S-View cover help needed - Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi first post here. Just got a Note 5 N920s and all is sweet apart from the Style cover case not activating. I am not sure if it is because it is a third party case and not genuine Samsungs own or if I am missing something. There is no Accessories item in the settings menu that I can find. Any ideas ? Thanks.
P.S. It works with the SView Plus app from the Play store

Gadgetpriest said:
Hi first post here. Just got a Note 5 N920s and all is sweet apart from the Style cover case not activating. I am not sure if it is because it is a third party case and not genuine Samsungs own or if I am missing something. There is no Accessories item in the settings menu that I can find. Any ideas ? Thanks.
P.S. It works with the SView Plus app from the Play store
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I think S-View works only with OEM folio cases

Vivek_Vivek said:
I think S-View works only with OEM folio cases
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Any idea what triggers it|? I have tried various magnets with no luck. The Note 4 had physical pin connections as you probably know but he back is not removable on the Note 5 so there must be some other way.

Gadgetpriest said:
Any idea what triggers it|? I have tried various magnets with no luck. The Note 4 had physical pin connections as you probably know but he back is not removable on the Note 5 so there must be some other way.
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I believe it is via NFC
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OEM Battery Door

Where can I buy it
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http://cnn.cn/shop/samsung-n7100-galaxy-note-marble-white-battery-cover-p-16466.html
Thanks. Ordered 7
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ihavenewnike said:
Thanks. Ordered 7
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7? Why so many? The Black carbon-fibre one looks sweet though
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I hope you noticed that that does not have the NFC antenna built in which is okay as long as you don't plan on using your NFC.
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There are also tons of options on ebay for battery covers with and without NFC antennae.
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ihavenewnike said:
Thanks. Ordered 7
Sent from my rooted Verizon Galaxy Note 2. FU Verizon and all tour BS you throw around.
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Have you received them yet? What is the quality like? I'm having a hard time believing the description of being an OEM product at only $7.99
I jacked up my case (long story) and looking for a replacement OEM Samsung cover.. didn't realize they'd be so hard to find
well, NFC is important to me.
anyone have any good/cheap links to OEM international/korean/sprint back covers in gray?
or any third party back covers with NFC?
mtmerrick said:
well, NFC is important to me.
anyone have any good/cheap links to OEM international/korean/sprint back covers in gray?
or any third party back covers with NFC?
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Darn it. I'm selling an OEM International/Sprint one, but in white. I have a Titanium Grey and was rocking the white back for like two days before I decided a like the stock grey better.
mtmerrick said:
well, NFC is important to me.
anyone have any good/cheap links to OEM international/korean/sprint back covers in gray?
or any third party back covers with NFC?
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looks like it has NFC
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OEM-Replacem...394?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item337db9a49a
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/OEM-Samsung-...485?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4abe3f60c5
I bought this one
http://www.ebay.ph/itm/310506040508...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
it has nfc and it seems to be genuine oem
Wanted to update this post with the battery covers I recently bought. Both appear to be OEM, with perfect fit and NFC I left reviews on there as well.
White: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ATH4HSK/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
Titanium: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00APUFH4O/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00

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?
Invalid_GR said:
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
coercri said:
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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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.
amadeus303 said:
Thought I'd add to the discussion...
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
edit: see post #15
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
GMAN1722 said:
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
edit: see post #15
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?
amadeus303 said:
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?

Quick look at the official Asus TF701 case

I am visiting Taipei at the moment and was able to purchase the official TF701 case direct from Asus. This case does add a little thickness to the tablet. Unlike the older covers, it is not using the bottom slots. Instead a semi transparent hard plastic back cover snaps in place protecting the entire tablet. All openings align perfectly, power and volume buttons feel responsive. As seem in the picture, you have to open the front cover to charge the tablet, there are no openings on the bottom of the case when closed. Aside from the little added weight and thickness, I am liking the case. One thing to point out is that the case does enable the auto screen on/off function. Screen on somehow takes a while and is not instantaneous, most of you are already experiencing this even without the case.
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davelu said:
I am visiting Taipei at the moment and was able to purchase the official TF701 case direct from Asus. This case does add a little thickness to the tablet. Unlike the older covers, it is not using the bottom slots. Instead a semi transparent hard plastic back cover snaps in place protecting the entire tablet. All openings align perfectly, power and volume buttons feel responsive. As seem in the picture, you have to open the front cover to charge the tablet, there are no openings on the bottom of the case when closed. Aside from the little added weight and thickness, I am liking the case. One thing to point out is that the case does enable the auto screen on/off function. Screen on somehow takes a while and is not instantaneous, most of you are already experiencing this even without the case.
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Not sure what I am doing wrong, I have tried attaching those pictures all kinds of ways and it is not showing up.
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Totally agree. Liking my case. BTW it is available in Europe now on amazon. The official name is TransCover.
Here are my pics as yours aren't working.
Thanks sbdags, big fan of your kernel when I had the TF700. Could not live without your help for the past year!
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sbdags said:
Totally agree. Liking my case. BTW it is available in Europe now on amazon. The official name is TransCover.
Here are my pics as yours aren't working.
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Could you post any link to store with this product? I've tried to find it on amazon, but no results.
HaPe000 said:
Could you post any link to store with this product? I've tried to find it on amazon, but no results.
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It's not listed any more....
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It's not listed any more....
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Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?
HaPe000 said:
Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?
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I have just bought mine a few days ago from Amazon.de / its price was 39+2 euros for delivery to France. Now there is another seller but its more expensive. 59 euros ...
http://www.amazon.de/Original-Trans...qid=1386453494&sr=8-1&keywords=transcover+701
HaPe000 said:
Maybe name of a store or a seller? I woud like to try contact with them.
Has it any part number(on case or package)? How much did you pay for that?
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Sold by ATELCO Computer AG on Amazon.co.uk and Amazon.de
Is it original Asus product? Has it be removed to use dock?
HaPe000 said:
Is it original Asus product? Has it be removed to use dock?
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Yes it is an Asus product - it's listed on their site as well. You have to remove it to use the dock.
what's the easiest way to remove the tab from the case?
I have this case and the dock too.
I find it very difficult to remove the tab fro the case... is there a trick for this?
mashed_ash said:
I have this case and the dock too.
I find it very difficult to remove the tab fro the case... is there a trick for this?
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No it's a *****! Found doing 2 sides (shorts sides) helps but it doesn't want to come off very easily at all.

Cover S-view not original

Like as subject, I've bought a chipper not original cover for note 5. Which I worried that cover doesn't works in S-view.
Anybody has a piece of advice to get to works that one ?
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Emblema said:
Like as subject, I've bought a chipper not original cover for note 5. Which I worried that cover doesn't works in S-view.
Anybody has a piece of advice to get to works that one ?
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original s view cover has chip built in and at least two very small magnet... all under the cloth of original Samsung cover... so it'll be hard to duplicate
try play store for various apps that might come close to what you want.... I did use one once but can't remember the name of the app
Thank you, I'd think something as that
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Question about SPen authenticity

I recently bought a used Note 8 off of eBay and when I looked at the included Spen, I noticed it had what appeared to be felt on the very end of the plastic tip (see attached image). I also have a Note 4 and the tip is entirely made out of plastic so my question is if the Spen on the note 8 supposed to have this little area with felt on it or is this a knockoff?
Yeah dint worry thats normal
I have never seen a Spen tip worn like this.
If the Spen works on Note 4, it is a genuine Spen and also Note 4 Spen should work on Note 8.
Just replace the tip, could be done with replacement tip of your Note 4.
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I recently bought a used Note 8 off of eBay
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mtcellph said:
this a knockoff
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The thread just ended right there. That photo you uploaded looks sketchy, to say the least. The tip is not even up for debate.
Thanks for the replies, I returned the phone and got a refund.
One does not simply return a phone due to a fake s pen.
Buying a genuine s pen is cheap, once the phone is in good condition.
If you can pull out the tip of the pen. Then chances are you probably have a genuine S-Pen.
Off a slight tangent just broke mine last night and immediately ordered one off eBay..let's see how that goes lol
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and immediately ordered one off eBay
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This looks like the beginning of another bad story.
Please post a link to the actual item you purchased. A genuine "replacement" OEM spen ONLY comes in Black or a Grayish-Purple.
You can't buy any NEW spen in any other color directly from Samsung.

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