Has anyone had an issue with the outer cilicone stretching? I have always had the Otterbox defender and the outer layer stretched, hate it!
167679
no, this case is hasn't stretched on me. Have had it 6 months.Be careful of the screen though. It will scratch. Overall I think it's a great case.
167680
I've had mine for about 6 months with no stretching. I don't take it off very often to clean. However, I will warn you that my wife has the same case and the flip out plug for the power input doesn't fit. Mine fits, so it seems hit or miss in our experience.
167681
I have two of these cases and I have never had a proble. I love them! Not as clunky as Otterbox. Nice slim fit and only 2 pieces.
167682
The outer shell is an rubber overmolded plastic with a very grippy surface. Smaller than outterbox Easer to carry. I think it is better than the outterbox Hope this helps
167683
I've had my case on for a long time and have had no stretching. Great case.
167684
No. Its a great case. The outer layer is harder rubber then the defender so I don't think it would ever stretch. It's a great case. My only complaint is that it doesn't cover the ear piece.
167685
No stretching. The fit is tight and the front snaps into the back. Best case I've ever had for a phone.
167686
Yes the first time I took it spart to clean it it stretced a little and hasn't been the same since. I loved it at first but now looks ugly
167687
I've had my case almost a year now and no stretching. The outer is more of a rubber and does not stretch
1333622
The otter box makes the iphone to thick to fit the speaker. I often have to remove my otter box to use. I purchased this device almost three years ago. Maybe the have since modified the design.
702391
Good question. I had never thought of this as this hasn't been an issue for me at all. I will check in the morning and let you know. Update: the buttons on the S4 are not hindered in anyway, no matter which end. The clamps grab the phone approximately in the center, so there is plenty of clearance around the buttons.
1608203
I have not had that issue. However, when I first put the case on, I had it on backwards, so check that and see if it helps. Good luck!
450201
I've been usingine since March and haven't had problems with the rubber stretching. However. I really don't take it off alot.
550167
That hasn't happened to me at all after a couple weeks of use. I take it in and out of my backpack a couple times daily and travel with it...so it's getting used and tossed around. You do have to make sure the case "clicks" into place when you install it. You'll have to mess with it a bit to get it secure. I'm sure those that are having this issue just didn't install it to a solid fit.
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Hey I had the same thing happen to me, I had just taken off the rubber protective backing to clean it, and it slipped out of my wet hands (cleaner) and onto hard (practically stone) floor! It shattered mostly at the top.. but it still works perfectly , the camera, mic etc.. all good,! I only bought it 3 months ago, for over 200 bucks, and an apple rep said it would cost over 100 dollars to replace screen~ ! Insane!! I am looking and hopefully have found a clip on set with a hard rubberized clear front, and backing, that will protect it, and hopefully keep it from getting worse! The regular screen protectors will not go on do to "bumpy texture" .... Your post did not say if yours is still working or not, but if it is,, I will let you know if it works.. and you let me know if you get anything out of your warranty. Deal? I hope so! Thanks Kimmy
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With really thin phones like my HTC One M7, it seemed to almost double the thickness of the phone. It was too much for me, so I ended up switching to a thin Dyztronic case with a screen protector film. Great protection with the Otter box, but sacrifices style for function, IMO.
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honestly i dont think its that bad...i've held otterboxes before and was overwhelmed by how bulky they were. Thats why i decided to look for a different type of case, one with a silicon core and a hard plastic outer. I would say the case isnt the thinnest out there but its def not as thick as an otterbox
895136
I went to this model because I have had 4 ot he holster belt clips on the Otter Defender break with only a brush against something. The one I got through Amazon was so loose the phone kept falling out. I went to a Verizon store and got another one because I did not want to wait. This one is a bear to pull out of the holster but I was told, from someone I trust, that time will let it slide out smoother. Mine is already wearing a bit looser. I think it is just time. Now if I just don't break the belt clip I should be okay :-)
1374907
Never had a problem with the Defender for the Q. But I did receive one for the Z10 that didn't work very well. Contact Otterbox and they will take care of it.
854990
no, the silicone/rubbers edges are not coming loose on my case. However, I could see if someone frequently removed this case and put back on, it could become stretched out. I tend to squeeze the sides of my phone together when I hold it, this also prevents any stretching of the rubber.
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I have the extended battery on my phone I am just not happy with how it fits. My son and daughter have Otterboxes on their phones and they just fit better.Don't slip off the phone as mine does on occasion. I feel it should have been a tighter fit on the phone.
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I did originally have the Otterbox...which I loved, but, did have the same problems with phone calls. The mesh covering that is over the earpiece/voice was causing interference. This was tested by removing the phone from the case and test calling (at my phone carriers' brick and mortar location). I am currently in the process of purchasing a different model Otterbox for my phone. We currently have three other devices WITH Otterbox cases, and they are, by far, the best I have ever used!
636893
If you ordered it through amazon, your order history might be a source for paperwork? Not sure if there's a warranty, but ours should of held up for more than a month, planning on contacting otter box directly :/ piece of junk!
140024
Contact Otterbox. This problem should be covered under warranty. They will be able to guide you through the warranry process.
1072159
My cover does not fit anymore with it on. I don't know what brand it is, but it is not Otterbox. I'm currently trying to find a cover that will fit.