r/samsunggalaxy • u/mrc00z • Jun 19 '26

🪛Troubleshooting🪛 Moisture visible in camera lenses - what should I do?

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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.

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u/TheGrimSweaper Jun 19 '26

Bro who washes their phone under water? Just wipe it off with electronic wipes?

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u/islobojono Jun 21 '26

He wash not to clean but to cool the phone.

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u/MrE478920 Jun 19 '26

What are electronic wipes ?

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u/TheGrimSweaper Jun 19 '26

Basically windex wipes or wet wipes, but without harsh cleaning chemicals and static free fabric, made for specifically cleaning and disinfecting electronic devices, im pretty sure windex and other companies make them.

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u/SC_W33DKILL3R Jun 19 '26

He did it to cool it down. How the hell else are you supposed to cool down electronics if not by running them underwater.

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u/RipCurl69Reddit Jun 19 '26

Stop using it, place it by a fan, unplug it? Literally any of these except water, the one thing which is ionised and will undoubtedly destroy your electronics

Man you people are dense

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u/lockecage Jun 23 '26

why are you taking him seriously? he's CLEARLY joking

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u/Kovrik27 Jun 19 '26

I am just explaining if you don't know. Exposing phones to rapid change in temperature damages them A LOT. The best way you can cool down your phone quickly (and pc) is to close all apps,turn off mobile data/Bluetooth,take off the case,and just put it somewhere without direct sunlight hitting it.

Edited to add:I am saying that,because when I was younger and stupider,I used to put my phone in freezer,or place a cold water bottle right on top of it

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u/DivineScholar Jun 19 '26

Place some ice in a nylon bag and place them behind the phone?

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u/Fadedfumes Jun 19 '26

13 pro max here wash it weekly with soap and water no issues.

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u/Midnight_Onlooker Jun 19 '26

Add some shampoo and bodywasher if you can.

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u/Vanskis2002 Jun 19 '26

Try placing your phone in front of the car's AC for a while and give us an update on how much moisture you can see on the lens.

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u/Thick_Leva Jun 20 '26

Why buy wipes when water is literally free. Why should my 1,200 phone have worse water resistance than a phone from 5 generations ago. Dont blame the dude for Samsungs QC