Smart Cover feature built in? - Nexus 5 General

So i had my Nexus 5 laying face up on top of my Nexus 7 which has a smart cover. When i picked up my Nexus 5 , the screen came on. I repeated the steps with face up and down and it appears that the Nexus 5 has the ability to wake and sleep the device using the magnets from my nexus 7 smart cover.. pretty cool.

nextelbuddy said:
So i had my Nexus 5 laying face up on top of my Nexus 7 which has a smart cover. When i picked up my Nexus 5 , the screen came on. I repeated the steps with face up and down and it appears that the Nexus 5 has the ability to wake and sleep the device using the magnets from my nexus 7 smart cover.. pretty cool.
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I had the same thing happen, and I thought it was some sort of amazing Moto X type feature that turned the screen on when you picked the phone up. I thought it was strange that nobody mentioned it in reviews... then I realized it was the magnet in my Nexus 7 case.

Fully protect your Nexus 5.
The LG QuickCover for Nexus 5 features a custom-fit unibody case and matte finish front cover for stylish protection from dings and scratches. Get access to your basic UI without swipe unlock by simply opening the front cover. For quick convenience without the bulk, the LG QuickCover works seamlessly with Nexus Wireless Chargers so you can charge with ease. Available in both Black and White.
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https://play.google.com/store/devic...er_for_Nexus_5_Black?id=lg_nexus_5_case_black

Apparently it's known as a "Hall Effect." I was wondering what that meant under the Nexus 5 tech specs and googled it
http://www.androidcoliseum.com/2013/11/nexus-5-hall-effect.html

any way to disable it?

Also, does anyone know any third party cases, that have a magnet build-in so you can use this..?

Ubichinon said:
Also, does anyone know any third party cases, that have a magnet build-in so you can use this..?
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i'm using this http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Series-Smart-Leather-Google/dp/B00GQO4T60
drilled a hole in the lower part to use the led though :angel:
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blade_ said:
any way to disable it?
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maybe this will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621807
should work on nexus as exciter is stating below
exciter00000 said:
My (magnetic) Nexus 5 flip cover shuts down alarms - not anymore. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625524
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oniemjan said:
i'm using this http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Series-Smart-Leather-Google/dp/B00GQO4T60
drilled a hole in the lower part to use the led though :angel:
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maybe this will help you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621807
should work on nexus as exciter is stating below
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thanks!but this is for moto G...can i add this to my slimkat phone?

Exciter uses it on nexus 5 (see link above)
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Im very glad about this feature as it makes using flip cover amazingly good.

Not trying to be a naysayer, but just out of curiosity, why do people like Smart / Flip covers? I feel that they are more of a nuisance than anything. They don't protect very well (vs like a decent dual layer case), takes an extra step to get to the screen, and is awkward to hold once opened and the top cover is flipped behind the phone so you can use it.
If you just want to make sure the screen turns on when you open one though, check out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree&hl=en
I use this just so the phone turns on and off when it enters/exits my pocket or I turn the phone over so I never have to mess with the power button much.

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Best nexus 7 case?

What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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xboxguy9611 said:
What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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This question is subjective. Like beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I am sure you have seen the myriad of threads and posts about cases. Have you seen them?
Is this your first tablet? If not did you use a case with your previous one? And were you happy with it?
Are you curious about a certain case? What makes you ask the question, really...I mean your answer is out there. In other words, the answer you seek is the one you answer yourself.
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What is the best nexus 7 case that you can buy as of right now?
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This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.
Ya it is my first tablet
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Too soon to call it bro, it also depends on your price limit.
I'd say a few weeks and you'll have more formidable options.
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This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.
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Wait, what case is this?
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Soooo many case threads... maybe there should be a "which case is worst" thread. Don't like the one I bought on Ebay here. The fit in the portrait direction is not great, slides up and down about .25", so the camera gets covered easily. Also has no hole for the side mic, so mic pick up is questionable. Also the thickness of leather prevents a finger slide right to the edge of the screen. No auto-off. I wouldn't buy it again or recommend it to anyone.
It absolutely depends on whether a case offers functions or features that would give you more opportunity to use your tablet.
I typically get cases for my devices so that I am not as concerned about breaking it while out and about. I am also often in situations where it is best to be discreet about using an electronic device.
Something else to consider is how the case will impair the experience of using your device as opposed to having no case on it. One of my biggest gripes with cases in general for touchscreen devices is how many of them encroach on the screen surface, so I go for the usually higher cost cases that put more thought into how the device is secured into the case without putting anything on the screen surface. When I say that they encroach on the screen surface, I do not necessarily mean that they hinder viewing, but that they cover the unused edges of the screen, and that happens to be where I prefer to grip with my thumb, and I prefer the feel of the glass under my thumb rather than leather, cloth, microsuede or whatever else.
Those are just my personal rules when hunting for cases for my devices.
This case almost makes it, if only the back was black, and that stand popped off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-for-Go...ccessories&hash=item3cc94fd770#ht_6135wt_1116
AFAinHD said:
This thing is my favorite, personally. It's cheap. Durable as hell. Wakes and puts the device to sleep with the flap. Can be turned into a stand, and it don't look half bad. :laugh: It's all your choice, but I would look at this one if I was you.
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Somehow my link got deleted but here it is http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi...id=1344054789&sr=8-1&keywords=nexus+7+roocase. This is the best case I have seen. And its cheap.
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Just got the blurex case... love it!
Man the good cases are taking forever to come out
Poetic Case
This is the case I ordered. It a smart case and fits my N7 perfectly. At 12.95 with a three year warranty it is well worth looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBack-Protective-Automatically-Manufacturer/dp/B008IEGS9W/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1344055624&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7
yeahmon said:
This case almost makes it, if only the back was black, and that stand popped off.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Case-for-Go...ccessories&hash=item3cc94fd770#ht_6135wt_1116
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it looks so horribly cheap
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I got the gray one on the google devices store before they stopped selling it (not sure why??)
It's perfect for me except for the flap doesnt unlock/lock the device
Ayersa said:
This is the case I ordered. It a smart case and fits my N7 perfectly. At 12.95 with a three year warranty it is well worth looking at.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-HardBa...qid=1344055624&sr=8-1&keywords=poetic+nexus+7
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I have that case...and the revision of it.
First case that I received had a strong magnet causing my Nexus 7 to go to sleep mode when the front cover is folded to the back of the case.
The second cover that I received today had no magnet (or a weaker magnet). The smart cover sleep/awake function is nonexistent.
Also the stylus holder is blocking the volume buttons. This issue actually is for both versions of the case.
Despite the lack of the smart cover function, I'm going to switch between the latest revision of the hardback case that I just got today and the official Google case....for now.
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I hate to revive an old thread, but DODOCASE recently released their Nexus 7 HARDcover and it's definitely the one I'm eyeing for my upcoming Nexus 7 purchase.
I can't post links yet but search for:
dodocase nexus 7 hardcover
BlueRex is pretty legit.
I made a video review for it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBjNpG95Zu0&list=UU25TmsJidl31Hbf5PVckK8Q&index=1&feature=plcp

OEM Case smart mod

I was thinking of just buying the OEM case and modding it to have smart functionality myself.
My idea was to buy some magnetic sheeting such as that found here and stick it to the inside of the front cover. Hopefully that would be enough to both keep the cover from flapping about, and also activate the magnetic sensor.
Has anyone experimented with this? Got any tips or suggestions?
PS. If anyone lives in Melbourne, Australia and can let me know where I can find a grey OEM case I'd be extremely appreciative.
I thought the official case had the magnet for the smart on/off already?
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I thought the official case had the magnet for the smart on/off already?
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Not to my knowledge. Although I'm baffled as to why it doesn't.
The trick would be to get a magnet which is not too strong or too weak. I modded a Kindle fire case with a small rare earth magnet which worked fine but also switched the N7 off when folding the cover to the back. I don't think any magnet is going to keep the front flap closed though, there's nothing for the magnet to cling to on the N7.
Hmmm. That's interesting. I just assumed that there would be enough metal in the device to hold on to. I guess the iPad has a metal back, so the smart cover would be attracted to that. I'm searching around for a case, and if/when I get a chance to try the I'll report back here.
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I actually just did this mod. Give me a few hours and I will post pictures and a detailed description on how I did it!
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Troute said:
The trick would be to get a magnet which is not too strong or too weak. I modded a Kindle fire case with a small rare earth magnet which worked fine but also switched the N7 off when folding the cover to the back. I don't think any magnet is going to keep the front flap closed though, there's nothing for the magnet to cling to on the N7.
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Damn, I just realized this too. I was letting the glue set from my mod. Folding the cover back also turns off the tablet... So much for that mod.
Niksko, what is your preferred phone? (on your phone history)
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I actually just did this mod. Give me a few hours and I will post pictures and a detailed description on how I did it!
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Damn, I just realized this too. I was letting the glue set from my mod. Folding the cover back also turns off the tablet... So much for that mod.
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What sort of magnets did you use?
As for my favourite phone, the 3315 is just a classic. I'll never forget the time I gave my new 3315 to a random guy I found on the internet so that he could swap out the green LEDs for blue ones. I was 14.
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I modified my N7 case into a smart cover. Took quite a bit of experimentation and had to chop one of my magnets into quarters but eventually I got it working reliably without issues when the cover was closed or opened and folded back. To make the magnet flush inside of the case I melted a dent into the inside flap right where the sensor is located, which worked well.
The one additional thing did to make it completely reliable was stuck a flat bead to the outside of my cover to give about an eighth of an inch of clearance right where the magnet is mounted. It is flat enough that I don't notice it when my N7 is in use but provides enough buffer that I no longer have an accidental activations of the sensor with the cover folded behind the Nexus.
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Samsung S4 Active

What are your thoughts? Damn nice looking phone if this is in fact leakes pics of the Active. http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active#comment-603498 What do you think?
not leaked photos, it was shown off at a cell phone convention in croatia
OK, not a leak per se, but pics nor info not released abroad by Samsung as of yet . So, what do you think? thoughts? I feel that this is what the regular S4 should have been....maybe with color choices.
I would be surprised if this comes to the U.S.
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I would have loved to have this color on a normal S4. :/
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I would have loved to have this color on a normal S4. :/
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Here you go. http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
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Here you go. http://www.spigen.com/cell-phone/samsung/galaxy-s4-cases/galaxy-s4-case-slim-armor.html
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I've looked at those, but I'd like there to not be any any bulk to the phone. Right now i'm just rocking it naked with invisibleshield on the front and back, this has been the first time I could use a smartphone and feel like it's not too fragile to set on the table without a scratch getting on it. :good: If anything it would be awesome if there were replaceable backcovers in different colors, but i have yet to see anything.
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I've looked at those, but I'd like there to not be any any bulk to the phone. Right now i'm just rocking it naked with invisibleshield on the front and back, this has been the first time I could use a smartphone and feel like it's not too fragile to set on the table without a scratch getting on it. :good: If anything it would be awesome if there were replaceable backcovers in different colors, but i have yet to see anything.
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There are some. Check out the accessories thread. There are leather ones and carbon fiber that I ha e seen so far. That's one benefit of this phone, we will probably have the most accessories next to maybe the iPhone.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41634180
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What are your thoughts? Damn nice looking phone if this is in fact leakes pics of the Active. http://www.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active#comment-603498 What do you think?
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My initial thoughts are the phone looks nice but don't like the physical buttons. Also, doubt that just because it has that coating on the phone the screen won't crack if dropped on concrete. In my mind having a good case is the only way to prevent certain things from happening and if I'm going to use a case then what is the point of a "rugged" phone.
This is just me and I understand others have different needs but that is my opinion on it.
I miss the days of my old Nokia 8260 when replacing housings were common. You dropped your phone, $10 and a few days later you had a new housing that was four screws away from making your phone like new. I suppose a tempered glass cover and tpu cover and replaceable battery covers are about as minimalist with good coverage as you can get. And many of the 3rd party battery covers are two piece anyway with the plastic base and the insert that goes on it. So you get a little extra protection there as well.
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not a big fan of those menu buttons. Phone looks nice. Samsung should have saved their fitness bloat for that phone. Up High :highfive:

Cases for Second Gen Nexus 7

Just picked up my Second gen Nexus 7 and I'm sure quite a few more of you will be picking one up soon as well. So, I wanted to start this thread so anyone with info on cases available for the me models can share it, and we can keep track of them in one place. So far I've only seen the official sleeve in the Google Play store, but I'm assuming it won't be available until the 30th or later.
Created this thread on mobile, I'll make it nicer later when on my computer.
If anyone has any info on upcoming cases for the new Nexus 7, or even any cases meant for other devices that still fit this tablet well, please share! Thanks!
There are a few on Amazon that show 8/15 availability.
Got my 2nd gen today too and really need a case so thanks for starting this thread!
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Theres a new forum for the new Nexus 7. In the future, post about it there.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2407
How about this car case for new Nexus 7, anyone wanna try?
http://www.wanpool.com/prod-Tablet_Car_Mount-TFY3_Headrest_Mount-New_Nexus_7/item343.html
I require a case that works in both landscape and portrait mode. I have tried a few cases. The only one available that I like is the Solo case. They make a 360 degree 7" case and a landscape only universal case. The case comes in two colors; gray and black. I prefer the gray case. It is a little large and thick but it holds the device without blocking any buttons. It is the best rotating case I have found. It is much better than the smaller M-Edge case which I returned.
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The Solo case is $20.45 on Amazon.com.
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I have the Moko slim smart case for my Nexus 7 2013 and I love it. Can't beat $7 on amazon.com for a solid smart case that has a ha d strap, works in both landscape/portrait modes, and has the smart feature built in. Just my two cents
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This is a great pouch for our Nexus 7 and it's what I use. Anyway it's on sale until the 16th but you'll have to act fast if you want it since only seven are available
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=111150113441
Owner/Operator Nexus 7/Pacman Rom/faux mainline kernel.
We were born in a time where if something was broken we would fix it and not just throw it away
I've recently bought this cover, which is pretty nice. The headphone input and side buttons of the device are covered up by the elastic straps holding it in, but it's a minor inconvenience to me. There is also this version that I'd considered, but felt the Seal would catch on everything.
It came in the mail quite quick too. Just in time for the 50th special.
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I've recently bought this cover, which is pretty nice. The headphone input and side buttons of the device are covered up by the elastic straps holding it in, but it's a minor inconvenience to me. There is also this version that I'd considered, but felt the Seal would catch on everything.
It came in the mail quite quick too. Just in time for the 50th special.
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Really love the old-style bike with the disproportionate back wheel and the Joel Peter Witkin baby skeleton with two heads!

Is there a case like the S4 case for the note 2?

Is there a flip case, like the one that you can get for the S4 with the clear plastic panel so you can see the top screen without opening it (I think its called S-View) available for the Note 2 in the UK?
Many thanks.
Go to ebay, type "s-view case note 2" and you get a ton of choices, starting from $4.70
I did try a similar search - honest :silly: , but your search worked better, thank you.
Sorry for the noob question but how exactly do they work?Is there any app to acompany them since the phone doesn't support this functions?
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Sorry for the noob question but how exactly do they work?Is there any app to acompany them since the phone doesn't support this functions?
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I also wonder
I was wondering about this too and wanted to see if it would do as I would like, the picture attached shows the case on the Note 2 - although I have the leaked stock 4.3 ROM on it, with a plugin for the notification icons on the right of the top panel.
The bottom panel is for accepting or rejecting calls without opening although I could do with out this really, but nothing available without it.
Time will tell if I keep this or not.
Link to image - http://sdrv.ms/1h8CbhU
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I was wondering about this too and wanted to see if it would do as I would like, the picture attached shows the case on the Note 2 - although I have the leaked stock 4.3 ROM on it, with a plugin for the notification icons on the right of the top panel.
The bottom panel is for accepting or rejecting calls without opening although I could do with out this really, but nothing available without it.
Time will tell if I keep this or not.
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wait a sec, you got your note II to use s-view notifications? is this a 3rd party app? the note II doesn't work with the offical s-view cases like the S4 and the Galaxy Mega, because it doesn't have the magnets that activate the phone into s-view mode.
No, its not using s-view at all, it's just showing the lock screen through the clear plastic panels - if the display is showing the launcher desktop then it doesn't looks right at all.
Well there's this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Goospery-Ea...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item33855e4834
without the slide to answer phone call. Just go to accessibility and check Home button to answer call. I used UCCW to make a notification for phone/text/gmail to show in the display.
Thought I'd add to the discussion...
I bought 2 different "S-View" cases for my Note 2, and have been using one of them for the last month. The time and notifications at the top of the screen fit perfectly in the clear panel. When someone calls me, the information also fits perfectly into the window... I don't have to open the cover at all.
These are the cases I bought:
http://www.amazon.com/Arbalest-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-GT-N7100/dp/B00F3TVSQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383681294&sr=8-1&keywords=note+2+arbalest
http://www.amazon.com/Goospery-Cover-Samsung-Galaxy-Mercury/dp/B00EUSQ4IK/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1383681364&sr=8-9&keywords=note+2+goospery
Build quality on both cases is good, although the cutouts could be a smidgeon "cleaner". The Arbalest is the one I've been using the most. It covers the full sides and back of the phone, and has a sturdy cover that doesn't wiggle around that much. There's also an indentation on the inner cover where the physical home button would contact so that you don't inadvertently turn on the display. Unlike most of the other S-View folio cases, the cover is also designed so as to allow you to use the case as a stand (like a typical tablet cover) that makes media viewing much more convenient.
The Goospery one is similar in build and quality. It's a more minimal design, and covers the long sides of the phone. There is a slight recess on the cover where the physical home button makes contact. Contrary to the Arbalest case, it's meant to allow you to actually press the home button while the cover is closed so that you can answer calls or check the time through the clear panel. The cover wiggles a bit more on this case which I find a little annoying. It's odd because the cover is attached all the way up to its pivot point like the OEM Note II flip cover. Hence, it can't be used as a stand.
I first started using a Casemate Pop!, Seidio Surface, and Seidio Active. All of them had kickstands. The Seidio kickstands sucked, and the Pop! was a little bulky. I switched to the the OEM Protective Cover + and loved it's minimal design... but got 2 tiny micro scratches on my screen. I'm not a fan of screen protectors because I personally feel they look worn after a few months, and they detract from the display itself. I also missed having the convenience of being able to watch something without trying to prop it up on other objects. I liked the idea of the OEM flip cover, but didn't like the fact that there was no additional protection on the phone, as well as the need to always open the cover to do anything. My ideal case would be an OEM Samsung Protective Cover + S-View.
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My ideal case would be an OEM Samsung Protective Cover + S-View.
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Thanks for the nice reviews and suggestions. The below link is what I did with the original OEM flip cover and OEM bumper and found it to be a very nice solution. I'm not sure but you may find it to be somewhat crude but I find it looks and works well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34909309
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edit2: I just realized for this to work that it has to be a battery cover replacement with s view. So now my search for that begins
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Thanks for the nice reviews and suggestions. The below link is what I did with the original OEM flip cover and OEM bumper and found it to be a very nice solution. I'm not sure but you may find it to be somewhat crude but I find it looks and works well
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34909309
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edit2: I just realized for this to work that it has to be a battery cover replacement with s view. So now my search for that begins
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Thanks - I actually remember reading your post last year when I first got my phone. I was going to attempt it myself, but unfortunately never got around to it. The thing that I'm really getting used to having again is a way to position the phone in landscape mode. Although I think Seidio makes a fairly good case, my opinion on their kickstands hasn't changed. However, I did see this new design they made for the Note 3:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-ledger-flip-view-dark-gray-p/csf2ssgt3k-dg.htm
I have to revise my "ideal case" to an OEM Protective Cover + with S-View and a Kickstand (or other method of putting into landscape). I would seriously pay some decent coin for that! No bulk, protection for the screen, a way to see who's calling without opening the cover, and a way to watch media conveniently. Everything's always a compromise, eh?
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Thanks - I actually remember reading your post last year when I first got my phone. I was going to attempt it myself, but unfortunately never got around to it. The thing that I'm really getting used to having again is a way to position the phone in landscape mode. Although I think Seidio makes a fairly good case, my opinion on their kickstands hasn't changed. However, I did see this new design they made for the Note 3:
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3-ledger-flip-view-dark-gray-p/csf2ssgt3k-dg.htm
I have to revise my "ideal case" to an OEM Protective Cover + with S-View and a Kickstand (or other method of putting into landscape). I would seriously pay some decent coin for that! No bulk, protection for the screen, a way to see who's calling without opening the cover, and a way to watch media conveniently. Everything's always a compromise, eh?
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It wasn't me who came up with the idea. As much as I would like to take credit for it I can't as I am not that creative. In fact, I didn't do it myself. I showed it to a friend and had him do it for me
So far I have only seen the battery replacement cover with an additional window on the bottom in order to answer the phone. I don't particularly like the look of it. I am looking for one that you can answer the phone by the Home button like on the Goosperry. I also hope that it will fit my existing bumper case
So far this is the only one that I found that is close to what I am looking for.
http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-luxa-lucir-incredible-view-cover/
I say close because it says that it replaces the battery cover (no nfc but I don't really use that anyway) but looking at the pictures it seems more like a case. Also I'm not sure if i wanted to spend this much ($30) on an unknown item. I would appreciate any thoughts on this case, thanks:good:
edit: found this one with a bumper on the same site http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-french-bumper-ultra-protective-view-cover/. The problem is that it gives the same generic description as the other one (in regards to material and how it doesn't add bulk).how can a bumper be the same as a battery cover? It's also the same price.
Edit2: I found another case on the same site with the same description for five dollars less
GMAN1722 said:
So far this is the only one that I found that is close to what I am looking for.
http://koreahallyu.asia/all-products/galaxy-note-2-luxa-lucir-incredible-view-cover/
I say close because it says that it replaces the battery cover (no nfc but I don't really use that anyway) but looking at the pictures it seems more like a case. Also I'm not sure if i wanted to spend this much ($30) on an unknown item. I would appreciate any thoughts on this case, thanks:good:
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That looks like the exact same design as the Goospery one I got from Amazon, sans the "Galaxy Note II" graphics. It's even got the indentation to press the home button. It definitely doesn't look like a battery replacement... you can see a cutout for the power button that seems rather pronounced.
I'm still really liking the Arbalest case. I particularly like that there's no branding on the outside of it whatsoever... I just wish it had the slimmer profile of the OEM Protective Cover +.
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Gman... check this out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x138fmg_samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-battery-replacement-case-cover_school
amadeus303 said:
That looks like the exact same design as the Goospery one I got from Amazon, sans the "Galaxy Note II" graphics. It's even got the indentation to press the home button. It definitely doesn't look like a battery replacement... you can see a cutout for the power button that seems rather pronounced.
I'm still really liking the Arbalest case. I particularly like that there's no branding on the outside of it whatsoever... I just wish it had the slimmer profile of the OEM Protective Cover +.
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Gman... check this out:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x138fmg_samsung-galaxy-note-2-n7100-battery-replacement-case-cover_school
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Cool, thanks. My only question is can I answer the phone via the home button like on the Goosperry?
See this video with the s-view app working with the s-view cover. In my N2 works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-Ce8E-UoU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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jrenascimento said:
See this video with the s-view app working with the s-view cover. In my N2 works great.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CH-Ce8E-UoU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Are you saying the app works great? Or are you saying the S4 S View cover works great on a Note 2? Or both?
amadeus303 said:
Are you saying the app works great? Or are you saying the S4 S View cover works great on a Note 2? Or both?
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The application and s-view case, both worked excellently on my note*2.
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How useful is this?

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