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[Galaxy Note 3 General] tasaran:
I have a strange problem. When I'm on my way to work I usually play some YouTube videos in my car. But after maybe 5 mins of driving with YouTube playing, the screen freezes. It won't recognize any touch or when I press the power button. I have to restart the phone by taking out the battery for it to work again. But the strange thing is that the video/sound still plays in the background after the phone freezes.

This only happens when I'm driving.

I am not watching the phone while I'm driving. Just to be clear.

Any idea?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ShadowLea:
I'm fairly sure there are laws against using your phone whilst driving.

And if not laws, then common sense.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Apoxx:
Even the phone knows it's not a good idea so it freezes to save your butt :)¨

Definition of smart-phone.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Ry2mkk:
You would get pulled for driving without due care /dangerous driving.... Not a good idea to have anything but music/calls/sat navigation on your phone in the car, even then I'd still ensure you have a car mount so you literally don't need to hold or look like you're interacting with the device.

Sounds like an odd bugg though.

Back to above please think twice about watching stuff whilst driving, how would you feel if you caused an accident and killed an innocent person all because you had your eyes on YouTube not the road.

:screwy::thumbdown:

Drive safe.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tasaran:
Okey maybe I should clarify. I'm NOT watching it while driving. I have it hooked up to my car stereo. I have music playlists that I'm listening to. I'm not interacting with it other than pushing play when I start driving. But it is really annoying having to restart the phone every time I'm done driving.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] BarryH_GEG:
I'd bet it's on the YouTube side and possibly caused by them monitoring your incoming signal and the hand-offs between cell towers as you're driving is confusing their back-end systems. Try VEVO and see if it does the same thing.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] ShadowLea:
I'm just going to state the obvious here and ask why the bloody hell you don't just use music files on the phone for that...

It's the reception, the towers briefly disconnect you from the network as you switch from one to the other.

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[Galaxy Note 3 General] ultwill:
Everyone please give this poster the benefit of the doubt that he isn't using his phone illegally. I feel it's extremely unfair to judge a fellow XDAer and begin scolding them based on an assumption. Secondly, there are many things you can do on youtube including listening to TED talks, lectures or playlists as he states he does. All of these are things which I do.myself. Lastly I don't think any of the opinions offered up are correct, at least in my experience. I've watched many a youtube video on a greyhound bus, or while other people are driving and I am androiding it up.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tasaran:
I'm don't care if you think listening to music on YouTube is wrong and stupid. That is not the issue. The problem is that the phone freezes. What if I'm sitting in the back seat while a friend is driving? Or maybe im on a bus.am i aloud to use youtube then?

Can we drop it please.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] Ry2mkk:
To clarify I was simply offering advice, if any law enforcement saw a movie if it was simply a music video or lecture.. They'd push and use reasonable suspicion to get you pulled at least.

Get yourself YouTube screen off mod, or Spotify ;).

Also whenever I've used the train or the kids have the phone in the back watching any TV/stream service it works fine so it's definitely not an issue with the Op driving between towers, can you confirm it doesn't do it whilst stationary? What's your normal network conditions? Good?

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Try using the browser version of YouTube... If that works you can eliminate your data failing you and it's the apps fault.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] tasaran:
Yes, the connection is good. 4g coverage all the way. And it hasn't happened at all when I'm stationary. That's why I find it strange
[Galaxy Note 3 General] letsgophillyingeneral:
He wasn't asking about laws..

Plus, the laws differ from state to state.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] rholman:
If you are using 4g LTE, then that system uses soft handoffs between cells, so it shouldn't really be a cellular issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 General] orbitech:
Have you checked if you have any third party app that tries to force a screensaver, or any form of closing/powering off the screen?
[Galaxy Note 3 General] mi7chy:
Is it plugged into cigarette adapter for power and what volt and amp is it pushing to the phone? What carrier? Does it make a difference if you increase screen time out to 30 minutes? Perhaps it's exceeding thermal threshold with temperature in car under sun and additional heat from charging. Or, OS or software glitching out switching between 4G and 3G or tower hand-off which is normally seamless. I'm on Verizon and forced switch between 4G and WIFI several times and YouTube kept streaming/playing without issue.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roxboxxx:
>> REVIEW << Galaxy Note 3 S-VIEW case - Authentic VS Fake - Lots of Pics!

Fedex just dropped off my new note 3 s-view case today, and I have to say that this is one serious high quality case.

As I have been riding temporarily on the cheap flip cases from China, I have a few days of comparison under my belt.....

and for clarity sake.....there is NO comparison.

Quick Observations:

1. This case has REAL nylon stitching. This was completely unexpected as everyone said it was molded. Well, not on the flip cover. I hobby with leather craft and know real stitching when I see it - Bravo Samsung !

2. The case is heavy ! Compared to the OEM plastic back, this case is a porker.

3. The bonded vinyl is textured but NOT to look like leather. I hear the black case has a leather texture. This does not.

4. The cheap case has a soft felt lining on the inner surface (real lint collectors), the OEM case is slick vinyl.

5. The view port on the cheap case comes pre-scratched to save you the trouble. Its CHEAP and looks it. The OEM looks like some bonded or coated plastic and it definitely feels sturdier.

6. The view port on the cheap case DOES NOT transfer any touch commands. So its only a pretty window at best.

7. The cheap case has no control element, so opening and closing the case does not trigger any s-view options.

8. The cheap case clearly has no NFC antenna. Ironically, neither does the OEM back. The OEM flip does !

9. The OEM flip case is stiff. Out of the box, the cover wants to flip closed. I am sure that will change over time.

10. Last but not least, the OEM flip case extends beyond the plastic shinny edges (really samsung ??) of the phone for added protection, vs the cheap case's flush-to-the-edge design.

OVERALL - This case is well worth the $60 they charge. I do suspect it may suffer from some edge de-lamination over time as its clear that the vinyl cover is bonded. Given where the stitching is, I can see some potential for peeling around the edges. That aside - this case is a total win for the note line and Samsung R&D hit their marks on this one. I do expect to get a black version at some point as I used a black cheap case for a few days, and the the color combo looked great (like a classic tux!).

Enjoy the pics!

I may look to delaminate and make a leather version some day !

What a godsend this option is. I was so sick of fumbling with my Gnote 2 flip case when trying to take a pic. This is brilliant and much easier to handle.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Alex---1:
I like the look of this case and would happily buy one but I can't help but think it's going to be a giant pain in the ass to use the phone with it on. Does the flap get in the way of holding the phone when you're using it?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] craigels:
Im also interested in knowing this before I buy it
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] hairdewx:
how well does the s-cover fold backwards?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] craigels:
Does it stay shut like fully down
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] D1G1T4L:
Also if you find one in stock at a local T-Mobile check in with Foursquare and get a 30% off coupon. Picked mine up for $45 out the door.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] TechBSwift:
I have been using a real s-view case since last week and it's amazing. I wasn't happy with the price but I got it for $35 bucks with my discount. The case is stiff and wants to stay open or closed but is slowly breaking in.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] njfoses:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2438273
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] roxboxxx:
The case is stiff, no doubt, but I do expect it to lose up similar to my experience with the note 2. This case has more substance to it so it will probably take longer. Concerning the pita factor, if u buy it from Verizon and dont like it, I believe u can return it in 14 days. I don't find the case to be an issue as I talk on the phone with the cover in the closed position. This works out better as I don't have to deal with greasy ear prints. Also, when open, I slip my pinky and ring fingers on each side of the case which makes 1 handed typing easier as you have a good grip point. I also forgot to add earlier, the case does not interfere with the back camera!

A few hours in and I am loving the sview screens - just the right amount of data and jumps right yo the alerting app when you open the cover after a text or call comes in.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] clninja:
It doesn't have nfc built into it. Those pins are for the s view to work. Nfc is built into the battery.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] muzhik:
great review/pics... ordered one, 25%off using business account... not bad
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] EnterLordVader:
I think my OCD won't let me use my Note with this case, just imagining it flapping around annoys me.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Gully Foyle:
Thanks for this.

I have been checking with some of the other makers of S-View cases and got this response.

"sorry, this product do not have s-view function, and sleep/weak up model,

at moment,ONLY official case has this funcion as there is a chip in the back of case,

nobody can copy that in a few month. whatever you see in the market or ebay, all of them do not have s-view function exclude OFFICIAL Samsung CASE"

So I guess it will only be the Samsung cases that work for now.

Might be another reason Spigen are holding back.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] commissionerg:
It bothers me a little bit. It starts to feel pretty "sharp" after long use. Plus It doesn't like to stay closed unless you put it face down--albeit I've only had the case about 3 days. I'm giving it a break for right now, because it's not very useful for me right now. I use my spigen most of the time now.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] wilflare:
does S-View adversely affect Battery Life?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jhobert:
This is what im interested4 to know also
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Girn:
Nope, not meant to do that. Overtime it'll stretch and not close anymore. Which is why I returned mine. POS
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jhobert:
Thanks for the info, good thing u told me nefore I go out and buy one.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] wilflare:
seems like I will go without a casing for quite awhile...
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Spere:
I got the case few days ago. I got nothing good to say about it.

1. Case really is "sharp" (Thankfully not so sharp that it could cut your fingers off - but close)

2. If I'm right there is magnet in the flip (left - down corner) It's just for phone to know if flip is closed or open.. But, why it could'nt be at right side of flip --> It would be abel to hold flip closed, now it flaps freely

3. Why case have to come over phone lines everywhere, why case can't be like S3 and S4 (Nohing else changes but the flip) Note 3 comes bigger and harder to handle + when flip is turned to back of the phone, it's very hard to take s-pen out.

4. Why there can't be hole for indicator led that is top of phone next to speaker, When you attach the flip cover, you can't see that blinking LED telling you that you have missed call, or any other notifications (messages, phone is fully charged, etc..)

5. S-Hole (lol, or should it be called s-view window or something). Anyway, I think it is too a total fail from Samsung (Mean the software side of it) So to list what I think is bad in it: Weather, needs that one widget enabled to work + if GPS is off it don't update weather (if GPS is all time on, that eats you battery, you cant manually set place for weather). Alarm, why window can't show when you have next alarm? How about using camera through S-Hole - What a joke, no matter what settings you have in your camera - pictures will always be squares (3096 x 3096)

That makes the camera option totally useless for me.

PS, Im not 100% sure of everything I told there, but that is how I think. And forgive me my english, I know it's not smooth and fully right writed, but I think you'll get the point :)
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] svyr:
heh. the flap on mine wants to stay open. they should've included a lock. magnetic or otherwise

the view window collects dust and fingerprints at an alarming rate.

haven't tried the player widget with poweramp but i'm guessing it doesn't support it. (same for weather and 3p apps)

oh and i get a distinct feeling if i drop my n3 in the case it won't help protect it in any way.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] toenail_flicker:
:laugh: Me, too
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jacderson:
What do you think about this case?

It is obviously a fake one, but it says that it

has

sleep function.

www .aliexpress. com/item/New-Brand-Original-Smart-Cover-Case-Flip-Touch-Leather-Case-With-Sleep-Function-for-Samsung-Galaxy/1422040384.html
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] stanglifemike:
I bought a knock-off and the official S-View case the same. After briefly comparing the two, I returned the knock-off. I don't see myself using the S-View case a lot, but wanted to have it for the times I would want to use it. It's definitely a nice case! My local Best Buy has them in stock, as does the T-Mobile stand in the mall. No other carriers' stands in my local mall have the S-View though

SwiftKey'ed from my White Sprint Note 3 via XDA Premium
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] DroidOblivion:
Just bought a knock off from Amazon. It looks exactly like the OEM version, nix branding. says it works with S view. I can verify FULL S view compatibility. I only paid $19.99 plus tax. I'll post the link once I find it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ghosty_uk:
lol,

i got one free on my new contract in the uk, phones4u, had to wait a few days though as no stock when i got phone.

mine is the black one, and it certainly looks and feels like leather (pleather maybe), i have no problems getting s-pen in or out.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
Apparently the fake one you have is not a direct copy, i've seen a 1 to 1 copy that looks almost identical, even the stitch are real and has the 2 pins in the cover for the s view feature, prices is half that of the oem one.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Aimex:
I got mine fr 19 bucks as well. .full s view functionality. .and looks legit

Sent from N39005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Comatose:
Does yours say Samsung note 3 on it?

link?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Aimex:
Yap..it says...I don't have a link for it..since I bought it from a local store who deals in samsung .:)

Sent from N39005
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] effekt10:
hey guys

I have an issue,I bought one case at 20$ from ebay,very similar with the original one,all good and smooth,but the s view function works just 10 min,after that I need to take it off,put it again,and the same story,why? Whats wrong? Might be the pins? I have no clue,I received a full refund,but still,im curious what its wrong. Apreciate ur help. Thanks
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
There are many version of the copied s view covers available on the market, alone with different version of the IC's used, some being thin and others being thicker, if anyone happen to have the right one, you can use it with the wireless charging feature.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cereal86:
I received the s-view case from dealextreme, the reference is: 268793

Here's a mini-review:

When I saw the box, I really thought it was original as shown in the pictures attached. The quality is very good, can not compare with the original because never in a used one! For only € 9.43 have a very good replica of the original with the wake / lock function and the functions of the s-view. One of the cons I found is that the cut to the s-pen is small and complicated take it, the other is that the plastic window came with some risks but nothing special. Overall for those who want an s-view like the original cover, is this that will satisfy the needs very well. I am very satisfied.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vndnguyen:
I have exactly the same, but mine doesn't properly all the time. Sometimes it does work, some time it doesn't. The quality is quite good but the sview function is not stable.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
can u post some close up photos of the chipset.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] cereal86:
Mine works 100%
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
do you have a photo of it at a angle, also does the ic have the AR at the top, is there a sticker on the surface or is the figures printed direct on the pcb.

These are what I have, I pickup a few of these, a friend of mine has been using the A10 thin ic for a while now without any problem, the A13 shown being a thicker version.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vndnguyen:
So what is yours? What is the fake and what is original one?

Left or right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
The case I purchased are fakes, but there are about 7-8 different ic available, the thickest one being the A6, whiles from my knowledge the A10 is the thinnest one i seen, but it depends on who supplies the ic.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] vndnguyen:
what is the problem with the thick or thin IC? Which one is better?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
I won't say which is better, depending on which s view cover you are using, some being made thicker or thinner, you get a better fit, some people will already know that the flip cover does not close properly, this is due to the cover being made too thick, also having the ic thinner, and the cover that has the space for the ic being deeper, you can have a wireless charging receiver put inside and you get a very good fit, otherwise the cover will be very tight, and some will need to be forced on to close properly.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GramKrackr:
Sorry don't mean to hijack your thread. I also agree the original S View cover is way worth it. I was at my local flea market today and saw all the different knock offs of the covers and after visiting about 50 I came across this one. I talked the guy down to $12 and left. It's a beige creme color I actually like and it's made extremely well. It's stitched all the way around and compared to every other one I saw. This was the only one like it. Of course it serves no valuable S View functions at all but for what I picked it up for....I'm definitely happy with it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
yeh, they are sold from china with and without the IC, you can just put a ic into it for the sleep/wakeup feature.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] GramKrackr:
I was reading through the posts and pictures can I buy one from DX or something or possibly remove one from all my old original S4 S View Cases?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
you can try DX for the note 3 version, the S4 does not have this IC.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PGTrips:
As far as I know, you can't simply put the chip, I had a chat with quite a few sellers on aliexpress, they told me that the S View case requires both a S View chip plus a magnet on the front cover, which isn't included in the non chip versions I believe.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
I understand, but many of these fake covers has the magnet already inside, and just require the ic to operate the feature, I purchased a few of these covers with and without the ic, and also purchased a few ic from other places, put the ic into it and they work without any problem.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PGTrips:
Ahh! I haven't heard of ones that don't have the chip but have the magnet, my apologies xD, I bought a cover with chip from a seller on eBay for 9$, hope it is here tomorrow.:good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
The covers are made in large batches, then distributed to dealers where they put in the ic themselves, whiles some customers prefer to have them without the features.

Thats why they are sold with and with the ic.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PGTrips:
Ahh I see, well, i'd imagine they are chosen to be either with IC or without IC models from the manufacturing process, why would they leave it to the dealer stage if they are 2 different products, from which the dealer can choose from, without adding additional time and effort to place each IC :D
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
In china the the dealers are also the wholesale, thats why I can also purchase the IC without the covers, Thats why many ebayer and onlines stores can purchase in bulks as well.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PGTrips:
Well that depends, of course in any country there are manufacturers (wholesalers) , dealers, and consumers, however I think what you will find is that the people whom produce these models produce 2 types, with chip, without chip (perhaps with or without magnet), this is the manufacturer who does this, the dealer in China is simply the middle man who buys from the manufacturer to resell, there might be excepts to this when the manufacturer sells direct however in general, I highly doubt you will find dealers who actually install the IC chips themselves, it's not cost effective, some dealers say they can install the IC chip for you, however, they won't actually be doing that, they will simply sell you the model with the IC chip.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] kms108:
if you go to china regular, you will understand how they work it's not just the ic they stick on the cover, the packaging also comes flat packed, stuff like batteries, the shops stick the label on themselves, and earpods for apples stuff, the shop sit in the store curling them up and putting them into cases and wrappers, same for usb cables.

My note 3 covers and ic were purchased separately, from different stores, thats how they can reduce cost for bulk purchases.

This is how china does things.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PGTrips:
Ah I see, perhaps i need to pay a visit to China :).
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] sony83:
Q

The plastic window on the original S-view cover, is it scratched? i have a first copy of this cover all functions work 100%. The only problem is that out of the box the S-view window was scratched and has cheap plastic? What is the original one like?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] aznmode:
Seller from Amazon accidentally sent me what I believe is a knock off but s view works. This won't stay closed either and won't stay open all the way. I didn't like that the corners were too squared off. Bought one of the ones with rounded corners on eBay and just put the IC from the 1st one. Had to mod the center pleather and make it shorter so the cover doesn't move off center causing the s view function to disable due to the magnet mis aligning too much. I'm not sure I'm a fan of the cover idea as its too cumbersome to use. Sometime I just want to pull the phone from my pocket, unlock and text or make phone call right away with just one hand. Can't do this anymore with the cover. 2 handed use is a must. If they added regular function with the s view window it would be a different story. It's way too limited at the moment. I think I'm going to just stick with hard back cover with kickstand and use a screen protector.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lord michell:
yes...me too....do you have any way to make it always functioning...???