Soaking your smartphone in rice is not such a good idea
He rice is one of the most recommended solutions for absorbing moisture from iPhone that fell into the water, but according to Apple, this habit should be abandoned as soon as possible because this is potentially dangerous. Confirmation document Internet An Apple official makes it clear that this DIY method should be strictly avoided, along with hair dryers or cotton wool.
Rice grains were always placed in salt shakers to prevent the salt from forming lumps: a popular cereal – an economical and practical method absorb moisture and was often used (without cooking, of course) even for technological devices that came into contact with liquids or directly fell into a puddle, pool, bathtub or any other body of water of any size.
However, the danger is that, as stated, there will be more harm than good. Manzana: “Don’t put your iPhone in a bag full of rice. If you do this, small particles may damage it.” In fact, microscopic fragments can enter through device ports or body cavities. Likewise, the company does not recommend using a hair dryer or even a compressor or vacuum cleaner to blow air or attempt to dry wet or damp parts. Apple doesn’t mention the microwave in hopes that users won’t go that far, but that’s not surprising.
Restarting your phone at least once a week improves memory performance and battery life.
What to do if your iPhone falls into water?
Although the latest models are certified to be submersion resistant, it is still advisable to remove moisture, and to do this, Apple suggests applying small strokes with the palm of your hand while holding smartphone vertically, with the entrance facing down, in much the same way as you get out of a swimming pool and want to remove water from your ears. Next, simply place the phone in a dry and ventilated place for half an hour and connect the charging cable: if a notification appears that the internal sensor has detected liquid, it is best to leave the iPhone for a few more hours (up to a whole day) to dry. Repeat the procedure until the notification stops appearing.. If it continues to appear or other problems arise, it is advisable to contact technical service.
Article originally published in WIRED Italia and adapted by Amira Saim.