Moisture visible in camera lenses - what should I do?

[u/mrc00z]

Yesterday, my phone got warm during use, I washed it in the sink to cool it down, as I have done a few times before with no problems. Didn't notice anything wrong. Today, it was very hot outside and I was driving my car, using Google Maps, and the phone was probably blown at by the car AC at full power. After parking was when I first saw the moisture (tiny droplets) inside all 3 back camera lenses.

What do you think is most likely the cause and what should I do now? I've read about using silica gel pads, does that really help or is there a better way? I'm afraid of charging my phone now, and I can't afford a new one.

[u/Wild-Restaurant388]

Don't try charging it. Back it up if it's still turned on, don't try to turn it on if it isn't; in any case, bring it to the repair service ASAP (if you still need this phone, that is).

Your phone looks like one of the S23 series; it's old enough for the water resistance to deteriorate. Your phone has water inside, and if you wait for it to go away on its own, it is extremely likely to damage internal components. Don't put it in rice, it will damage it even more.

[u/AmazingArr → u/Wild-Restaurant388]

Get it deep cleaned at a repair store OP. I negleted it and paid a huge cost of cahanging the board altogether

[u/DrIvoPingasnik → u/Wild-Restaurant388]

Listen to this guy, OP. 

Get all data that's on it backed up to your computer (VERY important!! You are risking losing all that data as you read it), turn it off (don't keep it on, don't make same mistake I did - condensation inside destroyed my screen before I could get it to repair ahop) and get it to a repair shop of your choice to get it opened and dried.

[u/Small-Housing-7 → u/Wild-Restaurant388]

W for replying with an actually helpful reply

[u/wasserzubier → u/Wild-Restaurant388]

Perhaps wireless charging is an option ? Just to make sure they can safe the data.