The Popsocket cap is the part that fits over the funnel’s wider opening. Unless you have a plain Popsocket, it’s the part with a picture on it. If the funnel has come off, reinstall it first before putting the cap back on.
Install a cap with caution. Although you aren’t likely to damage one of the tabs or the funnel, take your time to ensure you don’t end up having to replace the entire thing.
Popsocket caps are replaceable, so any cap you have will fit over the funnel you’re using. If you’re feeling like trying a new style, you can easily pop off the existing cap at any time.
A Popsocket cap has 4 tabs, so you will have to do this 4 times to remove it. Popsockets are meant to come apart, so removing the cap won’t do any damage to it. The cap has to be completely off to reattach the funnel. If yours is already off, fit the funnel piece back on the base before reinstalling the cap.
The pad keeps the Popsocket attached to your phone, so it has to be installed first. If it has come off, clean it to stick it back on.
Test the Popsocket by lightly pulling the funnel away from the base. If it has snapped onto the base, you won’t be able to move it without yanking it off your phone. It doesn’t really matter which way you turn the Popsocket. If you prefer rotating it counterclockwise, it will still lock in place.
After connecting the cap, try lifting it off of the funnel. If all of the tabs are in the holes, you won’t be able to move it. If you’re able to raise any part of the cap, then find the loose tap and secure it so the cap doesn’t fall off. All Popsocket caps have the same setup, so you can easily customize yours by replacing the cap with a new one. It’s as easy as detaching the cap and snapping a new one on in its place.
Another option is to fill a glass or bowl with water and use that to wash the Popsocket. It’s easier to clean under running water, though.
Popsockets can safely soak in water, but you don’t really need to do that. Clean it lightly so it doesn’t take as long to dry off.
If you take a Popsocket off of your phone, it is bound to get dirty. Fortunately, it will usually stick back on once you remove the debris getting in its way. While you’re washing the base, clean off the rest of the Popsocket as well. Remove the cap and rinse out the inner part of the funnel.
The manufacturer recommends reattaching the base within 15 minutes so it doesn’t dry out. Some people let the base dry out for longer without any problems, but it could potentially prevent the Popsocket from attaching to your phone. Be careful to avoid laying the sticky side on your towel, or else you may have a hard time getting the Popsocket off of it!
Plan on leaving your phone along for about 1 hour to ensure the Popsocket sticks. After an hour, give the Popsocket a thorough testing by picking it up. It should stay attached to your phone. Sometimes cleaning it doesn’t work, so you might have to get a new one. If your phone has any gel on it from the base, remove it by rubbing it with a cloth dampened in rubbing alcohol.
