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There are only a few simple steps to setting up your Smartcase.

1. Slide your phone into the Smartcase.

First ensure you use the phone model that is compatible with your make of Smartcase. 

Slide the Smartcase towards the micro-USB/USB-C connector (depending on your device). Ensure the micro USB connector is securely plugged into the phone.  You may need to snap the phone down into the top of the case which gives it a very secure fit.

2. Download the i-BLADES SmartApp

Go to the Google Play store and download the i-BLADES Smartapp. Make sure you type it correctly.  

Alternatively use the link below (You can only download from this link directly to your smarpthone).

i-BLADES SmartApp

3 Sign in and accept SmartApp permissions

Once the app is installed, follow the on screen instructions for sign in.

As the Smartcase is a peripheral device you need to give it permissions.  These permissions screens will pop up accept them and use the default one.

4. Mount your Smartcase

For those Smartcases with a switch this is easily performed by moving the switch at the bottom of your Smartcase from left to right.

The Smartcase will be mounted and ready to use.

4 When you are not using your Smartcase Unmount the case

In order to ensure your smartphone is not effective by battery life drain make sure you unmount the Smartcase when you are not using.

Turn the switch from right to left.

For those of you who do not have a Smartcase with a switch please see the article mounting a Smartcase without a switch.

The Smartcase has 3 different modes that are displayed in the i-BLADES SmartApp: 

1. Unmounted

2. Mounted

3. Standby 

Each mode will determine what functions are available to you. 

Smartcase Unmounted Mode

Unmounted Mode is when the Smartcase is inactive. The switch on the bottom of the Smartacse is to the left position:. If you snap-on the Smartblade it will autocharge the smartphone. The Smartcase needs to be mounted (see below) to activate its expanded functions. 

Smartcase Mounted Mode

Smartcase switch in the right position: In this mode you can operate all the Smartcase functions and use your Smartblade. You can charge manually by pressing the charge butt on.

Smartcase Standby

Standby mode is when the case is active but its in a powered down state. This mode occurs when the Smartcase switch is in the right position and either the user has pressed a button in the app to go into standby or it happens automatically. 

Standby occurs when the SmartApp is inactive. Default Standby occurs when the phone screen goes off for 15 secs. You can adjust this timing in the settings.

The i-BLADES Smartcase supports fast charging in those phone models that also support fast charging.  

Use the cable that comes with the case and the fast charging plug that came with your smartphone for most reliable results.

It may appear you do not have all the Smartblade storage you ordered because some of the Smartblade storage is built-in and some is removable.

There are different configurations of Battery & Memory Smartblade storage from 16GB, 64GB and even 128GB.  Each can be selected as an option if offered on the product pages.

The location of the storage depends on the Smartblade.  However, there are two storage locations.  One built-into the Smartblade and one that is removable through a micro sd card reader.

1) Built-in storage
This is similar to the concept of a harddrive.  This is built-in to the Smartblade and is not externally visible.  The amount of storage on the Smartblade can be checked within the SmartApp on the storage screen.  All Battery & Memory Smartblades will come with some built-in storage.  The amount depends on the GB selected. 

You can view the Smartblade storage through the Smart App.  Go to the storage/ file management screen.

SB Fixed (stands for Smartblade Fixed Storage) indicates the amount of storage that is held in the Smartblade built-in location.

SB Fixed

2) Removable storage.
Each Battery & Memory Smartblade has a micro SD slot that allows you to remove and add more Smartblade storage.   Some Smartblades will come with the a micro sd card in the removable slot.  You can easily swap if out for a different card.

You can view the Smartblade storage through the Smart App.  Go to the storage/ file management screen.

SB Removable (stands for Smartblade Removable Storage) indicates the amount of storage that is held in the Smartblade built-in location.

SB removable

The Smartcase has a switch discretely placed at the bottom of the case.  

If this switch is to the left position the Smartcase will not mount.

To mount the Smartcase you need to be in the SmartApp and move the switch from left to right.

If you are having trouble mounting your Smartcase

1) Ensure you are in the SmartApp. Put the switch to the right and wait.  You should see the following screen after a few seconds.

2) Try moving the switch back to the left and move it back again.

3) Close the SmartApp.  Remove the Smartcase.  Re-insert it and try again.