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iphone 4 cases DO NOT FIT the 4s
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It is my understanding that only cases for the iPhone 4 that either say universal, or fit the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 with indeed fit the iPhone 4s. Many of the manufactures redesigned their cases to fit both phones once the Verizon model came out. Because of the slight shift in the silent switch and volume buttons on the Verizon phone, covers made to fit the AT&T model will not work, unless the side is opened and was not made with two separate little button covers.
I have been to numerous stores as well as called a few manufacturers; if the case is universal it will fit. Most likely the AT&T stores have all the left over models that were made for their phone, although I have seen some that look like new models due to their color. AT&T repackages their cases, so you have no idea if it is a newer universal case. The Apple stores here swear all their cases are universal for the iPhone 4 and they fit both the AT&T and Verizon phone. Assuming the 4s is the same fit as the Verizon 4, we should be good to go!
To be on the safe side, I have purchased a few different silicone cases; one from Verizon, one from At&T, and one at the Apple store; my phone is going to be dressed the first time it heads outside.
I will returns those that don't fit and keep, at least temporarily, one that does fit. If a case made for the 4s comes out before my drop dead return date, I will buy it instead.
I have been to numerous stores as well as called a few manufacturers; if the case is universal it will fit. Most likely the AT&T stores have all the left over models that were made for their phone, although I have seen some that look like new models due to their color. AT&T repackages their cases, so you have no idea if it is a newer universal case. The Apple stores here swear all their cases are universal for the iPhone 4 and they fit both the AT&T and Verizon phone. Assuming the 4s is the same fit as the Verizon 4, we should be good to go!
To be on the safe side, I have purchased a few different silicone cases; one from Verizon, one from At&T, and one at the Apple store; my phone is going to be dressed the first time it heads outside.
I will returns those that don't fit and keep, at least temporarily, one that does fit. If a case made for the 4s comes out before my drop dead return date, I will buy it instead.
johndhynes
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Got my 4S, so now I know. It's just what I figured.
I have a bumper (that I don't use because it doesn't fit accessories) and a clear Belkin snap-on case that Apple gave me during Antennagate. These both have cutouts for the mute switch which do not line up with the 4S. You can get the 4S into them, but the bottom of the switch is covered a bit, and the case is slightly bent. Fortunately, TiPB is giving me a new case, just for posting here!
I also have a wallet case, which leaves the left edge completely uncovered, so it's no problem.
My only other iPhone 4 case is from Powermat, which I use with their wireless charger. I am happy to say that this fits the 4S just fine. The volume-down button touches the bottom of the cutout, which is about a millimeter away on the iPhone 4, but it's not a problem and the 4S charges when I place it on the mat. This is a good thing, since I already bought another one so I can charge both phones.
I have a bumper (that I don't use because it doesn't fit accessories) and a clear Belkin snap-on case that Apple gave me during Antennagate. These both have cutouts for the mute switch which do not line up with the 4S. You can get the 4S into them, but the bottom of the switch is covered a bit, and the case is slightly bent. Fortunately, TiPB is giving me a new case, just for posting here!
I also have a wallet case, which leaves the left edge completely uncovered, so it's no problem.
My only other iPhone 4 case is from Powermat, which I use with their wireless charger. I am happy to say that this fits the 4S just fine. The volume-down button touches the bottom of the cutout, which is about a millimeter away on the iPhone 4, but it's not a problem and the 4S charges when I place it on the mat. This is a good thing, since I already bought another one so I can charge both phones.
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Just to confirm, I have 5 cases that I used on my iPhone 4. All of them fit perfectly on my iPhone 4S. These are cases from Speck, Skullcandy and CaseMate. Booyah!
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I had an AT&T case from Speck (PixelSkin HD). I bought a new PixelSkin HD at Apple because of the compatibility of the mute switch. Guess what they are the same. They both touch the mute switch. I called Speck to see if maybe I got an old case and they said that's the way it's supposed to be. I guess the new case is going back.
I had an Otterbox commuter for my 4, and I'm happy to report, it fits my 4S, even though otterbox's website says it won't.
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Eileen89
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Yeah, both my Speck and OtterBox commuter case fit on my 4S as well.
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My casemate pop doesn't fit right. It looks like the volume up is off just a touch causing the case to bulge out in that area and not making a tight fit. It fits my wifes iPhone 4 perfectly.
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My pics come out fine with the Commuter case on my 4S. I actually posted one on the thread for pics with iPhone 4S.
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I got a White 4s with a Otterbox Commuter for the 4. Only thing I can see it the rear camera is a fraction of a mm off center. However, I dont see any issues with the functionality, so not sure.
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Otterbox defender for iphone 4 works fine for my black 4s. Proximity sensor and camera work fine.
I got the Otterbox Commuter for the 4 from Verizon Store on mine. I may swap it for an actual 4S case direct from Otterbox.
I need to test it, but other reports indicate the case change for the camera opening was made for both the new lens aperature and the flash issues. Otherwise it fits fine.
I need to test it, but other reports indicate the case change for the camera opening was made for both the new lens aperature and the flash issues. Otherwise it fits fine.
Just took side by side photos with my cam and the wifes. Mine is the closed, two tiny hole Otterbox 4 camera opening. Hers has a wide open case around the camera. Mine takes far darker pics with the Otterbox iphone 4 Commuter case on.
Definitely swapping it and getting the 4S. The 4S case is now made with a large oval camera opening instead of the two small holes.
Definitely swapping it and getting the 4S. The 4S case is now made with a large oval camera opening instead of the two small holes.
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reeneebob
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I did notice that screen protectors don't fit though. I sold a 4s on launch day and went to put on the helium protector I use on my 4 for the customer. No matter how dead on I was lined up, it was like .02 mm off. It's too long - I don't think it's length, I think it's the curve of the screen to the side panel.
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