Red Light on Grill After Having Galaxy s5 Underwater

[petitchouxx]

So since they tout the new s5 as being waterproof, after doing extensive research I decided to try it out for myself today. The water was relatively cold, but nowhere near frigid (maybe 65/70°), and I didn't have it actually submerged for very long. However, now my screen kind of ... Crackles, I guess -- for lack of a better description -- whenever I turn the screen on, and there is a small red light on the speaker grill that doesn't go away even when my screen is off. Could this be caused by slight water damage? or something else entirely?

 

[belodion]

Unless the S5 is stated by the manufacturer to be waterproof, I must say I admire your spirit of daring by immersing such an expensive device. If there's a guarantee covering waterproofing you may consider claiming but if not, perhaps try silica gel or suchlike to absorb any water that may have got in.

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[SamsungGalaxySII]

Well considering S5 is water"resistant" NOT water"proof" so my guess is the phone is water damaged...

Try turning off your phone and remove the battery. And put the phone in a bag of rice for few days.

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[xJokersAngelx]

The S5 is water resistant not water proof.