Samsung taken to court in Australia for misleading customers about IP rating

04 July 2019
The company's ads showed the phone being used in the ocean, even if it was only tested in “fresh water” conditions.

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Hope people win big time

    Baykko, 06 Jul 2019In that case I am with One Plus and whoever said that IP ra... moreDifferent brand have vary SOP. I don't know how is the one plus SOP. It depends situation. User fault or device fault.
    This water-resistant feature making smartphone even more durable and you can harass-free with water. As for flagship become expensive so the water-resistant become a basis required for durability, if it doesn't come with water-resistant, it may get dust faster and you will stay away from any water juice liquid.

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      Alan, 05 Jul 2019I actually did use and drop my Sony Z1 into the sea after I... moreWell i believe you but i saw Sonim XP7 most rugged phone of 2016 died in salt water withing 120 seconds.

        Kabbi, 05 Jul 2019They won't even cover it if it was fresh water. Phone compa... moreIn that case I am with One Plus and whoever said that IP rating is useless and only works to inflate the price of the phone.

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          • 05 Jul 2019

          I went through 2 S10 5G and both have water ingress issue. The camera would fog up on the inside

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            • 05 Jul 2019

            WHY THOUGH, 04 Jul 2019???What is not clear? I dived, what, good 1m in sea for a good 2-3min to take some photos.

            When I came out i poured normal water over it and over the connectors to clear the salt and let it dry.


            Want to see a pic?

              Anonymous, 04 Jul 2019I dived into water with my s9 , for a few moments then wash... moreEvery brand have state that don't use the water-resistant phone under water.

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                Baykko, 05 Jul 2019The problem here is not wether the phone can survive salty ... moreThey won't even cover it if it was fresh water. Phone company's doesn't cover water damage

                  The problem here is not wether the phone can survive salty water or not, the problem here is that Samsung probably wont honor the warranty of the phone if you take it to them for anything and they confirm the phone has been exposed to salty water.

                  All that Samsung has to do is clarify they will still honor your warranties if the damage on the phone wasn't caused by salty water exposure.

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                    • 05 Jul 2019

                    yeah I get it....whatever. ahaha

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                      AnonD-731363, 04 Jul 2019Man thats fake and even if it were true its just one device... moreI actually did use and drop my Sony Z1 into the sea after I bought it for 2 months and it was serving me well for 3 years. I supposed I can't ask for more.

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                        AnonD-731363, 04 Jul 2019Man thats fake and even if it were true its just one device... moreBack in the day I remember when my Xperia z2 got condensation after a couple pics taken in the swimming pool. Not good

                          AnonD-731363, 04 Jul 2019Yes i did and people are unsatisfied. No phone is suitabl... moreyou underestimate the power of advertisement. your average joe won't know if IP rating are only for freshwater. their idea of phones are based on advertisement and recommendation from family/friends.

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                            Fulljack, 04 Jul 2019it's misleading advertisement, do you even read the article?Yes i did and people are unsatisfied.
                            No phone is suitable for salt water in seas.
                            Not even the most rugged ones.
                            Complete water proof case is needed othervise its crap.

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                              • 04 Jul 2019

                              AnonD-731363, 04 Jul 2019Like??? Please feel free to show me one fake add by Huawei... more"Huawei Caught Faking Smartphone Photo with a DSLR"

                              Just google it.

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                                Anonymous, 04 Jul 2019I dived into water with my s9 , for a few moments then wash... more???

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                                  Fulljack, 04 Jul 2019it's misleading advertisement, do you even read the article?Because he read the title only. And hate comes first.

                                    Luckily they didn't take Samsung to court for making their terrible tans look beautiful. It's a phone for God's sake, how ignorant are people.

                                      AnonD-731363, 04 Jul 2019Dear people please its a Samsung water resistant said phone... moreit's misleading advertisement, do you even read the article?

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                                        • 04 Jul 2019

                                        Dear people please its a Samsung water resistant said phone not a submarine.
                                        Dont expect miracles.
                                        Even a bad day for Samsung happens. Like mostly usualy-