Smartphone Tips: Should we keep our phones in rice after they get wet? Know the correct answer..

During the rainy season, we have to keep our gadgets with great safety. If water accidentally enters devices like phones, laptops, and earbuds, then we start getting tense. Although the phones and laptops that are coming now are water resistant, some phones and laptops are still not IP rated. If water accidentally enters these devices, then the first thing that comes to mind is a home remedy. You rush and put your devices in a box of rice and think that if it absorbs the water, it will be fine. Is this true? Let's know the right answer to this.

Why do we keep phones in rice?

There is a simple science behind this myth: rice absorbs moisture. People think that this quality of rice will also absorb the water inside the phone. Due to this incomplete information, this method became so popular. But this is just one side of the coin. The real story is something else.

Why is it dangerous to keep the phone in rice?
This method does more harm than good. Even a big company like Apple itself strictly instructs its users not to do this. Understand the reasons behind this:

Starch and dust particles: Rice contains starch and small dust particles. When you put the phone in rice, these particles enter the phone's charging port, headphone jack, and speaker grill and block them. This is more damage than water.

Internal parts do not dry: Rice can only absorb moisture from the outer surface of the phone. It does not reach the real and delicate parts of the phone, such as the motherboard. Whereas water does the most damage there.

Corrosion process is fast: As long as your phone remains in the box of rice, the water present inside slowly starts corroding the parts of the motherboard. Rice is unable to stop this process.

False satisfaction is obtained: When you take out the phone after a few hours and it turns on, you feel that everything is fine. But the rust and dust inside shows its effect after a few days or weeks and the phone suddenly stops working.

If your phone gets wet, don't panic. Instead of rice, use these safe methods:

Switch off immediately: This is the first and most important step. This eliminates the risk of short circuit.

Remove everything: Remove the phone's cover, SIM card, and memory card immediately.

Dry it in the air: Place the phone in a dry place under a fan, so that the air dries up its external moisture. Remember, do not use a hair dryer at all.

Use silica gel: The small silica gel packets found in new shoes or bags are experts in absorbing moisture. Keep the phone in an airtight box with these packets for 24-48 hours. This is a million times better and safer option than rice.

These mistakes can prove costly.

Do not try to turn on the phone.

Do not put it on charge at all.

Do not press any button repeatedly.

Do not shake the phone vigorously; this can spread water further inside.
Never use a hair dryer or microwave to heat it.
If the phone does not turn on even after these methods, then take it to a professional repair shop without delay. Remember, only the right information can save you thousands of rupees.

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