Link: Can a YouTube video really fix your wet phone?

Every day, scores of people flock to a YouTube video not for its content—a persistent, deep buzz accompanied by swirled animations—but for a practical solution it offers. The video, aptly named “Sound To Remove Water From Phone Speaker (GUARANTEED),” has become a go-to for those who've accidentally gotten their phones wet.

Ironically, the community around this video terms itself as such, with users sharing tales of wet phones from showers to rainy pockets. Comments range from thankful to humorous, as many admit to being repeat visitors.

Stumbling upon this phenomenon myself, I initially doubted its effectiveness. Could these simple sounds indeed push water out of phone speakers, effectively rescuing the devices?

I sought answers from phone manufacturers and experts, who offered insights aligning with basic acoustic principles. Essentially, the sound waves produced by the video can help push water out of the speaker, aiding in drying the phone.

Real-world tests with various wet phones yielded mixed results, showing that while effective to an extent, these videos are not a foolproof solution. The newer the phone, the better the outcome, hinting at improved water resistance in recent models.

Experts advise not to rely solely on these videos for water damage prevention. As phone technology evolves, features like Apple Watch’s water ejection mode might become more common in smartphones, offering better integrated solutions for moisture removal.

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