Do the covers over the volume &amp; power buttons impede their use in any way? Are they still just as easy to push? TIA
73732
No not at all. The case does not affect the buttons or anything in any way.
742702
Yes, the power buttons are easy to push but the volume buttons I find difficult to use.
1917989
The case does cover the volume switches.. however I have not come across any problems with the switches registering and changing the volume up and down as needed when I press the + and - volume keys
1728828
It's mostly hard, but where your buttons are on the phone, the buttons are not exposed. The case has soft rubber areas where your phone buttons are. Nothing is exposed other than the front.
1616045
They aren't soft like jelly or soft silicone but they are thin enough that I've never had an issue using the buttons. I wouldn't worry about it.
1883125
There is a cut out for the power button. Volume buttons are covered but they are fully functionimg with the cover
2123079
I honestly didn't have any issue with the buttons. The case fit perfectly on my S4 mini, and was actually pretty tough to get off once it's on the phone. I use the case with the belt clip when I'm at work and it stays in place just fine. :)
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.
570582
Yes. The volume buttons are covered. Yes. It is like that on all of the cases.
2000287
I had no problem using the buttons. That's doesn't matter if the cover doesn't fit the phone.
2249413
The power button is exposed. But the volume buttons are covered. I myself took a razor and cut out the area over the volume buttons. It just seemed more matching to me. Even open, the case provided enough protection as to not let the buttons be pushed while in my pocket.
654142
I've had no problems w the case applying pressure on the buttons. Love my case.
1105993
Nope, I have not had any troubles with either of the power or volume buttons. I've pretty much forgotten that my phone has a case. It's that good!
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.
370406
No, the cover does not hinder movement. I actually prefer the rear buttons now that I'm used to them. The reason is I find the rear buttons to be a more natural feel.
1058414
No not at all, the material that covers the buttons is soft so it's easy to use. The buttons fit perfectly with zero complications. Hope this helps!
1088696
Yes, the volume buttons are hardest to push, but the screen and other buttons are fine.