Time to protect Apple's iPhone from water damage. Here’s how
Many people nowadays own an iPhone, but it is also important to handle it well as sometimes things go out of control. You might face a situation where your iPhone falls in water. You don't have to worry because we will tell you how to protect the ...
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Do you want to know how to protect your iPhone from water damage? Well, let's get to know about it. While iPhone 12 and 13 have good water resistance capabilities, there are still chances of damaging your phone from water. The iPhone is equipped with an IP68 water damage resistance certificate, and it can withstand occasional water spillage and drizzle. However, these are electronic devices at the end of the day, and water can seriously damage them.
The Rice Bag Remedy
Once water gets into your phone or iPhone, there is very little you can do to save it. You can take it to the nearest service center, but that might cost you a lot of money. You can turn to other remedies as well. One such remedy is keeping your phone or iPhone in a bag of rice overnight and let the rice absorb all the moisture from inside your phone. While this remedy may or may not work, we have several good remedies.
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You might find it strange or disgusting that the place where your cat poos or pees can save your drowning phone, but it's true. The cat litter box has silica gel, baking soda, corncobs, sawdust and clay. It contains excellent absorbing capabilities and removes all the smell along with the pee.
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The Cat Litter Remedy
It is the place where you can save your iPhone. The litter box will absorb all the water and moisture inside your phone and save it from serious damage. However, you must note a few facts. If the phone had been underwater for a long time, it would have been damaged. The cat litter won't do any good in such a situation. Another thing worth noting is that the cat litter should be fresh. Only fresh cat litter will work.
Another deciding factor is the depth and water pressure if your phone has been damaged to a level where the cat litter is ineffective, it would be best to take it to the nearest service center.
FAQs
Q1. What is the rice bag remedy? A1. The rice bag remedy is a technique in which you keep your phone inside a bag of rice overnight, and the rice absorbs all the water and moisture inside your phone.
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Q2. What is the cat litter remedy? A2. The cat litter box has silica gel, baking soda, corncobs, sawdust and clay. It contains excellent absorbing capabilities and removes all the water and moisture inside your phone.