![]() When drilling, make sure to let the drill do the work no need to push it through with force. The spacing also needs to be small enough so that the loop part of the lanyard can go from one hole to the other and back. This will leave enough space so that the case left between the holes won't easily break with a little tension. Make two small holes about 1/2 inch apart on the side of the case using a 3/32" drill bit. I usually hold my phone in my left hand, so I chose left. Choose the side that matches the hand the phone is usually held in. Next, I choose the side - either left or right. ![]() Sturdy and just the right size for a wrist strap. If there are none around, I'm a big fan of these from Rokform. Make sure the loop part of the lanyard is at least an inch long to allow space to connect it. There are probably a couple in the junk drawer left over from an old camera or maybe even an ancient cell phone. A soft silicone type case won't work for this.Ĭhoose a lanyard or wrist strap. It needs to be a sturdy build to keep the lanyard from cracking or tearing the case. The main feature to look for in a case that this technique will work with is a very sturdy sidewall, made of hard plastic. I've done this with a few different cases now, and even look for cases to use that fit what is needed to do this. Here's a quick and easy way to add a simple lanyard to the new iPhone case. Not to mention it can help keep a phone from hitting the concrete when pulling it from a pocket. And there's the Netsuke from Poddities that adds a loop to the Lightning connector.Ī lanyard or wrist strap can be a great feature for safety, especially in high "Apple Picking" crime areas like San Francisco, New York City, or just about any tourist destination worldwide. While there are a few cases that support a lanyard loop, not many still do. ![]() Not so many years ago, every phone came with a built-in loop for attaching a wrist strap. ![]()
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