Does the auto sleep/wake magnet affect the GPS directional sensor (direction phone is facing while using Google Maps)?
1506559
All i can tell you is that i using my find i used google as my GPS to provide real time directions to a store i was going to . No problems the magnet seemingly had no affect. hope this helps
1506560
That is a great question, and it is something I hadn't thought to check. So, after comparing the directional sensor reading both in and out of the case. and then checking the reading on my nexus 7, I can say that no, the wake/sleep magnet does not effect the GPS. Also since GPS uses RF to get data, not magnetic fields, it is very unlikely that any sort of magnet would effect the GPS operation of your phone.
423906
When the magnetic connection between the two parts of this sensor is broken, your alarm system will register an open condition. I guess if the window or door is struck in such a way that would cause the sensor parts to move enough to break the magnetic contact it might trigger the alarm. However, I think they were only meant to register open or closed.
2065818
Mine does not. It shows a digital compass pointer and the direction to go to get to the last location.
1515471
It will interfere with your smart phone's magnetometer, which will render applications which use it non-functional: compass, arrow on map applications, programs like Google Sky Map, etc.
1698233
It does have the magnetic sensing when when it's in and will screen lock and blank screen in holster but I don't think it will "turn off / power off".
59194
I'm not sure where the magnets are, but it does activate the auto wake up feature.
257102
1. Yes it keeps plaiyng. But you can make gps volume louder. Whebln someone rings it turns off sound.2. Map and gps software are stored on sd card. You can extract it and update map.3. Did not try to connect camera. Sorry.
236912
Keep in mind, that using the GPS drains the battery really fast...!another issue - the position embedded in the picture, is totally error!!! it gives position with 90'' !!! (should be 1'30'')'
1782714
I use this on my note 3 with otterbox, and yes it does interfere with some of my compass apps. GPS compass apps work fine.
1465374
Mine also does that it may have something to do with the sensor or the compass.
1217154
There is a setting to adjust the sound of the GPS voice and the music does go down when there are directions to be spoken but be aware that the GPS SUCKS!!! It tells me you have reached your destination on the left and it's either a mile or so up the road or it gives the wrong side. I have had nothing but problems with it, I should have just stuck with my Garmin. TERRIBLE!!!
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Yes it does. I didn't know it had this feature and was pleasantly surprised to automatically get notices of traffic delays and "faster route" displays on the Garmin. I really like the Garmin, but it doesn't give much audible notice of upcoming left and right turns until it is too late to safely make lane changes.
2231969
I am not sure how to fix that. Mine works just fine. You may need to send it back for a replacement unit. Also I didn't have to plug in my GPS sensor.
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Mark, I can conform that the magnets do not work for the sleep/wake function. I tested this out and found it didn't work. That's really the only gripe I have about it right now. The case does stay closed though. Other than that I really like it.
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Hello i'm not sure I never tried that but I know that when i'm talking on the headset and the gps is on I can hear the directions in the background. I hope this helps you somewhat. Thanks for your question.
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I use GPS all the time and haven't noticed any difference. When mounted, the magnet is dead center on the back of my phone. Maybe there aren't any GPS receivers right there. As I mentioned in another post, the magnet isn't quite strong enough to hold the metal plate through a thin otter box. Maybe that is the reason the GPS isn't being affected.
399959
They aren't GPS tags- the most you could probably do is have it set to trigger an alarm if it was removed from the NFC tag