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Official Flip Cover questions please

Can anyone upload some pics of it on please.
Does it fit perfect?
How's quality, does it scuff easily?
Does it fold back on itself so you can use the phone like this?
Does it stay shut ok, is there anything to keep it closed? Im a bit worried it might end up getting folded the wrong way so doesn't stay closed properly? Would be great to have an iPad like smart cover...
I'm about to order a white S3, but am going to get the blue flip case as I like the contrast between the two, anyone have this combo?

I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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I ordered a flip case with my vzw preorder, but I'm going to get the wireless charger when it releases and that requires a unique back cover that I suppose will then make the flip cover useless to me....

There's a review here:
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog/2012/06/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-official-flip-cover-review/

Shipmate said:
I have the official white flip case and it looks really good. You remove the original back off the galaxy siii and clip in the flip case instead. A perfect fit too. Very professional looks good to me. The top flip part does fold behind back of phone easily! seems designed to fold that way too!
When flip cover is closed over screen it doesnt fasten in place but it does stay in place well. Only bought phone and flip case yesterday..
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can we get some pictures ? its always better than video

Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.

norm2002 said:
Also be aware that, according to reviews on Amazon.de, you cannot see the LED through the flip cover.
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NO. WAY!!!
/sarcasm

I got mines for free from P4U they gave me a 32gb card and an original case i was shocked i thought it would be a cheap case lol..
It fits perfect the interior for the front is a soft cloth like the ones you get when you buy a screen protector..
The outside is hard plastic feels awesome to the touch.. It does cover the LED so you will miss your notifications if you do happen to miss it. But at in the dark you can see it..
Oh and the back bit adds a bit of weight to it so your phone feels alot more heavier not too heavy though makes it feel perfect.. Back plate isn't flexible either it's solid..
I've not had any scuffs at all in the last 4 days i have been using it so no it doesn't get ruined easily I guess..
Other then that it's a brilliant case..

Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?

saltmine said:
Has anyone purchased the blue version of the flip case? How does the shade of "chrome blue" compare to the "pebble blue" of the original back?
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My idea is to get the white S3 and buy the blue flip cover, I think they look good together

The problem with the official flip case is that it actual replacing the original back cover and it is made from the same material just like the original back cover.
The display is protected but the back side...well...unprotected...you can still scratch the back.
After several weeks or months the back cover will still be damaged and it will look ugly with all that scratches...and then what? buy another flip cover?
Has anyone tried to combined the official flip case with another case or bumper or whatsoever to protect the back cover?
With this for example:
http://www.incipio.com/Samsung-Gala...-S-III-feather-Ultralight-Hard-Shell-Case.asp

I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.

gofmarat said:
I would like to see a drop test with the flip cover vs no flip cover and see if it actually protects the screen, otherwise it doesn't worth anything.
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Beside the fact that it does not protect the back cover.
I have also some doubts regarding this issue.
The thing is, there is lock or snap on mechanism on the flip case.
Meaning, the flip can be opened very easily...I dunno if this is still reliable if it falls like...not opening during fall and leave the screen unprotected.
Note:
Providing some degree of protection during fall, it is impossible to protect it to 100%.

Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white

Fornowagain said:
Hantec just emailed me they have stock of the white flip in the UK, £22.79
http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.ph...-siii--s3--official-flip-case---ceramic-white
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No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.

akarol said:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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This. I have a flip-cover for my OG Galaxy Tab, but I've never been able to understand why you'd want one on a phone either.
Flip covers provide very little protection against drops; make it more inconvenient to instantly access your phone, and have an annoying floppy flap on the back when open during calls.
The only pros I can see is that it looks "adult", and that some flip covers fold to act as a landscape stand.

akarol said:
No offense guys, but this is simply one of the worst ideas I have ever seen for a phone accessory. Why in the hell would anyone want to add more steps to accessing their phones? I can understand it with a tablet, where you're never in huge hurry to start working on something; but on a phone?!?! Flip-phones are extinct for a reason guys.
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So you are also against leather pouches/sleeves?

It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.

kempas said:
It provides screen protection for when the phone is in a pocket.
No, the flip cover doesn't protect the back - it's not meant to since it is a replacement back. I.e. the mere fact that you can easily replace the back with a new one means that rather than put an additional cover on there you could just treat the back as a cover and replace it if it gets scratched.
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Exactly.
I don't like cases in general. The back cover is a replacement as you say, the front flap is to protect the screen in pocket. This is exactly what I want. I don't want a bumper, back case that adds bulk to the phone. It's slim and light for a reason.
My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked

MrMrMr111 said:
My other option is a pouch, so I can again protect in pocket, but use the phone naked
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I have another solution (works for me): Put your keys and your change in your *other* pocket, then you don't need any pocket screen protection. As an added bonus, the screen emerges from your pocket with all the fingerprints mostly wiped off.

Any flip cover cases WITHOUT magnet/magnetic strips?

Most flip cover caes have a magnet or magnetic strip which allows for phone automatically having the screen off when closed, and automatically screen on when open.
Problem is, let's say you want to do something, but have the flip cover closed. It doesn't work, i.e. you can't record with the flip closed, or just listen to something off youtube with the flip closed. If the flip cover didn't have any magnets or magnetic strip, you'd be able to do this (I did this without a hitch on my Note II with the OEM Note II flip cover case).
Anyone know of any flip cover cases for the Nexus 5 that do NOT have any magnets?
Thanks!

I've used 3-4 flip cases while I was lookout for a case but never did the N5's display turn off when I had it flipped

Isn't there a way to disable the magnetic sensor on the phone itself?

crazyguns said:
Isn't there a way to disable the magnetic sensor on the phone itself?
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Since when can we turn off magnet?

Nillkin LG Nexus 5 V-series Leather Case: http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3712&page=1

nikssims said:
Since when can we turn off magnet?
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I think there is a Xposed module for disabling magnet,don't remember the name though.
Edit: Found it: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621807

[Q] Smart Cover functionality

I've purchased a cheap cover with a circle window from Hong Kong that isn't working with the cover screen. I did drop my phone earlier so I'm concerned that the phone is at fault and not the cover - can anyone confirm where the locations of the magnets that are used to activate the smart lock screen are? I'm trying to test it out manually but nothing is happening. I assume it's magnets like most other phones.

thatgrumguy said:
I've purchased a cheap cover with a circle window from Hong Kong that isn't working with the cover screen. I did drop my phone earlier so I'm concerned that the phone is at fault and not the cover - can anyone confirm where the locations of the magnets that are used to activate the smart lock screen are? I'm trying to test it out manually but nothing is happening. I assume it's magnets like most other phones.
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I believe it's a sensor somewhere near the front facing camera. Have you btw enabled the ASUS Cover from the ASUS Customized Settings? Also, not all these flip cases work especially the cheap ones.
For e.g. this one works quite well - http://amzn.com/B00WDZCQ48
But it would be impossible to find out unless you use the cover with someone else who has the same phone or try a different cover.

xuggs said:
Have you btw enabled the ASUS Cover from the ASUS Customized Settings?
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Yep, fully enabled. I assumed it was at the top, annoying as the phone isn't available in my part of the world, covers aren't available locally either. I was trying to use magnets to check as generally that works on other phones. So far, no dice. Oh well, I'll buy a new case.

the smart cover magnet sensor is around left bottom, near the back key area of the screen.

I got a couple of cheap Nillkin sparkle flip covers with cutout and they both work perfectly.

I too brought third party case from hongkong its mercury goospery case . In my case the magnet is there and view flip appears if i tilt the flip a lil down. There is card holder too. Can i insert small magnet in card holder??will this have any harm??

Flip Case Issue.

Hey, i bought an aftermarket flip cover from ebay. The opening circle, doesn't have a glass but i am fine with it, since i have a glass protector on.
The issue is, when i flip it all the way so i can hold it, the magnet sensor activates and puts the phone to whatever it is, when the cover is closed.
Any issues with the official flip cases?
And i hope someone creates a stock rom for this, because the battery even on standby, sucks.
Cheers!

I bought a knock-off case from a local store that states it's for the ZE551ML - Goospery WOW Series Flip Case cover.
No issues for me when flipping the case all the way back, but the magnet inside the flip is definitely misaligned. The smartview/Asus Cover only works if I hold the flip-cover down and to the left. Does yours work correctly when closed? I can't speak to the functionality of the official case or other knockoffs, but I'm curious. There are so many on eBay that are cheaper than what I paid locally, but I'm wondering if they also have magnet issues.

Been using the Asus case for a couple of days I never had an issue

Kittys said:
I bought a knock-off case from a local store that states it's for the ZE551ML - Goospery WOW Series Flip Case cover.
No issues for me when flipping the case all the way back, but the magnet inside the flip is definitely misaligned. The smartview/Asus Cover only works if I hold the flip-cover down and to the left. Does yours work correctly when closed? I can't speak to the functionality of the official case or other knockoffs, but I'm curious. There are so many on eBay that are cheaper than what I paid locally, but I'm wondering if they also have magnet issues.
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I bought the same case now with new update misalinged magnet is creating automatic wakeup. Adding extra magnet helps bt wont it cause any harm

I also had random wake ups and that affected my battery.
And yes all the functions worked correctly.

I want to know the effect of extra magnet .?? Do they harm the device?

Can you please tell me where your magnets are located? I asked a question in the QA forum about my aftermarket case not triggering the screen.
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It is in left side near the back button

Thanks. That's where my magnet is. I will try a stronger one.

Huawei P9 Smart Cover

Hello everyone
I'd like to ask U about 'smart cover'. Is it works only with original case from Huawei?
I have 'goosperry' case for my smartphone, I set option smart cover without window, and doesn't works (smart cover with window doesn't work as well).
Regards

Leonkrwawy said:
Hello everyone
I'd like to ask U about 'smart cover'. Is it works only with original case from Huawei?
I have 'goosperry' case for my smartphone, I set option smart cover without window, and doesn't works (smart cover with window doesn't work as well).
Regards
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Smart cover have a magnetic layer and that's how the phone senses the open or closed cover.
Generic windowed covers might not have this feature.

Hmm.. magnetic layer. I tried one cover which had 2 magnets on corners inside.
It doesn't work either.
Do u know where i can find Huawei cover without a window? All which I can find on ebay or whatever where, got window.
Has any got info about not original case, where smart cover works?

Leonkrwawy said:
Hmm.. magnetic layer. I tried one cover which had 2 magnets on corners inside.
It doesn't work either.
Do u know where i can find Huawei cover without a window? All which I can find on ebay or whatever where, got window.
Has any got info about not original case, where smart cover works?
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Not corners, have to be in specific places. Have you checked aliexpress? I'm sure they have a ton of them.

Unfortunatelly only cases without window are for P9 Lite ;/
Too bad, I thought it will works.