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What do I do if my phone wont charge after water damage?

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What do I do if my phone wont charge after water damage?

Samsung devices will not charge if moisture is present in the charging port when it is plugged in. This is a preventative measure added to avoid corrosion, and you will still be able to charge with a wireless charger on supported devices. A popup message will display in the event a charger is plugged in while moisture is present in the charging port.

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How long should you wait to charge your phone after water damage?

Do not charge the phone until you are certain it's dry. Charging a device with liquid still inside it, or in the ports, can cause further damage. Apple suggests waiting at least five hours once a phone appears dry before charging it (or until the alert disappears).

Will a water damaged phone ever work again?

The water may spread, penetrate and damage more sensitive components while shaking it. Even with that, you still can't turn on or use your phone. You need to keep it somewhere and wait for a few days (usually 2 or 3) to let it dry out completely.

Can you charge a water damaged phone?

“Do not charge it. Do not plug it in to see if it works. If it's on, electricity will flow, it will touch the water that's inside and that's when your fry the (circuit) board,” he said. This is also true even if your phone is still working after it was dropped in water.