For many of us, the lack of waterproofing or the Google Pixels is not a total dealbreaker. Millions of people around the globe will purchase the Pixel or Pixel XL without having a second thought on the waterproofing feature.However, many of us know the perils of accidentally dropping our smartphones in the toilet. Hence waterproofing your smartphone makes a good sense. Here is a roundup of a few tips of waterproofing your Goggle Pixel.

Purchase a waterproof case

One of the most logical options of waterproofing your device is through a waterproof case. With such cases, you get to use your Google Pixel without worrying about dropping your smartphone in water. Here are some of the high-quality cases for your pixel:

LifeProof FRE

This waterproof proof case is the solution to protecting your Pixel from everything. This case is dirt-proof, drop-proof, waterproof, and snow proof, so you will never have to worry about your device. The LifeProof FRE cases have passed the U.S. Military Standard test for vibrations and drops. This means you would be hand-pressed to crash your Pixel’s cage.

Get a waterproof sack

The universal waterproof smartphone bags are good for keeping your Pixel absolutely dry. They are awesome for those who like living an active life or going on vacation. Waterproof sacks are not a practical solution, so it is likely you won’t have to use it every day, but for specific times such as when you are hiking or at the beach.One of the best phone bags for your Pixel device is the JOTO universal dry bag. This bag is rated IPX8 which is good for ingress protection. It means that a device can be submerged in this bag for a good amount of time. According to JOTO, it is safe even up to 100 feet deep.The bag has a clear view on the front and back. This means that you can easily use your device and even take photos with the bag on.

Tips to keep your Pixel dry

In case you fill spending $90 for a waterproof bag or a LifeProof case does not suit your lifestyle, these tips will help you keep your device dry.

 Avoid taking it out in the rain

The urge of taking your Pixel on a rainy day as you walk down the street can at times overcome you. If you are looking to keep your device dry, inside and out, make sure it stay pocketed in the wet weather.

Dry it off as soon as it gets wet

If your Google Pixel device gets wet, wipe it immediately with a soft cloth especially if your device is in a case. It might be unlikely that water will penetrate inside and do damage, but you wouldn’t want to take any chances.The best way to waterproof your new Pixel XL and Pixel is the LifeProof FRE, but if it turns out to be too expensive, get a waterproof phone bag when traveling, and just be careful.
Source: AndroidAuthority

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What's my model number?

There are several ways to locate your model number:

Option 1
On your device, go to Settings, then "About device" and scroll down to "Model number"
Option 2
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Option 3
Using Samsung's model/serial number location tool

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