I dropped my iPhone 4S in water, but it won't turn off?

I dropped my iPhone 4S in water earlier and got it out immediately. It was still on- the only thing that wasn't working as far as I knew was the speakers because it said headphones were in. I tried to turn it off because it everywhere I read said to turn it off and let it soak in rice. I thought it had turned it off, but a few minutes ago I heard it vibrate and it was on. Now every time I turn it off, it just cuts back on immediately after.

Hold the power button down until the red slider appears, slide the red slider and it'll turn it off COMPLETELY, and then try the rice trick As soon as possible. Remember to change the rice daily for the next 3-6 days.

P.S. DO NOT CHARGE YOUR PHONE, IT CAN DAMAGE THE CIRCUIT.

best of luck

Water can destory electronics. Let it dry 2-3 days and hope it isn't damaged, if you turned it on then it may be to late. Otherwise make an appt and take it to an apple store so they can look at it. It may go down as a good lesson learned on how to better take care of your phone in the future.
If your contract is up, I would just get a new iphone and put your money towards that rather then towards fixing a water damaged phone.
You can recycle your old stuff on apple's site and they will give you store credit for it, so at least you will get something back for it. Even if damaged something is better then nothing.
http://www.apple.com/...recycling/

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