val323•8d ago

Showerthought: my phone's 'waterproof' rating is a lie

I was hiking near the Columbia River last weekend when a sudden rainstorm hit. My phone, which is rated IP68, was in my pocket for maybe 5 minutes. It shut off and wouldn't turn back on for two days, even after sitting in rice. The repair shop guy said the rating only works in lab conditions, not real life. Has anyone else had a 'water resistant' gadget fail like this?

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jamieburns8d ago

Totally feel your pain, mine died in a drizzle.

finleythomas7d ago

Lost my last one to a light mist. Just sitting on a bench. Completely soaked the board. Makes you want to throw the whole thing in a lake.