Will restore data from a drowned phone

Recovering data from a submerged phone can be a difficult task, but there are a few steps you can try.

1. Turn off the phone and do not turn it on until it is completely dry. This will help prevent short circuits or damage to electrical components.
2. Carefully remove all accessible parts (SIM card, SD card) from the device.
3. Completely dry the phone at room temperature without using a hair dryer or other sources of hot air.
4. If possible, do it yourself: separate the battery cover (if possible), as well as any protective plastic plug on the USB/charging ports for further cleaning of the contact points from the remaining liquid
5. Place your wet unit under simple table salt works best - it absorbs lickable liquids faster, serves as a "small" active element.
6. If the data is still not available through the device itself, you can try to connect it to the computer using a USB cable and check whether the device will be detected. If yes, then you can copy the data to your computer.
7. If all other methods do not work or if the importance of the data is very high, seek professional help from data recovery specialists.

In any case, it is recommended to consult with specialists for the most safe and effective recovery of data from your phone after splashing with liquids.

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