It is common for people to accidentally drop their phones in water or spill liquids on them. If this happens, it is important to act fast and take the proper steps to ensure that the phone will not be damaged.
If you drop your phone in water, the first thing you should do is turn it off. If the phone is still on, the water will cause it to short circuit and potentially damage the phone beyond repair. If the phone is already off, do not turn it on! This will also cause the water to short circuit the phone.
Next, remove the phone from the water as quickly as possible. If the phone was in salt water, rinse it off with fresh water to remove any corrosive salt. Gently dry the phone with a soft cloth or towel.
Once the phone is dry, remove the battery (if possible) and SIM card. These can be dried off separately. If you cannot remove the battery, do not attempt to turn the phone on.
If you have a phone with a waterproof case, remove it from the case. Waterproof cases are not designed to be submerged in water for long periods of time and may not protect your phone if it is submerged for too