Xenvo SquidGrip Flexible Cell Phone Tripod and Portable Action Camera Holder - Compatible with iPhone, GoPro, Android, Samsung, Google Pixel and All Mobile Phones

" D I spent $22 on a remote-controlled tripod. It didn't grip very well, and the screw that held the grip to the stand became stripped after a few uses. The quality is poor. The Xenvo tripod I bought cost $30. This photo of a broomstick was taken so you could see the physical difference that $8 can make! You also get a lifetime warranty and a clever USB "welcome video" card, indicating that Xenvo is serious about this product. Oh - My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Note 8, which is larger and heavier than most. Note how the phone is held steady at an oblique angle in the photo. The small, budget-friendly That would never be done with a good tripod.

Eden Jones

| Nov 21, 2021

This product appeals to me because the flexible tripod is well-made and performs admirably. The phone holder poses a safety hazard, so I'm only giving it one star. When I opened the holder to mount the phone, I heard a loud pop and noticed a small hole in my photo studio's thick background paper. It took me a while to figure out that a small barrel nut that compresses the spring inside the unit had broken loose and been shot out of the holder at high speed. This small metallic piece could have easily injured someone's eye if it had been traveling at high speeds. I couldn't sleep the entire night, just thinking about what could have happened to my daughter, who was assisting me in taking photographs with this tripod. It is necessary to recall this item.

Izaiah Albert

| Mar 29, 2021

Following the breakage of my most recent flex tripod, I ordered three more. This one had the most expensive price tag, but it was well worth it. The difference in build quality is obvious, and the motion range outperforms the TOBRBE Flexible Tripod, 12 Inch Phone Tripod with Wireless Remote Shutter (17$) and the UBeesize 12 Inch Flexible Cell Phone Tripod (18$). br>br>The legs are approximately 9 inches long. 5in, which is more functional than many other 5-inch screens. 6in copies are available.

Jared Gray

| Oct 13, 2021

I've had a few of these grippy tripods over the years, as I'm sure many others have. I've tried a few, and this is the best. This design is continuous, as opposed to the older string of ball in socket joints that loosen and occasionally pop out. On the inside, there could be a wire or something, but on the outside, there's a padded, squishy, grippy material that I've never seen before. Two pieces connect the legs to the phone mount. Finally, there was a link in the box to a quick but informative video that showed me how to best use the swivel lock, and this combination allows you to swivel and lock into a number of positions, both tall and wide. I'm sure I could have figured it out in a few days, but it's possible I couldn't. Instead, I was on point after about a 2-minute video. For what it's worth, I purchased a macro wide lens from the same manufacturer. The information is equally useful and well-organized.

Ahmad McCarthy

| Feb 27, 2021

There is no such thing as a lifetime warranty. One of the legs has broken and is no longer bendable after only eight months of use. br>br>Says it has a lifetime warranty, but there's no way to get it on the website or through Amazon.

Lylah Booth

| Mar 25, 2021

I was speechless when I saw how many different positions this tripod could be adjusted to! I was previously employing a low-cost black ball of white- joints- for- I finally had enough of my legs tripod breaking all the time, and I wanted to go pro but not extreme pro with a 4 ft tripod. I came across this, liked the reviews, and decided to buy it; This is the most satisfying product I've ever had. Here are some suggestions. There are a few key points to consider. If you've never used a phone tripod before, it's definitely worth the extra 10 minutes to look at the card it comes with, which is actually a flash drive cleverly engineered into the shape of a standard credit card and contains the lifetime warranty, a quick tutorial video, and a few other minor details. Putting it all together, the most vital decision is to keep the ball joint in place as long as possible so that it's able to pivot in any way when the belt goes out or when an over occurs. When you're done, simply reverse the procedure. This isn't explained in great detail in the instructions, and it took me a few tries and a few head scratches to figure it out. br>3) DO NOT turn the phone mount screw all the way open until the phone fits; this is only for extra-wide phones when the spring loader is stretched to capacity and the phone still won't fit. If your phone does not fit when fully stretched, start with a pinch of adjustment and pull the spring loader open, repeating until your phone is snug when the spring loader is pulled out (Note: When securing your phone, I wouldn't use the spring loader to its maximum capacity because this may cause the spring mechanism to wear out faster than it was intended. Instead, use the screw adjustment and the spring loader JUST BELOW maximum capacity. capacity when securing your phone)br>4) when using your tripod, you can't see what position you want it in until the phone is snug in the phone mount and you can see what's on the screen; perhaps this won't be an issue over time as you get really good and used to it, but it can be tricky when you first use it because the added weight on the ball joint from your phone and phone mount means that any adjustment, if you don't securely have your phone held, will result in your This can be aggravating because if you're adjusting the position and realize you need to move it just a smidgeon, you're out of luck and your phone will drop: (It doesn't fall to the ground or come off the phone mount, but if you spend a lot of time adjusting it and want to swivel the ball (I'm talking about the ball joints ball, not the ball joints base) anywhere from half an inch to even a hair, you'll find that all of your time and patience adjusting has been wasted and you'll have to start all over again. ) Reposition [the ball swivel], and if you have phone accessories like I do (I have a clip-on phone case, for example), On fish eye and macro lenses, this not only doubles the overall weight, but it also shifts the center of gravity, making adjustments (mostly for awkward positions) more time consuming, and making sure the ball joint crank is extra tight when locked is critical (ESPECIALLY when the ball swivel is at a 90 degree angle). DO NOT BE DISAPPOINTED, FOR THIS IS WHAT MAKES THIS TRIPOD ABSOLUTELY AMAZING; the fact that you CAN put your phone in all of these awkward positions validates the truth of the makers claims; for ANY other tripod, this would not only be difficult, but IMPOSSIBLE; straight up, it WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE. Once you've gotten your tripod in the right position, it's like having the robot arm from the International Space Station; it's as if gravity has vanished. Exceptionally impressive and brilliant! br>AND FINALLY, (LOL, I promised the last pointer), In regards to the previous pointer, there is a trick to getting out of that adjustment conundrum! This only works if your tripod is in a standing position; if the legs are wrapped around something, it will not work. So, let's say you've set up your tripod and want to make a minor adjustment, but your phone is in an awkward position, and any adjustment will be time consuming and, frankly, a major headache. The mount and ball joint can both be left in the same position; the trick is in the legs! Because the legs are so flexible, you can simply bend them inward or outward (from a straight position to forming a lazy L-shape) with a little practice. shape position) just a smidgeon; 1 or 2 legs in front or back to adjust vertically, AKA pitch rotation, and one leg to the side to adjust horizontally, AKA roll rotation, and of course use the ball joint base to rotate about its axis, AKA yaw rotation; however, the only issue with yaw rotation is that it requires the clamp to unlock, so just practice bending the legs, and with a little time and trial, you'll be fine. Again, the wonders of this tripod give you multiple choices as to which part you want to adjust. I'm telling you, the freedom one has in the positioning of their phone is undeniable. br>One last tiny little thing, the legs at the base where they meet, there are two preset positions that they "snap" into, they aren't very snug [meant for eagles] When using the legs to adjust the tripod's standing position by bending them, the base of the legs can easily snap back into the straight packaged position, and you won't even notice it; so seamless, so before using them to adjust them, ensure the base of the legs are snap-out outward so that they open from their snaps properly (*especially from using them after some wear). br>br>THAT'S ALL THERE IS TO IT! PHEW! ENJOY! I KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT:.

Ariah Kirby

| Dec 01, 2021

I appreciate the lifetime warranty, but I don't think it will be necessary based on my initial impressions of the quality. This purchase has exceeded my expectations. br>br>New and improved review: The tripod performs admirably in its intended application. However, there is a serious flaw in the system: It is insecure in holding your phone. During regular use, my phone has fallen out a few times. I'm not sure you could mount it on a bike and expect the phone to stay safe. I came up with a simple duct tape and cord solution (the cord is taped on one end and wedged into the cell phone cover, with the cord extending through the battery charging hole and tied off on the tripod), but it's not ideal, especially given the grip's advertised strength. I considered returning the item, but in the end, I decided to just deal with it. br>br>I would not recommend this product to others, nor would I buy it again.

Robert Roberts

| Dec 30, 2020