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My wife had a Samsung Galaxy A25G, purchased February, 2024. It went through the wash in November, 2024, and wouldn't start up. I suspect water got in through the charging port, one of the side buttons, or the SIM card slot. It was replaced immediately, since it's essential that she has a phone.

I thought I'd try to resurrect the phone and I put it in a Tupperware container, and submerged it in dessicant silica gel beads, with the SIM card carrier removed. (Dry Indicating Silica Gel Beads Desiccants (Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Beads(Blue to Pink) - 2 lbs)

I let it sit for months, but no go. It won't charge, and of course, it
cannot be opened.

Before I chuck the phone, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any suggestions.

Thanks.
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On 2025-12-18 23:49, Boris wrote:

My wife had a Samsung Galaxy A25G, purchased February, 2024. It went through the wash in November, 2024, and wouldn't start up. I suspect water got in through the charging port, one of the side buttons, or the SIM card slot. It was replaced immediately, since it's essential that she has a phone.

I thought I'd try to resurrect the phone and I put it in a Tupperware container, and submerged it in dessicant silica gel beads, with the SIM card carrier removed. (Dry Indicating Silica Gel Beads Desiccants (Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Beads(Blue to Pink) - 2 lbs)

I let it sit for months, but no go. It won't charge, and of course, it cannot be opened.

Before I chuck the phone, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any suggestions.

Maybe if done immediately, but now... metals corrode. Water and soaps...
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"Carlos E.R." <robin_listas@es.invalid> wrote in news:rkne1mx892.ln2@Telcontar.valinor:

On 2025-12-18 23:49, Boris wrote:

My wife had a Samsung Galaxy A25G, purchased February, 2024. It went
through the wash in November, 2024, and wouldn't start up. I suspect
water got in through the charging port, one of the side buttons, or the
SIM card slot. It was replaced immediately, since it's essential that
she has a phone.

I thought I'd try to resurrect the phone and I put it in a Tupperware
container, and submerged it in dessicant silica gel beads, with the SIM
card carrier removed. (Dry Indicating Silica Gel Beads Desiccants
(Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Beads(Blue
to Pink) - 2 lbs)

I let it sit for months, but no go. It won't charge, and of course, it
cannot be opened.

Before I chuck the phone, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any
suggestions.

Maybe if done immediately, but now... metals corrode. Water and soaps...

I should have said that I did do this immediately, nonetheless...

I'll bet that the circuitry corroded fairly quickly, and soap probably crystallized when drying out.
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Boris, 2025-12-18 23:49:

My wife had a Samsung Galaxy A25G, purchased February, 2024. It went through
the wash in November, 2024, and wouldn't start up. I suspect water got in through the charging port, one of the side buttons, or the SIM card slot. It
was replaced immediately, since it's essential that she has a phone.

I thought I'd try to resurrect the phone and I put it in a Tupperware container, and submerged it in dessicant silica gel beads, with the SIM card carrier removed. (Dry Indicating Silica Gel Beads Desiccants (Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Beads(Blue to Pink) - 2 lbs)

I let it sit for months, but no go. It won't charge, and of course, it cannot be opened.

It can - but you need special tools to heat the glue and open the case.
Also see <https://www.ifixit.com>

Before I chuck the phone, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any suggestions.

I'd say at least the battery is gone due to a short circuit and the deep discharge. But it is also very likely that parts on the PCB corroded.
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On 18/12/2025 22:49, Boris wrote:

My wife had a Samsung Galaxy A25G, purchased February, 2024. It went through the wash in November, 2024, and wouldn't start up.

That was a mistake. You should *never* try to turn on a phone which has possibly got water inside it. If possible, remove the battery, then try
to dry the phone. If, however, the water was not pure, it's probably
worth trying to rinse the phone with distilled water a couple of times
before drying it with silica gel or even dry rice in a sealed container
for several days.

I suspect water got in

through the charging port, one of the side buttons, or the SIM card slot. It was replaced immediately, since it's essential that she has a phone.

I thought I'd try to resurrect the phone and I put it in a Tupperware container, and submerged it in dessicant silica gel beads, with the SIM card carrier removed. (Dry Indicating Silica Gel Beads Desiccants (Industry Standard 3-5 mm) - Reusable Desiccant Beads Silica Beads(Blue to Pink) - 2 lbs)

I let it sit for months, but no go. It won't charge, and of course, it cannot be opened.

They aren't simple to open, but there are several Youtube videos which
show how the back of the phone can be opened, particularly with the application of heat.

Before I chuck the phone, I thought I'd ask here if anyone has any suggestions.

Try offering it to your local repair shop. Not for repair, but if the
screen is good they might be able to make use of it as a replacement for another phone with a cracked screen. If, however, there is personal
stuff on the phone, you might not want to do that in case some of it is recoverable.
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Jeff
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