There's nothing like that sinking feeling you get when your phone is sinking. Water can wreak havoc on a mobile phone, either from shorting out the electronics or from corrosion of the metal parts inside. If your mobile phone has taken a bath, you need to dry it out as soon as possible in a way that won't cause more damage. The secret to removing the moisture without damaging the phone is dried rice. Rice absorbs moisture from the air, which is what makes it puff up when steamed. It can also draw the moisture out of your phone.
Instructions
1. Open the battery compartment and remove the battery.
2. Rinse the phone using fresh water if it was submersed in salt water. As salt water dries, it can leave behind salt crystals that may damage your phone's components.
3. Shake out as much of the water as you can.
4. Wipe the phone and battery with a paper towel. Get as much water off as possible.
5. Fill a bowl halfway with dried rice. Then place the phone on top and pour dried rice over the top until the phone is completely covered. Leave the phone in the rice for up to 24 hours.
6. Stack a few sheets of paper towels one on top of the other, then lay the phone on top, buttons side down.
7. Check the paper towels for signs of water after an hour. If you see water stains on the paper towels, place the phone back in the rice bowl for another 24 hours. If you don't see any stains, flip the phone over and let it rest on the towels for another hour.
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