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Roboyorkie · 07-31-2010, 03:52 PM

yes, the rice trick does work, it draws out the moister, and the ziploc is probably a better bet, cause you have a closed in environment. I would leave it in their for a few days, then power it on

stovesj · 07-31-2010, 04:38 PM

I've heard that you should remove the battery first and then put it in a zip lock bag with rice. Good luck, hope it works for you!!!

Shanatink · 07-31-2010, 04:52 PM

Ive heard several people tried the rice trick and it worked. I accidently washed my iphone in the washing machine and I didnt know about the rice trick at that time. It was a bad day so I know how you feel!

MaddiesMommie · 07-31-2010, 05:34 PM

My phone does not have a SIM card but I did remove the SD card and battery and placed them in the bowl of rice. I didn't cover the bowl, I was thinking the moisture needed to evaporate and not sweat. I hope it still works.

I am so happy to see this trick has worked for so many of you.

rhondah · 07-31-2010, 06:35 PM

My nephew did the same thing with his DS game and the rice trick worked! I hope it will work for you.

CouversMom · 07-31-2010, 09:09 PM

I hope this works!!

My mom just went swimming with her brand new iPhone 4g and had to have it replaced.

Good luck!

MaddiesMommie · 08-01-2010, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by CouversMom

I hope this works!!

My mom just went swimming with her brand new iPhone 4g and had to have it replaced.

Good luck!

That is my fear. I hate the tought of having to shell out the dough for a new one. I have looked on craigslist but a few deals were too good to be true, so I figured they were locked phones.

If I go that route I will just have them meet me at a Sprint store.

MaddiesMommie · 08-02-2010, 04:38 PM

<----- this was me at 6 a.m. this morning. The rice worked! I have my phone back!! YAY!

So, if your phone ever decides to go for a swim. Immediatly take the battery out, DO NOT push any buttons, and put them both in a bowl and cover with rice. Wait at least 2 days, pray, pray, and pray some more. Then put it all back together, read all your missed texts, and call someone to celebrate being back in the cell phone world.

Roboyorkie · 08-02-2010, 04:50 PM

Glad to hear your phone is back

megansmomma · 08-02-2010, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MaddiesMommie

<----- this was me at 6 a.m. this morning. The rice worked! I have my phone back!! YAY!

So, if your phone ever decides to go for a swim. Immediatly take the battery out, DO NOT push any buttons, and put them both in a bowl and cover with rice. Wait at least 2 days, pray, pray, and pray some more. Then put it all back together, read all your missed texts, and call someone to celebrate being back in the cell phone world.

To my personal YT stalker! Glad to hear you are officially up and running again!

MaddiesMommie · 08-02-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Roboyorkie

Glad to hear your phone is back

Thanks

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Originally Posted by megansmomma

To my personal YT stalker! Glad to hear you are officially up and running again!

me too! Hard being a stalker without all the right equipment.

LunasMomma · 08-03-2010, 07:18 AM

Oh YAY!!!!!!1 Glad to know that it works, and I'll remember this trick just in case

TresCutePiggies · 08-03-2010, 08:12 AM

I came in to say I'd read about the rice trick before but never used it myself. I'm so glad it worked for you!

I think the key is NOT touching it at all for at least 48 hours.

gizmostowers · 08-03-2010, 09:17 AM

My daughter did that with hers. I wrapped each part up in tin foil and put it in the freezer for a hour and it came back on. I used to work at a cell phone place and it was different tricks we would try. Even puting it in the dryer. Depends on how bad the phone is already. The rice bag never seemed to work.

07-31-2010, 04:38 PM	#17
stovesj Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kenmore, Washington Posts: 3,299	I've heard that you should remove the battery first and then put it in a zip lock bag with rice. Good luck, hope it works for you!!! __________________ JoanneGracie and Izzy Wag More...Bark Less

07-31-2010, 04:52 PM	#18
Shanatink Mommy to 3 Princesses Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 11,030	Ive heard several people tried the rice trick and it worked. I accidently washed my iphone in the washing machine and I didnt know about the rice trick at that time. It was a bad day so I know how you feel! __________________ Custom Dog Clothing Boutique www.TinkerbellsCloset.com

07-31-2010, 06:35 PM	#20
rhondah Mama's girl Phoebe Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: nc Posts: 887	My nephew did the same thing with his DS game and the rice trick worked! I hope it will work for you. __________________ Rhonda ...Mama to Phoebe RIP sweet girl

07-31-2010, 09:09 PM	#21
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I hope this works!! My mom just went swimming with her brand new iPhone 4g and had to have it replaced. Good luck! __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

08-03-2010, 07:18 AM	#27
LunasMomma Izzy's Momma Too! Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Stuart, Florida Posts: 8,799	Oh YAY!!!!!!1 Glad to know that it works, and I'll remember this trick just in case __________________ Tracy, Mom to Izzy and Luna

07-31-2010, 03:52 PM	#16
Roboyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	yes, the rice trick does work, it draws out the moister, and the ziploc is probably a better bet, cause you have a closed in environment. I would leave it in their for a few days, then power it on

07-31-2010, 05:34 PM	#19
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	My phone does not have a SIM card but I did remove the SD card and battery and placed them in the bowl of rice. I didn't cover the bowl, I was thinking the moisture needed to evaporate and not sweat. I hope it still works. I am so happy to see this trick has worked for so many of you.

08-02-2010, 04:38 PM	#23
MaddiesMommie LoveMy2 Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 4,060	<----- this was me at 6 a.m. this morning. The rice worked! I have my phone back!! YAY! So, if your phone ever decides to go for a swim. Immediatly take the battery out, DO NOT push any buttons, and put them both in a bowl and cover with rice. Wait at least 2 days, pray, pray, and pray some more. Then put it all back together, read all your missed texts, and call someone to celebrate being back in the cell phone world.

08-02-2010, 04:50 PM	#24
Roboyorkie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	Glad to hear your phone is back

08-03-2010, 08:12 AM	#28
TresCutePiggies Owned by Rory & Lane Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,893	I came in to say I'd read about the rice trick before but never used it myself. I'm so glad it worked for you! I think the key is NOT touching it at all for at least 48 hours. __________________ Rory and Lane now have a dog blog, Doggie Debutantes. Find us on Facebook here.

08-03-2010, 09:17 AM	#29
gizmostowers Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: GA Posts: 112	My daughter did that with hers. I wrapped each part up in tin foil and put it in the freezer for a hour and it came back on. I used to work at a cell phone place and it was different tricks we would try. Even puting it in the dryer. Depends on how bad the phone is already. The rice bag never seemed to work. __________________ www.krystalstowers.origamiowl.com https://www.mythirtyone.com/434179/ Gizmo * Peaches * Poncho