Is it a good idea to modify this case? I love this case but my 6 year old has a hard time pushing the on/off and volume buttons. I'm thinking about taking an exacto knife and cutting out the small pieces that cover those buttons to make it easier to operate. I did this on my cell phone and it worked great. What do you think? Is it a good idea to modify this case? I love this case but my 6 year old has a hard time pushing the on/off and volume buttons. I'm thinking about taking an exacto knife and... » Read More Is it a good idea to modify this case? I love this case but my 6 year old has a hard time pushing the on/off and volume buttons. I'm thinking about taking an exacto knife and cutting out the small pieces that cover those buttons to make it easier to operate. I did this on my cell phone and it worked great. What do you think? « Show Less
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I was having the having the same problem when I first got my case. What I did was cut slits in the rubber on the two long sides of the button , so that rubber button has more room and freedom to move. Worked for me
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.
1554108
It's your case, why not. I would try and reinstall the case first. If that doesn't work, do it but remember it's not reversible , what you are doing.
2097347
I understand that some people have used a small knife. I do not change my cases, as it is to easy to break something. Sorry I could not be more help.
2275689
I wish there were more colors! I have 2+ boys and I know neither of them is going to want a pink case. (As well I'm sure families with 2+ girls may not want a blue case). Come up with more colos!!! Also, anyone know (hence the color issue) if this case will fit a leap pad that already has a (blue) skin on it??? My guess is that it will be too snug to fit around the "sticky" skins... ???
1887676
That was my initial worry before I purchased it. Rest assured it does NOT make it harder to push the buttons. Not even a tiny insignificant amount. I was very happy with my case.
1631357
I also find it hard to take the case off the phone, but I think that's a good thing because I don't want the phone to accidentally come out of the case. However, I did accomplish it once by starting at the corner near the volume buttons. The case seems to be weakest there. Then I worked my way down that edge, pushing the case back as I went. (By the way, my original comment in my review was that I found it easy to remove the phone, in its case, from the holster. Some reviewers said they had trouble answering the phone because they could not pull the phone from the holster. I hope that I did not cause any confusion.)
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This case [in my experience] has been very protective for me, the case does wrap around the top and all the sides, but does not cover the volume buttons or the power button. But I would recommend getting a screen protector or something to help protect your screen, with this case my phone has been fine, but I have dropped it face first onto concrete without a case and it hasn't shattered so I may just have a lucky phone, but I would suggest maybe getting a screen protector or just be really careful, but hopefully your phone is as rugged as mine and you can get any case without worry! Hope this helped! [And sorry if this was confusing a little, I get off topic sometimes. (: ] This case [in my experience] has been very protective for me, the case does wrap around the top and all the sides, but does not cover the volume buttons or the power button. But I would recommend getting a screen protector or something to help protect your screen, with this case my phone has been fine, but I have dropped it face first onto concrete without a case and it hasn't shattered so I may just have a lucky phone, but I would suggest maybe getting a screen protector or just be really careful, but hopefully your phone is as rugged as mine and you can get any case without worry! Hope... » Read More This case [in my experience] has been very protective for me, the case does wrap around the top and all the sides, but does not cover the volume buttons or the power button. But I would recommend getting a screen protector or something to help protect your screen, with this case my phone has been fine, but I have dropped it face first onto concrete without a case and it hasn't shattered so I may just have a lucky phone, but I would suggest maybe getting a screen protector or just be really careful, but hopefully your phone is as rugged as mine and you can get any case without worry! Hope this helped! [And sorry if this was confusing a little, I get off topic sometimes. (: ] « Show Less
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Its not as easy as without a cover, definately harder to push, but I wouldnt consider it excessively hard, especially when the silicone breaks in a little bit. I find the stiffer buttons handy to avoid pocket dialing, volume changes, etc. Id say power button is stiffer than the volume buttons.
759029
I am curious on this question myself? English only responses please... Is there anyone that installed this Unit into the case, need an actual comform, seems the case is older than the Unit.
1987962
Yes the buttons are super easy to use. I have 2 smaller kids (7&9) that don't have any problems using or powering on/off. Superb case-definitely recommend.
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Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping jacks) would have the problem of the device falling off. Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping... » Read More Hi Barbara! If you have the device attached to something (a belt loop, a purse strap), then you can easily yank off the black part with one hand - no problem. If it's not attached to anything, you would need 2 hands. I bought this for my then 8 year-old daughter and attached it to the strap on her messenger bag. She got kind of wound up, and one day when she was running and jumping, the black part actually *fell* off the pin - causing the alarm to sound. I say that only to illustrate that it's not difficult to pull the pin. I don't think a grown-up (or anybody else who wasn't doing jumping jacks) would have the problem of the device falling off. « Show Less
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It's definitely not a slip on and off kinda case haha. But, i think of that as a good thing, cuz it makes it more sturdier. I've only had to take it off a few times, and when I did I just pryed (sp?) the front part off with a knife carefully to get it started. The side buttons seem to line up perfectly for me. I do notice they're a little harder to push than the others I've had, but this is definitely a case to protect, so I think it's cuz the buttons are stiffer. When I dropped this sucker last week for the first time, it tumbled and landed something awful and my heart sank to my butt and it didn't phase this phone one bit. It's definitely not a slip on and off kinda case haha. But, i think of that as a good thing, cuz it makes it more sturdier. I've only had to take it off a few times, and when I did I just pryed (sp?) the front part off with a knife carefully to get it started. The side buttons seem to line up perfectly for me. I do notice they're a little harder to push than the others I've had, but this is definitely a case to protect, so I think it's cuz the buttons are stiffer. When I dropped this sucker last week for the first time, it tumbled and landed something awful and my heart sank to my butt and... » Read More It's definitely not a slip on and off kinda case haha. But, i think of that as a good thing, cuz it makes it more sturdier. I've only had to take it off a few times, and when I did I just pryed (sp?) the front part off with a knife carefully to get it started. The side buttons seem to line up perfectly for me. I do notice they're a little harder to push than the others I've had, but this is definitely a case to protect, so I think it's cuz the buttons are stiffer. When I dropped this sucker last week for the first time, it tumbled and landed something awful and my heart sank to my butt and it didn't phase this phone one bit. « Show Less
1518851
I've had no issue with my side button coming off when removing the case but I've only taken it off twice. I'd ask for a new one, doesnt seem normal.
1631358
I also find it hard to take the case off the phone, but I think that's a good thing because I don't want the phone to accidentally come out of the case. However, I did accomplish it once by starting at the corner near the volume buttons. The case seems to be weakest there. Then I worked my way down that edge, pushing the case back as I went. (By the way, my original comment in my review was that I found it easy to remove the phone, in its case, from the holster. Some reviewers said they had trouble answering the phone because they could not pull the phone from the holster. I hope that I did not cause any confusion.) I also find it hard to take the case off the phone, but I think that's a good thing because I don't want the phone to accidentally come out of the case. However, I did accomplish it once by starting at the corner near the volume buttons. The case seems to be weakest there. Then I worked my way down that edge, pushing the case back as I went. (By the way, my original comment in my review was that I found it easy to remove the phone, in its case, from the holster. Some reviewers said they had trouble answering the phone because they could not pull the phone from the holster. I hope that I did... » Read More I also find it hard to take the case off the phone, but I think that's a good thing because I don't want the phone to accidentally come out of the case. However, I did accomplish it once by starting at the corner near the volume buttons. The case seems to be weakest there. Then I worked my way down that edge, pushing the case back as I went. (By the way, my original comment in my review was that I found it easy to remove the phone, in its case, from the holster. Some reviewers said they had trouble answering the phone because they could not pull the phone from the holster. I hope that I did not cause any confusion.) « Show Less
1798330
Mine was a little hard to open from the sides. I guess you can use butter knife to open it. The main reason why I got this case was precisely because it was not going to be easy to remove, very important when you have a toddler.
503819
Well it is not that a child of that age could not use it but since the case is not totally enclosed and does have some areas of the device exposed, it might be more beneficial to use a case that is more protective in nature just because of little hands and the magnetic closures and the possibility of dropping the device when pulling on the cover to open it. Other than that I do not know of why they could not use it.
638573
Technically yes, mine actually won't turn off if it's in the case even if I'm depressing the button (I don't know what the technical cause is behind this) - so I have to slide it out of the case to turn it off. Additionally, the material is not rigid, so it does cover the buttons sometime. I can access the volume button though.I actually recently ended up getting a new case. This one was really cool, but the inconvenience became a little too annoying for me.
1199818
I had the same problem with the volume. The case is too tight for the phone to fit in without it pressing on the buttons when you put it together. I didn't want to take the chance of breaking the buttons so I returned mine.