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[Q] Samsung Captivate out of washing machine

Hi Guys,
My Samsung Captivate got washed in washing machine and then in dryer for 1 hr. I turned it on and luckily, everything seems working except wi-fi and bluetooth are not turning on. It says "unable to start wi-fi".
Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks a lot in advance!

That's pretty crazy... Extremely surprised it works at all. Pull the battery and open it up as much as you can and sit it in a bowl of rice for a couple days in hopes that the rice will absorb any moisture that might still be inside.

You probably should have waited awhile before turning the phone on. Take the advise of the guy above and try to continue to dry the phone out. It's going to take a few days, but it's your only real option at this point.
Also consider you might have did some damage already by turning the phone on with it still being wet...

You would have been fine with just the washing machine, but the dryer most definitely caused heat damage - which in my opinion is worse than getting the phone wet.

[Q] Broken Cappy (Water Damage?)

Hello XDA, I'm hoping you guys can save my Cappy.
I had a rather big Saturday night of which I have no memory, and upon regaining consciousness Sunday morning my phone wouldn't turn on. I though no worries, its probably just flat, so I plugged it in and went back to sleep, when I tried to turn it on after waking, I got the Download screen, but it was red. I immediately took out the power and pulled the battery, and fearing water damage, placed it in a bag of rice, where it has remained since then.
TL;DR
1. I think my Cappy got wet, its in rice, is there anything else I can do.
2. If its not water damage, any other ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Not really.. if you've damaged your hardware, then you've damaged your hardware.. not much anyone can do about that.
You can try leaving it with one of those moisture absorbing silicon packets you occasionally find in new shoes or electronics, if you have any laying around.

I dropped my Cappy in a sink full of water and saved it by leaving it in a container full of rice for about 24 hours. Worked great. However, if the phone was exposed to water and it wasn't completely dry when you plugged it in to charge, you may be S.O.L. The last thing you want to do is run an electric current through wet circuitry. At this point you've done all you can. You just have to wait and see what happens.

[Q] Water damage

My bionic fell into water. i did the bowl of rice thing and now when i plug it in the notification light at the top comes on but when i press the power button i wont turn on. Any ideas on a fix for this or am I screwed?

Depending on the type of water (and really in general) the bowl of rice is a horrible, horrible idea. How long has it been? If it's been more than a day or so there's a pretty decent chance that you're hosed. Otherwise, you need to get some 91% isopropyl, take apart the phone, and put your motherboard in there. You need to "swish" the phone around in it to try and break up and corrosion. Do this for several minutes (might wanna wear rubber gloves), then carefully shake all of the alcohol out of the phone. Let it dry on it's own. Take a brush and clean any contacts you can see (on the phone and cables) and any exposed ICs and what not, using the same alcohol. Put it back together and see what happens.

[Q] Water damage. Droplets inside camera lens and flahs

Hi, I have owned a ZR for about 8 months now, Today I took it in the pool for the first time (after checking the flaps and back cover) for 5 minutes (not continously). It worked fine after I took it out of pool (cleaned it with fresh water after getting out of pool as well). However, after 3 hours the phone didnt turn on. I removed the back cover and there were water droplets inside (all three LDIs had turned red). After closer inspection, I also noticed that there were droplets inside the camera lens and flash
- I dont have access to rice right now (will have it in 12 hours)
- I have put my phone (battery, SIM removed; all flaps opened) under a light to 'dry'
What are the chances of the phone being able to recover? What should be my next steps ( After drowning it in a bowl of rice of course)

hassazia20 said:
Hi, I have owned a ZR for about 8 months now, Today I took it in the pool for the first time (after checking the flaps and back cover) for 5 minutes (not continously). It worked fine after I took it out of pool (cleaned it with fresh water after getting out of pool as well). However, after 3 hours the phone didnt turn on. I removed the back cover and there were water droplets inside (all three LDIs had turned red). After closer inspection, I also noticed that there were droplets inside the camera lens and flash
- I dont have access to rice right now (will have it in 12 hours)
- I have put my phone (battery, SIM removed; all flaps opened) under a light to 'dry'
What are the chances of the phone being able to recover? What should be my next steps ( After drowning it in a bowl of rice of course)
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Go and..buy rice from the closest shop..this is the MAINLY saving thing that can help you in the case.

effective said:
Go and..buy rice from the closest shop..this is the MAINLY saving thing that can help you in the case.
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It has been submerged in a bowl of rice for about 12 hours. How long should I give it before trying to turn it on again? What could be any signs that it is not fully dried yet...?

hassazia20 said:
It has been submerged in a bowl of rice for about 12 hours. How long should I give it before trying to turn it on again? What could be any signs that it is not fully dried yet...?
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You need to keep the phone 3 days there.I hope its not too late.Than take it out,put the battery and try.

OMG You saved me from thinking that the flaps are the only reason for water leakage in the phone

If you want something more effective than rice order some calcium chloride flakes (you can get it on ebay). It's the same principle as rice but is far better at absorbing moisture.

Currently have the same issue, I contacted Sony and they told me to go the the nearest service center. Mine started when I accidentally dropped my phone around 4ft high

this same thing happened to me, droplets on the front cam and back, even the sensors has droplets, but to my suprise my phone runs perfectly. i dont know what happened. took it for a swim, after an hour droplets showed. i just opened the flaps and in minutes the droplets was dry.

matalinaw said:
this same thing happened to me, droplets on the front cam and back, even the sensors has droplets, but to my suprise my phone runs perfectly. i dont know what happened. took it for a swim, after an hour droplets showed. i just opened the flaps and in minutes the droplets was dry.
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Moisture :highfive:

My Note 5's screen stopped working after water damage , can hear sounds , any help ?

Just a few hours ago while riding bike Suddenly rain started and My note 5 in a pocked soaked little bit, when I stopped I cleaned it with cloth it was working fine till half hour but when I came home the screen flickered and went Black. Notification LED and sounds are still working, I tried to shut down the phone by pressing and holding power button but it couldn't for some time, it restarted twice in between that, I can tell by sounds but I think it's off for now. I have kept the phone in a rice bowl . Is is possible to my phone and phones screen work properly ? is there any other way ? I saw in one video that we can put it in isopropyl alcohol 99% for half hour but I am unable to get it . Please suggest me if there is any solution ?

nvrmndryo said:
Just a few hours ago while riding bike Suddenly rain started and My note 5 in a pocked soaked little bit, when I stopped I cleaned it with cloth it was working fine till half hour but when I came home the screen flickered and went Black. Notification LED and sounds are still working, I tried to shut down the phone by pressing and holding power button but it couldn't for some time, it restarted twice in between that, I can tell by sounds but I think it's off for now. I have kept the phone in a rice bowl . Is is possible to my phone and phones screen work properly ? is there any other way ? I saw in one video that we can put it in isopropyl alcohol 99% for half hour but I am unable to get it . Please suggest me if there is any solution ?
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1)Power Off Your Device And Use Hair Dryer To Dry Off Possible Water Gathered at sides of Edges And Display Corners
(Dont Hold Hair Dryer Much Closer To Device As It Will Probably Damage Internal Circuits, Just Hold It At About Secure Distance From Device)
2)You Can Also Try To Put Your Device Below lightening Electricity Bulb To Dry Off Water
(Especially Orthodox Bulbs Which Lights Yellowish In Colour Which Produces Much Heat After Lightened For Long Duration, Here also Hold/Keep Your Device at secure distance to avoid internal damage to device)
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Be sure to keep your device turned off and don't try to charge it more as it will cause internal circuits damage due to water reactions with electricity

Mr.360° said:
1)Power Off Your Device And Use Hair Dryer To Dry Off Possible Water Gathered at sides of Edges And Display Corners
(Dont Hold Hair Dryer Much Closer To Device As It Will Probably Damage Internal Circuits, Just Hold It At About Secure Distance From Device)
2)You Can Also Try To Put Your Device Below lightening Electricity Bulb To Dry Off Water
(Especially Orthodox Bulbs Which Lights Yellowish In Colour Which Produces Much Heat After Lightened For Long Duration, Here also Hold/Keep Your Device at secure distance to avoid internal damage to device)
Note :-
Be sure to keep your device turned off and don't try to charge it more as it will cause internal circuits damage due to water reactions with electricity
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I've kept it in sealed rice bowl for now , I'll keep it for atleast 12 hrs .fingers crossed !!

after keeping phone in rice for 12 hours , phone's display is not coming up but its working i can hear sounds, click pics by double pressing home and via volume buttons. what can i do for display?

nvrmndryo said:
after keeping phone in rice for 12 hours , phone's display is not coming up but its working i can hear sounds, click pics by double pressing home and via volume buttons. what can i do for display?
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Unfortunately you got water into the charging port and it caused a short circuit breaking the screen/LCD.. You're pretty much going to have to replace the entire screen/LCD.. Right now your best bet is to put it back in the rice for at least 2 days and put it in the plastic baggys that you can buy so it sucks the moisture out of the device.. Seems to me like your screen is done for though..

MrMike2182 said:
Unfortunately you got water into the charging port and it caused a short circuit breaking the screen/LCD.. You're pretty much going to have to replace the entire screen/LCD.. Right now your best bet is to put it back in the rice for at least 2 days and put it in the plastic baggys that you can buy so it sucks the moisture out of the device.. Seems to me like your screen is done for though..
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my device started successfully- screen, touch was working but it was flickering a bit in the top side, I immediately power offed device and put it in rice. so I am positive it will work, i have ordered isopropyl alcohol 99.9%, I am goin to put phone for half and hour and then put again in rice for 2 days , what you suggest ? isopropyl alcohol won't damage right? ive seen video on youtube thats why I am thinking about it .
I saw in this video what you think should i do it ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqolv4Ofsrc&t=609s

nvrmndryo said:
my device started successfully- screen, touch was working but it was flickering a bit in the top side, I immediately power offed device and put it in rice. so I am positive it will work, i have ordered isopropyl alcohol 99.9%, I am goin to put phone for half and hour and then put again in rice for 2 days , what you suggest ? isopropyl alcohol won't damage right? ive seen video on youtube thats why I am thinking about it .
I saw in this video what you think should i do it ?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqolv4Ofsrc&t=609s
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No like I said leave it alone I've done many of these repairs and if you keep powering it on before the water is fully sucked out by the rice you run the chance of poping a capacitor and then it will not be able to even charge and about the alcohol I don't recommend that unless you can find 99% rubbing alcohol because if you buy 50% rubbing alcohol you are going to be adding 50% water in again with the other 50% alcohol.. 99% means 99% alcohol and dry super quickly but there's still that 1% percent water in there! The bag in the rice trick can do the trick if you didn't short circuit nothing on the motherboard but once you short circuit the board it's not easy to fix at that point without proper tools.. Leave the bag of rice like in the sun for a little while too like inside of a car because that will help evaporate the water and the rice will suck it in..

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No like I said leave it alone I've done many of these repairs and if you keep powering it on before the water is fully sucked out by the rice you run the chance of poping a capacitor and then it will not be able to even charge and about the alcohol I don't recommend that unless you can find 99% rubbing alcohol because if you buy 50% rubbing alcohol you are going to be adding 50% water in again with the other 50% alcohol.. 99% means 99% alcohol and dry super quickly but there's still that 1% percent water in there! The bag in the rice trick can do the trick if you didn't short circuit nothing on the motherboard but once you short circuit the board it's not easy to fix at that point without proper tools.. Leave the bag of rice like in the sun for a little while too like inside of a car because that will help evaporate the water and the rice will suck it in..
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new update - took phone out of the rice again , it booted up well and worked without any issue for a while but again screen went to black . after few attempts , phone started working normally , but this time I powerd off device and kept in rice again. when display was on it didnt flickr , touch was working good.so when its on everything is working perfect but display getting back to black in sometime. what u think , there is still water ? isopropyn alcohol i got is 99% pure , but I am afraid of doing it as my display is working atleast for sometime ,so I dont want to risk anything . my bet is on Rice , and its raining heavyly here , so no sunheat . I thought of drying it by hair dryer but its hot air dryer .
*how long should I keep it in a rice ?its already 36 hours.

Phone is working fine now.Thanks for replies. Rice did the work.