I discovered this evening that the case I bought breaks the compass. I wasn't able to calibrate the compass until I took the tablet out of the case. The cover is magnetic to turn the screen on and off. Either the magnets they use are too strong or they cover too much area. Or this table is unusually sensitive to magnets. The case I bought was this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C9WF485/
I'm curious to see if the next case I buy has the same problem.
Could someone confirm that their compass is working with a case with a sleep/wake feature? This is happening to the second case I bought.
flamand said:
Could someone confirm that their compass is working with a case with a sleep/wake feature? This is happening to the second case I bought.
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For me it's working fine and I am using the original Huawei case.
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Hello,
Has anyone tried the Body Glove case?
http://www.bodyglove.com/store/products_detail.php?product_id=30716&zip=19116&Go.x=15&Go.y=13&Go=Go
It's $30, but do you guys think it's worth it?
this case can be found easily on ebay for 17.99 with free shipping
ill let everyone know what its like when i get it
sooperxtool said:
this case can be found easily on ebay for 17.99 with free shipping
ill let everyone know what its like when i get it
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Wouldnt that case cover the proximity sensor???
I have been using it for about 1.5 weeks with my Tmob TP2. The bottom cover is a little tricky, but it works pretty good. I took the back clip off and put the plug in. I mainly keep it in my shirt or my pants pocket.
Got one today
I got one today and is does seem pretty sturdy. It has the feeling of soft leather or neoprene over hard plastic covering most of the edges and then a mesh on the sides for griping. as one person mentioned you have have the clip on or off which is nice. It does seem really bulky when I have it clipped in the inside of my front jeans pocket. I'm still trying to decide if I want to keep it or get something else but I do think it is pretty nice.
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bimori said:
Wouldnt that case cover the proximity sensor???
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It looks like it will, so a little drilling might be required. I have one coming in the mail, so I'll let you know if it does.
I saw this case at my local T-Mobile store. It was too bulky and interfered too much with the number keys when the screen was flipped up. T-Mobile sales a really nice soft gel like shell with all the right holes cut out for the T-Mobile version of the TP2 (including one for the proximity sensor). It costs about $12 +/-.
sooperxtool said:
this case can be found easily on ebay for 17.99 with free shipping
ill let everyone know what its like when i get it
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Best part it's in NJ, very close to me
When you say "It was too bulky and interfered too much with the number keys when the screen was flipped up" do you mean its got a cover that protects the screen too?
Yes. It's the same type as the BodyGlove, but without the clip, feels more rubbery, and isn't quite as thick. It still gets in the way of the number keys when tilting the screen, but not as much since it's a little thinner. I can actually still use the number keys with this case, where as with the bodyglove I couldn't.
DeDBlanK said:
I have been using it for about 1.5 weeks with my Tmob TP2. The bottom cover is a little tricky, but it works pretty good. I took the back clip off and put the plug in. I mainly keep it in my shirt or my pants pocket.
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You will def have to drill a little for the proximity sensor, but other than that, it fits really well, and gives a little better grip. It does make the phone a little thicker, but it protects it well.
dasher said:
I saw this case at my local T-Mobile store. It was too bulky and interfered too much with the number keys when the screen was flipped up. T-Mobile sales a really nice soft gel like shell with all the right holes cut out for the T-Mobile version of the TP2 (including one for the proximity sensor). It costs about $12 +/-.
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Is this the soft gel case that the T-Mobile store sells?
http://cgi.ebay.com/for-HTC-TOUCH-PRO2-GSM-T-MOBILE-OEM-GEL-SKIN-CASE_W0QQitemZ350242545193QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item518c151e29&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14
If not, have you seen it sold anywhere online?
Yes, that's the one.
I just bought the t-mobile soft gel case for my touch pro 2 and it fits pretty well, Doesn't block the proximity sensor. So for the price , 12.99 + tax, I recomend it.
Glad it worked out for you. I've had the case for over a week now and love it!
Updated BodyGlove Case Coming Soon!
I have been working with BodyGlove on a redesign of the TP2 case and I will be getting a factory prototype in the next week to ten days. From what I am told the main difference is it will have the cutout for the proximity sensor.
Make sure you keep your receipt. I would guess that T-Mobile will replace it with the updated version since the original was technically defective. If you have trouble with T-Mo then contact BodyGlove directly since they know about the problem and are coming out with a fix.
As for the thinner GEL type case, I tried it today and didn't like it as much as the BG version since it seemed to be easy to dislodge the the lower shell middle clips. Within a few minutes I noticed that I had to bump the center clips back in place more than once. It also seemed to interfere with the slide a little, something the BG does not do.
I would have to vote for the BG (updated one) as the better case since the rigid shell fits and stays on better. Yes, the BG is a little bulkier but I would have to guess that it would provide pretty good protection in the event of gravity assisted boo-boo.
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Gordo
Body Glove in a cradle.
I love my BG case. I got it a couple of days ago. All I had to do was drill a small hole for the proximity sensor, which btw is an easy fix. I wonder if there is a cradle that will fit it now that it's a lot thicker.
I think I'd have a better luck making my own. I think a triangular wedge with a lip/edge on one the sides would work best since I'm planning to have the keyboard open while it's charging. I'll post pics (probably on a different thread). What do you guys think?
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I have been working with BodyGlove on a redesign of the TP2 case and I will be getting a factory prototype in the next week to ten days. From what I am told the main difference is it will have the cutout for the proximity sensor.
Make sure you keep your receipt. I would guess that T-Mobile will replace it with the updated version since the original was technically defective. If you have trouble with T-Mo then contact BodyGlove directly since they know about the problem and are coming out with a fix.
As for the thinner GEL type case, I tried it today and didn't like it as much as the BG version since it seemed to be easy to dislodge the the lower shell middle clips. Within a few minutes I noticed that I had to bump the center clips back in place more than once. It also seemed to interfere with the slide a little, something the BG does not do.
I would have to vote for the BG (updated one) as the better case since the rigid shell fits and stays on better. Yes, the BG is a little bulkier but I would have to guess that it would provide pretty good protection in the event of gravity assisted boo-boo.
Regards,
Gordo
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็็ำัHey there!
Don't forget to put the new one on eBay with WORLDWIDE SHIPPING !!!
(or at least Australia)
Cheers!
jetjockgordo said:
I have been working with BodyGlove on a redesign of the TP2 case and I will be getting a factory prototype in the next week to ten days. From what I am told the main difference is it will have the cutout for the proximity sensor.
Make sure you keep your receipt. I would guess that T-Mobile will replace it with the updated version since the original was technically defective. If you have trouble with T-Mo then contact BodyGlove directly since they know about the problem and are coming out with a fix.
Regards,
Gordo
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I emailed BG about this the other day and they couldn't tell if this was a mistake, a bad batch, or what... so they said they would send me a new one to see if it was better (this was before i saw your thread).
Also, there is a hole on the BACK cover that the BG case blocks, but the gel of same type don't. Someone said it was a noise mic. (I don't know).
For those of you that drilled... was it hard to keep the material from wanting to tear or fray? How did you go about it?
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etropic said:
I emailed BG about this the other day and they couldn't tell if this was a mistake, a bad batch, or what... so they said they would send me a new one to see if it was better (this was before i saw your thread).
Also, there is a hole on the BACK cover that the BG case blocks, but the gel of same type don't. Someone said it was a noise mic. (I don't know).
For those of you that drilled... was it hard to keep the material from wanting to tear or fray? How did you go about it?
etro
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It wasn't hard at all. I just got a small drillbit and I used a dremel tool. You can't even tell that I "modified" it.
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Cant remember where I read that the sony case itself as well as several non-sony ones would support smart cover (when you flip open, the screen comes on without you touching it) and smart sleep (goes to sleep when you close the cover). Sort of like a ipad function. I have the sony original case for tablet z and I cant the 2 features to work.
any ideas? thanks
hyann said:
Hi,
Cant remember where I read that the sony case itself as well as several non-sony ones would support smart cover (when you flip open, the screen comes on without you touching it) and smart sleep (goes to sleep when you close the cover). Sort of like a ipad function. I have the sony original case for tablet z and I cant the 2 features to work.
any ideas? thanks
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i've this one and works perfect for me with the smart sleep function. It's great quality.
I know the Sony official case woleeps/wakes fine out of the box with no changes needed to settings. I returned it to frys though because it wasn't worth $90 with tax in my opinion.
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Yeah I think it is supposed to have those features, sounds like a faulty case to me. I was thinking about getting this case, but decided to save some money and just got a sleeve that also turns into a stand. Would be more practical for me anyway, I don't like cases.
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Yeah I think it is supposed to have those features, sounds like a faulty case to me. I was thinking about getting this case, but decided to save some money and just got a sleeve that also turns into a stand. Would be more practical for me anyway, I don't like cases.
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I just tested the smart functionality using my Sony case (the red one). It works as far as I can tell: It wakes the screen when you open the cover and puts it to sleep when the cover is shut.
It's an elegant cover. But I agree that it's too expensive for what it is. I use it on my commute to work. I've read complaints that it's too bulky. It does not seem so to me, and it's pretty easy to take the XTZ out of the case when I get to my office.
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Is there a way to disable this function? Thanks
Out of curiosity, how does it work at all? Is it simply working through the light sensor, i.e. when its covered and pitchdark it assumes cover closed and goes to sleep, once ambient light reaches it it wakes up?
Or is it more elaborate than that?
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Out of curiosity, how does it work at all? Is it simply working through the light sensor, i.e. when its covered and pitchdark it assumes cover closed and goes to sleep, once ambient light reaches it it wakes up?
Or is it more elaborate than that?
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There is a reed switch about an inch left of the front camera. A magnet will activate the switch and cause the tablet to enter Sleep Mode. Removing the magnet will cause the tablet to wake. Many tablet cases have a magnet in their front cover.
@hyann I'm using the Poetic case for my XTZ and the smart wake/lock function works great. It isn't bulky or heavy either and the best part is that you can get it for under $20 USD. It's a well designed case and protects the device really well. Basically the tablet is placed into the matte finished plastic case that's connected to the leather binding.
http://www.amazon.com/Poetic-Slimli...158166&sr=8-1&keywords=xperia+tablet+z+poetic
HEY guys i just bought a g note 3 yesterday along with the official s-view cover.
The cover functions in the way as described, but when i fold the cover full towards the back for example i fold it when i text the phones goes in to the s-view mode (like when the cover is closed) note: the cover is still open and folded towards the back of the device.
I would like to know whether this problem is caused by the cover or the phones connectivity with the cover?
Thanks for your help in advance
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HEY guys i just bought a g note 3 yesterday along with the official s-view cover.
The cover functions in the way as described, but when i fold the cover full towards the back for example i fold it when i text the phones goes in to the s-view mode (like when the cover is closed) note: the cover is still open and folded towards the back of the device.
I would like to know whether this problem is caused by the cover or the phones connectivity with the cover?
Thanks for your help in advance
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I used to have a similar problem when I used that case. Instead of going into S-view mode like yours does, mine would do the opposite. When I closed the cover it would show my Home screen through the cover. It sorted itself out eventually. Not sure what causes this though. Sorry I can't really be of any help other than just wait it out, it will probably start working correctly eventually. Your not the only one who has had this kind of issue though.
You should send your cover back under warranty. It is a problem with a magnet on the bottom side of the flip, which in your case is probably too strong.
Don't hesitate, This is a known manufacture problem of a few exemplars, and does not happen in working ones.
Cheers,
K
My s view cover doens't stay shut in most cases. I close it and it opens again - in particular once I opened it completely. Is this normal or are the magnets not strong enough and I should have it exchanged?
Hal10000 said:
My s view cover doens't stay shut in most cases. I close it and it opens again - in particular once I opened it completely. Is this normal or are the magnets not strong enough and I should have it exchanged?
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Mine does this, too. Not exactly what I expected for that price. But it always closed enough so that s-view was active.
Hal10000 said:
My s view cover doens't stay shut in most cases. I close it and it opens again - in particular once I opened it completely. Is this normal or are the magnets not strong enough and I should have it exchanged?
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Their are no magnets to keep the case closed. The magnets are there to tell the phone when to enter/exit S-View mode. Case is a good idea, but with it not closing all the way, I took mine back. Waiting on the Spigen S-View case which has a clasp to keep the cover closed. Was just announced and has a shipment date of around the 1st of the year.
Received the Baseus S View flip cover last Friday. And its good but I have started having problems. When you flip the cover closed sometimes the s-view functions will not work at all. Could someone tell me why that is?
because its an imitation of the original so its supposed to not work more well than the ori??
I have one of these too and find it is working very well. Is the cover closing completely? If the magnet isn't engaging it won't trigger the s-view. My cover arrived where it didn't close very well so I used a hair dryer to gently heat it up and stretch it a little so it would close better. I took the phone out when I did it.
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I have one of these too and find it is working very well. Is the cover closing completely? If the magnet isn't engaging it won't trigger the s-view. My cover arrived where it didn't close very well so I used a hair dryer to gently heat it up and stretch it a little so it would close better. I took the phone out when I did it.
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It's a bit strange. Because sometimes when you flip the case closed the s-view functions work and then some other times it doesn't work. Very annoying, How should I check the magnet?
I would find a magnet and touch the lower left of the phone. If it always switches to s-view then its the cover. If it doesn't consistently switch then its the phone.
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I would find a magnet and touch the lower left of the phone. If it always switches to s-view then its the cover. If it doesn't consistently switch then its the phone.
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I'll have a look. thanks
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husnain.mohammed said:
I'll have a look. thanks
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mine also sometimes work and sometimes not detect.sometimes i have to open the back cover and attach it back to make it work back. have you find the solution? anyone
I'm intrigued but I can't find a single review anywhere. Has anyone tried any cases like this one?
I'm not sure I see an advantage. Cases are cheap enough to replace as the plastic clips break, and the clips are seem more likely to stay together during a drop. A snap together case also doesn't have the possible draw backs of magnets near your phone. Have you read any of the reports of touchscreens losing responsiveness or not functioning at all in the areas near magnets (permanently) after long term exposure. There are also cases where it affects NFC functionality, as well as the compass depending on the positioning.
LittleRedDot said:
I'm intrigued but I can't find a single review anywhere. Has anyone tried any cases like this one?
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Link?
LittleRedDot said:
I'm intrigued but I can't find a single review anywhere. Has anyone tried any cases like this one?
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Had a magnet case for my note5, it caused the spen to stop working so I've steered clear if them ever since.
https://m.banggood.com/Bakeey-360-M...cql49FO-i9_c9PAOAy_Tf-zrEC7yP1lxoCwQwQAvD_BwE
I have used a magnet case several years ago for one of my older Samsung galaxy devices. It was ok but today I prefer plastic cases.
Those mess up reception. I just saw a review on YouTube and it cought him off guard. The aluminum is what messes things up.
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Those mess up reception. I just saw a review on YouTube and it cought him off guard. The aluminum is what messes things up.
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Sometimes I keep my phone in my pocket with cards that have a magnetic stripe.
I can't see that case and my cards in the same pocket resulting in anything good.