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Is it safe to throw away my PopSocket after it’s been used?

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Yes, it is safe to throw away your PopSocket. Try to reuse it as much as possible (it should last for at least 100 times removal and reattachment and around 12,000 times of expansion and collapse according to the manufacturer), to make the most of it and keep it out of landfill that little bit longer. A quick search of the PopSockets website as of April 2019 failed to produce an answer as to the product’s ability to be recycled, perhaps email them if you wish to find out.

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Can I use a PopSocket in the car?

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Yes, there is a special car vent mount that can be purchased and attached to an air vent of your car. Once in place, simply slide the PopSocket into the mount and it’ll hold your phone in place.

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Can you reuse a PopSocket?

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Yes, you can reuse a PopSocket; the manufacturer claims it can be reused up to 100 times. After removing the PopSocket, take care to reattach it within 15 minutes; oherwise, leaving it exposed to air can dry out the gel. Check the stickiness of the grip before reusing; if it seems less sticky, this can be reactivated by dipping the grip into a little water, then leaving the PopSocket on a dish to air dry for about 10 minutes. Then it’ll be ready to reattach to your phone or other surface.

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Are PopSockets waterproof?

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Yes, PopSockets are waterproof. They are made from a mix of polyurethane, polycarbonate and TPU, which ensures they're waterproof. However, while the PopSocket is waterproof, your phone isn’t, so be careful when placing the phone near water.

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What is the purpose of a PopSocket?

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A PopSocket is basically a small stand or a grip for your phone or tablet device. Once the PopSocket is in place (or you can add two to a larger device, if needed), it allows you to rest the phone on surfaces or grip the phone with ease. It also has a gap suitable for wrapping your earbuds around when they’re not in use, to prevent them from tangling.

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How do you fix a PopSocket that won’t stick?

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Dip the grip of the PopSocket into a little water for a few seconds to reactivate the stickiness, then let it dry for about 10 minutes before reattaching. If this fails to work, it’s possible the PopSocket has been reused so many times it’s no longer able to be reused (the manufacturer suggests is can be removed and reattached at least 100 times before it stops working).

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Can I reattach it to another case?

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Yes, unless the case is leather, waterproof, or made of rubber/silicone, then it won't hold as well if at all.

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My popsocket just won't come off. I've tried using thread because there's no dental floss in my house, but it didn't work. What can I do?

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If you are having trouble removing popsocket, then you can use tools such as a pair of scissors or a razor to wedge underneath the adhesive. Just be careful not to cut yourself!

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How can I remove it with short nails and without dental floss?

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I slid my credit card between the phone and PopSocket and it worked great.

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What do I do if my PopSocket popped off its base? How do I reattach it?

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Take the top and insert one tab in the aligning hole, the repeat. On the last hole, use your fingernails to pull open the base a bit and it should be working again.

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How do I remove the Popsocket from my phone if it is super glued?

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It is likely that you did not super glue your Popsocket. You probably fell for a knockoff Popsocket, which, unlike the original, uses double-sided tape, does not open and close properly, and has numerous other problems. If you did indeed super glue your Popsockets, then follow these instructions .

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How do I remove the Popsocket glue from my phone case?

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You can use a razor to scrape it off carefully, or you can soak a cotton ball in nail polish remover and rub it until it comes off.

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How do I remove a popsocket if I have very short fingernails?

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Use dental floss. Slide it back and fourth gently under the popsocket.

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What do I do if it still doesn't stick to my phone?

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If it still does not stick, either you set it out to long and it lost its stickiness, or you just have to soak it in water and let it dry.

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Can I put a new PopSocket where the other one was without removing the old one?

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If you remove the top plastic piece from the rubber holder, then sure! I've got a couple I change out every so often, so yes, you can indeed do that.

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What do I do when the sticky part of my Popsocket is messed up? Can I still use it again?

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Yes, you can. You can put it in water for around 3 seconds and let it dry for 10 minutes. This should make the sticky part of the Popsocket sticky again.

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How do I remove the adhesive?

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Just wiping it off with a wet paper towel worked really well for me, but it may vary depending on what your phone case is made of.

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How do I fix a popsocket if the bottom has come off?

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At this stage, it is probably best to throw it away and get a new one because it’s broken and you have used it too much.

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How do I remove the cap design or print off a Popsocket?

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Just push the socket in and take the cap out the hole.

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Will my clear phone case be ruined if I take of my Popsocket?

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No. If the Popsocket leaves any residue on your phone, you can wipe it away with a Clorox wipe.

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