I was wondering, from the pictures on here, does this case make the volume buttons even harder to use or is it the same?
750179
For me I feel that the case actually helped to better define the back of the device. Esp when I had it up to my ear or in my pocket. Since the case further recesses the button zone. Before the case I would fumble more for the volume rocker. Even occasionally making it louder when I was meaning to quiet it.
750180
Doesn't make it harder. Just have to get used to it. Once I did, having the extra depth actually makes it easier to FIND the buttons and doesn't affect my ability to use them.
750181
Same. There is enough clearance that there is no interference. Great case for the money in my opinion.
887499
I haven't had any issues with it so far. It is a fairly tight fit, but it squeezes on the front and back more than it does on the sides were the on/off and volume buttons are.
944515
NO, the volume controls would not line up correctly, the volume would go up but not down. had to press the case with my thumb and finger to get the volume down. I returned it, I also tried the other case for 65.00 actually 3 of them just in case it was a faulty case and returned all 3 cases, so far I have tried 4 cases and the volume control will not line up properly. have not tried the 100.00 case yet or the case with the cover over the screen(not to cool on that one). hope this helps.....
370408
It's not hard to push the volume up/down buttons, although you don't really need to since you can change the volume in Android as well. As to the power switch, it's a little harder, but I think that's a good thing. This means you can place the phone face up on a hard surface without any risk of accidentially powering it off. Any difficulty with the power switch pales in comparison with the benefits of the case. It's the thinnest cellphone protective case I've ever used, and I know by experience, it protects well.
1105993
Nope, I have not had any troubles with either of the power or volume buttons. I've pretty much forgotten that my phone has a case. It's that good!
1856667
Others say so, but the "volume" buttons on mine don't work at all. I've tried pressing them quickly, holding them for a long time, nothing works. So I simply make sure my phone is as loud as it can go since I like everything else about this cute little thing.
1244749
The case is a bit difficult to put on because it fits so tight on phone. I feel that it does a great job keeping the phone dust free. Taking it off would seem to be harder. I will cross that path when I have replace the battery I suppose. I think the buttons work grest. Are you sure the sides have snapped into place as designed?
2123079
I honestly didn't have any issue with the buttons. The case fit perfectly on my S4 mini, and was actually pretty tough to get off once it's on the phone. I use the case with the belt clip when I'm at work and it stays in place just fine. :)
2249413
The power button is exposed. But the volume buttons are covered. I myself took a razor and cut out the area over the volume buttons. It just seemed more matching to me. Even open, the case provided enough protection as to not let the buttons be pushed while in my pocket.
342359
I have Droid RAZR w/ volume on the side and its OK. The case sides are soft so you can feel the buttons and get used to pushing thru the plastic.
821843
No - they actually make it easier to hold the phone. I have no problem using any of my "external" controls that are covered by the "gel" skin of the case (like the volume control). Bear in mind your phone WILL be thicker with this case, but the trade off is that it will be protected.
1178237
No. The volume and power buttons are covered by the case rubber. But, the volume and power button areas have an outlined area in the rubber that could be cut out easily, I think. This case is as close to no case as it gets, yet the rubber is soft enough to offer protection. It is not like the hard plastic thin cases I have seem.
1240385
The one I received looks just like the retail pictures, not the customer ones. However, the home button is definitely not blocked by the case. there is about a quarter inch between the bottom of the home button and the top of the case.
1058414
No not at all, the material that covers the buttons is soft so it's easy to use. The buttons fit perfectly with zero complications. Hope this helps!
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.
654142
I've had no problems w the case applying pressure on the buttons. Love my case.
1240383
home button is not blocked by the case. the case does cover the volume and power buttons with soft rubber nubs. I actually found that those buttons work better with the case nubs because the additional height of the nubs made those buttons more obvious for "touch" use.