Update August 2019. What is Loompasplace (loompasplace.com) and why does it pop-up on your iPhone / Mac device?
Loomasplace is an invasive pop-up stemming from a suspicious domain that has been reported to harass Apple users. Once it appears on the screen of your iPhone or Mac device, it attempts to convince you that you have been selected to win a prize (for example, a voucher). The loompasplace.com pop-up may also initiate more unwanted browser redirects. Long story short, the pop-up is an indication of a browser hijacker or potentially unwanted program.
Threat Summary
| Name | Loompasplace pop-up |
| Type | Browser Redirect, PUP |
| Short Description | An invasive scam message that is probably pushed by an active potentially unwanted program or browser hijacker. |
| Symptoms | An annoying pop-up shows up claiming you have won a prize. |
| Distribution Method | Freeware Packages, Software Bundles |
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Loompasplace Pop-Up – What is It All About?
The Loompasplace pop-up may be considered a “virus” due to its sudden appearance. In fact, this pop-up is not a virus at all. Its annoying presence on Mac devices is usually a result of an unattended installation of a potentially unwanted program with browser-hijacking capabilities.
It’s very likely that you may have installed an extra (bundled) app along with a recently downloaded program. A way to prevent installing undesired apps is the Advanced/Custom installer option as sometimes it reveals the presence of PUPs and enables you to opt out their installation.
Another issue that may be a result of the Loompasplace pop-up pop-up is intensive browser crashes. To fix this issue you need to restart the device and relaunch the browser by holding the shift key down. Then you should remove all unknown profiles and bogus extensions. You should also reset your search engine and homepage, if needed.
If the completion of these steps doesn’t solve the problem and the pop-up keeps showing up either on your iPhone or your Mac, have a look at our corresponding removal guides and find out how to fully get rid of the Loompasplace pop-up.
Remove Loompasplace Pop-Up from iPhone and iPad
Option I: Via the device
1.Back up your data using iCloud or another backup method.
2. Go to the Settings menu and go to General.
3. On the bottom, tap on Reset.
4. Tap on Erase All Content and Settings.
5. Confirm it by tapping on the red Erase button and then type your password.
Option II: Via iTunes
1. Connect your device and open iTunes.
2. Click on the device‘s name and model to open the dialog box.
3. From there, click on the button “Restore”
Remove Loompasplace Pop-Up from Mac
In order to remove the Loompasplace pop-up “virus” along with all associated files, you should complete several removal steps. The guide below presents all removal steps for Mac in their precise order. You could choose between manual and automatic removal approach. In order to fully get rid of this particular undesired program and strengthen the security of your Mac we recommend you to combine the steps. Have in mind that files associated with this PUP may be detected as general threats like adware, browser hijacker, rogue program, deceptive app, etc.
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Preparation before removal of Loompasplace pop-up.
Before starting the actual removal process, we recommend that you do the following preparation steps.
- Turn off your phone until you know how bad is the virus infection.
- Open these steps on another, safe device.
- Make sure to take out your SIM card, as the virus could corrupt it in some rare cases.
Step 1: Clear iPhone or iPad History and Data to remove settings changed byLoompasplace pop-up
Step 2: Reset your iPhone to see if the suspicious behaviour is fixed and Loompasplace pop-up stops infecting.
Step 3: Restore or Reset Your iPhone or iPad to removeLoompasplace pop-up
If you have set up a backup on your iPhone or iPad, a good idea is to restore your device to an earlier time, when the virus was not present and the usage of your device was smooth and fast. Here is how to do it: