Water Damage Recovery
Los Angeles

The phone may be gone. The data inside often isn’t.
We recover it not just the phone.

What Is Water Damage Recovery?

The Phone Stopped Working.
The Data Often Hasn't.

"Liquid damages the phone but not necessarily the memory inside. We recover your photos, messages, and contacts."

Act quickly. The longer a wet phone sits, the more corrosion spreads. Contact us as soon as possible.

Liquid damages the phone but the memory chip inside is often unaffected. We clean the board, repair the fault, and recover everything we can.

Why Us?

Board cleaning & corrosion removal

We clean the circuit board under high magnification, removing corrosion often enough to allow full data recovery.

Board repair where needed

If cleaning isn't enough, we repair the specific components preventing the device from responding using precision micro-soldering.

Full data recovery

Once access is restored, we recover photos, messages, contacts, and app data delivered in a format you can use immediately.

When Do You Need This?

Three Situations Where We Can Help

If any of these match contact us before doing anything else to the phone.

The phone was dropped in water

Pool, sink, toilet, ocean if the phone got wet and stopped working, we assess it free and tell you honestly what's recoverable.

The phone turns on but the data is inaccessible

Liquid damage can leave a phone partially working but unable to unlock or respond. We can often bypass the fault and access what's inside.

A repair shop already tried and couldn't help

Repair shops fix phones they're not equipped for data recovery. If you've been told the data is gone, contact us before accepting that answer.

Who We Help

Common Situations We Solve Every Day

Water damage doesn’t discriminate. Here’s who we help most.

Individuals with irreplaceable photos & memories

Years of photos and messages on a phone that went into water. We recover what matters and tell you upfront if it's not possible.

Families of a loved one who passed

A damaged phone holds irreplaceable memories. We handle these sensitive cases with full care and discretion.

Businesses with critical data on a damaged device

Company contacts, emails, and files on a water-damaged phone. We recover the data with a full documented record.

Attorneys needing data from a damaged device

Evidence on a water-damaged phone isn't necessarily lost. We recover it under chain-of-custody protocols court-ready results.

How It Works

From Your First Call to Your Recovered Data

Simple steps no technical knowledge needed.

Contact us free case assessment

Tell us what happened. We give you an honest answer about what's recoverable no charge, no obligation.

Send or bring us the phone as-is

Don't try to charge or power it on first. Bring or send it to us exactly as it is we take it from there.

We clean and assess the board

We clean corrosion under high magnification and assess exactly what's preventing the device from functioning.

We repair and recover

We repair what's needed. If the board can't be restored, we use a specialist method to read the memory chip directly going as far as the situation demands.

You receive your data or pay nothing

Photos, messages, contacts, and files delivered in a usable format. If nothing could be recovered, you pay nothing.

Our Equipment

Specialist Tools for Water Damage Recovery

Liquid damage recovery needs both repair equipment and certified forensic tools. We have both.

Ultrasonic Cleaner

Removes corrosion and liquid residue from circuit boards at a microscopic level.

Cleaning

Digital Microscope

High-magnification inspection to identify corrosion and failed components.

Diagnostic

Hot Air Rework Station

Precision repair of components damaged by liquid exposure.

Repair

Cellebrite UFED

Industry-standard extraction once the device is restored to a communicable state.

Court Validated

Oxygen Forensic Detective

Deep data recovery including deleted files, photos, and app content.

Court Validated

UFI Box / Flashcat

Direct chip-level reading for cases where board repair isn't sufficient.

Court Validated

Supported Devices

iPhone, Android & Legacy Phones All Accepted

We accept water-damaged devices of all makes and conditions. Contact us to confirm your specific model.

iPhone (all models)

Samsung Galaxy

Google Pixel

Motorola / Moto G

LG Smartphones

OnePlus

Huawei / Honor

Nokia

ZTE / Alcatel

BlackBerry

Tablets

Older / Legacy Models

The sooner you contact us, the better the chances.

Free assessment, no obligation and don’t try to charge it first.

Common Questions

Answers to Questions We Hear Every Day

What should I do immediately after my phone gets water-damaged?

Do not try to charge it or power it on, as applying electricity to a wet circuit board accelerates corrosion and can cause permanent damage. Do not put it in rice, as rice does not draw moisture from circuit boards and wastes critical recovery time. Keep the phone in a dry place and contact us as soon as possible.

Is water damage recovery still possible if the phone has been wet for several days?

Often yes. The memory chip inside a phone is significantly more resistant to liquid damage than the circuit board components around it. Even if the board has corroded after prolonged exposure, the chip itself is frequently intact and readable. The longer a wet phone sits, the more corrosion spreads, which is why acting quickly improves outcomes, but it is always worth contacting us for an honest assessment, regardless of how long the phone has been wet.

Does saltwater damage make water damage recovery harder than freshwater damage?

Yes. Saltwater is significantly more corrosive than freshwater and causes damage to circuit board components much faster. If a phone has been exposed to seawater, pool water, or any liquid other than clean water, the urgency of getting the device to a specialist is even greater.

Can Water Damage Recovery retrieve photos and messages that were not backed up?

Yes. Water damage recovery targets the data stored directly on the device’s memory chip, which includes photos, messages, contacts, call logs, app data, and other files that exist only on the phone and were never backed up to the cloud.

What happens during water damage recovery if the board cannot be repaired?

If board cleaning and repair do not restore enough function for a standard extraction, we escalate to chip-level reading using ISP extraction or chip-off forensics. These methods access the memory chip directly, bypassing the damaged board entirely. 

How long does water damage recovery take?

Most water-damaged devices are assessed within 24 hours of arrival. Full recovery is typically completed within 2 to 5 business days, depending on the extent of the damage and the method required.

What data can water damage recovery retrieve from a damaged phone?

Water damage recovery can retrieve photos and videos, text messages and iMessages, call logs and contacts, emails, app data, notes, voicemails, and documents stored on the device. Because we access the data directly from the memory chip rather than through the phone’s interface, we can often recover content that was never backed up to the cloud. The specific data recovered depends on the device model and the extent of the damage.

Does water damage recovery work on tablets as well as phones?

Yes. Water damage recovery applies to tablets as well as smartphones, including iPads, Samsung Galaxy tablets, Android tablets, and older legacy models. The process is the same: board cleaning, targeted repair where needed, and full data extraction once access is restored.

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Other Ways We Can Help

The Phone May Be Gone. The Data Might Not Be.

Free assessment honest answer within 24 hours. No recovery, no charge.

Or call us directly: 424-527-2622
Mon – Fri, 9am – 6pm PST

424-527-2622

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