I just stepped off the school bus during a heavy rainstorm, and while rushing home, I accidentally dropped my Google Pixel 7A into some flowing water for a brief moment. I managed to retrieve it quickly, and luckily it seems to be functioning fine aside from one issue: the audio is practically nonexistent now. I've tried various methods to clear out any water—like tapping it, attempting to suck the water out of the ports, and removing the SIM card—but nothing's worked. Unfortunately, I don't have silica gel or rice on hand, and I can't easily take off the back of the phone without replacing it with new adhesive. I'm trying to let gravity do its job by keeping it upright, but I'm wondering if there's a way to fix the audio beyond just waiting it out. Any suggestions?
4 Answers
Water generally dries out on its own quite well. Since your phone has an IP67 rating, it’s built to handle some water exposure, so the speakers and charging port are the main concerns. If you can get some isopropyl alcohol, drop a bit near the speakers, then use some compressed air to blow it out. That can help remove any residue left behind. You can usually find isopropyl alcohol in any pharmacy or store's first aid section for a couple of bucks.
The Pixel 7A has an IP67 rating, which means it should handle a little bit of water exposure. First things first, gently rinse it with clean water to clear out any dirt or grime. After that, towel it off and be patient. Avoid using any ports for about a day; stick to wireless charging for now. I wouldn't recommend using canned air since it could push water deeper into your device, but lightly blowing air from your mouth can help expel some moisture from the ports. The weak audio is a common issue while water is still in the speaker holes, but it should improve as everything dries out. Just give it some time—like 6 to 12 hours—and it should be fine!
I often save the silica gel packets from various products. If you have any lying around, try placing the phone in a bag with those. The silica gel will help absorb moisture quickly and might get the audio back to normal sooner!
Try playing some bass-heavy music! The vibrations can help shake the water out of the speaker. It’s worked for me a couple of times when my phone got a little too friendly with water during a shower.
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