Water Resistance TesterA free app available on the Google Play Store, it is designed to test the water resistance of an Android smartphone in just a few minutes. “This app is IP67/IP68 seals your phone using the built-in barometer. describes the developer on the Play Store page dedicated to the app.
The developer explains using barometerA pressure sensor found in most high-end smartphones on the market to determine if the protective seals, which should prevent water from entering the structure, are in good condition. Concretely, the app is based on pressure applied to the smartphone. Changes in pressure may indicate a gasket has failed.
How to test the water resistance of an Android smartphone with the Water Resistance Tester app?
The operation of the application is very simple. After installing it on your phone, simply follow the onscreen instructions. The leak test only takes a few minutes. How to do water resistance test:
- open app
- Press firmly with both thumbs to the places shown on the screen.
- Do not touch your smartphone after the process has started.
- The result then appears on the screen.
As can be seen in the comments on the Play Store or Reddit, the Water Resistance Tester app is recording good results. While IP68 certified phones passed the test without any problems, it was announced that devices without IP certification were not waterproof.
note this similar apps have already appeared on Play Store. But these legacy apps seem to rely on seals found in older phones. De facto, they can’t reliably test a new phone.
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