How do you put in the case so you can use the buttons? I get it the case but the on button is too deep.
190150
Do you have a galaxy 3 Minnie because the case doesn't come close to my buttons doesn't interfere at all sorry I can't help.
1966030
They are recessed in a little bit, but that offers a bit more protection from accidentally pressing them. I had no problems using the buttons with the case on the Ipod.
1491558
I fought with the case for some time, before it suddenly came undone! Surprise. There's a small space at the top where you can insert a nail or gently a fine knife then apply pressure to the two corners at that same end (on the outside case of course) - and that's how it happened. Good luck!
1240384
I see what you're talking about with the button being covered in the photo. For mine personally, I do not have this problem. I have plenty of spacespace between my button and case. This could just be a positioning thing or I just got lucky. I'm really not sure which, ha. But ultimately, I really enjoy the case; it isn't overwhelming or bulky.
702394
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.
1209569
No. The buttons are open so they can be accessed. Had this case for over a year and this has never been an issue.
1537383
I had the same problem too one time look at were you have you button on your phone and were you have the Everything must be aligned perfect or the case will get stock...how I took it off last time I got a skinning knife and with the Tip of the knife I pushed it out it popped open..... Try that it help for me
2116070
It would be very tricky to press in the correct areas to use power and volume controls. The case is a soft neoprene material so technically you could manipulate it. It wouldn't be easy.
1491561
There is a slot on the right side if the case. Pull gently on the slot and case will start to loosen.
341289
If you look at the picture its on the bottom under the middle button. Slides in and out of the side
333035
No, but the buttons' locations are marked by button covers in the rubber sides of the case. I never had any problem using them, which I think is what you may really be asking.
2052686
There is an option in settings where you have to activate it so that it locks with the case. I'm not sure which part in settings it is, I'm sorry :/ (might be in general where the auto lock option is)
2036327
I got mine a couple months ago and the buttons are fine. While researching the case, I read that some of the older models were bad about that. So if you have an older one, I'd request to swap it with a newer one through them.
1189256
I have no trouble at all using the buttons on my phone when it's in the case. I will say I'm a woman so my fingers are reasonably small I suppose but our son has one and he has large hands. He also likes his very much. FYI you're actually pressing the buttons on the phone as the "stick out" through the corresponding holes in the case.
370404
No, not difficult but I usually have to feel around for top, middle, bottom first. I started using the case shortly after getting the phone, so I essentially have used only the case for the buttons, never just the phone. You can feel the clicking of the buttons through the cover. It has been a great case for several months.
1165687
To be honest its a little tricky to get off at first. But once you figure out how to do it I start at the top left where the power button is and pull it off clockwise. Then for the Inner case pull from the bottom and push forward. After you do it a couple times its pretty easy.
1554107
I am an adult and I had the same problem that this case makes it difficult to use the on an off button. I would say your idea of removing the areas of the case covering those buttons might work. But, I have not tried this solution.