Hey everyone - how does the case affect side buttons? Are they easy to press, or too hard?
1661888
The case doesn't affect the side buttons. They're still really easy to press.
1661889
I was leary about this case as well but my wife told me to get it because I will love it... well, she was right. The case fits my s5 perfectly and the side buttons press and work great! The case feels very sturdy and if you like the look of your phone without a case on it you can still get that feeling. If you decide to go with this case yout will enjoy it.
1286637
It's a small bit of raise. The buttons are covered though, so theoretically the side of the case is waterproof and dirtproof(a very good plus!). They're nice and grippy too, and since the sides of the case are smooth it's a very nice contrast.
326020
Sorry to hear that your easy access buttons have come off. The cases will not replace them. However they will protect them from further damage.
1121142
Don't know about the colors but the buttons are only slightly harder to push while in the case. By their nature they will always be harder in a case, here is difference is pretty small.
73732
No not at all. The case does not affect the buttons or anything in any way.
1189256
I have no trouble at all using the buttons on my phone when it's in the case. I will say I'm a woman so my fingers are reasonably small I suppose but our son has one and he has large hands. He also likes his very much. FYI you're actually pressing the buttons on the phone as the "stick out" through the corresponding holes in the case.
2052009
I recommend the case, it feels great, a little slippery at times but it overall feels well... I believe the problem is the first batch that was manufactured. You can fix the power button with an x-acto knife.
1715350
Yes! The white is hard plastic, though flexible. The back is hard, but has a bit of a soft feel to it due to the little dots in it. The black edges are covered by the hard white on the sides and are exposed at the top and bottom where it is soft and rubbery to absorb impact. The buttons are covered by the soft rubbery parts, which make the buttons much easier to use in my opinion.
2074587
The button access on the phone is perfectly fine . No trouble what so ever when pressing the home button (yet the touch id doesnt work that great , i turned mines off . I use touch assist doe so i dont really use any of the buttons for longer lifetime of the buttons ) . Other than the touch id being a little laggy the buttons work fine . No problem . I recommend getting this case if you are one (like me) who is really worried when it comes to my phone being scratched or damaged , especially if i go out or to a party i dont worry as much when placing my phone on the table . Knowing it wont get spilt on or when it drops wont crack the screen because of the shock proof . I dont know what else to say . Its great , less to worry about , and it has a nice slick design and you can order skins for it as well ! Hope this help !
2281736
I have not had any problems pushing the buttons. I really like this case and would definitely purchase it again!
1277314
No I think they've done a great job designing it to make sure the screen doesn't touch when I put it down on a flat surface. Also it's one of the few cases that protects the volume keys and on/off button. They are protected but still respond easily to the touch. Also the camera lens is well protected on the other side too. I'd definitely buy it again. Good luck!
819404
I never accidentally pressed the side buttons on this unit. They feel very clicky to me.
2036327
I got mine a couple months ago and the buttons are fine. While researching the case, I read that some of the older models were bad about that. So if you have an older one, I'd request to swap it with a newer one through them.
234389
Wow, thanks for the post. For me less buttons is good. LOL. I may have to start saving for this one. Can you give another quick comment on how easy it is to use?Thanks a lot Thomas.Lamar
370408
It's not hard to push the volume up/down buttons, although you don't really need to since you can change the volume in Android as well. As to the power switch, it's a little harder, but I think that's a good thing. This means you can place the phone face up on a hard surface without any risk of accidentially powering it off. Any difficulty with the power switch pales in comparison with the benefits of the case. It's the thinnest cellphone protective case I've ever used, and I know by experience, it protects well.
342359
I have Droid RAZR w/ volume on the side and its OK. The case sides are soft so you can feel the buttons and get used to pushing thru the plastic.
1209568
William - This case does not cover the side buttons. However, there is a slide ridge that the extend out to prevent impact to the buttons. Considering how many phones I have broken, I consider this case very sturdy. I was unimpressed at first but considering how many times I have dropped this phone I can say that the case offers excellent protection.