[Q] open case to turn on - Nexus 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi:
that feature of so many N7 cases that turn on/off when you open/close the case ::
is that a N7 feature or a JB feature?
thanx

I have a cheap chinese one.
Its a hardware feature on the bezel of the device
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i like it.. thanx

amkaos said:
Hi:
that feature of so many N7 cases that turn on/off when you open/close the case ::
is that a N7 feature or a JB feature?
thanx
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It's a Nexus 7 feature. But you need a case with the sleep/wake functionality for it to work.
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I have a leather case and it has magnetic closer think this is what activates the open turn on.
From the darkest reaches of my mind...... Somebody turn on the light

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[Q]App/Alternate way of locking/unlocking Nexus 7 lock screen?

Hey guys. Quick question. I was just wondering if anyone knows a way or an app that can lock the Nexus 7 and unlock it as well? I've only had my Nexus 7 for a few days and even though i love it, the lock/unlock button above the volume rockers seems very flimsy and i fear that it may break or stop working one day.
does anyone know a way of unlocking and locking the tablet without using the power button? i've found plenty of apps that can lock it, but none that can unlock it. is it impossible?
Try The proximity screen off app in the play store. Or get a case with sleep/wake features.
I use Wake Up Screen to unlock with a shake, and Screen Off TL to switch off with a shake. Both apps are available in the PlayStore.
Edit: Number of shakes and strength are cutomizable.
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gs_0523 said:
Try The proximity screen off app in the play store. Or get a case with sleep/wake features.
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i just bought a case right before this comment from the local best buy which had NO Nexus 7 specific cases other than universal 7'' cases.
will be going to return it with nexus in hand for a magnetic case.
StrangerWeather said:
I use Wake Up Screen to unlock with a shake, and Screen Off TL to switch off with a shake. Both apps are available in the PlayStore.
Edit: Number of shakes and strength are cutomizable.
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i read reviews and how's the battery life with Wake Up Screen?
and thanks again both of you guys, for the suggestions!
Try a case with sleep/wake functionality.
veeman said:
Try a case with sleep/wake functionality.
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just ordered one from Amazon ironically. coming in this friday. excited to have my nexus protected now instead of leaving it at home all day.

Disable magnetic wake?

Is there any way to disable the magnetic wake feature? I bought a case off Amazon that has a magnet to automatically wake the tablet, and I've noticed that sometimes it'll turn the screen on while closed if the case is touched near the magnet. Since I plan on throwing this case in a backpack, I dont want the screen turning on often while not in use draining the battery. I'm running CM10.1, but I wouldn't mind switching roms if one had this feature.
Jotokun said:
Is there any way to disable the magnetic wake feature? I bought a case off Amazon that has a magnet to automatically wake the tablet, and I've noticed that sometimes it'll turn the screen on while closed if the case is touched near the magnet. Since I plan on throwing this case in a backpack, I dont want the screen turning on often while not in use draining the battery. I'm running CM10.1, but I wouldn't mind switching roms if one had this feature.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVnBh3tWQJE
A short piece of shim steel should do. In the youtube comments the creator says on how to get some / jury rig some.
Found this somewhere in the Nexus 7 forums.
TheAltruistic said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVnBh3tWQJE
A short piece of shim steel should do. In the youtube comments the creator says on how to get some / jury rig some.
Found this somewhere in the Nexus 7 forums.
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this person would like to DISable the magnetic wake feature.
As to how to do such a thing, I am clueless
Samzebian said:
this person would like to DISable the magnetic wake feature.
As to how to do such a thing, I am clueless
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That is the easiest method.
The alternative would be to go into the Android system and edit the way the drivers react to the response of the magnetic sleep / wake feature. This feature is built into the Android OS. The devs have expressed this can be quite dangerous and can produce unpredictable results especially if you aren't interested in debugging the issue.
I don't have the link anymore but you can definitely find it in the Nexus 7 Accessories forum where someone asked this same exact question.

[Q] Auto Screen Sleep/Wake

I have a Nexus 7 3g which I recently got it from Canada and ordered a flip case which had the auto sleep/wake function. However the auto sleep isn't working with the flip case. Can anyone please tell me, if the Nexus 7 3g has the capability of the auto sleep/wake function?? If yes how can I check that on the Nexus 7 or on the flip case (incase the flip case isn't working as it is supposed to). Any help would be much appreciated
Thanks
Yes it does, you should be able to do it with a magnet not sure where the sensor is though
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its going to be hard to test the auto sleep/on function without another case or so.
they work by using magnets and well, i wouldnt really put a magnet near the device...
but yes, the N7 does have the auto function, so if i had to guess which one isnt working i would say that your case might be defective

Smart Cover App

So I found out the hard way that the Tab 2 10.1 doesn't come with a proximity sensor (not sure how I missed this). Has anyone found an app that turns the screen on/off by opening and closing a case?
My assumption is that this isn't possible without a proximity sensor but thought I'd ask.
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Shouldn't be impossible at all.. the device auto senses what the screen light should be I do not know if it uses the camera for this or if there is a second sensor to accomplish this.. but it sounds totally feasible to write a program that senses total darkness to tell the device to sleep Im not so sure how turning it back on would work..this would be am awesome app please post back if you find one
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Here there, sorry I don't think it is possible, even smart cover app relys on proximity sensor.
And no, light sensor wouldn't work in dark places or at night.
I believe proximity sensor is only present in cellular models. If so, on your dialpad/keypad, type *#0*# -> sensor -> and place an object near the top of the tablet where the speaker and light/prox sensors are located.
Screen should turn green, and PROXIMITY:0.0 -> PROXIMITY:1.0
Im not much on coding but you would see some light at night from the screen unless the sensor just sucks or the case lets too much light escape i dont see why it wouldnt.
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mrkhigh said:
Im not much on coding but you would see some light at night from the screen unless the sensor just sucks or the case lets too much light escape i dont see why it wouldnt.
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The sensors are only effective if light in shinning directly above it. If light sensors were this sensitive (picking up light from screen), I adobt putting a smart cover on or putting it in your pocket isn't going to work since neither pockets or smart covers are completely light proof as sensors are near the top picking up reddish/faint light.
Cover isn't flat enough to stop screen backlight from traveling accorss the surface of tab and therefore sensors won't be triggered.
Common sense
do you try the Power Switch Pro?
Power Switch Pro works with my Tab 2 7.0 and I would think it would work with the 10.1. There is a lite version on Play that you can try. I liked it well enough to buy it.
chriscsh said:
do you try the Power Switch Pro?
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Tel864 said:
Power Switch Pro works with my Tab 2 7.0 and I would think it would work with the 10.1. There is a lite version on Play that you can try. I liked it well enough to buy it.
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I'll get it a shot and see if it works. Are you using the wireless or cellular version?
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Must be user error because power switch pro didn't work on my10.1
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emeraldayotte said:
I'll get it a shot and see if it works. Are you using the wireless or cellular version?
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I'm using the wireless version. It works on my Samsung and also on the wife's rooted Nook tablet. It actually works the best when using the motion sensor and laying it upside down when you want it to turn off. A couple of times it didn't respond as quickly when lying on the back, but it works 100% of the time when laid upside down.
emeraldayotte said:
Must be user error because power switch pro didn't work on my10.1
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i guess this only work on rooted device
emeraldayotte said:
So I found out the hard way that the Tab 2 10.1 doesn't come with a proximity sensor (not sure how I missed this). Has anyone found an app that turns the screen on/off by opening and closing a case?
My assumption is that this isn't possible without a proximity sensor but thought I'd ask.
Sent from my Kanged Tab2
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sourcespark.app.casesensor&feature=related_apps#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEwOSwiY29tLnNvdXJjZXNwYXJrLmFwcC5jYXNlc2Vuc29yIl0.
Here you go its not free but 0.99 is not alot works off light sensor
My p3100 has a proximity
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My p3100 has a proximity
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perhaps we should buy your p3100....no comment
There is also a app at google play called Killswitch Lite.
power switch pro seems to do the job to a certain point. it works good outside, but when you are inside a room or place with a litle less light it starts to pop up that notification window and shut down the screen. maybe be it can be adjusted with the light sensor sensitivity but i found that so disturbing that i disable it.
for me it doesnt do the desired job. if someone has some idea how to make this useful will be thankful.
karaern said:
power switch pro seems to do the job to a certain point. it works good outside, but when you are inside a room or place with a litle less light it starts to pop up that notification window and shut down the screen. maybe be it can be adjusted with the light sensor sensitivity but i found that so disturbing that i disable it.
for me it doesnt do the desired job. if someone has some idea how to make this useful will be thankful.
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Like I said earlier
searsh smart cover on google play best one is about 2 $
I use Case Sensor on my Tab 10.1" and it does it's job. It does use the light sensor so during night time or dark areas, it won't activate thinking the case is still covering the light sensor. This app is clever in that when you press the power button, it will override the app for a temporary amount of time. Good enough until someone else can think of a better way to execute or use a combination on different sensors to control the screen

[Q]Flip Case Auto Sleep Function

Hi All,
Did anyone purchase a case with the auto sleep function? It does not seem to work on mine even though advertised.. Does it actually work the with Tab 4?
Thanks.
I've tried running a magnet over it, and can't seem to find the supposed magnetic sensor anywhere.
Oh really? I wonder how safe is it to have magnets close to the screen... I hope no damage is done...
I got a cheap flip case on ebay and it is a smart case. For the price the quality is quite good. The magnet is about 1" from the left edge ON the screen. It has magnets to keep the cover closed also and it can be used as a stand.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/261492672271...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
aftershocks said:
Hi All,
Did anyone purchase a case with the auto sleep function? It does not seem to work on mine even though advertised.. Does it actually work the with Tab 4?
Thanks.
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I have a case (generic one from Amazon) and the auto-sleep (and auto-awake) functions work well.
I can't find the sensor on my 7. Does it have one?
I bought the Pellem case and it works well
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For an 8 right? Not a seven
Yep I have an 8
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Sorry everyone for the confussion.... Turns out the case I got from eBay was defective... I was able to get one that actually had the auto sleep function working...
I bought the official Samsung Book Cover Case for my Galaxy Tab 4 7". It does have magnets in it to support the wedge/propped up mode. The box even indicated the auto sleep/wake functionality. But it never did work.
I don't know about the 7 as I have an 8 but there is a check box under settings>general>accessories for the flip cover. On my tab if I put a magnet 1" from the top left ON the screen it shuts off. Hope this helps.

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