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anyone else notice the loose side?

I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way

Mine is solid as a rock. I would take it back.
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I didn't notice having a problem with this either but I'll be double checking it tonight..=)

No such thing with mine.

its right where the back cover and edge of screen meet on the side with volume buttons
i bought it from best buy and there out of stock so i need to wait. luckily i have a 45 day return policy on it

nothing wrong with mine. Very solid

Swap it out. I just checked mine and it is clean and tight.

android_geoff said:
I bought my xoom on launch day and love it but on the left side next to the volume buttons i get a creak sound and a loose feeling like the back cover is loose its right under the volume down button
i looked it up on google and saw someone else have the same problem but im not sure if i get another if its gonna feel the same way
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No such issue here. Go check a demo unit to compare. I think you need to return it.

Plastic on top bends and creeks on mine...
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Saw this in a search, same problem here. Is this really not a common issue? It's terrible when you pick up your $800 tablet and it makes an awful noise like it's going to break.

Just got mine out my bag to check but it's solid.

Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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alias_neo said:
Noticed a gap in mine today before seeing this thread. What bothers me most is the creak/crack if I press a particular part of the screen. (Jump button in Cordy) .
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The creak is absolutely annoying.
I think i may just buy a transformer and take the xoom back and save $400.
Sigh.

i have also noticed mine has started doing this...

I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.

subminimal said:
I know mine has made this noise before but it comes and goes. Its a bit annoying but doesn't seem to be consistently happening.
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If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.

eallan said:
If you find the area, you won't be able to ignore it.
Try this: Go to the metal part on the left side where it starts below the volume/plastic, put your thumb on the edge and "pry" that area away from the glass (towards the back) report back with noise.
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Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...

Mine also!
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subminimal said:
Turns out it didn't matter. I ended up taking my wifi xoom back and exchanged it for another one. My original started showing dust under the screen! Looked on here and seems to be one of many occurrences...
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Nice, my power button only works 1/3 of the time at the most, so it's likely getting exchanged anyway, maybe returned.

Same here creak/crack from left side,

Home button making a cracking sound

I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.

MaTiCeK- said:
I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.
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On mine, i can hear and feel a slight crackling noise with light touch without pressing the key all the way down. The button feels solid, tight and works just fine AFTER the initial press, but it bothers me that it does that. The shop people wouldn't consider this as a defect since it's so minor, but minor enough to annoy a fussy tech person like me.
Does anyone else have this problem?

Nice and solid on mine. No noises what so ever.
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My I9505 is perfect but my I9500 has the same problem as yours.
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Has it gotten worse or better since then? I wonder if it will go away after a few months of button mashing?

Just wondering (it might be stupid from my side, still...) did you remove plastic protective foil from the button. Usually it gets stucked on the button and it is hard to spot...

I switched my I9500 for a new one and the home button is now perfect with no cracking noises.
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otacon888 said:
I switched my I9500 for a new one and the home button is now perfect with no cracking noises.
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I have sold my sgs4. I might however buy a black one once the Google Experience ships.

MaTiCeK- said:
I am afraid the home button on my SGS4 is somehow defective. It still functions properly, but it is making all kind of cracking sounds. It almost feels loose. I checked on a SGS3 and a Note 2 and none of the home buttons were exhibiting the same behaviour.
So my question to you guys is, does your home button feel solid or is there and cracking with light touch?
Please take a look at the video I made.
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Same on my I9500. Annoying as S%#. Had it for a week and has not gotten better or worse

Dark5tar said:
On mine, i can hear and feel a slight crackling noise with light touch without pressing the key all the way down. The button feels solid, tight and works just fine AFTER the initial press, but it bothers me that it does that. The shop people wouldn't consider this as a defect since it's so minor, but minor enough to annoy a fussy tech person like me.
Does anyone else have this problem?
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Yeah, I got this problem as well! Mine is not loose just like yours, but if you press softly on the button you can feel it move before the key activates.
Then, when you put the phone away, the problem returns after 10 mins of not being used. As if the plastic material "expands" and gets jammed. It really annoys me, because the phone was very expensive for me 800USD here in Denmark! And i expect a perfect phone for that kind of money!
Have anybody got a solution to this?
I am not willing to return the phone because they are only going to send it to get repaired, and I can feel it in my gut that I will get a phone back with more errors than before lol.
And how have it developed since? Gotten worse or better?

Seballe said:
Yeah, I got this problem as well! Mine is not loose just like yours, but if you press softly on the button you can feel it move before the key activates.
Then, when you put the phone away, the problem returns after 10 mins of not being used. As if the plastic material "expands" and gets jammed. It really annoys me, because the phone was very expensive for me 800USD here in Denmark! And i expect a perfect phone for that kind of money!
Have anybody got a solution to this?
I am not willing to return the phone because they are only going to send it to get repaired, and I can feel it in my gut that I will get a phone back with more errors than before lol.
And how have it developed since? Gotten worse or better?
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Too early to tell. It's really irritating though. I resulted in downloading a software home button to use instead (to prevent it from getting any more worse). Swipe Pad and Pie Control are both good at simulating the hardware home button - no root is required either.

i just noticed a slight cracking noise on my home button as well. It is more apparent if you press towards the edges of the button, and kind of seems like a 2-stage click. annoying

Dark5tar said:
Too early to tell. It's really irritating though. I resulted in downloading a software home button to use instead (to prevent it from getting any more worse). Swipe Pad and Pie Control are both good at simulating the hardware home button - no root is required either.
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Thanks for the information! I like Pie Control best of the two!
Although, the problem wont solve itself by avoiding the button, so i think i will press it even more, just to see if the problem persists, gets worse or fixes itself. In my experience the button has gotten worse over the past few days. The shop wont take the phone back because they label it as "self fault" (dont know the english term), they think I am the problem and have not taken care of my phone. This is ridiculous! I have now sent at mail to Samsung Denmark to see if they can help me!
RTbar said:
i just noticed a slight cracking noise on my home button as well. It is more apparent if you press towards the edges of the button, and kind of seems like a 2-stage click. annoying
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This describes my experience as well!
I have tried using a small tool to "push" the button around in its socket, but to no avail, it's still the same problem. This is really getting on my nerve!!

Seballe said:
Thanks for the information! I like Pie Control best of the two!
Although, the problem wont solve itself by avoiding the button, so i think i will press it even more, just to see if the problem persists, gets worse or fixes itself. In my experience the button has gotten worse over the past few days. The shop wont take the phone back because they label it as "self fault" (dont know the english term), they think I am the problem and have not taken care of my phone. This is ridiculous! I have now sent at mail to Samsung Denmark to see if they can help me!
This describes my experience as well!
I have tried using a small tool to "push" the button around in its socket, but to no avail, it's still the same problem. This is really getting on my nerve!!
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Let me know how you get on with the button and Samsung support. Really interested to know what the outcome is.

Dark5tar said:
Let me know how you get on with the button and Samsung support. Really interested to know what the outcome is.
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I've got something very similar with mine. It feels slightly loose and not the solid feel it had when I first got the phone. I'm interested in how you get on too.

Mine moves slightly which is expected, but no cracking sounds and feels solid
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My home button does the same thing. Although I think it started after I tripped and dropped it at the top of a staircase and it bounced off every stair all the way down *facepalm*

+1
Power button is wonky too.
I'm really unimpressed by the overall build quality of this phone - especially for its price.
Oh well. "First World Problems"

My home button feels absolutely fine, on the other hand, my power button feels sticky and spongey when I press it, still works fine though.
Nothing like my Galaxy Note 2 which clicks when pressed.

Mine started "clicking" few days ago. It drives me mental when trying to navigate through at night.

Volume Button Mixed Up

So I just re-assembled my phone getting rid of some water damage and the volume buttons appear to be backwards. If I'm holding the phone and hit down the volume goes up and vice versa. The volume button itself only goes in one way, but even flipping it does nothing. What could've gone wrong so that the buttons flipped? I cleaned all of the contacts and such and am just so confused.

I thinck you should first try to flash a clean ROM.
I know that it is impossible to physically flip the buttons however it may be a weird issue on the motherboard itself. So, if it is not a software bug, you should look for scratchs on the motherboard close to the buttons position.
Good luck

TheDeathlord said:
I thinck you should first try to flash a clean ROM.
I know that it is impossible to physically flip the buttons however it may be a weird issue on the motherboard itself. So, if it is not a software bug, you should look for scratchs on the motherboard close to the buttons position.
Good luck
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Seems like it has now fixed itself after trying it again today. I think I'm going to move on my from 4 though and get a 5...though in a year or so I don't know what I'll do with my 5 since Google discontinued the Nexus line :'(

gabessdsp said:
Seems like it has now fixed itself after trying it again today. I think I'm going to move on my from 4 though and get a 5...though in a year or so I don't know what I'll do with my 5 since Google discontinued the Nexus line :'(
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They haven't that's all just rumors, trust there will be a nexus 5 2014
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So after about 2 weeks I figured out my first gripe. Button placement

Why the middle? Nexus 5 was perfect in this regard. Buttons at the top.
I'm also using Spigen case so maybe that's contributing some to the awkwardness but i always push the buttons by accident, even lowering the volume while on calls.

Hand76 said:
Why the middle? Nexus 5 was perfect in this regard. Buttons at the top.
I'm also using Spigen case so maybe that's contributing some to the awkwardness but i always push the buttons by accident, even lowering the volume while on calls.
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why in the middle? because the phone is large, and placement in the middle gives you quick access to the buttons, instead of constantly sliding to the top of the phone first. my advice, get used to the button placement, as it is much more convenient. about the case, that you have to deal with on your own. as the phone doesnt come with a case, you buy it yourself.

If you're talking about this case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH4I2LY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 then it's the case. I was just talking to someone about this today. The buttons and button placement of the Nexus is actually perfect. The volume buttons are really just one long button, with a decent gap between the power button above it. Without a case on, it's impossible to confuse which button is which. That completely goes away when you use probably any case, but specifically the Spigen. The reason is the Spigen case is just flat with equal spacing between the buttons. So it's very difficult to know which button you're trying to push since there is no way to "feel" which one it is, as opposed to without having the case. So it's not the phone. The phone buttons are just about perfect in my opinion. Unfortunately, that Spigen case, or any case similar to that, completely ruins it. I still love the Spigen case though.

JerzyIroc said:
If you're talking about this case http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OH4I2LY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 then it's the case. I was just talking to someone about this today. The buttons and button placement of the Nexus is actually perfect. The volume buttons are really just one long button, with a decent gap between the power button above it. Without a case on, it's impossible to confuse which button is which. That completely goes away when you use probably any case, but specifically the Spigen. The reason is the Spigen case is just flat with equal spacing between the buttons. So it's very difficult to know which button you're trying to push since there is no way to "feel" which one it is, as opposed to without having the case. So it's not the phone. The phone buttons are just about perfect in my opinion. Unfortunately, that Spigen case, or any case similar to that, completely ruins it. I still love the Spigen case though.
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Yea I have that case and the button implementation stinks. Got a similar case by Ringke and it is far better in placement, actuation, and blind feel.

Skripka said:
Yea I have that case and the button implementation stinks. Got a similar case by Ringke and it is far better in placement, actuation, and blind feel.
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Do you have a link to that case? I love this Spigen case because of the clear back, good protection and it isnt bulky at all. But the button solution is awful.

JerzyIroc said:
Do you have a link to that case? I love this Spigen case because of the clear back, good protection and it isnt bulky at all. But the button solution is awful.
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Like this:
[Free Screen Protector] Nexus 6 Case - Ringke FUSION Nexus 6 Case [... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O153MUK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_6mDLub18D1JK7
Feels better in hand than that Speigen and looks a bit better as well. And covers ports. And is prime.

I have the neo hybrid. My complaint still isn't really with the case though. Just that i pick or hold the phone in the middle where the buttons are like 80% of the time. The other 20% is on the bottom.
If the buttons were up top i wouldn't accidentally bump into them all the time.

agreed
Hand76 said:
I have the neo hybrid. My complaint still isn't really with the case though. Just that i pick or hold the phone in the middle where the buttons are like 80% of the time. The other 20% is on the bottom.
If the buttons were up top i wouldn't accidentally bump into them all the time.
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Same here plus the volume button sets very close to clamp on my dock in my car?. Also usually always lower volume when pulling out of pocket.

Ahhhhhh damn. I wish I would have seen that one before. Definitely gonna order this. Thanks for sharing!

My biggest problem with the button placement is when using the speaker phone while driving. I keep placing the phone upside down in my cup holder and about 10 second later the phone restarts. Turns out my cup holder is the perfect size to hold the power button down and hard restart the phone lol.

Skripka said:
Like this:
[Free Screen Protector] Nexus 6 Case - Ringke FUSION Nexus 6 Case [... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00O153MUK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_6mDLub18D1JK7
Feels better in hand than that Speigen and looks a bit better as well. And covers ports. And is prime.
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Ahhhhhh damn. I wish I would have seen that one before. Definitely gonna order this. Thanks for sharing!

Yeah I often pick my phone up the wrong way up as its almost symmetrical
Volume should be above the power or opposite side for the reasons other members have mentioned. I find myself hitting the volume alot

NexusHexus said:
Yeah I often pick my phone up the wrong way up as its almost symmetrical
Volume should be above the power or opposite side for the reasons other members have mentioned. I find myself hitting the volume alot
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Funny...when I had my Note 2 I hated the opposite side button layout. I have yet to fat finger press the wrong button on my nexus 6

Skripka said:
Funny...when I had my Note 2 I hated the opposite side button layout. I have yet to fat finger press the wrong button on my nexus 6
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I guess Its because I have it in my inside Suit pocket at work, and I'm used to constantly pulling my phone out and hitting the power button at the same time so I can quickly check notifications lol. I suppose once its in my hand properly i'm ok with the butons

EvanVanVan said:
My biggest problem with the button placement is when using the speaker phone while driving. I keep placing the phone upside down in my cup holder and about 10 second later the phone restarts. Turns out my cup holder is the perfect size to hold the power button down and hard restart the phone lol.
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Ugh, my phone doesn't fit in my cupholder ?. #firstworldproblems

It was my gripe at first. Now my gripe is why don't they put the buttons on all phones like this :sly:

I hate thelack of seperation between the buttons. Nexus 6 does a good job at texturing power button so i guess i should be blaming this crappy spigen case.

I have the slimarmor case and the buttons are flush with the case so I never realize I'm pressing the buttons until its too late. I would like to go naked but I keep dropping this phone all the time. I usuallydont drop my phones but this this g is aweful.
Still like the phone tho, just might get a different a case or insurance and a backup phone.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Free mobile app

The spigen case is definitely the issue, I think they make the worst clear case of any. I have a ringke fusion and a pure gear slim and both are MUCH better than the spigen. With both of those I have no issue accidentally hitting any of the buttons.

I have a gripe about button placement too. I have small hands, being a chick and all, but why so low? My car holder which I used for my N5 and SGS2 now presses the volume buttons if I fully lock it. And why put the volume and power button so close?! I know they made the buttons feel different, but still too close. And taking screen shows is a pain in the A!! im sure there's a work around for Home+volume down but still.
Either way, still love the phone.
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kingston73 said:
The spigen case is definitely the issue, I think they make the worst clear case of any. I have a ringke fusion and a pure gear slim and both are MUCH better than the spigen. With both of those I have no issue accidentally hitting any of the buttons.
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I have to disagree. I think it's one of the best clear back cases, except for the buttons. I don't use the buttons much anyway, but the clear case has yet to scratch at all after a month's use. If Ringke's clear back case wouldn't scratch so easily I'd get that for the buttons.

I keep accidentally pressing the power and volume buttons

It's like this phone was made for lefties. These buttons are poorly placed and really sensitive, and I keep activating them, especially when i pick the phone up. I had a Speigen tough armor case on my note 4 which flattened out the buttons, and made them less sensitive to press (you'd have to really press them to activate them, on the 6p they activate the moment you touch them).
Does anyone know of a similar case like the one I mentioned for the 6P? this is my only issue, otherwise i love the phone, but it's a very big issue, and I'm considering a Note5, or holding out for the Note 6 if I cant resolve it.
Thanks guys!
Jason
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1FugGoIFl22ZHNHeEVuTzF4aUE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1FugGoIFl22YjVoRkZlSEZUS28/view?usp=sharing

You can use any case and simply make sure to shorten the button parts on the inside of the case. This will decrease the sensitivity.

I have little sensitivity with my Speck CandyShell case. The buttons feel good...

galaxys said:
I have little sensitivity with my Speck CandyShell case. The buttons feel good...
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Could you post pics of the buttons please?
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

These are great...
http://www.evolutivelabs.com/produc...umper-for-huawei-nexus-6p?variant=10451840577

jason370 said:
Could you post pics of the buttons please?
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There's Pilz Speck Candy case review and pictures (show content) here

I have the same problem with this phone.
The Adopted case sold through google store makes it a lot worse. Would post a link but being I am a new user I cannot.

Genghis.Tron said:
I have the same problem with this phone.
The Adopted case sold through google store makes it a lot worse. Would post a link but being I am a new user I cannot.
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I'm waiting on delivery for a few different cases, I'll let you know if any of them help to lessen this issue.
Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk

I kept pressing the volume and power button too, but slowly learned to hold the phone differently.

Speck CandyShell case helped me a lot when replacing my Adopted case....

jason370 said:
It's like this phone was made for lefties. These buttons are poorly placed and really sensitive, and I keep activating them, especially when i pick the phone up. I had a Speigen tough armor case on my note 4 which flattened out the buttons, and made them less sensitive to press (you'd have to really press them to activate them, on the 6p they activate the moment you touch them).
Does anyone know of a similar case like the one I mentioned for the 6P? this is my only issue, otherwise i love the phone, but it's a very big issue, and I'm considering a Note5, or holding out for the Note 6 if I cant resolve it.
Thanks guys!
Jason
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1FugGoIFl22ZHNHeEVuTzF4aUE/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1FugGoIFl22YjVoRkZlSEZUS28/view?usp=sharing
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I have a Chinese made case by Nillkin. It causes the buttons to be recessed and that decreases the sensitivity for me.
Ebay:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-Lux...se-PC-Cover-For-HUAWEI-Nexus-6P-/401039573740

Momotani-Hitoshi said:
I kept pressing the volume and power button too, but slowly learned to hold the phone differently.
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Lol same. I actually used to hold my phone in my left hand because of my First HTC. Then after using Samsung I switched. Only to switch back with the 6P.

"Well I keep accidentally hitting the power and volume buttons"
Well just stop it.

dontbeweakvato said:
"Well I keep accidentally hitting the power and volume buttons"
Well just stop it.
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Just got the first case, it's the RhinoShield CrashGuard Bumper , and it completely solves this issue. You have to really press the buttons to activate them, otherwise it is nearly impossible to accidentally do so. I'm completely satisfied, I doubt I'll find a case which better resolves this issue, although I have a few more on the way , so I'll report back on them when they arrive.
The only minor downside to this case, is it has no back, which I normally wouldn't mind at all, except that the 6p has a very slippery back, , and my fingers slide a bit on it if I'm not holding the edges really well. Mostly this is a non issue since I almost always only hold the edges, but i do need to be a bit more careful when using the phone one handed.
I'm really impressed, and I'm never impressed.
JG

Just got two more cases, the Google Nexus 6p case, and the Adopted protected case. They are both very similar, and great cases. Both also resolve the button sensitivity issue. Great fit on both, they both are slightly tacky on the sides as well. The only real difference is the Google case has some kind of weird industrial carpet type of material on the back, and the Adopted case is plain rubber/plastic. I like the Google one slightly better. I'm also waiting on a back protector for the Rhino bumper, which is also a great option.
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