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Friends, falling of your expensive smartphone in water is a big problem, which can happen to anyone, when the phone falls in water, many people keep it in a box filled with rice, it is believed that this will absorb the moisture and the device will be saved. This trick has been touted for years, but now experts say it is actually a misconception. Let us know what to do if this happens-

Small particles of rice can enter the charging port, speaker or other places of the phone and damage the internal parts.

Avoid these common mistakes

When the phone falls into water, people often panic and try ways to dry it quickly which are not safe.

Don’t use these things:

• Rice to absorb moisture

• Cotton swab inside the charging port

• Hair dryer or hot air

• Shaking the phone too much

These methods can push moisture deeper in or damage delicate parts of the phone.

What to do if your phone gets wet

• Turn off the phone immediately

• Wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth

• Remove the cover, SIM card and memory card

• Position the charging port downwards so that water can drain out

• Leave the phone in a dry and safe place until it dries completely

Can an alcohol solution help?

Experts say that a solution of 90% isopropyl alcohol can help in removing moisture and reducing the risk of rusting inside the phone.

If the battery is removable, carefully take it out and use a soft toothbrush with an alcohol solution to clean any damaged areas, such as the motherboard and connectors.

Taking early action and avoiding harmful drying methods greatly increases your chances of protecting your phone from permanent water damage.