Hi guys,
I'm not big on gel cases and such. If I'm taking my phone out of my pocket for prolonged use, I'm happy to remove it from a leather case and use the phone in all the glory it was intended. Having said that, I would like to keep the phone protected/clean while in my pocket or bag and so think a leather case would suit me best, especially since it would cover the screen.
What I want to know is, does anyone know of a leather case that opens, allows me to touch and use the screen fully and also, if I need to, pop the hinge and bash out a text or two on the keyboard while it's still in the case?
I'm kinda thinking something like this...
http://www.mobileden.co.uk/mobilephones/pc/catalog/htc-desire_367_detail.jpg
... but where you can also swing the hinge open and use the keyboard, without having to completely remove the phone from the case.
Thanks guys.
Bumping this in case anyone's come across anything since I originally posted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=796845 get the G1 case http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-OEM-T-Mobil...688504?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item19c0509378
Another vote for the G1 case . You can even charge the G2 while its in the G1 case . The charging port on the G2 is very accessible while still being fully protected .
Hey all, anyone else noticed on these Samsung Flip cases, they dont stay flush to the screen, in the case of the S view cover you would think the magnet would help keep it closed but no its just a trigger for the sensor. Bit expensive for what it is given it's flawed design.
From what I hear its great once you've broken it in
s view cover is a best cover for s4
I received mine today from handtec.. it fits and close perfectly.
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
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It's a pain:silly: Samsung should flash a reminder in the s view window
Read elsewhere of someone cutting a button hole for the led :good:
azeter said:
I like this case but only grip it totally covers the led notification and coz of dat gotta keep checking if I missed a notification :banghead:
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kist32 said:
Cheap Galaxy S4 S View Cover, http://dx-box.com/galaxy-s4-s-view-flip-cover-folio-case.html
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Interesting. I might just bite on one of those. Even though I don't think it's actuall the official one, it's probably about the same. I have a co-worker who spent $60 on hers and I wasn't really impressed with the build quality, though I do love the concept. But to me, it seemed more like a $15 cover anyway.
green s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOfFVD_Qy5I
orange s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lvF8hbOMfjs
black s cover
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPzyUG3petE
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I have a new Samsung Galaxy S4 S-View Flip Cover Folio Case (Black) if anyone wants it in uk £25 delivered pm me I just got a new case in new condition only used once.
I bought this cover, and I like it ... it's the one thing keeping me away from trying an AOSP ROM (e.g. CM 10.1) ... Don't want to lose the window functionality.
I had an official Samsung S-View cover given free when I upgraded my contract.
Like others have said, the front cover didnt stay closed flush to the screen, but after a day or so "bedding it in" it now closes perfectly.
I find the case very good, and it's great that you can answer/reject calls etc sliding across the case window itself.
There are however 2 fundamental flaws with this case:
1. There is no hole for the notification LED (as already mentioned) I was contemplating drillling a hole through it to allow for this, but wit this case on and shut, the LED notification only ever lights up to show it's charging. The LED is disabled for missed calls/sms when the case is shut! This is a huge flaw of the S4+S-View combination in my opinion.
I'm hoping a future firmware update will address this, but as the cases being sold do not have this hole, I would be extremely surprised if this is done. Perhaps this may be a mod for some clever dev to do! :good:
2. The case greatly interferes with the devices ability to use any compass app. Open up a compass app and slowly open/shut the case and you will see the compass bearing alter considerably. This puts a huge doubt over the accuracy of such apps when this case is in the open position.
could be better
It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
Nice case but minimum protection
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
morow said:
I had flip cover case on my note 1, i dropped the phone once and the case didn't helped much to protect the phone from scratches on the side. Now i have S4 with the S view cover and similar thing happened, my case opened during fall and landed on the screen... As much as i like the flip cases they offer very little protection. I have to try different case for the upcoming Note 3. Any suggestions which case can offer solid protection?
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I would definitely give the Spigen Slim Armor View a try. I just got this case in black and it's totally awesome. There are many threads in here discussing this case. I would like give links to them but not sure how to do it so I would just do a search. Tons of pics and reviews as well.
Excuse my late reply, I got this phone with a free S-cover a week ago. In my opinion the case build quality is crap. I've broken the cover in and it doesn't stay closed until I had to bend the cover to create a deeper crease. Now the cover is starting to misalign and become loose. Volume button is covered also. Sides are fraying.
When I first got it, I already thought, this case was not protective at all. The cover seemed as thick as a peice of cardboard, and there is no covering or shock absorption at all around the edges or back.
A week later I went to my local Asian variety store and bought a protective case for $6. Quality was 10x than the s-view cover and I'm not even exagerating. Imediatley switched cases. Save your money. Don't buy this.
If you want to the quality of s-view cover, a makeshift credit card wrapped in cloth works just as well.
Surprisingly, I was able to price-match an Amazon price at Target. I'm enjoying it but I hope it breaks in cause the flap not closing issue is a tad inconvenient.
Has anybody modded a tpu case too accomodate the S View cover?
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Samsung or ....others?? Samsung is OK, others NOT
Please specify in your infos if you are talking abount a ORIGINAL SAM S-View (arround 35$ - 55$) or a cheapo 'SUMSUMG' or any other type of cheaper S-Views (ranging from 8$ to 25$)
I had a 'fake' S-View, which didn't stay closed, added thikness to the back cover, looked like 'cardboard', and, furthermore, if you folded it open completelly to the back of the phone, it activated the magnet!! So it was really 'crappy'
I now have a real S-View, and none of the above apply!
It closes (and stays closed) perfectlly from minute 1
It's exactlly as thick as the original cover
It has a 'cleanable plastic' finish
It can be open 360º to the back without activating the magnet
So... beware of fakes. It was difficult to tell, as they 'case' them as if original, but they're definitelly LOW QUALITY.
Can you buy a case that users s view front cover? Im used to it now but want a case? ??? Thanks
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It should have had the led hole from factory. but that's samsung for ya..good ideas always seem to be an afterthought.. anyway.. i just drilled a hole in mine and it seemed to do the trick. sometimes it closes too well as can be a pain to open (to grip using fingers), but still a better case then most as it doesn't add much bulk or wait to the phone.
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Can you pay a picture or more of the mod you made? Please!!!
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I got my S4 on release day at Best Buy and bought the s-view cover. Mine had perfect fit and finish from the start and stays closed completely. I am very satisfied with the quality and look of the s-view cover. I have not had the problems that others have had with smudging the inside of the window and being able to answer without opening the cover works great. It also works well for night-time driving as it doesnt blind you with glare and ruin your night-vision.
There are several videos on YouTube showing you how to determine a genuine Samsung S-View case and a fake one. The fake cases look EXACTLY like the real ones, especially the packaging. I can see where the bogus cases would not shut properly and how aggravating that would be so make sure you are getting the genuine article when you purchase yours!
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I got my S4 on release day at Best Buy and bought the s-view cover. Mine had perfect fit and finish from the start and stays closed completely. I am very satisfied with the quality and look of the s-view cover. I have not had the problems that others have had with smudging the inside of the window and being able to answer without opening the cover works great. It also works well for night-time driving as it doesnt blind you with glare and ruin your night-vision.
There are several videos on YouTube showing you how to determine a genuine Samsung S-View case and a fake one. The fake cases look EXACTLY like the real ones, especially the packaging. I can see where the bogus cases would not shut properly and how aggravating that would be so make sure you are getting the genuine article when you purchase yours!
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thanks for the info mate i was on my way to order one from ebay! i'll double check.
Exact same experience with the regular flip cover. OEM is perfect, "Samsung" one ordered off Amazon for $12 was junk. The first obvious difference was that the Amazon one read "Galaxy SIV", while the OEM version reads "Galaxy S4". The biggest issue is the back of the case, which does not match the phone, is ill fitting and prevents the flip portion from ever breaking in properly and staying closed.
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First, sry for my bad English!
I would like to know if there will be an S-View Cover for the egde or only the Cover with the edge open.
I think the edge is perfect to Check messages or Infos, but with the S-View you can do so much more, take pictures, take notes. I also hope that samsung gives api for devs like lg did with Quick circle.
Does any body have more Infos?
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been looking for the same thing with no luck
The existing Flip Wallet works kinda like the same. Only the S View window is Edge screen. I really doubt if Samsung will make one. Since functionality is already there.
On ebay there are 3rd party cases that have the edge cut out for the curved screen. Whether they work as an S-view case is a shot in the dark - just like the Note 3 the Edge has the little contacts in back that make the s-view case and wireless charging work. The Note 3 required a chip to allow it to work...
Ordered one to see what it's like but hasn't arrived yet as it comes from China...
I just posted this in the accessories section. Hope you don't mind me posting this here.
It's a case for the EDGE but has a protection for the edge part, but apparently makes it functional. We'll know more in a few weeks.
It is from Zenus.
http://www.zenuscase.net/zenus-metallic-diary-for-galaxy-note-edgehtml
They also have one which is full leather for 49.99 in black and white.
I'm thinking of getting this device next week.
I got a galaxy s6 and bought an S-View cover case from ebay. When I set the case on the phone the s-view does not work (it seems it does not recognize it, so no changes on the small window when the cover is closed). Any ideas why is this happening?
P.S.: the back of the case is clear, so no magnets on the back, does that matter? the case was noted as S-view though.
XDA Visitor said:
I got a galaxy s6 and bought an S-View cover case from ebay. When I set the case on the phone the s-view does not work (it seems it does not recognize it, so no changes on the small window when the cover is closed). Any ideas why is this happening?
P.S.: the back of the case is clear, so no magnets on the back, does that matter? the case was noted as S-view though.
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Sounds like the disappearance of the magnet makes all the difference. Unless you are running a custom ROM, that wouldn't recognize the cover.
At any rate, please create an account, and can ask about that specific cover (can provide ebay ID or details to be able to find it) in the > Samsung Galaxy S6 > Galaxy S6 Accessories forum. Someone may have encountered the same cover problem.
Hope this helps, and good luck!