How to Get Water out of Phone Speakers

Even if your phone has an IP rating that indicates that it is resistant to water and dust, this does not usually make it completely waterproof, as we see with most phones. If it does not enter the device, traces of liquids or dust may remain in holes such as the speakers.

This article discusses how to get water out of phone speakers. You have different ways to get water out of phone speakers. You can do it by hand or using applications that have been created explicitly for this.

How to get water out of phone speakers – step-by-step

1# Make use of your phone’s speaker cleaner

1. Go to Settings on your phone.
2. Tap on Additional Settings and then the “Speaker Cleaner or Clear Speaker” feature if your phone has anything like that.
3. If you don’t find this feature in your additional settings, go to your sound settings.
4. Tap on Clear Speaker or Speaker Cleaner
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.

2# Get the Speaker Cleaner app

1. If your phone does not have the Speaker Cleaner feature, Go to your app store and download the Speaker Cleaner app.
2. If you’re using your earbuds or Bluetooth speaker, disconnect from them.
3. Increase or raise your phone’s volume to the maximum.
4. In the app, set the switch to – Switch to Ear Speaker to get water out of the ear speaker.
5. Now, tap on the Start Cleaning button.

3# Try manual drying

1. Try blasting high-pitched sounds to get water out of your phone.
2. Alternatively, you can leave your phone out to completely dry out. Leaving it under room temperature for up to 24 hours can work pretty well. Ensure your speaker is faced downwards to ensure the water is drained effectively.
3. Rice can also help. Burry your phone entirely in uncooked rice for up to 24 hours, and your phone should be fine.

How to get water out of top iPhone speaker – 5 methods

• 1# One of the best options is to use a fan or a blower. This is a safe process that Apple highly recommends.
• 2# Another option is to get the Sonic V app from the App Store and follow the on-screen instructions.
• 3# Visit a speaker-fixing website like FixMySpeaker or OnlineToneGenerator
• 4# Use silica gel to speed up the process. The iPhone should be placed in a sealed box with silica gel packs to drain the water.
• 5# Contact Apple support and inspect your phone if the abovementioned processes do not work.

How to clean phone speaker grill

Over time, dust and dirt that you may not even notice accumulate in your phone’s speakers! And if you don’t clean it often enough, the device’s sound will get muffled. Before heading to the repair shop, you can try a few techniques to clean the speakers from the outside and inside the phone.

1# Locate the phone speakers

An iPhone’s speakers will typically be located at the bottom left and right of the charger port. A Samsung’s speakers will usually also be on the bottom of the device, but only to the right or left of the charger port. The top speakers are almost always located on the front of the phone, at the level where you place your ears.

Be aware that the speakers can sometimes be located in other places, such as on the side, near the volume button, or at the bottom of the front of the phone.

2# Run a cotton swab over the outside of the speakers

Gently move the cotton swab in circular motions over the speaker holes, applying light pressure. Continue in this way until all the dirt has been removed. Press the cotton swab into the holes if the speaker grill holes are large enough.

Be careful not to press too hard: press just enough so that the end of the cotton ball enters the hole. Once inside, rub the cotton swab from left to right, pressing lightly. Change the cotton swab when it gets dirty.

3# Press a small ball of Patafix into the speaker holes

Get a pack of Patafix; you can buy it at an office supply store or on the Internet. Take a 2 or 3 cm piece of patafix and roll it into a small ball. Knead the material until it is soft and malleable. After that, press it into the speaker holes. Exert sufficient pressure so that the Patafix enters the holes. Press for 2-3 seconds, then take out the paste from the speaker. Keep doing this until no more dust comes out of the speaker.

4# Clean the grille with a toothbrush 

Place a medium soft bristle toothbrush parallel to the top of the phone and brush it up and down. Then turn the toothbrush vertically (parallel to the side of the phone) and wiggle it from side to side.

Tilt the brush upwards and scrub with the bristles underneath to remove stubborn dirt.

Always use a medium-bristle toothbrush. Soft bristles will not be enough to remove dirt, while hard bristles will be too thick to fit into the small holes in the speaker.

How to clean phone speakers on iPhone

1. Clean the speaker gently with a soft bristle nano brush. Ensure the brush is completely dry.
2. After that, use a hairdryer or an air blower in short bursts to take out dust from your iPhone’s speakers.
3. You can use a special cleaning putty, but it should be sticky to achieve the best results.

How to turn on water eject on iPhone

There are two steps to turn on water ejection on an iPhone:

1# Enable untrusted shortcuts on your iPhone

1. Go to your Settings app and tap on “Shortcuts.”
2. Tap on “Allow Untrusted Shortcuts“
3. Read Apple’s message and confirm the dialogue.
4. Finally, enter your iPhone Pincode to confirm the setting.

2# Use Siri Water Ejection

1. Use this link to go to the “Water Eject” shortcut.

• Continue by tapping “Add Shortcut“

• When the “Add Shortcut” button is tapped, the “Begin Water Ejection” notification appears; click on it. A “start” option appears; click on it.

• Then select “an intensity level” to begin ejection.