Telephone for the Holidays
Although it may seem arduous, limit the operate of gadgets during the celebration to a minimum. If you absolutely must check your phone, become a fleeting party animal and step away from the action. Just in case, throw a packet of silica gel in your bag – it will absorb moisture that could spoil the party.
Zippered bags
Treat your phone like its whole world will come crashing down if it gets damaged (because let’s face it, it probably will) and keep it in a sheltered zip-top bag. These little saviors are easily available and will protect your phone or smartwatch from colorful chaos.
Seal the deal
Water and colored powder love to creep into phones through small holes. To outsmart this, cover the charging port, headphone jack, and speaker covers with duct tape. Think of it as incognito mode for the sensitive parts of your phone.
Don’t panic
If your phone falls into water, turn it off immediately. Do not plug it in until it is completely droughty. Hair dryers are a definite no-no – the scorching air can damage the dainty interior of your phone. Even the aged trick of soaking rice should be avoided. The best you can do is let it droughty, wait a while, and then try to turn it on and hope for the best. Or you can take it to an authorized service center the next day.
No power banks
Unless you have a waterproof power bank (which, let’s be forthright, sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie), avoid charging your phone during Holi. Your phone may survive a water battle, but power banks are a completely different story.
Be prepared
Backing up your photos, contacts and other crucial data before the holidays can be a lifesaver if your phone gets soggy or damaged.
Exploit pattern lock
Forget about fingerprint or face unlock during Holi. If your face and hands are covered in colors, these functions will not be useful. Switch to pattern (only available on Android phones) or PIN lock to avoid unlocking frustrations.
