Google Nexyus 5 - Did you know? Magnetic turn off.

[N4Newbie]

Did you realize the Nexus 5 has built-in magnetic (screen) turn off?

I have seen a few flip type cases which say they can turn off the screen when closed. It only took a few moments experimenting with a small magnet to determine that a magnet held roughly over the "G" in the home screen Google search bar will power off the screen. Removing the magnet brings the screen back to life.

 

[ajpri]

Yes? that is what the flip cover is about.

And if you wondered the name of the sensor, its a Hall Effect sensor. Found that out the other day.

Posted via Android Central App on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Android 4.2.2)

 

[N4Newbie]

Yes… that is what the flip cover is about.

And if you wondered the name of the sensor, its a Hall Effect sensor. Found that out the other day.

Posted via Android Central App on my Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 (Android 4.2.2)

I'm familiar with Hall effect sensors; it wasn't until I saw a few flip covers for the Nexus 5 that I realized it has one. I don't believe the Nexus 4 had one, for example.