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Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover

Update 1: Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover  is now fully compatible with always-on display following the always-on display update on June 1, 2017. You can enable always-on display for the Galaxy S8 clear view cover.

Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is an updated version of Samsung’s clear view cover series. In some regions it is also referred to as S View flip cover.

This Galaxy S8 accessories guide explains you the main features of Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover and how to use them. We also explain to you the advantages and disadvantages of Galaxy S8 clear view cover.

Although Galaxy S8 is used in the guide, Galaxy S8+ has an equal Galaxy S8+ clear view standing cover with identical features, but with different size.

When ordering a cover, you need to make it clear it is for Galaxy S8 or Galaxy S8+. They are not interchangeable due to different sizes of Galaxy S8 and S8+.

Main features of Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover

Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is a flip cover, which covers both front screen and back panel (also glass) of Galaxy S8 or S8+.

The key features of Galaxy S8 clear view cover include:

  • Front of Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is translucent.
  • You can view the time, battery life, notification counts, incoming calls and messages without opening your case.
  • You can respond to incoming calls, alarms and events when the cover is closed.
  • Built-in kickstand. You can easily watching videos when your hands are busy.
  • You can use it as a spare mirror when screen is off (not serious, but not joking).
  • Galaxy S8 clear view cover automatically recommends Galaxy S8 themes matching the color of the phone and the cover.

Compared to clear view covers for previous generations of Galaxy devices, the built-in kickstand is the most prominent new feature in Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover.

In addition, when you attach the cover to Galaxy S8 or S8+, it can recommend the most relevant Galaxy S8 themes matching your phone color and case color. For example, if you have a black Galaxy S8 and a black clear view cover, it will recommend you some black-themed themes in Galaxy Apps (theme store).

Please note, you can view a lot of information when the case is closed. But you can only respond to calls, messages, alarms and calendar events.  For example, you can NOT read or react to notifications. Only the number of notifications will be shown.

How to set up and use Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover?

When you put your Galaxy S8 or S8+ into the clear view cover, you will get a new display as shown below (if the case is closed), which is different from lock screen or always-on display (AOD).

Please also note, AOD will be automatically inactive when the Galaxy S8 clear view cover is used.

In Galaxy S8 notification panel, you can find a notification as shown below.

If you want to use Galaxy S8 themes for your Galaxy S8 or S8+, you can tap the notification as shown in the screenshot below.

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You will then be asked to grant the permission for Galaxy Themes app (part of Galaxy Apps) as shown above.

Tap Allow as shown above.

After granting the permission, you will be directed to Galaxy themes with recommended themes.

You are free to choose other themes you like to customize your Galaxy S8 or S8+.

You can also further customize the info and widgets for Galaxy S8 clear view cover.

In Galaxy S8 settings, tap Advanced features as shown in the screenshot below.

Then tap Accessories as shown below.

If there is no Accessories entry under advanced features, it means your clear view cover is NOT recognized by the phone.

You need to check and make sure NFC is not turned off.  Galaxy S8 clear view case requires NFC.

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Under Accessories, you can find clear view cover as shown above.

By default, automatic unlock is turned on. This means if you lock screens security is none or swipe, you can unlock the phone by opening the cover.

However, if your lock screen requires PIN, pattern or password, then you can wake up the screen by opening the cover. Then you can unlock Galaxy S8 or S8+.

You can customize the clear view cover further by tapping additional info as shown above.

There are 3 settings for additional info:

  • Roaming clock (dual clock).
  • FaceWidgets.
  • Contact info.

These 3 setting entries are shared with lock screen and always-on display (AOD)  in Settings— Lock screen and security—Information and FaceWidgets.

For FaceWidgets, you can enable music controller, today’s schedule and next alarm as shown below,

You can also recorder these 3 items by tapping the Recorder button as shown below.

Then you can reorder them as shown below by dragging them in the desired order.

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How to use kickstand in Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover?

You can open the clear view cover, pull out the outer piece of the back part, then fold up as shown below.

The outer edge of the front part can be supported by the protruded line in the back part.

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Differences between Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover and the old S View flip cover

In some regions, Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is also called as S View cover for unknown reasons.

Actually, Samsung stopped the S View cover for Galaxy S8 and S8+.  The Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is an update for old clear view cover series, not S View cover series.

Most S View cover features are NOT available in Galaxy S8 clear view cover, for example:

  • No app shortcuts in Galaxy S8 clear view cover.
  • No S View camera (taking a square photo without opening the S View cover).
  • No S View window wallpaper.
  • No notification details. Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover only shows icons with a number badge.

So, do not assume Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is a S View cover. They are substantially different. There are no official S View covers for Galaxy S8 or S8+.

Review of Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover

Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8+ are difficult to handle without a case as mentioned in this guide.

The infinity display and edge screen can be annoying if you do not use a case or cover.

Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is a decent cover providing moderate protection for impact, drop or scratch.

The advantages of Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover include:

  • Official Samsung accessories which fits Galaxy S8 and S8+ perfectly.
  • Friendly with wireless charging.
  • High quality material was used.
  • Accept or reject calls, respond to messages and alarms without opening the cover.
  • Moderate protection for both phone screen and back panel.
  • Built-in kickstand.
  • Light weight (compared to other flip covers with kickstand).
  • Separate blocks for fingerprint sensor and camera to help you find the fingerprint sensor easier.
  • Great look (arguable).
  • Matching the color for your Galaxy S8 or S8+.

Of course, there are a few disadvantages of this Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover, for example,

  • Overpriced. The MSRP of this cover is $59.99, which is more expensive than other brands including OtterBox.
  • Moderate protection, not rugged..

Anyway, Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover is a decent cover with styling for your Galaxy S8 or S8+.

But it is a bit overpriced.

Also, if you need rugged case, this is not for you.  Galaxy S8 LED wallet cover may provide slightly better impact protection, but it is not designed for drop protection either.

If you need a back cover, Galaxy S8 Alcantara cover for Galaxy S8 and S8+ is a good option.

Updated: Does Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover work with always-on display (AOD)?

This section was just updated to reflect the new Galaxy S8 software update.

Yes and no with limitations.

If the cover is closed, always-on display (AOD) will be inactive. The screen will be turned off after a few seconds.

If the cover is open, always-on display will be active.

Samsung released an update for always-on display through Google Play store  (here is the link) on June 1 2017. You should update your Galaxy S8 through Play store on your Galaxy S8 or S8+.

After applying the udpate, you can find a new option for clear view cover in Settings — Lock screen and security — Always-on display as shown below.

As stated,  the always-on display will be able to work on  Galaxy S8 clear view cover. But only the default clock will be shown.

The clock you select will be replaced by the default clock while the Clear View Cover is closed. Notification icons, FaceWidgets and battery status aren’t shown when the Clear View Cover is closed.

As shown below, if you enable Clear view cover in AOD settings, you will see the default lock once you close the clear view cover.

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Comments

  1. Question: When I put my phone in the cover it seems to work only after a few seconds the cover goes black. It only shoes time and notifications when I hit the powerbutton. I suspected that I would always see the clock (just like with AOD).
    Am I doing something wrong?

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  2. But why a timeout? The most important feature of the clear view cover is to see the AOD and your close the AOD? I can’t see any information if the the cover is closed -> useless!

    Please change the settings with a update!

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  3. hi, it seems that it doesn’t allow me to enable speaker phone when answering the phone with the cover closed unlike previous clear view cover – e.g on S6 edge that i used to use. is there way to enable that or is it how it is?
    thanks.

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  4. Hi, I’ve followed your guide for the clear view s8 case. I still can’t get the display to stay on. I’ve got NFC on, turned off the AOD (as your article says it doesn’t work with the case anyway), downloaded and applied a theme as well. I close the case, the display comes on but then disappears after a few seconds. I was lead to believe that the display stays on until the case is opened, how? Am I missing something in the settings? This is the second case I have purchased as I thought the first one was faulty.

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  5. When I install cover phones shows that couldn’t access service reattach it. But when reattach it it shows again that message and also display of cover is also blur. Is that any way to fix it or Is it default cover?

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  6. I have the same problem, am not using a third party launcher and the case is not showing up in the settings either.

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  7. My whatsapp call with the cover on does not turn on the screen.
    However with Aod on and cover open my screen is turned on even if locked when I receive a whatsapp call.

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  8. I got this cover after seeing ur review…
    Pls can u tell that is brightness of the text displayed when case is closed very low this time …???
    Means it is hardly visible in daylight to see whats on the clear view cover and the incoming call details are very less bright….
    In indoors also its not bright…
    Is thr a way to increase or decrease the brightness of the text on the clear view case ?????
    because increasing system brightness does not effect the brightness on the Clear view case ?
    Pls help

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  9. Seems like I’m having some problems getting the 6/1/2017 [Samsung] Always On Display (v2.6.77.4) update to work properly on my S8+ with my Clear View case. I have the new option in the AOD settings and have set the “Show Always” toggle to “on.” I have tried setting the “Clear View Cover” toggle to both “on” and “off,” yet whenever the cover is closed the AOD display remains off. To be clear, when the cover is open the AOD clock display always shows per the settings. I really would like to see my personalized AOD clock display through the cover when the cover is closed. What might I be missing? TIA, RAB

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  10. Hi ! I bought this case and I am really disappointed. The front case cover does not stay attached to the screen.It remains always open. I don’t know how this supposed to work I mean like magnet or something but it’s crazy cuz there is no protection at all with the cover open in case of fall .Does this only happens to my cover or is it general ??
    P.S Sorry about my English are not perfect !

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  11. I’m having the same issue. I think what we means is that the front cover is “loose ” and doesn’t stay closed when you move the phone….

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  12. Hey Folks any help with my situation is highly appreciated: The Clear Case is causing behavior that I want to stop. Every minute the AOD style display turns on and stays on for abt 3 seconds. I have AOD turned OFF in my phone and would like to stop the phone showing me time every minute since its a battery drain. How can I stop that? thanks!

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  13. I think I have a defective case. The phone keeps unlocking itself while the cover is closed and without being touched. The screen also constantly switches between the AOD and default clock when closed.

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  14. The toggle located in SETTING > LOCK SCREEN AND SECURITY > ALWAYS ON DISPLAY that is marked CLEAR VIEW COVER does not appear to do anything. I seems that it will show the clock style one chooses for the AOD while the over is closed, but it does not. Am I missing something? The first line of this article states “Update 1: Galaxy S8 clear view standing cover  is now fully compatible with always-on display following the always-on display update on June 1, 2017. You can enable always-on display for the Galaxy S8 clear view cover.”
    But that does NOT seem to be the case.

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  16. hi i have bought s8+ cover it worked for a while but unfortunately it stopped sensing and the cover has no effect it doesnt work i have gone through your troubleshoot but cant see accessorie option in my phone
    could you please help

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  17. is there a way to see ANY notification with the case closed? Coz i dont see any. Can barely even see the led diod through the case. Nothing on display.

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  19. Hello everyone! Please I need help. I do not have any problem with my AOD but my facewidget (under accessories) is not working with the view cover. Please tell me why and what to do..

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  20. My S8 Phone / Clear View cover do not recognize each. NFC is turned on, and I rebooted. Am I missing something or is the case faulty?

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  21. Hi! After last system update (10.11.2017) on my Samsung S8 the Clear View Cover doesn’t show botton for calls. I can not answer the call or reject it.

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  22. I have a pattern unlock. When I open my clear view cover, I have to swipe to get to the unlock screen. This is true without the cover also, but I thought opening the cover would go directly to the unlock screen.

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  24. whenever im putting on the cover, the left part of my phone becomes less responsive. like keyboard “A” Q” 1″ etc.
    but works fine without it. im not sure whats causing it though

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  26. Hello, i just recently bought an s8 clear view cover but unfortunately it didn’t work. On the box itself, it was telling me to download on what seems to me, a third party app with a Chinese developer so I’m not sure if my case is genuine. I bought it online on Amazon. How to tell if case is not original?

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  27. I have recently received a notification that opens my phone automatically even though I have pine, I put the pin and now I want to stop it and I stopped from the settings but now if I open my pine phone and I leave it immediately after I want to open it I only ask for to glide without pins, why?
    S8+

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  29. Hi, I would like to know if there’s anyway to not turn off the display or not closeing the using application when closing the clear view cover? Like, when I close the case while open games or youtube it’s force to stop. I tried changing the screen timeout and screen lock but it still turn off anyway. Thanks for your help!

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  30. Hi
    I bought the clear view cover n added a app. Now the phone just display notifications and while I swipe to open it turns Black with only small icon at the bottom for phone I for camera n call. But it does not do shut down n nor any action.
    I.m receiving the messages as I see notifications.

    What to do. I m surprised how can this happen I cannot access my phone.

    How can I uninstal or reset my phone with normal setting n remove the cover.

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  31. Hi, I have PIN, finger print sensor and iris recognition to unlock my S8+. But with the Clear View Cover on, when I open the cover I can use either finger print sensor or iris scanner, but it also says swipe to unlock. I do not have swipe to unlock selected as a method of unlocking my phone as it is not a secure feature. I have searched in my settings to try to find a way of rectifying this but cannot find a reason for it happening. Is this normal or is there a way to fix this situation? A swipe to unlock is not secure and it is a waste of time using this case if there is no way to rectify it.

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  32. The smart cover used to display the remaining charging time breifly (2 or 3 seconds) when i inserted the charging cable, when the cover was closed. However now the charging time is only displayed on the locked screen and not on the cover. The smart cover still shows the time and other notifications for 2 or 3 seconds. Then it goes blank and for a second or two and then just the time is displayed. I dont know if this was due to the oreo update? Does anyone else use the smart cover (Clear View Standing Cover) http://www.samsung.com/global/galaxy/galaxy-s8/accessories/

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  33. When i close the cover when the phone is unlocked the face widgets work, all the notifications are shown in little circles. After a few seconds the screen goes blank and then comes back with on showing only a clock which is less bright.

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  34. Hi,
    My case now no longer locks my phone when I close it. It’s been tempremental for a while, i would normally just have take the phone out of the case then Put it back in and it would work. Since most recent update this has stopped. Any ideas?

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  35. Hi,
    I got the case today. I put it on but never get a notification about the “Clear View case” or whatever. Also, I can barely see much throw the cover due to the damn low brightness to be honest.

    2) When my screen is off, there is always a notification saying “touch input blocked”. I tried on and off the AOE (which work normally without the case, duh), also tried NFC on/off but nothing really work.

    3) I do not see any “Accessories” below the advanced features. I think this case is really bad and not worth.

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  36. Hi
    So after reading and browsing the comments to see if I find a similar problem I decided to confirm. I have a s8 + and I have been using my clear view for the last 3 months it worked fine and then it just stopped working. When the case is on my phone does nothing just freezes up Now that you mention the accessories setting went looking and there is none.is it the phone or the case.

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  37. Hi! Can you please help me with this
    After last system update (12.06.2018) on my Samsung S8 the Clear View Cover doesn’t show botton for calls. I can not answer the call or reject it.
    I restarted couple of times,but nothing change.
    It was working fine until know.

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  38. Hi! I have a Galaxy S8 with an original Samsung clear view cover. My problem is that when the phone rings, the caller id is not being displayed while the cover is closed (which it normally is). But when I open the cover, I can see the caller id alright, but the call gets accepted automatically. This has ledt to many awkward moments (“Nooo, not HIM again!” — “Why don’t you want to talk to me?” etc). I simply want to disable this automatic accepting of the call, but I can’t find the appropriate setting.
    Any suggestion appreciated!
    Michael

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  41. Thank you for your reply.
    I clear cache partition, but nothing change and I realised that when I receive a call it doesn’t appear even on my display, phone is ringing but I see just the date and time and not who is calling me.
    If I’m doing something on the phone and someone’s call me I have to drag the top bar and answer. After the last update my phone become very difficult to be used. 😫😫😫

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  42. Doesn’t have anything to do with this, it worked fine until the last update, and I have this number and phone from long time. I can see who is calling me but only if I draw the top bar so, you know I mean, on all the phones when someone is calling is showing 2 signs, one red to reject and one green to answer, you sweep. On my display it doesn’t show like this.

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  43. Hello! Thx for ur guides I fully read it. My problem is my S8 isn’t detecting the s view cover at all!!! My nfc is on only, and still not recognising it pls help me!

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  44. Salve posseggo un clear view standin cover per s 8 + volevo sapere se si possono visualizzare le informazioni tipo batteria orario e notifiche nella parte alta della cover con sportello chiuso , la mia non lo fa, visualizza solo per intenderci l orologio grande e poco più grazie

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  45. Hi,

    Searching for a solution to my Samsung Galaxy S8 S-View Flip Cover with Kickstand, Black (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XJ296JS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1) which suddenly stopped working after the August Security Update was installed a couple of days ago.

    I have the US Unlocked S8 model and the odd thing is that though the cover has stopped working (answering calls, opening the flip cover no longer activates the screen, cannot snooze/dismiss alarms), the wireless charging is still working fine using the original Samsung wireless charger.

    The settings related to the S-View Cover under the Advanced Features part of the Settings have vanished.

    Any ideas whether the software update is responsible or something else? The phone and case are both relatively new (less than a year old).

    Thanks,
    Joe.

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  46. Hi , everyone , thanks for help, i recently bought mi genuine s8 clear view , can’t make the music controlers shown under clock when i closed de cover, only appears when slide the clock , side of weather info and alarms. thanks

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  47. Hello!

    This is tupid… I bought this thing no more then a month ago and it worked just fine, displaying battery, weather and all notifications witht the cover closed. Then, one day, it just changed to that default clock… lucky me I found your guide explaining why that is the case.

    Why would they do that, I don’t get it…

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  48. Hi.
    My cover is working fine in terms of all problems described above, however I have an issue whenever I get an incoming call.
    If I just open the cover this often leads to the incoming call being closed/hang up.

    If I swipe accept call on top of the clear view cover it works OK.
    “Automatic answering” is not enabled.
    Phone is set to apply security after 5 seconds.
    Automatic unlock is enabled.
    I have my car (Bluetooth) as trusted device and “Home” as trusted place. Onbody detection is on.
    This problem is also happening on work which is not a trusted place.
    Any ideas why incoming calls are hang up?

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  50. Hi all my clean cover was working well with AOD when I hit power button it was visible until pie update ,now I select any AOD ,close cover and it not show AOD I select when click power button instead AOD I select it show predefined AOD and cant change anyone notice this kind of problem

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