Hi,
About 2 weeks ago i bought the original asus case for the nexus 7. Unfortunately it is not a smart cover. But with a few mods you can easily convert it into a smart cover which uses the sleep/wake function of the Nexus 7 tablet.
This article is a short tutorial how build such a case without spending a lot of money ...
So, first you should think about a small, thin magnet. I bought some cheap K315 AKG headphones ...
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... and saw that the box has 4 magnets. You can see the small round black magnet in this picture.
This magnet is really thin but its still too big. So, just break it into small pieces and take the best one. Afterwards sand it (in german: abschleifen) and stick it on the case. You can see the right position on the following picture. Thats how it looks afterwards ....
... and ....
...and from the side...
So, now you have a working smart cover which activates the screen when the cover gets opened. Typically you fold the cover to the back which would deactive the screen again. To avoid that you need a thin piece of shim steel. I got mine from a beer coaster During drinking the beer i've worked on the coaster and made it as thin as possible. You can see the result on the follwing picture. Make sure that you put this piece of steel on the right place !! You can test it later with your magnet ...
Finally, after putting the Nexus 7 device back into the case, you can fold the cover to the back without deactivating the screen .....
So, thats it. From now on you just need to open the cover and your Nexus 7 turns on
If you've questions, don't hesitate to ask me
I like this. If I was to do it, I would paint the magnet with some rubber paint to match the colour of the case: http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
Aleemz said:
I like this. If I was to do it, I would paint the magnet with some rubber paint to match the colour of the case: http://www.plastidip.com/home_solutions/Plasti_Dip
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Thanks, that's a good idea.
Currently, I am thinking about a more optimized version... The hight of the magnet is so low, that it would be possible to put it to the inner side of the cover in such a way that the magnet is completly absorbed and surrounded by the cover with no contact to the display of the tablet.
Therefore i would need to countersink the cover a little bit for the magnet so that it fits into it. With that solution the magnet would be hidden with no risk to scratch the display. The front cover itself has about twice the high of the magnet. Thats perfect.
But for now, at least the next days, i let it as it is with the solution which i've described in the tutorial. It's a solution with no risk and i could revert it if want to. And it works just perfectly
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I just posted this in the G2x forums, but I figured you guys might find it useful as well...
I just got a 2800MAH Anker Extended battery from ebay, and unfortunately, my TPU case didn't fit over the extended case back. FatalityBoyZahy suggested that I cut the back of the TPU case off to make it fit, and this is what I did.
What you need:
Generic TPU Case
Xacto Knife/Some sort of Cutting Implement
Patience
Optional:
File
Match/Lighter/Some sort of small controlled flame
What I did was cut the back of the case, a little at a time, until it fit over my phone with the extended battery in. I ended up taking most of the back off before it fit.
I'm not that great with an Xacto, so the cut was bumpy and jaggedy. I used a file to even it out as best I could. I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so I wanted a clean edge. So, I used matches to melt the cut edge, and when it dried it was a clean, almost factory finish.
Pics:
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Final thoughts...
I think that It came out pretty well. One thing that I do notice is that the sides dont hug the phone like they used to... I think that this is because the profile is slightly different now and I left a decent amount of material. You could probably fix this if you cut a bit more. Its no big deal and you can still press all the buttons. From a distance, this seems like a manufactured case. You can only tell that it's diy'ed when you look at it from close up. Also, I think that using the file wasn't necessary because if you hold the flame there long enough you should be able to melt it down to be even. But don't hold the flame at one place too long... I had my case catch fire once
Cases are cheap, give it a shot :laugh:
how secure is the case imean it lowers the damage of a fall or it's just like look nice case ?
angarato_surion said:
how secure is the case imean it lowers the damage of a fall or it's just like look nice case ?
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It fits pretty snugly on the phone, so it should be just as secure as using a tpu case (other than the exposed back of course). I haven't dropped it yet thankfully, but it fits on pretty tightly and wouldn't fall off or anything... I'm pretty pleased with how it came out!
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I purchased this case for £6.95 form AMazon yesterday and it came today. I wanted a thin case that offers as much protection as it could, and I believe this is that case. THis case is listed as $35 on thier website, I just wanted to say I dont think that it is worth that much.
The case has a hard, plastic structure with a layer of Brushed Aluminum on the back. This gives it a cool touch and a very nice texture. All cutouts are very well aligned and I have had no issues with audio or pressing the volume or power buttons. The pogo pins are also exposed which is nice as this is the only case I know where they have allowed them to be open. Overall the case is very good very slim and offers quite a lot of protection.
THe negatives come in the way of the design though. The huge poetic logo on the back of the case (see images) may put some people off as well as the bottom and top silver plastic being exposed on the device. Also the case is not that grippy to hold. Meaning it is very slippy to hold and may fall out of your hand.
Great case at a great price.
BUY: http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008NMCPXW/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00
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Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?
Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:
Just recently got my nexus and I've been looking for a new case. I just recently dropped my nexus on concrete and the top right corner the I guess bezel or the silver gray material came off. Am wonder ok by if this case would provide decent protection against such a fall
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phantasybm said:
Great review man... does it provide any protection to the front? What I mean is if you put the nexus face down does the glass touch the surface at all?
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Yea there is a bit of a lip to put the N7 face down on the table, its very minimal
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Thanks for putting up the review. That has got to be one ugly case though. I want my branding to be mostly invisible. That one screams LOOK AT ME!!!!! :silly:
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Lol Im not a fan of the branding, but the case feels really nice in the hand
I've just made this very very very prototype case with a magnet to automatic turn off the screen. This is really simple, I only placed the magnet in the right position with a bit of adhesive tape. I will cut the cover and place the magnet inside it. I'll update this post! :good:
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I placed the magnet inside the cover, I'll close it later. Now I'm trying to shield the magnet, I placed a bit of alluminium foil with some adhesive tape behind the case but I'll try with steel shim (thanks quocamole)
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Tuxliri said:
I've just made this very very very prototype case with a magnet to automatic turn off the screen. This is really simple, I only placed the magnet in the right position with a bit of adhesive tape. I will cut the cover and place the magnet inside it. I'll update this post! :good:
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if you plan on folding the cover all the way back, you might need a steel shim to shield the magnet from turning off the n7 from the back. has to be steel; size of shim depends on strength of magnet. i found the magnets from cannibalized old cases (i.e. blackberry cases) have the perfect amount of magnetism.
In my opinion it might work but it looks like crap. Wouldn't want to show this diy solution to any of my clients, friends or family. It's not like those covers are very expensive. I have seen them on Amazon for like ten euros...
Gesendet von meinem Nexus 7 mit Tapatalk 2
thirst of all thx to Tuxliri for bringing this idea into my mind :highfive:
i know its an old thread but who cares i just bought my nexus7 and was inspired by it (and of course other modders) to go for my first "hardware mod" :fingers-crossed:
and i must confess i really like it and i'm really satisfyed with the result! :victory:
it converted my asus std cover to a smartcase with materials i had at home and it was really easy :cyclops:
used materials:
- ring magnet from spare ear headphones (broken up - it looked like the magnet in Tuxliris pics)
- felt pads used to protect my parquet floor from scratches (see picture felt_pad.jpg)
felt pads work wonderfull for this purpose, i thought about using a large felt pad for the whole screen area on the cover
this would better hide the magnet and would also conserve the screen somehow
well, lets see whats the next devil that will ride me
so keep on modding folks! :good:
You are just asking for a broken screen doing that. Creating a pressure point is never a good idea.
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You are just asking for a broken screen doing that. Creating a pressure point is never a good idea.
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thanks for bringing up this point mate :good:
you're right that it creates a pressure point
might be an issue when the nexus gets transported squeezed between other things in a bag
for a perfect result i would have to carve the magnet deeper into the cover
well i'll think about it
I just got a note 2 and now toying around with ideas on how to protect it a bit.
Screen protector im still debating on.
The flip cover is one of the things I picked up but there are two things that bother me with it that might be the ultimate deal breaker so i figured ill ask here.
1. What's your technique on snapping pictures since obviously you can't just fold it back, seems like taking a pic with one hand is risky anyway due to the size of the phone.
2. Does the cover flatten out over time when flipped to the back? What I mean is if you just put it on and flip it back, it's raised a bit on the back left side
I'm using voice command to snap. Just say smile or cheese and it will snap.
I actually find flip covers to be just as comfortable as non-flip cover cases, if not better.
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Here, I have my thumb pushing aginst my index finger behind the cover. I'm also leveraging my thumb againt the side of the hard inner case and this feels very secure to me. Of course, this requires the second hand to push the shutter button meaning this is a two handed operation, but I think it's for the better.
As for the flatness of the flip cover, I'm assuming you mean something like this?
As you can see, the cover part can be pretty flat without much trouble, at least for the Spigen Hardbook case. I do have another flip case (Nilkin) but that one does not.
Makes sense. Your case is a bit different though than the oem samsung
Coderedpl said:
I just got a note 2 and now toying around with ideas on how to protect it a bit.
Screen protector im still debating on.
The flip cover is one of the things I picked up but there are two things that bother me with it that might be the ultimate deal breaker so i figured ill ask here.
1. What's your technique on snapping pictures since obviously you can't just fold it back, seems like taking a pic with one hand is risky anyway due to the size of the phone.
2. Does the cover flatten out over time when flipped to the back? What I mean is if you just put it on and flip it back, it's raised a bit on the back left side
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I bought two of these a few hours ago. After an hour or two its already sitting flat on the back and completely shutting (when I firsy put it on it wouldnt sit closed) as far as pictures go I can very easily take them with only my right hand although I csn hold it in my left with the case on.
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Here's a bit of a left-field suggestion among all the rubber backs and bumper cases: why not get a sleeve case instead?
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I found this seller on etsy a while ago. They make pouches for any number of devices using jeans fabric on the outside and coloured cotton on the inside. What I like about them: they are very minimalist and low-key. Perfect for protecting your G4 while traveling or when you want to toss it into a bag but you're worried it might get pushed around or scratched by sharp objects such as your house keys.
In my opinion a perfect solution for those looking to protect the phone when it's not in use but who don't want to mess up the design by putting a rubber or bumper case around it. Of course, it won't help you if it slips out of your hand and hits the concrete while you're using it.. those are the trade-offs.
I have a similar pouch for my Nexus 7 (2nd gen) and it's been serving me well for almost 2 years now. Highly recommended.
I ordered one for my G4 yesterday (the phone arrived two days ago). I'll post an update once I receive the sleeve case.
Begoos Sleeves for LG G4
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Received the sleeve today
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caffeinated.pants said:
Here's a bit of a left-field suggestion among all the rubber backs and bumper cases: why not get a sleeve case instead?
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It's pretty simple actually...
1) a sleeve doesn't protect against drops
2) you can't use your phone without taking it out of the sleeve.
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I made similar points in my initial post —
It won't be of much use to you if you feel you need protection at all times.
I intend to keep it in the sleeve when not in use and while traveling. I'm going to see if that works for me as well as I hope it does — it's been a great combination with the Nexus 7.
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TechMatte Inc said:
Do you just hang this like a pouch over your shoulder? Could you please explain how this is used-- or take a picture of it being used?
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See the pictures I posted above - it's like a jeans pocket that you slide the phone into. Mine has an extra pocket in the front that can carry a credit card or something similar. Just slide your phone in and it's protected from falls or during travel.
I prefer to use my phone 'naked' and I use instant messaging much more than actual phone calls, so this arrangement works very well for me. Hope this helps.