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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] AF85:
This is rather annoying. My case came with a separate chip which I dutifully fitted. Now, the S-view functionality works for a couple of hours after I put it on then stops working. It's an easy fix, I just have to pop the phone out of the case and put it back in but that's still very annoying. Any suggestions on how to fix it? I'm on 4.3, BTW.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] amrinal:
does Spigen SAV work on N9005XXUENB3

I see Polland has get the latest Kitkat updates (N9005XXUENB3), whether Spigen SAV working? is there someone who already upgraded?

(1st post, :laugh: specific questions)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
Yes flashed the Poland update Feb 2014... the S VIEW working ?... I'm user in Malaysia
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] pk1997:
Yes with the update the S VIEW working.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Ambkor:
I have one question guys.. I had the flip s-view case from samsung... my question is.. Using the original flip case of samsung, taking normal pictures was the most annoying thing.. the window covered the camera and the flash and unless that you just dont hold the window part of the case and take pictures with pretty much an A4 looking phone... this is the same thing with this case? And the camera using the S-view function is not good enough for me. So just wondering.. thanks!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
I have both, there is no difference in how you would use the camera, as the flip cover and window size are almost the same. Just curious, how would you envisage using the camera on the phone more practically with a flip cover? The main advantage of the SAV over the Samsung one is the protection.

For the 4.4.2 KitKat Poland FW update (N9005XXUENB3, 8th Feb) adopters that fixes the third party S-View issue, can you confirm the behavior of the 'Home' button has been restored as well? That is, you can press it now when the cover is in the closed position and it'll activate the phone again?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Ambkor:
I mean i just though it could be more easy to take pictures because of the material. Like maybe the material would make it easier to hold while you take a picture..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
It's nicer to hold, but putting any plastic or 'filter' in front of a camera lens will cause a loss of quality. If you want to use it that way (note, it's not designed to work like this), the cover flipped back entirely while taking a picture causes a vignetting effect (while it doesn't cover the camera lens), the top part of the SAV cover obscures the image and there is a dark shade on the top - not really recommended. As mentioned by some as well, if the SAV cover is not required at some times, just temporarily remove it and put it back when you need it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Ambkor:
I have a Zerolemon 10000, but i always had the feeling i would like this case :(, i also have the moga controller and i really thing it would be impossible to attach this phone with this case and the moga controller, i tried it with the zerolemon and it barely fit. But because of the case with the zerolemon i stop using the spen (I used to love it and use it all the time), so what you recommend my friend? :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
Why u stopped using SPen because of Zerolemon ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] eskasi:
Still no official update for me :(

I'm on a Malaysian phone and S view isn't working after the last update :(

Fix from Samsung still isn't here! ! ! Grrrr
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
you can use the Poland new official rom... XOE... I'm using it since last week ?

? SM-N9005 @ Tapatalk ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
All the above is true. There is one good thing about some of the fake cases though. You don't have to remove your phone's back to use them. When making the copies, they made a mistake and thought the official case would work the same as the S3 case. But for the Note 3 a chip is needed, hence you have to remove the back of your phone to get s-view working. For the fake case they give you a chip you put under the back cover of your phone, causes a bit of a bulge.

This is only an advantage, if like me, you remove the phone from the case, to use it naked, once or twice a day.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Jfree3000:
Anyone get a fake with the proper window size?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Riswthefalln:
All the fakes are the same so I don't think there is one out there that has a normal size window
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Ambkor:
because you need to pen the tiny flip cover all the time, and i think is supper annoying so i decide to stop using it. thats pretty much why.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
I am getting a replacement chip sent out.

What are your experiences with this?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] YukiChan456:
Works perfect for me!

:laugh: Claudia
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
JB 4.3 or KitKat 4.4?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] YukiChan456:
KitKat (Echoe Rom v.9)

Edit: Home Button works with Xposed S-View Modul!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
got the replacement chip , it worked for a moment and again stooped as in the case of the old one. It works again after the phone is removed and put back. i have a fake flip cover from ebay which costed me £6 and in past 4 months, it never gave me any issues. i am very annoyed with spigen's quality of product. Having paid the premium price i never expected to have these issues.

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i had a replacement chip and i it is giving me the same old problem . i am on 4.3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
I was on twitter and found another guy having the same issue, replacement chip also having the same old issue of intermittent sview function.

Can anyone please confirm the model number written on their replacement S view Chip.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
the fix for 4.4.2 is already out for international note 3, but regarding the 4.3 , there are issues of intermittent sview which i am victim of it too. Spigen sent a replacement chip and it turned out even that is also faulty.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SimpleChaos:
this is what was in my packet. My case is working perfectly with this chip, but I'm on 4.3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] FFC_Note3:
Spigen Slim Armor View worked

At first, I was hesitant to buy myself the SPG case becauze I'm currently on Android KitKat 4.4.2 (flashed and rooted) and we all know its disadvantages. But I still bought the case and tried to use the chip from my original samsung s-view case to my Spigen case. And there it goes. It worked like a charm.

Note: My phone is the international version SM N9005. (Hope my experience can help out)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
it would have always worked. the spigen case has not fault. the chip they use for the sleep wake function is the biggest culprit. but if you now flash the ne polish version i think na3 the original chip would have worked unless the chip is faulty as i case of other users including me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] darkcossack:
Does NFC work with this case?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mjs2011:
This looks great. It's a shame is so pricey!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] FFC_Note3:
Yup. Just tried NFC. All good.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] mehdi.moha:
How can i buy it on sweden/norway ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
Yup, my replacement chip is even worse (fails every couple of hours rather than days) than the old chip (before that failed completely).

Serial Number: AD20V1.0 (on chip)

SPIGEN Product serial Number: 4TKCA-1XIAC (on packaging)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] satcha:
Hi, sorry if this has been answered or evident otherwise, but where can we d/l the Polish version?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
Sorry, I cannot post outside links, but try the one found here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50319264&postcount=176

The Russian & German FW (KitKat fix update) is also available.

Edit: Looks like Singapore/Malaysia is being pushed now.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Fenix:
I really like this case. Can anyone tell me how it is in your hand when you turn the flip to the back of the phone? Is it comfortable? So you can use it by one hand...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
It fits nicely. First I thought it would be uncomfortable due to its size and shape but no, it is comfortable.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
Exactly the same case with me. Had to return it back for a refund

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is your replacement chip working fine. there are 3 people including me , for whom the replacement chip has turned out to be a nightmare. do you by any chance know the model no of the replacement chip you were sent.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
Even flashed Poland latest rom still original SView not consistent, not getting any replacement chip too ?

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azahoth:
I should have taken a note of the serial there but I am also having these issues. Will work fine for most of the day, then it seems to time out and stops functioning. Removing the phone from the case and placing it back restores the s view functionality, hardly a workaround though. I will assume I have the same chip as you if it was sent in a Glass Cardboard sleeve..what to do, what to do..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] benji667:
is that your home in the sview window?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
Its a fact now, that the chip is not good at all. ironically the cheap china case i bought from ebay 3 months back is till going strong. and have no issues with the sview and it spend 5x the less price than the spigen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azahoth:
Hmm, I wonder where those chips can be purchased from? That would be a descent solution at least.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] itsjusttim:
Why not just get a Go - Go stand and put it in your wallet for your portable phone stand? It's extremely durable and will work with every phone!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] randpost:
Link
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] itsjusttim:
http://www.gogostand.com/
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Albaholic:
Because I've never heard of it before now. Thanks, will definitely look into it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] itsjusttim:
I've had one for 2.5 years and it works perfectly! The seller is a nice guy also, highly recommended.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Albaholic:
Good to know. I was worried about the thing breaking after repeated folding and unfolding. I just tried making my own out of a cookie container we had laying around at work. The plastic immediately snapped upon folding.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] itsjusttim:
I purchased three originally but have purchased another two dozen since and have given them away to many friends.

Everyone still uses there's, and I have not found a way to destroy mine yet.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cherylbaker:
If anyone gets this case please post here.. it comes in purple .

Sent from my SPH-L900 using Xparent Purple Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jackdao:
That case should support NFC & wireless charging. I will give SPIGEN my money immediately!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Cool1guy:
Did anyone from India has purchased any Spigen cases in the past? I did ordered one when I had iPhone and it didn't even arrived till today, and it has been few years to the date I placed the order on their official website.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Rippley05:
I'm not real sure where it ships from, but none of them are "available" at this time after I enter my zip. It looks cool, but not if it's a PITA to actually get one haha. Thanks tho
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] itsjusttim:
He ships from Irvine, CA. Email him, he is a nice guy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Toney Starks:
how does the protection compare to the uag case?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GHOSTIVVI:
Has anyone heard from SPIGEN regarding the slim armor view case? My gf has one for her s4 and I'd love to get this for my note 3.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] RaptorMD:
Nope. I can't even get a reply to my order that I placed a week ago and the tracking # they gave me shows zero updates. I am finding their whole CS method disingenuous and their lack of follow through gives me reason for concern on any future business.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tfaulk88:
I hope they sell this case. I also hope they give us a straight answer soon as to whether or not they are gonna make this case.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] EvoJok3r:
This is an awesome case... I just got the N3 yesterday!!! MAKE THIS PLEASE!!! I need two's!!!!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] randpost:
same here. I am no longer interested in the view case. I retract my vote and like :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Marvelicious75:
With that level of committed customer enthusiasm, you can hardly blame their lack of interest in spending time and money on what will be a small niche. This is why there are thousands of different cases for I-clones, hundreds for S4's and very little for the Notes.

Seriously Spigen, come out with the case! I'll buy two just to make up for the guys jumping ship!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lqrt:
I bought the red and it looks AWESOME. But the camera seems badly aligned.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tackleberry23:
there is a ton of info in this thread.

i want to clarify whats up with this product. I have been eying it for a month now.

im on stock oem rom, unrooted (havent gotten around to root yet been busy fixing all my cars right now)

so on stock oem tmobile updated rom (4.3) is the case working 100% as it should? and the kit kat folks are having the issues? or is it hit or miss with the chip and just have to find the right one?

sorry, 99 pages hard to sort it all out.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
I tried putting that chip on to the spigen, but the way the spigen chip cut out is makes it difficult to fit those chip
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azahoth:
As it stands for most I presume, this case wont work out of the box, so they sent out chips which helped. However, the case works with s view for a limited time and the only way to get it working again is to remove the phone and replace it, rinse repeat. Those who did upgrade to 4.4 may not have any functionality at all - hence why I`m not upgrading until we know Samsung will address 3rd Party cases which enable S-View.

tl;dr Buy the case at your own risk, spigen support has been good to me. They sent out another chip (easy to install), they need to send another one out that perma fixes this issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] benji667:
i want to do this tell me how please hahah
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
did the 2nd replacement chip also had the same issue and has spigen acknowledged the fact that the replacement chip is also flaky
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azahoth:
This is where this could differ for some people. I got the case - contacted them, they sent out the chip labelled "4.3", but still have intermittent functionality. I haven't had a replacement for the replacement yet, but expect will be sent out one - just contacted them again. I`m "fairly" certain this will be sorted in the end...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
when i contacted them, they said me to return the case for a refund as they do not have any more solution beyond that.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azahoth:
Dang, that doesn't sound good, maybe they have just given up :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
sounds like it. I am looking for an alternative and my mind is blank on what should i do now
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
Yes, it is. ;)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] coolmingli:
Will the Spigen Armor View case scratch the phone screen like the Sansung S view cover reportedly done to some users?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] benji667:
my home looks good thru the view window too too bad its just pointless lol .. i mean u cant do anything from the home screen in the view window
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tackleberry23:
seems flaky for $60....ill skip it. thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
Fix for KitKat upgrade issue

Just updated to the Feb 2014 firmware (Malaysian) for the issue with the S-View no longer working.

The S-View/Wake functionality has been fixed - however the Home button is still not working. So it's still broken as far as I can say, I used this function a fair bit, to check the time on the go etc... Spigen now has a useless button on the case.

Has anyone reported this to Samsung & Spigen? I'm surprised this was not reported with the Poland update that came out a few weeks ago.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
The original S-View cover doesnt have Home Button on it so Samsung never put ability for Home Button to work while cover is on as everything is supposed to be made via View window (S-View). It was Spigen decision to put Home Button on the cover.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
This is true, however, the functionality of the button worked prior to the Kit Kat update. There has been a change that has been implemented that has not been rolled back - the button functions if the cover is 'open'.

1. Under Jelly Bean

With the Spigen Slim Armor View - one could use the Home button to wake the phone from the dormant state and have the S-View window light up.

2. Post Kit Kat update (Jan & Feb 2014 updates)

Samsung changed the function so that the Home button is disabled when the cover is recognized as closed. This may be some software recognition that the magnet is in the close position[?] As such the button on the front of the case is entirely useless unlike before.

Anyway, I've reported it both to Samsung and Spigen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
How did u report to samsung ? Do they have official support channel (email/twitter) for firmware issues ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
You can go to the Samsung websites for your country and there is a "Contact Us" - Live support or Email.

http://www.samsung.com/XYZ/info/contactus.html

where XYZ is your country TLD. You can select the Note 3 and then go and find the option "Software update".

Suggest you all do the same so they acknowledge the continuing issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
That's about it.

I have been offered a refund, which is a disappointment.

I guess I have four options;

Live with the case (which I like a lot), but without S View

Get a cheap case and cannibalise a reliable chip to get my case working

Root my phone and install [MOD][Xposed] S-View ALL the covers

Give up and sent my beloved case back

Any other options?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Delta09023:
Have you tried a factory reset of your phone? Are you on a stock firmware, no root or any other mods?

I'm just curious, as I have not rooted and have stock everything - the S-View activation on my Slim Armor View works perfectly and flawlessly. My one was from the initial batch (end of December 2013) and I have not seen any instance of it not working at all [besides the introduced KitKat update that broke the functionality] - it is smooth, responsive and quick.

I have tried several third party cases where they would all have problems (magnet too strong - flipping it back would activate; sometimes the S-View would not work requiring it to remove and set it back in place). I have not seen this at all with the genuine Spigen SAV under Jelly Bean. I've only used it for a day under the 'partially fixed' KitKat and have had no issues with the S-View feature... just wished Samsung had fixed the 'home button' too.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cybermungo:
I received my spigen case 2 days ago. And the s-view function is stopping after the first open of the cover. Before that I just left it closed and used the home key for activating s-view.

I'm on stock 4.3, no root.

Regards

Gesendet von meinem SM-N9005 mit Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
No mods, no root, stock 4.3 (waiting til post warranty)

Factory reset, was one of the first things I tried (always assume it's your fault), but no help at all.

The original chip wasn't too bad, a reset every couple of days I could live with. But that died.

The replacement was terrible from the get go, often only lasting an hour.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DrPhant0m:
I admit, I didn't read any of the 100 pages of this thread... but, is there any desire for Spigen to produce this case in more colors?

I dropped Spigen an email requesting more colors... but she said that they don't have plans for that.

I'd cast my vote for some shade of blue, trending on the darker side like Navy or the Indigo color of the samsung s-view case.

But... I'd settle for this:

Spoiler... I'm pretty sure it's a knock-off.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
nice color... how do you do it ?

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
Question for the knock off Spigen case owners. Specifically owners of the knock off's where you don't need to remove the back / battery cover of your phone, to use the case. Where you install the chip under your phones plastic back / battery cover.

Are you getting much of a bulge on the back of your phone, due to the chip being under the cover? The bulge on mine is not huge but enough that the phone rocks around when you lay it flay on a table, to type with two hands.

What are other people's experience with using the chip under the back cover?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] atn0716:
I bought a knock off from Ali express. The front Window on the case (the clear plastic part) is much bigger than the sview Window on the phone. The chip works. The plastic pieces are very flimsy. It very easy to break off. I wouldn't recommend buying the knock off. Sview case knock off works better than the spigen knock off.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
Spigen uk support has informed me that the case has been withdrawn for a revision. May be this time they get it ri8

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
Well that sucks.

I just got it a couple days ago!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
Mine still inconsistent even with Poland XOE 4.4.2... btw the home button not functional... so decide to use Spigen suggested apps instead the default SView by Samsung

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] apallohadas:
What app?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
Take a look at "Style View Cover"

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobius.rainbow

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] benji667:
this app is so lame compared to the sview
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
at least customizable, can answer call with home button & wake up via home button functional... that I need ? rather than SView default

? Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005 ?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jsanta11:
Am lost I will be receiving mines tomorrow, from what am reading once I get the kitkat update for my note 3 I will have issues with the case, am on T-Mobile USA
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
Spigen SAV Magnetic Power

For anyone there that having inconsistent experience with Spigen SAV not functioning properly it may be due to the low power of magnet on the left bottom cover (not powerful enough to trigger the S-View function).

It appears that the magnet power is getting low and even lower on each day usage, so what I did was inducing the magnet on the cover with another strong magnet for few hours straight and then voila it works back normal.

I think we need to re-induce the magnet every few months.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] The Benefactor:
I'm in the same boat.

Kind of overwhelmed with information now...and had I found this forum before I ordered the case, I most likely would not have pulled the trigger.

The customer service rep I exchanged emails with at Spigen assured me that I would not have any issues with the case, so I'll keep my fingers crossed and hope for the best...I really like the design of the case, and haven't come across anything else comparable.