The festival of Holi is of colors and fun, but during this time, keeping the smartphone safe also becomes a big challenge. Everyone wants to capture the beautiful and colorful moments of Holi in camera, but will your phone be completely safe during this time?
If you have a waterproof smartphone, you probably consider it safe, but the reality is something else. Many users misunderstand that the IP rating phone will not be damaged by water or colors, whereas it is not. Despite having an IP rating, your phone can be spoiled by Holi colors or water.
What is IP-rating and it means?
Companies provide an IP rating to midrange and premium smartphones, which shows their water and dust resistance capacity.
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Example:
- IP68 rating means that the phone can be safe in 1.5 meters deep water for about 30 minutes.
- But this rating is applied only to clean water, not for Holi colors, saltwater or chlorine water.
- The water of swimming pool, sea or Holi colors can be dangerous for phone.
Important:
- The IP rating of the phone may weaken over time.
- The phone may cause waterproofing seal damage due to falling, scratch or physical damage.
- If the seal becomes weak, moisture can be done inside the phone and the phone may be spoiled.
What is the danger to the phone from the colors of Holi?
Holi colors contain chemicals, which can damage the phone permanent.
- Speaker grills, microphones, charging ports and colors may accumulate in the receiver.
- The water of these colors can affect the internal circuit of the phone.
- Fine particles of Abir-Gulal can also damage the device.
Note:
- The phone with an IP rating can also deteriorate with the colors of Holi.
- If the phone is water damage, the company does not cover the warranty.
How to protect smartphones on Holi?
Use waterproof casting or plastic bags.
Put the phone in a gyplock bag before placing it in the pocket.
If the phone gets wet in colors, dry it immediately and do not use it for some time.
Dry the phone using a hair dryer or silica gel pack.
Prevent the charging port and moisture from entering the speaker.