Rice, hair dryer and stove oven… are some of the things that were believed to be able to save your phone that has fallen in water. Even if you have dropped your phone in the water, there are great chances to “save” it, but all you need is patience. After taking it out of the water, do not under any circumstances put it in the filler, but also do not turn it on to check if it works!
Electricity and water left inside the phone can cause a short circuit, and cause more damage. Even if the phone works after falling into water, it is better to turn it off, as it will break later when water reaches the connector and sensor. We have often heard people talking about how it is good to put the phone in the rice to get the water out.
However, the truth is quite different, as the sugars and minerals in rice can get into small devices inside the phone and ruin it. It is true that it absorbs water, but not from inside the device. But, never try to remove the water with a hair dryer. This method will only push the water deeper into the device, and the heat can destroy the cables.
