BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — It's that time of year again; temperatures are picking up and not only are people overheating, but so are their phones. You're laying out in the sun, scrolling on your ...

It happens to the best of us, whether we drop it in a puddle, use it in the rain or knock over a glass of water — but what if there was an easy at-home fix that’s easier than putting in a bag of rice?

The Rice Method: Does it Really Fix Water-Damaged Phones? When your phone takes an unexpected plunge into water, the immediate reaction often involves rushing to dry it out, with many turning to the ...

A decade ago, your chances of saving a cell phone dropped in ... Turn off and/or unplug a wet phone immediately to reduce the risk of it short-circuiting. 2. If your phone came into contact with ...

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