2023-07-30 20:38:43
The smartphone is now an integral part of our lives. He accompanies us everywhere, including on vacation. However, not all destinations are suitable for him. And if there is one to avoid, it is the beach. From sand to sea water, including the risk of theft, here are the x reasons not to take it with you.
Taking your smartphone to the beach is never a good idea. Most people underestimate the problem, but the risks are very real. Contrary to popular belief, seawater is not the biggest threat to your device, even if you are advised once morest giving it a bath. Below is a small reminder of the list of enemies for your phone.
Sand
It seems obvious, and yet. Sand is a real plague for smartphones. And don’t think that the waterproofness of your device will save it, because it is not. Yes, today’s phones are water and dust resistant. However, this resistance is only temporary. As for the sand, you are no doubt not unaware that it has the nasty habit of intruding absolutely everywhere.
Concretely, the sand can settle quite deeply in the telephones. It can, for example, cause sound problems. In particular by blocking the grilles of the loudspeakers or the microphone. But he can also have fun damaging internal components. If you are lucky, a little cleaning following opening the smartphone will solve the problem. If not, you may need to check out to have a repair professional involved.
Seawater
First of all, it is worth remembering an important fact. Water resistance tests are for fresh water only. The IP67 and IP68 certifications are of no help to it once morest seawater. Worse still, it damages your device very quickly. For what ? Simply because seawater is more corrosive.
To the risk of oxidation caused by contact with water, salt must be added. An element more than harmful to the components. Besides, your phone is not safe on your towel. Spray is quite capable of degrading the device. However, if you happen to drop it in the water, know that you will have to rinse it as soon as possible… with clear water. The goal is to remove the salt present.
The sun
Smartphones do not like extreme temperatures. This is also true for both cold and hot. A phone exposed to too high a temperature is a phone in poor health. Heat can damage the components of a smartphone beyond repair, without you realizing it.
After all, a phone exposed to the sun is bound to be hot. But let’s remember this: if your smartphone is hot on the outside, it’s even worse on the inside. In other words, your device is just as likely as you to suffer from heatstroke. To avoid the worst, do not use your phone in direct sunlight. In the worst case, your battery might swell and other components might start melting.
The flight
It is a danger much more known to vacationers. Theft is commonplace on the beaches today and swimming with peace of mind is not as easy as it used to be. Leaving your belongings unattended is no longer one of the possible options, under penalty of losing everything.
Obviously, there are a few solutions to guard once morest this type of act. Some bury their device, but it is therefore to the sand that they expose their phone. Others bring a waterproof pouch to bathe with their belongings. Practical, as long as the pocket in question does not take off with your belongings. Finally, some go swimming in turn. If the technique remains the most effective, it nevertheless prevents you from taking full advantage of the moment. In the end, the easiest way is still to go to the beach without a phone.
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