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The Phone Case tag on CellularNews collects practical guides and how-to articles for anyone who uses a phone case, from first-time buyers to DIY enthusiasts. Whether you are shopping for a new case, trying to maintain the one you have, or dealing with a stubborn accessory like a PopSocket, these articles are written to help you solve real, everyday problems.

The articles here fall into a few clear themes. One major group focuses on choosing and using accessories, covering topics like the best phone case brands in 2022, what a MagSafe phone case is, and how to attach a wrist strap or lanyard to your case. Another large theme is cleaning, repair, and removal, you can learn how to unyellow a clear phone case, get Sharpie or super glue off a case, remove PopSocket glue, and even shrink a rubber phone case that has stretched out. A third theme covers customization and fixes, with guides on how to bedazzle your case, print your own design, make a phone case less slippery, or fix and reattach a PopSocket.

Overall, these articles help you do specific tasks: pick the right case, keep it clean, attach or remove accessories, and fix common problems like sticky silicone or tight cases. If you have a question about your phone case, the answer is likely here.

Cleaning Phone Cases and Grips

Getting the clean phone case off without damage Before you learn how to clean phone case and grip accessories, removing a heavy-duty protective shell safely prevents cracked screens and bent...

Water Damage and Liquid Removal

Understand your phone water damage resistance When phone water damage strikes, it helps to know exactly what the manufacturer promises, and what they don’t. The iPhone X water resistance rating...

Popsocket Installation and Repair

Understanding popsocket installation and magnetic options Before you start any popsocket installation, understand the PopSocket phone grip basics. It is a collapsible disc that sticks to your device, letting you...

How To Install Otterbox Defender Pro IPhone 11

To install OtterBox Defender Pro iPhone 11 correctly, start by removing the outer slip cover from the hard plastic shell, then separate the shell halves, place your iPhone 11 into...

How To Take Off Otterbox Case IPhone 14

To take off an OtterBox case from an iPhone 14, you first need to know which series you own because the Defender Series requires a specific two-step method while one-piece...

How To Remove Otterbox From IPhone 13

To safely remove an OtterBox from iPhone 13, first peel off the outer silicone layer, then unclip the inner hard shell. This method works for the Defender Series and similar...

How To Use Cell Phone Charms

To use cell phone charms with a modern smartphone, you attach the charm's loop or strap through a lanyard hole built into a phone case, since most new iPhones and...

How Do Cell Phone Charms Attach

Cell phone charms attach to a modern phone by connecting to a case's anchor point, not the phone itself. The four main methods are traditional clasp, lobster claw, loop, and...

How To Add Phone Charm

To add a phone charm safely, you must first understand that phone charms are not a universal feature and official support is extremely limited. Forcing a charm into a charging...