Magnetic Case.

[FranBlagru]

Hi everyone,
so I just bought a magnetic case for my L920, and I'm a bit worried whether it will damage my phone or not. I tried some things like the compass, and it has been interfering with that. I'm not sure whether the magnet is strong or not. Can this do any damage to the compass or any other part of my phone?
Thanks for answering.

 

[palandri]

I wouldn't use a case with a magnet.

 

[edyart13]

I wouldn't use a case with a magnet.

Even this one ecolife HYDRO Side Case - Windows Phone Cases ?
Features:
Made from 100% recycled fabric
Large, fixed belt clip
Magnetic closure

 

[metalchick719]

No way. Avoid magnetic cases like the plague. You don't know what kind of damage they can do to your phone. I've had issues with stuff like MetroCards in bags that had magnets in the pockets in the past. After that, I swore I would keep any cell phone I owned away from them. I do actually have a magnet closure built into one of the small outer pockets of my backpack purse, but I always keep my phone on the opposite side of the interior of the bag just to be on the safe side.

 

[xandros9]

I would think the compass will compensate soon for the magnets.
I doubt damage would occur, but that's just from my experience with the Palm Pre and it's magnetic Touchstone dock

 

[pantsaregood]

Aside from interfering with compass readings, no damage will occur. Traditionally, magnets and technology mixed poorly because hard drives and floppy disks were magnetic storage mediums, so data on them could be easily compromised by magnets. Magnets could also do significant damage to CRT displays.

Magnets, however, do not interact with solid state storage or LCD displays like this. There's nothing to worry about, short of possibly distorting compass readings while the case is on.

 

[palandri]

....I doubt damage would occur, but that's just from my experience with the Palm Pre and it's magnetic Touchstone dock

That's a good example of why a case with a magnet probably wouldn't hurt your phone. Maybe I am overly cautious, but I still wouldn't want a magnetic field next to my phone. :smile:

 

[FranBlagru]

Thanks all. Really appreciate that you help me