A MAN was referred to as a “life saver”For revealing an easy method to watch movies on your smartphone while you fly.
To save money, some airlines have no entertainment screens in their seats. Instead, passengers can stream content to their smartphones and tablets.
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However, holding the phone in your hand can make it difficult to use, especially when you are on long-haul flights.
Stephen Murphy, a TikTok user, came up with an innovative solution that allows him to enjoy his favorite shows while flying.
In His videoHe showed how he used a UK plug to prop up his phone at just the right angle so he could watch a movie while he was on a plane.
He placed the plug on his back and wrapped the device in the prongs of the plug to make a temporary phone stand.
The video was viewed more than 760,000 times and has received over 26,000 likes.
His method was also well received by other users, one of whom even called him a “master”! “life saver”.
One wrote: “This is simple and effective and I love it. Amazing.”
Another TikToker said this: “I fly in 4 weeks. thanks for the brilliant tip.”
The third thought that it was because the UK had the best plug design. Other countries’ two-pin plugs are not able provide the same solution.
They wrote: “Now I get why British plugs are the best in the world.”
Another user agreed that it was better than their DIY method before they saw the video.
They stated: “This might replace me leaning my phone on my wallet with napkins under my wallet.”
One person wrote: “Just in time for my flight this weekend, life saver.”
Stephen isn’t the only one who has found creative ways to not have to look at their phone while on a flight.
The sick bag is another popular method that’s extremely popular on social media.
You need to wedge the bottom of the plane’s sickback between your phone and your case, so that your phone can hang above the tray table’s top when folded up.
Another traveler used his newspaper to create a phone holder that would allow him to keep track of his belongings during flights.
However, passengers were warned not to use a particular phone hack while on board planes.
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