How to disable automatic blocking of a smartphone with a book case. How to equip any Android smartphone or phablet with Samsung S View mode. List of functionality
Many of us have more than once thought that it would be nice to be able to control how a tablet or smartphone switches to sleep mode or back.
For example, it would be great if the tablet instantly fell asleep when closing the cover of the case, and the smartphone - when closing the flip or after we put it in our pocket. All this (and even more) can be provided to us by a new application. Cover Algorithm from an independent developer known on the XDA-Developers forum under the nickname Akshay (Aky).
Many of you are well aware that some modern tablets ( Nexus7, iPad etc.) or smartphones are equipped with special magnetic sensors that allow you to determine the moment of closing the cover of the case, equipped with a built-in magnet.
And although not every device has such capabilities, the developer of the Cover Algorithm application found a way out of this situation by using for these purposes other sensors that are currently equipped with smartphones and tablets.
In particular, to instantly switch the device to sleep mode and back, it uses proximity, light sensors, an accelerometer and a magnetic sensor.
At the same time, you can choose which sensor or combination of sensors the program will use to determine when it is necessary to lock or unlock your tablet or phone.
The application has two main modes:
1. Case mode(Flip Cover Mode), in which you can select the following sensors:
- Proximity(Approximation): Used for regular and flip cases
- Magnetic(Magnetic): Cases with a magnet built into the cover
- Light Tablet(Light Sensor): For tablets that usually do not have a proximity sensor.
- Fuse Proximity + Light(Proximity + Light Sensor): Combines proximity and light sensor signals to more accurately determine the desired mode
- Fuse Shake + Proximity(Proximity sensor and accelerometer): Close the cover and shake the devices to lock. Open the lid and shake again to put it into working mode
- Fuse Magnetic & Proximity: Proximity sensor + magnetic sensor is used
2. Pocket mode(Pocket Mode) uses the following sensors:
- Proximity- approaching
- Shake- accelerometer
- Fuse Proximity + Light- light + proximity sensor
- Fuse Shake + Proximity- proximity sensor + accelerometer
- Split Shake & Proximity- proximity sensor or accelerometer to more accurately determine the moment of transition to sleep mode and back
In all these modes, the application determines whether to lock or unlock the device using some special algorithms.
Also, in the application you can set many different modes, such as screen blanking delay and adjust the sensitivity of sensors.
In addition, in the additional settings menu you can select the so-called “night” operating mode, with which you can set the period of time during which the above modes will work. This can be useful for additional battery savings, as well as to prevent the screen from turning on at full brightness at night as a result of false alarms.
You can download the Cover Algorithm apk file from
Victor
On iOS 9, as soon as I opened Smart Cover, the iPad immediately opened the desktop. This doesn't work on iOS 10.
Victor
Please tell me if you have encountered this. If I install iOS 10 on my iPad and open the Smart Case, will I need to press the Home button to unlock my iPad? Now on iOS 9.3.5 I just open the cover of the case and it automatically goes to my Desktop.
Will it be the same on iOS 10 or will you still need to press the Home button to unlock when opening the lid??
Victor, greetings.
With the release of iOS 10, Apple really changed the device unlocking algorithm. But Smart Case is the company’s signature accessory and, despite the popular belief that “it doesn’t work after updating to iOS 10,” this is a misconception.
In the iOS 10 settings there are two items responsible for the behavior of the lock screen and the Home key:
- Settings -> General -> Screen and brightness
- Settings -> General -> Accessibility -> Home
To ensure that when you open the Smart Case, the iPad automatically turns on and does not require you to enter a password and press the Home key, do the following:
1. Open Settings -> Touch ID & Password and remove the lock password. It shouldn't be there (including the Touch ID fingerprint scanner).
2. Open Settings -> Display and Brightness and turn on the slider next to the item Block/Unblock.
Please note that not having a password is not safe for your data. Apple recommends setting a lock password
To ensure ease of use and maximum accessibility of the screen, a unique book case has been developed, on the front panel of which there is a window made of thin and transparent plastic. Its synchronization with a smartphone allows the owner to use key functions of the phone without opening the top cover: make voice calls, view messages, take photos using the main camera, and monitor the charge level. You will learn how to activate the Nilkin case for Xiaomi yourself in our detailed article.
How to download Kview app
Installation via QR code scanner
Before you begin installation, put the case on your smartphone and download the QR code reader.
Step by step guide:
Installing the application
- To go to the site, enter http://app.nillkin.com in the address bar.
- You will be prompted to select a browser and remember your choice.
- Since we have a model for Mi Max, we choose Round, presented in the form of a round dial. For other models (Redmi Note 4X, Mi Note 2, Redmi 4 Pro) you can choose the Square Window style with a clock and date in 24-hour format.
- The “Install” button gives permission for installation.
- Confirm that the “Application is installed” by tapping “Done”.
- The next step is to grant permission to access photos, media and files on your smartphone. The “Allow” button is responsible for issuing, clicking on which allows you to:
- A picture with a magnifying glass and the inscription “Settings” will appear on the screen, the image on which scrolls from right to left.
- After going to the “Overlay on top of other windows” menu, you need to enable this function by clicking on the circle located on the top right side. The gray color of the circle indicates that it is not activated. By allowing overlay on top of other windows, you can comfortably use all the functionality of your smartphone.
- The blue color of the circle indicates that the “Overlay on top of other windows” function is active.
- A blue background appears in front of you, at the bottom of which there is a “Use” button. Click on it
- The functionality is checked by closing/opening the top cover. Close it 1-3 times.
- To confirm your registration, you will need the registration code found on the card. Erase the protective layer located on its left side.
- Write the code data in the “Then enter the registration number” column. Letter designations are entered on the English layout.
- Further settings are possible after clicking on “Activate” administrator mode to manage the device.
- Your smartphone desktop will appear with the Kview icon installed.
use the phone book and select the required contacts;
make and reject calls;
type an SMS message, send it, receive and read incoming messages;
control the rear camera, including photo and video shooting;
allow location determination.
Settings in the application interface
After touching the icon, the user is taken to the settings menu.
It contains the following points:
Management Basics
The developers took care to make the interface intuitive and easy to use. In the sleeping state, the display of the case is a clock. You can turn on the program by sliding your finger (swipe) from right to left or from left to right. The main thing is that it is done in a horizontal direction.
The main options are presented to your attention, the selection of which is made by touching the desired option.
List of functionality:
To return to the main menu, touch the arrow located at the bottom of the display.
In the center of the desktop there is a control menu in the form of a gear wheel, when you touch it, a window with 4 sub-items opens.
The desire to keep your mobile phone for a long time will definitely lead to the decision to enclose it in a reliable and beautiful case. To the delight of users, serial production of cases has been launched that are suitable for each specific brand or for universal use - suitable for almost all gadgets.
Phone cases can vary in color and material, but all should provide accessibility to controls and screens. Therefore, covers with a window are the most popular. On our website you can see various , there are also a lot of interesting things for gadgets Xiaomi. The creators seem to have thought about everything, but a situation may still arise whenThe cover with the window does not work.In this case, first of all, you need to check the screen settings to see if locks.
The principle of operation of a cover with a window
The operating principle of a cover with a window is simple. When they developed phone protection, the creators thought of a function in whichcover book with windowprovides convenient and maximum accessibility to the screen. To do this, a window is left on the front panel, into which thin and transparent plastic is inserted. Thus, the owner of the phone has the opportunity to use, as usual, all the functions - see notifications, answer calls and make calls independently, determine the time and date, control the battery charge level, use the camera and all this without opening the case, thanks to flip cover.
How to set up a screen for a case with a window
Setting up the screen for the case can be seen in the following example:how the S View case for Samsung works.In general, this is a familiar book case, in the upper part of which there is a rectangular window cut out with transparent plastic inserted. Thanks to him, all the necessary information becomes available. This case is applicable to new phone models, but for other, earlier versions, the S View - HatRoid application is used. The difference is that S View uses special magnetic sensors, while S View - HatRoid uses proximity sensors, like all modern smartphones. Therefore, the application is suitable for working with any case.
Use window case applicationnot difficult. When the program is installed and launched, you will see three buttons in the application window. The S View service starts or stops first. The second provides precise adjustment of the position of the panels, on which all the necessary information is concentrated. You need to select a panel and use the arrows to move it. The third button is used to access application settings. You can set the time for receiving information, enable the function of automatically reviving the screen when you open the case and, conversely, fading when closing, and others.
The S View case that Samsung equips its smartphones with reminds us of the good old days when flip phones were equipped with a small additional display on the back of the cover.
If you have never seen S View, then this is an ordinary book-shaped case (or flip), with a rectangular window cut out opposite the top of the smartphone screen, which displays useful information. However, Samsung only equips S View on its latest flagship smartphones, and if you wanted to get the same experience on any other Android device, you can do so using the S View - HatRoid app.
While Samsung uses a special magnetic sensor to work with S View, S View - HatRoid uses the proximity sensor that all modern smartphones and phablets are equipped with. This means that this application can work with any, even the cheapest flip.
Using the application is very simple. After installing and launching the program, you will see the main application window, which contains three buttons.
The top one is designed to start or stop the S View service.
The second is for fine-tuning the location of the panels, which display the current time and date, information about the music track, missed calls and unread messages. Simply select a panel and move it using the arrows.
The third button is for accessing application settings. Here you can select the delay time for the appearance of the S View information window, enable automatic wake-up of the screen when the case is opened, and turn on/off the display of information about the caller.
That's it. There are two versions of the S View - HatRoid application: paid and free. The paid or Pro version also allows you to change the size and color of panel elements (clock, date panel, etc.), as well as disable the S View logo.
So, if you want your inexpensive smartphone or phablet to look no worse than one of the latest flagship Samsung devices, then you can install S View – HatRoid on it, which is available on Google Play at the following links:
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