Some users are reporting that one of Google’s first magnetic accessories is starting to weaken at the seams. Screws on the Pixelsnap Ring Stand designed for the Pixel 10 appear to be loose for some.
According to a couple of recent reports, the Pixelsnap Ring Stand’s two screws that hold the ring portion to the magnetic panel are already coming undone. In one user report on Reddit, the loose screws had completely come out of the Pixelsnap Ring Stand, somehow wedging between the case and stand. Another report indicates that the ring stand had become loose enough to lose the ability to hold the Pixel 10 up.
The two screws near the hinge of the stand hold the ring in place, and they provide enough friction to keep the Pixel 10 elevated or secure in hand. It appears that, in some cases, these screws are getting loose. This comes less than a month after the accessories were announced and made available for Pixel 10 users.
To address the loose Pixelsnap Ring Stand, users can take what looks like a T1 Torx bit to the screws. In our own testing, this seemed like the closest fit, but even a T1 didn’t feel like a perfect fit.
With a bit of careful tightening, the stand gets firm enough to hold the phone up again. A T1 bit can be hard to find, and trusted brands like iFixit don’t seem to sell them in kits. There are options out there like this one from Jorest, though they might not be the best quality. It might not be a perfect permanent solution for a loose Pixelsnap Ring Stand, but it’ll get the job done.
There are also a few other alternatives if you’re looking into magnetic ring stands for the Pixel 10. We’ll leave a few options below:
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