A popular YouTube video that promises to remove water from your smartphone speakers has been scientifically analyzed . Experts have confirmed its partial effectiveness, but warn of the need for additional measures if the device gets wet.
Drowned Rescue
YouTube Video Phenomenon
For four years, Internet users have been actively reacting to one remarkable video on YouTube. Despite its outward appearance, it attracted the attention of journalists The Verge, who, together with iFixit, decided to check whether this video could really help a smartphone that had been exposed to water.
The essence of the method
A video called "Sound To Remove Water From Phone Speaker (GUARANTEED)" promises guaranteed removal of water from smartphone dynamics. For 126 seconds, the viewer is shown spiraling stained glass windows, accompanied by a low-frequency hum that causes the phone to vibrate. It is this sound, according to the creators, that should help remove moisture.
Expert Opinions
Vergecast editor-in-chief David Pierce reached out to phone manufacturers for comment. Apple, Google and Samsung limited themselves to references to standard instructions for what to do if the device gets wet. However, some experts considered the idea "reasonable enough." The theory is based on the principle of an acoustic speaker, which repels air and, theoretically, can push out droplets of liquid if the vibration is strong enough.
Eric Freeman, senior director of research at Bose, explained: "The lowest tone at maximum volume will create the most air movement that can push water out of the phone. The YouTube video does not contain deep bass , but is within the range reproduced by the phone."
Case Study
Carsten Frauenheim, a repair engineer at iFixit, drew a parallel to the Apple Watch's water ejection feature, powered by similar principle.
iFixit experiment
To test the effectiveness of the method, iFixit specialists tested on several smartphone models: iPhone 13, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 3 and Nokia 7.1. The devices were immersed in an ultraviolet bath for a minute, then shaken, played a video and left overnight. The next day, the presence of residual ultraviolet dye was checked.
Results varied: Pixel 7 Pro was almost dry, Nokia 7.1 was noticeably damp , and the iPhone 13 and Pixel 3 showed intermediate results. iFixit noted that the test is not perfect, as the phone's seal can change over time or due to damage.
Study findings
The experiment showed that the method really works, albeit partially. When playing a video, drops of liquid were observed ejecting from the speakers, but it was not possible to completely rid the device of moisture. At the end of the body, the drops oscillated rather than ejected.
Thus, using such a video is not harmful and actually helps to dry out the smartphone. However, it is not a panacea and does not get rid of all moisture. It is recommended to combine this method with the manufacturers' official recommendations on what to do if the device gets wet.
Glossary
- Apple is an American technology company, manufacturer of the iPhone and other devices
- Google is an American technology company, developer of Pixel smartphones
- Samsung is a South Korean company, a major manufacturer of smartphones
- iFixit - a company specializing in electronics repair and sale of spare parts
- Bose - an American company, manufacturer of audio equipment
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