can you use it without putting your phone in the holder?
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Yes, that was how I used it. You can connect by Bluetooth. The problems I had was after iOS 7 upgrade my Bluetooth connection would drop then reconnect over and over
1480191
I think you can but I was unable to find a clear "empty" FM station. When using this, I could always hear background noise, static, etc.
1480192
Yes you can. I never put it in the holder; the Bluetooth syncs as soon as I hit play, I put my phone back in my purse and I'm good to go. Works perfect.
1480193
I often DO! I usually just leave my phone in my pocket, it connects via Bluetooth when I turn on my car and I'm good to go.
950725
You can but it will make your screen less sensitive and not sure if it's worth that added frustration. The case is actually not big if you take off the removable stand/front cover. Why do you need/plan to take it out of the case?
1222455
Hi Lynmar1! The phone is meant to be used while still in the plastic holder in the case. You simply fold the flap with the credit card pockets back and hold the phone up to your ear. If you have not used a wallet case before, it may take some getting used to, though these have been popular sellers and the majority of customers have been extremely pleased :) If there's anything else, just let me know. I can be contacted directly via this link:
350580
Yes you can charge your phone without removing it from the case. I love my case I have dropped my phone a few times and the case has done it's done it's job. It protected my phone.
1076941
You can take the phone out of the case without removing the case from the armband. I haven't tried doing so while the band is actually fastened to my arm, and I haven't had cause to do so. In theory, it's possible.
1212684
Sorry - I just opened box. For sure you could just use this on its own without holder. Would look great!
1244849
Without a case, yes. With a case, it could get a bit difficult to make it work. Also, because of how tall the S4 is, the top of the phone may be up around the hook, and can obstruct you hanging it on a car's rearview mirror, for instance.
838244
If you use one of the card slots, yes. The phone is held in a plastic case on the opposite side.
2169575
No you cant,I couldn't find any use for it, to get anything out of it you have to tether it, which cost a lot of money on your phone carrier
1983250
I really don't know. I think you can but that feature was not important for me. The case is sturdy and quite well made. I have not had any trouble with it.
1222493
No, you should be able to answer without opening the case. Swipe up to answer and swipe down to hang up.
1324980
no, but why would you want to? the back of the iphone scratches.they sell them without the plastic back anyway.
1065737
No can't. the phone only mounts to the inside. to protect the phone from damage.
1779841
It does not work in the holder but they give u a cable to connect it to that alows you to use it off the dock in a case but it won't charge your phone when connected on the cable. It does charge when on the dock with out your case off your phone
1290670
Yes. If the phone will fit in the holder, you can use it in any orientation (Portrait/Landscape). I think what most people here are saying is that the swivel part of the mount may be loose. This is easily fixed by tightening the swivel screw with a screwdriver or a coin. I am currently using it with a iPhone 6S with no problems whatsoever.
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Yes, you can do that, just need to tight the holder screw in the position that you want.
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the case and the belt clip are separate. You can use the case without the clip.