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8 tips to protect smartphones and other gadgets when playing Holi with water and colors
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Holi is around the corner and people will be partying, taking pictures or taking videos. If you celebrate Holi with color or water, you need to protect this precious smartphone and other gadgets. There are a few things that you can do to protect your devices when playing Holi and we have put together some ideas for you here.
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Apply glycerin or moisturizer to protect the headphones from color spots
You can also apply glycerin or moisturizer to protect the headphones from damage or color spots. It will also make it easier for you to erase the colors after the festivities.
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Ziplock bags or waterproof pouch can prevent water and color from entering the phone
It’s the simplest: keep your phones, smartwatches, smartbands, or any other gadget you wear or carry in an airtight or waterproof case.
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Close the ports to add an extra layer of protection
You can just use masking tape to cover open ports like speaker grill, charging port, etc. phone or other gadget.
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Keep your phone quiet when in a ziplock bag or use tape to protect the speakers.
To protect the speakers from damage when closed with duct tape or when stored in a ziplock bag, put the phone on silent mode.
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Use pattern lock instead of biometric locks
Your phone may not recognize your fingerprint when the phone is under a ziplock bag or face (when covered in color). In such cases, you can easily use a PIN or pattern lock option to access your phone.
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Do not charge your device when it is wet or if you have just taken it out of a ziplock bag
Charging your phone or other device while wet may damage your phone. It also increases the risk of electric shock.
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Use a waterproof wrist cover to protect your smartwatch or fitness bands.
Many smartwatches and fitness bracelets are rated IP68. However, it is highly recommended to use a wrist guard to protect your smart watch or fitness band. Alternatively, you can use a plastic bag to cover your smartwatch or fitness band.
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Do not test the waterproof capabilities of your phone or other devices, the warranty generally does not cover water damage
Many modern smartphones and TWS headphones come with a water-resistant or splash-proof rating. This means that they offer protection from water and dust to some extent, this can vary depending on the rating and here the rating is high IP69. However, remember that most companies do not cover water damage under warranty.
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