Android: This app tells you whether your cell phone can go swimming with you

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Android: This app tells you whether your cell phone can go swimming with you

A developer has released an app for Android that checks the phone's water resistance.

The app uses the data from the integrated barometer.

Users can thus assess the risk potential.

It's summer and for many people the pool or the beer garden isn't far. Your smartphone can quickly take an unintentional bath. You should test in advance whether your smartphone is waterproof. The developer Ray Wang has developed an Android app for this.

What sounds like a placebo app a lá X-ray camera and night vision device is based on technology and measured values. Because the developer uses the barometer sensor integrated in most cell phones for the test. Fluctuations in pressure can indicate a leak.

Versatile control tool

For example, if you want to check the integrity of a new smartphone or a used cell phone, you can use the app to check whether the inside of the device has been opened. The barometer tests the seal inside the device. Large discrepancies may indicate that the seals have been broken.

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The Water Resistance Tester is characterized by its simple use and is suitable as the first testing tool, which of course can only provide rough information. To be 100% sure, you should consult a professional.

The app is free and is financed by a small advertising banner at the bottom. You can support the developer with a tip via a button and thus unlock the ad-free version. However, there is no real in-app shop. The Water Resistance Tester is available in the Google Play Store. It does not require any permissions other than network access.

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