Waterproof really?

valglbgl

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My daughter dropped her S7 into a pool it seems fine but she turned it off and is freaking. Should she put it in rice? It was in its otter box.
 

Toto39

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It is water resistant, but depending on the chlorine content of the pool and depth it may still be at risk. I would at least clean the phone to make sure no residue from its drop is in the ports or around the speaker or mic openings.
 

monicakm

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I'd open it and dry it as good as I could and then (leaving it open) put it in front of a fan for 24 hours. I've dropped my S7 in the tub twice and it's survived with no ill side effects.
 

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The first thing I did when I got my phone was test the water resistance. I've dunked my phone many times and have even used it in the shower with it surviving 100%. Just make sure all ports are dry and you should be ok
 

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I've done the same with my 3 Sonys and my S7 as soon as I got home from the store....never a problem. I do put the vacuum on low and suck out any residual water from the speaker grill and usb port.

If my S7 did fall into a chlorine pool or salt water, I would definately rinse it under the tap in fresh water and use the vacuum. In fact I wash mine with a tiny tiny bit of dish soap and good rinse if it gets dirty....had to get mustard off it once.
 

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