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

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...

Just what I wanted. Three people who saw me using it asked where they could buy it.I was looking for something to make it safe to take pictures with my phone when I'm a passenger on a motorcycle. This tether clips to the waist belt of my jacket and makes it safe to have my phone in the outside pocket, rather than on the inside where I have to undo the jacket to get to it.If I let the phone drop on the tether, the coil pulls it up short just below my knee, long before the phone reaches the ground.As noted in the instructions, the attachment needs to be reinforced by a phone case. I use an Otterbox Commuter. (Wanted a Defender, but it wouldn't fit in that pocket.) Now that I have this, I have also started clipping my phone to my purse and belt loops, even though the Commuter case keeps the phone in the appropriate pocket most of the time.A friend lost her phone somewhere on an 80 acre goat farm. This tether would have made that loss less likely, without affecting how she used the phone much.

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".

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.