Why does my Samsung keep saying moisture detected?

You may get a Moisture detected error even if your phone did not come into contact with water. Exposure to environments with high humidity may also trigger a water drop icon. Try drying your device, and if your charging port is completely dry, restart your phone.
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How do you fix moisture detected in charging port?

Fixing Moisture Detected Error on Samsung
  1. Use a soft dry cloth to gently wipe your Samsung phone and shake it while keeping the charging port down. ...
  2. Take a plastic or rubber toothpick, wrap it with tissue paper or thin cotton cloth, and move it gently inside the USB port to wipe the moisture.
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How do I get rid of Samsung moisture warning?

7 Answers
  1. Buy a wireless charger and get enough charge on it to atleast be able to get into settings (2-3% would be enough)
  2. GO into settings and into battery usage.
  3. Scroll down to 'Recent Battery Usage' and find the app 'Android System'
  4. Tap on that and then tap on 'Force Stop'.
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How do I stop moisture warning?

How to Disable Moisture Detect on Android phones
  1. Dry your phone completely using a soft dry cloth and then recheck your phone by plugging it in.
  2. Remove your phone from any humid areas and put it by a fan to dry out the USB port, then plug it back in to see if the error is now fixed.
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How do you reset a Samsung phone moisture sensor?

Turn off the device. Press and hold the Volume Up key and the Bixby / Power key. When the Android logo displays, release both keys.
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Moisture Detected in Samsung Charging USB Port - Fix for Galaxy S8, S9, S10, A20, Note 9



Will the moisture notification go away?

You don't want to charge your phone with water in the port. It will go away after it actually drys. Sometimes it takes a little while. The good news is that you can still wirelessly charge it if you really need a charge while you wait.
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Why is my phone saying moisture detected when its not wet?

You may get a Moisture detected error even if your phone did not come into contact with water. Exposure to environments with high humidity may also trigger a water drop icon. Try drying your device, and if your charging port is completely dry, restart your phone.
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How long does it take for moisture detected to go away Samsung?

Usually this type of issue resolves after 30 minutes or so. Moisture warning is not always connected to getting the phone in physical contact with water but can be also due to temperature changes.
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How long does it take for moisture to dry in USB port?

Wait for moisture to evaporate.

Water will naturally evaporate from the charging port within approximately 1 to 2 hours. If any liquid other than fresh water enters the charging port of your device, you must rinse it in fresh water and dry it thoroughly with a dry, soft cloth.
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Why does my Android keep saying moisture detected?

Samsung has built this moisture-detecting feature into its phones for several years in a bid to protect your handset from corrosive damage caused by plugging your charger into the damp charging port. The alarm is triggered by attempting to plug in the charger, so it's best to avoid doing so until the port has dried.
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How do I dry out my phone charging port?

Put Your Phone in Front of a Fan, or Leave it to Dry Naturally. If you want to speed up the drying process of your phone's USB port, we recommend placing it in front of a fan or even near an open window (if you're sure it's not going to rain!).
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Why does my Samsung S9 keep saying moisture detected?

Step 1 Galaxy S9 Plus Moisture Detected Fix

If there is water or too much moisture present in the connector, it will trigger a warning/audio beep - and disable charging. The water present check is performed when charger is inserted. Salt water, or water with clorine is absolutely not good for the connector.
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