What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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03-03-2013, 04:29 PM
Spinnaker15136

What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

I have a new case for my Nexus 7 .When I double the case lid back the screen shuts off. What causes this? I cant see any switch that might be pressed.
03-03-2013, 04:59 PM
B. Diddy

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

It's a magnetic sensor. iPads have something similar.

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03-03-2013, 05:15 PM
lolUmad

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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It's a magnetic sensor. iPads have something similar.

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^This.

Also, MacBook Pros have the same thing. If you put a magnet near the magnetic sensor, it will mimic the laptop being closed and go to sleep.

Its a fun prank to play on friends... I guess I should find friends first :(
03-03-2013, 06:11 PM
mr_nobody

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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Originally Posted by Spinnaker15136 [Only registered and activated users can see links. Click Here To Register...]

I have a new case for my Nexus 7 .When I double the case lid back the screen shuts off. What causes this? I cant see any switch that might be pressed.

You seem to have purchased one of many dumb "smart" covers.

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03-04-2013, 12:53 AM
jpash549

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

If the magnet closes the N7 off when the cover is folded back under the case the case is faulty and should be returned. The case is supposed to. shut off the. N7 only when you close it over the screen and when you open it you should get a locked screen.

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03-04-2013, 03:11 AM
B. Diddy

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

Whoops, I guess I didn't read the original post closely enough. I didn't catch that the tablet was shutting off after folding the lid back. I agree that this must be due to a faulty case--a well-designed smart cover will not do this. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

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03-04-2013, 04:18 PM
liljew

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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Whoops, I guess I didn't read the original post closely enough. I didn't catch that the tablet was shutting off after folding the lid back. I agree that this must be due to a faulty case--a well-designed smart cover will not do this. Sorry for the misunderstanding!

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Specifically, the magnet in the case is too strong and is being
sensed THROUGH the Nexus.
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03-05-2013, 09:14 AM
Jeremy8000

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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It's a magnetic sensor. iPads have something similar.

Yep, Google borrowed the idea from Apple -- who actually borrowed the idea from BlackBerry.
03-05-2013, 10:02 AM
B. Diddy

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

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Yep, Google borrowed the idea from Apple -- who actually borrowed the idea from BlackBerry.

Good point!

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03-06-2013, 08:06 PM
Spinnaker15136

Re: What causes a case to shutdown the Nexus 7?

Thanks for the explanations. I got the case for free from a points award system at work so probably not worth returning.