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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CraigAmey:
Not Worth It

I have the white cover and I have to say I'm a bit disappointed. The thing will not stay closed unless I put a heavy object on top of it or wrap a rubber band around the case. Nothing ever shows up in the window except the time, weather and stock music player. Not once has a notification ever shown up for anything, email, corporate mail, reminders ... nothing. Yes, you can take photos with it but they are square, not the full landscape portrait photos you get with the regular mode and the only option you have in that mode is Flash on/off.

It also covers up the notification LED, is a dust and fingerprint magnet inside and out and feels like cheap slippery plastic.

Remind me again why I paid $60 for this?

Ironically if you want a full protective case the Anker leather case I bought as an interim for $10 was much nicer (only problem was it doesn't have the s-pen cutout). I've ordered a Spigen case for $10 and will see how that goes.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
Which Spigen case did you get?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CraigAmey:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DCICXMU/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

and one of these too ... (Sandisk 64GB micro SDXC Extreme 90GB/s write/60GB/s read)

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00D6XTMFC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
Nice, I didn't realize that one was so thin. Also that's the same memory card I have. It works great except for the fact that the memory card does not take advantage of the USB 3 transfer speeds obviously. Only when you transfer directly to the phone can you get the max. USB 3 speeds. I saw on another forum that someone was having a hard time understanding that the card speed does not match the read/write speed of the phone so I thought I would throw that out there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] thatpimp007:
Pick up a black OEM S-View Flip Cover from the Fairfax, VA ATT store this afternoon and I'm not impressed. While the quality is nice, I feel like it makes the phone a bit bulky. Actually reminded me of the old days when I use to carry around my checkbook. So for those of you who are old enough to remember what a checkbook is, imagine carrying around your checkbook with a full set of checks. I do appreciate that it's a little raised in the back so you don't scrape up your camera if your phone is laying on a cement bench or something.

Also thought it was weird that while you get notifications for emails, texts, etc. you have to still open the cover to read them versus being able to keep the cover closed and clicking on the notification icon to read the message. It would be nice if you could use a custom image on the window versus Samsung's pre-configured screens but perhaps that'll come with a later software update. In the meantime I plan on returning mine back to the AT&T store.

If anyone is dying to have the cover and cannot find one in their local store, PM me and maybe we can work something out. I'm not sure if this is against the rules but if it is then apologies in advance and moderators please feel free to delete.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
I actually do remember walking around with a check book so I guess I'm pretty old. In regard to the notification, it would defeat the purpose of a screen lock for most if you can just read the message from the S View panel. I thought it was more of a security feature to not let you just access the message from the cover. In regards to it being bulky .... well, this is the thinnest case with a cover you can get. I mean, it practically replaces your back cover so there is zero bulk on the back and only extra material on the front of the phone. Think about it, every other case goes on top of the back cover which would immediately add more bulk that this one or the same if it's a really thin one like the Spigen the previous poster mentioned. If it was a case with a front cover then hands down this will be thinner than most.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] davparks:
New Problem

Hey guys. I am having a new problem withe S-View cover and note 3. I just got both yesterday. But I am noticing as the cover is breaking that if I flip the cover around the back of the phone and set it down on something. Eventually my phone will go into S-View mode with the cover flipped around the back. Annoying because if the phone thinks its in S-View mode it does not let you do anything. Almost like the magnets are too strong and the screen is reading them through the phone. It does not happen if its in my hand. The cover has to be totally flat to back like sitting on a desk for a few min or if I push the phone down against the cover it does it every time. I'm concerned once the cover breaks in and gets real flimsy like my S4 cover did it will be a persistent issue. Can you guys try to replicate this problem I think I got a defective cover. I contacted Samsung and they said try a different cover. Thanks guys.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] brooon:
It is quite sad that Samsung doesnt offer these "classic" protective covers+ for our N3. I simply LOVED them all the time - doesnt matter if it was on the s3, the Note 2 or the S4. This kind of hardcase is just what I want & need.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] legrunt:
Used a dremel to open up a small hole for the notification LED.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] LaCleo:
oh my, i want that on mine haha

i dun hav the tools, and i dun dare lol
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] andrianarison:
Hi all. Even removing the lockscreen, I do not find a way to have the third screen with mails (gmail and email notifications being on the status bar)

Any idea?

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
What 3rd screen? I thought the S View cover only ha 2 screens. Do you have a screen shot or anything from online to share?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] andrianarison:
Here it is, I try to get the first one

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Tekara:
When you get a text message the third screen becomes available to you to use for reading the new message.

It would be nice if you could use it to view old messages since 9 times out of 10 the screen goes off before my slow self finishes reading the text and I end up having to open the messaging program :).
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
Thanks guys. I guess maybe I didn't see that third screen because I have the pattern screen lock on
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] andrianarison:
Even removing pin or sliding... I do not get it.

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
It worked for me. As soon as I set my screen lock option to 'None' I now get the option to swipe left or right to see a list of my messages or to see the widgets. It makes perfect sense but I'm going to choose to keep my screen lock on. On a side note, when I first got the phone I had the option of ripple or water color unlock effect but now I seem to only have water color. Does anyone else have both options?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Hi, I got the official S View cover yesterday (I am in France). 69€ - 30% from operator (bouygues telecom) - 20€ from Samsung

I am quite happy with it even if I was more used to the slip case system of my previous phone (HTC HD2).

But the fact that you can put the phone on your ear without opening the cover finally convince me.

The device stays thin and easy to handle. It will protect the phone in a bag or in a pocket. In case of jumping out an unfortunately opened bag, I can imagine that the cover will not stay close and the phone may reach the ground on the window or the edge...

I hope that more applications will be soon available (contact & call history to launch a new call, mail reader) and of course the google music player instead of the samsung one.

I will ask for an exchange as there is a 0,5mm black dot on the plastic windows I cannot get ride off. For such a price, I should get a perfect product!

I should even try to exchange it with the official wireless charging cover as it seems available (only 5€ more on this webstore!) in France.

Finally here is my review of the messages notification feature.

When you power on the mobile without opening the cover, you got the main screen:

When you slide right the notification icon you got the notification screen:

When you click on the missing call part:

You can then launch the call

If you press the upper-right cross, you go back to the main screen which is now a little bit different. You can see the 3 pages sign at the bottom:

Sliding to the left, you have the notification screen back.

If you click on the message notification, you got this disappointing message:

Approximative translation: "Arrival of a new message. Open the cover to show the message details"

Do you confirm you have the same behaviour?

Isn't it possible to read the sms messages without opening the cover?

Do you got email notification? I don't...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
I had the same behavior but as I said that seems like it would be a security issue for me because anyone who picks up my phone could then read my messages so I put my screen lock back on which then eliminates the slide to the right feature of S View and leaves you with main screen and the slide to the left widget screen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Well, actually, I have no screen lock, and anyone who opens the cover can already read my messages...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] NoFanboy:
You wanna make a guide? (:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Would be great!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ChappellHeel:
How do you do the foursquare check in thing for 30% off? I've got the app installed.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flexte:
Just check in when you get to the store it should display the special. at one of my tmobile stores the didn't even ask to look and applied the discount. at the other one she wanted to look at my phone.

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I just picked mine up today withe discount so i figured i would give it a try. I knew the notification led was covered and didn't realize how big of an issue it was until i put the phone in the dock. I like dock mode on the phone because i use it as a night clock. with the cover it doesn't work.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] legrunt:
Actually, its no big deal.

Plug the phone in and switch off the screen to get the led to light up.

Get a ruler, measure EXACTLY from the leftmost "hole" in the speaker grill, to the center of the led.

Close the cover, measure out again the same distance, from the leftmost hole, mark the cover with a pin.

(note, the LED does NOT sit at the same "level" as the speaker grill, it is very slightly higher)

Once you've marked the location where to drill with the pin, you can optionally use a belt hole puncher to mark out a circle.

(don't try to punch through with the belt hole puncher, it wont work because that plastic is tough as schmitcz!)

So now you've got the center point and a circle marked, remove the cover, place it on a wooden or plastic surface you don't mind damaging.

Get a needle taper point dremel bit and go to town!

(use low speed, buzz a little at a time. If the plastic gets too hot, it will melt, instead of abrading off and cause a ridge to form under the "leather")
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mhoepfin:
So my question is how in the world do you use the phone one handed with this case on?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
Flip the cover to the back and it's like there is no case on at all.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mhoepfin:
Just seems like it adds a lot of bulk, that it would be hard to hold or type.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kyan~:
I have the galaxy note 3 and s-view cover. Along with the GALAXY GEAR, I have the best of everything!!!! :)

BEST OF ALL, NONE OF THIS COST ME ANYTHING! Ah, the benefits of being samsung ambassador ;)

The S-View is nice, but I wish I can have more than just camera, music player, and snote. Stuff like calendar or calculator would be nice.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
With this case it is replacing your back cover so it is actually less bulk than any other case available with a cover. Flipping the cover to the back adds less bulk than most cases that only protect the back of your phone.

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Wow! You jumped for the Gear. I wasn't sure if I would make great use of it but I must say that I'm a bit jealous. As for the case, I agree. I hope there will be a way to add your own widgets in the future.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mhoepfin:
Ok so I just ran out at lunch and got the SView with the Tmobile discount. You are right, very slim when folding around and using one handed. This is a great case.

I also have a Gear, so it does feel like the complete package now :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
Great! Like everyone had pointed out, sometimes if the case is open for a while it takes a bit longer to close completely flat on its own but you could just turn the phone over for a minute and it should stay shut or simply put it back in your pocket when you are done using it. I honestly feel like that's is the only area for design improvement ... a clasp of some sort . I'm making my own
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Snakiest:
Gentlemen, did anybody figure out how to make notifications appear? I read some suggestions on the previous pages, and while I do get notifications for phone calls, I get nothing for emails. Tried both Gmail and Samsung's mail client connected to gmail. The notification pops up in the notification bar as usual. :confused: I guess I have to mention that my Note 3 is Japanese, KDDI AU branded. I refuse to believe this version does not support email notifications...:mad:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
I dont have any notification problems. It just worked as soon as I put the cover on.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] legrunt:
Sorry if I'm a bit slow on the uptake, but what does this have to do with the s-view cover?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CraigAmey:
He means notifications in the s-view window. Most common culprit is having a pattern or pin lock screen. If that is the case you're out of luck as far as notifications go.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
I thought he was saying that he didn't get the notification in his S View window. I could be wrong.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] legrunt:
OIC...

Sorry.

Glad I got the gear, so I dont have to worry about lockscreens...

:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Snakiest:
Sorry, guys, LEt me clarify. Yes, I am talking about the third screen in S Vew Flip Cover. I disabled screen lock as was suggested previously, so once I get a missed call, the third screen pops up with it. However, email notifications don't. I turn on the S view screen, and the notification is in the notification bar above, same as usual, in other words. :( As I said, I did disable the screen lock, so it works, but only partially.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] theonedub:
Will having the lock screen on prevent weather from showing on the sview window, too? Can't get the temperature to pop up at all.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Isun:
NO, I have screen lock on and I have the weather showing on the S View window. The only thing you lose when you use screen lock is the third screen that shows the list of your text and calls.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] weespeed:
You have to turn it to show the weather. It's under accessory->S View Cover->Select Info Shown in settings.

To have it update you have to have the Samsung weather widget. Mine didn't update when I didn't have that widget.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CraigAmey:
Settings->Device->Lock screen->S View Cover->Select Info Shown cover->Weather = ON
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sergio_sss:
I like the way the cover looks and feels, the only thing i think it is missing is like a magnet or a wing to the right so that it stays close all the time, I believe that trough the time of opening too much it might not close well later on.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] theonedub:
I have the option turned on and the large 4x2 widget on my home screen yet the weather still does not show.

Ideas?

Edit:

Figured it out, need to have location settings on.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] recepo1:
Can you change the music player from the stock samsung to google play music?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] njfoses:
Nope.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RamuhRx7:
Car Dock

Was wondering if these Folio-type cases have any problem fitting into a clamp-type in-car phone holder? such as this
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] physicsguymatt:
I use my S view cover folded back with the iBolt xpro dock and have had no issues at all. I was worried it would warp the case where the supports clamp onto the phone, but hasn't happened. I also removed one of the two springs as suggested in the car dock thread to make it easier to get in and out of the dock one handed and also provides a lighter grip, which helps.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Yes, same here (France). As I described it in my previous post. And I cannot read the new received SMS. Any ideas guys?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] LeoCFZ:
I can not read new texts either. It just says "new message" and then another "new message". Maybe it isn't possible to read messages? seems like a waste to me since the cover gives a nice large square for text.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Do you also get "new messages" for emails?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] LeoCFZ:
For emails, I don't even have an option to preview them. So far, only for texts I have seen a 'third window' of notifications.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Snakiest:
Somebody should contact their live support and ask. They have live chat here.

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EF-CN900BBESTA

I did, and was stupid enough to say yes when they checked my IP and asked if I lived in Japan... You know their answer - they are not qualified enough to talk about flip covers bought in Japan. I think Samsung should train them better, really, besides the cover here is an imported version with a Japanese sticker glued on top of the original cover...

The dearth of guidance on how to use the cover right is really depressing.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
First, could someone confirm he can get on their s-view square screen:

- message (SMS) content

- email notification (other than the notification on the classic notification bar)

- email content

I read all this topic and it is not clear to me.

Thanx
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pedro2NR:
I can get SMS content.

Once, that happens, the 3rd screen appears to the left of the default page.

When sliding to view the notification, it only states the name of the sender. Slide on the name of the sender to view the actual message.

I haven't setup my email to test out email notifications. Gmail notifications do not work on S-view.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mhoepfin:
For me the sview is worthless for notifications, in fact you see less notifications in the notification bar too.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dodgebizkit:
Genius

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Sent by my right hand, on a rare occasion when it is not otherwise engaged.

{Nexus ⁴ stock unrooted 4.3 with Kii Keyboard.}
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Well I don't: the name does not appear, only "Messages" and "New message" + the time of reception, and when I click (I cannot slide), a message invite me to open the cover to read the message (cf. here)

I have no security lock enabled, or any slide to unlock screen either.

But it behaves as if the message content cannot be revealed because of security or something... :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mikeone33:
I agree, they tried to sell me one at the store.... Way too much.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pedro2NR:
It's hard to see the screen shots but can you send a screen shot of how it appears on your end?

BTW, how do we perform a screen shot in S View?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
I did photos of the screens with a webcam.

Please check my previous post and click on the thumbnails to enlarge the pictures: you should see them clearly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sodomanaz:
You sure you have preview message on in the sms "more" settings?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] yafa:
Right! This is it! Thanks a lot
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TJCacher:
I was not able to get sms notifications on my s-view display, even following all advice on this thread:

- Turned lock screen off

- Assured that notifications were enabled in stock Messaging app

I've got an AT&T branded Note 3, which has an AT&T app that can integrate voice calls, sms messages and voicemails, and I had set that up as my default sms manager.

I found I had to turn that app completely off using the application manager settings.

After that, notifications appear in my s-view display and the reluctant left-hand-side slide control and "third screen" messaging display appeared.

This may be really obvious to many of you, I know, but it took me a long time to think of doing that. Hopefully this may save someone else from being frustrated like I was.

BTW, I have the stock email app fully set up and working with notifications functioning perfectly, but have yet to see any indication of incoming emails on the s-view display.

Would appreciate any tips on how I might get that feature working.

(I know this isn't an AT&T Note 3 forum, but it's the best and most active s-view related thread on xda. Hope it's considered ok to post about a brand-related issue here. I check all Note 3 forums always before posting.)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sodomanaz:
I think most of us are accustomed to dumping any application that states AT&T that we probably never noticed. Nice find.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] conchchowder:
I really like the window which the flip cover offers but I HATE the S View window and how it shuts of in 2 seconds and offers little functionality. I have Chronos running (from CM) and it is at the top of my Note 3 screen. I removed the proximity connector chip (the 2 gold pin chip on the back of the case) and put a piece of tape over the adhesive so I could replace it if I needed to. I put the chip on another piece of tape so I could re-attach it to the case. Now when I close the case, my screen shows through the window and not the SView. I set the screen timeout to 30 seconds of no use so the battery still stays good. I love being able to have a new window to look at. One day, a good ROM will be out to mod the SView screen and I will put the chip back in.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] _Epic:
If anyone wants to sell their S - View case then please PM me! :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vikramdhani:
Where can I find the OEM s view case
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] naimmkassim:
Anyone get scratch bezel after using s view? Its doesnt seem to protect the bezel...:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] aureldoku:
Has anyone figuered out what kind of sensor or part is attached to the two connectors in the OEM case? I requested a tear down video at Android authority but habe no answer of them yet.

sent from GT-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vikramdhani:
Why you want to know lol planning a secret s view on steroids for all of us
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kkhidr:
Hello Note 3 users :)

I had setup for my corporate mail and as security wise it applies a pin-lock mandatory. My question is: Does S-view mode work in pinlock screen? Or this is not applied..I tired to make alot if searching but nothing is mentioned about that..so if any one has OEM S-view flip can try and advise before I buy one...

Thanks :)