I dropped my cell phone in a pool; dried it out, only works when its plugged into the charger?

Question

I dropped my cell phone into a pool two days ago. Wasn't my first time dropping it into water, so I seperated the battery from the phone and left it apart all day to dry. The buttons and everything works normal now, I can recieve and make calls, but only when its plugged into the charger. I've had it charging for four or five hours and it still dies once you disconnect it. I'm worried about leaving it like that because the battery gets hot, though. Am I going to need a new battery or will it work normal over time?

Answer 1

Sorry the battery is fried. Get a new one soon. There is a fire hazzard with using the water logged battery. Never talk on the phone when it is plugged in, it is called " Live-wiring" and will absolutely ruin a new battery. Good Luck

Answer 2

The battery is dead. The cell phone is obviously working when it is not dependent on the battery.

You probably shorted the battery when it was dropped in the water.

Answer 3

Try purchasing a new battery from your cell provider or from electronics store(target, bestbuy) and try that but before you buy the battery make sure you can bring it back for a refund if it doesnt work

Answer 4

buy a new battery. Or go into your providers store and have them test a new one.

Answer 5

my friend got pushed in the pol at a party and ended up hair drying it the rest of the party and it never worked

Answer 6

cell phones are basically ruined when they come in contact with water. You need a new phone that you can rely on.

Answer 7

I DID THE SAME THING EXCEPT IT WAS A TOILET NOT A POOL FOR ME I HAD TO BUY A NEW PHONE SO I HOPE YOU HAVE INSURANCE IF NOT SORRY HUN THAT'S THE BEST YOUR PHONE IS GONNA GET