Water got into the phone speaker

Important! The methods described in the article for removing moisture from speakers do not guarantee full restoration of the functionality of the mobile device. If possible, you should contact the service center for professional assistance.

Water got into your phone speaker - what to do first?

If water or other liquid gets into the speaker, you can take the phone to a service center or use traditional methods to dry the speaker.

First of all, you need to remove the battery from the mobile device and do not put it back for at least a day. It is worth remembering that the elements inside the phone are killed not so much by moisture as by electricity, which oxidizes the parts inside. This leads to failure of the radio elements of the mobile phone.
Next, you need to try to remove moisture from inside the device. To do this, you can put your phone in a bowl of rice for a day, but you need to completely cover the mobile phone with cereal. Rice has the ability to draw out moisture. You can dry your mobile phone with a hairdryer, but here you need a slightly warm stream of air, and you need to act very carefully.
You can use special applications to remove liquid from phones. In this case, sounds are produced at high frequencies, which push the water out.

Of course, these methods do not always work, and the phone continues to work incorrectly. In this case, it is recommended to contact a service center and entrust the repair to specialists. It is worth considering that the sooner you contact us, the less the repair will cost. And in some cases, just preventing the elements of a mobile device is enough.

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1) Remove the battery.

First of all, you need to remove the battery - this way you can prevent a possible short circuit. Next, remove the SIM card from the phone. After this, you need to wipe the body of the device dry, and then by shaking the device, try to remove the water inside. This way a significant portion of the liquid will come out. However, the problem is that water may remain in the corners of the phone, and shaking will not help. To get rid of residual moisture, use more effective methods.

What you should absolutely not do

Some smartphone owners, after their mobile phone gets wet, begin to panic and do everything they have ever heard of, in the hope of drying out the device. So, there are things that you absolutely cannot do, as you can permanently damage your mobile phone.

Do not dry a wet smartphone with a hot hairdryer. In this case, the contacts may melt and the mobile phone will not work. For drying, you can only use a hair dryer with a cold stream of air, and you need to blow from a distance. Alternatively, you can use a bicycle pump or even an inflated balloon;
Don't shake your phone. In this case, you won’t remove a lot of water, but you can make the situation worse. It is better to carefully tilt the device to the side where there are holes so that the water flows out;
You should not put your mobile phone in salt to remove moisture. The grains will get inside the device, and it will be completely disabled. You cannot use small rice to remove moisture, since the grain may get stuck in the technological holes;
You cannot put a wet mobile phone in sugar, as water and sugar create a sticky syrup that will lead to damage to the gadget;
You should not try to disassemble a mobile phone yourself. Most likely, you do not have the skills and tools for such disassembly, so during the disassembly process there is a chance of further damaging your mobile phone.

In addition, you should not try to dry a mobile phone with the battery inserted. The battery must be removed immediately and the device must be dried without it for at least a day.

You should not try to revive your smartphone yourself if it is under warranty. In many cases, after self-repair, the seller disclaims warranty obligations.

Prohibited actions

There is something that will harm the smartphone even more and it is worth paying special attention to:

Do not insert a towel or cloth into the charging port;
Do not insert any other objects into the charging port, such as cotton swabs or pads;
do not press any keys or buttons;
do not shake or knock on the device;
do not point the fan or blow on it;
don't charge your phone. Even if there is a wireless charging mat;
Do not dry using an external heat source. Do not use a hair dryer.

What to do if your phone gets wet

Unfortunately, not every phone can be saved. Depends on how much water got into the speaker and the smartphone itself. Moreover, most phones do not have removable parts such as batteries, making the drying process more difficult.

But whatever the situation, it is worth following these steps:

Turn off your phone immediately. Conducting an electrical charge through any wet electrical circuit is bound to cause problems due to the known conductivity of water. But wetting in a disconnected circuit is not nearly as bad as in an active circuit. And just because an electrical device gets wet doesn't mean it's immediately destroyed.
In case of contact with salt water, beer or other liquids (except clean water), wipe the phone with a damp cloth or cloth. Yes, that means it will get wet again. But salt water is corrosive and will definitely damage the body and parts if it is not removed. Most smartphones these days should be able to handle a damp cloth. You just need to dry it immediately afterwards.
Remove removable parts. If possible, remove the SIM card and micro-SD card. And if your phone allows it, then get the battery. When doing this, it is important to be careful not to touch or shake the speaker, as liquid may move around inside it.
Wipe it with a soft towel. You can use a paper towel or cloth, but you need to make sure the cloth is gentle and lint-free. Make sure that water does not get into cracks, crevices or ports. You can also wipe the SIM card, micro-SD card, and battery.
Place the phone on a towel in a dry place. The most important thing at this stage is to leave it alone until it dries.
Wait until it dries to turn it back on. The standard time interval recommended in this situation is one or two days.
Assess the damage caused. If you're lucky, when the phone dries, it will work fine. Or it may continue to work, but with some strange new glitches. You'll want to keep an eye on it over the next few days to make sure it's performing well during key tasks like normal conversation and playing music. If problems are noticed, it may need to be repaired or replaced.

What to do if your waterproof phone falls into water

If the phone was purchased within the last two years, there is a good chance that it is waterproof. But that doesn't mean it can't get water damage. Water resistance is a condition that decreases with wear and is often not covered by warranty.

The following steps must be taken to prevent damage:

Perhaps turn off your smartphone. Some manufacturers do not recommend turning it off in this case. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S8 can be left on. But if there is any doubt, it is better to turn off the device.
If you decide to leave the phone on, you will need to do a number of other actions. Do not use accessories such as headphones. Do not charge. Even with a wireless charging mat.
If salt water gets in, rinse. Salt water is corrosive and will definitely damage your phone, whether it's waterproof or not. Other liquids can also cause problems. This is why it is important to rinse it as soon as possible. But it is important to remember: the smartphone is not designed to work with water under pressure. To avoid further damage, quickly and carefully rinse it in a sink or bucket.
If possible, contact the manufacturer. This step is important. Each manufacturer has its own advice in the situation of a “wet waterproof phone”. Different models have different levels of water resistance and connect differently. If you are unable to contact support, follow the steps below.
Wipe with a soft towel.
Place the phone on a towel in a place where there is air flow. You can use a fan if it is not too powerful and is not located close to the device. Samsung support advises tilting the waterproof Galaxy S8 model with the speaker facing down and shaking it lightly several times. But you can't do this with Google devices (and most other phones). There's no need to tap or shake your Pixel 2 if it's wet.
Wait for it to dry.
After complete drying, turn on the device and check its performance for several days.

How to dry the speaker on your phone correctly

It is best to dry a wet mobile phone in some substance that can draw out and absorb moisture. In any case, you need a deep container where you can pour the adsorbent and put your smartphone.

The easiest way is to put the gadget with the back cover and battery removed in rice; the device should be completely covered with cereal. The phone needs to be kept in the rice for a couple of days, turning it over every 12 hours. This method is quite effective, the main thing is to take large rice so that it does not get stuck in the holes of the smartphone.
Use silica gel cat litter. This is an ideal solution for drying a wet smartphone. The gadget with the back cover and battery removed is placed in the filler and covered with it. To prevent particles of the substance from getting inside the device, it is recommended to wrap the mobile phone in two layers of gauze.
You can also dry your device in silicone balls, which are found in shoe boxes and new bags. You need a lot of these balls, but in just two days they will effectively draw out the water.
You can put a wet smartphone on the windowsill, in the sun. In addition, you can put it in any warm place for a couple of days, but first you need to remove the battery.
You can use a vacuum cleaner for drying; it will help draw out excess moisture. For this purpose, it is better to use a vacuum cleaner with power control. Another option is to use a compressor.

In any case, the mobile device must be taken out every 6 hours and any moisture that has appeared must be wiped off with paper napkins; this must be done carefully, blotting the surface.

If the mobile phone gets very wet, the adsorbent will have to be replaced with a new one several times.

Stage 2: Drying the smartphone

Due to the fact that the phone speaker is a monolithic part and cannot be disassembled, drying must be carried out using special means. The main advantage of the methods described below is that there is no need to disassemble the smartphone.

There are several effective methods that will allow you to get rid of liquid that has got into the speaker of your smartphone:

Take a shallow vessel, place the phone completely in it and fill it with rice. It is necessary to use large varieties - this will eliminate the possibility of grains getting stuck in hard-to-reach connectors. Leave the device to sit for approximately 12 hours. The rice will absorb most of the moisture, which will prevent the speaker from breaking.

Instead of rice, you can use silicate balls, which are often supplied with new shoes. Due to its properties, this material quickly absorbs moisture, which reduces waiting time to 3-4 hours.

Place your smartphone in front of a fan or small cooler. It is important that the blown air is cold, otherwise there is a risk of completely breaking the device. Drying time depends on flow rate.

Note! If you managed to remove the battery from your smartphone, you can dry the speaker without the methods described above - just leave the device turned off for a long time.

What to do after drying

After drying the phone, insert the battery back and try to turn on the mobile device. They check how correctly the mobile phone works; to do this, you need to call someone and listen to how the speaker works. It doesn’t hurt to clarify with your interlocutor how he hears you.

You need to understand that a wet mobile phone can start to fail even after a while. But this does not always happen; it may well be that the mobile phone will serve faithfully for a long time.

If a mobile device has been lying in water for a long time, then, as a rule, it cannot be restored. In this case, it can be sold for spare parts, but the cost will be minimal.

If all else fails

If none of the above methods helped and the phone does not turn on or does not work correctly, then all that remains is to contact the service center. You should carefully choose a phone repair shop. It is better to listen to the recommendations of acquaintances and friends. As a last resort, you can read reviews on the Internet.

If the mobile phone was purchased relatively recently and is covered by a warranty, then you should not even try to repair anything yourself. In this case, you just need to take the phone to one of the addresses specified in the warranty card.

Using network services and mobile applications

If there is very little moisture that has entered the phone, you can use special programs. They will make your speaker operate at different frequencies. By reproducing different frequencies and vibrations of sound, the speakers will be cleared of water. And you will be able to use their restored functionality.

A popular representative of this genre is the popular English-language service fixmyspeakers.com. Go to it on your smartphone and click on the large button in the center. Loud sound from the speaker will help eliminate the problem.

Other services of this plan are “Speaker cleaner”, “SoundAbout”.

Use the Speaker Cleaner application and similar programs

How to save your phone from moisture

To prevent your smartphone from getting wet and damaged, you must follow these recommendations:

Do not use a mobile device while eating or drinking tea. In this case, there is a high chance of dropping your mobile phone into a bowl of soup or a mug of tea;
Do not use your smartphone in the bathroom. Even if you are not talking on the phone while sitting in the bathroom, it is still in a room with high humidity, which negatively affects electronic elements;
No need to make and receive calls during the rain. You can wait a couple of minutes until you go to the store or get home;
You should not carry your mobile device in your pockets in summer. At this time of year, the body sweats a lot, which can lead to your cell phone getting wet;
The mobile phone should be placed in a place where water cannot be accidentally spilled on it.

These seem to be all the rules for careful handling of a mobile device. You can also recommend using covers and protective glasses. They will not save you from getting very wet, but they will be able to retain a small amount of water.

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A few days ago I got caught in the rain, the phone was in the back pocket of my trousers, it didn’t get very wet, but it was damp. When I got home I put it in a warm place. It worked fine right away, but now it’s started to glitch, what’s the reason?

Most likely, the reasons lie in the oxidation of wires and microcircuits. The mobile phone should be taken to a service center where it will be cleaned. If you have the skills to disassemble mobile phones and have special tools, you can disassemble the device yourself and wipe all parts with medical alcohol.

I accidentally spilled sweet tea on my iPhone, what should I do?

I dropped my smartphone into a bathtub of water, but got it out instantly. I took out the battery and left it to dry in rice for two days, as recommended. After that I inserted the battery, but the phone does not turn on. What to do?

You will have to take your mobile phone in for repair. Most likely, the contacts and microcircuits have oxidized.

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Step 1: Reduce the risk of device failure

First of all, you should try to prevent serious damage to your smartphone. To do this, it is necessary to eliminate the possibility of contact of the liquid with other important elements.

Immediately turn off the phone and disconnect the charger if it was previously connected.
Shake the liquid from hard-to-reach places with sharp strokes and wipe the entire surface with a dry cloth or napkin.

Open the SIM card and memory card tray and put them in a separate place.