How can I test the water resistance on my S24 Ultra before putting it in water?

[dandygyan1]

Hi wanted to know how to test the water resistance of my s24 ultra before puting it in water what code is it that you dial that tells you the resistance of it and if air is going in

[LongHiker]

@dandygyan1 The S24 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min). Personally.... I would only submit your phone to water if you, (1) have everything backed up, and (2) are good with replacing your phone. 

The water resistance isn't really designed for you to use your phone as an underwater device. It is more to protect it from accidental or incidental water exposure. 

There is no code to dial. 

[kimberleigh]

1.5 meters up to 30 min. I'm not aware of a code though.

[realaud]

Why would you put your phone in water deliberately without a protective sleeve? I believe the phones have a water resistance rating so as to prevent against accidental water exposure like spilling a glass of water on it, accidental bowl drops, failure of protective sleeves, and splashes. It does not mean you can take it swimming with you. You should still always protect it from water, if possible.

[usermzeJaY3BsM]

What would the code do?  You think there is a vacuum inside the device that can check for water tightedness?  Codes can only be used to check to see if a certain hardware module functions, and there is no electronics that control waterproof abilities.  This is like asking for a code to see if your phone is inside a Ziplock bag. 

There is only one test for this.  Put it in water.  If it survives, Pass!  If it dies, Fail (and you are out of warranty as they don't warranty any water caused damage)!  Do YOU want to risk the test?

[meself]

No idea what you mean

[DeltaBravo94]

My answer is don't test it. You don't go about testing the seatbelt and airbag in your car, do you? Regardless, you need a different hobby than testing water resistance of your phone.

[kenjamd]

I have an app I keep on hand to check this regularly, called Water Resistance Tester. It reads the built in barometer then prompts you to press on the screen to see if the pressure changes and verify the seals are intact.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ray.waterresistancetester

[skibik]

There is a similar post on Samsung Reddit where a person used their S10 as an underwater camera and it did cause some issue and was able to get it to turn back on but lost the ability to use touch on the screen. Granted it was a 5 year old phone but still, I don't get why someone would purposely do this to a phone that isn't meant for it, especially a $1200+ phone. If you are planning on using it for underwater photography get a waterproof camera, they cost less than 1/3 the price of an S24U. JMO!