How to Remove Water from an iPhone or Android Speaker

Did you accidentally get water inside your phone's speaker? Many modern iPhones and Androids may be water-resistant, but their speakers are still susceptible to water damage, which can muffle their audio output and eventually cause severe damage to other parts of the phone. Water damage also voids most warranties, so it can be crucial to get the water out of your phone speaker by yourself. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can try to remove water from your device's speaker. This wikiHow article will cover everything you need to know about the process!

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Use a water eject website like Fix My Speakers to emit a frequency that can blow water out of the speaker.
iPhone users can also download the Sonic app or add the Water Eject shortcut.
It is also advisable to power off your smartphone and use a vacuum cleaner to help the water in the affected area evaporate.

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Water Eject Website (iPhone & Android)

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Go to https://fixmyspeakers.com in your phone's browser. If you believe there is water stuck in your speaker, you can play a special sound designed to blow it out.
Use the volume button on the side of your phone to turn your phone's volume as loud as it goes.

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Lay your phone on a flat surface. You may consider placing the phone on top of a soft cloth.
- If there is a lot of water in the speaker, consider placing the phone on a slight incline with the speaker facing downwards, allowing gravity to help push the water droplets out.
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Tap the large button in the middle of the screen. You will hear a loud high-pitched ringing. As it plays, you may see water droplets push out from the speaker.
- Tap the button to stop the sound once you no longer see water droplets emerging from the speaker.
- You can tap the button again to push out more water. Try not to let the sound play for longer than 10-15 seconds.^{[1]
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Sonic App (iPhone)

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Install the Sonic app from the App Store. The app is only available on iOS, so this method is only relevant to iPhone users. Sonic's icon is a frequency wave against an orange background.
Use the volume button on the side of your phone to increase the volume.
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Lay your phone on a flat surface. You may consider placing your iPhone on a soft cloth.
- If there is a lot of water in the speaker, consider placing the phone on a slight incline with the speaker facing downwards, allowing gravity to help push the water droplets out.
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Open the Sonic app and tap the water droplet icon. Your iPhone will emit a high-pitched frequency designed to push out water from the speaker. As it plays, you may see water droplets push out from the speaker.
- Tap the button to stop the sound once you no longer see water droplets emerging from the speaker.
- You can tap the button again to push out additional bits of water. Try not to let the sound play for longer than 10-15 seconds.

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Water Eject Shortcut (iPhone)

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You can install a shortcut that ejects water from your iPhone's speaker using the Shortcuts app. First, navigate to Settings > Shortcuts > Allow untrusted shortcuts.
Open this link in your iPhone's browser to add the shortcut. The "Water Eject" shortcut mimics the official "Water Eject" feature included on Apple Watch devices.^{[2]
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Use the volume button on the side of your phone (its exact location varies between different iPhone and Android models) to turn your phone's volume as loud as it goes.
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Lay your phone on a flat surface. You may consider placing the phone on top of a soft cloth.
- If there is a lot of water in the speaker, consider placing the phone on a slight incline with the speaker facing downwards, allowing gravity to help push the water droplets out.
The app comes pre-installed on all iOS devices. This is where you can find all the shortcuts you have added to your iPhone.
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Tap Begin Water Ejection. You will hear a loud high-pitched ringing. As it plays, you may see water droplets push out from the speaker.
- Tap the button to stop the sound once you no longer see water coming out of the speaker.
- Tap the button again to push out additional bits of water, but try not to let the sound play for longer than 10-15 seconds.

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A Vacuum Cleaner

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Power off your phone. If you recently got water in your phone speaker, it helps to turn it off as quickly as possible.
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Use a small vacuum cleaner around the affected area. Find a low-powered vacuum, such as handheld car vacuum with a small nozzle, and aim it at your phone's speaker.
- Clean the vacuum nozzle before using it so other dust and debris does not find its way into your speaker.
- Emitting a unique sound remains the best and safest method for removing water from a phone's speaker.

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Air Drying

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To avoid further water damage, turn your phone off quickly.
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Lay your phone on a flat surface for 24 to 48 hours. Consider placing a soft cloth or towel beneath it. Let your phone sit for 24-48 hours. Many modern phones are water-resistant, so allowing the phone to air dry could be enough to save it from any damage.
- If there is a lot of water in the speaker, try placing the phone on a slight incline with the speaker facing downwards, allowing gravity to help push the water droplets out.
- Emitting a unique sound remains the best and safest method for removing water from a phone's speaker.

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Silica Gel/Crystal Kitty Litter

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If your entire phone is wet and it's not water resistant, turn it off as soon as possible to avoid further damage.
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Place your phone in a bag of silica gel. Gather as many silica gel pouches as you can find, or buy a large gallon of silica gel beads. Leave the phone in the sealed bag for 24-48 hours.
- You can also use about 4 cups of crystal kitty litter, which is made of silica pieces. Make sure you're not using a different type of kitty litter, as it could ruin your phone. Place your phone in a bowl filled with 4 cups of crystal kitty litter, and allow it to dry for 24 to 48 hours.
- If you're using silica gel packets, you do not need to open the pouches.
- While it is common to use white rice, it is not as effective as you may think. You can use a large quantity (4-5 cups) of instant rice, but normal white rice will have little to no effect on drying your phone's speaker.
- Other options that may work include desiccants such as Israeli couscous and instant oatmeal.