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Scanning libre freestyle through phone case

charleym

Member
Hi,

I currently have a silicon case on my phone. I can't scan the libre through it so have to remove the case every time, resulting today in me dropping the phone and smashing the screen.

Can you scan through plastic cases? I dont want to buy a new one if I'll just have the same problem.

Thanks, Charley
 
I assume it depends on the strength of the NFC receiver on your phone.
I have a plastic / silicon case on my phone and have no problem scanning my Libre.
 
I am using an iPhone 7 plus with a silicone case and a screen protector and have no problems scanning my Libre
 
Mine scans through silicone case plus waterproofish bag, 2 pullovers and a sailing coat. Both my old Samsungs S3 mini and J3 and my equally cheap Huawei smart plus.
I found it differs where you hold the phone to your sensor, though. With the Samsungs it was backside in the top, with the Huawei I have to press the top side of the phone to the sensor.
Hope you find a solution, smashing your screen *****.
 
I have a Samsung galaxy 8. Maybe I just have an extra thick case then and need a thinner one. It certainly dont scan through a coat!
 
My bf has S9+ and I have an iphone 7, both with rubber cases on and it scans just fine. The cases don’t cover the NFC area to scan though.
 
My s7 is in a rugged tough case sitting in rubber aluminum and 1mm glass.. no problem scanning.

Can drop it throw it wont break phone...
 
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