Putting a lanyard on a phone can be useful for several reasons. If you need to keep your phone handy, but don’t have pockets, hanging it safely around your neck will be a welcome change.
Wearing a phone on a lanyard is a smart move, particularly when you’re travelling as it won’t be an easy target for thieves. When you give your child their first phone, they might benefit from a lanyard they can wear around their neck to keep their phone safe.
To prevent opportunistic pickpockets from taking it while you are distracted, you should always wear your phone under a layer of clothing like a sweatshirt or jacket.
The elderly can also benefit from a phone lanyard, as it will help them to keep track of their phone while they are out and about. And finally, if you’re hiking and want to keep your hands free for other tasks, keeping your phone around your neck will make sure it’s always safe. Read on to learn some of the best ways to add a lanyard to your phone.
Method one
Putting a lanyard on your phone shouldn’t be difficult if you have an older style phone. These phones would typically have a small notch in the corner of the phone with a bar over it. This will allow you to thread a loop of fabric through and then push the length of the lanyard through this loop to create a secure knot. You can then wear the phone around your neck with ease.
Method two
If your phone doesn’t have this loop, consider purchasing a phone case that has one included. A phone case with two clips on the top or a single clip in the middle will allow you to wear your phone safely and securely around your neck. A wallet style phone case with slots for your cards and cash will allow you to carry all of your essentials without the need for pockets.
Method three
If you can’t find a case to suit your phone, a specialist pouch could offer a quick fix. Professional custom lanyards are available with lots of different attachments on the end, including clear plastic pouches. These are often used to store items like identification badges for events, or maps and programmes for a conference. This type of clear pouch would be the perfect size for housing a phone. The added benefit of using a plastic pouch is that your phone will be protected from splashes.
Method four
You don’t have to attach a full-size lanyard to your phone. A wrist strap lanyard can be just as effective for helping you to keep track of your items. You wear the strap around your wrist and then hold on to the phone. If you drop your phone, the wrist strap will stop it from falling to the ground. This can be helpful while you are at a conference or concert when big crowds would make it difficult to find a dropped phone.
A phone strap is the most fail-safe way to protect your device from hard falls and bumps. Sure, cases and screen protectors do their part, but they aren't infallible. Not even the sturdiest and most rugged of covers can minimize impacts against hard surfaces such as concrete pavements. Slinging a strap or lanyard around your wrist stops the fall from taking place in the first place.
There's no shortage of all sorts of mobile phone straps out there. Here's how you can attach virtually any phone strap to your case, even if it doesn't have holes to accommodate the loop.
1. Strip your phone's case off of it.
2. Grab your strap and take the plain thread side of it.
3. Pull the thread through one of the openings of your phone case. I chose the speaker grill opening at the bottom of my cover.
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4. Give the thread a proper pull so the full length of that side is out on one side.
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5. Spread the thread and make a loop.
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6. Take the end of the strap that's supposed to go on your wrist and pull it through the thread loop that you just made.
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7. Tug the strap and form a tight knot.
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8. Once satisfied with the knot, put your phone back in the newly-strung case.
Once your strap is secured, I suggest you switch the placement of your knot every few months. Since the openings are usually the thinnest and weakest points of phone covers, you shouldn't strain them too much. Change the loop regularly to avoid permanently damaging the case.
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It's impossible to attach a strap to your case if you don't actually own one. Naturally, your device needs to have a case as well. Depending on your Android phone, there are countless protective cases out there. Some of them even have designated holes for lanyards and straps, making the job easier.
We have plenty of favorite straps here at Android Central. The one that I personally cannot live without is the beaded Phone Charm from CASETiFY. It is extremely expensive for a strap, but I actually believe the price is justified. Countless cats, dogs, and humans have put my beaded CASETiFY Phone Charm through the fires of hell and beyond, but it's still going strong to this day.
CASETiFY Phone Charm
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Grab the high-end CASETiFY Phone Charm to sling your phone on your wrist. This expensive strap is fully customizable, eco-friendly, and extremely durable.
Spigen Universal Wrist Strap
$11.99
at Amazon$12.99
at Amazon$15.99
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Spigen has made a name for itself as the go-to case brand, but its other phone accessories deserve attention as well. Take a look at this adjustable Universal Wrist Strap. The lanyard is braided to improve durability and flexibility.
Mous Wrist Strap
$10 at MousSplash of color
Available in four bright and dark, the Mous Wrist Strap is made to last. Crafted with durable polyester, you can adjust the size of the strap and easily attach it to any smartphone cover.