On iPhone, turn off Silent mode; on Android, check the Media volume slider.Raise the media volume with the side buttons while the tone is playing.Disconnect other headphones or speakers unless that is the output you intend to test.

Android Speaker Cleaning & Water Eject Guide

Quick answer: follow the manufacturer's liquid-care steps before playing a tone. Samsung says to turn off a non-water-resistant Galaxy exposed to liquid and seek service, and a phone that seems to work normally can still be damaged inside. If the phone is safe to operate after its prescribed care, disconnect Bluetooth audio, check Media volume and try one short browser-tone comparison with the speaker opening downward. Samsung's documented “Eject water with sound” control is for Galaxy watches; it is not a reason to skip the phone's drying and service steps.

Browser sound tool

Water-eject tone

A gentle 165–230 Hz sweep generated on this device.

Ready to play

Begin at a comfortable volume. Stop if the sound is uncomfortable or distortion gets worse.

Hearing nothing?

On iPhone, turn off Silent mode; on Android, check the Media volume slider.
Raise the media volume with the side buttons while the tone is playing.
Disconnect other headphones or speakers unless that is the output you intend to test.

Sound played but nothing changed?

Stop repeating the tone if the speaker sounds the same or worse. A sweep cannot establish that the phone is dry or repair hardware damage. Continue with the wet-phone drying and repair decision guide.

If you want an offline player, download the original SpeakerEject water-eject WAV. The file format and the measured sweep are published on that page, but the measurement does not show that the tone removes water from your Android model. Follow your manufacturer's liquid-care steps before you play it.

Can I make a water-eject shortcut on Android?

The shared Water Eject Siri Shortcut is an Apple Shortcuts workflow for iPhone and iPad, as described in Apple's Shortcuts guide. On a working Android phone you don't need that shortcut or any other app. The browser player above works without installing anything.

To get back to this page quickly in Chrome on Android, open it and tap More → Install and create shortcut → Create shortcut → Add. Google's Chrome instructions say the home-screen shortcut opens the website in Chrome. Here it opens this page and does not play anything by itself. Press Start only once the phone is safe to operate after liquid exposure.

How to eject water from a Samsung Galaxy speaker

Do not assume a Galaxy watch instruction is a Galaxy phone setting. Samsung documents “Eject water with sound” for Galaxy smart watches after Water Lock. The Samsung phone pages we checked for this guide do not start with that control. They tell phone owners to remove accessories, turn off Bluetooth routing, pat the earpiece, microphone, speaker and USB port with a clean soft cloth, avoid compressed air and test the speaker after drying.

What you do next depends on the liquid and the model. Samsung's liquid-care instructions reserve the clean-water rinse (one to three minutes) for water-resistant Galaxy devices exposed to dirty water or a liquid that leaves residue. After the rinse, wipe the device and dry it completely before connecting a charger or accessories. For non-water-resistant devices, Samsung says to power off, remove removable accessories and seek service. It warns that moisture can remain inside after drying, and says not to turn the device back on before it has been inspected. These are Samsung's branches, not advice to rinse every Android phone.

If the phone is working normally, the exposure was limited to fresh water near the speaker, and there is no charging-port warning, the browser tone below can be an optional short comparison. The tool page's free speaker cleaner sound also has a listening comparison. Neither can dry the USB port or show that moisture is gone from inside the phone.

If your Android phone speaker is not working

First find out whether every app is silent or only this browser tool. Disconnect Bluetooth, USB-C audio and wired accessories, check the Media volume slider, then compare the phone speaker test with a familiar video or song. If both stay silent, follow the support steps from your phone's manufacturer. A water-eject tone cannot fix an inactive audio route, a software fault or a damaged speaker.

If sound plays but is unclear, use the muffled-speaker decision guide. If it crackles, buzzes or pops, use the crackling-speaker guide.

Android playback and audio routing checklist

Disconnect Bluetooth and USB audio: Ensure sound plays through the phone's built-in loudspeaker rather than a car system, wireless earbuds, or USB-C adapter.
Check Media volume specifically: Open the volume controls and check the Media slider. Start at a comfortable level, since no volume percentage is proven effective for every phone.
Keep the browser tab active: Switching apps or locking the screen can interrupt playback, so return to the page and check the player before you restart.
Point the speaker opening down: Keep the bottom speaker grille facing downward over a dry cloth during playback.

Android speaker volume low

Android phones track more than one volume level, and a quiet call does not mean every sound is quiet. Google says a Pixel's volume button opens a menu with separate sliders for Media volume ("music, videos, games, and other media"), Call volume, Ring volume, Notification volume and Alarm volume, and that the volume the buttons change depends on what the phone is doing at the time. Samsung documents the same split for Galaxy phones: go to Settings, then Sounds and vibration, then Volume, and drag the sliders for System, Notifications, Media and Ringtone. An extra slider appears when a Bluetooth or wired accessory is connected.

If music plays at a normal level but calls sound quiet, Call volume and Media volume are separate settings on both platforms, so check each one rather than assuming a single control covers every sound. Samsung's speaker troubleshooting page also says to press the Volume buttons while music plays to confirm the phone is not muted before assuming a hardware fault. See the muffled-speaker decision guide if raising the volume does not help.

Samsung speaker not working or muffled

Samsung's speaker troubleshooting page lists checks to run before you assume the speaker is faulty. It says to remove headphone-jack accessories and third-party cases, turn off Bluetooth from the Quick settings panel, and restart the phone. If the phone was near liquid, Samsung says to pat the earpiece, the primary microphone, the external speaker and the USB port dry with a clean soft cloth. It also suggests briefly opening the SIM tray if the phone recently went through a pressure change, and pressing the Volume buttons while music plays to confirm the sound is not muted. If the speaker still sounds unclear after all that, the next steps Samsung points to are Samsung Members diagnostics, a software update check, Safe mode testing, and service.

Samsung, Pixel and Xiaomi guidance differs

Android is a platform, not one hardware design. The safest next step depends on the manufacturer and exact model:

Samsung Galaxy: Samsung says water in the speaker can cause audio problems. Remove accessories and Bluetooth routing, pat the external openings with a clean soft cloth, avoid compressed air, and use Samsung Members diagnostics if the speaker remains unclear.
Google Pixel: Google says to turn off a Pixel that falls in water, dry it with a soft cloth, and leave it on a flat surface to finish drying at room temperature.
Xiaomi and REDMI: Xiaomi's support instructions vary by model and region. One REDMI Note 14 Pro 5G FAQ documents a cleaning setting only for the Indian version. Xiaomi 14 guidance says instead to wipe off residue, dry the phone in a ventilated place, and seek service if you suspect a blockage or damage.

Moisture detected on Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel

Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel support pages document warnings when their phones detect moisture or liquid in the charging port:

Samsung "Moisture detected" notification: if the phone detects moisture in the charging port, it stops charging to protect the port; Samsung's UK guide describes this as a water-drop icon. Samsung says to unplug the charger, power off the device, wipe it with a dry cloth and leave it in a ventilated area until dry. Follow the current instructions for your model before reconnecting.
Google Pixel "Liquid or debris in USB port" message: unplug the cable and USB-C headphones, turn off the phone if the port or cable is wet, and leave it on a flat surface to dry at room temperature. Wait for the "OK to use USB port" message before reconnecting.
Wireless charging: some manufacturers say wireless charging can be used while the port dries, once the device exterior is dry. Follow your manufacturer's instructions for your model rather than a general rule.

Samsung moisture warning won’t go away: can it be turned off?

Samsung’s US support guide says a Galaxy that detects moisture in the charging port stops charging as protection, and tells you to shake out moisture gently, wipe the port area with a soft cloth and air-dry the device in a ventilated space. Keep the cable unplugged and follow Samsung’s drying steps. The support instructions we reviewed do not recommend disabling the sensor. Samsung’s UK water-drop troubleshooting guide adds that high humidity can also trigger the icon, says to restart the phone if the port is completely dry, and describes clearing the cache of USB Settings (Settings > Apps, show system apps, USB Settings, Clear cache). Menu names vary by model and software. If the warning or the charging problem persists, contact Samsung support instead of forcing a wired connection.

Pixel “Liquid or debris” alert when the port looks dry

Google says this warning can mean liquid or debris. Check the port and cable without putting anything inside them. If both appear clean and dry, wait a few minutes for “OK to use USB port.” If the alert returns or remains for two hours, contact Google Pixel support. If either port or cable is wet, disconnect it, turn off the phone and let it dry on a flat surface at room temperature.

Galaxy Buds or Pixel Buds got wet?

Earbuds are not phones: skip the water-eject tone and dry them, then keep them out of the charging case until they are dry. The Samsung and Google earbud pages cited here describe drying, not a cleaning tone. Water resistance and liquid-care instructions differ by model and case, so check the instructions for your exact pair, and do not carry one Buds model’s rinse steps over to another.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro: Samsung’s specific Buds Pro guidance says to dry the earbuds after fresh water by wiping them with a clean, soft cloth and shaking out water. For exposure to other liquids, it says to rinse them in a bowl of fresh water, then dry them thoroughly; do not treat this as advice for other Buds models or run them under water. Samsung says the Buds Pro charging case is not water resistant. Its separate Buds2 Pro charging guidance says to remove moisture before returning earbuds to the case and to ensure the charging jack is completely dry before recharging.
Google Pixel Buds: Google says to dry the earbuds and case after exposure to any liquid, not to submerge them or hold them under running water, and to avoid getting moisture into any openings. For Pixel Buds A-Series, Google says not to dry them with an external heat source and not to charge them when the earbuds or case are wet.

If sound stays muffled after the earbuds are dry, clean the mesh only as the maker's cleaning page describes, and use its support or warranty route if a bud stays quiet or will not charge. For Apple earbuds, use the AirPods water guide.

Safe drying steps

A tone may shift droplets near the speaker, but it does not show that the device is dry. Follow your model's drying instructions. Google advises turning off a wet Pixel, wiping it with a soft cloth, and leaving it on a flat surface to dry at room temperature. See our wet-phone guide for next steps.

When to seek repair

A web tone cannot repair hardware damage. Stop playback and contact the manufacturer's support if the phone heats up unexpectedly, reboots repeatedly, or is still muffled after you have followed its drying instructions. No universal waiting period proves a wet phone is safe.

Water eject for Android and Samsung Galaxy