Will magnets harm a 1020?

[anon(8555314)]

I recently got the joby gorillapod with the magnetic feet (which is totally awesome by the way). If I throw my 1020 into a bike bag with the joby gorillapod, could the magnets potentially harm the 1020? Should they be stashed separately?

 

[palandri]

Probably not. They make wireless charger with magnets and cases with magnets in the cover. Now myself, I would keep magnets away from my phones.

 

[John20212]

Same here, would keep magnets away if possible, especially if they are strong magnets.

 

[NightOrchid]

Same here, would keep magnets away if possible, especially if they are strong magnets.

Agreed +1. Technically they shouldnt really harm it.. but not worth the risk.. plus the 1020 is small enough to store in a pocket, just dont store it in a pocket where youll be sweating on your bike, salty sweaty moisteur.. now that WILL damage it.

 

[Blacklac]

I used a magnetic lens for a while. No issue.

 

[Taigatrommel]

Just for your interest: BlackBerry is using magnetic sensors in their devices since years, they are also producing holsters and pouches with built-in magnets. These magnets toggle the sensor to either wake the phone of put it to sleep. I don't know a single case where a BB suffered any damage related to those magnets, neither the device itself, nor the used memory card. Since they don't really use different components than any other manufacturer out there, I wouldn't worry about those magnets.

Keep in mind even some Windows Phone flipcases come with magnets, I just ordered a Nillkin flipshell which uses a magnet to keep the cover closed.

Yet I'd be careful with any heavy-duty magnets of course!

 

[Usman Mubashir]

Very powerful magnets can interfere with the antennas, and since I don't know the material used in the ball bearings used in OIS, if it is ferrous then it can get magnetized and you will loose OIS. If the magnet is powerful I will keep them away from any electronic device. If they are normal, then no fear.