We all fear a sudden downpour drenching our smartphones or that inevitable spill of coffee over our beloved gadget, no matter how careful we are with it. Although there are many water-resistant smartphones available these days, that extra protection comes along with a hefty price tag.

Has your smartphone decided to go for a swim? Don’t worry! We have five steps to help rescue your water-damaged phone and reconnect you to Opera Mini, so you can get on with effortless browsing.

• Switch off the phone.
• Separate the SIM card, memory card and battery from the phone.
• Wipe down the phone gently with an absorbent cloth or tissue.
• Bury it in a bag full of uncooked rice.
• Let it stand for 72 hours before switching it on.

Got any tips of your own? Share it with us in the comments section below.

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