Libra 2 improving knockoff Libra 2 SleepCover cases

GrandNeko40 · 08-16-2026, 11:55 PM

like many others, my original Kobo SleepCover began deteriorating within months of purchase... the super thin vinyl layer peeled and has been flaking off over the past couple years.

some people have had good luck with the knockoff cases, but i've bought/returned four of them now because none of them interact with the Hall effect sleep/wake sensor consistently or properly. just luck of the draw, it seems!

so far, i've taken some tiny magnets and stuck them to the built-in ones, and this immediately solves the "go to sleep and wake up" issue. however, these external magnets are also strong enough that they affect the sensor when the case is folded around the back -- meaning that flipping the case around puts the device to sleep while i'm reading it. oops!

i'm wondering if any MobileRead posters have dissected either their original SleepCase or any of the clones, to see what's going on with the magnets. the reason i ask is because if somebody's already done it and has knowledge (and/or photos) it could keep me from accidentally destroying my own in the attempt.

meeera · 08-17-2026, 06:12 AM

I've never had a sleepcover that doesn't work - but I don't buy bargain-basement Temu/AliExpress stuff. My current cover is a Papertify, my previous one a Gecko. Both worked perfectly out of the box.

rashkae · 08-17-2026, 06:35 AM

I wish Kobo would release good quality covers. Peeling vinyl doesn't survive a month in my hands. The old amazon premium leather covers, whilst insanely overpriced, were the only functional and attractive covers I've had for e-readers.

JSWolf · 08-17-2026, 12:53 PM

My red cover for my Libra 2 eventually started to peel. Finte also peels.

The replacement case I bought for my Libra 2 and it's working very well.

I bought the same case from a different brand

https://www.amazon.com/DINGGUAGUA-Sl...4C/ref=sr_1_16

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Buy now as cases for the Libra 2 as getting harder to find.

mbovenka · 08-18-2026, 02:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rashkae

I wish Kobo would release good quality covers. Peeling vinyl doesn't survive a month in my hands. The old amazon premium leather covers, whilst insanely overpriced, were the only functional and attractive covers I've had for e-readers.

I used to have an Oberon Design cover for my Kindle DXG. Talk about 'insanely expensive' (they cost more than a basic Kindle at the time). but oh so gorgeous...

rados2000 · 08-19-2026, 11:00 AM

You scared me. I bought a refurbished Libra2 a couple of months ago with a free branded case. It doesn't look like it's of poor quality. Can you see in the photo what will happen to it?

rados2000 · 08-19-2026, 11:55 AM

upd: accidentally saw a recent post on Reddit

PeterT · 08-19-2026, 12:35 PM

Images of my Libra Colour case; purchased when the device was released.

rados2000 · Yesterday, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterT

Images of my Libra Colour case; purchased when the device was released.

By the way, I received a case from Kobo with some funny stains. I don't know if it was intentional or a defect, but looks a bit unusual

After seeing the photo above, I'll be more careful with it.

https://www.mobileread.com/forums/at...1&d=1787278641
https://www.mobileread.com/forums/at...1&d=1787278641

08-16-2026, 11:55 PM	#1
GrandNeko40 Enthusiast Posts: 31 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2024 Device: Kobo Libra 2	improving knockoff Libra 2 SleepCover cases like many others, my original Kobo SleepCover began deteriorating within months of purchase... the super thin vinyl layer peeled and has been flaking off over the past couple years. some people have had good luck with the knockoff cases, but i've bought/returned four of them now because none of them interact with the Hall effect sleep/wake sensor consistently or properly. just luck of the draw, it seems! so far, i've taken some tiny magnets and stuck them to the built-in ones, and this immediately solves the "go to sleep and wake up" issue. however, these external magnets are also strong enough that they affect the sensor when the case is folded around the back -- meaning that flipping the case around puts the device to sleep while i'm reading it. oops! i'm wondering if any MobileRead posters have dissected either their original SleepCase or any of the clones, to see what's going on with the magnets. the reason i ask is because if somebody's already done it and has knowledge (and/or photos) it could keep me from accidentally destroying my own in the attempt.

08-17-2026, 12:53 PM	#4
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 84,573 Karma: 153744815 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	My red cover for my Libra 2 eventually started to peel. Finte also peels. The replacement case I bought for my Libra 2 and it's working very well. I bought the same case from a different brand https://www.amazon.com/DINGGUAGUA-Sl...4C/ref=sr_1_16 Buy now as cases for the Libra 2 as getting harder to find.

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08-17-2026, 06:12 AM	#2
meeera Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,917 Karma: 72310612 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Libra 2, iPadMini4, iPad4, MBP; support other Kobo/Kindles	I've never had a sleepcover that doesn't work - but I don't buy bargain-basement Temu/AliExpress stuff. My current cover is a Papertify, my previous one a Gecko. Both worked perfectly out of the box.

08-17-2026, 06:35 AM	#3
rashkae Wizard Posts: 1,295 Karma: 5935030 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Kobo Aura HD	I wish Kobo would release good quality covers. Peeling vinyl doesn't survive a month in my hands. The old amazon premium leather covers, whilst insanely overpriced, were the only functional and attractive covers I've had for e-readers.

08-19-2026, 11:00 AM	#6
rados2000 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2023 Device: Kobo Libra2, Nook Simple Touch	You scared me. I bought a refurbished Libra2 a couple of months ago with a free branded case. It doesn't look like it's of poor quality. Can you see in the photo what will happen to it?

08-19-2026, 11:55 AM	#7
rados2000 Member Posts: 11 Karma: 10 Join Date: Oct 2023 Device: Kobo Libra2, Nook Simple Touch	upd: accidentally saw a recent post on Reddit

08-19-2026, 12:35 PM	#8
PeterT Grand Sorcerer Posts: 14,066 Karma: 83386418 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto Device: Libra H2O, Libra Colour	Images of my Libra Colour case; purchased when the device was released.