Ian Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 My wife, god bless her, managed to leave her new phone (Samsung Galaxy) lying in a pool of water in the kitchen. I dried it carefully by hand then left it overnight in a bag of oven-dried rice.Everything works, except as a phone. If I call it, it rings perfectly (it didn't before) but if you answer it, all you can hear is static/white noise. So, not much use as a phone....What are my options? Junk it? Send it to Samsung for repair? Claim for a new one against my house insurance?Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alittlebitfrench Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 There is a good mobile phone repair shop near Tours I could recommend. Or would that be to far away ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpyaudeman Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Sounds like its still wet a bit like my model speed boat's so called waterproof electronic brushless controller when it goes sub surface Stick it in the sun for a few days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chancer Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Everything works, except as a phone. Just about sums up my view of my new soi disant "smart"phone [:(] Never made nor recieved a call or a texto on:with it in 3 months, my proper mobile phone still warrants its monopoly for that [:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 [quote user="Chancer"]Everything works, except as a phone. Just about sums up my view of my new soi disant "smart"phone [:(] Never made nor recieved a call or a texto on:with it in 3 months, my proper mobile phone still warrants its monopoly for that [:P][/quote]Not if you chuck it in water it won't [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 There is hope!After another few hours in the rice, I could almost make a successful - MUCH less static/white noise.So, I've re-dried the rice, and buried the phone again, this time overnight.Fingers crossed(Chancer, I only started with smartphones, because my son insisted on giving me his old one. Now, I find them essential sometimes. Patience, it'll grow on you)Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 Basmati or long grain, maybe arborio? very good with liquids [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 May be borked beyond any home remedies.https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s7-not-quite-waterproof-torture-tests-reveal/Ironically manufacturers seem promote waterproofing and immersibility (is that a word ?) as a top feature however research amongst customers doesn't place it in the top 10 of desirable or must have features.I suppose that's what happens when a technology matures and killer features are hard to come by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 23, 2017 Author Share Posted November 23, 2017 Theiere, arborio of course!(All that was to hand, being honest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 23, 2017 Share Posted November 23, 2017 [quote user="AnOther"]May be borked beyond any home remedies.https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-s7-not-quite-waterproof-torture-tests-reveal/Ironically manufacturers seem promote waterproofing and immersibility (is that a word ?) as a top feature however research amongst customers doesn't place it in the top 10 of desirable or must have features.I suppose that's what happens when a technology matures and killer features are hard to come by.[/quote]People do not always know whats best for them but I bet the insurers breath a sigh of relief as liquid damage isn't always covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 Bingo, oh ye of little faithDespite all you doomsayers, the rice treatment worked. (Probably because it was arborio.) SWMBO's phone is now working, as well as it did before.Maybe I should wrap it now in a plastic bag?Cheers, all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 You might do better re-educating SWMBO !I mean who puts a phone face down in the first place never mind in a puddle [+o(]Or maybe buy her a Christmas present - https://www.armor-x.com/mx-s7e-bk-armor-x-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-ip68-2-meter-waterproof-case-with-carabiner.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolybanana Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Maybe a short cord so it hangs round the neck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 To be fair to the dear lady, she was actually in hospital at the time, not feeling her best, and the water was a spill on her bedside table. (I only said kitchen to make things simple).And hanging from a cord round her neck is not an option - if she won't do that for her glasses, she'll NEVER do it for her phone. Maybe one of the rugged-ised, SAS-type phones is the answer after all. Mind, she'd probably see it as a challenge...On second thoughts, no.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted November 24, 2017 Share Posted November 24, 2017 Who's the Daddy!https://youtu.be/avOy0dotHnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 If it's not faked, those are impressive tests. A different matter, though, if it fell into my wife's hands.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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