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Released in January of 2021. Identified by model numbers SM-G996B, SM-G996B/DS, SM-G996U, SM-G996U1, SM-G996W, SM-G996N and SM-G9960.

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Water droplet in camera lens.

Currently, my phone has camera has water droplets at the lens. What should I do? Do I need to bring it into a repair shop or is there something else I can do?

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The problem will likely persist even after a long while of drying due to the fact that the Galaxy S21+ should have a water resistance rating of IP68. While the IP68 seal may have been compromised at a small point (otherwise there would not be any water ingress), it will take a very long time for all of the moisture to evacuate your device naturally from that tiny, localized break in the seal.

I would recommend following this procedure to take the camera out. You can then let it dry for a couple of hours or very carefully use a piece of paper to soak up the droplet, trying to limit the number of fingerprints and amount of dust that may fall onto the surface of the components.

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