Take off the case and unplug everything
A case can hold water against the grille. Remove it, unplug the charger and switch off Bluetooth so the sound goes to the phone speaker, not your earbuds.
Turn the volume up
Use the side buttons to set media volume to maximum. On iPhone, also turn off silent mode.
Point the speaker at the floor
Hold the phone so the speaker holes face down. Gravity does half the work. On most phones the main speaker is on the bottom edge.
Press "Eject water"
Start with Quick mode. You should feel a light buzz in your hand and may see small drops come out.
Wipe and repeat
Dry the grille with a soft, lint-free cloth between rounds. Two or three rounds is usually enough. If the sound is still dull, use Deep mode.
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Water Eject from Your Phone Speakers
Turn your volume all the way up, WaterEject & Dust from Phone Speakers point at the floor and press play. This water eject sound is a low 165 Hz tone that shakes the speaker and pushes the trapped water out.
Short answer
Play a 165 Hz tone at full volume for 30–60 seconds with the speaker facing down. Wipe the grille, then repeat 2–3 times. If it still sounds muffled, let the phone air-dry for an hour and run it again.
- Take the case off
- Disconnect Bluetooth audio
- Turn off silent mode
- Volume to maximum
5 steps to clear a wet phone speaker
How to get water out of your phone (not just the speaker)
Switch it off if it went under water
If the phone was fully under water, turn it off and don't switch it on again to "check". A phone that is off is much safer while water is inside. After a small splash you can leave it on.
Dry the outside and take off the case
Wipe the phone with a soft cloth. Remove the case, because it traps water along the edges and around the ports.
Tap out the ports
Hold the phone with the charging port facing down and tap it gently against your palm. Do the same with each speaker grille facing down.
Play the water eject sound
Sound only handles water removal from the speaker. Once the phone is on, run the tool above for 2–3 rounds.
Let it air-dry before you charge it
Leave it in a dry place with some airflow, for example near a fan on a cool setting. Wait at least 30 minutes before charging, and a full day if it was under water.
The best way to get water out of a phone is simple: gravity, airflow and time. Sound speeds up the speaker part, but for water removal from a phone that went under water, drying it in the air is still the safest method. That is why rice, heat and blowing into the ports are on the list of things to avoid below.
How a sound can push water out
Inside your speaker is a thin cone that moves back and forth to make sound. When water gets into the grille, it clings to the tiny holes and the small space in front of the cone. That is why your phone suddenly sounds quiet, muffled or crackly. The good news: a strong low tone can get water out of the speaker in under a minute.
Why 165 Hz?
Phone speakers are small. Very deep notes (below about 100 Hz) are too low for them to play loudly, and high notes barely move the cone. The range from about 150 to 200 Hz is the sweet spot: low enough for big movement, high enough for a small speaker to play at full power. That is why 165 Hz is the default here.
The Apple Watch uses the same idea. Its Water Lock feature plays a tone to clear the speaker after a swim.
Deep mode sweeps from 120 to 250 Hz because every phone model is tuned a little differently. The sweep makes sure your speaker hits its strongest point at some moment during the run.
Which mode should you use?
| Mode | Sound | Time | Use it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quick | 165 Hz pulse | 30 s | A splash, rain, a sweaty workout or a few drops in the grille. |
| Deep | 120–250 Hz sweep | 60 s | The phone fell in a sink, pool or toilet, or Quick did not fully fix it. |
| Gentle | 165 Hz, 55% level | 20 s | Older phones, tablets, laptop speakers, or if you hear rattling. |
| Custom | 50–500 Hz | 10–120 s | You want to try another frequency or a longer run. |
iPhone, Android, Apple Watch and AirPods
- iPhone
Water eject on iPhone
Open this page in Safari or Chrome. If you hear nothing, check silent mode and make sure AirPods are not connected.
Seeing "Liquid Detected"? That alert is about the charging port, not the speaker. Read the iPhone guide.
- Android
Water eject on Android
Works in Chrome, Samsung Internet and Firefox. Most Android phones have the main speaker on the bottom edge, and many use the top earpiece as a second speaker.
Run one round with the bottom facing down, then one with the top facing down. Read the Android guide.
- Apple Watch
Use the built-in Water Lock
Your watch already has this feature. Open Control Center, tap the water drop icon, and follow the prompt on screen to turn it off. The watch then plays its own eject tone.
- AirPods & earbuds
Mostly a drying job
Earbuds play too quietly for the tone to do much. Wipe them with a dry cloth, set them mesh-side down and let them air-dry. Don't put wet earbuds back in the case.
Want it on your Home Screen?
You don't need to download anything. This tool also works as a free app to get water out of your phone: add it to your Home Screen and it opens from its own icon, on iPhone and Android.
On iPhone you can also add Water Eject to Siri Shortcuts and start it with your voice.
What not to do with a wet phone
When sound won't fix it: if the screen flickers, the phone gets hot, the camera fogs up inside, or the speaker still crackles after a full day of drying, water is probably inside the phone. Turn it off and take it to a repair shop.
Don't put it in rice. Rice doesn't dry a phone faster than open air, and small bits of starch and dust can get stuck in the ports. Apple advises against it too.
Don't use a hair dryer or heater. Heat can harm the battery and soften the glue that keeps the phone sealed.
Don't poke the grille. Cotton buds, pins and toothpicks can tear the fine mesh and push water deeper.
Don't blow compressed air in. A strong blast can force water further inside instead of out.
Don't charge while it's wet. Wait until the port is fully dry. Skip wireless charging until then too.
Frequently asked questions
Does a water eject sound really work?
Yes, for water sitting in the speaker grille and the small space behind it. The tone makes the speaker cone move hard, which knocks drops loose. It cannot remove water that got inside the phone body.
What frequency removes water from a phone speaker?
About 150 to 200 Hz works best on most phones. 165 Hz is the common default because it is low enough to move the cone a lot and high enough for a small speaker to play loudly.
How long should I play the sound?
30 to 60 seconds per round, 2 to 3 rounds, with a quick wipe in between. If the sound is still dull, let the phone dry in open air for an hour and try again.
Can this sound damage my speaker?
Short runs are safe. 165 Hz is well inside what phone speakers are built to play. If you hear rattling or harsh noise, lower the volume or switch to Gentle mode.
Why can't I hear anything?
Check that silent mode is off, the volume is up, and no Bluetooth headphones or speakers are connected. Some browsers also stay muted until you tap the page once.
Is there a water eject shortcut for iPhone?
Yes. You can build one in a minute that opens this tool and sets the volume to maximum, then start it with Siri. See how to add it.
How to take water out of a phone that went fully under water?
Turn it off, wipe it, tap the ports out with each opening facing down, then let it air-dry for a full day before you switch it on and charge it. Once it is on, run the water eject sound for the speaker.
How to get liquid out of your phone if it was soda, coffee or salt water?
Sticky and salty liquids leave residue as they dry. If your phone is rated IP67 or IP68, rinse the affected area briefly with clean tap water, as Apple and Samsung suggest, then dry it the usual way and play the tone to clear the speaker.
Does it remove dust too?
The vibration can shake loose light dust. For lint or pocket fluff, gently brush the grille with a soft, dry toothbrush.
Can I use it on a laptop, tablet or Bluetooth speaker?
Yes. Start with Gentle mode on laptops and small speakers, and point the speaker holes down if you can.
Does this site collect my data?
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