I've picked up an LG Stylo 2, but was disappointed to see the Quick Circle interface functionality is gone.
All the specs I read told me the 2 was slightly bigger than the original Stylo, but miracle of miracles, my quick circle case fits it perfectly. Also it's clear that the magnet location is the same, cause when the phone closes, the screen goes blank, but instead of bringing up the Quick Circle, it turns on the new Quick view, a single line of data down the side of the screen. Not as elegant or useful.
Also, the new Quick View case isn't as elegant - the Quick Circle case, when folded back, left the camera and volume buttons exposed, a very useful design.
Has anyone, by any chance, come up with a way to emulate the QC interface on this device?
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I recently replaced the screen in my 6800 - (I'm out of insurance replacements, and I don't like the Touch Pro Verizon offered me very much.)
The dissasembly and re-assembly went swimmingly - except for the fact that my phone now reverts to Landscape every time it wakes up, as if the switch that detects the sliding motion is broken or disconnected.
Does anyone have any details of where this switch is and how it works? I have heard mention of it being a magnetic reed switch, but I also see a little tab of metal in the slide mechanism that looks like a contact closure point for this.
Any ideas or information?
I know this isn't probably the best answer, but have you looked into software that will rotate the screen? You could then assign that software to a button and rotate that way.
Yeah, I have "Screen Rotate" mapped to the messaging button, but it still reverts to landscape every time the phone goes to sleep, even if I set the screen mode to "portrait" in the settings.
I took it apart all the way again last night, I still can't find any sign of the mechanism it uses to detect open/close.
There are some metal ground clips on the lcd side that I think it uses to sense its location. If you slide the phone out you will see a gold colored clip in one of the slide groves.
I was just wondering why they've changed the Galaxy's big center button in the carrier versions? Just so they can fit the ugly carrier logos somewhere...?
Maybe because I am used to the iPhone, I find the 4-button array on most Android phones much more awkward than a center Home button.
Even the Back button is annoying, since I usually operate the phone with one hand, and have to twist my thumb all the way down and to the right, every time I need to go back. It's so much more user friendly to have soft Back button in the upper left corner of the screen.
Ergonomically, the 4-button thing is a step backward - you have to take your eyes off the screen, and in the dark you have to hunt and peck and wait for them to light up.
Just curious how others feel?
Thinking about returning my recently purchased G Pro for the G2. Some silly questions that I couldn't find answers to from searching:
1) If I use the knock-on feature to turn on the screen momentarily (check the time or notifications) but don't actually swipe to wake it up, does it automatically turn off after a couple of seconds (like what happens when pressing the power button on other phones) or does it stay in an on position?
2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal.
3) Most cases I've seen leave the volume/power buttons exposed, which I would prefer to make button pressing easier. Does this eliminate any issues of pockets turning on the screen?
4) Anyone noticed premature scuffing of the power button on from constant resting on surfaces (if no case is used)?
Thanks!!
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Thinking about returning my recently purchased G Pro for the G2. Some silly questions that I couldn't find answers to from searching:
1) If I use the knock-on feature to turn on the screen momentarily (check the time or notifications) but don't actually swipe to wake it up, does it automatically turn off after a couple of seconds (like what happens when pressing the power button on other phones) or does it stay in an on position?
2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal.
3) Most cases I've seen leave the volume/power buttons exposed, which I would prefer to make button pressing easier. Does this eliminate any issues of pockets turning on the screen?
4) Anyone noticed premature scuffing of the power button on from constant resting on surfaces (if no case is used)?
Thanks!!
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1. On my VZW G2, with Nova installed, yes - it dims in about 5 seconds, turns off in about 10 seconds
2. I've used Nova since day 1, and I've not had any real issues with on or off. If its in my hand, I use a knuckle, and if its on a desk/surface a tap seems to work fine. I think it likes a good solid shake to move the accelerometer or something.
3. I've got the cheap Verizon TPU case on, leaves the buttons exposed, and I've had 0 issues with screen on in mah pocket.
4. I've always used a case, so I've got nothing here. Sorry.
Cheers! :good:
Cool - thanks for the quick reply! I am enjoying my G Pro, so I think I will love the G2 My only issue with the G Pro really is that the whole point of the large screen "phablet" is to get more info on the display. But many apps do not take advantage. I've looked at apps side by side with my prior Galaxy S3, and the same info is there - just larger on the G Pro! Not worth carrying a larger heavier device if I can't get more info on the screen. Only when raw browsing does it really help. The G2 seems like the perfect fit
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2) I read some issues with Nova and knock-off. But do 3rd party launchers work just fine for the knock-on feature? I don't mind just letting the screen turn off after the prescribed time so knock-off is not as big a deal
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I use Nova Launcher, and knock on works just the same as always. Knock off however does not work quite the same, where before on stock launcher you could double tab on any open space on the homescreen or the status bar to turn the device off, now the feature only works when double tapping the status bar. Easy enough though. I like it this way actually because I am so use to double tapping the homescreen to open my app drawer, so now I can have both features working.
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Cool - thanks for the quick reply! I am enjoying my G Pro, so I think I will love the G2 My only issue with the G Pro really is that the whole point of the large screen "phablet" is to get more info on the display. But many apps do not take advantage. I've looked at apps side by side with my prior Galaxy S3, and the same info is there - just larger on the G Pro! Not worth carrying a larger heavier device if I can't get more info on the screen. Only when raw browsing does it really help. The G2 seems like the perfect fit
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Happy to help! As a former Oregonian, I'm always looking out for those still up north aways.
@EniGmA1987: Exactly - I'm perfect using Nova if the knock-on works cause I don't mind letting screen shut off on its own
@giri0n Haha yes - rains are about to start so next few months not the best to be in Pacific NW
Do you guys have any issues typing fast due to the soft button placement? I had quite some trouble typing on my Nexus 7 cause kept hitting the soft buttons when trying to press space bar cause I was typing sloppily! Doesn't happen with the traditional capacitive button layout.
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@EniGmA1987: Exactly - I'm perfect using Nova if the knock-on works cause I don't mind letting screen shut off on its own
@giri0n Haha yes - rains are about to start so next few months not the best to be in Pacific NW
Do you guys have any issues typing fast due to the soft button placement? I had quite some trouble typing on my Nexus 7 cause kept hitting the soft buttons when trying to press space bar cause I was typing sloppily! Doesn't happen with the traditional capacitive button layout.
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I haven't...I turned off the LG keyboard and turned on the stock Android one (which I had on my GNex for a long while now and loved) and I use their faux Swype instead of touch typing so I don't have too many typing issues with that. The slide thru method on the stock keyboard is surprisingly accurate and learns what you use quite quickly.
Good points! I use SwiftKey and found that traditional thumb typing is fastest and most accurate for me - will just have to get used to the touch keys underneath I guess. I used to use Smart Keyboard Pro and it had a nice feature to add some padding below the keyboard to add some separation.
I positively adore the Quick Circle interface, so much so that I waffled about upgrading my G4 for quite some time cause I didn't want to lose it. I finally sucked under and picked up the G6, and it comes close, but, you know, horseshoes and hand-grenades
The closest they have is an interface that displays basic info in a square opening in the case, activated with a similar magnet sensor. It's not interactive - you can't turn off an alarm, or select whether or not to pick up a call - you still need to open the case. You can't even activate the display to check the time with a double-tap - you need to hit the power button. That I've found, that is. But it's better than the proverbial nothing.
Also, unlike the Quick Circle case for the Stylo and G4, the opening on the cover does not expose the camera, just the power button. There's other cases that expose the power button and the camera, but they aren't interactive, and only barely display the data from the "always on" option.
The location of the window can't change, but has anyone come up with an app (or are there settings I haven't found) to make that square display a little more interactive, and closer to the QC interface?
If I hear it got brought back for the G7, I'll drop this phone like a hot rock, but till then, let's see what I can do.
Bought a led view cover for my note10+. It works fine, and in the editor the pattern has the same size like the note8.
When i plug in the charger the pattern is double the size, with a standing battery icon on top and the precentage beneath.
Does it need an update to use the other half of the led cover?
I'm not exactly clear on what you mean, but everything looks as expected to me. I didn't have an LED cover previously. I think I'd try uninstalling the app, then putting the phone in the case and letting it fetch the correct version.
The lower part is where you can swipe to perform an action like answer a call or dismiss an alarm
I think you will find Samsung has left this area reserved for the action button