I figured a very clean and "factory" looking mod/tweak to help with the button setup when you're fumbling for them in the dark. I found some clear sticky rubber nubs -- the kind you get at a drug store or home improvement place to put on the bottoms of lamps so they don't scratch your table. Then I took a leather hole punch and punched tiny little buttons in the flat rubber coating BETWEEN the nubs. Effectively, I created flat, clear buttons. Put those over each of the capacitive touch buttons, and you have just enough physical difference to tell what's what. Since they're see-through, you can still see what the button is, too. The touch reads through the rubber (or maybe it's around it) -- and I haven't had any mis-reads yet. You might just cover one or two of them - just enough to create a pattern for yourself.
I put nubs on the side of the case next to each location, same idea and works well! Good mod!
I feel like the volume buttons are more prominent than the power button and easier to press on...
And since now I'm having the pop case on, the rubber also makes all buttons less “springy"...
Wonder if anyone else have the same problem...
I noticed this as well when I first got my SR-I727… the power button was less prominent than it was on my SGS2-I777…. but works perfectly fine. I have the case-mate pop case on and case does not interfere with operation of the power-button… I actually prefer it now as I don’t have to press as hard as I did with the I777. Just make sure you have the underlying skin (on the two piece case-mate case) placed precisely over the power button before putting on the outer hard case shell.
My buttons are the same. Kinda bothered me at first but I got used to it since they work fine. Plus after about a month I start to not care about my phone and its flaws.
I like it like that. I was used to it on my Infuse, and Vibrant.
I don't like how the volume buttons are popped out, it makes them feel..... weird.
I just exchanged Skyrocket for another one (battery drain and other issues) and the power button is even more "buried in" on this one than on the previous one! I don't like that, either and I think it could be a problem for someone with "bigger" fingers
On the other hand, now battery is 79% full after one full day! so I guess it's a trade off...and no two Skyrockets are the same
Here is the case I am reviewing:
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Cases/Case-Mate-Samsung-Galaxy-S5-Naked-Tough-Cases.asp
Generally I have had good experiences with case-mate. However, this case features metal (plastic?) buttons on the sides to press the power and volume buttons on the Gs5. While the buttons work fine, and the case does protect the phone, my case fell apart. Specifically, the button that presses on the volume button fell out. It stayed in if I put it back and then left the case on the phone; however, if you take your case off with any frequency, the button apparently will fall out every time once this becomes loose.
So, I would not buy this case again.
Hi
I'm looking for a case that improves the use of the camera button. Because personally I think you need to put way to much pressure on the camera button for it to reach the full click. I usually move the phone because of this and the picture is not sharp. I know Sony adressed this with the Z3C, the buttons on that device are easier to press.
I wish there was a case which has a larger button covering the camera button, so we would need to press less hard.
Most cases I even either have a cutout, which would make it even more difficult to press the button or have a same size button covering it.
Anyone encountered something like this?
Hey!
I personally purchased the Case-Mate Tough Case and I couldn't ask for a better one, it's perfect imo, also it makes the camera button A LOT more pressable (though it does not have a cut-out for the dock, but idc for that)
My Mi5 constantly reboots in pocket. Is there any case (non-wallet style) that makes power button pressing harder, and would solve my problem? With silicone-case or without it power button is way too easy to press, and that's why my phone reboots in the pocket.
I had the same problem after getting a $1 TPU case. My solution? I cut a small slot/hole in the case where the volume and power buttons are, and problem solved. It is not that difficult to cut the holes, as the TPU is soft and the button locations are clearly defined in the moulded case.
Go to Settings -> Lock screen & password -> Advanced settings -> Pocket mode
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Go to Settings -> Lock screen & password -> Advanced settings -> Pocket mode
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I did have that setting on, but it didn't stop the occasional rebooting and volume changing in the pocket. The physical method was the only reliable solution for me.
hmmm i cant change volume if screen is locked, even if I press power button to wake display and then use volume rockers nothing happen so how volume can change in your pocket ?
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hmmm i cant change volume if screen is locked, even if I press power button to wake display and then use volume rockers nothing happen so how volume can change in your pocket ?
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I don't know for sure as it was in my pocket.
My guess is the power button got pressed so long that the phone rebooted, at which point the volume buttons worked. Indeed I occasionally found my phone in recovery mode when I took it out of my pocket.
I haven't spent too much time investigating further, as cutting holes in the case solved it once and for all.
I just bought a Nillkin Frosted case and a ASLING tempered glass protector for my mi5. the glass is awesome with smooth rounded edges and the case gives good differentiation between the side buttons while they still are recessed so they won't be pressed in your pocket.
The only problem I had was that the case would lift the corners of the glass protector, I solved this by sanding down the inner lip on the case. Working great now, but I have only had this combination for about 2 days.
I got a cheap soft case with the phone that was horrible and the buttons were hard to press.
Using a Ringke Fusion case, never had any accidental button presses in my pocket. It also has built-in dust plugs, which is a good bonus.
I just cut hole for power button and problem is solved. Thanks for tips!
I am using the official flip cover. No button presses. Very pleased with it
Can i post link to aliexpress here? I got a very good hard silicon/plastic back cover from there for my Mi5. It will help a lot with your problem, because it actually harder to press side buttons with it.
Can you put the link please? whats the name of that case? !!!!
MaxDurak said:
Can i post link to aliexpress here? I got a very good hard silicon/plastic back cover from there for my Mi5. It will help a lot with your problem, because it actually harder to press side buttons with it.
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juukeli said:
My Mi5 constantly reboots in pocket. Is there any case (non-wallet style) that makes power button pressing harder, and would solve my problem? With silicone-case or without it power button is way too easy to press, and that's why my phone reboots in the pocket.
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I had the same problem, it's because those cheap TPU covers depress the Mi5 buttons halfway then the slightest touch causes a reboot. Now I got a hard case (that's soft to the touch) that's much better and I don't experience any reboots.
It's called MSVII and is available for about $5-8.
zombiedracz said:
I just bought a Nillkin Frosted case and a ASLING tempered glass protector for my mi5. the glass is awesome with smooth rounded edges and the case gives good differentiation between the side buttons while they still are recessed so they won't be pressed in your pocket.
The only problem I had was that the case would lift the corners of the glass protector, I solved this by sanding down the inner lip on the case. Working great now, but I have only had this combination for about 2 days.
I got a cheap soft case with the phone that was horrible and the buttons were hard to press.
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I second this, i bought nillkin frosted case since i bought my phone in august and it still look like brand new
I am using a XINKSD brand black hard mate case from ali. It's thin, covers the phone very well, nice to the touch, perfect button presses.
pzoz casing is not too bad either
Best to get any hard case with button cutouts and not a cover over the button. My favourite type of case is Spigen Hybrid style, with hard back and soft edges, but then that would make the buttons too easy to accidentally press and hold. My favourite ones are the Nillkin Super Frosted or MSVII Hard Frosted (sorry can't post links yet)
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Go to Settings -> Lock screen & password -> Advanced settings -> Pocket mode
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thank you for your reply.
however, this function is for the screen. it does nothing for the power button.
I cut the rubber on top of the power button on my silicone case and it is harder to press now. Also harder to find, sometimes. I still accidentally press the volume buttons sometimes and end up mute or full volume
Try cocose casing, it's rubber and cover all the edges and buttons and have thick corners.
And until now i don't have any problems with this case
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