I 'made' a smart cover today. Pics inside. - Nexus 7 Accessories

I could NOT find a case that I liked. I tried the official, but wasn't fond of its inability to stand up on its own, nor its inability to keep the front flap closed. I know I wanted smart cover functionality, but they all seemed more bulky than I wanted. I didn't even necessarily want a CASE, just a cover/stand like the iPad smart cover.
So I did this. Started with one of these for $13:
http://microcenter.com/product/403316/Folio_Tablet_Case_for_Google_Nexus_7_Black
I carefully took a putty knife and removed the cover part from the plastic case part and used a double sided adhesive square that I cut to the approximate size and stuck it directly on the back of the N7. Its entirely removable with a little heat and some patience, and does exactly what I want lightweight, cheap, and about 15 minutes of time. The buttons and ports are all full exposed and if folded back, it still fits into an OEM dock. I don't have one but I tried it on a buddy's at work. Yes, I know I need to clean my screen.
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The adhesive sheet I used ($3.99 @ AC Moore):

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Sorry! Fixed!

Neat. Glad it worked out. I was thinking of putting something together myself like this but I am not sure what magnet to use.
Which one did you end up using and where did you get it from?

Its built into the cover I linked to. The cover is double sided taped to a hard plastic shell from which I removed it.
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icase81 said:
Its built into the cover I linked to. The cover is double sided taped to a hard plastic shell from which I removed it.
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Good idea man. I'm thinking I might try this with a TPU case instead of directly onto the tablet.
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polo79 said:
Good idea man. I'm thinking I might try this with a TPU case instead of directly onto the tablet.
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I'm thinking of doing this with a good quality hardshell case. Any suggestions on a good hardshell to use?

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I like my case

Had this case for a few months now,really good,looks awesome,good protection and not bulky and im able to put in my pocket when needed + still has stand for holding tab up.Much improvement over my old bulky leather case.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-GEL-CASE-COVER-STAND-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-TAB-P1000-/190469967141
many other sellers of it too
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Hey thanks, I went ahead and got one too.
Kinda wondering about the stand while folded in, it doesn't scratch the GT back?
No scratches from the stand. The rear and the stand sit a few mm away from the actual tab, quite well designed.
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Got a white model I bought from Focalprice. Really like it too, but it sucks up the blue color from my jeans. Also, you can't use all 3.5mm since the cover adds a bit of rubber.
And it's not a jelly material, it's more like semi-stiff rubber.
I'm not sure what you mean, it sucks up the colour from your jeans? This has plastic on the rear and no colour is removed from mine.must be a bit different. Also I plug in my speakers and headphones to my tab and I've not had any problems with the hole size
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I think I'll have most of the corners covered once this protective plastic is combined with the Zagg screen film. Applied that yesterday
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I'm not sure what you mean, it sucks up the colour from your jeans? This has plastic on the rear and no colour is removed from mine.must be a bit different. Also I plug in my speakers and headphones to my tab and I've not had any problems with the hole size
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I think he means the white gets discoloured by the blue of his jeans. Had a similar issue with a white phone cover on the GF's phone. After a week or so it had taken on the colour of her makeup! It is almost orange now, the cover NOT the GF
This is a great case in the OP, I have the same case but with out the stand. I got it off of Amazon for around 10 bucks.
I'd highly suggest still getting a screen protector when you buy a case though. My wife scratched hers, but she was carrying it around in her purse, so who knows what scratched it, could have been any one of those rocks she carries around in there!

Infinity Poetic slim case or similar fits perfect with some adjustments!!

I thought that I would share this discovery! Like many of you that previously purchased a slim case for your Transformer Prime/Infinity tablet and now finding yourself with a totally different tablet (Nexus 10). The case you bought is now incompatible. What are you to do? Cough up more cash for a new case to fit your N10? Sure but you don't have to. Here is what you can do with no tools other then your own hands to make your incompatible Poetic slim case or something similar to fit your new N10!
* I discovered that the the four corners that hold the tablet in place and the two inner place holders are actually bendable! You can force these holders to bend and flex to fit your N10 snuggly. That's it! Saved you the need to buy another case
(Don't be afraid to force it when your bending it to shape. It will take some pressure.)
See photos below...
(These photos were after bending them all to shape. Sorry didn't think to shoot the before pictures:/)
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*If you want to install a sleep/ wake feature for when you close the lid. All you need is a magnet like the ones on your refrigerator, like I did with mine and just cut it to fit the magnet snug like what I did below. The magnet I used had a soft foamy material that worked out nicely.
I no longer need to buy a case now that the one I had for the Infinity fits just fine for my new N10! Hopefully this helps you!
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Good for you bud. Looks awesome.
And good to know that many cases fit the Nexus 10.
leyvatron said:
Good for you bud. Looks awesome.
And good to know that many cases fit the Nexus 10.
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Thanks. Yeah just a little adjustment here and there Normally the case would be too big but since I was able to bend it, it all worked out.
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Ebay:Flip Metal Back Cover

This is just a review of the ebay metal flip back replacement for the Note II.
Impression:
1. Solid build with a very nice brushed metal finish. Definitely gave the phone a higher quality feel over the plastic back.
2. Has built in NFC, but I haven't tested it's functionality.
3. Adds 40g of weight.
4. In my room, with the OEM back my signal averaged -70dBm, with this case my signal averaged -73dBm.
5. Does fit inside generic neoprene case, also from ebay.
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Sorry, forgot to include the link
Back cover:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brushed-Met...essories&var=580156144157&hash=item416e16a814
Neoprene Case:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Android-Neo...663393?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f1d9b6721
Really interested in if nfc works. ..
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Really interested in if nfc works. ..
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Ditto
Please confirm if NFC works. I want to buy one ASAP. Thanks!
I gotta say, this definitely looks to be one of the nicer flip cases I've seen so far. If the NFC works as well as the stock cover, I may have to pick one up, too.
Really weird that it has a built in nfc because nfc on my silver metal back cover does NOT work. Somehow the metal coating must interfere with the signal.
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(it is metal model can't support NFC)
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See on ebay seller page :/
Confirmation: I have tested NFC and it does not work.
I just ordered mine, full black. Hope to get it before Christmas !
The illustrations show that there is absolutely no nfc antenna in the interior shell of the case. Detach your oem Battery door and look at the antenna. The sellers are showing you the entire case from front to back. Buy at your own discretion.
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Concerned About The Thinnest Note II Silicon Case

Hello XDA,
I have just ordered myself the case in the picture as it´s described it is only 0.3 mm thin, but I am worried if this will protect my Note II from drops? What is your opinion?
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Hi
I've got quite the same case and my phone fell down twice before I understood my jacket pocket had a hole in it...
The height was about 1.50 meters and the phone landed quite hard on the concrete.
No problem for the phone at all but the case have some scratches and a broken corner.
For the price and the slimness of this case I'm really happy and ordered the same one
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Link to the case please! This is exactly what I am looking for. Does it come in different colors?
Small review here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34369548
Please don't forget to hit thanks if I helped
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I have this case in gray. I like it, it doesnt add any bulk at all but its only good for scratch protection. It wont protect your phone from dropage. Another thing is its a pain in the ass to put on or take off because the tpu is not stretchable like silicones. I think its best paired up with a pouch.
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Thank you everbody! Now I can die in peace... :angel:
it's not TPU or SILICON... it's plastic
I have the dark coloured version on my titanium gray Note II, it almost seems like naked :good:
I use it with a charger dock without problem. However, the original charger/data cable does not connect well to the phone, I have to use the cable from my Huawei P1.
be warned it offers almost no drop protection
the plastic will permanently deform on impact and required frequent removal and cleaning. dirt particles can be trapped under and cause scratches on your phone, unlike silicone cases.
Also its extremely tight fitting. remove it in the wrong corner and it will stretch out permanently and be loose fitting/deformed.
that said, its uber sexy and discreet. adds almost zero bulk to an already behemoth phone.
not sure i f mine was from the same seller, but the USB port cutout wasn't big enough for my USB plug causing the cable to fall out very easily and not charge the phone. a quick trim with a razor blade fixed it.
also i find it difficult to press the power and volume buttons. I wish the cutouts were a little more generous, but i didnt wanna muck with those 2, as it would be difficult to cut cleanly.
That is very nice, where did you get it, I am looking for one of this.
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INVENTCASE® CASE for ZTC

I just got a case/cover for my ZTC. As the title suggested, this is from INVENTCASE. Let's take a look at this.
I got mine from eBay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/361112178753?_trksid=p2060778.m2749.l2649&var=630453642867&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
This is a synthetic leather, not a genuine (according to them). The material feels nice.
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This thing came with a magnet so it is a smart cover.. in a way. It will turn the screen on once you flip it open.
You got a cut out for the speaker at the bottom.
and top.
Cut out for Power/Volume buttons.
and for USB port.
Stand position.
One BIG cons for this cover is that the fitting is kinda loose so the cut out hole for camera won't align.
You can push it a little to make them align but it will slide back to the original position.
This will cause vignetting when you use a camera.
If you adjust your tablet the vignette will reduce but not goes away. Hugh downside for me.
So.. what's your opinion? For me I like this one especially the color. The camera problem, however, keep me looking for another case. Until I found the perfect one for me, this will stay on my tablet.
Thank yo ufor the photos and review. I personally do not opt for any case with bezels around, THat's like 10 years old design...
Yep, I personally don't like that either but I used to use the cheapo case with the mounting like the official Sony cover and it scratch my iPad.
So when I browse for the cover with some new color (I don't like the sony cover color choices) on ebay there are only some Chinese cheapo. I try to stay away from that.
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Cheap design but thanks for the review. You should review the official Sony cover. http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/style-cover-stand-scr28/
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Yep, I personally don't like that either but I used to use the cheapo case with the mounting like the official Sony cover and it scratch my iPad.
So when I browse for the cover with some new color (I don't like the sony cover color choices) on ebay there are only some Chinese cheapo. I try to stay away from that.
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iPads are just very easy to scratch because of material used, while I don't beleive that the Z3TC can be scratched that easily. Moreover, good cases have the soft materials inside the case.

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