This case has 2 layers. is it possible to use 1 layer of the case? or do they need to be used together so that the iPhone will fit in the cad?
993885
You need to use both layers for protection. Why pay for this expensive case if you don't use it as designed.
993886
The case is designed to protect your phone by using both layers(the soft silicone layer, and the hard plastic outer shell) together. You could get by just using the silicone layer without the plastic shell. But if you're going to do this, you might as well buy a cheaper silicone case for your phone that is designed to be used by itself.
993887
You need to use both layers. The inner one is padding, and the outer is a hard shell. The shell won't stay on without the padding and vice versa. But it's not too bulky with both layers, and they fit together nicely/stylistically. The screen cover is optional, however.
1611812
Yes you can use this. Unfortunately, it's even easier to crack than the original iphone backing. So be careful not to drop it.
1713950
No, you cannot. It serves as a case for your phone already and snaps onto the 4 corners as if you were snapping into a case. Therefore, it would not fit if you tried. It will protect your phone if that's what your worried about.
1490862
I actually discovered after my initial reply that it can be used either horizontally or vertically. It's a great case....you should go for it.
1997059
No this combination would not work. The case is very precise in fit and completely encloses the device.
2205480
It's just a little too long and you would have to leave the top open. I turn my 4s sideways on some games though so I can play in landscape mode. Nothing really locks into place with any iphone model so I like to sit mine on a hard surface when I play games on it so it doesn't move around. All phones are really just sitting in there and could fall out if moved around too much while playing.
1632266
No. The 5C needs different cases than the 5and 5S which can use the same as I understand. I got this case for my 5C and had to reorder another.
2117806
Yes you can! Both sides of this case have a sort of squishy membrane. I used it for my Jet ski and actually flipped it in the Niagara river. I added one of those orange floats to it so I recovered it floating to the falls and the phone was completely dry.
1544955
It is funny. I have the exactly same issue. 3 of 4 pieces packed. It is very tight. I used my plastic pry tools (like this http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Tools-Repair-apple-iphone/dp/B001LKZNMI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1440431042&sr;=8-3&keywords;=plastic+electronic+tools) around the edge very carefully. I inserted one tool to crack/hold a small gap, and use the other one to open the gap around one side. After a several trials, I heard the sound and the cover separate on just the same side. After that I was able to expand the gap all around, and the cover got separated. The rest two were easy, as I follow the same process. It is funny. I have the exactly same issue. 3 of 4 pieces packed. It is very tight. I used my plastic pry tools (like this http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Tools-Repair-apple-iphone/dp/B001LKZNMI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1440431042&sr;=8-3&keywords;=plastic+electronic+tools) around the edge very carefully. I inserted one tool to crack/hold a small gap, and use the other one to open the gap around one side. After a several trials, I heard the sound and the cover separate on just the same side. After that I was able to expand the gap all around, and the cover got separated. The rest... » Read More It is funny. I have the exactly same issue. 3 of 4 pieces packed. It is very tight. I used my plastic pry tools (like this http://www.amazon.com/Leegoal-Tools-Repair-apple-iphone/dp/B001LKZNMI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid;=1440431042&sr;=8-3&keywords;=plastic+electronic+tools) around the edge very carefully. I inserted one tool to crack/hold a small gap, and use the other one to open the gap around one side. After a several trials, I heard the sound and the cover separate on just the same side. After that I was able to expand the gap all around, and the cover got separated. The rest two were easy, as I follow the same process. « Show Less
468126
I have the incase slider for my iphone 4 and I am also wondering if it will fit in the case without taking the case off. Seems silly anyone would design one of these without compensating for the phone to be in a case, as the majority of users will put their phone in a case. It's a phone, not just an ipod, so you are not gonna want to walk around with your phone in this case all day. You would simply weant to pop it in this case to go for a run. goofy if you ask me. could change my mind on this purchase.
1818970
Not easily. I have a case similar to an otterbox and it is very difficult to maneuver the cased phone through the opening on the side of the X-1. It can be done, but it is fiddly and time-consuming.
1758253
I didn't try but I don't see why not. If you are wanting to remove it to add a glass one it might be tough. The clearances are pretty tight, so it would have to be a thin glass protector to work. The face of this case is hard plastic and the sides are rubber (like otter box). The back is plastic but molded to the sides so the case is 2pc. So if there was something holding the front off it would be hard to work the sides into the channels they lock in. It's kind of hard anyways, which is good because to me shows quality in mfg. and that the case should last a long time. The protector on it is pretty thick but almost not there at the same time. I didn't try but I don't see why not. If you are wanting to remove it to add a glass one it might be tough. The clearances are pretty tight, so it would have to be a thin glass protector to work. The face of this case is hard plastic and the sides are rubber (like otter box). The back is plastic but molded to the sides so the case is 2pc. So if there was something holding the front off it would be hard to work the sides into the channels they lock in. It's kind of hard anyways, which is good because to me shows quality in mfg. and that the case should last a long time. The protector on it... » Read More I didn't try but I don't see why not. If you are wanting to remove it to add a glass one it might be tough. The clearances are pretty tight, so it would have to be a thin glass protector to work. The face of this case is hard plastic and the sides are rubber (like otter box). The back is plastic but molded to the sides so the case is 2pc. So if there was something holding the front off it would be hard to work the sides into the channels they lock in. It's kind of hard anyways, which is good because to me shows quality in mfg. and that the case should last a long time. The protector on it is pretty thick but almost not there at the same time. « Show Less
2208824
You can use a regular case with this screen protector unless the case has a built in screen protector, not sure how that would work.
29747
Im afraid not, the two layers are right up against each other, and the outer one does not bend. So, if you tried to you would probably not be able to put it on, or you would break it trying. Sorry mate
1983774
The case is made of two pieces. If you notice where the darker parts on the edges....that's is a separate piece, so you slide on the main case, then the out piece slides over that. It works pretty well.
2110706
You would have to look at how the case fits first. If you can use a screen protector with the case, then you can use this one.
1562754
I was planning to get one of these for my cousin. I was reading over some of the reviews and it sounds like it should fit perfectly as long as you haven't put an extra layer over the shell. It might still fit if the skin overlay isn't too thick. Personally, I'd probably have both the case and the extra covering as long as they fit.