valglbgl Well-known member Jun 26, 2015 54 0 6 Nov 10, 2016 #1 Is the S7 really waterproof? My daughter dropped hers in the pool. Got it out right away. Phone seems fine but should we still put it in rice?
Is the S7 really waterproof? My daughter dropped hers in the pool. Got it out right away. Phone seems fine but should we still put it in rice?
KupKrazy Well-known member Mar 2, 2011 1,482 132 63 Nov 10, 2016 #2 Yes, it is IP68 rated water resistant so assuming there was no damage to the phone, it should be fine and you should not need to put it in rice.
Yes, it is IP68 rated water resistant so assuming there was no damage to the phone, it should be fine and you should not need to put it in rice.
TwitchyPuppy Trusted Member Feb 18, 2015 851 3 18 Nov 10, 2016 #3 Water resistant, not waterproof! And putting it in rice is an urban legend
G Gary02468 Well-known member Jul 23, 2011 2,156 29 48 Nov 10, 2016 #4 Wrong forum. This one is about the Note 7, not the S7. (They're both IP68 though.)