Don't Put Your Wet Phone in Bag of Rice
2024-03-07
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1Anyone with a mobile phone has likely dropped it in water or been caught in a rainstorm.
2And many seem to think that putting a wet phone in a bag of uncooked rice will rescue it.
3However, Apple recently warned against doing just that.
4The technology company said it is a bad idea because small particles of rice can get into the phone and cause damage.
5So what should you do instead?
6If the phone is dropped in water, dry it with a clean cloth, even a shirt will do.
7Turn the phone off if you can.
8Remove its SIM card.
9Remove the phone's cover.
10Remove the battery, if possible.
11And let everything dry at room temperature, perhaps with a fan running.
12Since you cannot take an iPhone apart, Apple says to tap the phone against your hand with the connecting ports facing down so water can flow out.
13Samsung, the biggest maker of Android phones, suggests using a cotton swab to get water out of the ports.
14Apple, however, advises against putting one inside iPhone openings.
15If your phone is dropped in seawater, treated water, or a drink, Samsung advises to keep it in clean water for a few minutes.
16Doing that will remove any salt or substances that could hurt the phone.
17Both Apple and Samsung say to leave the phone out in an open area to dry.
18More importantly, do not use a hair dryer or put the phone in a freezer.
19Most newer phones are not waterproof but they are water-resistant.
20It means they can get wet for a short time.
21Apple says its newest phones can survive 30 minutes in up to 6 meters of water.
22Samsung's phones can last for the same amount of time in about 5 meters.
23But Google advises that all phones lose some water resistance over time.
24Another way to dry your phone is by using silica gel, a drying agent.
25Packs of silica gel are usually included with products including food and shoes to keep them dry.
26These packs can help dry your phone in a sealed container.
27The phone manufacturers say it is hard to know when phones are completely dry.
28But it will likely take a few days.
29Samsung says it is still a good idea to bring the phone in for service even if you can turn it back on again.
30I'm Dan Friedell.
1Anyone with a mobile phone has likely dropped it in water or been caught in a rainstorm. And many seem to think that putting a wet phone in a bag of uncooked rice will rescue it. 2However, Apple recently warned against doing just that. The technology company said it is a bad idea because small particles of rice can get into the phone and cause damage. 3So what should you do instead? 4If the phone is dropped in water, dry it with a clean cloth, even a shirt will do. Turn the phone off if you can. Remove its SIM card. Remove the phone's cover. Remove the battery, if possible. And let everything dry at room temperature, perhaps with a fan running. 5Since you cannot take an iPhone apart, Apple says to tap the phone against your hand with the connecting ports facing down so water can flow out. 6Samsung, the biggest maker of Android phones, suggests using a cotton swab to get water out of the ports. Apple, however, advises against putting one inside iPhone openings. 7If your phone is dropped in seawater, treated water, or a drink, Samsung advises to keep it in clean water for a few minutes. Doing that will remove any salt or substances that could hurt the phone. 8Both Apple and Samsung say to leave the phone out in an open area to dry. More importantly, do not use a hair dryer or put the phone in a freezer. 9Most newer phones are not waterproof but they are water-resistant. It means they can get wet for a short time. 10Apple says its newest phones can survive 30 minutes in up to 6 meters of water. Samsung's phones can last for the same amount of time in about 5 meters. But Google advises that all phones lose some water resistance over time. 11Another way to dry your phone is by using silica gel, a drying agent. Packs of silica gel are usually included with products including food and shoes to keep them dry. These packs can help dry your phone in a sealed container. 12The phone manufacturers say it is hard to know when phones are completely dry. But it will likely take a few days. Samsung says it is still a good idea to bring the phone in for service even if you can turn it back on again. 13I'm Dan Friedell. 14Dan Friedell adapted this story for Learning English based on a report by the Associated Press. 15________________________________________________ 16Words in This Story 17shirt -n. a piece of clothing worn above the waist 18tap -v. to hit something gently 19swab -n. a small stick with a piece of cotton or fabric at the tip, used for cleaning 20resistant -adj. able to prevent or withstand damage 21We want to hear from you. What have you done when your phone has gotten wet?