Phone wet and won’t turn on? Here’s what to do with water damage (hint: putting it in rice won’t work) – The Guardian

SmartphonesWhile many smartphones are advertised as water resistant, this doesnt mean theyre immune from water damage
Ritesh Chugh for the Conversation
Tue 13 Apr 2021 21.08 EDT
If youve ever gotten your phone wet in the rain, dropped it in water or spilt liquid over it, youre not alone. One study suggests 25% of smartphone users have damaged their smartphone with water or some other kind of liquid.
Liquid penetrating a smartphone can affect the device in several ways. It could lead to:

• blurry photos,…

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