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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
It actually big different on the cutout, but I love those fancy color like Yellow and Green. So hope Genuine Spigen got more colors than Black & White. The big drawback I seen on this is the S View window which is too big than suppose size.

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For those that want to know how Genuine look likes in nearly every angle view of Spigen SlimArmor View. ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kinezos84:
I ordered the knock off from alliexpress...i talked with almost every seller and i can tell you that they all sell the same case from the same factory..there is only one model that requires the back cover to be on the phone..all of that because they made the case only by looking photos and they had it before spigen even ship the first one...now the real deal is available they will sure buy one and copy 100%...maybe some seller told that the back cover hasto be off in a knock off because he read the official spigen specs because as far as know most sellers havent seen the product they sell in real...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Does this case come with the wireless charging?

The pictures on the Amazon site show 2 pins on the back that sits next to the battery?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Another question:

Does this case have the same "scratching" problem as the Samsung View??
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
I've got that same crappy screen protector with the cut out for the status LED. Why would anyone ever think the status LED needs a cut out in a clear film?! :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] amebiasis:
Lol I bought mine from the Verizon store, had them put it on before I even walked out. I have no idea it's not like it causes the LED to blur
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
This might come in handy for the people who have s-view covers that don't have the pins or don't want to bother with the pins. It's an s-view app that uses the proximity sensor to activate the s-view function. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2433744
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] amebiasis:
So just curious does anyone know if there's been any development work done for customized s views? Or does anyone know the location of the wallpapers and default font/color that we could go in and change?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
The app I just posted let's you customize.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] amebiasis:
Ya I was playing around with that the other day, I'm looking to with the stock sview as I do like the features and layout just wondering if there's been and my mods to the actual system yet. I'd also just like to be able to change stocks wall paper.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
Yeah not a lot of options for s-view as of yet. Guess its a niche market.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Riswthefalln:
so is the glass on either the real or fake cases scratch proof as they say? the scratches on my sview case are starting to get bad
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
The cases windows aren't scratch proof. The couple of reviews on YouTube say that you get scratches. It's only plastic so it's going to scratch. If it was gorilla glass it'd be different.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Riswthefalln:
so they aren't dang well there goes this case for me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] theorioles33:
The only thing I am not liking at the moment is that the sview music widget doesn't work with any of my other music apps. PowerAmp, Slacker and Rdio don't show up in sview. Looks like only the stock music player works.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Warrior1975:
I like this case. It's very nice. Looks very sexy, but I like Seidio better right now. Could be because I'm not using sview since I'm running CM at the moment. That probably will change when I go back to TW.

Sent from my SM-N900T using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
Hi amebiasis,

thanks for the review. So just to confirm, you don't need to remove your phone's back to use this case? Can you confirm if the fit with the back on in the case causes any worries? Or if sticking the pin chip under the phone back looks likely to case any damage due to space?

If this is all confirmed it looks like this is the case for me. Ironic that in making a mistake on copying from the original they have made a case that, for my requirements, is better than the original... If all is good I will have to move quickly to get one before they correct their mistake....
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
There are 3 versions of this case.

The first is the original Spigen slim armor view that requires you to remove the battery cover because the s-view pins are built into the case. http://www.spigen.com/galaxy-note-3-case-slim-armor-view.html

The second is a knock off that is just like the original and requires you to remove the battery cover like the original. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bran...w-Case-without-retail-package/1573440703.html

Third is a knock off that doesn't require you to remove the battery cover because it comes with the s-view contact pins that you tape to the inside of your battery cover. This version should be bigger than the other 2 simply because you put the whole phone inside of it. http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newe...e-for-Samsung-Galaxy-Note-III/1549537464.html
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] amebiasis:
About to jump on a plane just saw this, so quickly no worries. Everything looks original and fits like like a glove! If your looking to keep the phones back on bit then this is the case for you. I use a wallet Case 90 percent of the time and the pin chip is still in my phone unless I popped the back off and showed you you never know they were there.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
I don't know that the two knock-offs are actually different versions from each other because the S-View chip is removable from most and the battery door is thin enough that the case doesn't really need to be different. I've used my original Slim Armor (not View) both with and without the battery door and there is no way to tell.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] slow_one:
Justo pre order this case. I hope that it is as awsome as it looks.:fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
The One on Aliexpress, are they fake , i mean what about the quality of those
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
Anything from Aliexpress is fake .... Quality should be acceptable but nowhere near the real deal.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
AlienXpress is big fake world online shopping store, but the quality is ok one.

AlienXpress is targeting for global market, it is same under one hood - Alibaba where TaoBao came from.

http://news.alibaba.com/specials/aboutalibaba/aligroup/index.html
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ph0b0s123:
Has anyone had the second type of case. On the third type it is confirmed you can use it with your phone's back still on, but the sview window is a bit too big. It leaves a cm or half of window on the bottom that is bigger than the sview display.

See penultimate picture here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49320027&postcount=624

Am interested to see if the second type of case has the same issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vladleo:
Problem

After flashing original kitkat on my note 3 I lost sview functionality on my spigen sav....works with original but not with spigen...Please help
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] samuelchua:
Just got my SAV Black for my note 3 but i find that sometimes the S VIEW doesn't work...and this is getting really irritating...or is mine a lemon set? Any others experienced too?? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
Samsung is BAD!

Samsung did some changes on S View in latest 4.4.2 ROM.

I have 3 S View cover/case and only the Genuine Samsung S View Flip Cover is working!

Not working for counterfeit one, include Genuine Spigen SlimArmor View !!! OMG!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
Well, it does have the "Made for Samsung Galaxy" badge, so Samsung may have some 'splainin' to do.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Xanza89:
I just got mine in the mail today, ordered the black version directly from Spigen. Really nice case, there a couple minor things that I don't care for about it but overall it is a very sturdy and well made case. I haven't had any issues with the S-view not working, although I am running 4.3 and everyone that I have seen having issues is on 4.4. One thing I didn't really care for is how bad fingerprints and dust show on the window, it's also doesn't have the smoothest feel whenever using the S-pen. The latch on the cover is great, makes it easy to secure the cover in place. The cover is a bit loose though when opened, i wish that it was a bit more stiff. All of the ports are easily accessible and I like having the home button on the front. I'm not sure about the white version but the black case has a rubbery feel to it and grips quite nicely. I also like that you can detach the front cover, although it is fairly hard to get back on. Overall I am pretty happy with this case, I feel that it would protect my phone if I dropped it and it's nice to have the level of protection that is included as well as the S-View features.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
Spigen has arrived. Amazing!! Perfect protection. It's my second cover made by Spigen. And yes, this poll was a good idea!!! Thanks to “thatsnailguy“!! ;)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] charly-whiskey:
Same here. Seems that this is another strange way to deprive their customers of the right to decide where to buy, what to buy, and what to do with their property.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sekretaznman:
Im having the same issue :crying: Mine seems to happen right after I unplug my phone from charging. I emailed them about the problem. Hopefully I can get a replacement. Also, I tried checking Amazon reviews and saw this:

There's two solutions for this defect.

A. Get a replacement or...

B. Add a 3 x1 inch of paper (1/2 inch thick) pressed vertically against the right bottom side (slim side) of the case just below the metal pieces. This will align it properly. You'll know it's working when you have a tougher time closing the clasp. Good luck!!

Havent tried this yet but may give it a shot when I get home.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] marcus316:
Of my fake one just got in and I hate it, I got it from Ail site and it's nothing like the photo it's cheap plastic and I need to know if the real one is plastic or metal. Cause if the real one is plastic I'm definitely not ordering me one, this case sucks but glad it was only $9.00 instead of $50 but you get what you pay for this case is going in the garbage. So is the real one plastic or metal pleas let me know cause if it's plastic I'll keep my money
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
The real case is plastic. Have you not read or watched any of the reviews?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] MoonProject:
I have received mine last Friday. The case is rubbery, while the cover feels more like plastic.

At the beginning S-view did not work well, but I did what another one proposed some comments before, to turn off the note3 and wait for a moment. Then turn it on again. Since then no issues anymore. So, not restarting, you have to turn it off.

I did with a dremel the following modifications: For the earphones I had to widen the hole to about 9mm. That goes quite near to the small hole for the micro at the top (I think it's a micro). Be careful to keep it nice. And I did a small hole, I think it was a 3mm, for the LED. Luckily it ended perfectly aligned. Maybe a vertical longhole would be better, but more complicated to be done. That way you could see the led, when you lay the phone in front of you. To me is the small hole enough.

Stay happy.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] slaakker:
Sending mine back. SView too finicky. Disappointed.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
A metal case would wreck your signal and ruin GPS. That's why you want a metallic look that's still RF-neutral. If metal is what you want, you're crazy!
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
a metal case... xD

You can't receive any GSM-signals in a metal case. Except maybe you're standing next to a transmitter...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)

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I don't know why, but on every reboot of my device, the Samsung device won't start into the S-View mode.

Today i've got my Spigen Armor View case and tested it. Works pretty well! But to get the S-View mode back, i've to put my phone out of the cover and back again.

Maybe some of my mods is blocking this S-View-Crap.

Have installed Xui-Mod, GravityBox and WanamXposed.

PS: I'm really glad to got my OWN S-View!! ;)

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] makavelisk:
Well I got the pass through Qi charging receiver and two lugulake charging pads. On a positive note it does fit and and the phone fits into the case without any issues and opens and closes fine. I really love the wireless Charging option. It works like a freaking charm. Now it does add a little bulge on the back of the case and being that the case is hard you notice the bulge and the camera sits a little off on the back. I can definitely deal with this two minor issues to have the ability to wireless charge.

Edit: Oh and the NFC doesn't work either.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] marcus316:
Um I've seen review but they never said if it was metal unless it flew over my head. But I'm done ordering case's for now, I'm waiting on the Seidio Obex case I know that'll be my best investment for my note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Andrewtst:
This Spigen SlimArmor View is soon lost it S View function once everyone received updates of 4.4.2 KitKat updates as Samsung make chipset verification on it where all third party chipset use won't activate the S View function.

I won't buy this idea! I already detach my original Samsung S View cover chipset and make it permanent stick at my phone to let every S View cover work include this Spigen, the only not work now is center home button awake the phone in S View mode.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] guyversudo:
Received my spigen ome case today and it's amazing looking but NO s view. Can't get it to work on my phone at all and I'm stock. My friend is rooted running jellybomb 2 and it worked at first but after he uses his phone for a few minutes it stops working. Any ideas what's going on? I hate to send it back because it's the best looking case out there. Thanks all
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Paulita1:
Looking nice, Will new phone stays in perfect condition?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Finally got mine yesterday from Spigen. White one. Looks nice. Works horribly as far as s view function, and this is on 4.3. Now seeing reports that this won't work at all on KitKat make me wonder if I should just return it for a refund and forget about this one. Too bad to. This is a really cool looking case, but s view has got to work for it to be useful to me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pjs187:
Got mine yesterday, looks great fits the phone perfect, s-view works great, beats headphone cords fit perfect in the slot with this case which is one of the things i was worried about since i couldn't get a good connection with my tech21 case on.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
Did you enable s-view in your settings?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Interested to see if yours continues to work well. I just don't get why mine failed so quickly. It seems like the pins are lined up just fine. I don't know why the s view fails. I have already switched back to the Samsung cover, but really want the Spigen one to work.

Edit: I wonder if it is not working right because I initially set up the phone to work with my Samsung S view case. There is some sort of device recognition that goes on with these cases. I actually have two Samsung s view covers. When I first switched between the two, I had to set up my s view setting individually for both cases.... Hum
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] guyversudo:
Enable it where? The only sitting is in accessory and all you can do is add weather and steps change color and check the flip well not locked. So what other sitting s am I missing?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shawheim:
Its under settings, accessories, sview cover.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] guyversudo:
Yes. That's what I said. There are no other options then those. You can turn on flip to open with lock screen and add weather and steps and change the background color but there is no option to enable or disable. Thanks for all help. P.s spigen told me that it's a known issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] desdelaayuda:
Spigen have a solution???

Enviado desde mi SM-N9005 mediante Tapatalk
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pjs187:
Had an issue with mine today, was messing around with some exposed mods, and somehow completely disabled sview functionality, managed to restore it by pulling the battery for a minute, and then re flashing my rom. Don't know if that helps, but maybe it's am issue with a mod you're running?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] drmacrofish:
Eh, no nothing with a mod cause I am not running Wanam right now and my stock Samsung sview covers work perfectly. Just the spigen one that is messed up.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JK100:
S view wroks

My spigen s view armor flip is working great, i got it jan 2 from amazon and im running team dev rom with wanam exposed and many other mods and tweaks and i have no issues. Every once in a while it wont activate but i open and close it and its back right
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
I'm confused... Some of you want S-View back, and some want to disable it. I'm glad, that i can use Dashclock as a lockscreen on my Spigen Armor enhanced phone.

S-View would work, if i would put the phone out of the case and back again.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JK100:
Do you get any added functionailty with dash clock? :fingers-crossed:

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And how do you use dash clock with it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] guyversudo:
They just asked for my firmware (MJ4) and told me they would get back to me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] spiralz:
s-view failing for me too....

I have the issue, My cover will function for a while and then fail, then i need to to do a battery pull to get it to work again.

i'm stock on a sim free uk phone, have contacted spigen through thier ebay store fro a replacement.

was hoping mine was a one off but it seems there is a few with the problem....

maybe manufacturing defect?

hope it gets fixed good case for work :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] makavelisk:
Let us know whay they say if they get back to you.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Xanza89:
I've only had mine for a couple days and all was well at first. Today I started noticing that it wasn't working properly and I could see my home screen through the window. A reboot seemed to clear it up but I may give the piece of paper a try. It's few an far between that it happens but annoying nonetheless.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] deny_winarto:
Mine just arrived today..

My initial impression, it's a little bulky..

And i prefer UAG's design, (i have both)

Of course this one has s-view advantage compared to UAG..

But i'm a bit surprised it's thicker (wider and longer)

than UAG when i put it side to side

It's a little too bulky for a case that doesn't require backcover

Also in pictures spigen might look better, but in reality it looks too plain compared to UAG..

I haven't played around with s-view,

but iff you don't care about s-view, i suggest getting UAG instead.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
Additional featuers are: You can use every Dashclock-Plugin with it. For example it can show you the betterbatterystats, you can use it as a custom Applauncher with “Applauncher for Dashclock“, as an agenda, notifier, ...

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JK100:
i cant even get dash clock widget to activate with ssvsa
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
1. Enable swipe tu unlock

2. Enable multiple Widgets in settings

3. Lock your phone and swipe the Widget from left to right

4. add a widget of your choice

Oh i forgot to say, that i've the Apex-Launcher installed. But i think on TouchWiz it's also possible.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] flipq88:
So i ordered the fake one. I have an iloome temoered glass plus a mime aluminum home button, so I think this case isn't going to play too well with my phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] N1T15H:
My Spigen Case

Hi,

Just got my white Smooth White Spigen Slim Armor View today ! :D

S-View worked snap-on. No issues. Love the case. After all, am happy I chose to wait, and not go for refund.

case sure is a bit on the bulky end, but the maximum protection it's offering prevail !

As soon as I put my note3 and closed the flap, my phone asked my what color I want to put for the s-view.

Cheers..
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JK100:
The s view still comes up in window :confused:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] harajyuks:
I don't think he is taking about widgets with the sview cover, I think he is only referring to the regular lock screen...based on his suggestions anyway. Maybe I'm wrong, but I would like to see some screen shots if he is talking about the sview window.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pehpe:
you understood me wrong. It's only if your S-View already won't work. The reason for the disabled S-View is one of the Xposed-modules I've installed i think. I have GravityBox, XuiMod and Wanam Xposed installed on my device.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)

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S-View is disabled on my phone after every reboot of my phone. It doesn't work. It only works, if i put my phone out of my S-View Cover and put it back in my Spigen Cover again. You are right. I have only a regular Lockscreen on my Spigen “S-View“ Cover.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 / Stock-ROM / rooted / JB 4.3 / Austria (we don't have kangaroos!)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] JK100:
Ok thanks that clears it up
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Neo3D:
Will you do a review with pictures or video of the replica vs real thing cases?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ivanrez:
Still no s view functionality here. Spigen slim armor view.

worked correctly for first few hours

had to remove/replace phone in case to restore s view later that day

second day remove/replace success rate dropped, saw mention of lining lower right with paper strips to line up better.

*working under assumption pins not lining up the issue, removed IC chip from case, placed it directly on back of phone with slice of electrical tape to keep in place (have intermittently removed tape while trying different things since)*

direct IC placement worked initially, then stopped working completely by day 3

never used another s view cover, so was not "tuned' to a different one

stock, rooted, 4.3, xposed, no software variables changed from time case received to 3 days later when s view functionality could not be restored

all the above symptoms would seem to indicate IC chip started to fail, then shorted out

emailed Spigen 3 days ago, no response yet
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] harajyuks:
What a cluster**** this case turned out to be. I'm not sure if Spigen or Samsung is to blame at this point. It doesn't make sense though.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GHOSTIVVI:
Exactly what I was thinking. Glad I didn't get this case,especially since I'm running cm11 on my phone which doesn't support s-view