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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] grabshell:
Just received an email with tracking no. for the replacement of my case. I really dont know if it's a chip or something but it says spigen slim armor view case.

I really do hope it is a new revision case. I will probably have it in 2 weeks time since this is an international order.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] x559x:
The orignal S-View case is a lot cheaper now! just in case people chose the slim armor view because they thought the orignal S-View was too expensive.:p $26+shipping when I posted this link

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...959&sr=1-2&keywords=sview+cover+galaxy+note+3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] AF85:
Mine's running French firmware, I updated to 4.4.2 and the functionality was completely broken, however, a mysterious second (30MB) update was required immediately afterwards. The case now works fully and doesn't seem to stop working after a few hours.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
On Amazon black is 50 and white is 55. But seeing all these issues I'll just pass. Plus using the fake one I have decided that I don't really have a need or use for sview.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
Hi, was this a response to my post above yours? If not ignore the below. If it was I am grateful for the response. Unfortunately it does not the address the question asked in my post. I.e no mention of the how bad the bulge was on the back of your phone with the s view chip under the cover. The issues with screen size not being right have been well documented and also mentioned in my post.

Anyone else have comments about their experience with putting the chip under their back cover, with the knock off?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b k w:
I filed a ticket with Spigen a while back but have not heard anything from them regarding the issue or how to begin the return process. Has anyone recently been able to return theirs for a refund?

I raised another ticket with them in the meantime hoping that someone returns my query.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
Returning mine through Amazon noting it as 'defective'.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cybermungo:
I have to do the same. ...

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b k w:
Ugh I bought mine directly through them.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] The Benefactor:
My SAV arrived yesterday - I taped the supplied chip into the case, and all seems to function as expected one day later.

I'll admit that after reading the numerous negative reviews here and elsewhere, I keep opening and closing the thing for no real reason other than to check and see if it still works.

:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
S View has been inconsistent with my Slim Armor View (I just received it). Two hours in and S View is no longer working.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jfree3000:
Yes, the bulge is very noticeable putting the chip under the back cover. It was so bad I just took the back cover off and attempted to use the fake. Bad thing is the fake is awful as well, the very noticeable larger window makes the case look awful.

The window is made of cheap plastic as well. Used my fake all of 30 minutes then tossed it somewhere on my computer desk, never to be seen or used again. IMHO the sview function gimmick wears off very fast. But some folks like it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] guyversudo:
Anyone know if one of the knock off cases front door would fit on the spigen oem case. Be cool to change out colors
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jfree3000:
If you like the big gap while using the fake, I'm sure it would fit.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GQnerd:
Help!

Hey guys, I also bought a knock off from aliexpress however I cannot get the chip to work, it never worked. The correct placement or defective chip. I'm on 4.3 TMO,...Any recommendations? I tried everything.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jfree3000:
Yes, remove the foam on the chip, should work after that. That's the only way I got mine working.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GQnerd:
Removed the foam, sir. Even put back the original back cover for applied pressure. No go. Grr! All I want is the s-view :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] The Benefactor:
Update - I made and received several calls and text messages over the last few hours, all while moving the case around a lot - and it still seems to be working...even the home button.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
SAV - Spigen replay

I'm sorry to see that I'm not the only one who suffer from SAV issue..

I just want to update that Spigen service customer recognize somewhat their SAV issue.

I've sent an email to Spigen that after period of use the S-View just stop to work..

The replay I got was:

"We did notice that most of the issue were resolved with the following steps:

Detach your phone from the case.Please remember to remove the back plate of your phone before attaching your phone to the case.On the area where the chips are located, please rub on the phone screen for 5 seconds."

I've tried that even before their replay like the rest of us..

Of course it didn't help..

I've sent a replay to them that it didn't help and let's hope that they have a good resolution for that.

Cheers y'all.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] czapla89:
@up

Same here ... I've got the same answer from spigen -their solution didn't help me neither. Now I'm waiting for second solution of this problem

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jfree3000:
Oh well that sucks, sorry man that's all I got.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] LimaOscarLima:
Hi! I want to buy this case mostly for running and working out. Do anybody know how the s view window work with third-party apps like Nike Running or Rocket Player (or any other music player in particular)?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
Don't be so optimistic.. After searching by myself for solution I've done something which is working for me (for now..) and hope it'll work for everyone who have the same issue..

What I did is that: (you'll need double sided foam)

1. Detached the SAV

2. Detached the chip from the soft layer of the SAV

3. On front of the chip where there is a wide area (at the bottom)

I've taped it with double sided foam (I used 3M)

4. On back of the chip I've taped all of it with double sided foam

4.1 Still on the back side at the upper side (where the pins are) I've taped another foam layer for the pins to be poshed by it to the other pins inside the Note3 (don't tape the all chip again as the pushing effect will less effective that way)

5. Attached the chip front side on the Note3 back side

6. Attached the soft layer of the SAV from top of the Note3 to its bottom

7. Attached the second layer and message the front and back of the Note3.

Hope it will work for you too, I'm like this for few hours which is a new record for me, because in my case before doing so the S-View stopped working every 5min tops..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] N9005:
IMHO Rocket or Powerplayer are possible with root and the S-View Xposed Mod :)

See my last post under Themes.

best regards
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DrPhant0m:
I've recently changed the DPI on my device to allow for better use of my screen real estate. This has negatively affected the display of the S-View Screen, which has now been scaled down to occupy the top-left 75% of the window. For the time being, there are few options, short of changing EVERY OTHER app DPI, leaving S-View untouched. (Is that still correct?)

My chip also seems to be exhibiting the problem where it doesn't always recognize the cover... And Spigen has offered to send me the replacement, which I must tape inside myself ... I'd rather return it for one that works, but I have decided to return it in favor of a Seidio Active case w/ holster. (Mostly because of the DPI issue)

In addition to the S-View issues both with the chip and the DPI (the latter is no fault of Spigen's), I have also decided that the inability to flip the case around and take a picture through the window (without having a blurry shadow on the picture from the bezel of the window) is also a deal-breaker. Also, the feel of the phone in my hand when the case is flipped all the way around is bugging me. Finally, when the case is closed, it's kind of hard to pop back open again. A magnetic closure or a better way to pop the case open one-handed would be preferred... and could contribute to a better hand-feel when the case if flipped all the way open. The ability to remove the hinge and take the cover off does solve most the issues I just stated... but that is a burden, and defeats most of the reasons I paid a premium for this case. My issues with the cover should be solved by redesigning the cover, not removing it.

Any thoughts?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WatskeBart:
S-View fail

Please let us know if this fixed your s-view issue :fingers-crossed:

I'm having the same issue's with the SPG SAV case. S-View works fine initially, but as soon as I open and close the cover S-View fails to work. I have to take the phone out of the case and back in again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] The Benefactor:
UPDATE #2 - I lost S-View functionality today less than 48 hours after receiving the case.

I've contacted Spigen for an RMA - I don't feel like playing around to get it to work as advertised...very disappointed.

I really like the design of the slim armor view case, but without consistent functionality of the S-View features, the case is pretty much useless to me.

Surprised that Spigen continues to ship these out knowing that there is a well-documented flaw with the design of the case.

Wish I had come across these forums before I placed the order.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
It should really work straight away. There are some s-view settings > general > accessory on the phone, but none that really turn it off and on, as far as I am aware.

There are 3 things that could be wrong.

- Bad chip. Make sure chip bridges bottom 2 out of the 3 contacts on the back of the phone and that chip has the orientation that the contacts are at the top and the electronics parts of the chip are at the bottom.

-Bad, weak,or missing magnet on the front cover. Front cover magnet is located at the bottom left of the from of the case, half way between the hinge and the base of the front. It can be tested if it is there with another magnet. Weakness can be solve by using a stronger magnet, magnetically stuck to it for a while to re-magnetize it

-Magnetic sensor not working on phone. This can be tested via apps or using another magnet while s-view chip is connected, around the same place on the phone that the magnet on the front cove would be if the cover was closed. It should cause s-view to work with another magnet as well. A negative result obviously can be caused by a bad chip as well though, so not 100% proof.

Hope that all helps. You may for the 6 or 7 dollars, just have to order a new one.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BOOMER_SOONER:
This is a troubling trend, spigen also had to discontinue their neo-hybrid case for the GS3. A flaw in the design around the buttons. I really like the looks of the slim armor s-view, hell I dont think Spigen makes an ugly case but all the issues with this one are just too much for a $50 case.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
:rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] czapla89:
didn't work for me ;/

now i'm waiting for a new chip from spigen .. may this will help ;o
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
Well.. :mad: My update is that it's stopped working again without any obvious reason that I can think of.. I can only say that it has taken longer period of time to fail.

Maybe the chip design have flows which spigen don't know of (or don't want to admit..).

Got an email which says that they gonna send me a new chip. (I'm still not optimistic about that though)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
Spigen SAV Magnet Power

For anyone who have problem with SAV working properly, try to fix its magnet power (original magnet power is too low). I induced Spigen magnet with bigger magnet for +-24 hours and it is working properly afterwards.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
Tried that with bigger magnet, but You see the problem is which the back side of the SAV (chip area) and not it's front. This is how when we detach the SAV and reattach it the S-View is back again..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
Sorry my fault. Forgot to say I used Spigen SAV with original S-View chip from Samsung so never been bothered by back cover chip but FYI that back chip is not the only SAV problem, that front magnet also posed problems so even after you have fixed back cover chip you still need to deal with that low powered magnet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gwuhua1984:
Does anyone that have the Slim Armor View also have iBolt car dock? I want to get this case, but I don't think the case will work well with my iBolt car dock.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sproglet:
I have the cover and ibolt dock. When the front cover is folded the note 3 is a little thick for the dock but it does fit. Just.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gwuhua1984:
Would you please share some pictures of the dock and the cover opened and closed?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
So, after a failed original chip, then a replacement chip that was even worse; I gave up and carefully pulled the chip out of a £5 ebay case and put that in.

Guess what?.... No problems at all (five days and counting)

Wonder if I can get Spigen to reinburse me £5 for fixing the problem with their case myself!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Richard_Feynman:
Can you provide a link here or in a PM to the cheapo case you bought? I would like to try that myself.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lee.asid:
I was planning to buy this. Didn't know this have so many issues. Too bad because I think this case is beautiful.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
Here is the link,

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/291054814...eName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

First I tried it in the cheapo case for a few days to check it worked ok.

Then I carefully peeled the IC out of the case using the edge of a credit card, and I mean carefully! the circuit board is quite fragile. I taped the IC to my phone (making sure it was on the bottom two pins... and the right way up!) and put it back in the cheapo case to make sure i hadn't killed it in the removal process. When I was happy the chip was still good, I put the Spigen case on (left the IC taped to phone, to be sure it stayed on the contact pins).

I have cut away the little rubber square of the Spigen case where the IC sits, I have a suspicion that the chip is overheating, which would explain the intermittent failure.

All good, six days and counting.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
The weirdest thing happened to me..

Yesterday's morning I've activated the Bluetooth on my Note3 to be paired with my car and from that moment the S-View is working exactly as I whised it to work from the beginning.

(For now it's already working more then 24H)

Can anyone try it too, to confirm?

UPDATE: After connecting to my charger the S-View isn't working again..

I've just got my replacement chip, working for now I'll update.

Cheers.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] 10pinto:
any one using this case with kit kat
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] grabshell:
Just got an official kk update couple of days ago. Everything is working ok with this case except the home button not functioning anymore.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] KwestJones:
Seems ok

I got my Note last Wednesday (March 5th), so it came with KitKat. I got my case on Friday, started using it Saturday. I was aware of this thread and the problems with the case but I decided to give it a shot anyway. When I first put the case on it, of course, it worked like a charm but hours later, it stopped working. The SView window was not showing when I closed the door or turned it with the door closed. I took it out of the case and put it back in and it would work again for several hours but then stop working.

Yesterday, I was browsing through the Xposed framework [ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1574401 ] modules and I found this [ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620399 ]. Its only been 24 hours or so but the window has been consistently working. Maybe its coincidental.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
Not coincidental, the S-View ALL the covers mod removes the need for the IC in your case. And, as the chip in your case is faulty, it is pretty much the same as not having a chip!

I was tempted to take this solution myself, but I don't want to root until I am out of warranty.

BTW I am gonna stick with JB 4.3, because although KK 4.4 updates have got S-view working you do lose the home button functionality.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
UPDATE - Spigen IC chip replacement

Well guys I got my replacement IC chip, and it's working as it should be for 3 days now, if in a week nothing change then I think that the first chip was a bad one and that's it.

I hope it'll be like that forever :fingers-crossed:

But.. just to be on the safe side I've bought another cheep case which one guy just tried and said that he toke out that case's IC chip and it's still working for him. :angel:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Hi all...

I have the m note 3 N9005 version which I updated yesterday to kitkat

I am using the same cover too and having the same issues as well.

I have been issued the replacement but yet to receive the new chip

My question is a bit different. I know that the home button click has been disabled via the update created by Samsung, but I need it back.

My device is being used in india currently and is anyways warranty free :p so I would like to root it and use the xpose frame work for full functionality.

Please help me in getting answers to the following -

1. If i root the device, will I stop getting update from samsung?

2. Ifi do get updates will I be able to apply them while being rooted?

2. If i am able to apply any patches will I loose root?

Thanks for this, and Mods sorry for raising this here but since I am trying to find solution to my case issues I thought people here would be able to help me better.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] b k w:
Installed the replacement chip from Spigen. Easy to do, less than 2 minutes worth of work.

What's unfortunate is that the case still exhibits the same problem as with the original chip.

Waiting for Spigen to reply... again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
Well you will have to install a JB 4.3 ROM then, KK 4.4 kills the home button functionality with S-View.

I suppose some clever fellow might be able to get it back with a MOD, but i think that will be unlikely (little incentive, as most S-view cases don't have a home button).

Personally, I will stick with JB 4.3, not missing much.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DrPhant0m:
I got the replacement chip from spigen. I haven't tried it yet, because I'm not convinced that this is the right case for me. I don't really like the hand-feel of it, especially when I'm holding it open to play a game or typing out a long message. The edges of the case get uncomfortable. It's also kind of hard to open one-handed, or with my hands full. No good for taking pictures... an already large phone gets twice as wide, and flimsy at the hinge.

I'm curious, though, if I can get a wireless charging cover, and use the replacement chip that I got from Spigen to convert a wireless charging-only cover to S-View and wireless charging.

While on the topic... I know that Samsung has at least announced their dual wireless charging / S-View case... but it seems to be only in black and white. Any news on it coming in other colors? Are there any 3rd parties making dual charge/view cases?

I had the Samsung S-View case at first, but I returned it because it would flap open if I held the case open for a while... kind of like a book or magazine if you stretch out the binding too far or too long. Spigen makes a magnetic clip for the stock case to fix this problem. Has anyone tried it? I also wasn't too thrilled about the sides and edges of the phone being exposed.

I'm currently using the Seidio DILEX (Active) case w/ holster, and it's my favorite so far... but I had to give up S-View. (Which was ok, since I changed the device DPI, which borked the S-View display) The stock Samsung case would be a nice "formal" case, though.... for nights when I want to feel aristocratic, as opposed to blue-collar. lol But... I'd want to figure out a fix for the DPI issue. Apparently, the S-View DPI isn't an individual setting in the xposed module, App Settings. I've looked/searched. Any help?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sakthus:
guys any idea if its available in india?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] czapla89:
I've just received new chip from spigen ang guess what ... didn't help still same problem after half an hour it stops working ......

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Chirpyone:
I just purchased my N3 at the end of February and immediately ordered the beautiful Spigen view case in white for it from Amazon. I received it two days later so excited. I put it on, loved that it didn't add as much bulk as I thought it would. The S view worked perfect (still have 4.3 on phone). Within 2 days being so gentle with my new "baby" the case broke at the hinge!!!! I never dropped it and was always super careful opening and closing it. The plastic cracked where the top screen attaches to the hinge. There is no fixing that! I am so mad!! I loved this case. For that much money you would think it would last more than two days!! So sending it back to amazon and trying to figure out what case to get now. :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
UPDATE - It's 5 days now that I'm using the replacement chip, and it work perfect. Phase be like that forever :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
wish I've got it too

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
Can u post pic to show where it's broken?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] The Benefactor:
Spigen customer service handles refunds fairly quickly...at least from my experience.

Got my refund credited a few days after they received my returned SAV case.

In my back-and-forth emails with Spigen customer service, I was told that they are well aware of the problems that some are having with the SAV, but that they constitute a very "small percentage" of Spigen customers.

I mentioned that I couldn't even imagine how many potential sales they were losing based on all the negative reviews the SAV case has received online, and they told me that they are "trying their best to resolve the issues".
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] maba:
Think Slim Armor cover hinge is not that strong so those who own one need to be careful when you want to remove the cover from the casing.

Probably the best way to do it is not to force it open rather remove the back cover from Note 3 and then pull out the cover easily without putting any pressure to the hinge.

Spigen should point this out in the manual or on their website.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BujinRikimaru:
UPDATE - I got my cheep S-View case (which is really cheep quality) and the interesting thing is that the IC chip it's equipped with is exactly the same as the replacement Spigen sent me.

The same label "A10 T8K" is on both IC chips too.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] matt514:
Not worth it

I have the slim armor s-view case, and although it is made of decent quality materials, I have had an issue with the hinge on it twice now. The little pegs on the hinge are weak and after about a month of general use, the pegs either break off or the holders for the pegs break. I love Spigen, but was pretty disappointed in this product for the price. There customer service is awesome, but this issue is just too much. I have had it replaced as well, so this is the second time this has happened to me. But if others report no problems than go for it, maybe I got the two defective ones they have.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Chirpyone:
Here are pictures. Sorry for the delay. I never dropped it or tried to take the cover off. Hope this helps.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
The regular Slim Armor has some issues too. Mine has never been dropped.