Decided to make a small video review on the best case for nexus one . My commuter case broke. So I called and emailed otterbox. I asked them instead a replacement being sent if I could just pay the difference. They said no problem. So I searched and searched for a video and found nothing having to do with this case. So here it is .
hxxp://www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=64cdz3WbhV0&feature=youtube_gdata_player
i actually looked for a video as well, but since there were none (yet obviously) i went ahead and bought mine as well. should be here in a few days. thanks for the video though, im sure it will help others out there.
You wont be disappointed its a little bigger than I would like but very well made
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The only thing I don't like and it's not the cover fault is that if the phone ever freezes you need to take the cover apart in order to remove the battery; because there is no physical reset button on the phone.
Again it's not a cover flaw more like a phone flaw.
(On the iPhone you can press home and power button and it resets)
cmarti said:
The only thing I don't like and it's not the cover fault is that if the phone ever freezes you need to take the cover apart in order to remove the battery; because there is no physical reset button on the phone.
Again it's not a cover flaw more like a phone flaw.
(On the iPhone you can press home and power button and it resets)
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Try pressing power, volume down, and trackball.
Christopher3712 said:
Try pressing power, volume down, and trackball.
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It goes to fastboot if I do that, is that what is supposed to happen?
cmarti said:
It goes to fastboot if I do that, is that what is supposed to happen?
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It'll reboot the phone. If it goes into Fastboot mode, just scroll out of it. That saves you the trouble of removing your case.
Christopher3712 said:
It'll reboot the phone. If it goes into Fastboot mode, just scroll out of it. That saves you the trouble of removing your case.
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Awesome! Thanks
anyone else have the problem with the silicone skin coming off the plastic lip when placing it in the holster? i find that im frequently re-seating the silicone skin on those plastic ledges.
great f%^% case though!! best ive ever had for any phone ever.
does the N1 still fit on HTC car dock with this case?
That is the major gripe with any nexus one case..... There is NO oem product that will seat with a case. Better luck with zagg invisishield
i am personally planning on turning the holster into a car holder using the garmin suction cup arm method posted here somewhere. i dont need the holster, but it holds the phone with the case. with card dock enabled by bluetooth there really is no need for the htc dock.
LOL ^
Have you seen the defender? It's HUGE
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LOL ^
Have you seen the defender? It's HUGE
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it is huge and thats why it comes with a holster thats made for it. i will use that holster to make a car dock that will fit the case. thats the point.
If I didn't have the OEM desktop dock and car dock I'd probably get that. I have the Seidio innocase which is pretty easy to take off and put back on. I'd be hating life if I had to take that defender off when I got in the car. The clip is cool if you use the phone while working out or running. HTC is selling cases and a holder for the N1 now too.
My Defender bought in August 16 is falling apart where it snaps to the holster, No falls or abuse.
See the following pic:
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I already contacted Otterbox let's see what they have to say...
EErez said:
i am personally planning on turning the holster into a car holder using the garmin suction cup arm method posted here somewhere. i dont need the holster, but it holds the phone with the case. with card dock enabled by bluetooth there really is no need for the htc dock.
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I use the Garmin holder but didn't need to incorporate the OB holster.
This was originally done to fit my Samsung Captivate with a Body Glove case.
Slight modifications made it work for the N1 with the Otterbox Defender.
I got this Garmin holder of Ebay for like $4 shipped (got 2 for $8 since it was cheap).
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170551993587
Since the Garmin is much bigger than most phones all you have to do is use a heat gun or any heat source to heat up the two end and mold it to the phone's shape.
1st Garmin holder
2nd back side
3rd mount on dash
4th mount on windshield (use for dash cam)
For my second holder I took the clip part of it and and used it with the Pro Clip that I had for my old N95.
There is already a discussion thread about the defender for the nexus and I believe someone posted a video in there somewhere....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=714172
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Does anybody have good photos of one of the crystal skin cases on their N1? I'm on the verge of ordering one, but I want to get a better look at how much bulk it adds. Most of the pics on the sites I've found are low res or at a bad angle.
Thanks.
IS this what you're talking about?
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...d=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12517446
If so, I'm wondering if anyone has tried these..?
i have one... its really nice. Very snug fit and has all the cut outs for 2nd mic, speaker, flash, ect...
well made and highly recommended. especially at such a cheap price.
attached a couple of pics with the case on my nexus... hope this helps.
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Its similar to the cases for the mytouch/ magic but not as sturdy, probably because the phone is thinner and is really really snug. Unlike the silicone cases you cant pull this off just taking it out of your pocket.
The case thickness is slightly higher than the camera on the back which protects it somewhat from scratching the plastic lens cover.
On the front the ridge is high enough to prevent accidental screen touching tap the edges of the screen.
The buttons are still easily operable and does not interfere with the charger, mics, or speaker at all. It does cover two of the three gold connectors so it might be a problem when the docks come out.
I just ordered the very same case on ebay, along with the clearfreak screen protector.
Case seems to fit snug. Nice!!
Looks a lot better than I imagined.
dills84 said:
i have one... its really nice. Very snug fit and has all the cut outs for 2nd mic, speaker, flash, ect...
well made and highly recommended. especially at such a cheap price.
attached a couple of pics with the case on my nexus... hope this helps.
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Can you try your slip in case that the google nexus came with and let me know if it slips it quite well?
Thanks everybody that replied and posted pics. That's exactly what I was looking for. Looks awesome, ordering one now.
dallastx said:
Can you try your slip in case that the google nexus came with and let me know if it slips it quite well?
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It doesn't fit, if your force it in, it might go in but you would have a tough time pulling it out.
bug666 said:
It doesn't fit, if your force it in, it might go in but you would have a tough time pulling it out.
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Sounds like my prom night.
Anyone try this case with the old G1 cover since the N1 cover did not fit?
It will do until Otterbox or Seido come out with something.. Picked up Phantomz screen protector..
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Sounds like my prom night.
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Hahahah priceless.
To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?
spr33 said:
To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?
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agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one
parrot5 said:
agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one
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I bought one because I'd rather not have my phone all scratched up. I will be attempting to remove the pattern when it arrives, probably with some nail polish remover first and then onto some acid.
http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...Silicone-Skin-Case-Cover/4582731/product.html
anyone try/have this silicone case and care to comment?
This is what my wife is wanting... just want to make sure its snug, looks of quality, and has all the necessary holes cut out.
parrot5 said:
agreed. The checker pattern is the only reason I haven't bought this case yet. Waiting for a plain or better one
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Agreed +1.
Yeah. I love the material, clarity, and fit (I have the green one) but I don't care for the pattern. However, I realized that I don't actually see the pattern all that often so it doesn't bother me. I'm thinking of getting another; I got mine from Amazon (it was on there at least the day before the phone was announced) and I might get the blue one next.
I found a smoke-colored one on Ebay. I guess I'll pick up the smoke one, as the back of the phone is dark-gray, the checker pattern doesn't stick out as much as the white (or green or blue or red or purple) one.
spr33 said:
To those who have one:
How easy/difficult would it be to remove the ugly (in my opinion) pattern from the skin?
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I just got mine today. I love how snug the skin fits on the N1 and also the pattern isn't so ugly in person. IMO this is currently the best body protection for the phone and it's worth every penny spent on it.
does anyone have any pics of an extended life battery with the phone in a snap holster. the ones where the phone faces inwards to see how secure it is. thanks
I've been meaning to get around to this, here you go:
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It's secure enough where it won't fall out, but I'd get some foam and put it on the top arm so it can't rattle. That thick rubbery stuff with one glue side should work.
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I've been meaning to get around to this, here you go:
It's secure enough where it won't fall out, but I'd get some foam and put it on the top arm so it can't rattle. That thick rubbery stuff with one glue side should work.
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which holster is that, i just ordered these today
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140484945816&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130471562494&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:VRI
im hoping that snap holster will hold this as well, is yours the seidio one or just a sprint/generic one? Thanks again
I have that same battery and the sedio innocase with belt holster. If u leave the front half on the phone it fits snugly. Obviously the back won't fit anymore. But it is working out great. I am tryingto figure out a way to modify the back. Will let u know if I figure something out.
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Ok. Finally modified my innocase. I cut it inhalf right below the flash hole on it then super glued it to the extended battery door. Now it fits even better in the holster. There is no movement at all.
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MedicStuder said:
Ok. Finally modified my innocase. I cut it inhalf right below the flash hole on it then super glued it to the extended battery door. Now it fits even better in the holster. There is no movement at all.
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Pics please!!! If you don't have another camera, just hold your Epic up in a the mirror or something lol.
Will the phone fit if you put it front facing out? I was thinking we could mod this into a good car mount....
My mod innocase
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Thanks for the pics, what did you use to cut the case?
Can you put the phone in the other direction and use it as a car mount? I could then use this that I have in my car.
http://www.amazon.com/C07-Krusell-Ca.../dp/B000EWZBUI
well obviously im still waiting on the battery. Coming from hong kong. But my clip holster came in today and my god i am shocked at how sturdy this thing it. And from looking at it i think the extended battery will fit just fine in there. with no kind of movement in said clip
mbkowns said:
Can you put the phone in the other direction and use it as a car mount? I could then use this that I have in my car.
http://www.amazon.com/C07-Krusell-Ca.../dp/B000EWZBUI
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Could one of you brave souls take a picture of the phone in this holster but having it face forward instead of toward the case. I want to use it as a car mount with the krusell link above that I already have from other phones.
mine wont go in front facing, the way its designed it just wont at all
mbkowns said:
Could one of you brave souls take a picture of the phone in this holster but having it face forward instead of toward the case. I want to use it as a car mount with the krusell link above that I already have from other phones.
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I have the Seidio holster + innocase combo and it will fit with the front facing out, but it's a tight fit. There is some resistance on the top clip when taking the phone out, but that's to be expected. I don't have my extended battery yet so I I'm not sure if it'll fit with the battery while facing screen out. Let me know if you still want pics of the innocase+ holster facing out.
Honestly though, why not just buy a cheap car mount? You can get a car mount for $10 or less online nowadays, wouldn't it be easier to just buy a separate mount?
mbkowns said:
Can you put the phone in the other direction and use it as a car mount? I could then use this that I have in my car.
http://www.amazon.com/C07-Krusell-Ca.../dp/B000EWZBUI
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I attempted to do it and no you can't. Due to the angle of the extended battery it won't slide in. I was hoping it would because I have a new holster on the way because my clip broke so i was going to then modify by broken clip and turn it into a car mount. I will keep you posted and post back in this forum if I get it figured out.
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Thanks for the pics, what did you use to cut the case?
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I used a small drill bit (can't remember the size) and drilled a few pilot holes. Then i used a lighter to warm up the case and warm up a pointed razor blade and very carefully slide the knife from hole to hole. Then i used sand paper (heavy grit) to grind down the ruff edges. I then used the lighter to burn off all the plastic shards sticking off the case.
Did you get it figured out?
No not yet. Been working a ton of hours at full time and part time job then spending rest of time with wife and 1 year old daughter
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Hello,
I am looking for a vertical leather case w/ belt clip for my sensation. Anyone has experience with any? I have seen the PDair one on ebay but it doesn't have a closing cover.
THis one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLK-Leather-Ver...653020?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415af1895c
is pretty once but it's a bit big for the sensation.
c19932 said:
Hello,
I am looking for a vertical leather case w/ belt clip for my sensation. Anyone has experience with any? I have seen the PDair one on ebay but it doesn't have a closing cover.
THis one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/BLK-Leather-Ver...653020?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item415af1895c
is pretty once but it's a bit big for the sensation.
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I have the black with red stitching. It fits the phone length wise and without a case, it does have some space in the case, but it is protected. If you put on any other case like a body glove case or barely there case or the pictured Mobi case, it fits really well...
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thanks, mind telling me what widget that is on your lockscreen that has scattered icons?
c19932 said:
thanks, mind telling me what widget that is on your lockscreen that has scattered icons?
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The lockscreen is just the plane lockscreen with just the lwp showing the lwp is called gravity home and can be found both here and the market.
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I now know why Darth Vader has that breathing problem... all the smoking!
I'm on the hunt for a vertical flip holster that is slim and holds the naked Sensation snugly. So far my efforts have not been fruitful. Most are too generic and made for any thick device. I'll post whenever I find one.
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Keep in mind the location of the power button on top. I'm currently using an old thin Blackberry holster that likes to hold down the power button and keep the screen on. It goes off though unless screen timeout is off.
digiholic said:
I now know why Darth Vader has that breathing problem... all the smoking!
I'm on the hunt for a vertical flip holster that is slim and holds the naked Sensation snugly. So far my efforts have not been fruitful. Most are too generic and made for any thick device. I'll post whenever I find one.
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Keep in mind the location of the power button on top. I'm currently using an old thin Blackberry holster that likes to hold down the power button and keep the screen on. It goes off though unless screen timeout is off.
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if you are looking for a tight one then buy the pdair.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000372_11001245&products_id=32817
PDair cases always fit tight. I bought a horizontal leather case from them once and I have to stretch it since I like my phone fitting loosely inside the case
c19932 said:
if you are looking for a tight one then buy the pdair.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=11000365_11000372_11001245&products_id=32817
PDair cases always fit tight. I bought a horizontal leather case from them once and I have to stretch it since I like my phone fitting loosely inside the case
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I see a few variants of that case online. I'm going to pull the trigger on one. At first I didn't like the idea of no "flip" part. Years of Blackberry/Android holsters have gotten me used to "flipping" up that flap. I tried with my current beat up holster and tucked the flap back and into my pants so the top is open. Yes it looks silly but I found I like it open on top. As long as I don't walk on my hands I should be ok.
I'm using the vertical leather sleeve with belt clip for the Samsung Galaxy 4G. Got it at the Tmo store with my Sensation and I think it's really nice. The actual clip is the most secure I've ever used.
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anyways, does anyone think a vertical case for such a big phone would look weird? Honestly I've only seen people with a blackberry vertical leather case, which are definitely way smaller
I'm using this one from Tumi but it has no belt clip.
http://www.buzzillions.com/image.dox?R=10884777&i=54882650&t=pai
I've always had vertical case for my devices, but this phone is too big when I tried it!
I prefer the vertical look better and for me it's more functional than sideways. I always liked having my Blackberries vertical. I ended up getting a case like c19932 recommended and I love it. This is the specific one I got.
Vertical Holster I Bought
There is a video there. The build quality is great and the clip is strong enough I could probably hang from it. It's not overly thick and bulky like most holsters I've seen. The phone fits nice and snugly. I could walk on my hands all day and it wouldn't fall out. It's easy to take the phone in/out. Far easier than having a flip top. I would say it will decrease the chance of an accidental drop. I would definitely recommend any case like this one!
If anyone can't see these photos, let me know as they are hosted on another forum.
Seidio SURFACE with Metal Kickstand
Pictures are worth a thousand words but there are also times when pictures just can't explain what you are trying to say... so, here's to both!
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The Surface case for the Nexus 4 is another prime example of why many people, including myself, love Seidio's cases and holsters.
The Surface Case: Seidio uses a plastic that features a "soft touch" for the case. It's relatively heavy duty case and provides much needed protection for anyone who uses their phone and are unable to "baby it" 24/7. The case slips together seamlessly to provide that added protection. The inside/back portion of the case is felt lined as well to prevent damage or broken glass.
The case is available in Black, White, Garnet Red, Amethyst and Royal Blue.
The cutouts for the ports, buttons, sensors, microphones, etc are all cut perfectly and the case does not interfere with their operation. You cannot access the SIM card tray with the case in place (to my knowledge this is pretty much the same with every case on the market). The camera and flash all function properly and are not impeded. Also, it provides much appreciated lip to the front of the phone that keeps the screen safe when placing the phone face down on a table/desk.
The case allows the phone to feel much more comfortable (both physically and mentally) when using using a shoulder to hold the phone. The best part is that I don't feel like I have to baby the phone or worry about bumping into a table while the phone is in my pocket.
The kickstand... well, I honestly feel like kickstands are a bit gimmicky. That being said I appreciate that this one is metal (not a cheap plastic). It's also spring loaded and held in place by a small magnet. It only works in landscape and does not work in portrait. Ironically, I find myself using the kickstand more times than not!
The case functions fine with SGP screen protector but does not appear like it would play nicely with screen protectors that wrap around the side of the screen. Seidio also sells screen protectors that I'm sure would work fine with their case. I've put the case on/off 25+ times since receiving it and it is holding up fine and has not scratched the chrome trim on my N4
It's worth noting that I do NOT have access to a wireless charger and cannot confirm nor deny if wireless charging functions with this case.
The Holster: I chose to get the option with the holster. The holster is, by far, one of my favorite items from Seidio. When the Surface Case is on the phone, it can be used in combination with the holster to store the phone quickly and easily and SECURELY on your belt. The phone and case snap face-in to the holster to help keep the screen clear from danger. The actual belt clip is heavy duty and swivels and "snaps" into 7 different possible positions so you can keep the holster vertical or horizontal (at either direction). There is also a felt lining on the inside of the holster to help keep your screen scratch free (though while being carried in the holster, the screen doesn't touch anything).
The charging port, volume keys, headphone jack, power key... pretty much everything but the screen... is accessible while the phone is in the holster.
More photos can be found HERE!
Want one? Go get it HERE for $34.95. Want a holster too? Get it HERE for $54.95.
Feel free to let me know if more photos are wanted/needed or if there are any questions. I'll also be working on getting a review up for their Active Case soon for anyone who may be interested.
do you have a QI wireless charger to try if it charges the phone with this case on?
saw a user feedback on Amazon that it interfere the wireless charging.
I like the design of the case, but no wireless charging is a deal breaker.
EDIT: oppss... just saw your comment again, and you did mention you have no wireless charger.
Thanks so much for this review. What a smexy case! I've been thinking of going with a holster type case, but I think I'll hold off till my next phone buy.
RE: the wireless thing, I am not sure if they just now literally added this to their product page, but when I checked just now it says in bold letters:
The SURFACE™ with Metal Kickstand is not compatible with wireless charging.
8_8 said:
Thanks so much for this review. What a smexy case! I've been thinking of going with a holster type case, but I think I'll hold off till my next phone buy.
RE: the wireless thing, I am not sure if they just now literally added this to their product page, but when I checked just now it says in bold letters:
The SURFACE™ with Metal Kickstand is not compatible with wireless charging.
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Guess that means I don't have to spend money to find out!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CS6GBNO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1NOY9EOR8TXD6&tag=68656c7064757-20
I didn't like the one from Samsung. This one looks promising, but....
But it's not made by a brand name company? I would consider buying this if it's prime eligible though.
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I bought one from amazon for I think 12 bucks. No prime shipping. But it had a magnet on the side so it would stay shut.
I love it. The other ones wont stay shut.
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Definitely let us know how you like it?. Looks intriguing.
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Looks like it comes from the same build house as Spigen's wallet case. Like previously said, if it does the trick, I think it'd be a great case. What concerns me, though, is the mention of a magnet. That's never a good thing to have around credit cards which looks exactly like what that little insert was intended for.
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Looks like it comes from the same build house as Spigen's wallet case. Like previously said, if it does the trick, I think it'd be a great case. What concerns me, though, is the mention of a magnet. That's never a good thing to have around credit cards which looks exactly like what that little insert was intended for.
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I've looked through the product specs, and they don't seem to have any magnets.
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I've looked through the product specs, and they don't seem to have any magnets.
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Doesn't it have to have a magnet for the S View to work??
dacbeth said:
Doesn't it have to have a magnet for the S View to work??
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Nope. The original s-view cover doesn't have a magnet, either.
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Nope. The original s-view cover doesn't have a magnet, either.
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What then causes the view that appears in the window to work. I am aware that a magnet over the Hall sensor on the side of the phone causes the S view to appear, what then in the S view case causes the reaction?
The S-view function certainly DOES require a magnet. It's not a magnet to hold it closed, it's a relatively small magent mounted about 1cm in from the left side near the volume down button. I had to fit one to my case with an s-view window which came without a magnet (and didn't therefore work).
A credit card mag-stripe will almost certainly be corrupted by the magnet, but then again mag-strips are dying out in favour of chip and pin or nfc. Some banks are starting to issue cards without mag-strips.
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markbloke said:
The S-view function certainly DOES require a magnet. It's not a magnet to hold it closed, it's a relatively small magent mounted about 1cm in from the left side near the volume down button. I had to fit one to my case with an s-view window which came without a magnet (and didn't therefore work).
A credit card mag-stripe will almost certainly be corrupted by the magnet, but then again mag-strips are dying out in favour of chip and pin or nfc. Some banks are starting to issue cards without mag-strips.
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i would like to know where did you buy this cover?
thanks
i'm wondering how strong the magnet is at keeping the case closed? i don't want to drop the phone and have the case open and the phone land on the screen and break
I have the official Samsung flip cover (basically same as S view) and after three days with it on, I no longer had any issue with it not staying closed. Once you "break it in" it remains closed just fine. A month later and it stays shut on its own no problem.
I originally ordered one of $12 "Samsung" versions off Amazon. The front of the cover was the same quality as the OEM from Best Buy, but it said "Galaxy SIV" rather than "Galaxy S4" (not a big deal, maybe even a plus for some users) however, the back cover was junk. Didn't match the phone, didn't fit properly and was thicker than the OEM. I ended up selling it on Craigslist a few days later. Very happy with the OEM version and the discount I got with a Best Buy coupon. I'm considering the S view version when it drops in price a bit, but probably won't risk the "Samsung" versions on eBay and Amazon.
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iam using the tridea standing view cover. something like sview but with snap on cover for the phone instead of changing the whole battery door. works fine so far.
Doesn't it have to have a magnet for the S View to work??
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auge24 said:
i would like to know where did you buy this cover?
thanks
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me too
the case look very good and can u share pics with the phone in the case
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C-killa said:
me too
the case look very good and can u share pics with the phone in the case
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I wouldn't recommend the case in my picture (not the one being discussed by the OP, I have no experience of it) to anyone. The label saying "premium leather" is a plain old lie. Even gluing a magnet to the cover to enable s-view mode is only partly effective as you can't answer a call with a swipe because the window is too thick.
See my thread about it here