Can you use the armband without first removing the Otterbox from the phone? Reviewers' statements vary on this point. Thanks!
457136
That's iffy. I use an Incipio case - very thin - and I have trouble fitting it in the armband, so I usually end up taking it off.
457137
No. I have a featherweight incipio and I have to take it off before inserting and its a slim case. I love this armband. In fact, that's why I got a slimmer case as it was easier to remove than the Otterbox Defender I had on my phone.
457138
To be honest, I bought it for an iPod touch w/o an Otterbox. That said, and judging by my limited Otterbox experience (I have one for my Blackberry Z10), my guess is that you would not be able to fit the Otterbox in the sleeve, but that's just an educated guess.
457139
Hello- yes, though it is a tight fit so it takes a little maneuvering to get it in there
457140
That is tough to answer since I don't own an otterbox, but I would say that if it does, it's going to be really tight. I put my phone in with no case and it is snug.
457141
No. My iPhone 4S with a Defender Series Otterbox does not fit into the sleeve without first removing the Otterbox. The material seems like it would not repel moisture and the top closure doesn't completely close over the phone, which makes me afraid to use if there is a chance of rain. I will be returning my armband for this reason even though it fit comfortably on my arm.
457142
I don't have an Otterbox, but I believe you're referring to a type of phone cover, correct? I can say for sure that the phone must be taken out of any type of cover before being placed in the armband. It is designed to fit snugly around the bare phone.
1134493
Hey George,No, you'll have to take the case off. The armband is pretty tight, so I don't imagine you'll be able to squeeze the phone in with the case, I didn't manage.
1330698
Yes. You can open the phone without removing it from the holder. I don't know what the purpose of that.
660526
Depends on which case you have on your iPhone 5 right now. If its an otterbox then you need to buy the armband for the otterbox but take off the silicone to make it easier to slide in and out with out destroying it. The one I bought works with the small case that's on the 5 with out removing it but again it all depends on which case you have.
141937
No you will have to remove the case. It is super responsive to touch as well. I like this because it fits my large arms & stays in place!
434350
I had an Otter Box as well and I took the removed the entire case. After you remove the outside rubber part the two plastic pieces are snapped together. You should be able to unsnap and both pieces will come off.
2265785
Hello Tak,Yes you would need to take the case off the phone before using the armband.Thanks,Mediabridge Customer Support856-216-8222
1944879
I have a Spigen case for my Note 3 but, I don't try to put the phone with the case inside the armband. I just take it out of the case.
662271
Probably not. I have a much thinner phone case and it still has to come off before I put the phone into the armband.
979889
I have a thin case on mine and I have to take it off to put it in the armband. So I wouldn't think so!
1136534
It should be used without your Otterbox. It fits on your Iphone like an Otterbox. Just know that it did not fit at all with my Iphone 4. It said it would but it did not. It's made for an Iphone 5.
1137579
No it does not. I have to take mine out of its case to put it in the armband.
24980
The phone can be removed from the case pretty easily but you can not remove the phone while it is still in the case. The case can be detached from the strap but you would have to remove the strap from your arm and work the case off the strap. The phone is easy to use while on my upper arm, around my bicep area.
63396
I wouldn't. It's a really small clip that has minimal grip. The Otterbox has a nicer belt clip that grabs the entire phone, but given the weight with the cases, neither one is particularly good for jogging. My solution was to buy the armband. It's a pain in the rump to constantly take it out of the case, but if you don't want it bouncing or flying off, it's your best bet. As a side note, if you are planning on taking it out of the case at all, use the Survivor case, as the skin will not stretch out and make the case worthless.
1384428
Yes, the phone does get damp after a lot of sweating. The inside plastic actually had sweat beads on it. It is hard enough to get the phone in and out of the armband. I am sure that having anything on it will make it more difficult. I hope that someday, the companies that make these phone protective cases, the kind with belt clips, will also make a clip or holder for running as well. Seems to make the most sense. I hate taking my phone out of my otterbox just to put it in the running armband.
1160933
I have a slim case and the phone did not need to be removed before putting into the arm band
2226755
No you will have to take your phone out of the otter case for it to fit. Actually you will not be able to fit any case with this arm band.