Do I need to keep the cover open while talking on the phone... ?
1847136
You will have to keep it open unless the phone is on speaker. I usually fold the cover back and speak or put it on speaker, since the phone is so big.
1847137
Yes it is difficult to talk on the phone while it's in the case so I just use my hands free device.
1847138
I always do, unless I'm using my Galaxy Gear. But, I would imagine the speaker (on) setting would be good enough to allow you to talk while the cover is closed. A note* - The wrap-around tab is magnetic and will hold the cover open for you all the way in a 'behind-the-phone' position, so it is not really a problem to have the cover open. Hope this helps! Merry Christmas! Self-plug: This will be the best answer. To other contributors, "Step it up!"
1384733
You can leave the phone on when it's inside the case to notify you but you will have to open up the case to use the phone.
1403731
Yes the cover stays in place when open or closed. Note, it's not magnetized.
1123774
no. the front cover is a tri- fold and is weighted, so when you close it stays closed.its almost like its a magnet.
2168414
No there is a band that can be use to keep it shut. Its attached to the outside of the cover.
811468
No, because it helps avoiding dirt getting into the phone. I love it as it is.
1222457
You don't have to take it out, just fold the cover and magnet flap around back and the magnet will hold the case open! The phone fits pretty snugly inside the case though and its not that easy to take it out... Bit you don't have to to talk on the phone!
33157
Only it you try to answer the phone while it's still in the case. ;-)But seriously, I don't seem to miss any calls (not that would be so bad), but it rings every time. I guess the real question is whether or not the shielding is really protecting me from the radiation. That I don't know, but I hope that every bit helps.Daniel
1627229
No it does not. It is a flip cover that allows you to interact with texts, calls, etc. without having to flip it open. There is no added storage or protection.
1709794
Sorry for the delay. Yes, you can keep the flap closed and still have your headphones plugged in. There is a hole on top of the case for the headphone jack.
599559
Open and closed are the exact same. I have to remove the case to talk on the phone, which defeats the purpose.
1979916
No, you do not have to take it out of the case. You can answer your calls with the case open or folded back.
54793
There is a hole cut out at the top of the case. I do not use an earpiece. The top flap has to be open when making or receiving a call.
1162638
I never tried talking with the case closed due to the fact of it being less functional to use the keypad that way. However, you can easily flip the cover to the back of the phone so it won't dangle while you are talking. Also, I listen to music with the case closed all the time and there is no loss of sound since there are appropriately placed slits in the cover.
1992677
No, it is open. Everything else is not covered either. Works well! I haven't noticed muffle sound either. Didn't apply screen cover, so I don't know about that. Great, though!
1696997
You can use the phone with the cover on. Any call you received will show up in the little window. You can answer and talk with it closed. Yes, you could cut it off, but I would try it with the cover first. Then remove it if you want. At first I was going to remove it, but I am glad I didn't.
218995
Nope! There's a little flap that protects it when you're not using headphones ! I love mine and I gets lots of compliments on it!!!