No matter how much you bought your phone, seeing it get damaged is not a pleasing moment at all - even if it's just a slight crack on the screen.One of the frustrating situations is when your phone falls into the water - either in the toilet or in a pool of water. You may feel terrified and tense at the same time to the extent of not knowing what to do.

But the good news here is that it can be saved if you take the right step at the right time. In this article, you'll find insight on what to do when your android phone drops into the water, how to keep your phone from water damage, and the safest place to get your water damaged device fixed without much stress.

Part 1. What to do when your Android phone falls in the water

That moment when your android phone(TECNO, Infinix or Itel) suddenly drops into the water is not going to be pleasant. It could also be a shocking incident, but don't be fooled by the situation to leave the phone there one more second. You could be tensed and terrified at the same time, but that won't help in any way. The best thing to do in such a situation is saving the phone. Take it out as soon as possible, then follow the steps below.

Step 1. Turn off the phone right away

If you're able to get your phone out of the water early, there's the possibility that it is still powered on and functioning properly. But don't be tempted to continue using it right away or even try to pick an incoming call. If the phone is still on, kindly power it off in the fastest possible means. You can also remove the battery if you've got a phone with a removable battery. Also, don't plug in the phone to a power source as it may incur more risk than leaving it on.

Step 2. Eject all accessories, SIM cards, and SD card

After cutting the phone off all power sources, the next thing to do is to eject anything removable from the phone. This includes your SIM cards, SD card, earphones, cases, etc., and if possible, remove the battery.

While you do this, ensure to do it gently and not tilt the phone too much in order not to spread the water over the panel. Removing those accessories will let it dry out faster.

Step 3. You could dry out the water with a vacuum cleaner

Another thing you could try to contain the problem is drying out the water with a vacuum cleaner (if you have one). This will help suck the water out of the phone and may yield good results in most cases. Also, remember to be careful while using the vacuum cleaning and don't use a big vacuum cleaner.

Don't do these things!

Now that you're done with your efforts to save the phone, you might be tempted to try some funny things to further redeem it. But don't!

For instance, you may want to dry the phone with the heat at home, but don't do it as excessive heat may further damage the phone and cause burn-in on the screen.

Also, shaking or blowing air into the phone may not yield to any positive result but further spread the water over the panel.

Step 4. Take it to any authorized repair centre

While there are some other means to save your phone fallen into the water - such as putting it in a bag of rice, but we'd strongly recommend you take it to the repair centre as soon as possible.

Putting your phone into a bag of rice may/may not help solve the problem - though rice is a good absorber, it takes time (about 2 days) and may not work afterwards. So it is much better to book a reservation and take it to Carlacre for a fast and an effective fix.

Part 2. Where to fix a water damaged TECNO phone

When it comes to fixing your water-damaged TECNO phone, you don't have to look too far, and Carlcare is always at your service. As you probably already know, Carlcare is the official after-sales service provider for TECNO, Infinix, and itel smartphones. We exist to help you repair any damages made to your phone with ultimate care and professionalism.

If unfortunately, you're a victim of water damaged TECNO phone, that shouldn't be an issue. Just follow the first-aid steps mentioned above and make your way to the nearest Carlcare centre to you.

You don't have to worry about getting your phone damaged further or having to wait for days before getting your phone repaired, our technicians are capable of getting your phone repaired within a short time. And, if possible, there are parts needed to be changed due to the water damaged, you can be rest assured to get a genuine spare part, no matter the condition.

Part 3. How to protect your TECNO phone from water damage

Having provided you with tips to redeem your water damaged phone, it is wise to know some ways to protect your phone from water damage. Below are some of the tips.

• Be conscious of your surroundings

Since your phone isn't satisfied to be water-resistant, it is better to be conscious of your surroundings. Do not use your phone under the rain - even if it's not falling heavily. More so, if you're going to a pool party or the beach, try as much to keep your phone in a waterproof case/bag - any slight mistake could land your phone into the water.

• Hold your phone with a better grip.

Apart from avoiding rainfall or water spillage, another way to protect your phone from water damage is holding it firmly into your hand - either when using it or when walking. More so, rather than holding your phone when not in use, you can put it into your bag to prevent it from falling into the water.

• Use a protective case and screen guard.

There are some cases and screen protectors that can add an extra layer of protection to your phone, you can buy such protective material to sparingly protect your phone from water damage. But you should still be careful to not drop your phone into the water, even after using any protective material.