Help Nexus 7 Smart Off feature?

[Shocky]

I'm not sure if your guys are aware of this but flip cases with magnets can turn off the screen when you close them.

Unfortunately for a case I've just bought it also turns off the screen of when I flip the cover around the back of the device which is very annoying.

I don't really want to use the N7 with the flap bit hanging off so would really love to disable this "feature". Is that possible?

 

[MSUgEEk]

Wow, wasn't aware my N7 had a feature to smart-off to me Kidding

Not aware of anything right now that would disable that. Maybe a feature in future ROMs but of course you would need to root.

 

[Unforgiven]

I'm not sure if your guys are aware of this but flip cases with magnets can turn off the screen when you close them.

Unfortunately for a case I've just bought it also turns off the screen of when I flip the cover around the back of the device which is very annoying.

I don't really want to use the N7 with the flap bit hanging off so would really love to disable this "feature". Is that possible?

Check with the vendor. Another vendor (possibly the same one) is offering free replacements for the magnet too strong issue.

 

[Shocky]

Wow, wasn't aware my N7 had a feature to smart-off to me Kidding

Not aware of anything right now that would disable that. Maybe a feature in future ROMs but of course you would need to root.

Yeah, it's something you could do with cases on the iPad, unfortunately it seems Google copied them.

Basically if your flip case has a magnet or magnetic strip it will turn the screen off when it gets too close to the tablet.

 

[MSUgEEk]

Yeah, it's something you could do with cases on the iPad, unfortunately it seems Google copied them.

Basically if your flip case has a magnet or magnetic strip it will turn the screen off when it gets too close to the tablet.

I'm aware just some humor. I have an N7 as well, but my case functions normally.

 

[MartinS]

LuvTab Carbon Fibre works OK, but my N7 is naked most of the time. I only use the case when outside/travelling.

 

[Shocky]

Check with the vendor. Another vendor (possibly the same one) is offering free replacements for the magnet too strong issue.

It's Yoobao, but I think just get a refund from the supplier because it's also a really bad fit, screen and camera don't look centred.

Goes to show spending extra doesn't always mean you get a quality product.

 

[MSUgEEk]

I've been extremely pleased with this cover and it's really cheap

Amazon.com: MoKo(TM) Slim Cover Case for Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus, Black (with Automatic Sleep/Wake Function,Flip Stand, Elastic Hand Strap, and Stylus Loop)--Lifetime Warranty: Computers & Accessories

 

[AntimonyER]

I have a Moko, which has this feature, but they fixed the screen off when folded over issue already

edit: ninja'd by svt.... I am starting to think you are my long lost twin.

 

[MSUgEEk]

I have a Moko, which has this feature, but they fixed the screen off when folded over issue already

edit: ninja'd by svt.... I am starting to think you are my long lost twin.

Haha, the possibility seems increasingly likely

 

[bjtcars]

The first case I ordered (casecrown) was enroute when I got an email saying it was defective because of the magnet shutting it down when the case was open all the way so they said they will send me another one that didn't do that. Well I have both cases and they both shut the N7 down when fully open. With the 2nd (CaseCrown Ace Flip Case) though I don't have to fully open it to hold it so it works.http://www.amazon.com/CaseCrown-Google-Built-magnet-feature/dp/B008K9TSG0

 

[idic]

Yeah, it's something you could do with cases on the iPad, unfortunately it seems Google copied them.

Basically if your flip case has a magnet or magnetic strip it will turn the screen off when it gets too close to the tablet.

Actually this was a feature RIM introduced on the BlackBerry long before Apple used it.

It's just natural development of useful features, something Apple is currently tying to stamp out in the courtroom. This post is another example of Apple taking a feature and marketing it well some people think they invented it!

 

[Shocky]

Actually this was a feature RIM introduced on the BlackBerry long before Apple used it.

It's just natural development of useful features, something Apple is currently tying to stamp out in the courtroom. This post is another example of Apple taking a feature and marketing it well some people think they invented it!

Marketing it well? I never even knew the feature existed until I searched for it today and found threads from iPad users.

I don't really care who invented the feature, Whoever invented it can shove it.

 

[colchiro]

I like this Moko better.... not so cheap looking. Amazon.com: MoKo(TM) Slim-fit Cover Case for Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus, Black (with Automatic Sleep/Wake Function, Protective Hardback, Built-in Multi-angle Stand, Elastic Hand Strap, and Stylus Loop)--Lifetime Warranty: Computers & Acces

 

[seVer]

got it. love it.

Poetic HardBack Protective Case for the Google Nexus 7 Android Tablet by Asus (Automatically Wakes and Puts the Nexus 7 to Sleep)(3 Year Manufacturer Warranty From Poetic)

 

[RichSz]

Marketing it well? I never even knew the feature existed until I searched for it today and found threads from iPad users.

I don't really care who invented the feature, Whoever invented it can shove it.

To each their own. I ordered the YooMee case and the automatic sleep/wake function makes it almost perfect. I disabled the lock so when I open the case, the home screen comes on, ready to use. I've had NO problems with folding the case back on itself. Never a false sleep.

 

[tcat007]

Funny, the cases in the last 2 replys look identical, and also identical to the one I bought (when it was $7.59) here. It is a very nice case, high quality, perfect on/off, all ports and switches very easy to access.

 

[colchiro]

Many of these cases had intro pricing and have gone up a few $$.

 

[shiv81]

I have the Yoomee case also and have never got the sleep/wake working. I even got a replacement and no go. It does have a zagg screen on it, but I don't want to take it off since it payed so much for it. Does anyone have a screen protector on their N7 and have gotten this to work? Or is my N7 defective?

 

[shawn672]

Got a Poetic case, has this feature. Simple but great

 

[FamousAmos]

Got a Poetic case, has this feature. Simple but great

Same here. Works wonderfully.