The Galaxy S4 Active is water resistant and has a mode for underwater photos, but Samsung refuses any responsibility for any damage to the device.

The Samsung Galaxy S4(Galaxy Note2 Screen protector) Active is the version of the smartphone top of the range water-resistant (up to three meters), but Samsung disclaims any liability due to any damage caused by water or other liquids.

You read it in the user manual of the device, through which we learn that "this limited warranty does not cover: (a) defects or damage resulting from accident, abuse, abnormal use, abnormal conditions, improper storage, exposure to liquid, moisture , sand or dirt, do not cure or unusual physical stress, electrical or electromechanical [...]. " The company, therefore, is quite clear: if you used the phone in an inappropriate manner, the user can not take advantage of the guarantee given by the Korean house.

The Galaxy S4(samsung i9000 Cases) Active is in fact only water resistant and gives proof of the IP67 certification date to the device - also mentioned in the same manual - which classifies it as only waterproof up to a depth of not more than three months for only thirty minutes. However, it is a bit 'more complicated the question: in order to keep your smartphone safe enough from damage due to water, owners must first obey a number of conditions. As written by Samsung in fact "it is important that all compartments are sealed. Follow these tips to prevent damage to the device. "

We must say that some advertising of the Galaxy S4(samsung galaxy s i9000 Cases) Active, visible as this one above, give a false sense of security because the user sponsor waterproof features of the device. Samsung states that it can be used underwater and encourages underwater photography using Aqua mode, but at the same time rejects any liability (only in the manual, once you purchase the device) if there is some kind of damage once actually exploited the peculiar feature.

On Amazon follower says, in his review for that device, you have used for less than a week the product making sure to follow all instructions provided by Samsung, "and yet still lose water and therefore it is now unusable."