Anyone using original S- view flip cover- Please review it

[sourabhkejriwal]

Hi,
Has anyone used the original s- view filp cover, particularly black one. Its kind of costly so, I am not sure if its worth its value or should I go for cheap OEM filp covers.
Please comment on its pros or cons.

 

[eddi003]

I've just ordered one. If it arrives and for you is even more interesting I can write an overview.

 

[tdpt]

Please do

I'm also interested in knowing what it can do, particularly if it locks/unlocks the phone when closing/opening. One other thing would be the wireless charging, but I got my hopes down for that...

 

[Gintu]

I already have that flip cover but i didn'n likes its look just like an old phone book and when putting this flip cover i feel the phone looks smaller than without any case .It's totally my view point it depends

 

[eddi003]

It's a little expensive but I think it worth it. It protects the phone well and it does not add much bulk to the phone.

To me one the best features is that I no longer have to have a lock screen on my phone. The phone wakes up when I flip it open and goes into "S-view mode" when I close it and then back to sleep. This mean I can just pull it out of my pocket, flip it open, no need to swipe, do what I have to do and then close it. It make checking things a snap. Also since it protects the screen when I'm not using it I dont use a screen protector.

The s-view mode is also nice. In my case I use it to snap quick pictures and start playing music without even opening the case.

 

[k1ll3r-m4t3]

It's a little expensive but I think it worth it. It protects the phone well and it does not add much bulk to the phone.

To me one the best features is that I no longer have to have a lock screen on my phone. The phone wakes up when I flip it open and goes into "S-view mode" when I close it and then back to sleep. This mean I can just pull it out of my pocket, flip it open, no need to swipe, do what I have to do and then close it. It make checking things a snap. Also since it protects the screen when I'm not using it I dont use a screen protector.

The s-view mode is also nice. In my case I use it to snap quick pictures and start playing music without even opening the case.

i quote... it's also very comfortable and the backside of the cover feels better than the original.
The utility of the s-view is -software-side - a little poor IMHO. When you receive a SMS message, the s-view shows it but then you have to open the cover to read all the message. It will be useful also reading mail from s-cover or interact with the IRDA sensor like a remote.
Using s-view for taking memo is also very limitative...the display is not very sensible and the s-pen doesn't work flawlessy.
However, is the best cover for note 3 neo/lite...

edit: can't change the wallpaper of the s-view cover...grrrrrrr....only default colors...

 

[djlech]

Can someone post a photo of a s cover electrical connection to n3n back. Thanks

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[eddi003]

Can someone post a photo of a s cover electrical connection to n3n back. Thanks

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Here a photo:

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[djlech]

Thanks,
Does this cover have wireless charging ?

 

[eddi003]

Thanks,
Does this cover have wireless charging ?

I don't check this.

 

[psycho-sonic]

Thanks,
Does this cover have wireless charging ?

I don't think so.
Whem i'm right, the golden contacts have something to do with auto sleep/wake up.

 

[djlech]

Yeap that is right but in Note 3 the top two side contacts can be used for Qi charging.

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[psycho-sonic]

Oh, thank you for this info

 

[Evil Eye]

Does it hog battery? Or is it battery friendly? I have "Rock elegant s view cover" and it hogs on battery life as it doesn't have any hardware.. just an app which works on proximity sensor.. so the app is always active in the background.. and uses more battery than the screen does..


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[wojteks]

Does it hog battery? Or is it battery friendly? I have "Rock elegant s view cover" and it hogs on battery life as it doesn't have any hardware.. just an app which works on proximity sensor.. so the app is always active in the background.. and uses more battery than the screen does..


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I have the original S View cover. In replying to your question it does not consume the battery - at least it's not noticeable.

The contacts on the rear part of the cover are for open - close sensor. They are in touch with two contacts in the phone back.

I don't think there is a possibility of wireless charge in Note 3 Neo.

I compared my N7502 with the "full" Note 3 of my friend. "Full" Note 3 it has 5 contacts on the phone back, Note 3 Neo has just two.

Moreover the Flip Cover for "full" Note 3 exists in 2 versions, two prices. One, cheaper, is just with open close sensor - that's my friend's one - with 2 contacts. The other one, more expensive, I suppose with 4 or 5 contacts supports both open - close and wireless charge.

Note 3 Neo has only one version of the cover, with 2 contacts as the phone has only 2 contacts on the back.

The only problem with this cover in case of my DUOS version is if I have the option "Always ask" enabled (concerning the SIM I want to use for make a call), the choose window does not appear in the cover square window, I have to open it to make my choice. I hope it will be corrected with the new firmware.

 

[Evil Eye]

Thanks mate.. will get the S View cover then

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[sourabhkejriwal]

S-view flip cover

Hi all,

Got my original S-view cover.

The build quality is really good. It will definitely save your phone if you accidently drop it.
With the cover closed we can receive/reject call, access camera, music player and Action memo. And also see number of missed calls and messages.
However with the cover on we can't see the notification light, which is kind of annoying.

Not sure what the two pins are for on the back. Pretty sure they are not for the s-view function, because my grand 2's cover don't have any pins and still the s-view works fine. Are they for wireless charging?

 

[wojteks]

Hi all,

Got my original S-view cover.

The build quality is really good. It will definitely save your phone if you accidently drop it.
With the cover closed we can receive/reject call, access camera, music player and Action memo. And also see number of missed calls and messages.
However with the cover on we can't see the notification light, which is kind of annoying.

Not sure what the two pins are for on the back. Pretty sure they are not for the s-view function, because my grand 2's cover don't have any pins and still the s-view works fine. Are they for wireless charging?

Hey, your're RIGHT !!!

I did a small experiment after reading your post. I detached the cover, put a small piece of paper to insulate the contacts and the S View still works indeed !

In this case it must be the wireless charging - no idea what else could it be ?

The best would be to make a try by putting a covered phone on a wireless charger, unfortunatelly I have no access to such one :/

 

[T.R.S.]

Guys i need your help! I have the s cover,and i cant take a note with the cover on! Whenever i try i get that stupid pop up which you have to click the box and then press ok.However i only see the box, but not the button and as a result i get it every time! I tried making the font smaller but still.... Anyone know a solution?

 

[wojteks]

Guys i need your help! I have the s cover,and i cant take a note with the cover on! Whenever i try i get that stupid pop up which you have to click the box and then press ok.However i only see the box, but not the button and as a result i get it every time! I tried making the font smaller but still.... Anyone know a solution?

Looks as it's not implemented in the firmware, same as the SIM choice window when trying to make a call with the cover closed...