Popsockets are among a few popular accessories of a smartphone that has come to stay and for good reason. Popsockets have been lifesavers literally, to many persons. This is because some persons have made their smartphones a huge replicate of their lives, by having to save very sensitive information on them. These information could both make and mar them, If it gets out to the wrong hands or if the data just gets lost. So, popsocket have helped to secure many phone users by providing firm grip and protection from loosing their devices to misplacement, snatch attempts, falls etc.
On top of that, it is also fun and easy to use, enabling people to fiddle with the top of a popsocket by pulling in or out without damages done to the popsocket or main device.
What Is a popsocket?
A popsocket is a detachable accessory placed on a device particularly on smartphones, to provide a secure grip to the device by the user.
How to take off popsocket
PopSockets assist you to comfortably hold down your device in position while you operate it, with ease. A popsocket comes mostly with a new device case, but can also be attached to a new case without necessarily coming prepared. Before the magnetic back panel of iPhone 12, all PopSockets were sticky and incompatible with Qi inductive chargers. But, you may be wondering how to take off a popsocket. Well, worthy of note, is that popsocket are easily removed and this article will guide you through the quick, easy and safe steps to do so.
- First, remember that the adhesive gel helps it sticks to your device or case and can be reusable by design without leaving any residues behind. Having known this, if the posocket is expanded, push the top of the popsocket down. Avoid attempting to take off the popsocket from your device if it is expanded, as this could detach the popsocket from its base during the removal process.
- Rather, collapse the PopSocket so that it lies flattened on your device and apply some dental floss under the adhesive, you might need an extra hand to do it smoothly.
- Next, insert your fingernails or a mild tool and press lightly at the sides of the popsockets base as you lift it, you should feel the base of the socket pulling off your phone already, releasing it.
How to Clean a popsocket
When moving a PopSocket to a new position, a new case, or a different phone, you should do it within 15 minutes from removal so that the adhesive gel doesn’t dry out. But, you also might want to clean it due to dirt accumulated or for the sake of it.
- Popsocket cleaning requires very little water since it is small and also very sticky, too much water could prolong its drying time past the 15 minute limit and end-up ruining its stickiness.
- So, place the popsocket base in cold water for about 3 seconds and wash off dirts gently.
- Lay it on a paper or cloth towel with the sticky side facing up
- Let the popsocket dry out in the open naturally for about 10 minutes but watch out for how the weather is and adjust timing accordingly. Avoid letting your popsocket sit out for any longer than 15 minutes. Otherwise, it may lose its ability to stick.
- If your popsocket still isn’t dry after 10 minutes, it is best to dab the base gently with a paper towel.
- Finally, restick the popsocket back onto the device you intend to or stick it on another clean flat surface but know that some surface texture may not allow the popsocket stick properly but glass-like surfaces are best for attaching popsockets e.g include windows, tablets, mirrors, and smartphones.
How to take off MagSafe PopSocket
The MagSafe PopSocket is a new type of popsocket that is attached to a ring of magnets, and this is what is usually seen on the back of the iPhone 12 and 13. You might want to take it off, and it may interest you to know that the process is a lot more easier than taking off the sticky type. This is because it attaches to the phone case with magnets.
All you need do is lift it and reposition or entirely remove it with little or no difficulty, anytime you choose. Same goes for replacing it, though the sticky time is of higher lasting or sticking strength than the MagSafe.
