THIS SHORTCUT COULD SAVE YOUR PHONE FROM WATER DAMAGE

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With the weather getting warmer and time by a pool, lake or ocean increasing, it’s possible your phone will take an accidental dip in the water. If your phone accidentally goes for a “swim,” here are some ways to avoid an expensive repair.

What is the Water Eject Feature?

If your phone gets wet (accidents happen), you can use this Shortcut to play a special high-frequency sound clip for about 12 seconds. The sound waves help push any water that might be stuck in your speaker out of your phone. This can be a total lifesaver for your device, especially if you act quickly, don’t panic; just use the Water Eject Shortcut and save the day!

Which device models work for this Shortcut?

If your iPhone is running iOS 12 or a newer version, you’re all set to use this Shortcut. You can find compatible devices like the iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus or the iPhone 14 Pro, available on our website now!

How does the iPhone Water Eject feature work?

Here’s the step-by-step guide to getting the Water Eject Shortcut up and running on your iPhone:

  1. Head over to the Apple App Store and download the Shortcuts app.
  2. Once you’ve got the app, open your favorite internet browser on your iPhone and visit ShortcutsGallery.com.
  3. Look for the “Water Eject Shortcut” and click on its page.
  4. Tap the “Get Shortcut” button, and it’ll open up the Shortcuts app.
  5. Choose “Add Shortcut.”
  6. You can now select the “Water Eject Shortcut” and hit “Start.” From there, you can select your preferred intensity level to activate the feature.
  7. Also, you can now tell Siri, “Hey Siri, Water Eject.”

How can I use the Water Eject on an Android phone?

While this Feature can’t be used in the same way as on an iPhone, there are steps that you can follow to obtain the same sound clip to play on your Android device:

  1. Open any browser on your phone and go to OnlineToneGenerator.com.
  2. Click “Save.”
  3. Wait for the file to download.
  4. Open your “Files” app and head to the “Downloads” folder.
  5. Find the “165.wav” file.
  6. Click on it to select it.
  7. Hit “Play.”

We hope now you’ll be able to utilize this Shortcut the next time your iPhone or Android device comes in contact with water. We here at Consumer Cellular know that accidents can happen at any time, so having a course of action can be the difference between keeping your current device and having to purchase a new one.