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I love my original s-View cover but it interferes my s4 compass especially with the cover is folded to the back of the phone. I can clearly see how the cover changes the direction of the Google Map compass while flipping the cover.
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That's because there's a magnet in it to activate the hal sensor to tell the screen to go to s-veiw window
If you take a magnet and put it where the sensor is on the phone with the s-veiw cover open your screen will change like if the cover is closed
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If the S-View covers work with the aid of a magnet, how does this one work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281100942769
As I understand, no magnets here and yet they claim it has all S-View abilities!
PS ... anyone bought this cover? If yes, is this latched on to the built in battery cover or does it reduce bulk by replacing the battery cover?
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Paparasee said:
If the S-View covers work with the aid of a magnet, how does this one work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281100942769
As I understand, no magnets here and yet they claim it has all S-View abilities!
PS ... anyone bought this cover? If yes, is this latched on to the built in battery cover or does it reduce bulk by replacing the battery cover?
Thanks
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Got to have a magnet to trigger the S4 S-View mode on the display. Doesn't say it's got a magnet in the listing, then again doesn't say it hasn't.... Looks like it's got kind of a tpu case which snaps round the phone and the cover is glued onto that.
Paparasee said:
If the S-View covers work with the aid of a magnet, how does this one work?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=281100942769
As I understand, no magnets here and yet they claim it has all S-View abilities!
PS ... anyone bought this cover? If yes, is this latched on to the built in battery cover or does it reduce bulk by replacing the battery cover?
Thanks
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I have this cover. It does not replace the battery cover, but fits over it. However, the "leather" is very thin, so the case doesn't really add much bulk. The s-view function works perfectly. However, I won't continue to use this case once a better s-view case comes out. The part that holds the phone in the case doesn't cover the corners of the phone, so they are vulnerable if the phone is dropped. And, the front of the case could easily open if the phone is dropped, so there is no protection for the front of the phone, either. I really prefer flip cases, because I ruined an expensive phone by dropping it, so I want something that protects the phone. I really like the s-view option, but this isn't the case for me.
I got a cheap copy of the S-View which fits perfectly and works just as good. Unfortunately it seems the magnet is too strong because the S-View mode activates when I fold the cover around the back!
Is there any way to fix this?
Yeah do what I did, take it off, throw it into the corner in disgust, and put a tpu flip case on instead.
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MadBob said:
Yeah do what I did, take it off, throw it into the corner in disgust, and put a tpu flip case on instead.
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Dude, do you have a link to the one you bought - does it work just like the S-View?
I have the cover from Tridea. Got it yesterday.
It is actually quite nice and protects the phone better than the original S-view case. However, this is magnetic too and makes the compass more or less unusable.
Aitch said:
I got a cheap copy of the S-View which fits perfectly and works just as good. Unfortunately it seems the magnet is too strong because the S-View mode activates when I fold the cover around the back!
Is there any way to fix this?
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I'm wondering this too. I paid $7, versus $60, so I can't complain, but I would LOVE to find out that the authentic ones actually fix this critical issue.
Why not buy an original one, guaranteed to work. I have had mine since day one and works great, even when flipped back. I can post a video. If need be.
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TotalMusic said:
Why not buy an original one, guaranteed to work. I have had mine since day one and works great, even when flipped back. I can post a video. If need be.
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But does the compass work?
marlar said:
But does the compass work?
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When the case is open or closed.
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TotalMusic said:
When the case is open or closed.
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If you open a compass app, does it point to the right directions (south, north etc) even when you slowly rotate the phone horizontally?
marlar said:
If you open a compass app, does it point to the right directions (south, north etc) even when you slowly rotate the phone horizontally?
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Maybe it is different for you, but the compass on the S4 sucks with or without the S-Cover. It constantly need recalibrating on many of these phones.
scott14719 said:
Maybe it is different for you, but the compass on the S4 sucks with or without the S-Cover. It constantly need recalibrating on many of these phones.
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I agree. What is the reason for this though? Is it a software problem that could be fixed with an update, or a hardware problem which is pretty much permanent?
My S4 S-View (original) cover definitely interferes with compass readings. As this is an original Samsung case I find this quite incredible how this has been overlooked.
With the case on and open, my compass app would always point in the same direction.
Gradual movement of the front cover from the open to closed position would quickly alter the compass bearing etc.
I decided to ditch the S-View cover for the standard one for the following reasons:
1. Affects compass bearings as described
2. Unable to see notification LED when the cover is closed. (it is in fact not enabled at all when its closed)
3. I'd rather see my full screen caller ID on an incoming call than the small S-View window. I know if you open the case you will then see the caller ID screen, but I'd prefer to see it from the offset.
Only drawback now is that I hate leaving the screen uncovered so I've put a screen protector on, and I can never get to fit one perfectly...I always seem to get one or two specs of dust that cause bubbles.
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I agree. What is the reason for this though? Is it a software problem that could be fixed with an update, or a hardware problem which is pretty much permanent?
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I am guessing it is a hardware issue because several people have the problem (there is a thread in the "general" section about it) and it doesn't seem to matter which app or APK is used with it, it has the same issues and needs to be recalibrated periodically to work properly.
TotalMusic said:
Why not buy an original one, guaranteed to work. I have had mine since day one and works great, even when flipped back. I can post a video. If need be.
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Well, it's tough to purchase a legit one sometimes, and knowing IF that design flaw doesn't exist in an authentic version would make it worth it.
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Fixed it myself. I pried open the fabric, took out the magnet, put a nail between the magnet and the hammer to shatter it, and put back half a disc. Works perfectly.
I have the original S-view cover and if I slowly open or close the cover over the phone, the compass changes values, and I even got a notification in compass app regarding the magnetic field while playing with the cover.
Is there any way to repair this behavior while keeping the S-view functionality?
Is safe to use magnetic book cover for note 5100 .......is their will be battery issue with long term use?
I have attache book cover pic
rabichowdhary said:
Is safe to use magnetic book cover for note 5100 .......is their will be battery issue with long term use?
I have attache book cover pic
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To be quite honest, I just bought my note 8 used on ebay and got it literally yesterday. However, I have been reading a lot of reviews. I haven't heard of the battery being affected by them (apple uses similar covers with magnets), but I have heard of the magnets messing with the wacom tech the s-pen uses.
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Is safe to use magnetic book cover for note 5100 .......is their will be battery issue with long term use?
I have attache book cover pic
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I have been using similar cover(white) since june.
only thing I did was take out the magnets from behind so that they don't interfere with s-pen.
The magnets are just not powerful enough to cause issues with battery(Li-ion/poly) if that all is your primary concern.
In Case if you want to take the magnets out,
just take tablet out, then use a small coin and put it on the tablet and coin should pretty much stick to where the magnets are. once you have nailed the location (small disc magnets), just use a cutter blade to slice the back paper/fabric s bit and you should be able to take out those discs.
put the tablet back in and should be good to go.
Do note that the side flap will stop working once you take magnets out.
thnks for rply
intelliriffer said:
I have been using similar cover(white) since june.
only thing I did was take out the magnets from behind so that they don't interfere with s-pen.
The magnets are just not powerful enough to cause issues with battery(Li-ion/poly) if that all is your primary concern.
In Case if you want to take the magnets out,
just take tablet out, then use a small coin and put it on the tablet and coin should pretty much stick to where the magnets are. once you have nailed the location (small disc magnets), just use a cutter blade to slice the back paper/fabric s bit and you should be able to take out those discs.
put the tablet back in and should be good to go.
Do note that the side flap will stop working once you take magnets out.
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thanks for the helpfull reply buddy
new look of flip case
rabichowdhary said:
thanks for the helpfull reply buddy
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Here what I have done with flip case
I had my Note 8 in a magnetic case for six months with no problems of any kind. I checked it periodically to be safe, and even with a broken screen, the S-pen still works perfectly.
I think it depends on the case design and maybe how strong the magnet is. I tried a case I bought on Amazon that had the flap or buckle type design and it immediately caused problems writing on the screen. I scribbled the pen back and forth.
I'll try to attach a photo of it where you can clearly see the magnet distortion it left on the screen where the pen could not write. It went away after I removed the case.
I scribbled on the left side also because a magnet was there also that turned the tablet on and off, but that magnet caused no problem.
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thnks for sharing
TC93 said:
I think it depends on the case design and maybe how strong the magnet is. I tried a case I bought on Amazon that had the flap or buckle type design and it immediately caused problems writing on the screen. I scribbled the pen back and forth.
I'll try to attach a photo of it where you can clearly see the magnet distortion it left on the screen where the pen could not write. It went away after I removed the case.
I scribbled on the left side also because a magnet was there also that turned the tablet on and off, but that magnet caused no problem.
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thanks for sharing -.-. - -. by the way what note taking App you are using ?
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thanks for sharing -.-. - -. by the way what note taking App you are using ?
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That app in the screenshot is the free app called Write, that was mentioned by some others in another thread. I like it. There are a couple others I like also, such as Papyrus or Lecture Notes, but I don't know a whole lot about them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2414706
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just got my Note 8 last week.
got a case from amazon... Poetic flip case.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BQ2Y71E/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it has a on/off feature.
it uses a clasp to hold closed... not magnet.
I have heard a little about the magnet and issues with some digitizers.
it don't seem to affect it. how else can I tell when it causes problems?
will it be permanent?
how many magnets are on the case?
I thought there was only 1.. to do the on/off feature
I've been using this case for a year .. MOKO Slim Cover, without a single problem :
http://www.amazon.com/MoKo-Slim-Cov...o+note+8&pebp=1421914943329&peasin=B00B4BEAM8
I'm guessing it's safe to use cases with magnetic covers as the majority of the probably use very low power magnets, which won't cause any interferance with your device.
Hi all,
Been using the official Flip Case with my Note 8.0 LTE and no battery issues at all.
I did notice that if the front cover is misaligned by even 1/2 a centimeter, it does activate the device, so make sure when you close it its not askew, even slightly.
Just curious if anybody is using a magnetic car mount with their S6. If so, how are you attaching the metal plate in the phone? I used to just put it between the phone and a phone case, but this isn't working so great for the S6 because it interferes with the wireless charging. Is there any way to have the best of both worlds? Interestingly enough, the phone sticks to a magnetic mount out of the box, but the connection feels a little weak to me.
What are your thoughts?
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I'm using one with mine, no need to install anything on the phone it just works.
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I'm using one with mine, no need to install anything on the phone it just works.
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What are you using? I'm researching this solution also. Is it a wireless charging dock?
Nope just a magnetic mount from walmart.
I have an iMagnet mount. With my S4, I put a disc between the phone and case for the magnet to hold. The disc, of course, interferes with wireless charging on the S6. The metal body of the S6 is enough for the magnet to hold it without a disc, but the glass back of the S6 is not grippy enough and the phone slides right off the magnet. I have a case coming today that I hope will provide enough grip for the magnet to hold the phone without a metal disc. If not, I might try cutting the disc down to a smaller size and see if I can get your best of both worlds.
I got this at Walmart yesterday and it works great, http://mobile.walmart.com/ip/Scosche-Magnetic-Dash-Mount/37699955
Would it work If i have a case around my phone? using a pure gear - Dualtek case.
Appok said:
Would it work If i have a case around my phone? using a pure gear - Dualtek case.
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It works with this case, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6RS1B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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It works with this case, http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T6RS1B8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Hmm okay that looks a little bit thinner then my case.
What i am using at the moment:
http://www.pure-gear.com/shop-by-de...xtreme-shock-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s-6.html
I guess the only way to find out is tonight, when I pick-up my wireless charger if it even charges through the case. If it does then maybe the magnet will work.
With a Spigen Ultra Hybrid case on my phone, it provides enough grip against the iMagnet mount with the phone's metal body to hold the phone in place on the mount. It stayed put the whole drive to work today (~15 miles) and only tilted slightly.
Since the phone is now metal/glass, not sure what kind of metal its made out of. Will a magnetic car mount work on the back of the phone? How about with a case without adding a metal stick on piece?
weightlifter63 said:
Since the phone is now metal/glass, not sure what kind of metal its made out of. Will a magnetic car mount work on the back of the phone? How about with a case without adding a metal stick on piece?
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The phone works great with a magnetic car mount. I have one that connects to the air vents in my car, and the phone works perfectly. If you add a case to it, however, the hold is pretty weak, so you may need to add something between the phone and the case. I have tried two thin cases, and the hold is still enough for me, but my mount does have two feet at the bottom to help ensure the phone doesn't fall. I don't think it will work for a think case without adding something. Let me know if you have any further questions.
Car mount attached to the air vents? Sounds nice if you have the AC on, but what about when you need to use the heat? Wouldn't that overheat the phone?
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Car mount attached to the air vents? Sounds nice if you have the AC on, but what about when you need to use the heat? Wouldn't that overheat the phone?
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This is something I will need to consider in the winter, but I am in AZ so using the heat doesn't happen often...heat in the summer is much more of a concern
I read that magnets will mess up the spen functionality.
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Car mount attached to the air vents? Sounds nice if you have the AC on, but what about when you need to use the heat? Wouldn't that overheat the phone?
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In the winter, just close that specific vent. [emoji12]
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Proclip rocks. Usually those are on a vent. I have used them for years. They never blow heat badly enough to affect the phone; when they are blowing hot air, the car is cold inside anyway, so the phone is cold too.plus there are many other vents blowing warm air at that point, so the car warms up and then you turn down the heat anyway.
Only messes with s-pen while connected to magnetic mount. Doesn't damage anything.
I saw a post where someone was no longer able to draw on one part of the screen and that is where the magnet from the front flap sit when the case is closed...
KruseLudsMobile said:
I saw a post where someone was no longer able to draw on one part of the screen and that is where the magnet from the front flap sit when the case is closed...
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Any more information on this? I plan to use my phone with a magnetic mount.
I have the same issue with a case with a magnet. I guess the phone is so thin it effects the screen, or the magnet effects the s-pen
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Any more information on this? I plan to use my phone with a magnetic mount.
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If you use a mount like a steelie that has the magnet on attached to the phone, that will cause an issue. If you use one of the magnet mounts that you just put the metal plate on the back of the phone you are fine. Just remember that when attached to the mount, where ever that magnet is, your S-Pen will not write.
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If you use a mount like a steelie that has the magnet on attached to the phone, that will cause an issue. If you use one of the magnet mounts that you just put the metal plate on the back of the phone you are fine. Just remember that when attached to the mount, where ever that magnet is, your S-Pen will not write.
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So there won't be any permanent damage from the magnet? It will just make the s pen not work when attached?
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So there won't be any permanent damage from the magnet? It will just make the s pen not work when attached?
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No, once the magnet is removed it will work perfectly.
Look up air dock. Pretty much the only one of its kind.
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Look up air dock. Pretty much the only one of its kind.
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That looks like a cool product. Does it work with the Note5 WITHOUT putting the magnetic sticker on the back of the phone? I am looking for a solution that works with the metal of the phone directly. I was using the original version of http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DPMNNUO/ref=cm_cr_notf_fhv_prd with my GS4 but had the metal plate inside the case so it stuck great The mount has a small round part with 4 tiny magnets in it but that isn't enough to hold the Note5 directly. I think it is the reduced surface area on the mount that might be causing the issue.
Is there any double sided magnet thing I can stick to the phone and then to the mount that can easily be taken on and off when in the car that would strengthen the bond with my current mount?
It sticks real good to the back of the note 5. I have a bumper so the back is exposed. On top of the magnets it has a sticky membrane.
Natelugo said:
It sticks real good to the back of the note 5. I have a bumper so the back is exposed. On top of the magnets it has a sticky membrane.
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Thanks for the info. It is good to know I have a backup option if I can't get my current mount to hold the Note. I really didn't want to pay another $16 for a new mount so I'm trying to figure out how to increase the magnetism of my current one without having to put a sticker magnet on this phone which is why I was looking for some double sided magnet solution. Perhaps the magnetic plate with the sticker on it will magnetize to the phone without undoing the sticker? I guess I should try that first.
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I read that magnets will mess up the spen functionality.
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They do, I have had to get customers to remove the mounts many times because their spen was not working.
Little quark with magnetic mounts: It seems the metal will block NFC transmissions. I had to remove my case to use Android Pay yesterday.
Perhaps better placement of the metal piece would fix that issue though. But something to keep in mind if you use NFC a lot.
T-Mobile Snapdragon Note 20 Ultra:
Had the phone for a few days and everything was fine at first. Today i noticed when trying to write a note, directly on the center of the screen the stylus doesn't write. I then tried to scroll in some apps from that middle part of the screen and it doesnt work as well. That part of the screen responds to my finger but not the pen...any one else experiencing this?
You have a deadspotfam, a faulty screen, Return it for a new device
Do you have a magnet on the back for a magnetic car mount?
KURDKiNG said:
You have a deadspotfam, a faulty screen, Return it for a new device
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They are probably using a magnetic accessory. Temporary problem.
tourbound129 said:
Do you have a magnet on the back for a magnetic car mount?
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Thats exactly what it was! Lol i wouldve never figured that out. I had a case with a magnetic strap on the back of it...soon as i took it off everything was fine
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Do you have a magnet on the back for a magnetic car mount?
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Thanks you are right. Once i take out my magnetic back cover spen working normal in middel area of phone. Thanks again good observation..
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Do you have a magnet on the back for a magnetic car mount?
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A year later i have a S21 ultra the s Pen wasn't working on the middle part and it was my phone case lol had a magnet on the back
Thanks!!!!!!!
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Do you have a magnet on the back for a magnetic car mount?
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Thanks for this valuable advice . Yes it was the problem of the Samsung original flip cover . It has two pieces of magnet up and down. I removed the cover and now works
S23 ultra, my first Samsung, does this too. Was worried there for a minute before I found this thread Still sad because magnetic cover is really comfy.