MaiDong Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I've watched the videos on youtube and S6's seems to be waterproof, despite Samsung advertising them otherwise, has anybody plonked theirs in the drink yet to find out? I want to take beach and pool pics but I'm loathe to test the phone intentionally, especially considering the cost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alocacoc Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I guess salt-water would be much worse then sweet-water. If your phone get wet, remove the battery and the sim (if possible) and let the phone dry. Do not use a hairdryer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phazey Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 You first, then please test the microwave charging method... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 Yes, I suppose using it in the sea is a silly idea, I realise that now, I don't like the beach anyway But I love waterfalls & rivers so I'm still curious if it's waterproof... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoli Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I can guarantee you that the S5 wasn't. Jumped into my pool with it one day, bought a new one the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terminatorchiangmai Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 I can guarantee you that the S5 wasn't. Jumped into my pool with it one day, bought a new one the next day. Te S5 is waterproof if you just hold it down under water, not if you jump in the pool with it . Then the pressure is to high. Used mine during Songkran and even put it in a fish tank to show my friend. No problem ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oneday Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) You cannot remove the cover on any version of the S6. Beginning with the S6 and E7 Samsung decided to go the iPhone way and so these phones are sealed. In all likelihood all future Samsung phones will also be sealed. You can remove the SIM card and there is a second slot for an SD card or another SIM card on the side of the phone. If the S6 gets wet from being around a pool, river, waterfall or beach then I doubt you will have problems, but if the phone is completely submerged then all bets are off. I would certainly be more careful around saltwater. So there is a good chance this phone IS water-resistant, but I wouldn't want to bet on it being water-proof. Edited July 22, 2015 by oneday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanooku Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) For accidentally dropping a non-waterproof phone in water. There is this method to fix it. Edited July 22, 2015 by sanooku Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockhopper Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Wet cell phone? Go here: https://www.bing.com/search?q=dry+cellphone&go=Submit&qs=n&form=QBRE&pq=dry+cellphone&sc=8-13&sp=-1&sk=&cvid=9e25b4679b0b4e8088adcd5a3d81bb1b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdavies99 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Samsung S6 can be cleaned in the washing machine every week, it looks good! It's never worked though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucifer666 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Just keep the phone in a ziplok bag when you are on the beach. Had my phone fall into water several times and it has never gotten wet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gumballl Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yes, I suppose using it in the sea is a silly idea, I realise that now, I don't like the beach anyway But I love waterfalls & rivers so I'm still curious if it's waterproof... I'm not sure of your age, but in the ol' days at pool parties, when friends starting getting a little excited (alcohol would be the catalyst to this behavior), one would push a fellow friend into the water. Nowadays, with everyone toting mobile phones and a key FOB in their pocket, the tradition (err, practice) has unfortunately faded from most people's memory. Why don't you volunteer to put your phone in your pocket, and jump into the deep end of the pool? Report back your... ahem... your phone's status once this feat has been accomplished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Maybe the S6 is water resistant NOT waterproof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 If it were actually waterproof, this product would not need to exist.. but it does http://www.lifeproof.asia/p-1312-galaxy-s6-fre-case.aspx?color=Black/Black Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Yes, I suppose using it in the sea is a silly idea, I realise that now, I don't like the beach anyway But I love waterfalls & rivers so I'm still curious if it's waterproof... My phone has a Lifeproof case (nuud model) and is used daily in salt water. 10 months on, zero problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcoast Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 (edited) boiling water maybe? or your garden variety test Edited July 22, 2015 by wcoast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfaroukh Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 Well I don't think anyone like to test that. You can discuss it with Samsung may be . As others mentioned sea water is bad even for waterproof watch , mine got spoiled. If you ever drop your mobile into water remove the battery keep it open and then put in in a bowl full of raw rice for 48 hours the rice will soak out the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted July 23, 2015 Author Share Posted July 23, 2015 Hmm, so no experiences then, nobody wants to boil their phone here?? I'll bide my time, someone will slip up... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 If Samsung have stated, in writing (read the term and conditions CAREFULLY), that the S6 is waterproof then go ahead and use it and something goes wrong make a warranty claim! How simple is that? Should I hold your hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cracker1 Posted July 25, 2015 Share Posted July 25, 2015 You cannot remove the cover on any version of the S6. Beginning with the S6 and E7 Samsung decided to go the iPhone way and so these phones are sealed. In all likelihood all future Samsung phones will also be sealed. You can remove the SIM card and there is a second slot for an SD card or another SIM card on the side of the phone. If the S6 gets wet from being around a pool, river, waterfall or beach then I doubt you will have problems, but if the phone is completely submerged then all bets are off. I would certainly be more careful around saltwater. So there is a good chance this phone IS water-resistant, but I wouldn't want to bet on it being water-proof. Saw a guy recently in a pool with his phone in a "ZIplock" plastic bag taking photos. Might be best to try this first ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted October 5, 2015 Author Share Posted October 5, 2015 We got caught in the rain yesterday, heavy rain, my S6 Edge seemed to operate ok so we continued to use it in the rain for about an hour - we were on the scooter and using the phone with Google maps, when we got home however, things started to go wrong! The power button didn't work, the home button and the buttons either side of it work sporadically too, I wrapped it in tissue and put it directly in front of the fan, after about an hour it was all working again properly. To summarise: I'm getting a waterproof case for my S6 Edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Perhaps it is only water "resistant"? If Samsung are claiming waterproof - go and get a new phone off them for nothing. Their claim would seem to be specious at best? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostoday Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I can guarantee you that the S5 wasn't. Jumped into my pool with it one day, bought a new one the next day. Te S5 is waterproof if you just hold it down under water, not if you jump in the pool with it . Then the pressure is to high. Used mine during Songkran and even put it in a fish tank to show my friend. No problem ! My S5 is waterproof too. That is one reason I bought an S5 instead of S6 and of course the USB 3.0 instead of 2.0 and I can change the battery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaiDong Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 I liked the S6 Edge though, it's a thing of beauty and feels lovely in my hand. The battery thing, and the USB thing, don't affect me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lostinisaan Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Just keep the phone in a ziplok bag when you are on the beach. Had my phone fall into water several times and it has never gotten wet. That sounds like the fat and bald farang who lives around the corner of our place..He never showers and never gets wet. Nor his wife. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schietkop Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 I guess salt-water would be much worse then sweet-water. If your phone get wet, remove the battery and the sim (if possible) and let the phone dry. Do not use a hairdryer. You should use a hair dryer, just put it to low heat, or let it dry in the hot sun. In the end, if you dont clean the parts with Alcohol and an ultrasonic cleaner, corrosion will form and your phone will be RIP as no matter if you dry it, residu of minerals will settle on the metal conductive parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaseTheBass Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 The S6 is NOT waterproof and Samsung have never claimed it to be so. The S7 is waterproof to a depth of 1.5m for 30 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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