The easy-access buttons on the sides for volume and camera have started to come off on my blackberry, Would these cases actually replace one?
326019
No, these cases just adjust to the buttons, i think that it will work for you. Try one.
326020
Sorry to hear that your easy access buttons have come off. The cases will not replace them. However they will protect them from further damage.
326021
Mhhhhh, I'm not sure about that since it's an actual piece of your phone breaking off. However, it might.
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?
2075070
I have a phone with something of the same problem -- it will do strange things if you just put it in your pocket closed -- and the case works pretty well for me. The elastic sides of the case are soft, but the front and back panels are relatively stiff. So long as the phone is not so wide that the elastic pushes the buttons on the sides, they are fairly well protected from accidental presses.
422399
You should be able to toggle the little lever back and forth above the volume buttons. If you can't, there may be a problem with the case
1742199
I have the same issue, also the volume buttons have cracked and fallen off. and the case is now chipped and missing several pieces from it having fallen off the car cradle onto the cupholder (a heart stopping 6" fall). It's a shame this thing is considered a 'case' when it's much more fragile than the actual phone it's supposed to protect. The primary function of any 'case' should b protecting the phone from damage. given the reduced functionality of having limited access to the power and volume buttons I might throw this thing in the trash soon and go back to me previous normal plastic case. I have the same issue, also the volume buttons have cracked and fallen off. and the case is now chipped and missing several pieces from it having fallen off the car cradle onto the cupholder (a heart stopping 6" fall). It's a shame this thing is considered a 'case' when it's much more fragile than the actual phone it's supposed to protect. The primary function of any 'case' should b protecting the phone from damage. given the reduced functionality of having limited access to the power and volume buttons I might throw this thing in the trash soon and go back to me previous normal... » Read More I have the same issue, also the volume buttons have cracked and fallen off. and the case is now chipped and missing several pieces from it having fallen off the car cradle onto the cupholder (a heart stopping 6" fall). It's a shame this thing is considered a 'case' when it's much more fragile than the actual phone it's supposed to protect. The primary function of any 'case' should b protecting the phone from damage. given the reduced functionality of having limited access to the power and volume buttons I might throw this thing in the trash soon and go back to me previous normal plastic case. « Show Less
811470
I haven't had a problem with either flap. After I'm done using either USB or earphone jack, the flaps always tuck right back into place.I don't recommend cutting them off, but some people have a problem with them.I say just try it out and if you don't mind them, keep them on. Otherwise you can return the case or cut them off.
471019
I flipped mine around to test, and that section of the flap is soft enough where the buttons still work. If you still find that difficult, a sharp utility or exacto knife would cut a clean, small window for the volume buttons.
2071374
No it doesn't affect the buttons any more than you would expect this case to. The buttons remain easily accessible as well as the fact that charging is very simple. I had another case that had to be removed in order to charge and this one doesn't have that problem
302047
I believe it is because the newer version eliminates the button cover that is on the bottom over the home button. I would absolutely go with the newer version. The little cover was not my favorite thing. It made it a bit hard to push that button and as you know your push it a lot. The problem is completely fixed with the new one. The case is really great, enjoy.
811464
Honestly I haven't had much of an issue with the charger flap after the first few days and I use a stereo Bluetooth headset so the earphone jack is a total non issue for me. In my opinion, cutting off the flaps couldn't hurt being that this isn't anything more than for a little drop protection and looks
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.
25368
Yes! The side buttons are extremely easy just like not having a case at all.
1994073
No but you can keep using the original buttons. I replaced 3 times already. No problem.
431990
I did and that is why I went with this one. The repair was easy. The only thing is the volume button is hard to use, it is kind of flush with the case.
360071
It may cause the foam tape that comes with the button to fail prematurely, as it did at my location, but you can easily replace it. I've had no problems with the button itself.
1707256
It's snap. Just remove the old case and replace it with the new case. That simple.
654141
Not really....it is harder to distinguish the volume buttons & camera button. I think with time I'll get better with that. Main thing was getting case(tight fit) on phone. Contacted customer service & they helped me with that.