Whether in the bathroom or in a swimming pool, sometimes your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 falls into the water. Still, just because a phone fell into the water doesn’t mean it’s dead. Indeed, it is possible to get a Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 that has been dropped in water back on. To do this, you must follow certain steps. People often have bad reflections and this is what can damage the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. We will first know the steps to follow after the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 has fallen into the water. We will see in a second opportunity the common mistakes that most people make.
Steps to follow in case your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 has fallen into the water
If you want to be able to recover your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 while it is running, we suggest you follow the steps below.
Do not try to turn on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 again after taking it out of the water
The first thing to do in case the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 has fallen into water is to turn off the phone. Indeed, in the event that it has not turned off, turn it off without further ado. When it’s already off, don’t try to turn it on again right now. Indeed, in the event that the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 turns on and gets soaked, it can cause a short circuit and therefore toast the phone.
Remove removable components.
When the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 is out of the water and turned off, it will need to be fully disassembled. This means that, if possible, the case, SIM card, SD card and battery will need to be removed. When it’s okay, put all of these items out to dry and move on to the next step.
Vacuum the water that is in your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6
With the help of a straw, you must suck up the water contained in your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. To do this, you need to stupidly stick the straw in areas like pimples and vacuum. When you think you have sucked all the water out of your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6, you will have to start drying it.
Dry the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6
The fourth step is to dry the phone. To do this, we suggest putting it in front of a fan for several hours. Avoid using methods that heat the phone as this can damage it. When you are done, we suggest leaving the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 in rice for 24-40 hours. This way the rice will absorb the moisture left in the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6.
Replace the components and turn on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6
Once you have completed the steps above, your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 should be dry. So now you will have the opportunity to try to turn on the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. When it doesn’t work, we suggest to wait a few more days or take the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 to a repair shop.
What not to do in case the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 falls into the water
There are a number of things to do in case your Samsung Galaxy Tab A6 falls into water. The first is to try to turn the phone back on immediately afterward. This can destroy the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. Finally, it is extremely inappropriate to use a heat source to dry the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6. In fact, solutions such as the oven or the hair dryer heat the components and can damage them. Finally, to get the water out of the phone, don’t shake it. In fact, it could also damage the Samsung Galaxy Tab A6.