My cell phone fell into the water. As I do not have silica gel to try to dry it, I was told that I can use rice because it has the same effect. Truth?"
Rice is a natural drying agent in the sense that it absorbs moisture in a good dose. It is not as efficient as silica gel, but it can be used as an alternative solution. Place your wet cell phone (do not forget to remove the battery first) in a box with a certain amount of rice and seal it in a sealed plastic bag for a few days. The rice will take care of absorbing the moisture and drying the circuit. You can then try to get it to work.
