FYI about putting your phone in water...

EVOme

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• Apr 12, 2014

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I decided to test my phone in a sink of water tonight. It is still on and working fine. Typing this on it. However, the speaker is now jacked. It's cracky sounding and very low volume when turned all the way up. Really freaking sucks. ..taking in for exchange in the morning.

I wondered what woukd happen with headphone jack and speaker...now you know.

 

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brazcub

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #2

That's probably because there's water in the speaker, but doesn't mean it's damaged. Have you tried waiting until it's dry?

 

EVOme

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• Apr 12, 2014

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I'll give it to the morning and see how it sounds. ..i just did it an hour ago.

 

Guadalupeohara

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #4

I think it needed water proof jacket... Anyone have it ?

 

Lodaserves

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #5

Even it is a water resistant ill rather avoid it on water.

 

EVOme

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #6

Well I woke up this morning and the speaker was fine. Guess it just needs time to dry.

 

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jagrave

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #7

EVOme said:

I'll give it to the morning and see how it sounds. ..i just did it an hour ago.

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That's good to hear.

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Elite49

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #8

Yeah, glad reply one answered that so other new people know not to bother with returns.

 

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yooeee

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #9

EVOme said:

I decided to test my phone in a sink of water tonight. It is still on and working fine. Typing this on it. However, the speaker is now jacked. It's cracky sounding and very low volume when turned all the way up. Really freaking sucks. ..taking in for exchange in the morning.

I wondered what woukd happen with headphone jack and speaker...now you know.

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You should probably change the topic now...

 

EVOme

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• Apr 12, 2014

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I'll do that later. Phone is 100% again. I was worried. Speaker sounded like crap.

 

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jova33

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• Apr 12, 2014

• #11

Water test on day one? You're brave. VZW won't replace if there's water damage. I had the Casio Commando, that was built to be waterproof, that somehow got water damage, and they wouldn't replace it.

Sent from your mom's smartphone

 

EVOme

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I have the full equipment insurance. It should cover anything. I've always wanted a waterproof phone. Had to try it.

 

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joderme

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EVOme said:

I'll do that later. Phone is 100% again. I was worried. Speaker sounded like crap.

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I figured once it dried it would be OK. Just think how water droplets would affect a tight piece of plastic the is reverberating (speaker). Not good.