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Just a quick question, I brought a case for my nexus 7 and it has magnetic lip (open and close) and came with a pen i was wondering if the magnetic pen or case will cause any issues to the nexus ? i remember when i was little i was playing with magnets by my moms tv (big mistake) and boy.. was i grounded for years lol
rzr09 said:
Just a quick question, I brought a case for my nexus 7 and it has magnetic lip (open and close) and came with a pen i was wondering if the magnetic pen or case will cause any issues to the nexus ? i remember when i was little i was playing with magnets by my moms tv (big mistake) and boy.. was i grounded for years lol
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No it will not.
No. It won't. The magnet is for the lid and the sleep/wake feature
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rzr09 said:
Just a quick question, I brought a case for my nexus 7 and it has magnetic lip (open and close) and came with a pen i was wondering if the magnetic pen or case will cause any issues to the nexus ? i remember when i was little i was playing with magnets by my moms tv (big mistake) and boy.. was i grounded for years lol
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Sounds good where did you get it from?
I know the main issue with magnets near computers is that they can wipe the disk, because hard drives use magnitism to store bits. Flash doesnt, and is non-volitile. so you wont be messing with any of the memory. Also, it messed with old tv's because magnets were how they aligned the image (i think).
The nexus uses neither of these. Also, it has built in functionality that USES the magnet, as well as a decent amount of EMI shielding.
rzr09 said:
Just a quick question, I brought a case for my nexus 7 and it has magnetic lip (open and close) and came with a pen i was wondering if the magnetic pen or case will cause any issues to the nexus ? i remember when i was little i was playing with magnets by my moms tv (big mistake) and boy.. was i grounded for years lol
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Wouldn't be the Moko Slim Case would it? Just ordered one for my N7, very nice looking case and love the magnetic wake function and hand strap....
Yea I screwed a tv once by having unshielded speakers too close lol..
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I myself have a i-BLASON case came int he mail about 1 week after my nexus
works good yet I notice that the left side tends to "hug" the 7 a little to much so I have to push the case back so
I can get the touch to work on left edge. When i bought it there was a kick ass stylis in the picture just to get a
cheesy 3 for a buck stylis.
Bah it still works,
But the funny thing is I closed it up day and put it on my desk with out thinking. Later on I picket it up
and it felt heavier. I look and there was my screwdriver heads and a few other magnets stuck to it HA.
Just wondering if there is any way to disable the "wake on magnet" feature?
The case I bought is a portfolio/book cover type, and when I fold the cover around to the back of the tablet, to read in portrait mode, the magnet in the cover shuts off my screen, through the back of the tablet.
So, any way to get rid of this "feature"?
Thanks
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I'm sorry but I don't think it is possible to disable the magnet sensor. It's kind of like disabling a Graphics Card. It isn't really possible with an app without modifying the whole settings in the operating system. But I will say that it is weird having the magnet affect the sensor even though it is in the back? I really don't know about this. If I have an idea to help you for this I would tell you.
What is the name of your cover and when and where did you purchase it? This is a manufactures defect and they should replace your cover. This was very common when the "smart" covers first came out for the N7.
Of course you always have the opition of removing the magnet from the cover.
So, any way to get rid of this "feature"?
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yess...look this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVnBh3tWQJE
Thanks for all the replies.
That video is brilliant. Exactly my problem, and such a simple, invisible fix. Perfect!
Now, what can I take apart that has a steel shim in it...
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uvz said:
yess...look this video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVnBh3tWQJE
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Any idea where can I buy the steel shim ?
Maybe worth experimenting with aluminium foil to start with although that is not ferrous. Otherwise run around with a magnet looking for somthing to cut out thin shim
hki_peter said:
Any idea where can I buy the steel shim ?
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Same issue for me. I cut a steel shim from a simple pin button (circle badge). This pins are everywhere and they are made of steel. Works perfectly.
This xposed module does the job http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621807
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I bought this mount for my old galaxy s4, , and it worked fine.
It is designed so that you put a piece of high carbon metal in between the phone and the case, then you place it on the magnet and it sticks. It is a truly awesome dock, but I have a question. My S4 would not stick to it without the metal plate in the case, this phone will stick right to it without a case or the metal piece. This worries me.
Has anyone used a similar dock to this one, or can somebody let me know if this will damage my phone? I would just use it, but I heard that the camera's image stabilization is magnetic or something? I am hoping that somebody can give me some info regarding this.
Anybody?
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Juicy92 said:
Anybody?
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I guess most people are worried about putting a high powered magnet near their data.
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I guess most people are worried about putting a high powered magnet near their data.
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Definitely not putting any kind of magnet near my phone.
Lol there's a magnet in the Quickview case
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I also found out that QI chargers, like my phone supports, also contain a fairly strong magnet to hold the phone in position. The reason my phone was sticking to the magnet dock is because the QI receptor on the back of the phone (inside the back plastic) is magnetic so it can stick to the QI charging base.
Based on my research and my own experience, I am going to assume that it is safe considering I know 3 people using the dock have not had issues and my SGS4 was fine after a few months. I guess I answered my own question. I guess I was just looking for somebody who has used the dock for a longer period of time.
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I was considering this exact car mount. Glad someone is testing it cuz i was scared about the same thing. Make sure to let us know how it is!
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I use tetrax. Not sure if you have seen them. But I have been using them since my Iphone. And currently using it on my diztronic case.
However, you must place the magnet as closest to the buttons on the back side or your wireless charging wont work..
I recently purchased a similar mount that the OP posted, but with a suction mount. I haven't used it yet but will post back after using it.
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Thanks arson. I don't use wireless charging, at least not yet. The dock I have has about a 1" by 2" super thin piece of metal to put in between the case and the phone. The dock technically stuck to the qi receptor, but I didn't want to do it that way. What I am trying to say is that my metal piece is going to definitely cover up some of the qi receptor, plus I'd rather thave the magnet farrtger away from my camera if possible
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As long the magnet not near camera, it's fine.
I bought macro lens for smartphone and use magnet to stick on the camera. The result is, the OIS will be not working properly and the picture became blurry.
After that, I gave this lens to my little sister haha..
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Lol there's a magnet in the Quickview case
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Couldn't find Quickview case available for G2. You mean Quick Window case? I have it and there is no magnet in it...
fhasovic said:
Couldn't find Quickview case available for G2. You mean Quick Window case? I have it and there is no magnet in it...
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If the flap\cover on your case triggers the window widgets and wakes\suspends the phone then, yes, it does have a magnet in it.
Not sure how far back the practice goes, but my OG Droid used the same method to trigger Car Home when inserted into the car dock. I took the magnet out of the dock to prevent Car Home from launching.
Small high power neodymium magnets.
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I have been using a Mountek (the guys who invented this) CD slot mount for three months or so, on Samsung Galaxy S3, Nexus 7 and LG G2.
No issues with magnets on any of the devices. You can wiki the topic.
Screen issues? No, we don't have CRT displays.
Storage? No, flash memory is not magnetic.
Compass? Maybe, hasn't affected me (Co-Pilot Standard, Google Navigation) YMMV
Location Services / GPS? No, GPS uses satellites.
Speakers? It has its own magnets.
Camera? If mechanical zoom, perhaps. Digital zoom, no.
While one can't believe everything on the internet, the consensus is overwhelming that magnets generally do no harm to modern smartphones. I'd be more worried about wireless charging, yet it's becoming mainstream.
cggorman said:
If the flap\cover on your case triggers the window widgets and wakes\suspends the phone then, yes, it does have a magnet in it.
Not sure how far back the practice goes, but my OG Droid used the same method to trigger Car Home when inserted into the car dock. I took the magnet out of the dock to prevent Car Home from launching.
Small high power neodymium magnets.
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You're right! I have located one small magnet
Now that I've used the iMagnet suction mount for a few days I can chime in. It didn't affect my GPS signal and it didn't affect my camera. I didn't purchase a QI charger for my Verizon G2 so I can't comment on its affect. But I do love the flexibility this mount provides since it doesn't use any gripping arms. I'm using an Incipio Dual Pro case with the round magnet between the inner and outer shell. It fits perfectly.
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I have been using a QI charge rand the suction based mount like this.
Everything has been working flawless. No issues with GPS/DATA/ETC... everything still works.
No need to clip or adjust the holder for the mount. Its just put up and it works.
The only major downside? Well, two or three actually..
CONS:
1. The metal piece is small and thin. But it will still affect the way you use your case. Most cases are built to have nothing between case and phone. Even putting that slim metal piece makes it a little challenging to make just about any case sit flush. Including the Quick Window case, basic TPU case (which has worked the best), and my new incipio case.
2. Because of the metal, it usually affects NFC because it is right there. There might be a sweet spot to make it work with the metal there, but I usually have to take my phone out of the case or at least remove the metal. Main reason the cheap TPU cases work well. East on and off.
3. Pretty much the same as #2, but the metal also affects QI charging. Again, there might be a sweet spot, but I havent found it.
If you don't use NFC or use a QI charger and can deal with A LITTLE ill fitting on the case you own, then I think this is one of the best mounts out there.
I did not stick the metal I just have it loose in the case so I can remove it if necessary.
here is my custom made Cardboard VR headset.
its made from my old Oculus Rift DK1 HMD, i removed the backplate, removed the display system and cords, and im left with the lens assembly and focus adjust gear with straps.
a lil creativity and some stuff i had lying around and i now have a excellent built stable cardboard setup,
i used a piece of cardboard that i measured out the aproximate 5.5" section for the lcd to show thru, took a few attempts to get as close to perfect as i could.
went thru about 5 cardboard pieces in attempts to line up perfectly and center the display with the b lens cups.
once lined up, i took time to accurately place and hotglue some lego pieces, and glue the cardboard into the lens/headgear setup of the rift.
then using some more lego and velcro i made a nice strong solid locking brace leaving side to side centering adustability with the velcro
Lol did you put Lego on it? Does viewing quality better than normal Cardboard?
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Yes that's Lego, I'm notorious for using Lego in my phone accessories projects. I have a ps3 controller and phone holder I made from Lego as well.
I have tested with an actual cardboard unit, and viewing is WAY BETTER, I think it's due to the rifts eye cups, when I use the A cups everything is crystal clear and amazing.
I'm considering buying a magnetic car mount for my G6 because I'm lazy and don't want to have to fit my phone into the mount I currently have, but wondered about NFC.
I've got a thin Spigen case on my vG6 (dropped it, smashed the rear glass, had it fixed, don't want to repeat that again!) so I can place the magnet on the case rather than the phone, but if I do will this block or prevent Android Pay payments while the phone is in the case? Do these magnetic mounts for that?
Anyone tried one or tips on where to place the magnet to stop this happening?
Thanks
I tried and with the magnet in the back the phone does not do wireless charging so other features might not work depending on where you stick the metal plate.
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FCORivers said:
I tried and with the magnet in the back the phone does not do wireless charging so other features might not work depending on where you stick the metal plate.
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No wireless charging on mine anyway. I have the European 870 model
Wondering about the same thing. I've ordered a case with metal strip for magnetic holder, but will NFC still work?
I am using this one, NFC works just fine.
You can google or ebay 'Baseus Universal 360° Finger Ring Stand Phone Holder'
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I am using this one, NFC works just fine.
You can google or ebay 'Baseus Universal 360° Finger Ring Stand Phone Holder'
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Cheers mate.
That's gives me hope that any of the others should work fine too