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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PowerMan572:
In response to my previous thread stating that I picked up the Layblock, I finally got it in the mail now. Here is my review along with pictures.

Layblock case can be purchased off eBay

here

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Here is my review:

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I got my Layblock in the mail today. It's actually a lot nicer than I thought! I put my I.D. and 2 credit cards in the slots .I tried doubling up by adding 2 cards per slot, but it was way too bulky then. Not a big deal since I only need my ID and my 2 cards 99% of the time. I also have 2 punch cards in the slot where money is supposed to go.

I have NEVER had a flip case before. This is my first one. Wow, I am in love LoL. I always have my phone when I'm sitting down on the couch so when I go to pay a bill online, I just flip open my phone and there's my card :)

I went to the gym and the case worked nicely. I was on the bike and I just flip the case open and browse Facebook, Twitter, etc. I was on Vevo watching music videos and I just flip the cover all the way back and prop it up in front of me on the bike or on the elliptical.

When folding the flap all the way back, it makes it very easy to hold. Sometimes I also find myself holding it as a book if I'm on the couch and just flipping through Facebook, etc

I went to the Post Office today and when I hopped in the car I would typically throw my phone, keys, and wallet in to the center counsel. It's so nice to be able to just grab my Layblock (phone/wallet now) and go! Since the Note 3 is a "phablet" I would typically put my wallet in 1 side of my coat pocket, my Note 3 in the other pocket and I no longer have to do this.

I am definitely seeing the benefits of this case.

The price was $64.95. This is the most I have EVER paid for a case. However, it's hands down the BEST flip wallet case for the Note 3 on the market. If you watch the company's video about how they make the case, then you'll realize it's worth the money. These are hand made etc.

What am I missing? What questions do you have? Hope this review helps someone!

Now on to the pictures:

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[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] lift off:
As I stated in your other thread, you do need to use a glass screen protector, but you seem to have that already covered.

I do have one question: Can you talk on the phone with the wallet closed? I see that it has that little opening, but I'm not sure that you can hear and be heard with it closed.

(I ask this because it would be awkward to walk on the street, answering a call, and exposing all your money and cards to everyone. :laugh:)

Anyway, thanks for the review. :good:
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PowerMan572:
Yup, you can talk with the case closed. There's a slit at the top of the case for your ear :victory:

I do have a screen protector, but it's not glass. A very small portion of the cards are exposed, so they're not pressing on the screen. I also don't sit on my phone in my pocket so I'm not worried about it.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] refinition:
NFC can still be used right?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] PowerMan572:
Yeah, the back cover is still on the phone itself.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] bpark19:
I purchased same case priced at $58.40(includes shipping cost). Its original price is $55.99 and I used the promo code : ZRQWRFZX

LAYBLOCK
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] jojocommi:
Thanks for the pictures, not sure I like how it does not close when cards are present. I also prefer a closing mechanism (magnet/button) to secure that front flap.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ArborRes:
I got a similar leather wallet case a few months ago and have been very satisfied.

The price is a bit better for this one at $46.

The wallet case is from Korea and is made of genuine cow leather.

What's interesting is that I am using the Spigen's thin case with this leather case as the sticker on the wallet is strong enough to keep my slim case just fine.

Good protection of the phone inside a good leather case- a best of both worlds!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/JACKLYN-Lea...Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&var=&hash=item20da193639
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Sveneezy:
That must look funny lol. Is that guy talking to his wallet mommy?
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] nyboy07:
I really wanted something like this, but then after It thought about it some more I decided against it. I'm always on my phone in public places and I really don't think I would feel safe knowing both my $700 phone and all my cards and cash were all in one convenient spot for a thief to snatch or Maybe i'm just paranoid...lol.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Kawaisa:
These are more popular in countries like South Korea where everyone has their smartphones out in the open. There really isn't any fear or threat of it getting it stolen.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Logan3824:
My friend has one like this, lost it and lost her cards / ID with it too. I just can't take that risk lol.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] Sveneezy:
Christmas bag for thieves haha.

I can understand.
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] harajyuks:
This
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ChappellHeel:
I Love this case and feel like I must have it. Does it close all the way after having it for a week or two? My OCD needs it to close all the way. If it doesn't close all the way, do you think I could add the magnetic clip

(http://www.amazon.com/gp/other/aw/d...klv3QoPYoFcx2sERJSJVLdSB1oooD/2Q==&precache=1) that Spigen makes? I want this case but I've already thrown away enough money on cases. If I buy this one, I need it to be "the one."
[Galaxy Note 3 Accessories] ChappellHeel:
Talk me out of buying this case! I've thrown away too much money on cases and am bout to pull the trigger on this one. Hurry! Talk me out of it! Help!!!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ohmandroid:
So right now I'm staring at the bootloader of my phone and trying to figure out how to get it up to Android 4.3... and beginning to wonder if I should just give up and go with some other Android derivative, because this phone is turning out to be a very... special... little snowflake. Here are its stats as follows:

PRODUCT NAME: tuna

VARIANT: maguro

BOOTLOADER VERSION: PRIMEKK15

BASEBAND VERSION: I9250XXLH1

CARRIER INFO: none

SIGNING: production

LOCK STATE: UNLOCKED

Android Version: 4.2.1

ROM Build Number: JOP40D.I9250ZSMA1

As can be seen in this list, my bootloader doesn't match my baseband version and build, while I can't even spot my build number in the list. If possible, I would like to upgrade this thing to 4.3. My questions are: How does this kind of thing happen? Can I even update it? If so, how should I do this on a Linux box?

Relevant background information:

-> Got the phone in a wonky, broken state for a song. It was stuck on 4.02 and would reboot every 2 minutes. I did some sort of recovery on it with a Windows box, got it hooked up to wifi, and let it update until it was un-broken.

-> When I got it up to 4.2.1, it came up with the language initially set to Chinese, but it has worked for me in English for the past couple months.

-> I'm used to flashing ROMs onto pre-production devices that are set up to make the task easy, and doing it on a Windows box set up for that particular process. I'm new to messing around with the Galaxy Nexus, and I don't want to brick it because it's been a nice phone so far, and I want to keep using it.

-> Be gentle... I'm also fairly new to running Linux on my box at home.
[AT&T, Rogers, Bell, Telus Samsung Galaxy S III] MANATHI:
Hi, This afternoon I tried to Re-root my galaxy s3 in 4.3. I did not know about "Knox," and tried to root anyways. Now, my phone just says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again. Im not all skilled with the techno magic and stuff, so please respond with help with a "to help a stupid person" response. I really need help! Also, it says Odin Mode in red in the corners , with this below it.

PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I747

CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: YES (2 COUNTS)

CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM

SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM

QUALCOME SECUREBOOT: ENABLE

WARRENTY BIT: 0

BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:

Please help, I will do anything! :crying::crying:
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushNReady:
Hi I am new to super smart phones like the z1, I'm the type of person to want to hack things and make them beret but I'm also the type of person everything goes wrong for. I want to know if it really worth rooting my phone what I would gane and if it worth the risk,? Thanks
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ruinkhan:
Some of the Benefits of Rooting:

1. Easily backup your apps + data to your Ext sd card (no PC required)

2. Remove bloatware (pre-installed carrier apps that you cant remove without root)

3. Full customization of your xperia z1. Examples: change your navigation bar layout, add 3 dot menu bar, customize your status bar, assign different actions to your hardware buttons, increase/decrease height of your navigation bar etc

4.Flash custom ROMs and kernels (if your bootloader unlocked)
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eclyptos:
5.Overclokking.

6.Improve Battery life with Frequencies and Governors.

7.Full access to your System phone.

8.Modified build.prop to make uncompatible, compatible apps.

9...and more...
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AntiDroid:
anyone who is asking this question shouldn't mind if he needs root - you need root ^^

there should be no problems if you read the instructions and immediatly ask questions when there are problems
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushNReady:
So if I root my phone will all the stuff I have on there already stays there or does it wipe it. What happens when new updates come out? My warrenty stops to doesn't it? I would have to flash a stock rom if i have any problems? so the phones functions all work the same Ie connecting a ps3 controler? Just worry I'm going to screw it up or loose things to gain things
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Just2Cause:
Unlocking bootloader might do that, but not root.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushNReady:
So rooting my phone will give me more control and customisation. Still keeping installed apps and game progress? Un locking bootloader will change everything and loose everything?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Just2Cause:
Exactly.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dlads:
First thing I do when I get a new phone. Root the thing. Grab titanium, get CRT an I'm happy again. ;). Yea its worth it m8. 100%
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanbee:
someone could confirm whether the BIONZ processing is lost??

thank you
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
You don't loose anything when you root the phone.

When you unlock the bootloader than yes you will loose a few features such as Bionz and also the Xperia Throw.

Here is a video that should clarify a few things for you:

[YOUTUBE]l78p_2ShPS0[/YOUTUBE]
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushNReady:
Were is the thanks button. What's the best way to root then
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanbee:
Sorry I mean unlocking bootloader

Enviado desde mi C6903 mediante Tapatalk
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
First question is what version of firmware you are on. To get a fully functional root on 4.3 firmware (with write to system ability) you need to unlock the bootloader first.

You can have a partial root on 4.3 that will still allow use of Titanium Backup or Xposed Framework. To get root you need to use Flashtool to downgrade to old 534 firmware. Than root with vroot (check out my channel for video). Than install dual recovery. Once you have root and recovery flash a prerooted rom. I would highly advise using monxdified rom.

---------- Post added at 11:05 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:04 PM ----------

Also there are 100 of threads that give you information on how to get root. Please read before asking the same information.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushNReady:
i have 4.2.2 is that what you mean by firmware ? i wanted to ask is it worth it whats the point in having a website where you can post question you want answered to then only be told not to ask any just read other peoples dont make sense
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
When you go to Settings>About Phone under Build Number you will get the firmware that you are on. To root the phone you need to downgrade to .534 firmware. This place is to ask questions, but there is a search function for a reason. When you ask the same question for 100th time you just flood the forum. Your question on why you should root has been answered. If you want to find out how to do it read on the respective threads.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanbee:
I did a backup of TA partition, then I updated to 4.3 (290) and unlocked bootloader in order to flash TWRP and flash SuperSu. All was nice, except for x-reality didn`t work (which i dont care so much) but I didn't know if BIONZ camera image processor stop working too.

This is my only concern. I want to know if its possible to have unlocked bootloader and root without loosing BIONZ processor. I tried restoring TA partition while unlocked/rooted, but it became in a soft-brick which I only could solve flashing a ftf.

Thank you very much!
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
When you unlock the bootloader you loose the DRM keys.Technologies such as X-reality Engine or Bionz will not work with bootloader unlocked.

When you restore your TA do it on the same firmware that you did the backup on. There have been issues reported when trying to restore backup from 4.2.2. on 4.3
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yanbee:
But it's possible to have a working camera without bionz working? (such it happens in 4.3 after unlocking bootloader).

I can only do TA backup in 4.2.2 (534 or 257) because are the only rooteable versions. And I only can unlock bootloader in 4.3 because it's the only version which doesn't lose camera functionality. How it's supposed to be root and restore TA in 4.3?

Thank you.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shem2409:
The camera works on 4.3 when bootloader is unlocked. You are going to loose bionz and x-reality. You cannot relock the bootloader on 4.3 if you want to have a functioning root. It's either one or the other. When you restore TA you will relock the bootloader.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aed0101:
Personally, I found that I'm only using root to disable bloatware apps. In this scenario it is pointless to root, as it is possible to disable most apps even on non rooted devices (eg. Settings -> Apps -> All -> Facebook -> Disable).
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] thelordofdarkness:
wtf?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SayDfuse:
What are you talking about?
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CSX321:
I see a few weird things in there. When it loaded the first time, there was something that looked kind of wedge-shaped, then it didn't appear again. The next time there was something that looked like an upside-down cup-shaped cylinder of melting ice. Then it didn't appear again, either. All the other tiles are identifiable, so I'm not sure what these two odd ones are supposed to be.

Edit...Oh, and there was also one that looked kind of like a bagel? It hasn't appeared again, either. It was different from the donut one. Hey! Now that I just typed this, the bagel thing just appeared again! And then the pie and melting cup shape just made another appearance. Yeah, that one is definitely key lime pie.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bladebuddy:
Yep same here. Believe its got something to do with Santas appearance on the 25th.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sidnoit22:
Guys i think i just downloaded key lime pie. I got a link says Santa's gift.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] crozbomb:
post screen shot /thread.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badboy47:
Read my signature....
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fernandezhjr:
I assume some are code names considered. The one does look like a bagel and I believe the other mentioned is flan. Apart from those and the key lime pie, I have seen a candy cane, the gingerbread android with a bite taken out of it, one that appears to be a cake petit, and another that is an odd looking conehead face.
[General Questions and Answers] Cass1977:
Hi guys

Im looking at this device

Thinking it looks good for 100GBP

Any suggestions?

Cheers

Chriz
[General Questions and Answers] Cass1977:
Can I upgrade this to 4.2?
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
anyone encountered a flickering display when opening small apps and when using the keyboard? any fix on this bug?

this is frequently happens in browsers when typing using the on screen keyboards..

edit

-screeen flickering was NOt fix when using chrome and xperia keyboard. This is more visible in app drawer when searching apps using xperia's mini keyboard..very disappointed...

Edit 2: solved by disabling HW overlay:

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[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luser2000:
I upgraded the system to 4.3.

When I use the virtual keyboard the screen flashes / flickers.

No solution is a reboot.

I've re-installed completely empty system.

What is wrong?

How to solve this problem?

Thx,

Balazs
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
My tablet doesn't have this issue, so maybe a factory reset might help
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cesarpetter:
Factoring reset doesn't help...

But it seems to help if I turn off the Bravia engine...
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
still flickering after factory reset and as of this writing.. I will try to re-flash the ftf if it will solve the bug..

this happens when using browsers like chrome. and opera..it's annoying..
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luser2000:
I did not help the Bravia engine off. :-/
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
have you tried to flash an ftf for sgp311 using flashtool?
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] UserX10:
I have also noticed this issue...

SGP321

No solution yet...
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luser2000:
I've tried.

With no results.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lupick:
Could be related to xposed framework?

Inviato dal mio SGP311 con Tapatalk 4
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasenbein1966:
No, I have Xposed on my tablet, and the display doesn't flicker.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N1NJATH3ORY:
Everyone will have this screen flickering issue, if you use the official Xperia Keyboard and Google Chrome the screen flickers, this is due to a software issue its a 4.3 bug .. I have posted on official Xperia care fourms hopefully!Sony will issue a fix soon...
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
Not everyone, i have 4.3, use chrome and the Stock Sony keyboard on my tablet and nothing happens

Smooth transition
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasenbein1966:
What a BS to claim that, just because you have the flicker, everyone must have the flicker...
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] N1NJATH3ORY:
Hey are you using swipe ? as mine flickering only happens with swipe ? Also the other thing, i just tried making a video as the tablet is laying on the table its not flickering anymore ? early today i was holding it in one hand and was swiping it was going pretty mad ? Also i just installed the writer app from the play store it's smooth as butter no flickering off any kind ?
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
Oh, im not using swipe so that might be why im not having the issue

I will try swipe and let u know
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
oh come on...you'll notice it soon... it happen occasionally and not every time.. but when it starts flickering its annoying.. as of this writing its flickering.. using opera mini and the default split xperia keyboard..

im using the sgp311 generic us ftf freshly flashed thru flashtool(thinking it'll solve the previous bug but im wrong)
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
I'm using the tablet right now so I'll try to replicate it
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
and what a BS REPLY.. hapy new year by the way..

as i have said, it happens occasionally and when its flickers its annoying..

this is a valid complain and i isolated it already..

firstly - after 4.3 update, noticed it after few our of writing posts using chrome and the xperia keyboard plus when playing videos using small video player.. stock firmware not US

secondly - thinking restoring to factory settings will solve this bug, i restored it but with no luck and with same result..

lastly - flash the ftf US generic version using flashtool thinking that my previos firmware might be corrupted..but again with no luck..after few hours of typing, here comes the flickering bug again..

to wrap it up, you also have this bug somewhere, use your xperia keyboard or use the small app video player to see that BS bug... but you are lucky if it doesn't shows..hehehe
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasenbein1966:
First, you guys must do a factory reset from RECOVERY, not from inside Android as you most probably did.

Second, I use the Xperia keyboard and am not able to induce the slightest kind of flicker when using Chrome. So I am the proof that not everyone has it. Since only a few people report it is a false claim to say that it is a common phenomenon, period.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hemicz:
Well, it's not "only a few". This is obviously a common problem, I have reports from other people with the same problem, just wait until everyone gets the update.

I have a video, but can't post it (forum spam protection), search "Xperia Tablet Z screen flickering" on YouTube. watch?v=0p1jmg3rpmk
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] garfield147:
I don't know if it is a worst version of the same problem, but when I tried to open the tablet today (from stand by) the screen displayed only vertical color lines. It seems to be responsive and goes on/off when pressing the power button, but I cannot unlock it to access it through pc companion or reset it to see if it solves the problem. LTE 4.3 version. Any suggestions?
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasenbein1966:
Factory reset. From recovery.

If that doesn't help, reinstall.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
i still dont have CWM in recovery mode since i'm not rooted. but i tried flashing a new and different firmware but issue is still there.

we'll good for you (for now hehehe)... i did not noticed it before, and if you are reading my posts clearly, its occasionally.. and its not supposed to flicker...i believe its a bug, your activity and our activities varies that's why not everybody noticed or experienced it for now...you'll see...

for now i'm using a different keyboard form the playstore and so far no flickering encountered.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hasenbein1966:
If you don't do a factory reset from recovery.(aka proper factory reset) you will of course continue having those problems because the offending files will persist.

Man up, root and flash XZ Dual Recovery.
[Xperia Tablet Z Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] donedos:
hehehe you man up man... again, as i have said... my previous firmware that has a flickering issue is different from the one that I am using right now... my previous firmware was indian version and now i am using the US firmware version..

and AGAIN, it happens intermittently, it is not consistent flickering that's why its not that obvious....haist..

and FYI, factory reset is just a reset from the same firmware you are with... during isolation, i tried another firmware version..

so you man up... we are raising a bug here that need to be fixed and you are talking that it does not exist... will actually i can get rid of the flickering by using a third party keyboard, problem solved (temporarily)... come on girl... :)