Case Magnet triggers noise in Nexus 5

[theguyoo]

Hi, first time on your forums.

I recently bought a nexus 5 (very pleased) but when sliding it into its new case, I noticed the phone makes a sound when the case magnet is in contact with the back end of the phone.

The sound is always the same, a short sound, two notes going up then two going down. Is this some kind of warning? Am I damaging my phone or is this some kind of not so helpful feature that can hopefully be disabled?

Thanks for your help.

 

[nx1977]

Under settings > sounds you can untick "screen lock sounds"

You should hear the same sound if you press the power button to lock the screen

 

[theguyoo]

Thanks for your reply but it's not the problem. Switching lock sounds off didn't work and the lock screen sound is not the alert sound I get with the magnet, it sounds more like a notification than a lock.

 

[happydundee]

Could it be the Phone thinking its found a QI wireless charging dock, and think its charging as thats the sound I get when I connect to my wireless charger?

 

[theguyoo]

Maybe... Any idea how I would test this?

Edit: Checked some videos online. Looks fairly plausible, the charger does have a magnet grip but the alarm sound is different, only three notes not four. Seems strange, no?

 

[happydundee]

Em, connect it to a wireless charger

 

[theguyoo]

Ha, I guess, I just don't have one lying around that's the problem.

 

[mysticalnyte]

Ha, I guess, I just don't have one lying around that's the problem.

That's what it is. My 4 and 5 do the same noise on both of my wireless chargers.
Nothing to be alarmed from, it's just the noise saying "I'm on the charger!" so you know it's sitting on the "sweetspot".

 

[zipred]

That's what it is. My 4 and 5 do the same noise on both of my wireless chargers.
Nothing to be alarmed from, it's just the noise saying "I'm on the charger!" so you know it's sitting on the "sweetspot".

My Nexus 5 also emits this alert to acknowledge its in the proper spot on the wireless charger. I like that, as well as the convenience of not having to plug it in.

 

[Hook]

However, I believe the OP is stating he doesn't have such a charger and is getting this sound when the magnet in his case makes contact with the back of the device. Seems odd.

What case do you have. Can you link to it. Just curious...

 

[vandyman]

The magnet maybe triggering the NFC chip. Put a credit card to the back of the Nexus and you will see what I mean.

 

[theguyoo]

The magnet maybe triggering the NFC chip. Put a credit card to the back of the Nexus and you will see what I mean.

Ha! Genius! Yeah it was indeed my credit card. The case is one of those wallet cases and the card touches the back of the case when I fold it back.

What do I do now? Can I turn it off?

 

[Rxpert83]

Ha! Genius! Yeah it was indeed my credit card. The case is one of those wallet cases and the card touches the back of the case when I fold it back.

What do I do now? Can I turn it off?

You can turn NFC off via settings>more

 

[vandyman]

Ha! Genius! Yeah it was indeed my credit card. The case is one of those wallet cases and the card touches the back of the case when I fold it back.

What do I do now? Can I turn it off?

You can try moving the magnetic card strip to the other side.
If the strip is on the outer edge, it will make contact on center of phone when folded over. If the strip is on the inner
edge, it will miss the phone on the back left when folded over.