I have the OEM Quick Window Case for the Verizon version of th G2 and I really like it, but as many people here I hate the fact that it won't stay closed, so I wanted to ask you guys, has anybody modded the case in any way to make it stay closed? Maybe putting a thin magnet on the flap (I don't know if this would affect the phone) or some other clever method that I may be overlooking. I'm not looking for an air tight seal, just so I can set the phone on a desk and have the flap stay down.
I was looking on other threads but I could't find anything about this so I think either nobody has done it or at least hasn't posted about it.
I just stored the empty case upside down for a few days which I guess forced the hinge to learn to stay in that position. The door/flap was tucked slightly inside the case during this time, this probably helped as it was in a position beyond closed. I'll try to post a picture shortly when I get home for lunch.
I've wondered about adding magnets to the case as well. I really like the looks and function of the case but have held off because of what I have been hearing about the case not staying closed. I don't want my screen going off and on all day because the case doesn't stay shut.
Buy nillkin casing，it got small magnet attached to it, ive already order it, waiting to arrive
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cckeeler said:
I've wondered about adding magnets to the case as well. I really like the looks and function of the case but have held off because of what I have been hearing about the case not staying closed. I don't want my screen going off and on all day because the case doesn't stay shut.
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The screen doesn't really go on and off. If you have it sitting on a desk it just stays open enough to be anoying (because you see it open and your OCD might kick in) but not enough to make the screen turn on. If you have it in your pocket then it's usually closed since there's not really a lot of room for it to move in there.
DroidSloth said:
I just stored the empty case upside down for a few days which I guess forced the hinge to learn to stay in that position. The door/flap was tucked slightly inside the case during this time, this probably helped as it was in a position beyond closed. I'll try to post a picture shortly when I get home for lunch.
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This sounds like a good solution, but I doubt it will work long term. How long has it been?
owhbaem said:
Buy nillkin casing，it got small magnet attached to it, ive already order it, waiting to arrive
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Looks good but it doesn't seem to be available for the Verizon version.
This is a little off topic, but for those that do have the quickwindow case, do you know if the music controls on the outside work with 3rd party music players or google music, or is just the stock music player?
cckeeler said:
This is a little off topic, but for those that do have the quickwindow case, do you know if the music controls on the outside work with 3rd party music players or google music, or is just the stock music player?
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My understanding (via reading threads) is the the music controls only work with the stock player, there is no integration with google music (at least on the Verizon variant).
Nalij said:
My understanding (via reading threads) is the the music controls only work with the stock player, there is no integration with google music (at least on the Verizon variant).
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That may be the nail in the coffin for me. I use google music as my main music player. I also use beyondpod for my podcasts. I was hoping it would be like the lockscreen which allows for controls regardless of media player. It seems they overlooked quite a few details related to this case.
I can confirm it only works with stock music. Only way to get 3rd party support would be a custom row, and even that's a long shot.
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cckeeler said:
That may be the nail in the coffin for me. I use google music as my main music player. I also use beyondpod for my podcasts. I was hoping it would be like the lockscreen which allows for controls regardless of media player. It seems they overlooked quite a few details related to this case.
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Completely agree. Especially since these are expensive cases and there doesn't seem to be any 3rd party (at least for the Verizon version) that are less than $45. So, I in the same boat as you, too limited in functionality to justify the cost.
I'm pretty sure the Verizon model is the same as the others. There is a thread here where a guy measures all of the variants with a fine measuring device and they are all the same size and thickness.
To my understanding, the only difference on the Verizon is the buttons are smaller, which on a generic case, will leave a little extra gap around the buttons, but should still fit.
Right, but that's not really the point though. I'm trying to find a way to keep the case closed but it doesn't have to be specifically for the Verizon model. If we come up with a way it would surely apply to all cases.
I know I'm a bit late to the party, but since I'm sure people spent a bunch of money on the case, I'll offer what worked for me.
I noticed that the case wasn't laying flush against the left side of the phone...so I stuffed the case full of paper towel (to stretch out that area) and then ran a hair dryer over the part that wraps around the left side for about 10 minutes. It got 100% better after doing this one time. It might sound crazy, but it worked for me and I didn't have to mess with any magnets or anything else.
I hope it helps!
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Hello,
Anyone know where i can get armband for the Dell streak, its hard to find one that fits 5" screen.
Thanks
LOL.....you are kidding aren't you?
dude......you need to go buy yourself an iphone so you dont go asking stupid questions like that around here again
I actually run in the mornings as well and have ALWAYS used my phone for my mp3 player when i do so, I would also like to know if anyone as found one.
My daughter would like to have her mp3 player back since i basically jacked it from her and wont give it back. Hers even has the micro sd slot so i can even listen ot my own tunes and i am not settled with her chick music crap. but it does not have blue tooth so i can use my stereo blue tooth headset that i have used for the past 3years. (i really got used to the no wire thing)
I also bike ride too and would love a way to strap it to my arm or somthing for that as well.
try a backpack... or one of those ancient things called a "fanny pack"
I suppose you could slip in under your sweat band...
I actually tried an old sweatband but it did not hold it very well. it would not even hold it accross the room.
joeclark said:
I actually tried an old sweatband but it did not hold it very well. it would not even hold it accross the room.
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have you tried tucking it into your panties
...just a thought
The problem with waist band type holders when jogging is that area takes a lot of shocks from landing feet which I think is partly why arm bands were invented in the first place. The Streak is too big to fit comfortably on the arm though I'd have thought.
Take a look at skiing accessory suppliers - a lift pass holder might work if you can find one large enough.
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yea...i guess we will just have to wait till some company make one, till then we can't really use the streak while exercising.
Funny!
The funniest thread I've ever read!
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Funny!
The funniest thread I've ever read!
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couldnt agree more.
" oh man i love my new laptop, i just wish it came with a armband so i could surf the web while im running"
in all seriousness though. a wrist strap would be a better idea since the phone functions in landscape. now that sh*t would be scifi. hell all you need to sort that out would be a rubber skin and some black nylon straps
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Hello,
Anyone know where i can get armband for the Dell streak, its hard to find one that fits 5" screen.
Thanks
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Have you checked in to getting one of those new fangled MP3 players all the kids are raving about?
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in all seriousness though. a wrist strap would be a better idea since the phone functions in landscape. now that sh*t would be scifi. hell all you need to sort that out would be a rubber skin and some black nylon straps
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Now that I would get.
What you need is a Cell-mate, Google it. Would be perfect for your needs and you can do away with the silly wires too then
what a bunch of obnoxious arses people have become lately..
I think I'll join in as well!
I'd quite like an armband for my streak, and it doesn't look too big on me, but then I'm not a 15yr child like some of the posters here are behaving like!
I use mine while exercising, i use it everyday cycling to work. I've taken to keeping it in a rigid sunglasses holder and have a belt fitting for that, but its not ideal although mytracks and mixzing running over bluetooth. Mytracks voice announce feature is superb.
But for navigation I need a better solution as I need to see the screen.
I don't understand what the big deal is here. I would like an armband too. Sure, I could get an MP3 player, but why? The streak plays MP3's. In addition to that, wearing it on your upper arm would work just fine with the landscape format...just lift your arm up a bit (as if you were looking at your watch) and it should rotate so that you can read things normally.
I got this thing so it could satisfy as many of my needs as possible. Using it at the gym to track my workout and listen to music falls under that category.
i was begining to think i was the only one that honestly was interested in this (other than the original poster) Thanks for chiming in guys.
I also wouldn't mind getting an arm strap, as long as it was designed well and not just a pocket that then wraps around your arm cos the then it wouldn't sit on your arm properly and would eventually swivel, loosen and then fall off due to the gap (phone being wide and flat and your arm being round).
I currently use a waist pouch fanny pack p*ss bag (its yellow ) thingy along with my bluetooth headphones and it works perfectly for me at the mo but then again, I don't run on the treadmills so I wouldn't know how it would cope then (I either cycle or use the Xtrainer). Still, nothing wrong with wanting an arm strap!
I was looking through PSP accessories for goodies to maybe modify, but the PDAIR flip case should meet MY needs. Long wait for it to get here though.
Give the guy a break.
Try one of these. Not sure how well it does with the weight but I attach mine to a camel bak when mountain biking
http://www.aquapac.net/ukstore/large-waterproof-armband-case-br-212-1122-0.html
I also use a bluetooth head phones for music so it can be sealed in. if you stick with wired head phones then you can half seal it in an still be secured
http://www.jabra.com/Sites/Mobile/UK-UK/Products/pages/CatStereo.aspx
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Lol this is dorky but its actually something i wish someone had brough to my attention.
While you're sitting at your pc, or hunkered down watching a movie I found that putting my wallet on top of my nexus acts like those fancy smart cases. then i don't ever have to push a button, i just lift my wallet... SCREEN ON.... put my wallet down.... SCREEN OFF!!! obviously its the built in magnetic sensors meant for their cases, but i hate cases, and so if you have anything you carry around regularly that has a magnet, it just slightly more convenient
Hmm this seems to be interesting. I remember seeing those "surfaces" of slim magnets in a shop few days ago. If you buy those, then you just need some deco on the top if you'd like (I'm thinking of using an old T-shirt with some cool pic or writing on it), glue it on the top = custom smart case
Great find! I will try and find those
Edit: This is what I mean, but a little thinner, and of course bigger to fit the tablet. This is a magnet I have on a fridge. I can't test it however since my N7 hasn't arrived yet (expecting it in a few days).
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p2rwk66so0w5vn8/IMG_20121112_202143.jpg
Considering you're not using a case... I'm going to be blunt and say what you are doing is incredibly stupid. There is NOTHING convenient about that, instead of SIMPLY pressing the button on the side you now have another object which isn't even attached to the tablet to keep track of and move around, instead of SIMPLY pressing a button.
HOLY CRAP WHY!
Yes I know that, but what is wrong with keeping it covered? Protecting from dust, or for deco? I don't think anything is that useless, especially these DIY creative stuff, and yes I'm going to be blunt and say that your post is incredibly stupid and pointless
Why don't you take your nexus 7 and look at it... compare the amount of physical buttons to your phone 3 years ago. Heck compare the amount of physical buttons to the galaxy s3 that came out mere months ago. you're being narrow minded if you honestly can't see the value of anything that would be an effective alternative to a hardware button.
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Yes I know that, but what is wrong with keeping it covered? Protecting from dust, or for deco? I don't think anything is that useless, especially these DIY creative stuff, and yes I'm going to be blunt and say that your post is incredibly stupid and pointless
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Ha i like it. People carry change in their pockets all day, why not a little quarter sized magnet!
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Considering you're not using a case... I'm going to be blunt and say what you are doing is incredibly stupid. There is NOTHING convenient about that, instead of SIMPLY pressing the button on the side you now have another object which isn't even attached to the tablet to keep track of and move around, instead of SIMPLY pressing a button.
HOLY CRAP WHY!
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You know, it might be in your best interest to keep your opinions to yourself, because obviously you don't know how to word them nicely.
I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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http://www.speckproducts.com/fitfolio-for-google-nexus-7.html
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I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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I am spectacularly happy with my RooCase:
http://www.amazon.com/rooCASE-Multi-Angle-Leather-Google-Automatically/dp/B008F05Q2E
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Yes I know that, but what is wrong with keeping it covered? Protecting from dust, or for deco? I don't think anything is that useless, especially these DIY creative stuff, and yes I'm going to be blunt and say that your post is incredibly stupid and pointless
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The sensor is under the glass... you can't see it. What are you protecting it from?
How is putting a magnet or a magnet in your wallet on your phone creative? How is that any better than pressing a button on the side of the phone? How?
Taking full advantage of the sensor is using an actual case or cover instead of having to take a i
magnet off and on it. Hey guys! I put a Apple sticker on the back of my N7, that is creative!
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Hey guys! I put a Apple sticker on the back of my N7, that is creative!
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Take my money!
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I can't actually believe I just read this, and I just hope you are a massive troll. I am not going to present not even a piece of mountain of arguments I can open now. I'll just move away from you before I get ban. Your post brought nothing slightly productive here.
For the end of this: if you'd like to keep your sensor protected (and I'll ignore the fact that I was actually referring to the screen) just move away from this topic and lock your device with the power button. That is not the purpose of this thread anyway. Thanks.
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I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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I have a Blurex case for my htc flyer. The nexus version is a "smart" case (has a magnet) . You can pick it up for $15. Check amazon.
You can find reviews on amazon and in xda nexus accessories forum. If you want something high end, use smart case as your search terms in the forum.
PS Blurex has at least 2 models. I prefer the slim case.
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I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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I love my Blurex folio case. Very well made and classy looking.
http://www.amazon.com/Blurex-Multi-...352771289&sr=8-2&keywords=nexus+7+blurex+case
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I can't actually believe I just read this, and I just hope you are a massive troll. I am not going to present not even a piece of mountain of arguments I can open now. I'll just move away from you before I get ban. Your post brought nothing slightly productive here.
For the end of this: if you'd like to keep your sensor protected (and I'll ignore the fact that I was actually referring to the screen) just move away from this topic and lock your device with the power button. That is not the purpose of this thread anyway. Thanks.
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If this, well written very useful thread makes u so mad that you are worried that you will get banned why don't you check out this website, it may calm you down. www.hasbro.com/mylittlepony
EDIT; or you could check out this website. www.apple.com people at this website are just like you, they don't like to do things in fun and creative ways. They like to do the same boring thing, over and over and over.
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DeadlyDazza said:
I'm surprised that there isn't a (decent) case (not the crap you see on ebay) on the market that makes use of the mag feature.
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Despite the low price, I love my Poetic case. It has a good quality leather shell, uses the magnets, and has a hand strap and stylus holder. Best $6 case ever.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008IEGSGU/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1352782305&sr=8-4&pi=SL75
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I'm failing to see why everyone is attacking the OP. If you don't think its convenient, don't do it. If you think it's a stupid idea, don't do it. We all live in free countries, right? OP was sharing some information, and a button- sized magnet sounds like a pretty cool idea for people who don't use cases
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This was fun lol. I'd like to refer all aformentioned haters to the 4th word of my post "dorky". I knew full well this would only be helpful to a very small few people who carried a money clip with a magnet in it, or i guess those who just carry magnets out of habit. But i'd like to explain the physics behind why i though this was easier.
physical button method:
as we all know a force applied mandates an opposing force, especially to remain static. so what it comes down to is you having to pick up your nexus 7 because the button is slightly underneath the bezel, and if you have big enough hands squeezing it, thus applying equal and opposing forces to turn on your screen.
Wallet/button magnet method:
picking up your small wallet, which weights less than your tablet by many times, this reduces overall work required, is accomplished in a bit shorter time, and probably leaves a smaller CO2 footprint on our environment (i just watched a ted talk).
Thanks for all you who could just enjoy a friendly tip and not lose your heads over it. There are litterally thousands of threads just in this nexus 7 forum that are even more useless than what i poted
Also i have a strong dislike for cases on my devices, but I will admit i've never been more tempted than by some of the ones you guys shared, much thanks for the heads up!
Yep, I was silly enough to buy the official cover. Half my fault, half the guy at the store not telling me the right information. He said it should have magnets to stay shut and wake the device, obviously it doesn't. I do like the material, and how easy it is to insert and remove the Nexus 7 itself for longer periods of use. Plus it feels decent with it on, still tough and relatively thin and portable, which is a big reason why I moved to the Nexus 7.
I'd looked at things like the Poetic Portfolio, which has had a lot of problems, and similar cases on ebay, but seeing as I've already bought the official cover I thought I'd do something about it.
So here it is, a simple rubber band. Keeps the lid closed while I'm not using it, and it maintains the low profile of the device without needing one of the thicker book covers! For the price of the cover, yeah I would have loved some magnets in there too, but some stores here in Australia already have aisles full of iPad mini cases and a total of THREE Nexus 7 cases.
I'm looking at upgrading my rubber band to a larger material elastic band that doesn't require as much stretching, but we'll see. At least I'll have some flexibility, what colours go well with grey??
Photo: http://imgur.com/l5KTg.jpg
Edit: Bought some black elastic and made it more like a proper book cover, just stitched a line of it into a circle. The band, when flattened, is about 3/4 of the height of the tablet so it stretches out enough to stay on and keep the lid closed well.
http://imgur.com/htz6X.jpg
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I half feel in wasted money on the Travel Cover, the sales guy at JB HiFi told me that it was a similar deal; magnet shut. Sure sure haha.
Plus, they only sold Blue ones...
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What's their slogan? JB, you've done it again! It was JB that I went to as well and who told me the wrong info! Pretty hopeless.
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What's their slogan? JB, you've done it again! It was JB that I went to as well and who told me the wrong info! Pretty hopeless.
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I agree man. Rip off.
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weird! salesman told me the same thing, that the cover has a magnet which is able to turn the screen on and off, and i bought it!. i am not sure who is giving wrong information to all the salesmen. i haven't opened the box so thinking if i should just return it. i like it though, and the bigger problem is that i don't like any other cases available at the moment. hmm..
don't care much about the missing "active" feature of the case but the front flap just haging off kinda sounds silly. how bad it is really? i don't want to use this rubber band workaround, although it does look cool, but i know i'm gonna lose it sooner or later. maybe I need to search for more DIY solutions.
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weird! salesman told me the same thing, that the cover has a magnet which is able to turn the screen on and off, and i bought it!. i am not sure who is giving wrong information to all the salesmen. i haven't opened the box so thinking if i should just return it. i like it though, and the bigger problem is that i don't like any other cases available at the moment. hmm..
don't care much about the missing "active" feature of the case but the front flap just haging off kinda sounds silly. how bad it is really? i don't want to use this rubber band workaround, although it does look cool, but i know i'm gonna lose it sooner or later. maybe I need to search for more DIY solutions.
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It stays on pretty good, I mean it's not like it comes off all the time from like picking it up haha.
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malikons said:
weird! salesman told me the same thing, that the cover has a magnet which is able to turn the screen on and off, and i bought it!. i am not sure who is giving wrong information to all the salesmen. i haven't opened the box so thinking if i should just return it. i like it though, and the bigger problem is that i don't like any other cases available at the moment. hmm..
don't care much about the missing "active" feature of the case but the front flap just haging off kinda sounds silly. how bad it is really? i don't want to use this rubber band workaround, although it does look cool, but i know i'm gonna lose it sooner or later. maybe I need to search for more DIY solutions.
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I feel like I've looked through every solution. I've persisted with this case because it feels like it will last and it is the kind of size I want. It doesn't have a stand or anything, but I don't feel like I need one right now. If I do, there are a million options for tablet stands.
I'm about to update the OP with a new photo. I've bought some elastic and stitched it together to make a better solution than the rubber band.
I have also done something similar. I stuck a low power magnet inside with a sticker to hold it in place. As for the rubber band, I decided to put some industrial strength Velcro on the side.
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I got the LED view cover for S7 Edge and read somewhere that it should be possible to answer calls by swiping the led on the front... But I can't get it to work.
Also is it so that the LED is supposed to light up only in 2-3 seconds?
Have you switched on the nfc on your phone? This needs to be on for the case to work properly. The LED only lights for a few seconds on my case also. Hope this helps
Hi guy's I have just finished reviewing the official led case on YouTube, I bought it with my own money and I don't earn a penny from my reviews. Click on my link below and see the major flaws with this case.
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I will be reviewing a lot more case's in the next few days so subscribe to my channel as I will also be giving out some cases for you guy's to review from Ulak. Please enjoy many thanks
this thing is awesome! how much does it costs?
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this thing is awesome! how much does it costs?
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It costs between £40 & £50 depending where you buy it from. Which country are you based in?
I bought this case when I got the phone, because there was no other decent case in the store at the time being and I couldn't wait till April for my spigen cases to arrive from amazon (I know, right..... April??).
It is quite nice actually. The materials used are very good, very "premium" (as it is socially accepted to say). The inside of the lid is a soft leather-like material and I feel quite certain it won't scratch the screen (like the SView for the S6 duo did). Also you DO NOT need NFC turned on in order to use the LED part of the case. I turned off my NFC the moment I got the phone and the case works flawlessly (accepting, rejecting calls etc).
One thing I do mind though is the limited functionality. I do not get why I can accept a call when the lid is closed, but I can't end it.... doesn't make much sense. Truth be told this is my only complaint really. The price is quite steep for what it offers though - if I were to buy the case again for the price I got it (circa 50 euro), I don't think I would. Don't get me wrong - it is a really nice case, it's just not worth so much.
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I bought this case when I got the phone, because there was no other decent case in the store at the time being and I couldn't wait till April for my spigen cases to arrive from amazon (I know, right..... April??).
It is quite nice actually. The materials used are very good, very "premium" (as it is socially accepted to say). The inside of the lid is a soft leather-like material and I feel quite certain it won't scratch the screen (like the SView for the S6 duo did). Also you DO NOT need NFC turned on in order to use the LED part of the case. I turned off my NFC the moment I got the phone and the case works flawlessly (accepting, rejecting calls etc).
One thing I do mind though is the limited functionality. I do not get why I can accept a call when the lid is closed, but I can't end it.... doesn't make much sense. Truth be told this is my only complaint really. The price is quite steep for what it offers though - if I were to buy the case again for the price I got it (circa 50 euro), I don't think I would. Don't get me wrong - it is a really nice case, it's just not worth so much.
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I agree with you, interesting about the nfc, the instructions state that it needs to be switched on for the case to work fully. Are you getting text and email notifications with the nfc switched off? And the galaxy music player app showing the eq? Sammie should have created an app for the case to increase the notifications and timings etc.
Yes, I do get text notifications. Don't know about email and music because I use Play Music and Gmail, and the case does not work with third party apps (which is another bummer).
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Have you switched on the nfc on your phone? This needs to be on for the case to work properly. The LED only lights for a few seconds on my case also. Hope this helps
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Thanks! Turning on the NFC did the trick!
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Yes, I do get text notifications. Don't know about email and music because I use Play Music and Gmail, and the case does not work with third party apps (which is another bummer).
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How do you get text notifications? I have NFC enabled but only get for calls and alarms. I use hangouts for texts though.. could that be it?
edit: nevermind, just read the whole comment.. sucks that 3rd party apps don't work :/ I use hangouts, whatsapp and gmail, and it would've been awesome to have those show up, now that we're covering the LED notification on the phone with this cover.
No missed notifications. Only when you receive them. Theres no way to see ANY missed events. It doesn't even recognize original email-app
Full of **** this is!
Has anyone managed to get more functionality from the led flip case?
How does the case get power for the LED?
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Airax said:
How does the case get power for the LED?
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From what i read it gets power via nfc and doesnt require much, something to do with radiation energy given off by nfc. It might be rubbish but thats all i have heard
Anyone else annoyed by the NFC sound? How do I turn it off???
I think it is the S_Beam_error.ogg that plays (located in /system/media/audio/ui) ... Doesn't work turning off Android Beam. The sound is still there when the led cover gets behind the phone.
u dont need nfc on for it to work, not on my led case anyway
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u dont need nfc on for it to work, not on my led case anyway
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That's right. My case works without Nfc turned in settings, too. Strange thing is that at the beginning the case was not always working properly- delayed notifications, once I couldn't answer the call with a swipe, errors with displaying, etc. But after some time, about a week or more, it got better and now I rarely face any issues.
After reading this thread i went and bought it. Here are my thoughts.
The case is expensive but worth it if u can get it cheaper. I only paid full price cause i financed it from tmobile to pay $3 a month. For the $69.99 that it actually cost. I actually hate flip cover case but this one i really like.
Not sure if it is real leather but it feels really premium, it does look really premium. Has a flip cover is very easy to open and close.
It needs NFC only to pair at the begining, then u can disable it and still works 100% i get all my notification, the time etc, this is with NFC off (after pair)
I do like when u are in a call the led shows the duration of the call instead of the time, i also get my notification of sms and when im charging i get a cool animation of charging battery icon then a % battery number.
Wireless charging works just has well with this case. I really like how it feels and in half of day of use i have gotten use to this flip cover.
If u can find it under $50 i really recommend this case, very soft premium feel, i had before the samsung slim platic cover, it is nice looking but the back plastic also become very fingerprint and slipery. Not enough grip, also its more like scratch cover than anything else. This case seem to take a fall and protect. Plus is protecting the screen for fall and scratches.
this case is only ok, if it was around £15-20 it would be more appropiate. it just lets its self down with the notifications only staying on for a few seconds, if it stayed on all the time it would be a great case
3rd party notification
anyone working on LED cover notifications ?
the cover is excellent. however, i hope someone can develop application to include 3rd party notification such as whatsapp and facebook. it will be awesome !!
thanks
I do a lot of walking in Central London, barging through countless tourists and so on. I use wireless headphones so keeping my phone in a pocket affects the line of sight and breaks up the Blutooth signal, so I keep the phone in my hand (also i like to manage my music and check train times, etc). I currently use a Nexus 6P and it is so big, I have put a Spigen Style Ring on the back to allow me to use the phone without fear of it being knocked out of my hand, or even grabbed by some thieving crapbag (even though the joke would be on them, as I have the dreaded battery/shutdown issue).
Anyone else planning on using one, or similar device? Any better option out there? I will also have a skin and have bought a Ringke Slim in case the skin doesn't work out.
Shhmmooove said:
I do a lot of walking in Central London, barging through countless tourists and so on. I use wireless headphones so keeping my phone in a pocket affects the line of sight and breaks up the Blutooth signal, so I keep the phone in my hand (also i like to manage my music and check train times, etc). I currently use a Nexus 6P and it is so big, I have put a Spigen Style Ring on the back to allow me to use the phone without fear of it being knocked out of my hand, or even grabbed by some thieving crapbag (even though the joke would be on them, as I have the dreaded battery/shutdown issue).
Anyone else planning on using one, or similar device? Any better option out there? I will also have a skin and have bought a Ringke Slim in case the skin doesn't work out.
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I have used Bluetooth headphones on a couple of phones including my note 8. I always keep my phone in my pocket and have never had a problem with Bluetooth breaking up. When I was a machinist I would keep my phone in my toolbox and walk around the shop and it never broke up. Try different headphones.
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The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
Shhmmooove said:
The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
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Bluetooth doesn't rely on LOS. It does however rely on 2.4ghz spectrum which is overly crowded. And anything that interferes with that spectrum will interfere with bluetooth.
I have one on my S7 Edge.
I'm thinking about getting it on my Note 8, but there are both strong pros and cons to it.
Pros:
- Once it becomes used too much it's much easier to rotate, you can use the phone as a fidget spinner!
- When I was in Thailand, it probably saved my phone a few times as I was able to take photos on a really unsteady speedboat without fear of dropping my phone.
- The phone is much easier to hold when taking selfies. Just push your middle finger (XD) through the ring and use your thumb to take photos. Piece of cake.
Cons:
- I couldn't get wireless charging to work anymore as the ring was in the way, not a huge deal to me but it's somewhat of a deal as I do have a powerbank with wireless charging.
I am probably not getting the ring and get a nice dbrand skin instead.
But for those who care about holding their phone safely, the ring is a fantastic option. Just remember, it messes up wireless charging and is probably not removable. I never tried to remove the ring but it IS really strongly glued which is how it's supposed to be, you don't want your phone decoupling while you're fidget spinning it around
Shhmmooove said:
The headphones aren't the problem, bluetooth naturally suffers in the outdoors, where line of sight is reduced. My phone usually lives in my back pocket, hence the worsened connection problems. Anyway, this thread was for any suggestion re. the use of a Style Ring of any kind....
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I used to have a FlyGrip on my Note 4's Caseology bumper. They are made for iPhones, but will work for other phones. Ruins wireless charging but they are perfect for one-handed use of large phones.
I just bought this detachable lanyard and hope it works well, it should not effect the wireless charger since it is pretty thin and goes on at the bottom
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WNXRW3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also put this on my phones, and depending on the placement or how big the phone is depends on it stopping wireless charging, I have a previous phones one, on my note 8 at the bottom and it does not stop wireless charging when it is naked, not sure how it will work with a case on and or with the strap i bought on also.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXSM9GX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We will see!
sageki said:
I just bought this detachable lanyard and hope it works well, it should not effect the wireless charger since it is pretty thin and goes on at the bottom
hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B072WNXRW3/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I also put this on my phones, and depending on the placement or how big the phone is depends on it stopping wireless charging, I have a previous phones one, on my note 8 at the bottom and it does not stop wireless charging when it is naked, not sure how it will work with a case on and or with the strap i bought on also.
hxxps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06ZXSM9GX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
We will see!
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Your links don't work, they both say 'hxxps://'
RaymondPJR said:
Your links don't work, they both say 'hxxps://'
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That has to be a joke, right?
If not:
replace hxxps with https
Nebell said:
That has to be a joke, right?
If not:
replace hxxps with https
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I did, and those links still didn't open. Copied it with my SPen and made the change. When they still didn't open, I posted. I'm not up on my XDA rules, but is there a prohibition against posting links to products?
EDIT: My apologies, this time it worked!?
Repaired the links so they work for me now...