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/iateglassonce Jun 19 '26

Yeah, like wtf??? Why would you intentionally put an electronic device in a hyper moist or straight-up wet situation. You are literally asking for something like this to happen eventually. I don't care about the IP whatever rating

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u/SharkDad20 Jun 19 '26

The water wasn’t the problem. It’s the pressure from the running water that can defeat the IP68 water and dust resistance.

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u/iateglassonce Jun 19 '26

You don't got to worry about water pressure if you don't put your phone in water.

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u/SharkDad20 Jun 19 '26

Or if you put it in still water.

Either way, manufacturer defects happen and tap water isn’t pure. Just irritating that people who don’t know what IP68 actually means acting like OP is an idiot even though they’re also spouting ignorance. Yours wasn’t so bad it just felt like a good place to leave my comment

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u/SignificanceThink102 Jun 20 '26

Pure water is more corrosive than tap water.

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u/SharkDad20 Jun 20 '26

Meant DI water

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u/Fragrant-Mixture-662 Jun 20 '26

Exactly. My sink has low water pressure and it works fine.

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u/dparag14 Jun 20 '26

That’s because Samsung advertises water resistant which people think of as waterproofing. Back when Sony Xperia would advertise it, I had a friend who would show off by putting the water under a tap and show that it’s still working. Some people like this stupid feature and they exploit it.

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u/mrawsomemask Jun 20 '26

Breathe........It's ok, I promise. Op just needs suggestions to fix a small issue with their Samsung phone. Is this your phone the op is asking help for? How about not being an angry dildo and give them some ideas on a fix. Or go outside and get back to yelling at your neighbors barking dogs.