Spilled water on smartphone - should I be worried?

[Cs342]

Hi guys, today I spilled a few drops of water on my HTC One M8. Most of it fell on the front-facing speakers and I wiped it up pretty quickly. The phone is working perfectly and nothing seems to be broken. Should I be worried about it being damaged over time or am I fine? I saw a video of the HTC One being waterproof so I'm not too concerned atm

[WinNut]

u wot m8

 

It should be fine.

[TheEpicCanadian]

The one is not water proof, but  yes, it should be fine. 

[Cs342]

The one is not water proof, but  yes, it should be fine. 

So I don't have to worry about the speakers being damaged?

[Cubit481]

Hi guys, today I spilled a few drops of water on my HTC One M8. Most of it fell on the front-facing speakers and I wiped it up pretty quickly. The phone is working perfectly and nothing seems to be broken. Should I be worried about it being damaged over time or am I fine? I saw a video of the HTC One being waterproof so I'm not too concerned atm

its not really water resistant i think...but ur phone should be fine i guess...

 

[ShadowCaptain]

So I don't have to worry about the speakers being damaged?

 

Are they working?

 

 

I mean if nothing broke immediately then 99% of the time nothing will happen, it takes quite a lot of water to damage a phone, ive dropped my iphone in puddles before

[Kyuubixchidori]

A few drops your fine. I used my s4 in the rain before. probably not the best idea but as long as it doesn't get in under the back cover i don't see what the issue is. as long as it is not completely submerged, I wouldnt worry.

[SirReallySam]

If you're worried put it in a jar with rice surrounding it in a warm place...

 

But by the sounds of it, you should be fine

[jurian123]

No 

[Cs342]

If you're worried put it in a jar with rice surrounding it in a warm place...

 

But by the sounds of it, you should be fine

 

Are they working?

 

 

I mean if nothing broke immediately then 99% of the time nothing will happen, it takes quite a lot of water to damage a phone, ive dropped my iphone in puddles before

 

 

A few drops your fine. I used my s4 in the rain before. probably not the best idea but as long as it doesn't get in under the back cover i don't see what the issue is. as long as it is not completely submerged, I wouldnt worry.

 

 

If you're worried put it in a jar with rice surrounding it in a warm place...

 

But by the sounds of it, you should be fine

thanks guys the speakers seem to be working fine. I thought water and electronics don't mix but apparently my speakers don't seem to have been affected by being in contact with water. interesting.

[ShadowCaptain]

thanks guys the speakers seem to be working fine. I thought water and electronics don't mix but apparently my speakers don't seem to have been affected by being in contact with water. interesting.

 

water will find a hard time getting in, really its being submerged that is the problem as the pressure forces water inside

 

I have seen videos of people pouring bottles of water over laptops and nothing happening

 

For example at about 6:30

 

http://www.cnet.com/uk/videos/new-macbook-air-torture-test-at-always-on/

[Cs342]

water will find a hard time getting in, really its being submerged that is the problem as the pressure forces water inside

 

I have seen videos of people pouring bottles of water over laptops and nothing happening

 

For example at about 6:30

 

http://www.cnet.com/uk/videos/new-macbook-air-torture-test-at-always-on/

so even if i spilled water on the speakers they won't get in?

[Nxl8]

water will find a hard time getting in, really its being submerged that is the problem as the pressure forces water inside

 

I have seen videos of people pouring bottles of water over laptops and nothing happening

 

For example at about 6:30

 

http://www.cnet.com/uk/videos/new-macbook-air-torture-test-at-always-on/

I always take videos, like that, that do water tests with a pinch of salt; you have no idea what type of water is being used, it could be very distilled water which has a lesser effect on the device (though can still have some due to residual residue on metal or any other material that can conduct electricity in solution). But, as you said, if the water does not get inside the components then nothing will happen of course.

 

so even if i spilled water on the speakers they won't get in?

It could do, but it may not. If the phone was on at the time and is still working now then nothing is likely to happen. If the phone was off at the time but working now I would recommend drying it out for a little while using the rice method; the water may have gotten somewhere that is not electronic and is waiting to be moved, this is unlikely to be the case and I wouldn't worry but if you wanted to be safe then it won't hurt the phone to dry it out.

[Cs342]

I always take videos, like that, that do water tests with a pinch of salt; you have no idea what type of water is being used, it could be very distilled water which has a lesser effect on the device (though can still have some due to residual residue on metal or any other material that can conduct electricity in solution). But, as you said, if the water does not get inside the components then nothing will happen of course.

 

It could do, but it may not. If the phone was on at the time and is still working now then nothing is likely to happen. If the phone was off at the time but working now I would recommend drying it out for a little while using the rice method; the water may have gotten somewhere that is not electronic and is waiting to be moved, this is unlikely to be the case and I wouldn't worry but if you wanted to be safe then it won't hurt the phone to dry it out.

The phone was on at the time. I dried it off and immediately turned it off and it's working perfectly now.

[ShadowCaptain]

I always take videos, like that, that do water tests with a pinch of salt;.

 

Oh agreed 100% it was just something to prove a point 

[Cs342]

So the phone should be 100% fine right?

[ShadowCaptain]

So the phone should be 100% fine right?

 

No idea, only you can tell is that, there is always a chance water can damage a device but it is not guarenteed

 

I personally wouldn't worry a single bit

[RatedBlam]

I've dropped some water on my 920 a bit too many times, but its still completely fine.

I'd say its fine.

[SirReallySam]

My 2nd gen ipod touch is still alive and I dropped that down the toilet but it does have a tee damage though but it still lives so yarp

[Cs342]

No idea, only you can tell is that, there is always a chance water can damage a device but it is not guarenteed

 

I personally wouldn't worry a single bit

Why wouldnt u worry? just curious