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Dry Phone Speakers A quick sound tool for when your speaker gets muffled after water.
Water Eject Tool
Tap START. Hold the speaker facing down. Keep volume comfortable (not max).
Ready — aim for ~70–80% volume
Mode
Standard is the best first try. Heavy is stronger. Sweep changes tones for stubborn droplets.
Quick check
If your phone was in saltwater or a sticky drink (soda/coffee/juice), sound may not be enough because residue can stay inside. Use one short run, then focus on drying/cleaning—or get it serviced if distortion sticks around.
How to use
If your speaker sounds muffled after rain or a splash, it’s often just tiny droplets trapped near the grille. This tool plays low-frequency patterns to help shake those droplets loose. It’s not magic, but it’s a safe first step before you try anything risky.
Quick steps
- Take off the case (water loves hiding in case corners).
- Set volume to about 70–80% (not max).
- Hold the phone with the speaker facing down.
- Tap START and let it run for 30–60 seconds.
- Wait 2–3 minutes, then test your speaker.
Which mode should I use?
- Standard: start here for most cases (rain, light splash, quick clean-water dip).
- Heavy Duty: only if Standard didn’t improve things after 1 run and the phone got properly soaked.
- Sweep: when it’s “almost better” but still dull/crackly — changing tones can help stubborn droplets move.
Stop right away
If the sound gets harsher, starts rattling, you smell anything burnt, or the phone begins glitching — stop immediately. Lower the volume, let it dry, and don’t keep “forcing it.” Also avoid pins, heat, compressed air, and hard shaking. Those can cause real damage.
If it wasn’t clean water
Saltwater and sugary drinks can leave residue behind the grille. Sound may help a little, but residue often needs time (and sometimes service). If distortion lasts after several hours of drying, it’s worth getting it checked.
Check if the damage is still there:
After a water incident, audio can sound “mostly fine” but still have little buzzes or weak volume on one side. These quick tests help you confirm whether your speaker and microphone are actually back to normal.
Check volume, clarity, and left/right balance.
Check calls and recordings. Water can block mic holes too.
Things to do after water gets on your phone
Do these
Let it air-dry
Open air for hours/overnight helps more than most tricks.
Speaker facing down
Gravity helps. It’s boring, but it works.
Test again later
Re-check speaker and mic after a few hours.
Wait before charging
If it was very wet, don’t plug it in until it feels fully dry.
Don’t do these
No heat
Hair dryers/heaters can warp parts and damage mesh.
No sharp tools
Pins/paper clips can puncture mesh.
No compressed air
It can push liquid deeper.
No hard shaking
You can move water into other areas.
How It Works
These clips show vibration moving light material/water — phone models vary, but the idea is the same.
What people say
Short, honest results are the most helpful.
“My phone fell into the sink, and I really thought it was done for. I tried your site, hit the start button, and honestly… the sound came back. I didn’t expect it to work, but it did. Thank you!”
Hana · Seoul
“My speakers were fixed after the waterproof bag leaked at the water park. Thank you!”
Max
“work great”
Kim · iPhone 11 Pro max
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FAQ
How do I remove water from my phone speaker?
Hold your phone with the speaker facing down and run the tool for 30–60 seconds. Wait 2–3 minutes, then test.
Why does my phone speaker sound muffled after water?
Water can get trapped in the speaker mesh and block airflow, which makes audio quieter or distorted until it comes out.
Does this always work?
No. It often helps for light/moderate water near the grille. It can’t fix internal corrosion, residue, or broken parts.
How many times should I run it?
Start with one run. If there’s some improvement, wait and try one more short run. If there’s no change, stop and let it dry.
Is it safe for iPhone and Android?
It’s sound-only and works in a browser, so it’s generally safe on iPhone/Android. Keep volume comfortable (not max).
What should I avoid?
Avoid heat, pins, compressed air, and hard shaking. Those can damage mesh or push liquid deeper.
What if it still sounds bad later?
Give it more drying time and test again. If distortion lasts after many hours (or after salt/sugary liquids), it may need cleaning/service.