Best Family Phone Charms of 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What are those phone charms called?

Phone charms (also phone danglers, phone lanyards, phone chains and phone straps) are charms that are connected to a mobile device either via a phone connector or silicone plug that fits into the jack port sometimes provided with circle cotters and a lobster clasp, or a small strap knotted with a cow hitch knot, or a ...

2. Are phone charms still a thing?

In the West, this fad seems to have faded over the past few years, but many young people can still be seen with these charms hanging from their cell phones. Or in this age of smartphones, from their cell phone cases. The same characters that were popular a few years ago have remained popular up to the present day.

3. Can you put charms on a phone?

Some cases have dedicated holes to attach charms, but most do not. Don't worry, though! You can still use a phone charm either way! The most common placement, no matter the phone type, is to loop the charm through the mute button opening on the side of the case as shown in the picture below.

4. How do people attach phone charms?

Simple Charm Installation Open the jump ring and attach it to the loop on the charm, much as you would add a key onto a key ring. Squeeze the strap or cord loop flat and push it through the indentation in the phone and out the other side. Pull the charm through the loop and then pull it tight.