How easily is the magnet removed from the dashboard? Does it leave behind any residue, or damage the dashboard?
1362834
I've moved it between 3 cars several years apart with no marring or residue. I removed slowly and helped it with a credit card; the original adhesive still worked. Let it sit overnight before putting the phone on it. You can remove most self-adhesive items with dental floss too.
1362835
Removal is relatively easy and there is no permanent residue left behind. However, the magnet itself was not sufficient to hold my phone (Note 3) in place with the slightest movement of the vehicle.
1362836
great product. never had the phone fall off magnet while driving or come unstuck. Haven't taken it off dash but the sticker is good quality so I'd assume would likely leave a residue and taking it off should be done carefully.
1362837
If not applied properly, or to the right surface, it will fall off. However, if done properly, it is quite strong. To remove it, I would NOT just rip it off, or it may damage the finish and even rip off some of the surface. The instructions say to use dental floss or thin thread. I used fishing line. Wrapped it around one side and kind of sawed it off. It came off easily that way because you are taking off a little bit at a time, not just stressing the entire surface. It did leave some residue, but that came off easily enough with some petroleum jelly. Good luck. It is a decent enough product. If not applied properly, or to the right surface, it will fall off. However, if done properly, it is quite strong. To remove it, I would NOT just rip it off, or it may damage the finish and even rip off some of the surface. The instructions say to use dental floss or thin thread. I used fishing line. Wrapped it around one side and kind of sawed it off. It came off easily that way because you are taking off a little bit at a time, not just stressing the entire surface. It did leave some residue, but that came off easily enough with some petroleum jelly. Good luck. It is a decent enough product.
1362838
Actually, I just had one fall off in the sub zero weather after several years here and there was virtually no mark
1662918
Well if I did, and in fact I did....I no longer am worried about it. The magnetic part of the setup is attached to the air vent on the dash. There aren't any magnets attached to the phone when it is not attached to the air vent. The magnet is on the Tetrax device. There is a steel button attached approximately centered on the back of the phone and it is not magnetized. I have it attached to the dashboard for about 2.5 hours per day and over the last couple of months have not had any data problems with the phone whatsoever. Holds a Note 2 like it was nailed on the dash.
1232410
After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I can't afford either. At best, it seems unknown or uncertain. After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I... » Read More After reviewing Apples' support forum, there seems to be little consensus about the potentiality of magnets damaging devices (I'd speculate any device, Apple or other). Small magnets on cases seem to be safe, but warnings are given for "strong" magnets. I loved the idea of this holder, but I'd have to error on the side of precaution and not purchase unless I read an affirmative answer. Everyone else who says "it hasn't damaged my device yet" could be lucky or just biding their time. I have read the the likely damage is data loss, but not permanent component damage. I can't afford either. At best, it seems unknown or uncertain. « Show Less
1250812
I'm not sure about the dashboard and I expected it depends on how smooth the surface is..yet, I haven't detached it for 2+ months from the front windshield and it didn't move at all while using it.
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From what I see it shouldn't be an issue. It locks down using suction so to remove it all you have to do is pull the tab releasing the suction from your dashboard. The surface of the suction part is a bit sticky, not sure if that will wear out over time or not.
1903693
I can't speak for all materials, but I used 3 or 4 on my car's dashboard for a few months then just pulled them off with no residue.
1572619
I have removed years after putting it on and it still came right off. After alot of years it might leave a sticky residue but that comes off with any window cleaner and elbow grease.
708473
There was a large sticker on mine, but I pulled it off slowly and removed it in one piece without tearing it. There was also no residue left behind :)
917810
I've only used it on my windshield. The suction cup material is really amazing and acts as they advertise, and I don't think it would wreck your dashboard, but I don't know for certain.
415535
You can just pull it straight out from the dashboard/windshield mount in 1-2 seconds, if that's what you're asking.
2148959
The cable work very well I don't see the point Why u need to remove the magnet .for what.......u will dstroy the cable u don't need to do that
661495
It is a strong magnet, but it does not mess with my laptop, phone, remote control car, and I doubt anything else.I have not let it sit less than 10 inches from anything electronic just to be safe, it is a magnet. still handy and within an arms reach for whatever I use it for. Always have more than one of these- one to hold all your random pieces and another to use when doing a project.
161037
I have not removed mine yet. It seems that it would come off easily though. I'm not sure if it will leave a residue on the screen though?
1433221
I have had this cover on my iPad mini for almost a month and my pink magnetic have not come off. The only time the magnetic have come off is when I removed it.
1211248
To date, this product has remained in place on my dashboard without any issue whatsoever. I use it often to hold my iPhone for navigation purposes. There are limited flat surfaces on my dashboard as well, sliding has not been a concern with this product.
1361186
Hi Ana R.! Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The magnet should have no effect whatsoever on your device. Let me know if I can be of more help here at this link:
625278
That has not been a problem so far. I've only had it about one week, but I would think if the magnet was going to erase anything, it would have done it by now.