Dropped Your Phone in Water? A Step-by-Step Guide

Water damage is one of the most common accidents for smartphone owners. If you've just dropped your phone in water, don't panic! Acting quickly and correctly is crucial to saving your device.

Immediate Steps to Take

1. Remove it from the water immediately. Every second counts.
2. Turn it off. Do not try to use it or check if it's working. This can cause a short circuit.
3. Remove cases and accessories. Take off any protective cases. If possible, remove the battery, SIM card, and SD card.

What NOT to Do

Do not try to charge it, and definitely avoid the hair dryer! Excessive heat can damage internal components further. Also, you might be wondering about rice. For a detailed breakdown, check out our post: Does Rice Actually Fix Water Damage?.

Check the Liquid Damage Indicator

Unsure if water reached the internals? You can learn how the Liquid Damage Indicator works on your iPhone.

Professional Help

If you've followed the steps and your phone still isn't working, it might be time for professional intervention. Visit our Water Damage Repair Services page to see how we can help restore your device.

Get it to us in Patna within 24 hours

If you are in Patna, the single best move after powering the phone off is to bring it to our Boring Road counter the same day — within 24 hours at the latest. Corrosion from rain and floodwater starts within hours, so the sooner the board is cleaned, the better the odds of recovery. Water damage diagnosis and ultrasonic board cleaning start at Rs 1,999 on our water damage repair service. For a monsoon-specific first-aid guide, see water damage phone repair in Patna, and for prices on other repairs, the mobile repair price in Patna list.