firewalker: You know the french hook wire type of earrings? Squish the end of the lanyard loop together, start to push it under the little plastic piece on your cell phone that's meant for the lanyard, and then use the end of the earring hook to catch the loop and pull it through. I mean any small, pointy object should work, but the french hooks are thinner than a regular stud earring, longer (so they're easier to use), and won't scratch your phone like a safety pin or needle would. Good luck getting it on there!