before there would be water damage?
I'm not referring to the unit being submerged. But out with it in the rain?
I'm not referring to the unit being submerged. But out with it in the rain?
Yup! My sister in law used to charge her phone in the bathroom when she would shower, and hers got steam damage from the shower and died, so must be somewhat typical.I had one die just from being exposed to the steam generated during a shower. I had left the phone on the vanity and that was enough to kill it. This was with an Alltel Hue (Samsung, maybe???) just last year. I don't know if that's typical, but that's my only experience with water damage.
I don't even want to know the answer to the question. I do everything I can to keep my handheld electronics as water- and moisture-free as possible. If it doesn't say "water-safe, water-resistant, or waterproof," I just keep it away from the H2O. If I get caught in the rain, I cover/pocket my phone as best as possible. I never use it out in the rain though - will only do that if I'm in a true emergency situation.
So who is going to be the first person that will set there EVO out in the rain just like the vids of people trying to scratch the screen? LOL
Whoa! Didn't even think of the Shower thing ... Mine usually sits right beside the shower when I take mine. I did that throughout the life of my iPhone (2 years) with no issues ....
This is now my standard reasoning as well. I bought a box of 100 quart-size ziploc bags and stashed those suckers everywhere I could think of.....briefcase, glove box, backpack, GF's house, desk at work, etc. If I get caught somewhere in the rain, the plan is to pop it in there until it passes. I should probably pick up some desiccant packets and pre-load all the bags with one.
Thanks for the responses. I always take care of my electronics - and other stuff. But, over night I foolishly left my EVO near an open screened window(less than a foot) and it rained. The table it was on wasn't drenched, but a little damp in spots. The EVO was dry, though. I took the cover off to look at the indicator and it appears slight pink with red stripes. It's my understanding that the indicator should be completely white. correct? Did I eff up?
Yeah but look inside the 1/8th jack. Is the water sensor black or white? Once those water sensors are tripped its all over if you have any problem & they are way too easy to trip
If your phone gets submerged leave it in a bag of rice (uncooked) for a few days...your phone won't be perfect but usable.
i wish i knew this when my first cell phone fell in the toilet smhLast week my EVO fell into a full cup of water and was submerged. I pulled it out quickly, pulled out the battery and put it in a bag of rice for 24hrs. When I turned it back on it was like nothing happened. I also noticed that the battery sensors on the phone and battery were not affected as well. I think the back plate did a good job keeping the insides dry long enough for me to get it out of the water. When it fell into the glass my heart almost stopped. But I am happy it still works.
i wish i knew this when my first cell phone fell in the toilet smh
I don't think I could ever put a phone that fell in the T-bowl up to my face ever again no matter if it worked or not. Just the thought brings out the Howie Hughes in me.
Whoa! Didn't even think of the Shower thing ... Mine usually sits right beside the shower when I take mine. I did that throughout the life of my iPhone (2 years) with no issues ....
1/8th jack? I just pulled the back cover off, and the water indicator at the bottom of the phone looks fine.
Plus, living in New Orleans and the amount of humidity and sweat while it's in my pocket is no worse than a shower.
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