Does the leather case have a hinge to flip the phone open or do you have to physically remove the phone from the case to use?
1455349
This is a nice hinged case. You do not have to remove the case to use your flip phone.
1455350
It does in fact have a hinge to flip the phone open with. One does not need to remove the phone from the case to use.
1455351
This is an all-in-one cover that fits on both sections of the phone and hinges with it as you open and close it to use it. Once inserted into the cover, it never has to be removed.
1455352
This phone case has a hinge to flip it open, without having to remove case from phone, once you fit two parts of case over phone originally. You never have to remove case from phone at any time, even to charge phone. It has a separate slit in case so you can charge phone without removing case.
1391892
Yes it is easy to take the phone out of the case. It is a big phone to begin with, better use when texting or emailing.
1415431
I also don't understand the question. The magnet which holds the case close doesn't interact with the on/off (lock/hold) button. The strap clasps around the center side, while the button to turn the phone on and off is on the top edge.
1337087
The case does flip open with the phone in it. I do not know if an Alcatel phone will fit. Hope that helps otherwise.
642765
No, the front flap is linked firmly to the case, you cannot release it. But you can fold it and use the phone. Often I use the flap to hold the phone during photo sessions.
1621737
Yes, it's just a two piece magnet. One part actually clamps on the flip part itself and the other attaches to the bezel of the phone with an adhesive strip that's pretty strong. The magnet is actually within the piece that attaches to the phones bezel and once the flap is closed the magnet holds it together and keeps it from opening up on its own which will happen with the S-View case or any other flip cover without some type of locking mechanism. It's a simple solution at a reasonable price.
2186701
Flips open to answer your phone! Never a need to remove your phone once it has been placed inside the case.This a very good quality case. my husband has had two of them, does not want any other type.Also a very reasonable price from Amazon
582319
No, this particular model is for the iPhone 5. And the previous answer is crazy. You do not have to open the case to use your phone.
354535
I can remove it easily with one hand. One side is spring loaded so you push slightly towards that side then twist, the phone easily comes out.
1222457
You don't have to take it out, just fold the cover and magnet flap around back and the magnet will hold the case open! The phone fits pretty snugly inside the case though and its not that easy to take it out... Bit you don't have to to talk on the phone!
599559
Open and closed are the exact same. I have to remove the case to talk on the phone, which defeats the purpose.
73598
There is a small lip at the top of the front cover which engages the top of the phone to hold it closed. I am very happy with this case for it's looks and protection...it has held up very well.
1159642
There is a silicone holder to hold the phone in the case. The case is faux leather that is very plastic like. There is a magnet that keeps it closed.
518437
Hi.U need to remove the otter box just the top and it is easy.No problem but u need to open a little.
949972
No physical hinge. Think of a 'folder" that opens up. whenyou open it up, you will see a slot for you to slide in your tab on one side and the other side is what you see in the iamge of the keyboard. On the "outside" is kind of like aleather-like flip stand that allows you to prop up the screen while the keyboard section lies flat on your typing surface. Hope that helps.
1857233
Yes...you have to remove it, and the flip cover replace that! Fits perfect and allow answer calls with the phone closed
2023894
Hi. There's no need to remove the phone from the case itself. This is a two-piece deal; one piece gloves the phone and the other is like a cradle for the gloved phone that clips onto your belt or wherever you want to clip it. The glove piece has all the necessary cut-outs in it so you never need to take it off your phone and the phone fits into the cradle/clip piece very easily. Actually, it slides right in and slides right out. The only reason you'd need to remove the "glove" from the phone is if you just want to take it off. Hope this helps!