How to Waterproof an iPhone or Android Device

Water is the only thing that can kill a phone faster than dropping it. A few drops of rain or a quick dip in the tub or toilet can add several hundred dollars to your bank account quickly. Waterproof an iPhone or Android without putting it in a big, bulky case? In fact, you can do this in more than one way.

The first is to do it yourself with a kit like the one made by Impervious. This is a liquid spray that you can either put on the outside of the phone or take apart and spray all over the inside. A full kit to keep water out costs about $50. Be aware, though, that taking a phone apart to do this is not for the faint of heart, as the video below about waterproofing an iPhone will show. You could easily break your phone if you try to make it waterproof. visit their official website for more information.

How to Waterproof an iPhone or Android device

Check the IP rating of your phone

Most of what we’re going to talk about is how to keep your phone from getting water damage by accident. But if you’re a deep-sea diver, a lifeguard, or the type of person who jumps into the deep end of a pool before checking their pockets (guilty), you should check your phone’s IP rating.

IP stands for “Ingress Protection.” The International Electrotechnical Commission gives this type of certification. It says how resistant a device is to things like fresh water, dirt, dust, and sand. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S9 has an IP68 rating, which means it can be submerged in water up to 30 meters deep for 30 minutes. The iPhone X, on the other hand, has an IP67 rating, which means it can only be submerged in water up to 1 meter deep for 30 minutes.

Purchase a hard case

Hard cases are good for rough outdoor activities because they can protect against shock, sand, dirt, rain, and snow. Some cases are even made for taking pictures deep underwater. But before you buy a case, make sure to check for these three things:

How deep can you go before the waterproofing stops working? Is it a meter? how far is it? Or 100 feet? Manufacturer’s guarantee: If the brand doesn’t guarantee its waterproofing, that means it doesn’t believe in its own product, and you probably shouldn’t either.

Get a dry bag for your phone

This solution is for people who want to save money. A smartphone dry bag is just a thin bag you can put your phone in and seal. It costs between $7 and $30 and is a great choice if you only need it for a short time, like a day at the beach or pool. But there are some bad things you should know:

There is a chance that these bags will tear. The foldable plastic material that makes them easy to pack will cause the seal to break down over time. This is true even more when the water is salty.
You could lose your phone if the neck cords broke.

Make your own bag that won’t get wet

Some people laugh at the phone case made out of a Ziploc bag, but this cheap solution really does work. Waterproof phone pouches are great for the beach because they protect your phone from both sand and water. Here’s a video tutorial that shows how using two bags to secure the first seal gives better protection. And if you like this option, you’ll love this more advanced one that uses a vacuum-sealing device like the Food Saver.

Play around with your new gadget.

Before you run out to the open water with your new waterproof device, test it in a sink or basin full of water. After you’ve tried out the device, you’ll be ready to take amazing pictures underwater of your amazing water adventures.

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