Don't use your waterproof Sony smartphones under water brehs

[JordanWearinThe45]

If you head on over to Sony's website today, the company will warn you not to use its Xperia smartphones while underwater. That might come as a surprise, especially as Sony has repeatedly touted the waterproof capabilities of its devices in the past. But really, you shouldn't be doing it. XperiaBlog points out that the handset maker is now taking additional measures to discourage the practice, and has updated its website to help customers avoid making a costly mistake while at the pool.

In describing what its phones are capable of, Sony says: "Remember not to use the device underwater." To receive an IP68 rating, a phone must be able to withstand liquid under pressure for "long periods." It has to remain leak-proof down to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. Sony's phones can do this -- they've passed the test.

Sony explains: "The IP rating of your device was achieved in laboratory conditions in standby mode, so you should not use the device underwater, such as taking pictures. It also says: "Do not use the device to take photos while performing any type of activity underwater, including diving or snorkeling."

It's important to note that Sony issued these warnings for the Xperia Z3+, but they now also cover the company's latest flagship: the Xperia Z5. Because Sony isn't required to operate an Xperia handset while it's being subjected to water and dust tests, the phone maker is reinforcing the fact that its devices were never intended to be subjected to a shallow dive.

What should you do if you own a top-end Xperia? Well, you're clear to use it in "wet surroundings." You can probably use it briefly while underwater, but that's completely on you. Sony is just trying to set expectations and stop you from invalidating your warranty, even if it kind of flies in the face of previous marketing campaigns.

fukks the point of buying the shyt if you cant use it underwater?

Using it under water was even part of their marketing campaign:

 

[XII]

No point in even owning a droid if you can't take pictures of nice dolphins, nikka

 

[OH SOHH TRILL]

that class action about to be I think I copped like 7 of these and ruined them underwater

 

[Maddmike]

that class action about to be I think I copped like 7 of these and ruined them underwater

I thought I was the only one....I even copped a couple for my kids

 

[Dirty Mcdrawz]

i smell a lawsuit...especially if they were marketing as being able to use it underwater..

 

[Why-Fi]

its meant for accidents not for deliberate underwater use

 

[Notorious 1 E.Y.E.]

its meant for accidents not for deliberate underwater use

but it was advertised that u could

 

[Rekkapryde]

its meant for accidents not for deliberate underwater use

exactly. it's in the damn manual.

But they deserve to be sued for even implying you could. They'll probably get off though since the waterproof capabilities are blatantly listed in the instruction manual (I have an Xperia Z3)

 

[itsyoung!!]

exactly. it's in the damn manual.

But they deserve to be sued for even implying you could. They'll probably get off though since the waterproof capabilities are blatantly listed in the instruction manual (I have an Xperia Z3)

you get the manual after you buy the phone though. The advertisements, which encouraged people to buy the phones were under the intents of it being water proof. That manual counter argument would never hold up in court. Lawsuit is coming undoubtedly.

 

[Rekkapryde]

you get the manual after you buy the phone though. The advertisements, which encouraged people to buy the phones were under the intents of it being water proof. That manual counter argument would never hold up in court. Lawsuit is coming undoubtedly.

Good point, but they still got an "out" if needed.

 

[Maddmike]

I've never read a manual for any electronic I've purchased. Not even my MPC

 

[Dirty Mcdrawz]

Good point, but they still got an "out" if needed.

If their out is "it's in the manual", it's not going to hold up in a false advertisement suit. Unless there's some sort small print or something.

 

[spliz]

its meant for accidents not for deliberate underwater use

Nah shyt was being marketed for underwater use.

 

[Rice N Beans]

You probably CAN use it underwater, but the pressure will probably get to the phone alongside the resist wearing out. What's the rating for then? Use of the phone in smaller amounts of water and avoiding damage from accidents like the sink, toilet, or puddle. It's the only way these devices are "waterproof".

As another example resist watches usually are only meant to battle when you wash your hands under the tap. You take it swimming you're running the higher chance of getting fukked. Nobody's getting sued.

 

[ORDER_66]

No point in even owning a droid if you can't take pictures of nice dolphins, nikka