No, rice is not the best move for a wet phone. It became popular advice, but it is not the cleanest or most reliable way to dry electronics.
Should you put a wet phone in rice?
TL;DR
No. Turn the phone off, remove what you can, and let it dry with airflow or use proper drying packets.
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Power the phone off right away. Remove the case, SIM tray, and any accessories. Do not plug it in while it is wet.
Rice can leave dust and starch in ports, and it does not pull moisture from inside the phone as well as people hope.
Silica gel packets, airflow, and time are better. If the phone was soaked, professional service is safer.
Rice is more myth than miracle for wet phones. Focus on powering down and drying safely.
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