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So i bought the s-view cover for my s4 mini and i really like it!
Its one accesory i actually think is worth buying for 35 euro's
Only thing i miss about it is the fact that you cant customize the s-view area (yet..)
Anyone else here bought the cover? I would like to hear all your thoughts about it
cheers
Ruppss said:
So i bought the s-view cover for my s4 mini and i really like it!
Its one accesory i actually think is worth buying for 35 euro's
Only thing i miss about it is the fact that you cant customize the s-view area (yet..)
Anyone else here bought the cover? I would like to hear all your thoughts about it
cheers
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I'm thinking about buying one too, did you buy it online or in a store?
Well, there is one customization if you hare root and listen to music with poweramp:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368665
charliebigpot said:
I'm thinking about buying one too, did you buy it online or in a store?
Well, there is one customization if you hare root and listen to music with poweramp:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2368665
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i bought it online
Ah too bad i use spotify instead of poweramp...
but someday there will be something xD
kist32 said:
ROCK Galaxy S4 mini S-View Flip Cover Folio Case
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This case's cover doesn't stay closed unless placed face-down. Same issue with the manufacturer's hard cover case with flip cover as well.
I bought it from a UK seller off eBay for the equivalent of $50...and I'm returning it. The convenience of the window is far outweighed by the annoyance of having to fold it back to hold it comfortably (and even then, still being uncomfortable for one-handed use) - which also causes it to not stay flat later as a result - as well as the fact that it makes the phone a decent amount thicker/bulkier. IMO flip covers work better for tablets, where the weight of the actual cover keeps it down, and the cover can double as a kickstand.
I ordered two slim snap-on cases in its place, and until then, I'm not having any trouble or worry using it without anything - it's such a joy to hold and keep in my pocket compared to the HTC One I had previously.
I personally am using a Mercury Goosperry flip case. It has a magnetic lock to hold the flip cover down.
They're made by a Korean company and comes in many colour combinations.
Could anyone please tell me if the S View flip cover works for the dual sim version GT-I9192 ?
I have found S View covers on ebay but they only refer to the GT-I9190 and GT-I9195 versions.
They should be the same dimensions but its at your own risk!
Will it make the phone bulky..???
Ruppss said:
So i bought the s-view cover for my s4 mini and i really like it!
Its one accesory i actually think is worth buying for 35 euro's
Only thing i miss about it is the fact that you cant customize the s-view area (yet..)
Anyone else here bought the cover? I would like to hear all your thoughts about it
cheers
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Hi....
I just want to know one thing...Will the flip cover add any bulk to the phone even at a small amount...or is it exactly has the dimensions of the phone without flip cover...??
Awaiting your reply...
Confirmation for GT-i9192
van9759 said:
Could anyone please tell me if the S View flip cover works for the dual sim version GT-I9192 ?
I have found S View covers on ebay but they only refer to the GT-I9190 and GT-I9195 versions.
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I finally bought the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini VIEW Slim Essential case from en.puro.com
and I can confirm that the S View function is working on the S4 mini duos GT-i9192.
Very good quality with good protection as a case.
I am case crazy and I have the S View case along with other cases. The S view area cannot be customized. I also wanted that feature though but that I think is on the LG G2
guys plz help..i m unable pick up the call in s-view window
Please tell if u r facing same problem...i bought a sview cover but not able to recieve call in s-view windows
please help
hey all...
I am looking for a flip cover with sview feature.
I was going to buy the original one but considering that my girlfriend (the owner of the s4 mini) is not really good in taking care of her stuff, i was looking for a way to protect also the back cover.
I mean: is there something like this: http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-flip-mate.html but made for s4 mini?
alternatively, has someone tested a reliable flip cover with sview feature that protects also the back of the phone?
Thanks in advance
Andrea
skifalterkin said:
hey all...
I am looking for a flip cover with sview feature.
I was going to buy the original one but considering that my girlfriend (the owner of the s4 mini) is not really good in taking care of her stuff, i was looking for a way to protect also the back cover.
I mean: is there something like this: http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-s4-case-flip-mate.html but made for s4 mini?
alternatively, has someone tested a reliable flip cover with sview feature that protects also the back of the phone?
Thanks in advance
Andrea
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I use a jammylizard s-veiw case from play.com £4.95 protects all round including the back.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
Ezylife said:
I use a jammylizard s-veiw case from play.com £4.95 protects all round including the back.
Sent from my GT-I9195 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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unfortunately i cannot buy jammylizard products here in italy.
Those covers look perfect for the purpose..
I'll manage to find a way..
Thanks anyway
Whosat said:
I personally am using a Mercury Goosperry flip case. It has a magnetic lock to hold the flip cover down.
They're made by a Korean company and comes in many colour combinations.
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I'm using a Mercury Goosperry flip case too. It looks good on my s4 mini
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I'm using one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Flip-S-View-Leather-Stand-Case-Cover-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S4-Mini-i9190-Film-/151106958666?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&var=450200604234&hash=item232ead354a The S View works great and it protects the phone very well and also stays closed. Very easy to put on and take off.
Rew64 said:
I'm using one of these ...
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Hi, S-View notification is always on when wearing this cover, or goes blank (standby) after a while? Thank you!
Using Flip S View Leather Stand Case Cover For Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini + Film & Stylus Black version. Not really like in pictures but it`s ok for the price My opinion much better protection then original s-view and much more cheaper
aleripe said:
Hi, S-View notification is always on when wearing this cover, or goes blank (standby) after a while? Thank you!
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Goes black after ~5s . It will show again if u press power button or home button ( harder to press )
aleripe said:
Hi, S-View notification is always on when wearing this cover, or goes blank (standby) after a while? Thank you!
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When you close the case the S-View notification stays on for about 8 seconds then goes to sleep. If you want to see the time you justs squeeze the bottom over the home button then it comes back on. When you open it it goes straight to the home screen. If some one calls it comes on and displays the name.
Hi Guys,
I really like the concept of S view or Quick Circle i have seen one or two such cases on the interwebs and wondered, does OPO has the hardware to support such kind of cases?:silly:
The idea behind the s view case is that the amoled screen on Samsung devices save power by using less of the screen since an amoled screen only draws as much power as is on the screen. LG use an LCD panel like the OnePlus and have copied the idea with their circle cut out, for what ever reason I don't know, it doesn't save power. The key requirement is a hall sensor, a magnetic switch that tells the phone when the flip cover is closed. The oneplus does not have a hall sensor.
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I think i saw a video of the opo where the flip case made the screen to turn on. So i guess it has the hall sensor...
The Jack of Clubs said:
The key requirement is a hall sensor, a magnetic switch that tells the phone when the flip cover is closed. The oneplus does not have a hall sensor.
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any second thoughts(if the video is true)? Also i understand this might/does not save any power but a cool feature to have.
mjjferreira said:
I think i saw a video of the opo where the flip case made the screen to turn on. So i guess it has the hall sensor...
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I have a feeling you might be talking about this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dwRf6pVrM0
This is exactly what you are looking for. Cheap too!
superstargoddess said:
This is exactly what you are looking for. Cheap too!
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I've read on the Opo forum that cases like the above don't work for international Opo. It seems to be designed for the Color OS rom. I'm holding off from getting the Nillkin Sparkle case because I'm not sure if it would work properly.
adibeckett said:
I've read on the Opo forum that cases like the above don't work for international Opo. It seems to be designed for the Color OS rom. I'm holding off from getting the Nillkin Sparkle case because I'm not sure if it would work properly.
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Wait so that case (and the Nillkin Sparkle) will work with the Global version sold from the OnePlus one store?
CoCoGirl886 said:
Wait so that case (and the Nillkin Sparkle) will work with the Global version sold from the OnePlus one store?
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It hasn't been confirmed yet but someone on the Opo did say that the Nillkin Sparkle or the two window case isn't good quality .
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any second thoughts(if the video is true)? Also i understand this might/does not save any power but a cool feature to have.
I have a feeling you might be talking about this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dwRf6pVrM0
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If I place a magnet 2/3 down the rhs of the phone's edge, my phone will turn off. I am sure that something can be done with this so that we can all profit from a QuickWindow Case. eg. Nillkin
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If I place a magnet 2/3 down the rhs of the phone's edge, my phone will turn off. I am sure that something can be done with this so that we can all profit from a QuickWindow Case. eg. Nillkin
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Mine behave the same, I think there must be a hal sensor.
I think cm11 has introduced hal sensor drivers because cm11 on my s4mini the sensor works
Hey guys,
somehow I actually don't like the Dot View Case but woudl really like to take advantage of the Dot View functionality.
So my question here is (since I could not find a topic related to this) wheter it is possible to add the ability to use Dot View screen (by e.g. double tapping screen)
without the case. Since this is done by some kind of magnetic detection should it be possible to do this by software or kernel modification.
Any ideas about this by people how got some knowledge about this is highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
droid_legacy said:
Hey guys,
somehow I actually don't like the Dot View Case but woudl really like to take advantage of the Dot View functionality.
So my question here is (since I could not find a topic related to this) wheter it is possible to add the ability to use Dot View screen (by e.g. double tapping screen)
without the case. Since this is done by some kind of magnetic detection should it be possible to do this by software or kernel modification.
Any ideas about this by people how got some knowledge about this is highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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Not yet. Limited features for DotView. Basics for now, no such mods.
droid_legacy said:
Hey guys,
somehow I actually don't like the Dot View Case but woudl really like to take advantage of the Dot View functionality.
So my question here is (since I could not find a topic related to this) wheter it is possible to add the ability to use Dot View screen (by e.g. double tapping screen)
without the case. Since this is done by some kind of magnetic detection should it be possible to do this by software or kernel modification.
Any ideas about this by people how got some knowledge about this is highly appreciated!
Thanks in advance!
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Well, you can at least use the features with ANOTHER case than the dotview. You can take the magnet from dotview-case and fix it to some other case that has a cover for the screen.
I guess that is not what you intended. Additionally a dotview display watched without the cover is ugly, to say the least.
jotha said:
Well, you can at least use the features with ANOTHER case than the dotview. You can take the magnet from dotview-case and fix it to some other case that has a cover for the screen.
I guess that is not what you intended. Additionally a dotview display watched without the cover is ugly, to say the least.
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Yeah... I'll agree with this. It's NOT dots. It's giant colored squares designed to shine through the holes in the case.
I'd like to have a 8bit screen ,can't find a way to have it activated without using a dotview case (don't like how they look) .I just want it as my lockscreen ,looks cool [emoji14]
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xFajitas said:
I'd like to have a 8bit screen ,can't find a way to have it activated without using a dotview case (don't like how they look) .I just want it as my lockscreen ,looks cool [emoji14]
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Turn on dotview, and activate it with a magnet, I suppose.
xunholyx said:
Turn on dotview, and activate it with a magnet, I suppose.
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Well the problem is that I'll need a magnet by the phone all the time
I guess only the case is possible for now
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Hello guys.
I received yesterday my official p8000 cover with smart-view.
I made a video about it if you want.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrnAY5PKqjk
Pretty good right now, I don't know yet if quality is good.
but first impression not that great.
EDIT: I don't know how to but youtube video here (doesn't seem to work) so here is the link.
Nice review. Thanks for adding subtitles ��
Wow, a magnet triggers the smart screen?
Please, tell us more!
I have bought another ”original” protective case, much cheaper - but it doesn't activate the smart screen (although it completely covers the screen).
Do you think I can ”smarten” my cover?
Merci in advance.
vladoots said:
Wow, a magnet triggers the smart screen?
Please, tell us more!
I have bought another ”original” protective case, much cheaper - but it doesn't activate the smart screen (although it completely covers the screen).
Do you think I can ”smarten” my cover?
Merci in advance.
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Before you do anything to your cover, have a magnet, and put it in front to the black thing between the front camera and the speaker.
If it show you a circle (like my video) it's ok for you.
What you have to do is to add a magnet inside your cover.
Honestly, it has more probability to destroy your cover or make it ugly than make it perfect.
I think it's way more better for you to add another cover. This one seems ok and seems to have a magnetic lock.
clemsy57 said:
Before you do anything to your cover, have a magnet, and put it in front to the black thing between the front camera and the speaker.
If it show you a circle (like my video) it's ok for you.
What you have to do is to add a magnet inside your cover.
Honestly, it has more probability to destroy your cover or make it ugly than make it perfect.
I think it's way more better for you to add another cover. This one seems ok and seems to have a magnetic lock.
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I have already punched a hole in the cover, down below, in order to actually see the notification led, so adding an ultra-thin magnet on the inside won't be a problem. The problem is, placing a magnet in that spot (the sensor between the front camera and the speaker) doesn't do anything.
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I have already punched a hole in the cover, down below, in order to actually see the notification led, so adding an ultra-thin magnet on the inside won't be a problem. The problem is, placing a magnet in that spot (the sensor between the front camera and the speaker) doesn't do anything.
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Ok, which rom are you using?
is it flyme ?
clemsy57 said:
Ok, which rom are you using?
is it flyme ?
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Stock for now. 20150719 (Elephone build)
vladoots said:
Stock for now. 20150719 (Elephone build)
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Can't say why...
I used a neodium magnet, and it was working. And I have the same rom as you.
clemsy57 said:
Can't say why...
I used a neodium magnet, and it was working. And I have the same rom as you.
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Thank you man, I found the sweet spot!
Awesome video, thanks
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thanks, great review(and subtitles) - case is a little flimsy but I only paid <$5 vis aliexpress so can't complain too much
Does anyone's sview clock still look like this? I'm sure mine used to but now doesn't have all the mini lines marking out the individual seconds/minutes - how to get them back?
When i open cover, it shows me always telephone, not homescreen. How can i change that?
What version rom are you using? I've not heard of anyone else with this problem so it is a strange one?!
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What version rom are you using? I've not heard of anyone else with this problem so it is a strange one?!
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5.1, from 20150909
I would recommend upgrading to Eragon ROM, perhaps wait for the soon to be released v4.0 or else you can try a factory reset of your current rom.
Mine look like this one.
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Does anyone's sview clock still look like this? I'm sure mine used to but now doesn't have all the mini lines marking out the individual seconds/minutes - how to get them back?
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Mine looks like yours
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Mine looks like yours
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just to clarify it looks like this picture(no mini lines) or the first picture I posted with mini lines? thanks! I prefer the first picture myself but don't know how to get it back to that?
That first clock is gorgeous. I have the eragon clock but I would like to change it. Does anybody know the directory the clock is in?
Are there any apps available to utilise the smart cover more effectively? It currently doesn't do very much.
bonerp said:
Are there any apps available to utilise the smart cover more effectively? It currently doesn't do very much.
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Mine doesn't even work!
It turns the screen on for case mode when the top flap is tucked behind the phone instead of in front ..
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bonerp said:
Are there any apps available to utilise the smart cover more effectively? It currently doesn't do very much.
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It is a good idea, similar of what already happenned with LG and Samsung phones (that I kwow...) but only Call is really "active", as you can accept a call without opening the cover.
Apart from that I get sms notification but touching the icon on cover does nothing...
Cover does not work with third part sms apps, not even with other system apps such as calendar
it's actually not really useful coz the display will only last for a couple of minutes then it will turn the screen off.
I made a hole in my smartcase, so that I can see the notification LED. I used a tool that makes holes in a belt.