Screen off feature

[Connert]

Am I missing something? I have the Nvidia Cover (hate it) and was under the impression that when I close the cover, the screen should turn off and back on when I open the cover. The screen is not turning off until it times out. I've looked through all the settings but can't find anything about this feature.

I do have a new cover on the way Amazon.com: Fintie NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K1 SmartShell Case - Ultra Slim Lightweight Stand Cover with Auto Wake/Sleep Feature for 2015 NVIDIA SHIELD Tablet K-1 8.0 Inch, Fit for 2014 NVIDIA Shield 2 8", Map Brown: Computers & Accessories and I'm hopeful it will work but I'm not really confident. I believe it's an issue with the tablet and not the cover.

Anyone else having this issue are know of a solution?

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[B. Diddy]

Just to be sure--this is the cover you currently have? https://shield.nvidia.com/store/tablet-cover

 

[Connert]

Just to be sure--this is the cover you currently have? https://shield.nvidia.com/store/tablet-cover

Yes, this is the cover.

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[B. Diddy]

One way to tell if the tablet's smartcover sensor is faulty is to run a magnet over the entire bezel (I'm not sure where this tablet's sensor is located). If the screen never turns off, then I would suspect there's a problem with the sensor, since that's how smartcover sensors typically work.

 

[Connert]

Very good idea, I'll give it a try. My new case will be here tomorrow also.

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[Connert]

So, before I could find a magnet to use for testing, the new case came in. The auto sleep/wake function works perfectly with the new case.

I definitely do not recommend the Nvidia cover, it will not stay on very well at all and now to fine out that the one I had would not activate the sleep/wake function. Very disappointing for an oem accessory.

I'm enjoying the tablet and I really like the active stylus. I just wish they had kept the storage silo for the stylus. I chose this as an alternative to Samsung because they have not yet provided an updated version of the Note 10.1 or the Note Pro. I can't say just yet how well it's going to make out as a replacement but we shall see. If only Samsung would put out an 8" Note, it would be the perfect companion to my Note 5.

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[B. Diddy]

Thanks for the update and the advice on the Nvidia cover! Although I'd bet that if you contacted Nvidia about it, there's a good chance they'd send you a free replacement.