I got my phones back fixed. will it still be able to handle water ?

[Samuel Kennedy]

I need the phone sealed tight!

hey so I am still giving up. I have fixed phone. the back plate was replaced and the seal was broken. is there anything I can do to get this thing sealed tight again ? I don't need anyone to tell me about what I do with the phone. I bought my phone for a few reasons but the main one was the water resistance. I wanna be able to take it on water rides and in the wave pool. I know it can do it. I have tried it before. I just need to know if I have any options on getting this thing sealed again. I don't have insurance I don't have a Warranty now that the phone has been fixed by 3rd party

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[Samuel Kennedy]

There has not been, and never will be, a Samsung commercial calling the phone waterproof. If you think there is, find it and prove it.

dude. are you like physically blind?? samsung has commercials with little Wayne pouring liquid on the phone.... do you get that ??? I mean are you getting it ?? go on youtube and type ******* in. Samsung this phone water test. bam ! right there in front of you. right there! it's been done.

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[Samuel Kennedy]

I've had my S7E for two weeks, and the one of the selling points to me was the water resistance feature. this does not mean I'm going to take/make phone calls while I'm in the shower. this does not mean I'm going to pretend to be lil wayne and pour ANYTHING on my phone on purpose. this feature is for those accidental drops into a kitchen sink of dish water, or getting caught out in a serious rain shower. even though there are a metric TON of youtube videos out there showing phones in water for hours, WHY would anyone want to take a chance on the slight chance of ruining your device? I work two jobs, am not made of money, and won't be doing my best lil wayne impression with this device, EVER.

oh whoops I accidentally dropped my phone in exactly five feet of water for exactly 30 min?? I mean that's the selling point. get it???

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[Samuel Kennedy]

you all are so so so skeptical.

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[Almeuit]

dude. are you like physically blind?? samsung has commercials with little Wayne pouring liquid on the phone.... do you get that ??? I mean are you getting it ?? go on youtube and type ******* in. Samsung this phone water test. bam ! right there in front of you. right there! it's been done.

posted from my galaxy s7edge

The fine print at the bottom says otherwise though. As I said previously.. Commercials on TV exaggerate all the time. The bottom fine print tells the true story.

 

[jazz70]

you all are so so so skeptical.

posted from my galaxy s7edge

wow are we going to start this whole process again about why we are skeptical about using the s7e under water

After your first thread and now this thread I have no idea what other answers you are looking for because the subject has been discussed pretty thoroughly imho

 

[dryja123]

you all are so so so skeptical.

posted from my galaxy s7edge

Adults tend to be skeptical.

 

[Iva_LadyDiCaprio98]

Just face the fact that there is no way to regain water resistance after the phone has been opened. I work with phones for a living so I know. You're getting mad at everyone telling you the truth but since you feel you know best because you are fooled by what the commercials are telling you, then by all means, go ahead put your phone in water just like they do in the commercials and see how long your phone is going to last. Good luck you and your very expensive phone.

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[dryja123]

The only way to achieve the factory ip68 rating is to have an OEM replacement glass installed using a vacuum or a press. Just like replacing a watch battery on some higher end, non automatic, watches.

Unfortunately 3rd party repair shops lack the tools to perform the repair.

With that being said, the only way for you to restore your phone to its factory condition is to bite the bullet and send it back to Samsung and pay for the repair in full.

 

[LeoRex]

Quick mod note... please keep the discussion civil.

 

[Samuel Kennedy]

Quick mod note... please keep the discussion civil.

No no don't worry I just needed the actual answer from an actual person that has some friendly advice to share with me?? I don't need someone saying no it doesn't work when yes it does work

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[love4speechless]

I have a GoPro and no this case is not the same thing, why risk an expensive phone. Water pressure is not just about depth.
There are many cheaper alternatives to GoPro for underwater photography. I let the kids use a cheaper Kodak underwater camera I have and they love it.
Why not use the right tool for the job, the S7E is great alround camera but it's no replacement for my DSLR, or even my bridge camera.

Bridge camera?

 

[love4speechless]

While not very appropriate in this day and age of protecting the stupid from themselves. I can't help but to love these commercials! Mad props Samsung for making me smile ...
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Wtf

 

[Alanhd]

Bridge camera?

Looks like a small DSLR. has a superzoom (x70) retractable lens, allows manual control to a point.

I generally use both together, it saves having to swap out lenses on my DSLR..

 

[jazz70]

No no don't worry I just needed the actual answer from an actual person that has some friendly advice to share with me?? I don't need someone saying no it doesn't work when yes it does work

posted from my galaxy s7edge

maybe take your own advice and be a little more friendly yourself and not challenge and attack every post you don't agree with would probably be a good place to start imho

Like dryja123 suggested I would deal directly with Samsung Repair to see if they can return your phone back to IP68

 

[dpham00]

Re: I need the phone sealed tight!

hey so I am still giving up. I have fixed phone. the back plate was replaced and the seal was broken. is there anything I can do to get this thing sealed tight again ? I don't need anyone to tell me about what I do with the phone. I bought my phone for a few reasons but the main one was the water resistance. I wanna be able to take it on water rides and in the wave pool. I know it can do it. I have tried it before. I just need to know if I have any options on getting this thing sealed again. I don't have insurance I don't have a Warranty now that the phone has been fixed by 3rd party

posted from my galaxy s7edge

If you can't find a repair shop to do it, Just send it back to Samsung for repair.

 

[Almeuit]

Re: I need the phone sealed tight!

If you can't find a repair shop to do it, Just send it back to Samsung for repair.

This. That is really the only answer if you want a 100% full proof way of ensuring it's water sealed.

 

[flintlock]

The best solution is to treat it with flex seal. A couple sprays should do the trick, guaranteed. I think if you act now you can get their bogo offer.

 

[Samuel Kennedy]

If you can't find a repair shop to do it, Just send it back to Samsung for repair.

They won't touch it because the warranty has been voided but they don't know the warranty was voided. So if I send it back they'll be able to detect that it was fixed by third-party but thanks for your nice comments

The best solution is to treat it with flex seal. A couple sprays should do the trick, guaranteed. I think if you act now you can get their bogo offer.

What is Flex Seal and how does it apply

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[Almeuit]

Re: I need the phone sealed tight!

They won't touch it because the warranty has been voided but they don't know the warranty was voided. So if I send it back they'll be able to detect that it was fixed by third-party but thanks for your nice comments

posted from my galaxy s7edge

Yes they will be able to tell. Especially since you want the phone to actually be resealed.