Hello,
I recently bought a new flipcover for my Galaxy S4, and the weirdest is that if I remove the magnetic clip and lift the cover from my (locked and turned off) screen it automatically will unlock my screen without having to press a button. Also if i put it on again it auto-locks my screen and turns it off.
Now the question is, how is this possible? If I lay a flat object on the screen, it will not do it. This has to do with magnetical fields made for the S4?
Just curious, thanks.
Inf1n1tyNL said:
Hello,
I recently bought a new flipcover for my Galaxy S4, and the weirdest is that if I remove the magnetic clip and lift the cover from my (locked and turned off) screen it automatically will unlock my screen without having to press a button. Also if i put it on again it auto-locks my screen and turns it off.
Now the question is, how is this possible? If I lay a flat object on the screen, it will not do it. This has to do with magnetical fields made for the S4?
Just curious, thanks.
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You have guessed it is the magnetic field that acts as a rub of your finger
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hi guys,
not sure if you're facing this issue.
i recently bought a protective cover, and after fixing it, noticed that the device is behaving odly.
it sleeps intermittently during use (as if you pressed the on/off button) and when you press on/off to turn it back, the home button and capacitive buttons are not functional. Back, home, and the task buttons can't work... after a few minutes of on/off, then it's ok.
however, when i take it out of the protective cover, it doesn't happen.
any of you have that problem?
Thanks.
Regards,
Liang
Yeah, I've experienced this problem too. I have a case that can flip the orientation of the screen. It seems that if I flip the tablet around the capacitive buttons come back. Very strange problem. I hope they can fix it in an update.
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Hopefully the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor that controls smart cover functionality can be reduced via a software update. Until then being cognizant of it and realizing what orientation we have to keep our cover flaps away from to keep from triggering the screen off feature is all we can do.
Some cases have weaker magnets than others.
muzzy996 said:
Hopefully the sensitivity of the magnetic sensor that controls smart cover functionality can be reduced via a software update. Until then being cognizant of it and realizing what orientation we have to keep our cover flaps away from to keep from triggering the screen off feature is all we can do.
Some cases have weaker magnets than others.
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hi,
the cover i have does not have magnets.
where exactly the sensor that tirggers the sleep?
thanks.
gnilow
The sensor is approximately 1.75 inches to the right of the G in the Samsung Logo and 1.5 inches from the top edge of the tablet.
Have you run a paper clip along all surfaces of the case/cover to determine for sure that there are no magnets embedded within either side of it? Magnets used for the on/off functionality in covers are thin and hidden inside the cardboard that is within the fabric/leather linings.
muzzy996 said:
The sensor is approximately 1.75 inches to the right of the G in the Samsung Logo and 1.5 inches from the top edge of the tablet.
Have you run a paper clip along all surfaces of the case/cover to determine for sure that there are no magnets embedded within either side of it? Magnets used for the on/off functionality in covers are thin and hidden inside the cardboard that is within the fabric/leather linings.
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thanks... but what exactly am i looking at? or is it internal?
you reckon that it's the magnet that's causing this? funny, it was a cheap case, will run through a clip along the surface and check it out.
thanks
The sensor is internal. If you pass a magnet over that spot it will toggle the tablet screen on and off.
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I've got myself a galaxy s6 after many happy years with a nexus 5. The one feature I really miss is the screen of the nexus would wake when you opened the flip case, no button pressing necessary. Is it possible to get this feature on the s6?
Try EveryCover or Auto Screen On!
robsy said:
I've got myself a galaxy s6 after many happy years with a nexus 5. The one feature I really miss is the screen of the nexus would wake when you opened the flip case, no button pressing necessary. Is it possible to get this feature on the s6?
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The S6 does this automatically with a flip case; no apps needed
¿Will-it-Blend? said:
The S6 does this automatically with a flip case; no apps needed
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I must be missing a setting then as mine doesn't. I need to press the side or centre button.
I'm using a snugg case. Tried all the settings, still have to open the case then press power or centre button. Could you tell me what case you have?
The case needs a magnet to let the s6 recognize that it has to turn the display on or off.
robsy said:
I must be missing a setting then as mine doesn't. I need to press the side or centre button.
I'm using a snugg case. Tried all the settings, still have to open the case then press power or centre button. Could you tell me what case you have?
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He is probably referring to Samsung's official Flip Cover cases. They all turn off the screen when closed, and turn on the screen when opened. Not sure about third party cases though, you'll have to check the specs to see if they support such a feature. Usually there is a specially placed magnet on the case that triggers the screen on/off action.
Thanks for the help, I see now I should have gone for a case that specified auto wake/sleep feature.
I've still not found a leather type wallet case with smart lock/wake. Has anyone got one, can post a link. Don't want the s view case as they seem very flimsy.
d3l1 said:
The case needs a magnet to let the s6 recognize that it has to turn the display on or off.
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Not only a magnet. I've an unofficial cover with the two magnets just like the official one. But the official has a NFC tag too. So without root and a proper fix, unofficial cover doesn't work.
I'm waiting for some custom rom to do it...
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Is there any settings to do to use the auto on off feature when you close and open the genuine Samsung wallet flip case , my note edge is on stock lollipop .
Thanks
If it is genuine it should work. I have it and it works automaticly. If the flip case is not original, you should use smart cover app from playstore.
It is genuine one , bought from amazon , but mine is not doing auto on of if I close or open the flip
It's working now , had to reboot the phone (turn off and then on ) it's working now , is there any way of changing the blue lines around the clock when the case is shut ???
Note Edge Flip Wallet is Not Black but Grey
It says Black on the package, but it is Grey.
I've seen others mention the same and I looked at a few more in the AT&T store.
They are all Grey that say black.
I wished it was Black and not Grey
boxer29 said:
It's working now , had to reboot the phone (turn off and then on ) it's working now , is there any way of changing the blue lines around the clock when the case is shut ???
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You can change clock style in edge settings.
I have a genuine Samsung note edge flip cover with sensor, and recently I bought a third party cheap flip cover without a sensor. I want to remove this sensor from the genuine one. Is this possible and can someone help?
Just pop it off, it held with stickey double sided tape
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SuperNovaX said:
I have a genuine Samsung note edge flip cover with sensor, and recently I bought a third party cheap flip cover without a sensor. I want to remove this sensor from the genuine one. Is this possible and can someone help?
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69shelby said:
Just pop it off, it held with stickey double sided tape
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Do let us know if popping it off from the original and putting it in the duplicate one still renders the same result.
If you flip cover for android or S9 is not turning off or on screen
When you put on the cover then turn off or restart your phone. It will start working and you can customise what to show on locked screen by settings >advanced features >accessories.
Accessories will aprear sometimes only after you use any acessory and restart phone.
Hey Guys,
i now own a S6, and i wanted to know how Sview is working???
cause i bought a case and there is no sview screen....
i had a S4 before, and there is a hall sensor near the vol down button. if i put a magnet here, i can test sview.
S6 (phone *#0*#) tells me there are 2 hall sensors.
but when i put 2 magnets there, there is no sview screen....
also the mother of my girlfriend (is it called mother in law to me?) has a S3 mini (i think) and there also siew isnt working...
is there a menu a have to activate sview (like i had to do with my s4) within my S6 and S3 mini?
Thank you all!
16v said:
Hey Guys,
i now own a S6, and i wanted to know how Sview is working???
cause i bought a case and there is no sview screen....
i had a S4 before, and there is a hall sensor near the vol down button. if i put a magnet here, i can test sview.
S6 (phone *#0*#) tells me there are 2 hall sensors.
but when i put 2 magnets there, there is no sview screen....
also the mother of my girlfriend (is it called mother in law to me?) has a S3 mini (i think) and there also siew isnt working...
is there a menu a have to activate sview (like i had to do with my s4) within my S6 and S3 mini?
Thank you all!
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Hi mate,
the s-view cover is working quite well with the s6 BUT the original samsung s-view cover scratches your screen!
It is the same problem as with the clear-view cover. The hard plastic is sitting directly on the display and if dust or sand comes between you have scratches all over the screen! :crying:
If you have a original samsung cover then you can activate it in the settings under "accessories". If you have a 3rd party cover you will have to download a 3rd party app to use it as it can not use the magnetic trigger (afaik) - this app use the proximity sensor mostly.
hope it helps..
Hi!
Thank you!
I have a Screen protection on the phone. so i hope there will be no scratches...
does the sview cover using the proximity sensor or hall sensor?
with magnet like the S4 does?
Can you tell me where i can find the proximity sensor?
i have no menu called accessories!?
That´s why i´m asking all the questions.
i know from s4 there is an accessorie menu, and i have to activete sview there.
but i can´t find this on s6!
and i want to know more Details how sview cover works.
Thank you
If I'm not mistaken, since Galaxy S5 Samsung has integrated Samsung ID chipset in their original S-View case. Therefore, if you want to use S-View function either buy original S-View case or get a clone S-View case with chipset built-in.
Currently, S-View for S6 has 2 approaches. One is install case owned app & another is clone case with chipset. Else, it won't work even with magnet attached on the case only like Galaxy S4.
Ah!
O.K. Thank you!
there is a special chip.
additional Question:
The S4 SView Case has a (don´t know how to say it in englisch...) small part with a magnet that keeps the case closed.
And the S6 Cover doesn´t have it.
how does it keep closed???
I think if it will be often opened and closed, then it won´t fit after a few "days"...
S6 doesn't accept "add-on" chipsets!
alexhee said:
If I'm not mistaken, since Galaxy S5 Samsung has integrated Samsung ID chipset in their original S-View case. Therefore, if you want to use S-View function either buy original S-View case or get a clone S-View case with chipset built-in.
Currently, S-View for S6 has 2 approaches. One is install case owned app & another is clone case with chipset. Else, it won't work even with magnet attached on the case only like Galaxy S4.
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Sorry to revive a year-old thread but there is no way for the Galaxy S6 which is a sealed phone with a glass back to accept a "CHIPSET" to activate S-View capability. I have an S5 which I no longer use and an S6 which I've had for nearly a year. The S5 with the OEM inductive charging back included the S-View chip (although the back didn't have the cover attached). The S6 which is a sealed phone with no removable back cover, does not allow installation of add-on chipsets.
I think your mobile may get scratches on screen if you don't use screen guard.
If its anything like lg quik circle case it works of magnets
There are no magnets that hold the cover shut, but it stays shut by itself most if the time. When the cover is installed, a menu pops up and asks you to update the accessory. It may be done with a NFC chip, but am not sure. You need a screen protector on to keep the screen scratch free
george_leeson said:
There are no magnets that hold the cover shut, but it stays shut by itself most if the time. When the cover is installed, a menu pops up and asks you to update the accessory. It may be done with a NFC chip, but am not sure. You need a screen protector on to keep the screen scratch free
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on the lgs its a small magnet in the case not to hold it shut but it trips the sensor that only displays a portion of the screen. its highly unnoticable. and again if its like lgs quite small. if it run through the nfc wouldnt it mess with the wireless charging to?
The wireless charging is not affected with the samaung and belkin pad. Somewhere I read it recognised the case by nfc, but after some more research, there are 4 small magnets in the front cover
Should the phone be able to lock when you close the case over the front of the phone? Mine does not.
jscholz02 said:
Should the phone be able to lock when you close the case over the front of the phone? Mine does not.
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Questions should be asked in Q/A thread not general.
If by Folio case you mean, the original Samsung Wallet flip cover, it will work after you restart the device after attaching flipcover.
You will get an extra option in Edge screen in Settings.
If your using the Swipe method to lock the phone there's a setting in Accessories which is enabled by default which unlocks the phone automatically when you open the cover. If you use a secure method (Pin, Password, Pattern or Fingerprint) it will only turn the screen on instead.
zeeshanonlyme said:
Questions should be asked in Q/A thread not general.
If by Folio case you mean, the original Samsung Wallet flip cover, it will work after you restart the device after attaching flipcover.
You will get an extra option in Edge screen in Settings.
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I tried that and on 4.4.4 the phone doesn't lock the screen after closing the flip case. I hate that. I don't like using the power button because its time wasting and Samsung has a bad record for have button issues.
I am with the OP. Is there a way to shut down the screen and lock the phone as soon as you close the flip case.
All mine does is shut down the main screen but leaves the Edge screen on, which won't turn off till after about 30 secs or a minute. then it locks the phone.