Yuan Yonglin's Mobile Toilet Incident

During her participation in the show 'Sisters Who Make Waves,' Yuan Yonglin attracted attention after her phone fell into a mobile toilet. Here is a detailed account of the incident:

Background and Course of Events
While recording the show, Yuan Yonglin accidentally dropped her phone into the toilet bowl of a mobile toilet when it slipped out of her pocket. As the phone contained important data, she immediately sought help from the show's production team. The staff assisted in retrieving the phone and filmed the subsequent handling process. This incident sparked discussions among netizens due to its involvement in a celebrity's 'embarrassing moment' and became one of the anecdotes during the show's recording.

Handling Methods After the Phone Fell into the Mobile Toilet

1. Emergency Retrieval: The toilet bowl of a mobile toilet is usually connected to a septic tank or a waste storage tank. After falling, the phone may sink to the bottom or be covered by waste. The production team may have used long-handled tools (such as pliers or nets) or worn protective gear to retrieve the phone, avoiding direct contact with contaminants.
2. Cleaning and Drying: The retrieved phone may have been covered in waste or moisture on its surface. Yuan Yonglin demonstrated in the video the act of placing the phone in rice, a folk emergency method based on the moisture-absorbing property of rice. Rice can absorb residual moisture inside the phone, reducing the risk of short circuits. However, it is important to note:
   • This method is suitable for phones with slight water ingress. If the phone has been soaked for a long time or its internal components are damaged, the effect is limited;
   • The SIM card and battery (if removable) should be removed in advance, and the phone should not be turned on to avoid short circuits;
   • Modern smartphones have good sealing properties. After water ingress, it is recommended to contact professional repair services first.

Precautions Reflected by the Incident

1. Safekeeping of Valuables: Pay attention to items in your pockets when using the toilet to prevent them from falling. You can choose pockets with zippers or flaps or temporarily place items on a dry platform.
2. Data Backup: When your phone contains important data, regularly back it up to the cloud or a computer to avoid data loss due to accidental damage.
3. Emergency Handling Knowledge: If your phone accidentally gets wet, immediately turn it off, wipe off surface moisture, and send it for repair as soon as possible instead of blindly trying folk methods.

Although this incident was accidental, Yuan Yonglin's handling method and subsequent sharing provided the public with emergency references for phones that have gotten wet.