does the magnet damage the phone or the credit cards?
1556147
It has not damaged mine in any way. Works more like a wallet but does not interfere with the use of the phone. My only regret is ordering white. It is pretty but shows dirt and grime . I will order another color.
1556148
I haven't had any issues with the magnet. But the hard part of the case has broken in three different places (I have yet to drop my phone, I think that will finish off this case).
1556149
if you use google maps to WALK the magnet will screw up the compass. the phone will not be able to tell your true direction. it shows you walking in the opposite or at a 90 degree angle from the the way you are truly facing. you must pop the phone out of the case away from the magnet to use the WALKING feature. i have not had the same issues with driving with google maps or waze app. it just happens in walking mode.
1451625
Good question! The metal plate is not magnetic at all. But here's even better news: I use an iPhone case that has a rear thin wallet holding my driver's license, one debit card, and a couple of business cards. I use the debit card a lot. Even though it's right next to the magnet when the phone is attached to the mount, there is no degradation in function for the debit card.
1628207
It never damaged my credit cards. I have people concerned about it , but so far it has never affected the functionality of my card.
1692534
No! The magnetism should not have any effect on your phone. I've used it on my iPhone and nothing weird has happened. No signal loss or making your screen look crazy unlike a TV. Don't worry, your phone won't be compromised. Enjoy the lens.
1361187
No. I've used this case for about 4 months now. My phone hasn't suffered any effects from the magnet. It's a great, sturdy case.
1176407
No magnet, if that's what you're asking. It's actually creased really well on the folds. That said, even with cards and such tucked into it, it stays closed nicely. It also does a really good job of protecting the phone. The phone fits very snug, and the phone frame it fits into is a very hard material.
1451623
Thanks for asking this! I bought a mount with a magnet on the plate and it killed every single credit card in my purse!
187965
Hi Josh, I am not sure if the wallet case is loaded with credit cards that they will not effect the NFC from the back of the phone.
110697
I haven't had that issue at all. It actually helps keep my phone cool and the magnet is facing the screen so it doesn't cause any problems mechanically. Best case I've brought.
142649
Hi. Actually there is no magnet. If fact nothing holds it closed. It is just basically a wallet with a plastic holder for the phone. I can carry my cash and cards.
554574
I'm not sure why they would say that but I have not had any problems with the magnets. I love this case!
1514802
Hi Leanna!Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The answer is no, it should not affect the integrity of your magnetic strip on your credit cards. I'm also grateful to hear from the other buyers that they have not experienced this issue either. Very informative answers. Anything else, please let me know here at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&asin;=&isCBA;=&isPopup;=&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID;=&sellerID;=AP0GL3AYI3XW1Have a good day!Maureen / The Friendly Swede Hi Leanna!Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The answer is no, it should not affect the integrity of your magnetic strip on your credit cards. I'm also grateful to hear from the other buyers that they have not experienced this issue either. Very informative answers. Anything else, please let me know here at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&as...; » Read More Hi Leanna!Maureen here from The Friendly Swede:-) The answer is no, it should not affect the integrity of your magnetic strip on your credit cards. I'm also grateful to hear from the other buyers that they have not experienced this issue either. Very informative answers. Anything else, please let me know here at this link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/help/contact-seller/contact-seller.html/ref=aag_m_fi?ie=UTF8&asin;=&isCBA;=&isPopup;=&marketplaceID;=ATVPDKIKX0DER&orderID;=&sellerID;=AP0GL3AYI3XW1Have a good day!Maureen / The Friendly Swede « Show Less
911441
magnets are BAD for phones..good thing I read this cause now I don't want it
651726
It has not given me any trouble with the 2 cards (and Drivers License) that I keep in there 24/7. And they are the credit cards that I use for almost everything - so I'd know if the magnet was causing them trouble :)
1662917
Considering that Magnets only affect mechanical storage devices, no! Your phone or device should be entirely Solid State Memory, or Flash memory. And those types of memory are not affected by small magnet fields like this one. I have had no problems with mine at all.
1220025
normal magnets won't do anything to the strip, you would need a fairly strong magnet. there's an episode of mythbusters where they tried to wipe data using magnets, they had to use a high powered one extracted from a hard drive to wipe it. even if you do hold a credit card to a hard drive, it's magnetically shielded.
1776403
If the magnet were in the mount, then the phone would only be able to magnetize to the mount itself. The magnet being on the phone means it can attach to anything metal, not just the mount.