SGP Screen Protector + Smart Cover = Fail

Hammie · Jan 17, 2012, 07:39 AM

Has anyone else experienced the Smart cover functionality failing when you have a screen protector on?

I put the SGP Crystal Clear screen protector on my son's iPad 2 last night and now the Smart Cover will not auto wake and auto sleep. It seems that the magnets are not strong enough to make the appropriate contact to activate the function.

I searched but I did not find any discussions on this specific topic. Am I really in the minority here?

Menel · Jan 17, 2012, 09:40 AM

I would be shocked that such a thin film blocks the magnetic fields.

PowerSupport Anti-Glare film here does not effect smart cover magnetic switch.

jekyl · Jan 17, 2012, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hammie

Has anyone else experienced the Smart cover functionality failing when you have a screen protector on?

I put the SGP Crystal Clear screen protector on my son's iPad 2 last night and now the Smart Cover will not auto wake and auto sleep. It seems that the magnets are not strong enough to make the appropriate contact to activate the function.

I searched but I did not find any discussions on this specific topic. Am I really in the minority here?

No, I have a protector on mine and it still sleeps and wakes just fine with the cover. I'm using a full body Skinomi on mine if it means anything.

Hammie · Jan 17, 2012, 09:56 AM

Thanks for the replies!

I did not think it would affect the functionality, but it seems to be. I have opened up a support request with SGP and we will see what they say.

MacRumorUser · Jan 17, 2012, 10:00 AM

SGP make a variety of screen protectors. Was it the thicker one by chance, it's easier to apply to the device, reduce air bubbles, offers better scratch protection, but due to the extra thickness some 2x-3x thicker than most screen protectors) it can effect the magnets strength.

SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal Clear I believe is the thicker one.

Hammie · Jan 17, 2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MacRumorUser

SGP make a variety of screen protectors. Was it the thicker one by chance, it's easier to apply to the device, reduce air bubbles, offers better scratch protection, but due to the extra thickness some 2x-3x thicker than most screen protectors) it can effect the magnets strength.

SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal Clear I believe is the thicker one.

It was the UCC version. My son wanted to maintain the gloss look on his iPad 2 since he hates the matte finish on my iPad 1.

Maybe I can get a refund and look at another manufacturer.

Jan 17, 2012, 07:39 AM	#1
Hammie macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wash, DC Metro	SGP Screen Protector + Smart Cover = Fail Has anyone else experienced the Smart cover functionality failing when you have a screen protector on? I put the SGP Crystal Clear screen protector on my son's iPad 2 last night and now the Smart Cover will not auto wake and auto sleep. It seems that the magnets are not strong enough to make the appropriate contact to activate the function. I searched but I did not find any discussions on this specific topic. Am I really in the minority here?
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Jan 17, 2012, 09:40 AM	#2
Menel macrumors 68020 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Atlanta	I would be shocked that such a thin film blocks the magnetic fields. PowerSupport Anti-Glare film here does not effect smart cover magnetic switch. __________________ iPhone 5 AT&T, iPad (3rd gen), iPod Nano (4th gen), AppleTV (2nd gen), iTunes Match
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Jan 17, 2012, 10:00 AM	#5
MacRumorUser macrumors Demi-God Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ireland	SGP make a variety of screen protectors. Was it the thicker one by chance, it's easier to apply to the device, reduce air bubbles, offers better scratch protection, but due to the extra thickness some 2x-3x thicker than most screen protectors) it can effect the magnets strength. SGP Steinheil Ultra Crystal Clear I believe is the thicker one. __________________ A gentleman is one who never hurts anyone's feelings unintentionally. MacRumor:User Microsoft MVP : Macintosh
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Hammie Thread Starter macrumors 65816 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wash, DC Metro	Thanks for the replies! I did not think it would affect the functionality, but it seems to be. I have opened up a support request with SGP and we will see what they say.
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