Sometimes it is quite difficult to protect your smartphone from external damage, especially the display. Therefore, we decided to tell you about one interesting accessory that can provide maximum protection for your Galaxy S4 smartphone. Although we have talked about him more than once, but not as intently as now.
Yes, today there are a lot of different cases, so there is plenty to choose from. But few of them are really interesting accessories. Our current protective case is called the S-View Cover and is only for the original Galaxy S4.
The main feature of the S-View Cover is a convenient flip cover, which perfectly protects the display without obstructing the view. And this is a very useful function in everyday life.
So, this is how our S-View Cover looks like:
On the very front flip cover is a small transparent window made of hard plastic. And from the inside of the rear panel, there are some interesting details that should be covered in more detail.
The back cover shows signs of plastic injection molding - an industrial way to create plastic parts. They used polycarbonate. Also in the photo above you can see the dark gray part. With its help the smartphone "knows" that it is wearing an S-View Cover. In addition, it receives information from the proximity sensor. The principle of operation of the sensor is that when the lid is closed, the smartphone is given a signal to turn on a special part of the display, which shows the time and notifications sent. When the cover is opened, the smartphone goes into normal operation.
Also, opening the lid will automatically unlock the screen, unless, of course, you have a password set.
Please note that the lid opens very easily as nothing holds it. Plus, you won't have to open it very often. You can even answer calls using the window on the front of the case.
You simply drag and drop the appropriate icon when you see an incoming call to accept or reject the call. The downside to this feature is that it doesn't work if you want to put a call on hold.
However, these are not all the notifications that can be displayed in this window:
As for the appearance of the cover, it is made in an interesting gray color. In addition, the front cover of the S-View Cover has the name of the smartphone - Galaxy S4.
The inner side of the cover is made of a material that is pleasant to the touch. And so that the S-View Cover fits snugly against the smartphone, there is a special recess for the Home button at the bottom of the front panel.
The cover also has all the other necessary slots - for speakers, camera, flash, etc. They are cut exactly to size so as not to interfere with your smartphone experience.
In practice it turned out that the S-View Cover is actually a very handy accessory. It just lacks an extra hole for LED notifications. We hope that a case with just such additional slots will appear soon. We also noticed that it is not very convenient to control the volume buttons when the smartphone is in the case. These are the only two problems that we didn't really like. But this accessory is not too cheap - 44.90 euros. The high cost is mostly due to the Hall sensor.
The accessory is available in two colors - gray and white. In addition to small flaws, we did not identify any more minuses. One of the positive aspects of the S-View Cover would be the convenient control of the smartphone while the cover is closed. Plus, the display is perfectly protected. If you weigh all the pros and cons of the S-View Cover, the price doesn't really seem that high.
To ensure ease of use and maximum accessibility of the screen, a unique folio 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 the key functions of the phone without opening the top cover: make voice calls, view messages, take photos using the main camera, monitor the charge level. You will learn how to activate the Nilkin case for Xiaomi yourself in our detailed article.
How to download the Kview app
Installation via QR code scanner
Before proceeding with the installation, put the case on your smartphone and download the QR code reader.
Step by step guide:
Installing the app
- 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) there is a choice of the Square Window style with a clock and date in 24 hours format.
- The "Install" button gives permission for the installation.
- Confirm that "Application is installed", you need to touch "Finish".
- The next step is to issue permission to access photos, media and files on your smartphone. The "Allow" button is responsible for the issue, clicking on which makes it possible:
- 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 fact that it is not activated is indicated by the gray color of the circle. By allowing overlays on top of other windows, you can comfortably use all the functionality of your smartphone.
- A blue circle indicates that the Blend on top of other windows function is active.
- A blue background appears in front of you, at the bottom of which there is a button “Use”. Click on it
- Functionality check is carried out by closing / opening the top cover. Close it 1-3 times.
- To confirm your registration, you will need the registration code, which is on the card. Erase the protective layer on the left side.
- Write the code data in the “Then enter the registration number”. Letter designations are entered on the English layout.
- Further settings are possible after clicking on “Activate” administrator mode to control the device.
- You will see the smartphone desktop 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 to determine the location.
Setting in the application interface
After touching the icon, the user enters the settings menu.
It contains the following items:
Management Basics
The developers have taken care of making the interface intuitive and easy to use. When sleeping, the case display is a clock. You can turn on the program by sliding your finger (swipe) from right to left or left to right. The main thing is that it should be done in a horizontal direction.
Your attention is offered the main possibilities, the choice of which is made by touching the desired option.
List of functionalities:
To return to the main menu, touch the arrow at the bottom of the display.
In the center of the desktop there is a control menu in the form of a cogwheel, when touched, a window with 4 sub-items opens.
The S View case that Samsung equips its smartphones with reminds us of the good old days when clamshell phones were equipped with a small secondary display on the back of the lid.
If you have never seen the S View, then this is a regular case in the form of a book (or - flip), with a rectangular window cut out opposite the top of the smartphone screen, which displays useful information. However, Samsung is only equipping the S View with its latest flagship smartphones, and if you would like to get the experience this case offers on any other Android device, you can do so with the S View - HatRoid app.
While Samsung uses a special magnetic sensor to work with the 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, cheapest flip.
The application is very easy to use. After installing and launching the program, you will see the main application window, on which there are three buttons.
The top one is for starting or stopping the S View service.
The second is to fine-tune the location of the panels, which display the current time and date, information about the music track, missed calls and unread messages. Just select the panel and move it using the arrows.
The third button is for accessing the application settings. Here you can select the delay time for the appearance of the S View information window, turn on the automatic wake-up mode when the cover is opened and turn on / off the display of information about the caller.
That's all. There are two versions of S View - HatRoid: paid and free. The paid or Pro version also allows you to change the size and color of panel elements (clock, date panels, 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 Samsung's latest flagship devices, then you can install S View - HatRoid on it, which is available on Google Play at the following links:
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Today we will consider one very unusual question, which is often asked by users of smartphones and tablets from Xiaomi: what does the item "Smart Cover Mode", which is in the settings, mean? The answer is simple.
This is how this item looks on the screen of a Xiaomi smartphone or tablet:
It's actually pretty simple. You may have heard of the so-called “smart” cases for mobile devices. They are in the form of a book, when in order to access the screen, the cover needs to be opened - just like a book. Here's an example of a case:
These smart cases have built-in magnets. In turn, a smartphone or tablet has a special magnetic sensor located under the glass. When you open the "smart" cover, the display of the device is automatically unlocked, which is very convenient.
So, returning to our "Smart Cover Mode" item, which you can find in Xiaomi devices, we inform you that this function activates the "smart" cover. What does it mean? If you enable this function, then when using the smart case, the desktop will be automatically unlocked when the case is opened. If you deactivate the function, you will have to unlock the device yourself when you open the case. Actually, that's the whole answer.
The desire to keep your mobile phone for a long time will certainly lead to the decision to enclose it in a reliable and beautiful case. To the delight of users, a serial production of covers has been established, suitable for each specific brand or universal use - they are suitable for almost all gadgets.
Phone cases may vary in color and material, but all should provide accessibility to controls and screens. Therefore, cases with a window are the most popular. On our website you can see various , there are also many interesting things for gadgetsXiaomi. The creators seem to have thought about everything, but still a situation may arise whenthe case with the window does not work.In this case, first of all, you need to check the screen setting, whether there isblocking.
The principle of operation of the case with a window
The operating principle of the case with a window is simple. The creators, when developing phone protection, thought of a function in whichcase book with a window Provides comfortable and maximum screen accessibility. For this, a window is left on the front panel, into which thin and transparent plastic is inserted. Thus, the owner of the phone can use, as usual, all the functions - see notifications, answer calls and make calls on their own, determine the time and date, monitor the battery level, use the camera and all this without opening the case, thanks toflip cover.
How to customize the screen for a case with a window
Setting up the screen for the cover can be seen on an example,how the S View Samsung case works. In general, this is a familiar book case, in the upper part of which there is a rectangular window with inserted transparent plastic. Thanks to him, all the necessary information becomes available. This case is applicable to newer phone models, while other older versions are applicable to the S View - HatRoid application. The difference is that S View uses special magnetic sensors, while S View - HatRoid - proximity sensors, as in all modern smartphones. Therefore, the app works with any case.
Use application for case with window not difficult. When the program is installed and running, 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 the panel and move it using the arrows. The third button is used to access application settings. You can set the time for receiving information, turn on the function of automatic revival and the screen when you open the case and vice versa, fading when you close, and others.
