I bought a flip cover for my 7.0 Tab 3 despite knowing that it does not have auto-on/off functionality with a smart cover, unlike the 8.0 which does.
I figured I'd just use an app that still provides similar functionality by utilizing the proximity sensor. I didn't really think about whether the Tab actually has a proximity sensor, which it doesn't haha. So now I'm wondering if there's any other way to have it turn on/off when I open/close the cover.
Is there any sort of app out there that doesn't require a proximity sensor to do this? Perhaps the front-facing camera? I've done a lot of searching but I'm not finding much and maybe I'm not searching with the right queries.
Additionally, even if such an app doesn't exist, would it still be possible? I'm willing to take a stab at coding if someone more knowledgeable can confirm a possible method.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Hi, I wanted to know if there is a way to turn off the automatic magnetic unlock feature of the 10.1 Note. I've got a case that sometimes will turn of (lock) my Note 10.1 when I don't want it to turn of, without closing the case itself.
Thanks in advance,
Ben
Same problem here......I even changed the case!!
Probably something that would require a kernel level change.
Check Under accessory settings. Tasker can probably disable the Magnetic Sensor
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There is a xposed module called MagnetOff
S4 9505 / Note 10.1 2014 P600
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From Poetic support, turning WiFi off normally takes care of the problem.
Via my Note 3
I've noticed on mine when I uncheck settings>general>acessory>daynote it won't lock when I close the cover. Worth a shot on yours!
I also have that feature disabled. The case also has a cut out for the home button. I traditionally keep the wifi disabled.
Via my Note 3
Hi all,
i'm running into, i believe, is the same issue.
When rotating or moving the tablet, the screen will automatically turn off and lock.
I've disabled the eye sensor, increased the screen time out, and disabled day note, with no luck.
Such a pain!
If i root this device, is there a guaranteed way around this 'feature'?
Well, i couldnt take it anymore and removed the magnet from the case.
Here's the case in question:
w w w.amazon.com/COD-Leather-Samsung-Galaxy-Edition/dp/B00EZB3EXU
what i did was to take another magnet and move it around the cover until it connected with the other magnet.
With a sharp exacto blade, i split the seam of the cover and pulled out the magnet (about 5mm in diamater).
It's all good now
stevensly said:
Hi all,
i'm running into, i believe, is the same issue.
When rotating or moving the tablet, the screen will automatically turn off and lock.
I've disabled the eye sensor, increased the screen time out, and disabled day note, with no luck.
Such a pain!
If i root this device, is there a guaranteed way around this 'feature'?
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I've read that the magnet may also interfere with the stylus pen. Will be getting a new keyboard/touchpad leather case soon but I didn't read whether it had a magnetic strap or not. Guess it won't bother me much and like the user above will probably find a way to remove it.
k1ckdapro said:
Hi, I wanted to but know if there is a way to turn off the automatic magnetic unlock feature of the 10.1 Note. I've got a case that sometimes will turn of (lock) my Note 10.1 when I don't want it to turn of, without closing the case itself.
Thanks in advance,
Ben
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same problem here. Let me know if you found a fix. I even tried the magnetoff xposed module, but it doesn't seem to work.
note 10.1 sm-p600
k1ckdapro said:
Hi, I wanted to know if there is a way to turn off the automatic magnetic unlock feature of the 10.1 Note. I've got a case that sometimes will turn of (lock) my Note 10.1 when I don't want it to turn of, without closing the case itself.
Thanks in advance,
Ben
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having the same problem with my note 10.1. Am using an after market cover which is quite good except that when the cover edges touch, the screen automatically switches off. Very frustrating. Wish samsung would provide a way to disable the magnetic sensor. I am rooted and even tried the magnet off xposed module but it doesn't work.
Any news about that problem ?? I have to disable the magnetic sensor !!
I removed the magnets.
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Hmm, but i don't want to cut it out.Is there any way to close magnetic sensor with build.prop ? I mean what is the tweak code for this ?
Did anyone find any way to turn off the magnetic lock and unlock function? When I backfold my cover (aftermarket), it automatically locks my tab. Which is very irritating. I have Samsung galaxy tab S5e
I have a book cover my my Note 10 2014, and I find the smartcover behavior not so "smart". It is, in fact, extremely stupid and turns the screen on and off at completely random times. I don't have the same problem when it is off the cover. Props for Samsung for figuring out how to make it sense that it is in the cover (it is not just a light sensor) but the "smart" part of the feature is rather frustrating, and at times infuriating.
Thanks!
Perhaps try exchanging covers? Mine works perfectly and is the best accessory I could have bought for it (even paid less than MSRP).
Hah. I paid $10 for mine, from China. Maybe that's why it doesn't work so well. Still, there really ought to be a way to disable way to disable any sort of "automatic" feature. For example, it is very easy to disable Smart Stay, Smart Scroll, Smart Pause, automatically connect to wifi, S Beam, NFC, and so on and so forth. All (or most?) of which are on from factory...
Zaruski said:
I have a book cover my my Note 10 2014, and I find the smartcover behavior not so "smart". It is, in fact, extremely stupid and turns the screen on and off at completely random times. I don't have the same problem when it is off the cover. Props for Samsung for figuring out how to make it sense that it is in the cover (it is not just a light sensor) but the "smart" part of the feature is rather frustrating, and at times infuriating.
Thanks!
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Are you using an original Samsung book cover? Some third-party book covers don't have proper magnetic shielding at the front so when you flip it over it affects the screen on-off function of the tablet.
So the ZE550ML has a Quickview Cover feature as it claims.
I happen to have a flipcover with that circle showing a part of my screen for quickview functions.
Now I've put it on my phone and tried the quickview feature. Opened/ closed the flip, but nothing happened. I have a Zenfone 5 and I tried using the feature and it worked like a charm. I'm wondering how to make it work on the Zenfone 2? Are there any sort of like original case in which the quickview cover works? Im a bit confused. Proximity sensors are working and fully functional so I dont know whats the problem as to why it doesnt work.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
The trick behind view flip is a small magnetic sensor located near the left bottom of back key. Place a magnet in ur flip case.see the magic
Oh. Thanks for the heads up.
[SOLVED]
Our Galaxy Tab S has a Grip Sensor. You can check it by:
1) Use *#0*# to open Hardware Test, select GripSensor. You will see the grip sensor is located at the upper-right corner.
2) Use *#1106#. You can set the Grip sensor on/off.
But I don't know what is grip sensor, and what does it use for? How to use it?
If anyone knows please share your opinion. Thanks.
Hey, no one has experience with this sensor?
It senses if your holding your tab s in a certain position. What does it do.... as far as I know, nothing. Nothing uses the information from this sensor.
On my Samsung J7, it is active when I touch the lower back third of the phone or the bottom edge.
it will sense if you hold it wrong... -Steve Jobs-
Hello, is there any way to trigger the screen to turn off (go to AOD etc) when something is closed on its face? I know in the past magnets and other things were used, and even for the SView covers. Is this possible for a DIY?
In the past, doing what you want was fairly easy, there are some apps that do it, I used gravity screen app, even with macrodroid or automate it, but, since the proximity sensors are behind the screen, the whole functionality changed, now, only the phone calling apps can access the proximity sensor, I now rely on the gyro sensor to turn the screen off, it is not the same, but a somewhat useful workaround solution
A small magnet in left-bottom corner does the trick, but only when my original clear-view cover is installed. Without the installed cover (which the phone recognises as installed accessory, I assume through NFC label in cover) the screen will stay on when a magnet is used in the right spot.
I think DIY solution with magnet is difficult, how to trick phone to think accessory is installed and activate magnetic sensor.
The magnetic sensor in phone is located approx 2.0 cm from left screen edge, approx 1.5 cm from bottom.