{"id":97637,"date":"2018-02-27T16:46:39","date_gmt":"2018-02-27T16:46:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sftarticles.wpenginepowered.com\/en\/?p=97637"},"modified":"2025-07-01T23:38:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T06:38:32","slug":"how-to-protect-your-devices-from-water","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cms-articles.softonic.io\/en\/how-to-protect-your-devices-from-water\/","title":{"rendered":"How to protect your devices from water"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You and I both know it: <\/span><b>there\u2019s nothing more annoying than your cell phone falling into water. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though many gadgets already have protection against liquids, it\u2019s best not to put them to the test. In fact, we recommend adding an additional security layer to protect against liquids, so your devices last even longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here at Softonic, we\u2019re thinking of you: there\u2019s nothing better than a series of tips about&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to protect your devices from water<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>For iPhone<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are dozens of cases, and each one has a different size (just like the iPhone). However, we really like the Ounne<\/span><b>\u00a0brand<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. They usually come with IP68 certification, which guarantees industry standard quality. Also, the cases have excellent protection against dust, scratches, hits, lousy weather, spills, ice and even dirt. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Check out all the available models. Here, we\u2019ll leave you with one for the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/F6biF\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">iPhone 7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-affiliation\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__content\">\r\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/F6biF\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$19.99<\/a>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__image\">\r\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/F6biF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/91tG5xb6mZL._SL1500_.jpg\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__body\">\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__text\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/F6biF\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__title track-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">iPhone 7\/8 Waterproof Case<\/a>\r\n                <p class=\"sc-card-affiliation__supplier\">\r\n                From: <strong>Amazon<\/strong>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__cta\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/F6biF\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>For Samsung Galaxy<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In the previous section, we gave you the option to protect your iPhone; the Galaxy is no different. The <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/iTFJtM\"><b>waterproof Jaity case<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> responds pretty well when it comes to protecting against water. Are there better ones? Yes, of course, but many of them aren\u2019t designed to protect against liquids, but rather hits, scratches, etc. That\u2019s why this waterproof case is a great option.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center; width:100%; margin:12px 0;\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n  google_ad_client = \"ca-pub-8132844949421936\";\r\n  var google_ad_slot = '9677578764';\r\n  if (window.innerWidth <= 470) {\r\n    google_ad_width = 300;\r\n    google_ad_height = 50;\r\n  }\r\n  else if (window.innerWidth < 1360) {\r\n    google_ad_width = 468;\r\n    google_ad_height = 60;\r\n  }\r\n  else {\r\n    google_ad_width = 728;\r\n    google_ad_height = 90;\r\n  }\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\nsrc=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It also has IP68 protection, as well as a great design that lets you access all the smartphone buttons without any trouble. By the way, it\u2019s also attractive and doesn\u2019t usually clash with the device\u2019s design, for which we\u2019re thankful\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-affiliation\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__content\">\r\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/iTFJtM\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$24.99<\/a>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__image\">\r\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/iTFJtM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/714WBuKoS3L._SL1500_.jpg\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__body\">\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__text\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/iTFJtM\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__title track-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Samsung Galaxy S8 Waterproof Case<\/a>\r\n                <p class=\"sc-card-affiliation__supplier\">\r\n                From: <strong>Amazon<\/strong>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__cta\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/iTFJtM\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>For sports cameras<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">What&#8217;s a sports camera without the possibility of using it underwater? Though in most cases these gadgets already come with a standard case for protection, it\u2019s convenient to have a backup or even to buy a better one. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/dp\/B071VRX3N9\/?tag=softonwebsea-21\"><b>Here\u2019s where the Kupton case comes in<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Considered one of the best by users, it can be <\/span><b>submerged up to 45 meters<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> in the case of scuba diving, i.e., pretty deep. Also, it\u2019s designed for surfing or snorkeling, since the quality doesn\u2019t change the image or video quality: it stays clear and crisp as if nothing it isn&#8217;t even there. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-affiliation\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__content\">\r\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/U0yIf\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Various<\/a>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__image\">\r\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/U0yIf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/71GN8YG433L._SL1500_.jpg\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__body\">\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__text\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/U0yIf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__title track-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kupton cases and accessories<\/a>\r\n                <p class=\"sc-card-affiliation__supplier\">\r\n                From: <strong>Amazon<\/strong>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__cta\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/U0yIf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3><b>For tablets<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do you have an iPad, a Samsung Tab or another popular tablet? The <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.es\/MoKo-Funda-Impermeable-Waterproof-Actividades\/dp\/B01AJP1P04\/ref=sr_1_42?s=electronics&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1518027209&amp;sr=1-42&amp;keywords=carcasa+waterproof\">MoKo case<\/a><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0fits the major market brands perfectly. And yes, it\u2019s completely waterproof, so you can bring your device to the pool or the beach, for example, and not worry about its safety one bit.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align:center;width:100%\">\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\nvar google_ad_client = \"ca-pub-8132844949421936\";\r\nvar google_ad_slot = '9677578764';\r\nvar google_ad_width = 300;\r\nvar google_ad_height = 250;\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\"\r\nsrc=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/show_ads.js\">\r\n<\/script>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The material of the case lets you <\/span><b>maintain 100% control of the touchscreen. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Likewise, it also has all the features of rear and front cameras. Though, we must note that it doesn\u2019t protect against extreme temperatures, so use it carefully this summer. <\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-affiliation\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__content\">\r\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PMmu\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__badge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">$25.99<\/a>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__image\">\r\n            <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PMmu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81ihdpLqyzL._SL1500_.jpg\">\r\n            <\/a>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n\r\n        <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__body\">\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__text\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PMmu\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__title track-link\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Moko Waterproof Case<\/a>\r\n                <p class=\"sc-card-affiliation__supplier\">\r\n                From: <strong>Amazon<\/strong>\r\n                <\/p>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"sc-card-affiliation__cta\">\r\n                <a href=\"http:\/\/geni.us\/PMmu\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-card-affiliation__button\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buy Now<\/a>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>Are you looking at other devices?<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/ae01.alicdn.com\/kf\/HTB1dt0ipcnI8KJjSsziq6z8QpXaD\/Original-OUKITEL-U18-Mobile-Phone-5-85-inch-Full-Display-4GB-RAM-64-ROM-MT6750T-Octa.jpg_200x200.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">The 5 best smartphones for under $200<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-5-best-smartphones-for-under-200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Find out now<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/articles\/the-5-best-smartphones-for-under-200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-card-starred-link\">\r\n  <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__body\">\r\n    <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__row clearfix\">\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-logo\">\r\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"sc-card-starred-link__img\" src=\"https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/81JmGQr%2BPDL._SL1500_.jpg\" width=\"100px\" height=\"100px\">\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"sc-card-starred-link__col-title\">\r\n        <p class=\"sc-card-starred-link__title\">The 4 best smartwatches for fitness<\/p>\r\n        <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__button\" href=\"the-4-best-smartwatches-for-fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\">Read Now<\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n    <a class=\"sc-card-starred-link__link\" href=\"the-4-best-smartwatches-for-fitness\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer sponsored\"><\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You and I both know it: there\u2019s nothing more annoying than your cell phone falling into water. 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