SAMSUNG has revealed what you need to (and should not) do if you see the dreaded “water drop” icon in your telephone.
It normally means water has made its approach into your port – and can usually block you from charging.
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Most trendy Samsung telephones are water resistant.
However that does not imply you possibly can plug a charging cable right into a moist port with out penalties.
Samsung explains: “If there may be water in your gadget’s USB port or moisture is detected that exceeds a set level, charging won’t be supported.
“It is a security measure to guard your telephone from injury and corrosion.
“In case your gadget shows a water drop icon which signifies moisture detection, you need to energy off your gadget and depart it to dry utterly.”
Charging ought to cease as quickly because the moisture detection sensor is triggered.
You may see an error message on the display screen that exhibits a drop of water.
SHAKE IT OFF?
Should you see this, do not drop your telephone in rice as a result of that does extra hurt than good.
As an alternative, use Samsung’s “shake” methodology – simply do not take it too far.
Samsung explains: “On this case, unplug your gadget from the charger, then wipe with a dry material.
“Or gently shake your gadget (5-10 instances) with the port going through downwards to launch any extra moisture.
“Place your telephone on a material in a well-ventilated space, or dry with a fan.”
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However Samsung warns: “Extreme pressure or shaking might trigger injury to your telephone.
“When shaking your gadget, be mild.”
STOP THE DROP
Should you’re nonetheless seeing the water drop icon, it may be a technical situation.
Samsung charging tip – easy methods to cost greatest
This is Samsung’s official recommendation…
To get probably the most out of your smartphone’s battery, you may have to cost it correctly.
Most Smartphones have a lithium-ion battery that lives longer when charged frequently.
Not like the nickel batteries utilized in older telephones, lithium-ion batteries do greatest when stored above a 50 p.c cost.
Repeatedly permitting the battery to empty totally might shorten its life and reduce its total capability.
If this occurs, you may have to cost the battery extra regularly and it could final only some hours earlier than needing a cost, for instance.
Leaving the telephone linked to the charger (when the telephone is totally charged) if you are utilizing it could decrease battery life in case you do it repeatedly.
Attempt updating your software program or restarting your gadget.
Alternatively, strive clearing your telephone’s USB cache with the next steps:
1. Go to Settings > Apps > Filter and Type
2. Toggle the swap to Present System Apps then faucet OK
3. Scroll to USB Settings > Storage
4. Faucet Clear Cache
Samsung additionally recommends making an attempt one other cable, or switching to wi-fi charging whilst you await a restore.
