Mom dropped my phone in water and didn’t turn it off immediately afterwards.

Title: A Waterlogged Dilemma: How to Handle a Phone Emergency

It was just another ordinary day until my mom borrowed my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ for work. Little did I know that a routine task would turn into a technological nightmare. During a heavy storm, she accidentally dropped my beloved phone into floodwater.

After retrieving it, she noticed that the device was still functioning, so she simply put it back in her pocket without taking the necessary precautions to turn it off or dry it out. Unfortunately, my phone remained powered on for at least 13 hours until the next day when she decided to plug it in to charge.

That’s when I received the call. My mom, still in possession of my phone, confessed to the mishap and mentioned that it wouldn’t charge properly. On top of that, she received a warning about charging, and the display began to show unusual colors. Although she eventually turned it off, she claimed that the screen returned to its normal appearance just before shutting down.

At the time, I wasn’t home to assess the damage myself, and now I’m in quite a bind. I’m hesitant to power it back on, fearing the extent of the potential water damage. Moreover, the thought of taking it to a repair shop is daunting, especially with the costs involved.

If anyone has experienced a similar situation or has insights on what could be going on with the screen, I’d greatly appreciate your input. Is it possible that it’s just a temporary glitch, or could the device be permanently damaged? Any advice or guidance would be incredibly helpful as I navigate this phone emergency. Thank you in advance! 🥲