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[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyuta Syuko:
Ok so I tried enabling Screen Mirroring but it told me to disconnect the HDMI cable first. Guess I'll just have to wait till I get paid again and get a different HDMI cable to try with (one without Ethernet) and see if I have better results.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibeachdude:
I was reading an article from pcmag about screen mirroring (Google "How to Connect Your Samsung Galaxy S 4 to Your TV"). It said something about using a specific MHL to HDMI connector and then connecting a separate HDMI cable and a power cable. I'm not sure why you would need all of the extra cables, especially the power cable. I would think that the digital audio and video signals would be low enough power that it would use less power than the backlight. Maybe there is something specific about the pinout of the Samsung USB that requires that particular cable. If I get a chance to try my other cable tonight, I will post the results. Good luck.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyuta Syuko:
I had posted in the S4 QA section there are two different types of MHL-HDMI adapters.

A 5-pin variation for the older generation of phones like the S2 and the Infuse.

A 11-pin variation for the newer generation of phones like the S3 and S4.

The adapter does need some power to power it since it is an electronic device but not much. The rest of the power that's not used by the adapter is used to charge the phone.

I initially bought a 5-pin adapter because I didn't research enough before hand (it was a bit of an impulse buy) and so I didn't know there were two different types. I then bought an official Samsung MHL-HDMI 11-pin adpater which is what I've been using now.

I really think the issue is with the cables I'm trying to use so when I do get paid again I'm going to buy a HDMI cable with just the base A/V transfer and see if that works.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibeachdude:
Please ignore what I said altogether. I assumed that I had a cable from my previous phone that would work for HDMI, but the cable that I have isn't even a USB connector. It has a completely different plug on it. I never used it on my last phone, and I didn't even remember the phone having two different plugs. Now, I am wanting to get the proper cable and try it. I have always thought that it would be cool to run XBMC on my phone.

Found this one: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-MHL-To-HDTV-Smart-Adapter-For-Samsung-Galaxy-S3-S-III-EPL-3FHUBEGSTA-/261233789076?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3cd2bf4894

I will post my results when it comes in.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyuta Syuko:
That's the one I have now. :D
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dibeachdude:
My cable came in today, and it works perfectly. It is the original Samsung (EPL-3FHUBEGSTA) MHL to HDMI cable. I noticed that they raised the price on ebay by $5.00. They can still be found for around $11 or $12 though. All I did was plug mine in to the phone, the power cable, and HDMI, and then, I selected "Screen Mirroring" in settings. The problem may be with you monitor. I have seen some monitors that do not connect with certain HDMI devices. I think it has something to do with supporting 1080i vs 1080p. I've never been able to test the theory, but at work we have a large plasma TV that very few devices (almost none) will connect to. I have found a few other, usually smaller, monitors that seem to do the same thing. Good luck.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyuta Syuko:
Are you using a HDMI cable with Ethernet or just an A/V HDMI cable? All the HDMI cables I have have Ethernet except maybe my 360 HDMI cable. I'm going to order this other cable online and try with that and if it doesn't work then I'm just going to assume my monitor is like what you said. Just a fyi it's supposed to support 1080p.
[Galaxy S 4 Active Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kyuta Syuko:
Ok just thought I'd provide an update. I got the Belkin A/V (no Ethernet) cable in today and it too didn't work so I'm just going to chalk it up to my monitor not supporting the MHL signal. I suppose I shouldn't be too surprised since it is a computer monitor after all.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mickliq:
Just found this

http://dx-box.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-smart-shell-stand-case-for-google-nexus-7-fhd-2013-2nd-gen.html

I've loved the Nillkin cases I purchased for my phones (One X, One X+ and now SGS 4).

Tempted to purchase but still waiting on the cheaper cases I bought on Amazon before I pull the trigger.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aaa111sss:
$19.99 seems a little expensive. Does it has the smart cover function?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] lokko21:
Looks nice and it has all the smart features...

Sent from My Tweaked Note II
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] danvee:
Looks no different from the Moko or Poetic which cost less than ½ the cost.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mickliq:
I suspect the quality of the Nillkin materials are much better
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mehdi_s82:
Have u had a Nillkin case before? Their quality for the price is unrivaled
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] danvee:
In fact, I have. For my old (now sold) Nexus 7 2012.

Other than the markings there was no discernable difference between that and my friends' Poetic and iBlason(IIRC) cases. Both of which holding up nicely after a year's time.

Unless this N7 2013 case is different, I'll stick by my assessment.

Basically, you spend your money, and make your choice... :thumbup:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] con100:
Most likely this one and the others that look like this are probably close to the same. As someone said in a different thread they buy them in bulk from somewhere and apply the companies branding.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] danvee:
That would have been me.... :beer:

Not uncommon, in fact, very common.

If you order a few hundred units, they'd put YOUR name on them. In nice, hot stamped, pseudo gold leaf even... :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] vagelis:
I must agree that there is great difference on the overall feel and materials of the Nillkin.

I have the poetic slimline and the moko already, and gladly shelled the $16 for one from eBay just now.

I had the Nillkin for my now gifted to nephews' OG 7, and knowing all brands I was really waiting for it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] macaumen:
Does it have magnet to hold the cover tight when closed?

Does it have magnet to maintain the triangle shape when folded as the stand?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
No and no, just the auto wake/sleep feature I believe
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tomdot:
I bought and received this case (from Taobao to Hong Kong)

I don't have the device with me at the moment so I will take pictures tonight with it in the case.

Initial impressions are that the leather is very soft and the back cover is made in very high quality (leather wrapped around the plastic shell) and see no exposed plastic bits. Furthermore the "baseball" stitching on the cover is very nicely done, and very pliable with no stiffness.

Will update with fitment and auto sleep/wake tonight!
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tsupersonic:
Page brings me to an "Account suspended." That's shady, no thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] andyahs:
What page? Link is good.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tomdot:
I bought and received this case (from Taobao to Hong Kong)

I don't have the device with me at the moment so I will take pictures tonight with it in the case.

Initial impressions are that the leather is very soft and the back cover is made in very high quality (faux leather wrapped around the plastic shell) and see no exposed plastic bits. Furthermore the "baseball" stitching on the cover is very nicely done, and very pliable with no stiffness.

UPDATE: fitment is good and cut outs are accurate. Speaker grilles are properly cut and quality of the case is insane against the 11USD value. Must buy given the current case selection on the market. The case is light weight and made of very thick "leather".

The only minor quibble I have with the case is that the magnet doesn't keep the flap closed completely. Auto sleep/wake occurs without fault with a 1 second delay. (standard among cases). Finally the "Nillkin" logo is not very prominent making this a very stealthy case.

Rating: 8/10
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] mickliq:
Price is now $15.89 on dx-box.com. Also noticed they have a white version and it seems there are also Red and Grey version elsewhere.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RyanTX:
Does anyone know if this will fit a 2013 model or is it 2012? It doesn't say anywhere in the description.

http://www.amazon.com/Nillkin-Ultra...79&sr=8-1-fkmr1&keywords=nillkin+nexus+7+2013
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] HKSpeed:
2012. no camera hole the back upper-left.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rpr69:
I have this case for my Nexus 7 first gen, and I love it, except that the front cover edge has started to split. Hard to explain, I'll try and get a pic, but basically the outer layer and the inner micro-fibre layer are coming apart at the outside seam. I'm looking for a similar case for my 2013 N7, not sure if I'd get the Nillkin again based on the previous experience.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
that's what crazy glue is for
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Stanlehh:
when you open the flip and try to press the sides of the plastic shell holding onto the tablet, do you feel like the case produce a squeaky sound like it's not solid firm in clamping onto the body of the tablet.

do let me know as I have the same case which just arrived, just wanna confirm if this is a norm.

thanks! ;)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] just_visiting:
I just bought one an hr a go. I post back when I receive it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kcchen:
I'm confused about the "leather" wrap. Is it real or PU? The following states that it's real leather...

http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3529&page=1
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] tomdot:
NOT Squeaky... and NOT feeling like plastic.

It does feel like real leather. I have no reason to believe it's not? It appears to be thin layer stuck nicely to a plastic frame. Definitely feels more expensive than it is.

FYI the back feels more like leather than the front flap
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kcchen:
Thanks! I think I know what you mean. My Moko case for my N7 was supposed to be leather, but I was always skeptical... :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] adit9989:
Received my case yesterday (I had a Nillkin leather for N7 first gen and I loved it). This one does not disappoint, perfect fit, nice touch feeling. Wake up works perfectly played a number of time, never failed. Strongly recommended (got it from eBay there are a few sellers now, took about 3 weeks to get it).Not squeaky. The package has all signs and seals of an original Nillkin (I read that with the first gen there were many cheap lookalike cases out there, but lower quality).
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
Got mine today. Nice feel to the leather. The case flap doesn't stay closed if you turn it upside down, unlike the Poetic. The wake/sleep function works fine though. Not sure which I like better but I'm waiting for the Noreve I ordered before deciding.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] JPowered:
Just received mine in the mail today. :victory:

Includes a screen protector, very nice and accurate fit, almost edge to edge coverage.

Case feels premium and sturdy. The Nexus 7 fits snug inside.

Auto sleep/wake function works as advertised with minimum to no lag.

Flip cover offers soft microfiber interior and closes flat.

Versatile use as a stand or tilt for typing.

Cutouts for rear camera, ports, buttons and speakers are spot on. ;)

Tried charging on my wireless orb, grips the surface and charges perfectly fine.

No quirks I can speak of as of now. :fingers-crossed:

Highly recommend this case.

Some photos below.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Got mine today as well and love it! I have a question to those who also received their. What package did yours come in? Mine didn't come in the usual nillkin packaging like the one I had for my original nexus 7. Came in a clear bag with the case and the screen protector and also a long blue sticker(but sure what that would be for)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Some pics
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Sorry for the multiple posts, apparently I can't edit my posts and put pics in them...weird, says I don't have permission
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
the more I use the Nillkin the less I'm liking it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] JPowered:
Got mine in the same packaging as yours.

I contacted the eBay seller, and he assured me the case was 100% authentic but they usually repackage it for shipment, but you can request it to be shipped in original Nillkin packaging next time.

I am pretty sure the blue sticker is used as a de-dusting sticker, as indicated on Nillkin's Website, though I did not have to use it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Yeah that's what I was thinking but wasn't sure. Thanks for the info :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] robomasterxp:
hi, can anyone let me know the thickness of the case? I know that the moko/poetic is 14mm and hoping this one would be thinner :fingers-crossed:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] himchen:
Got both the moko and the nillkin today and the nillkin is definitly thinner, 12mm. Really like it
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] harajyuks:
Some of those pictures look a little janky by the lower speaker grill.:what:
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
Some say thinner, I say flimsy. That wouldn't have bothered me if they had remembered to provide a way to keep the cover closed, but they didn't.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] stanglifemike:
The Moko UltraSlim? Which do you like better so far? I received the Moko UltraSlim in all white a couple days ago. Absolutely LOVE it and have zero complaints about it!!! Just wondering what your opinions are on the two since you have both. Thanks
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] himchen:
I have both the Nillkin and the Moko UltraSlim in black.

The Nillkin plastic back is thinner and the switches and speaker are cut as oval holes. The backside of the plastic has a structure that feels "leather like". When closed, there is no magnet and metal that keep the cover from sliding slightly away, but I can live with that.

The Moko Ultraslim feels more bulky, and the case is completly open at the speaker and switch positions. The plastic on the backside has a leather like coating except around the border where the plastic also looks and feels thicker than the Nillkin. The metal clip on the right side keeps the cover closed at the two magnets, I personally dislike that metal clip, because it disrupts the look and feel, but this is a matter of taste.

All in all, the Nillkin looks and feels more elegant to me, though there are no big differences except for the thickness. QI loading works with both of them.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RedDevils88:
Just received my case 2 days ago and I really like the size of this case it gives the nexus 7.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Morganator:
Look's awesome. Didn't know it comes with a stylus too. I've ordered mine, now for the long wait. Where did you order yours from and how long did it take to come?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] RedDevils88:
the stylus was given by the seller. i bought mine from a china website :)
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
How does the triangle hold? Looking for another one then my no name moko, think this is the best (slimmest) one
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
It holds pretty well
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] aiiee:
I didn't think it held it's shape well at all. No magnets, it's always sliding all around and falling over.

:(
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
Now I'm curious for more opinions about the triangle
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kcchen:
Me too. I've read that the triangle does have magnets... but it sounds like it may not.

I've got the similar Poetic case and the magnets are a little too strong... but makes the triangle very sturdy.

In any case, I hope to be getting mine any day now...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
It doesn't have any magnets to keep the triangle together but with mine it holds nicely but everyone's experience will probably differ
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] WANSTE:
we also use the Nillkin case for my Nexus 7 , that's very fit
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kingzzz69:
Nillkin have a v series nexus 7 2013 smart cover, claim to have magnets on the front that prevent it from flapping around under gravity. Can get it from ebay, for about 14$. Will probably get one to try
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
yeah saw that one mentioned in another forum, looks better too in my opinion. curious about the thickness though, I would trade in my moko clone for a nillkin because it's supposed to be 12 mm instead of 18, but is this v series also 12 mm? The official site only states the packege size, not the cover size.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
found some details on ebay:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Nillkin-V-L...es_Covers_Keyboard_Folios&hash=item25827c863c

case is supposed to be 13mm

I think I'll just order one and see..
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Dropshots:
Does anyone already have the Nillkin V-version case? I am interested in whether or not it holds the triangle in position for the video/typing stand. The poetic case (video) does have this feature, so I was wondering if the Nillkin has it too.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Teeohbee:
Any update on the new V series of Nillkin cases?

Hard to find any details about the differences between the two. Anyone received theirs?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
I have mine at the house but I'm at work at the moment,I'll check it out and post pics and info when I get off
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
I must say this case looks and feels much better than the other, it has a textured back and the flap is a little stiff than the other one but it will loosen after use. Really not much difference than the other one except the textured back and how the flap is attached.

There is one main problem tho, THERE'S NO MAGNETIC CLASP TO KEEP THE FLAP SHUT!!! Even tho it's in the description on the site!! That's the main reason I order this one.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
strange... can anyone confirm the lack of magnets in the v series? it's even on nillkin home page..

http://nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3577&page=1

I'm waiting for mine, it was shipped from china 1 week ago, I expect it somewhere next week
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Yeah mine doesn't, just the one for sleep /wake. Can't believe they would advertise that and it not be on there.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Anyone else receive the v series case? Does yours have the magnetic snap they claim they have on it?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jpde:
I'd be interested too. I also wouldn't be surprised if sellers mixed up the different versions as they look very similar and aren't really distinguishable by name. If it has the magnets then it'd be my favorite option as far as cases go. At least it keeps the pu leather style to just the front.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] prulleman:
sellers could probably mix them up when the item is in the box, but the buyer should see the difference when you know what you bought... the leather back with stitched flap is quite different from the plastic back with non stitched front flap
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Noren2:
Hi, I bought it there :

http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=141060073586&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It's a VSerie, and it has 0 magnet on front. I'm very disappointed.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] jpde:
That's disappointing. Have you tried contacting the seller?

I asked one of the sellers on aliexpress about it but they haven't replied yet.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] Noren2:
Nope, but it's an authentic product, I checked on Nillkin website with the security code on the box ...

"非常感谢您购买 耐尔金（NILLKIN） 原装正品。

Thank you for buying Nillkin original authentic products."

Humpf.. On their original page that you can translate with google :

http://translate.google.fr/translate?sl=auto&tl=en&js=n&prev=_t&hl=fr&ie=UTF-8&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nillkin.com%2Fchinese%2Fproshow.asp%3Fmid%3D2%26sid%3D0%26tid%3D0%26cid%3D1%26scid%3D13%26id%3D3577%26page%3D1&act=url

There is no mention of a front magnet beside "interior has special magnetic, with sleep and suspend / resume function, enhance battery life"

But that's not the same story on the english page :

http://www.nillkin.com/english/proshow.asp?mid=2&sid=0&tid=0&cid=1&scid=13&id=3577&page=1

"The leather cover will not open with gravity. " => I guess the translator was very optimistic
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] rexant1:
Yeah same with mine but still a nice case none the less. Would be nice to get what's advertised tho.

Hey Noren2, is your lid to the case stiff? Mine is, a lot stiffer than the other version of this case
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] swisstourist:
Velcro dude!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lc8RFPZUkiQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] severi12:
I just got my nillkin case, but was disappointed to notice that the sleep Wake function doesn't work almost at all! It has actually worked only a few times, but most times the opening or closing doesn't have any effect.

Anybody with similar experiences? Maybe I just got a defective one?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] kcchen:
Also received my Nilkin V series case (bought on ebay for $14) and it has no magnets...

My original Nilikin at least had a magnet to turn off the display and wake on open.

I'm thinking the V series I recieved is a knock-off...
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] flagger:
Bought my black V series case from an ebay seller called nillkin_case. It does automatically turn on/off my N7 (32gb wifi). It also doesn't have a clasp or elastic band to keep it closed when not in use.

The triangle stand tends to unfold really easily. Probably cause the PU leather/cardboard is still stiff. The back of the case is also hard plastic and doesn't have much friction. My solution was to jam the outer fold inside the triangle so it doesn't unfold: http://imageshack.us/a/img196/5251/8azg.jpg. Seems to work fine after that.

Overall, it's a cheap case and you get what you pay for

Pros:

- Cheap

- Thin

- No built in handle to hold when unfolded and using 1 handed

- All cutouts for buttons and speakers are correct

- Auto sleep function works

Cons:

- Triangle stand doesn't hold. This may change when the leather/cardboard loosens up

- No clasp to keep it closed when not in use
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] eric_son:
Thanks for the feedback that everybody gave. Despite the lack of the advertised clasp, I decided to go for the the V-series case as well.

Pretty much happy with it.
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] lapocompris:
I bought the same case, but I can't have the smart cover function, is there any setting to do on the Nexus to get it ?
[Nexus 7 (2013) Accessories] swisstourist:
Mine is not stitched but glued....

Seem there are different model of nillkin v