Will the kickstand keep the phone upright or can you only use it on its side (like in the pic)?
1054470
It sets upright. If you try to use it while in this position, the phone may fall.
15979
Had mine for awhile and so far no issues but to be honest I don't use the kickstand all the time.
2229425
No the kickstand is built in the case. It can't be separated from it but the case is light. There's no change on the weight When they are together.
308640
Don't think it will work very well because the cables aren't flat against the back. They stick straight out.<--- Ignore this. I looked at the wrong monitor when I answered this. Actually, like others have said, the kickstand will cause it problems.
1552634
No, It clips to the old one and uses it for support. Without the original kickstand it can't hold it up. This case doesn't fit well anyway.
927154
Yes, once you just turn the phone on it's side. Probably not enough room sitting upright.
109755
The kickstand is strong enough to hold the tablet on its own, but put extra weight on it, say... drop a hardcovered textbook on it and it'll probably snap.
1222812
i don't think it would too well... horizontal maybe, but vertically it will probably be top heavy... i have used in on a Note 3 and i thought it was pushing it just a lil in regard to stability when standing vertically...
1028935
Yes, the case itself had a kick stand you can use without the holster and you can watch movies, etc. But on the holster the phone will not go into holster unless facing in. There is felt on holster to protect phone. Although they do say the holster has a kick stand, it cannot be used with the phone facing out. The kickstand on case it's great for that though.
1633535
Yes,you can, but there will be a complete open space on the back of your phone where the kick stand is located. (The hard shell case gave extra protection for me recently when I dropped my phone face down)
288268
I have a S3 and a Nexus 7, I just went and grabbed the stand and propped my phone up no problem. Obviously it requires adjusting the width of the legs and the angle of the back supporter, but you can get an almost 90 degree angle and it is still sturdy. If you wanted to prop the phone vertically you'd have a problem with it being wobbly [because the legs would have to be all the way closed together] but you could still pull it off. I hope that helps!
1882210
Yes ..kickstand is flat against case. Then when you need to use it just pop it out.
1509357
It worked for mine. I just don't like the short kickstand. It has protected my phone. I've dropped my phone a million times no cracked screen
116886
The only issue i have had with this case is the kickstand on the back not staying shut. Other than that I have had no problems. I use it on speakerphone all the time.
630424
It is strongly suggested that the mat be somewhat horizontal to properly secure your phone. There have been some customers reporting that it can hold their phone while at a steep angle. It is not recommended, or suggested, to hold your phone vertically. I hope this helps. Thanks.
1610605
There is not kickstand other than an included fold up piece of plastic that can set on your desktop. It is very light but will hold the phone horizontally.
453919
No, it only works as a kickstand in either the side or upright position. The support leg prevents its working as a belt hook. I hope this helps.