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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?

bewA said:
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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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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Yoobao Leather Case

I really like the Yoobao leather case on my Nexus 7. It was a really tight fit and maintained the low slim profile. The leather was real, good quality, and fitted like a glove. I would love to have one for my Nexus 10. So I emailed Kevikev, the source of all things Yoobao, today, who got back immediately to say Yoobao are making a case for the 10, although he did not have a release date as yet. Good news.
here are some links to N7 and iPad/ other Android tabs pics for reference:
http://www.yoobao.com/en/product.asp?b_id=126&m_id=194&a_id=614
http://yoobao.co.uk/shop/executive-ipad-3-case-black/
http://yoobao.co.uk/shop/yoobao-samsung-galaxy-note-10-1-inch-n8000/
I'm not attached to this company, I just really like the products.

http://www.yoobao.com/en/product.asp?b_id=126&m_id=204&a_id=686
NEXUS 10 FOLIO CASE appeared!!! This shold be absolutely perfect case for me.
Anyone knows where to order it?
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Does anyone know if this website is reliable enough ?))
http://www.salewill.com/yoobao-slim...r-for-google-nexus-10_p5380.html#.URfTJ6VLO68

ky3bmu4 said:
http://www.yoobao.com/en/product.asp?b_id=126&m_id=204&a_id=686
NEXUS 10 FOLIO CASE appeared!!! This shold be absolutely perfect case for me.
Anyone knows where to order it?
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Does anyone know if this website is reliable enough ?))
http://www.salewill.com/yoobao-slim...r-for-google-nexus-10_p5380.html#.URfTJ6VLO68
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This is the same as the Moko Ultra Slim case that's on Amazon. They don't seem to have it in white, though.
EDIT: Excuse my morning grogginess, this isn't the same as the Moko. It does look similar to the Poetic Slimline, though. But where is the document sleeve the description mentions?

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This is the same as the Moko Ultra Slim case that's on Amazon. They don't seem to have it in white, though.
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Is it the same?
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The same "model", but knowing Yoobao, this should be a very good quality materials case - genuine leather maybe, and more expensive of course. That is why i already have 2 case (poetic and moko-like) but I want this one.

Looks nice... Even seems to include a document pocket...
Anyone brave enough to order from that sight? I wish they had the black one...
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DefinityX,
I wouldn't do that. After getting rates for delivery to Russia (3 variants - one free and two dhl/ems fro approximately 25 usd, but i couldn't chose any of it) I decided to see what will happen in case of checking out. After choosing paypal i was asked for payment, but since i was not able to chose the delivery, i believe it is toy fake.

Not surprised... Glad I asked...
Shame though. Maybe a more reputable seller will stock them *cough*Amazon*cough*...
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I think we will have to wait till the end of chinese new year

OK. It has finnally appeared on ebay and I bought one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261178402054&ssPageName=ADME:L:eek:U:US:3160
Will post some pics and may be kind of review when it will arrive to me. (I would not hope that will happend earlier than ~40 days though >.<)

So what do you think of the case you bought on eBay? This looks to be exactly what I'm looking for, at least until Melkco makes a Slimme for my N10...

Also, does the Yoobao have magnetic closure?

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. :/

V1ViD said:
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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GiantJay said:
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.

V1ViD said:
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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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41529553
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40932749
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troyboytn said:
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:

A rugged note 5 case with S Pen cover?

Heres the story... My dad has a note 5 and works construction and that led to his original s pen to get dirt inside the spring so he cant get it out (unless he drops it on the carpet a couple times). He bought a new one from samsung and is looking for a rugged case that has a cover for the s pen. Ive tried looking and only found one that covered the ports not the s pen. Im hoping you guys will know of some. Thanks for your help!

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Heres the story... My dad has a note 5 and works construction and that led to his original s pen to get dirt inside the spring so he cant get it out (unless he drops it on the carpet a couple times). He bought a new one from samsung and is looking for a rugged case that has a cover for the s pen. Ive tried looking and only found one that covered the ports not the s pen. Im hoping you guys will know of some. Thanks for your help!
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I doubt there's a case that has a cover for the S Pen... it would make it too difficult to remove for most people.
Good luck, though

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013D...+5+supcase&dpPl=1&dpID=51NocXJvWaL&ref=plSrch
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I just got this one and like it a lot.

jhnnyblze2000 said:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013D...+5+supcase&dpPl=1&dpID=51NocXJvWaL&ref=plSrch
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I just got this one and like it a lot.
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Nice find! Thanks a lot

And if u order this case as well the holster works with the other case I posted.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B013D...+5+supcase&dpPl=1&dpID=51pYz2Y5DdL&ref=plSrch

Elephone M2 Replacement Parts

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Thank you for sharing. Do you have the battery cover?

Nice find, just want to buy a M2 case, the Official Protector Cover Leather Flip Case With Back Case looks quite good, and acceptable price.:fingers-crossed:

thanks for sharing, always good to know!
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JerryPaul said:
Nice find, just want to buy a M2 case, the Official Protector Cover Leather Flip Case With Back Case looks quite good, and acceptable price.:fingers-crossed:
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yes it is, i have one of them but i have same issues with the finger print reader since i start using it. Some times it's just dont work, i need to reboot the phone.

Thank you!
I need the flex cable with the power and volume buttons. Is it possible to get it?

rdcosta said:
thanks for sharing, always good to know!
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yes it is, i have one of them but i have same issues with the finger print reader since i start using it. Some times it's just dont work, i need to reboot the phone.
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yeah, it looks good, until now, my M2 still has no problem.

McIber said:
Thank you!
I need the flex cable with the power and volume buttons. Is it possible to get it?
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You're welcome! I'm still not see the flex cable with the power and volume buttons for sales; the replacement of Elephone M2 still rare. if i had found, i would add on this thread.

Thx for share, had bought a battery back case and Rear Back Camera Cover for my M2, hope it could arrive soon.

I've just bought one of these ..... for £2.49 including postage ...... I don't think it's an "official" product though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272184288861

floydart said:
I've just bought one of these ..... for £2.49 including postage ...... I don't think it's an "official" product though
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272184288861
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Yeah, it seems not official product, maybe just the common tempered glass.

JerryPaul said:
Yeah, it seems not official product, maybe just the common tempered glass.
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It's a flip case (can't find any non-flip cases ) and arrived today .... pictures attached. Not bad for £2.49 inc postage ....

floydart said:
It's a flip case (can't find any non-flip cases ) and arrived today .... pictures attached. Not bad for £2.49 inc postage ....
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Yeah, for £2.49, this filp case is affordable, but i like this official M2 case, and it's just 4.99 usd.

Asennal said:
Yeah, for £2.49, this filp case is affordable, but i like this official M2 case, and it's just 4.99 usd.
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I also bought this one from China for $4.19 with free postage .... an official, black leather case
http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/7512006270.html?orderId=74134008833368