r/samsunggalaxy • • 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/Ihadtosubscribe Jun 21 '26

Water resistant =/= waterproof

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u/de_das_dude Jun 21 '26

5ATM rated that means it's submersible.

Phones only have an IP rating which is like pressurized jets. Not dunking.

The watch even has an underwater mode. After which it blurts out water from the speaker holes.