This is a DIY moment. While most people are conditioned to send back broken merchandise, your phone s warranty probably doesn t cover water damage. And you may not have much luck pulling a fast one on your phone company most modern phones come with a water sticker that permanently changes color if it gets wet.
So, go ahead: get out that box of rice.
Step #1: Remove the Battery Juan Camilo BernalGetty Images
Immediately cut the power by removing the battery. We know it s tempting, but resist the urge to power up your phone to see if it works just turning it on can short out the circuits.