How tough is the side button on these? I got an otter box symmetry pop case which was difficult to install and then nearly impossible to remove. During removal the case got stuck pushing on the side button while I continued to try to pry the case off. Hoping it didn’t put too much pressure or anything on the button.
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iPhone 12 mini 12 Mini Durability
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Your asking how durable components are on your phone because your using an aftermarket product that fits so tightly that installation and removal can damage it? I’d say choose a different case.. Plus there have been threads on bent iPhones/iPads due to removing Otterbox cases and the company telling customers all they can do is send them a new case.. Not cool, plenty of protective cases that don’t have this issue
I think the majority of the pressure would have been on the aluminum side and the button. Since the case would have been a straight edge I don’t think it could have pushed it any further than being flush with the side. And I’m thinking the phone shouldn’t be harmed by the amount of pressure that a case would be able to put on it lengthwise.
My first thought was oh 🤬 but thinking about it a bit more I don’t think it did any damage
My first thought was oh 🤬 but thinking about it a bit more I don’t think it did any damage
As durable as the mini is, consider using a sleeve, go naked, or try an Apple case.
I switched to an otter box figura pop case. I had the symmetry pop on my SE and had no issues so I got the same for my mini but I couldn’t get wireless charging to work no matter what I did. So I got this figura. Less protective but it’s just rubber so much easier to install/remove and works with wireless charging. Buttons are a bit stiff but I can get used to that.
Also have AppleCare just in case.
Also have AppleCare just in case.