Has anyone found a hall effect case that works with the nexus 5 and that will unlock it when the cover is opened. Besides the one that google sells for $50.
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I'm wondering if there are any good flip cases that will cover the screen when it's in my pocket and act as a stand when it's out so I can prop the phone up at least in landscape mode (portrait is a plus). I had a case that did just that for the Galaxy Note but I've since traded it in for the Galaxy S III and I'm looking for a case with similar functionality. Other bonuses would be a little bit of padding, but I'm mainly looking for something that will cover the screen and act as a stand.
I found these on ebay but I couldn't find anything else on Amazon (US) or any other website.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Flip-...769290?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5ae852600a
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fosmon-Flip...132761?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2902c959
If anyone has found a good one like that, let me know. Thanks!
So I bought the expensive official Google folio case without doing my research. It doesn't auto wake/sleep which is pretty annoying, I take it there is just a magnet somewhere that does this. Anyone heard of anyone modifying it or putting a magnet in? Anyone know where the magnet is located so I can experiment?
are you sure you have the Folio case? because the Folio case is the 1 that has the wake/sleep function, which on mine works fine...
junkinmytrunk426 said:
are you sure you have the Folio case? because the Folio case is the 1 that has the wake/sleep function, which on mine works fine...
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I'm sorry, I don't have the folio case. I have the regular case that looks like a book. Its really not worth the hefty price tag.
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Just get some magnets and experiment, the sensor is on the bottom near the usb port. You could glue a few magnets on the outside of the case. Most folio's have 3 to 4 magnets...Get some nice chrome magnets at harbor freight tools or micheals or joann etc. Just avoid the neodymium, I hear those are too strong. theres also the plastic strip type magnets, but I haven't tested those. But it should be as easy as walking over to your frig and trying it out...
Bradlees said:
So I bought the expensive official Google folio case without doing my research. It doesn't auto wake/sleep which is pretty annoying, I take it there is just a magnet somewhere that does this. Anyone heard of anyone modifying it or putting a magnet in? Anyone know where the magnet is located so I can experiment?
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When held in portrait orientation, the sensor is on the left bezel near the bottom. I added a magnet to one of my Verso cases and it works perfectly.
what brand case? or is this official nexus 7 case?
Agreed - not worth $49.99
I bought one at Best Buy. It is Google Branded and stamped and says Nexus 7 2013 on the box.
I'm returning mine because once you fold it to watch the screen, it no longer lays flat and there is no way to close it. Plus, you can get what appear to be much better ones on Amazon for under $20. :fingers-crossed:
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.
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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.