⚡ Quick Answer
Switch the phone OFF at once, do NOT charge it, remove the case and SIM tray, pat it dry, and bring it to a repair shop as fast as possible. Skip the rice — professional ultrasonic cleaning saves far more phones.
The 5 steps to take right now
- 1.Power OFF immediately — electricity + water = short circuits that kill the board.
- 2.Do NOT charge it — charging a wet phone is the fastest way to destroy it.
- 3.Remove case, SIM tray and accessories — let water escape.
- 4.Pat dry gently — don’t shake it; shaking spreads water inside.
- 5.Get to a repair shop fast — corrosion starts within hours. Every hour counts.
Why rice doesn’t work
Rice absorbs surface moisture very slowly while corrosion eats your motherboard underneath. By the time rice ‘dries’ the phone (24–48 hours), the damage is often permanent. Professional ultrasonic cleaning removes corrosion at the component level.
Can a water-damaged phone be saved?
Often, yes — if treated quickly. Success depends on how long the water sat inside and whether the phone was powered on while wet. A free professional assessment will tell you honestly whether repair is worth it.
Will my photos and data survive?
Data recovery is the priority in every water-damage case we handle. Back up regularly — but if it’s too late for that, bring the phone in and we’ll try everything.