Frog’s Tung Tactical Military Grade Cable Safety Tether Compatable with iPhone, Galaxy, All Smartphones, Tablets and Mobile Devices

This cell phone saver is amazing!!

Tethering a phone or other small gadget is a hard problem to solve when it does not have a built-in attachment point. The Frog's Tung seems like one of the better solutions out there, but there are some caveats. 1) I wouldn't use it without a case around the phone or device. 2) The case needs to be flexible to allow room for the tether plate. 3) The Tether plate comes with the end of the string flush with the plate. This provides a slightly lower profile, but the string could slip between the plate and device, then disconnect entirely. I pulled the string over the tab (as seen in my picture) resulting in a more secure attachment, but a higher profile.If the tab had a notch on the top side (like the channel for the rest of the string does) and the string was secured to the tab (like I did), this would solve both the issue of the security of the string attachment point and the higher profile.After the recommended 15 minute wait time, I did a few test drops, and I'm pretty confident in the security of an accidental drop (I work on the side of skyscrapers, bridges, and dams). I placed the tether plate on the phone, not on the case like some users. I want to be able to change cases if needed and leave the tether plate on the phone. As mentioned earlier, I would not use this without a case. A case provides more security by keeping the tether plate pressed against the phone, and if the tether plate did start to slip, it would hopefully jam up against the edge of the case, stopping it from coming off completely. We shall see...

Don't use this for any sporting activities.I cleaned and dried my phone, attached the leash, and let it rest overnight. The next day I gave it a few solid tugs and the adhesive came right off. I would not trust this leash to save my phone if I were to take a fall climbing, surfing, or skiing. The intended use for this may be for the forgetful that tend to leave their phone behind. In that case you'd be better off using tape and some cord instead of spending $20 on a "leash".

My son left his phone on the bus. After a frantic stakeout at the bus parking lot, we got it back but we needed a way to help him keep track of his phone because he would forget his head if it wasn’t attached. 💡We needed a way to attach his phone to his person. Short of supergluing it directly to him, this was the simplest solution. We followed a suggestion I’d read in another review and adhered the product to the back of the phone and then put it back in the case. We threaded the cord through the mic jack hole in his phone case (he has blue tooth ear buds, so it wasn’t being used). Now he clips his phone to his belt loop for his commute. His phone holds his bus pass and his train ticket as well as his work ID. He has to have access to scan it at different points in his day, and this product allows for that. The clipIsn’t as robust as I had thought it would be, but that hasn’t caused any problems for him to date.

I read a number of reviews about the small pad and weak adhesive, and I concur. I wouldn't trust it. It feels strong at first but one good yank and the string-side of the pad will easily pry up. If your phone has any kind of a curved or textured surface then you may want to skip this product. However, if you use a case with your phone then you might be able to duplicate my solution.My solution to the 'pad problem' was to install the plastic pad, not on my phone, but on the inside of my case. I threaded the buckle through the USB port hole. Since the plastic pad is too large to come through the port hole, it's completely secure. The adhesive in this case isn't doing much more than preventing the pad from slipping, but that's fine. The string doesn't interfere with plugging in the USB for charging.Barring any other unforeseen issues, like the plastic breaking, the knot slipping, or the string failing, I'm now very confident about taking my phone out skiing and on other outdoor adventures.

came quick. yanked the hell out of it and nothing seemed to give at all. slightly concerned with how the adhesive will affect my device upon eventual removal, but I would say my device is perfectly secure. Point of note, i have a phone case that covers the adhesive area, and the lanyard clip part of the Frog's Tung dangles out of the power cord cut-out, but it does not interfere with the power outlet area at all.UPDATEThe string portion came unknotted in the first week, rendering the leash useless :( perhaps knotted string is not the best solution for attachment. A little re engineering could solve this pitfall. stars are awarded for quick and helpful customer service and a no hassle return.

I was excited to find a replacement for the Kenu Highline (which they do not make anymore). However, after a week I noted the phone detached. Meaning I did not pinch the clip to release the phone from the cord. It happened two more times in the week I guess just by it being between my body and arm, phone or leaning on something just right.So, since my goal is not to lose the phone from my pocket, it does not meet the "secure" goal.