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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lama16:
I received a new chip in the UK mid February, it has worked fine for 2 weeks then it started having issue. Take case out start phone put back in case. worked for a couple days then i had to do the same thing again. It was better than every couple hours before the new chip. 1 month later.... It stopped working all together. Not even the fix which I have done so many time would work. Have tried re-positioning the chip. its completely dead. So back to Spigen to get a reply from them

I am still on 4.3 and not rooted
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Still on 4.3 and happy I guess.

new slim armour view seems great but it also seems to Double or more the weight of the Note 3.

It seems that it will proctect a fall , but it is Heavy and clumsey.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] polo2883:
Has anyone found a clip or holster that can hold the phone with this case?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] brad4himself:
No Complaints

I have recently gotten this case. No problems with it yet.

I am on 4.4.2 and have rooted my phone, installed Xposed framework and downloaded the Module S-View Use ALL the covers.

Since doing that the cover works as it should. I advise anyone replacing chips and sending it back and forth to do the same, Much easier and much more simple.

Peace :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
Does your home button work with the case closed?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] j3hans:
Just want to ask does the s view work only with s pen? Tried swiping on the s view to answer calls and it will respond only to spen. Anyone with solution for this? Im using the spigen slim armor view
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Hi

I had the issues of screen not getting switched off on cover close and vice versa.

I got the replacement chip from spigen. Installed it 3 days back. Now the cover runs fine for 2 to 3 times only and after that it gives up.

The s view is more or less unusable now. It only gets launched if I either restart the phone or reinstall the cover.

Moreover I got the issue of screen getting switched on by itself when locked and thus a massive battery drain.

My phone is not rooted and I need to check if the s_view process is getting some issues. Any way I can do that?

And also if I can check if the chip is the issue or the low power magnet on the front flap. Let me know if anyone can help please!

Many thanks

Ckhurana
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nlatifolia:
U might want to read this : http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=51025095
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Thanks nlatifolia. It seems you have hit this right on the spot.

But restarting is not a viable option, as this happens every 2-3 times after I have opened/closed the Spigen's flap. The process taking care of this view functionality seems to die out.

Let us know here if anyone get's any ideas on how to solve this guys.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
My solution was to return it for a complete refund.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
This I think would be my last option too... Anyone has any idea if the chip is available separately somewhere?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Random Select:
I sent my Slim Armor View back less than 48 hours after receiving it. After reading all the horror stories and problems people encountered with this case. I said to myself if this thing doesn't work properly within a few hours if owning it, in sending it back in a heartbeat.

In currently using a Otterbox Defender and a Spigen Neo Hybrid. In happy with both cases and decided I have no need for S-View.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SimpleChaos:
My s-view works with my finger.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=50913234&postcount=1062
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] djboulette:
I swapped the crapy spigen chip, with the official samsung s view cover chip, no problem since then.

the s view cover was cheap and samsung refund me 20 euros with a special offer in france.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ad78:
its showing again on amazon, is this a sign that they fixed it or a new revision?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Where did you get the cheap s-view cover from? Is the the original Samsung version?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Aluyi:
SPIGEN Slim Armor View for Note III

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View attachment 2651912If you live in Germany and you want the SPIGEN Slim Armor View for Note III in black you can have it for free. I´m not too impressed by the bulky size,got two other from SPIGEN and they are just better to handle than this one. So send a brother a PM and it´s yours... simple rule, you pay for postage.:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Got my Spiegen Slim Armour view some weeks ago from Amazon USA.

Finally got the OTA 4.4.2 two days ago.

Sent a question asking if the problems were solved - no one responded. I was disappointed but decided to go ahead.

I am 9005, international, sim free stock.

First thing S-view didn't work at all.

Took out of case and returned.

S-view works but home button doesn't.

I can get S-View by pressing the On/Off (lock?) button but if you know the case, it is hard to press.

I never intentionally turn my phone off so I haven't yet experimented if the S-view will then work or I have to do the in/out case bit every time.

On my second day and S-view working as described.

I am considering writing Amazon, but maybe this is good enough.

I like the S-view option and us it a lot.

One other thing - for a "Slim" it is quite bulky but looks very protective.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] pameat:
Should always take good careful of my N3 ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Richard_Feynman:
So after following your lead, I bought acheapo s-view case from china on eBay for 5 dollars.

I swapped the chips; lo and behold it works like a charm. Over a week of continuous use and no problems what so ever.

For those of you who like the case and want the s-view functionality, I recommend spending $5 more (you already spent $50, what's $5 extra? Just think of it as the case being $55 instead of $50) and buying a cheap s-view case for the chip. It was definitely worth it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Hi.

Can you please post the link of this case which is working for you?

Thanks

Ckhurana
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ntellegence:
I got the case in white this week. Took out the chip. Use the xposed module. Put in the innards of the official wireless charging back. So I have a functional case with nfc and wireless charging.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hamsup1o:
any chance you can post a few pics? and does it have any bulges on the back?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Skander1998:
For anyone that is experiencing chip issues, contact spigen on facebook, they'll send you a free replacement chip (much more solid and works awesome).
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
I got the replacement chip from Spigen. Worked even bad than the original... Runs for 2-3 times and after that the process stops happening. It is anyways the copy of the Chinese version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] methosivanhoe:
s-view issues here as well... shame, i really liked the case so far... but kitkat update killed it for me
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pjs187:
I've got the slim armor and running kitkat, no issues here at all besides the home button on the case isn't functional.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CharlesSmith8591:
Really interested in this case too but too bad kitkat breaks the cover
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Same here. I had to take the Note out right after the update (I really don't see what is improved) and then it works but we have to use the power switch instead of home.

Home was much better - power switch is a little hard to use but it works.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hotracer:
Hi there,

just receive my slim armor view case :laugh:

stunning product indeed!

Spigen note3 slim armor view-0500 par greg.lebreton | photography, sur Flickr

Spigen note3 slim armor view-0503 par greg.lebreton | photography, sur Flickr

Spigen note3 slim armor view-0479 par greg.lebreton | photography, sur Flickr

Spigen note3 slim armor view-0491 par greg.lebreton | photography, sur Flickr

Spigen note3 slim armor view-0518 par greg.lebreton | photography, sur Flickr
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] oconnell84:
Does anyone know if this case would work with Spigens glass screen protector?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Shofar1:
Yes. No Problem
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Manaro:
could u plz tell me how to do it ? or some pics plz plz !!!

im have both oem s-view with wirless and spigen one but i would like really that wireless function to work on Spigen

Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gearshift:
I just got mine yesterday, i actually had ordered it before finding this thread. i love how it looks and everything works except the home button since im on 4.4.2 official. if it were working properly is it supposed to have the same function as pressing the power button? any known solution to this yet?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jasmineee:
"**In Android 4.4 Kitkat, the home button is disabled when the S-View function is in use.**" -Spigen

You just have to use the power button I guess thats better than it not working at all. But yes it would have that same function as pressing the power button. (waking the screen)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xdm9mm:
Dear Spigen,

Can you please make one like this, but with detacheable front flap....

Thank you
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
It is. :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xdm9mm:
is it? How come I never red anything about the flap being detacheable???

googling for more info......:D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gearshift:
I'm pretty sure you can just pull the flap out of the hinge. just be careful to slide it out slowly and easily as to not break off the nibs that go in the holes
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
Then why do people keep breaking them when they try? It may be possible but it certainly isn't designed to be removed regularly ad a feature for users.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hamsup1o:
The cover can be removed safely if u remove the tpu from the outer shell first
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
Yes, and clearly he was asking Spigen to make it removable in general use (installed). It is a reasonable request.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
It is removable....

Sent from my Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
And a-ROUND we go. ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
Ok.... Not sure I understand. Watch a YouTube video. You can remove the sview cover only and the case is still usable.

I have removed it several times and not broken it.

Sent from my Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] N1T15H:
The flap comes off easily.

Once you remove the white surrounding tpu from the back of the black silicon, thr flap can almost fall off.

But as long as the white tpu is still on it, its hard to remove the flap without breaking it!☺ this is by design, the flap is securely locked.

I paid high for this case, and i am very satisfied with it - not because i paid high, but for the protection, feature and the killer looks that it sports!

I use it with or without flap anytime.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
Which is exactly what I mean by it not being designed to be removed regularly by the user. If you have to take the case off to remove the cover then there is no convenience to taking the cover off (the cover and the entire case are already off). I can remove the battery on an iPhone but that doesn't make it a user convenience feature.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] gadgetuk437:
That's such a bulls##t comparison... it takes five seconds to take the case off.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
What's "bull" is pretending like this is what he asked for. Learn to read between the lines. I clarified what he meant early and yet people still continued acting like it already had what he wanted.

What the user wanted: a removable cover for convenience which leaves the case installed for protection.

What the product has: a fragile cover that can only be removed safely by uninstalling the case and disassembling other parts of the product (remove shell from TPU) before reassembling. Putting the cover back on requires the same procedure.

There is nothing "convenient" about it, which is exactly the situation with iPhone batteries (I can replace those in under a minute too but it changes nothing).

My Spigen Slim Armor cracked just above the volume buttons purely from being removed and inserted once every few days.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
You dont have to take the case off to remove the s-view flap. Really you just pull the outer exoskeleton partway off. Not trying to be rude.....but it really isn't that hard.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] CZroe:
And people have broken their doing it this way. It's why we qualified it with "safely."
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
Ok....
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jaydeeph:
Hey everyone, Obv I haven't read the whole 100+ pages thread. But I wanted to ask something. I got this case like 1 to 1 & 1/2 month ago. However the s-view hardly works. For example I put my phone into the case. The s-view works perfectly fine. However if I open the case like 2-3 times then the s-view stops working.

So has spigen or anyone else found a solution to this?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Benny Bosser:
I have the same problem.

Apparently it's a Samsung related issue, they promised a fix, but I haven't seen one so far...

There's an xposed module called s-view all the covers, which makes the s-view work like 50% of the time.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] HanZie82:
I have taken of the flap many a times. Mostly to make some nice pictures as else its in the way.

It's easy and it wont break if done correctly.

It just might be because my case is more sturdy, or more likely people are to rude when handling these thin plastic things.

But i've handled lots of plastics before so i kinda know the strenght of the material, some info others might not have.

But i do agree its not designed to be taken of a lot, altho its easy and possible.

But Spigen cant be to blame for broken hinges, but they can be asked for improvement as there is some room for that. ;)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] rukenau:
hey everyone!

i just bought a N9005 and now i am trying to decide a protective case. i really like the look of spigen armor view, but i have few questions.

first of all, it looks like a little metallic from the pics, but from the comments i read, it is not, so i just want to be sure that whether this case cause any (gsm or gps anything) signal loss or not.

2nd question is, how can i be sure that the pruduct i buy is real? because i live in turkey and if i buy it from official site or amazon or anything, it will take a month to arrive. there are some products on local online shops with a price of $30-$90. i cant decide if the cheap one is real.

i will appriciate any help, thank you
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jaydeeph:
Urgg, can't trust Samsung most of the times. I'll see if I can root and get Xposed module, cheers mate.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
Most likely the cheaper ones will be fake..... But they might work as well or better sometimes.

Sent from my Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
got my new chip rma yesterday after return for 3 weeks ???
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] swagatsourav:
I had this case and then returned it back for refund. It's not a fault of Samsung, it's the quality of sview chip used by spigen. I used a really cheap chip which is 5 times less cost than spigen and it works flawlessly. The issue with Samsung was any 3rd party sview case would not work at all. This has been rectified couple of months back. I mean from 4.4.2 NB1 update onwards. I had no complains for the quality of body spigen used. But the choice of chip was very very bad by them.

Sent from my SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] evilvoice:
I have to finally get around to giving my thoughts on this case. It is a nice case when it works. Sturdy. The hinges, not so much. This is the second time I have broken a hinge. The first time, it was the upper hinge and they sent me a replacement door (not a whole case which is what probably should have happened as I didn't purchase just a door). I put it on and it has been fine until today when the bottom hinge broke. Luckily, the door still works. This is horrible for the kind of price they charge. What happened to quality?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gearshift:
Anyone yet figured out a way to re-enable the home button in s-view mode?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
Not by Samsung S-View default in KitKat... yet if use few other Apps it will be usable such as below ?

Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gearshift:
Not sure I'm down to use a third party s-view app, but i suppose worth a try. Really what I was hoping for was someone to have figured out a location of an XML or .db file I could modify to fix the disabling of the home button
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TorroRosso77:
I love this white case with my black note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
there's might be a method if your phone rooted...

Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gearshift:
Thats what I'm asking about...if anyone has found a database or xml file where the setting is located. It wouldnt be possible to change without root except via third party app
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] veli69:
Got mine yesterday sview doesnt work :( upon some inspection the issue seems to be the Chip that controls sview doesnt seat properly with the case on, It actually looks like its fractionally to wide to fit snuggly. So I have the choice to return or deal with spigen for a RMA.

*revised*

Actually got it to work I had to tape the circuit in place with a little Dielectric Grease (per someone else post) IMHO the chip works its just to big to fit where it should 100% if the time maybe if the contacts where slightly longer. Typical imported under researched/designed stuff coming out of china.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ahmadjaj:
This case would be perfect
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] anonymous0123:
Can you please post a picture where you had the tape?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Svid:
Got mine 2 days ago. Black color, great looking case, sview works.

Is it "safe" to be without the original battery cover?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
It covers that back just like the factory back.... Maybe even a little better.

Sent from my Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] prince11592:
Original spigen case magnet problem

GOT MY CASE YESTERDAY BUT THE CASE HAS MAGNET PROBLEM SOME TIMES IT GETS ACTIVATED AND SOMETIMES IT WONT.. PLZZ HELP ME. IF THER EIS ANY SOLUTION.:crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] QlimaxWarex:
Try to contact an Spigen support i see with them. Maybe you could return an product and get an replacement. :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] prince11592:
i bought it at amazon.com and got it to India through my friend. now they wont ship to India and i m stuck.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
File a case with them. Get your money back. But the s view Samsung one
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] BlueFox721:
Every time I get close to buying one I see another bad review. ..lol:eek:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
Order from amazon easy return policies. There are probably 20 or more good ones for every bad one. "The law of message boards and forums" dissatisfied are always louder. Lol

Sent from my Note 3
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] SimpleChaos:
I had one of the original orders for this directly from Spigen. The hinge broke but they honored their warranty by sending me a new faceplate. The hinge on the replacement broke within 30 days. They're unable to replace it (no warranty on a warranty replacement). I really like the case but sad that their hinges didn't last. Its not like I'm really hard on my phones.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ckhurana:
Yeah. The hinges are the weak link here. I had to superglue mine 2 or somethin3 times until I decided it wasn't worth it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] myself379:
My SAV from spigen hinge broken :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
same thing happened to me... same area too

Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azzopazzo31:
hello guys. I am very interested in buying the view by pushing for notes 3​​. though I have Android 4.4.2, does the s-view? wanting to have the original flip cover and I could remove the chip from them. I saw that on ebay is also a 10 euro plus postage. but according to you and the original
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] WaNaWe900:
last update firmware already okay with the S-VIEW

Tapatalk'in via SM-N9005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] azzopazzo31:
Okay, but you do not think I can risk taking the 10 euros on ebay, or be original is not insufficient of material? Original dell currently the lowest price I found was 33 euros of more than 10 euros total expedition 43 euros.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dotancohen:
My Slim Armor case for the Note 3 broke in four months. Since I bought it from an authorized reseller and not from the official Spigen store, Spigen is not honouring the warranty even though the factory defect is obvious. That's right: no warranty even if bought from an official Spigen reseller.﻿ I wrote about the ordeal, with the emails to Spigen, here:

http://dotancohen.com/eng/Spigen_Galaxy_Note_Case.html
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hagalah:
I bought a knock off slim armor. It fits tightly with GN3. The cover is tight as well. Feel cheap but the S-view did work.

Will go buy the original one from Spigen and see what's the difference.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] OptimusOBrien:
I have the Official one and I had a fake one. The main difference I noticed was the size of the S-View Window. The Official one is cut exactly to fit while the fake one is slightly bigger so there was a little black bar at the bottom of my screen while using the S-View.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Pandawg:
Is the part with the window detachable from the case? I saw a review that you can detach it and use the case without the window part. Is that true?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] k1msta:
Please help with issue!

I recently got the SAV in amazon, it was great past couple days, until i change my battery out,and It gotten real clonky/laggy,

I've tried Hard reset on several times, replace the battery, Factory reset (this actually helped but the lag came back in few hour), and no go..

What really helped was whenever i took of the case and it was back to top notch. So i know the case is the issue.

Has anyone have this issue and resolved it?? I really like this case and i would hate it to let this go.

btw, just got the note week ago, and i have not mess around IO.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xdAinu:
Not without force. You can kick it out i supose, but it's not a click system where you will be able to click it in again.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clintonroche:
Do you mean the whole front cover or just the window? A assume you mean the whole front cover and yes that part is detachable.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] dotancohen:
Not true. Both sides of the hinge separate easily. The top part separates with a click, the bottom part separates by removing the phone from the case and peeling the soft rubber away from the hard plastic.

The door portion of my case broke 4 months after purchase. I just received a new door from Spigen and that is how I swapped out the old door for the new.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] xdAinu:
I know, i thought he meant just the window.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] abcdefghidayat:
what official firmware is it are you using now?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] tboooe:
Sorry to revive an old thread but I just picked up a Note 3 and was thinking about getting this case because I want to take advantage of S view. Does the Spigen case still have a weak point at the hinge?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nomadefred88:
i love that....