Water Damage Repair Across the
Florida Panhandle
Dropped your phone in the Gulf? Pool? Ocean? We fix it — free diagnostics, same-day assessment, and you only pay if we recover it.
Dropped your phone in the Gulf? Toilet? Pool? Don't panic — bring it in immediately. The faster you act, the better the odds of saving your device.
Free diagnostic — you only pay if we fix it.
What to Do Right Now
Power Off Immediately
Do NOT try to turn your phone on. Power cycling a wet phone causes short circuits that destroy the board.
Don't Use Rice
Rice is a myth. It doesn't absorb moisture from inside the device and wastes critical drying time.
Bring It In ASAP
The faster you get to us, the better the odds. Corrosion starts within hours of water exposure.
Free Diagnostic
We open the device, assess the damage, and give you an honest quote. No charge if we can't fix it.
Water Damage Repair Services
Board Cleaning & Drying
Full disassembly, ultrasonic board cleaning, and professional drying. We remove corrosion and mineral deposits that cause failures.
Corrosion Treatment
Targeted corrosion removal from connectors, charging circuits, and logic board components. Restores conductivity.
Component Replacement
If water damaged specific components — battery, charging port, camera, speaker — we replace them as part of the repair.
Data Recovery
Even if the phone can't be fully restored, we can often recover your photos, contacts, and files from a water-damaged device.
iPhone Water Damage
All iPhone models from XS to iPhone 16 Pro Max. Even "water resistant" iPhones can be damaged by salt water, pool water, or prolonged submersion.
Samsung Water Damage
Galaxy S-series, A-series, Note, and Z Fold/Flip water damage repair. IP68 ratings don't protect against every water exposure scenario.
Water Damage FAQ
My phone is water resistant — can it still get water damage?
Yes. IP67/IP68 ratings are tested in controlled lab conditions with fresh water. Salt water, pool chemicals, and pressure from drops can defeat water resistance. Seals also degrade over time.
How long does water damage repair take?
Diagnostic takes 1–2 hours. Full cleaning and repair typically takes 24–48 hours depending on the extent of damage. We'll give you a realistic timeline when you drop it off.
What are the chances my phone can be saved?
It depends on how quickly you brought it in and what got wet. Phones brought in within a few hours have a much higher success rate than phones that sat wet for days. We'll give you an honest assessment.
Is the diagnostic really free?
Yes. We open the device, assess the damage, and give you a quote at no charge. You only pay if we fix it and you approve the repair.
My phone works now but it got wet — should I still bring it in?
Yes. Water damage is often delayed — corrosion builds up over days or weeks and causes failures later. A preventive cleaning now can save your phone from dying in a month.
Two Walk-In Locations
Navarre: (850) 468-6373 · Mon–Fri 10AM–4PM
Valparaiso: (850) 389-4301 · Tue–Sat 9AM–6PM
Every Phone Model We Repair
All major brands and models from the last 8 years — screens, batteries, charging ports, cameras, water damage & more.
Apple iPhone
iPhone 18 Series (2026)
- • iPhone 18 Pro Max
- • iPhone 18 Pro
- • iPhone 18 Plus
- • iPhone 18
iPhone 17 Series (2025)
- • iPhone 17 Pro Max
- • iPhone 17 Pro
- • iPhone 17 Air
- • iPhone 17
iPhone 16 Series (2024)
- • iPhone 16 Pro Max
- • iPhone 16 Pro
- • iPhone 16 Plus
- • iPhone 16
iPhone 15 Series (2023)
- • iPhone 15 Pro Max
- • iPhone 15 Pro
- • iPhone 15 Plus
- • iPhone 15
iPhone 14 Series (2022)
- • iPhone 14 Pro Max
- • iPhone 14 Pro
- • iPhone 14 Plus
- • iPhone 14
iPhone 13 Series (2021)
- • iPhone 13 Pro Max
- • iPhone 13 Pro
- • iPhone 13 mini
- • iPhone 13
iPhone 12 Series (2020)
- • iPhone 12 Pro Max
- • iPhone 12 Pro
- • iPhone 12 mini
- • iPhone 12
iPhone 11 Series (2019)
- • iPhone 11 Pro Max
- • iPhone 11 Pro
- • iPhone 11
iPhone XS / XR (2018)
- • iPhone XS Max
- • iPhone XS
- • iPhone XR
iPhone SE
- • iPhone SE (3rd Gen, 2022)
- • iPhone SE (2nd Gen, 2020)
Samsung Galaxy
Galaxy S26 Series (2026)
- • Galaxy S26 Ultra
- • Galaxy S26+
- • Galaxy S26
- • Galaxy S26 Edge
Galaxy S25 Series (2025)
- • Galaxy S25 Ultra
- • Galaxy S25+
- • Galaxy S25
- • Galaxy S25 Edge
Galaxy S24 Series (2024)
- • Galaxy S24 Ultra
- • Galaxy S24+
- • Galaxy S24
- • Galaxy S24 FE
Galaxy S23 Series (2023)
- • Galaxy S23 Ultra
- • Galaxy S23+
- • Galaxy S23
- • Galaxy S23 FE
Galaxy S22 Series (2022)
- • Galaxy S22 Ultra
- • Galaxy S22+
- • Galaxy S22
Galaxy S21 Series (2021)
- • Galaxy S21 Ultra
- • Galaxy S21+
- • Galaxy S21
- • Galaxy S21 FE
Galaxy S20 Series (2020)
- • Galaxy S20 Ultra
- • Galaxy S20+
- • Galaxy S20
- • Galaxy S20 FE
Galaxy S10 Series (2019)
- • Galaxy S10+
- • Galaxy S10
- • Galaxy S10e
- • Galaxy S10 5G
Galaxy S9 Series (2018)
- • Galaxy S9+
- • Galaxy S9
Galaxy Note Series
- • Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- • Galaxy Note 20
- • Galaxy Note 10+
- • Galaxy Note 10
- • Galaxy Note 9
Galaxy Z Fold / Flip
- • Galaxy Z Fold 6
- • Galaxy Z Fold 5
- • Galaxy Z Fold 4
- • Galaxy Z Fold 3
- • Galaxy Z Flip 6
- • Galaxy Z Flip 5
- • Galaxy Z Flip 4
- • Galaxy Z Flip 3
Galaxy A Series
- • Galaxy A56
- • Galaxy A55
- • Galaxy A54
- • Galaxy A53
- • Galaxy A52
- • Galaxy A52s
- • Galaxy A35
- • Galaxy A34
- • Galaxy A33
- • Galaxy A32
- • Galaxy A25
- • Galaxy A24
- • Galaxy A23
- • Galaxy A22
- • Galaxy A16
- • Galaxy A15
- • Galaxy A14
- • Galaxy A13
- • Galaxy A05s
- • Galaxy A05
Google Pixel
Pixel 9 Series (2024)
- • Pixel 9 Pro XL
- • Pixel 9 Pro Fold
- • Pixel 9 Pro
- • Pixel 9
Pixel 8 Series (2023)
- • Pixel 8 Pro
- • Pixel 8
- • Pixel 8a
Pixel 7 Series (2022)
- • Pixel 7 Pro
- • Pixel 7
- • Pixel 7a
- • Pixel Fold
Pixel 6 Series (2021)
- • Pixel 6 Pro
- • Pixel 6
- • Pixel 6a
Pixel 5 / 4a (2020)
- • Pixel 5
- • Pixel 4a 5G
- • Pixel 4a
Pixel 4 Series (2019)
- • Pixel 4 XL
- • Pixel 4
Pixel 3 Series (2018)
- • Pixel 3 XL
- • Pixel 3
- • Pixel 3a XL
- • Pixel 3a
Motorola
Moto G Series
- • Moto G Power (2024)
- • Moto G Play (2024)
- • Moto G Stylus (2024)
- • Moto G Power (2023)
- • Moto G Play (2023)
- • Moto G Stylus (2023)
- • Moto G Power (2022)
- • Moto G Play (2022)
- • Moto G Stylus (2022)
- • Moto G Power (2021)
- • Moto G Play (2021)
- • Moto G Stylus (2021)
- • Moto G Power (2020)
- • Moto G Fast
- • Moto G Stylus (2020)
- • Moto G7 Power
- • Moto G7 Play
- • Moto G7
- • Moto G6
Moto Edge Series
- • Moto Edge+ (2024)
- • Moto Edge (2024)
- • Moto Edge+ (2023)
- • Moto Edge (2023)
- • Moto Edge 30 Ultra
- • Moto Edge 30 Pro
- • Moto Edge 30
- • Moto Edge 20 Pro
- • Moto Edge 20
- • Moto Edge+
- • Moto Edge
Moto Razr Series
- • Moto Razr+ (2024)
- • Moto Razr (2024)
- • Moto Razr+ (2023)
- • Moto Razr (2023)
- • Moto Razr 5G (2020)
OnePlus
OnePlus 12 / 13 Series
- • OnePlus 13
- • OnePlus 13R
- • OnePlus 12
- • OnePlus 12R
OnePlus 11 / 10 Series
- • OnePlus 11
- • OnePlus 10 Pro
- • OnePlus 10T
- • OnePlus 10R
OnePlus 9 Series
- • OnePlus 9 Pro
- • OnePlus 9
- • OnePlus 9R
- • OnePlus 9RT
OnePlus 8 / 7 Series
- • OnePlus 8 Pro
- • OnePlus 8
- • OnePlus 8T
- • OnePlus 7 Pro
- • OnePlus 7T Pro
- • OnePlus 7T
- • OnePlus 7
OnePlus 6 Series
- • OnePlus 6T
- • OnePlus 6
OnePlus Nord Series
- • OnePlus Nord 4
- • OnePlus Nord 3
- • OnePlus Nord 2T
- • OnePlus Nord 2
- • OnePlus Nord CE 3
- • OnePlus Nord CE 2
- • OnePlus Nord CE
- • OnePlus Nord N30
- • OnePlus Nord N20
- • OnePlus Nord N10
LG
LG Velvet / Wing
- • LG Velvet
- • LG Wing
LG V Series
- • LG V60 ThinQ
- • LG V50 ThinQ
- • LG V40 ThinQ
- • LG V35 ThinQ
- • LG V30
LG G Series
- • LG G8 ThinQ
- • LG G8X ThinQ
- • LG G7 ThinQ
- • LG G6
LG Stylo / K Series
- • LG Stylo 6
- • LG Stylo 5
- • LG Stylo 4
- • LG K92
- • LG K71
- • LG K51
- • LG K31
- • LG K22
Sony Xperia
Xperia 1 Series
- • Xperia 1 VI
- • Xperia 1 V
- • Xperia 1 IV
- • Xperia 1 III
- • Xperia 1 II
- • Xperia 1
Xperia 5 / 10 Series
- • Xperia 5 V
- • Xperia 5 IV
- • Xperia 5 III
- • Xperia 5 II
- • Xperia 10 VI
- • Xperia 10 V
- • Xperia 10 IV
- • Xperia 10 III
- • Xperia 10 II
Nokia
Nokia G / X Series
- • Nokia G42
- • Nokia G22
- • Nokia G21
- • Nokia G20
- • Nokia G10
- • Nokia X30
- • Nokia X20
- • Nokia X10
Nokia C / 5 Series
- • Nokia C32
- • Nokia C22
- • Nokia C12
- • Nokia 5.4
- • Nokia 5.3
- • Nokia 3.4
- • Nokia 2.4
Repairs Available for All Models
All major brands and models — screens, batteries, charging ports, cameras, water damage & more.
Don't see your repair listed? Call us at (850) 468-6373 — if it's fixable, we can fix it.
Dropped Your Phone at the Beach?
My phone fell in the Gulf — what do I do right now?
Power it off immediately. Do not plug it in, do not put it in rice, and do not shake it. Rice is a myth that wastes the critical first hours. Drive straight to Cellular Nerd at 8495 Navarre Pkwy — we offer free diagnostics and same-day water damage assessment. The faster you get here, the better your odds.
Does salt water damage phones worse than fresh water?
Yes — significantly. Salt accelerates corrosion on circuit boards and can destroy components within hours that fresh water would take days to affect. If your phone went into the Gulf, ocean, or any salt water source, treat it as an emergency and get it to us immediately.
I'm on vacation near Destin or Fort Walton Beach — where do I go?
Our sister store Sarge's Cellular Repair at 102 S John Sims Pkwy, Valparaiso is the closest full-service water damage shop to Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island, and Destin. Open Tue–Sat 9AM–6PM. For Navarre Beach and Pensacola Beach visitors, Cellular Nerd at 8495 Navarre Pkwy is your stop — less than 5 minutes from the Navarre Beach Bridge.
How much does vacation water damage repair cost?
Free to diagnose — always. You pay nothing to find out what is wrong. Most water damage recoveries are $49–$149 depending on the extent of corrosion. You only pay if we fix it. We understand you may be on vacation and need a fast answer — we will tell you within the hour.
Phone Repair Across the Florida Panhandle
Cellular Nerd serves 24 cities and communities across 6 counties — same-day iPhone & Android repair throughout the Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Chipley.
SANTA ROSA COUNTY
ESCAMBIA COUNTY
OKALOOSA COUNTY
WALTON COUNTY
HOLMES COUNTY
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Don't see your city? Contact us — we serve the entire Florida Panhandle and surrounding areas.