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The nexus 7 can use smart like covers

The nexus 7 can use smart like covers to wake and sleep the tablet using the hall sensor above the pogo pins. thanks Wes for showing us check his post for video (I'm new and can't post links)
all thanks go to Wes
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michealmikeyb said:
I was looking on the Asus specs page and noticed it had a hall sensor can this and will this be used like the iPad 2 and use cases to wake and sleep it. On the cover on Google play it didn't say anything about it and I assume this would be a feature they would want to embrace.
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I found this case earlier today which does suggest that feature works http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...2&keywords=roo+case+nexus+7#productPromotions
I pre-ordered one.

For users who seek additional protection, Nexus 7 has an optional protective smart cover. The smart cover is a tough, yet snug-fitting polymer case with a non-slip matte texture that protects Nexus 7 from bumps and scratches, and also provides additional grip. The case comes in six different colors to allow users to pick the one which best fits their lifestyle and allows Nexus 7 owners to travel with confidence.
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From the Asus website... http://usa.asus.com/News/82X3sMt2tbBLf6xN/
I'm confused because they call it a "smart cover" but they don't say anything about that feature, which in my opinion is implied when you call it a "smart" cover.

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Yep
I'm uploading a video to youtube (link shorlty) that demonstrates the magnetic sensor turning the screen on and off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx30f6XV-Bk&feature=youtube_gdata_player

wes_s said:
I'm uploading a video to youtube (link shorlty) that demonstrates the magnetic sensor turning the screen on and off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx30f6XV-Bk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Hey, look at you!
P.S. is that the same spot where the pogo pins are?

wes_s said:
I'm uploading a video to youtube (link shorlty) that demonstrates the magnetic sensor turning the screen on and off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx30f6XV-Bk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Nice find, I'll be inserting a small magnet in a cheapo case then
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jaysus145 said:
Hey, look at you!
P.S. is that the same spot where the pogo pins are?
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Yes. It's towards the top of the pogo pin location.

wes_s said:
I'm uploading a video to youtube (link shorlty) that demonstrates the magnetic sensor turning the screen on and off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx30f6XV-Bk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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YOU INTERWEBZ FAMOUZ NAO! :good: Engadget

my 15 minutes over a magnet :laugh:

New post from Engadget. Magnet video is now famous!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/07/11/google-nexus-7-magnetic-screen-sleep-sensor/
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wes_s said:
my 15 minutes over a magnet :laugh:
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Good job Wes! You and that magnet are going places buddy!
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wes_s said:
I'm uploading a video to youtube (link shorlty) that demonstrates the magnetic sensor turning the screen on and off.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wx30f6XV-Bk&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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I lol'd at the top comment:
If this video ****ing prevents the device from shipping..,.I will hunt you down​

Printerscape said:
I lol'd at the top comment:
If this video ****ing prevents the device from shipping..,.I will hunt you down​
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Don't worry, Blackberries had this feature eons before the iPad.

I can't replicate this. Did you use a neodymium magnet?
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I have no idea what kind of magnet it was. Just some magnet I picked up to use on the metallic walls in my office.
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I tried a few refrigerator magnets with zero luck. My wife has the iPad case, so I'm going to try that when she gets back later this afternoon.

I tried some off my fridge too that don't to edo the trick. The ones that are plastic and flexible specifically. But the ones like in my video that seem to be made of some metallic material definitely work.
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wes_s said:
I tried some off my fridge too that don't to edo the trick. The ones that are plastic and flexible specifically. But the ones like in my video that seem to be made of some metallic material definitely work.
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mwalt2 found this in another thread:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SA0NIY/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=
Thought I would post it here too. I just bought one.
Also, I did test my wife's iPad case and it does work!

Play. Com Dock Stand Wrong Way Round

Not amazingly clever - the USB bit is the wrong way round so the screen faces away from you...
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floateruk said:
Not amazingly clever - the USB bit is the wrong way round so the screen faces away from you...
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Yikes!

Lmao, fail!

Soo intuitive
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I guess either send it back or try a bit of surgery to see if it can be rotated.

Troute said:
I guess either send it back or try a bit of surgery to see if it can be rotated.
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Yeah, its going back... I bought it for my mom cos she's disabled and struggles to hold things in her hands. I'll get another one elsewhere.
You'd think they'd check this out before production. Even on a cheap £15 stand.
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tsupersonic said:
Lmao, fail!
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Wow this is like epic fail :laugh:
Sorry OP, personally I would pissed off and let someone at Google know

Got same thing here with one off of Amazon...
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Well i imagine its because the Nexus 7 has its Micro USB port the other way around Im assuming its a standardised production. Well, this is the case compared to my Desire, S2, Touchpad and now S3

lolwow. terrible.

I was thinking about getting this, glad I didn't now.

IamPro said:
Wow this is like epic fail :laugh:
Sorry OP, personally I would pissed off and let someone at Google know
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Why? Google had nothing to do with it.

I've emailed in to get it returned. The seller is stating that they sent the wrong one, but I've kind of lost my faith in it. Might get a folio case thing instead.
It is funny that they have turned the USB connector the different way up to other phones and tablets I've used. Maybe the manufacturer thought Asus would follow with the general rule and got caught out.
Upside down USB and really picky with chargers... What'll come up next?
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The one x also has a flipped USB port - still catches me out every time.
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Why would Google flip around the USB port? One of those little things that just drive you crazy...
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The Nexus' USB port is the same orientation as on my Sony ereader.

Nxxx said:
Why would Google flip around the USB port? One of those little things that just drive you crazy...
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I don't think this is really made by Google as they haven't announced docks yet
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PEBKAC. This is an emartbuy dock (you can see plenty on play.com's site). They only appear to carry these for phones. This one looks exactly like the one made for the Samsung Galaxy SIII.

oh man
wow *FacePalm* But thanks for the heads up. I'll know to steer away from this one I am looking in to an alarm clock dock that also streams music and charges the Nexus 7. Not available yet but signed up for info.

Included USB Cable

Sorry if this has been asked before but is anyone else's included USB cable rubbish? Mine won't stay in the phone and just pops back out whenever I put it in... Just got the phone today using the cable from my NS4G with the new 2A charger hoping it charges correctly and nothing goes wrong. Is there a fix for this so the plug stays in the phone? My NS4G cable stays in just fine... Love the phone so far in the few hours I have had it today. It's so big I feel awkward holding it but I LOVE IT!!! Such a great phone.

Well the ns4g cable charges it to 100% overnight so i guess I'll keep using that...
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Yep same issue here. My cable also pops up very often. I was wondering if I cut a little bit of the white plastic at the base of the micro usb side, will do the job....

cveteca said:
Yep same issue here. My cable also pops up very often. I was wondering if I cut a little bit of the white plastic at the base of the micro usb side, will do the job....
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Yeah, there's a thread on here somewhere about this very issue. I believe the above suggestion works. As always YMMV.

Yeah i asked the same question here before, some people experience that including me. Solution is to file around the usb port or use anotheer cable.

Unfortunate that we pay such a premium price for this phone and are left with an unusable usb cable
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The cable works fine for me. High quality and all. It doesn't pop out in its own.
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It's a really nice cord, I'd say high quality but it just pops out and i can't use it ): I guess I will have to cut some of the white back on the cord or just use the ns4g one which seemed to charge it fine with the 2a charger.
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Mine is probably a tighter fit than any other phone I've had. The Galaxy nexus cord would literally fall out if you moved the phone.. so bad that sprint credited me 15 bucks to buy another cord
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I think you should return your cord. Seems defective.
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prinzhernan said:
I think you should return your cord. Seems defective.
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Yeah, I think I will do that. Recommend contacting Sprint or Samsung directly?
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sky1193 said:
Yeah, I think I will do that. Recommend contacting Sprint or Samsung directly?
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I think sprint first then if all else fails, samsung
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Well I didn't want to deal with all the bs I would probably have to go through to get another so I just busted out the good ol exacto and cut some of the plastic back, now it fits in just fine
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Mine cable is good too, I also using my old Nokia MicroUSB cable (from Nokia N82) which is fits well too.

DIY official dock car mount

I really liked the fact the dock could do audio out and charge via the pogo pins, so I figured that would be perfect in the car. When I got the dock, I couldn't find a good spot to mount it....until now. The completed setup works awesomely!
All you need for this project is a metal bookend and some JB weld.
Bookend
Dock attached with JB Weld
Piece removed from the cover bezel
Wires fed to where the back of the dock will be
All I did here was wedge the bookend between the radio and dash kit, and then attached the cables for power/audio

BACK TO THE PRIMITIVE!!!!
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Why must be you guys insist on doing these butchered-up installs?
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phillip1953 said:
Why must be you guys insist on doing these butchered-up installs?
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What's so bad about it? At least I don't have to plug anything in or butcher my nexus like most "clean" installs.
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I don't see anything wrong with it, it looks clean to me. There isn't any damage or anything sticking out...
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Jaggar345 said:
I don't see anything wrong with it, it looks clean to me. There isn't any damage or anything sticking out...
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I guess his idea of contributing is going into threads and complaining for no reason.
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Nice ... as long as you do not drive ..

Works fine when driving. The pins actually make better contact if the tablet is pushed slightly forward, so I bent the vertical part of the bookend to keep it slightly forward. Plus the rubber on the rear of the nexus making contact with it seems to create enough friction to keep it from popping up.
WARNING: Turn down your volume.

Good to know this works. I was planning on doing something a bit similar, but slowly building it up to be cleaner in the end. The dock will be an integral part, though.
Do you have any trouble keeping the tablet charged? I know people have no problems if they use one of the recommended chargers from the charger thread, but I wasn't sure if the dock may hinder or slow down charging any.

Awesome! Thanks man

freak4dell said:
Good to know this works. I was planning on doing something a bit similar, but slowly building it up to be cleaner in the end. The dock will be an integral part, though.
Do you have any trouble keeping the tablet charged? I know people have no problems if they use one of the recommended chargers from the charger thread, but I wasn't sure if the dock may hinder or slow down charging any.
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Well I have it set to keep the screen awake while charging, so it does still drain the battery. It really isn't bad though. Barely goes down. The speed of the charging seems equivalent to charging via usb connection, rather than the wall charger.
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I get really bad sound distortion using the tablet with the dock in the car, did you have the same issues?

theFleured said:
I get really bad sound distortion using the tablet with the dock in the car, did you have the same issues?
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Sorry for not responding for so long. I did have a bit at first when going over bumps, but over time it stopped. I think it's because the pins springy-ness calmed down over time. Also, the bookend helps keep the tablet from moving, because the rubber backing of the tablet makes contact with it and keeps it from too much. So over time, this setup has ended up working perfectly.

I have the same setup. Do you constantly have to enable media output to dock? When I start mine up each time I have to go into the sound settings and fix this.
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Wireless charger with magnets for car

I'm looking to find a car mount that can charge qi and hold the phone with magnets, I found one that sits in the CD tray but it doesn't have wireless charging. Wonder if I could use that nexus charger and somehow stick it to my dash. Here is the one without the charger
http://www.amazon.com/InfiniApps-Smartphones-Cradle-less-Quick-snap-technology/dp/B00DPMNNUO
Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

People have had varying levels of success with the air dock, which sticks via a sticky foam. So if you absolutely want magnets, then that won't work but otherwise it might. I ordered the air dock to see if it works, and I also have a d brand skin on the way if the naked back doesn't work, hopefully the carbon skin will stick.
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aka757 said:
People have had varying levels of success with the air dock, which sticks via a sticky foam. So if you absolutely want magnets, then that won't work but otherwise it might. I ordered the air dock to see if it works, and I also have a d brand skin on rh
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Would u update me when u get it and let me know how it works? Thanks

kregstrong said:
Would u update me when u get it and let me know how it works? Thanks
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For sure.
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Check in with these guys.
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/the-air-dock-2-0
I have the original and it sort of works without a case. But doesn't hold well. I have my hopes for the 2.0 version. Version 1.0 was awesome with my Nexus 5.
I'm using this and while it works getting the Nexus 6 into it is a little more work than just slapping my phone on the airdock.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M685JNW/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_tm.Dub1JZFB10
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The Air Dock has both the sticky "foam" and magnets. Always has. Version 2 is coming out & has a built-in NEFC chip as well. Well made product that does what is designed to do.