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
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I've been looking for a TPU case with a flip cover. Similar to the new Apple Smart Cover.
http://www.iphonehacks.com/2012/06/new-ipad-smart-cover-case.html
Are there any out there?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
The note does not have a magnetic sensor to detect the magnets in a cover and switch state based on that, so it isn't going to work.
torqu3e said:
The note does not have a magnetic sensor to detect the magnets in a cover and switch state based on that, so it isn't going to work.
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You could use an app like Prox Pro. It uses the proximity sensor to preform different tasks, one of which is turning of the screen. I'm pretty sure it would work with any type of case where the screen is covered.
When I ordered the tablet i also got an Ivso cover.
I have an issue when I flip the cover fully open: when the magnetic part touches the top back side of tablet the screen will switch off. It looks like the tablet thinks that the cover has been closed.
This thing is quite annoying and I couldn't find any way to disable this.
Is there any way that I could change how the tablet reacts when the cover is closed? Disabling the behavior(lock it when the book cover closes) could work for me but i couldn't find a way to do it.
Any thoughts?
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When I ordered the tablet i also got an Ivso cover.
I have an issue when I flip the cover fully open: when the magnetic part touches the top back side of tablet the screen will switch off. It looks like the tablet thinks that the cover has been closed.
This thing is quite annoying and I couldn't find any way to disable this.
Is there any way that I could change how the tablet reacts when the cover is closed? Disabling the behavior(lock it when the book cover closes) could work for me but i couldn't find a way to do it.
Any thoughts?
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I have a similar trouble as well..
cristighenea said:
When I ordered the tablet i also got an Ivso cover.
I have an issue when I flip the cover fully open: when the magnetic part touches the top back side of tablet the screen will switch off. It looks like the tablet thinks that the cover has been closed.
This thing is quite annoying and I couldn't find any way to disable this.
Is there any way that I could change how the tablet reacts when the cover is closed? Disabling the behavior(lock it when the book cover closes) could work for me but i couldn't find a way to do it.
Any thoughts?
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I have the same IVSO cover , but don`t encounter such a problem.
cristighenea said:
When I ordered the tablet i also got an Ivso cover.
I have an issue when I flip the cover fully open: when the magnetic part touches the top back side of tablet the screen will switch off. It looks like the tablet thinks that the cover has been closed.
This thing is quite annoying and I couldn't find any way to disable this.
Is there any way that I could change how the tablet reacts when the cover is closed? Disabling the behavior(lock it when the book cover closes) could work for me but i couldn't find a way to do it.
Any thoughts?
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The cover you purchased is not genuine Samsung. I had ordered one on EBAY and it did the same thing. When I purchased the cover from BestBuy, I no longer have the issue because the cover opens opposite to the one I purchased from EBAY.
lvautier said:
The cover you purchased is not genuine Samsung. I had ordered one on EBAY and it did the same thing. When I purchased the cover from BestBuy, I no longer have the issue because the cover opens opposite to the one I purchased from EBAY.
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thanks, I am going to buy one and check
Is there an option to disable cover detection at all? I want to lock my tablet manually. I cannot find such option in settings...
neol23 said:
Is there an option to disable cover detection at all? I want to lock my tablet manually. I cannot find such option in settings...
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Dont think there is one.
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I have bought this flip cover from Amazon - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00H1X8FHY
It is very nice but unfortunately it does not have the magnet placed in the cover for wake/sleep functions. I was thinking of modifying the case so that it does have this feature. I thought about sourcing some strong magnetic strips to put into the credit card slot on the inside of the cover. This was when it comes into contact with the screen it will sleep and when its lifted away it will wake.
Do you think this will work? Could it cause any issues with the phone?
This has bad idea written all over it.
So if you lose your phone, you lose your wallet too
Install Gravity Screen - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.plexnor.gravityscreenofffree and have it set to wake/sleep the phone via the proximity sensor. Does not require root, tiny bit of extra battery drain. Works perfectly with non smart flip covers. I also have the Ringke.
havant bought one myself yet but the Orzly Wallet Case which has the wake function is only £4.99 on ebay or £6.99 on amazon and has some good reviews.
personally i would rather pay a fiver than mess around sticking magnets in other cases.
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.
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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??
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
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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.