Summer is in full swing and more than one of us owns a waterproof device. Spending time by the water is the right moment to be like that smartphone performed. Not everyone can afford shots from below the water surface. But I'm one of those who boasts a super selfie from below the blue surface. I turn on the camera, submerge the phone under water, "clack-clack", pull it out and suddenly the screen is black. It doesn't respond to anything, it doesn't vibrate, it doesn't light up. what happened After all, I have a waterproof smartphone.
In this article, we will talk more about this issue and explain what waterproofness means and how to ensure that it is not disturbed. Samsung uses IP67 and IP68 certification on its smartphones and smart watches.
IP67 certification
In the case of the IP67 degree of protection, the first number, currently 6, gives us protection against the complete ingress of dust, which makes the mobile dustproof. The second value, number 7, gives us protection against water, namely temporary immersion to a depth of 1m for 30 minutes.
Samsung offers IP67 protection for phones where the user can remove the battery cover himself. It has a rubber seal that ensures water resistance. Therefore, it is extremely important that the rubber band and the surface it rests on are kept clean and undamaged. The cover must of course be properly closed. If these rules are followed, you should not worry about water getting into your smartphone.
IP68 certification
From the introduction of the Gear S2 smart watch and the model Galaxy Samsung's S7 comes with improved IP68 protection. Temporary submersion replaced permanent submersion and the submersion depth increased from 1m to 1,5m. Since the devices no longer have a removable battery cover, many would think that there is no way for water to get into the device. Unfortunately, the opposite is true. Each such device has a SIM or memory card slot. They are also equipped with a rubber seal, which must be kept clean to prevent water from entering the device.
Water resistance is not waterproof
Just because Samsung products are IP67 and IP68 certified doesn't mean you can swim and experiment with them. Before each purchase of the device, the user should familiarize himself with the user manual in order to know under what conditions the given device can be used.
Specifically for waterproof models, it contains a lot of information. For example, how to treat the device after removing it from the water. The difference between waterproof and waterproof is mainly in the effect of pressure. Increased pressure occurs mainly when swimming (watch) or, for example, when taking pictures under fast-flowing water, such as a waterfall or stream. It is then that the membrane in the openings such as the microphone, charging connector, speaker, jack is stressed and damaged.
Conclusion
Make sure that the mobile phone or watch is properly dried after contact with water. After contact with chlorinated or sea water, the product must be rinsed with clean water (not under strong running water). After water enters the device, complete oxidation of the components usually occurs. Failure to comply with warranty conditions can be very expensive. The price of parts in the authorized service for flagship models is not cheap at all.
