I recently dropped my Samsung S21 FE 5G into my bathtub for about 1-3 seconds. This is the first time it's been submerged in water, and after quickly retrieving it, I turned it off and removed the SIM card. I've been drying it with a fan, but now I'm unsure when it's safe to turn it back on and if I should wait to charge it. Any advice?
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Your Samsung S21 FE has an IP68 rating, which means it's built to handle submersion in fresh water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. You didn't really need to turn it off, and you can use it once the charging port is completely dried out. Just make sure to give it a good dry before turning it back on.
I panicked and Googled how to dry my phone, so thanks for the reassurance!