How to Avoid Dropping Your Phone

Reviewed by Stan Kats

Last Updated: September 17, 2024

Always dropping your phone because you have fumble fingers? Dropped phones are susceptible to damage, breakage and cosmetic deterioration. If you find that this is a constant issue for you, it's time to take charge and rescue that poor phone of yours from any further mishaps.

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Pay attention as to where you place your phone.

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The placement of the phone is one key way to ensure that it won't get knocked onto the floor from a height or end up dropping it into something on the surface that it shouldn't be put in, such as food or drink.

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Be careful where you use the phone.

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If you're distracted and trying to do two things at once, there is a greater chance that you'll drop the phone to keep doing the other task. For example, driving while talking on the phone (illegal in many places) reduces your attention span greatly, and makes it easier for you to drop the phone to hold the steering wheel or pay attention to the road. You might even be unfortunate enough to drop the phone into your cup of coffee...

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Stay off the toilet when using your phone.

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Never take or place calls in the bathroom. Not only is it a sign of disrespect to the caller on the end to be doing your business on a call, but you could drop the phone into the toilet. Just gross.
- Same goes for taking a bath, just don't bathe and phone.

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Put a durable and non-slip cover over the phone.

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Moreover, should the phone be dropped accidentally, the cover serves as a form of protection for the phone.

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Put the phone down after each call.

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Don't hold onto it or put it in a different place than its usual storage spot. In this way, you'll be less likely to drop it and more likely to rely on muscle memory to slip it back into its safe holding place.

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Recharge the phone in a safe and secure spot.

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Place the recharging device well away from areas where people walk by, away from piles of paper and away from curious kids and pets. Also be sure to keep the cord tucked away tidily, so that it can't be pulled or tripped over, potentially dragging your phone down.

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Why should I use a case when it will block the design on my phone?

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Better safe than sorry! Maybe you could use a clear case, or find a case with a design you like more than the one on your phone.

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Is getting a glass screen protector a good idea if I have a slippery case?

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A screen protector would certainly add a layer of protection -- go for it!

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What if I drop my phone and my glass screen protector cracks?

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You need to replace your screen protector.

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Train yourself to not drop the phone. It's a bad habit and absent-minded one when you find yourself dropping it a lot.

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Ensure that where the phone is stored is secure and not likely to cause the phone to tip out. For example, a slippery pocket might not be the best location to store the phone.

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If you have a medical condition or disease that causes you to shake or tremble often, that makes it difficult for you to hold the phone, and so forth, then it might be worth considering both a strong protective cover for the phone and some sort of corded attachment from your clothing to the phone that helps you to grab the phone back before it hits the floor or hard surface.

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