Hi All,
I've been going trough some threads here regarding good covers for the G2, but I all photo's I saw with covers are with the black version of the G2.
I have the white version and here in The Netherlands we only have the standard window LG cases, so I have to order mine international. I'm looking for a cover that has still a good protection but does not make the phone much thicker or make it look like a tank.
I went trough some threads and so far I have found two brand types I'm interested in. They are the Poetic Palette Case or Body Glove Fusion, but they come not in a white version and I have no clue how they look like on a white G2.
What would be a nice fit to the white color?
Thanks!
Edit: I have the T-mobile G2 (Netherlands)
Does anyone know if there is a different between the smoothness in the "neutral" color backs (black, slate) and the "cool" color backs (navy, teal)? I have a "cool" navy back and I think that it's rather slick. I was contemplating sending it back for an exchange for a slate back because it mentions that it's textured and it might be a little more grippy. I also qualify for the $50 educational discount that I didn't realize was available when I first ordered the phone and that I'll use on the replacement phone (I contacted motorola and they told me that I couldn't use the discount retroactively). The $50 is only really worth it if there is a difference in the back cover texture.
I have the black back, and it has a very nice and grippy soft touch finish.
I bought my G4 from T-mobile, and I'm hoping to find somewhere to buy a Black Leather back that isn't from outside the US, as I really want OEM.
Anyone know of anywhere to buy it or any black leather buyers swapping theirs out for something else? Thanks everyone!
I have the black leather back (Sprint version), and was considering trying to find someone to trade with. I really do like the black leather, look and feel but I'm very used to keeping my phones in protective cases. The vast majority of cases made for the G4 are not compatible with the leather backs.
dgoad81 said:
I have the black leather back (Sprint version), and was considering trying to find someone to trade with. I really do like the black leather, look and feel but I'm very used to keeping my phones in protective cases. The vast majority of cases made for the G4 are not compatible with the leather backs.
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I have the dark grey plastic, but kinda want to hang onto it as an extra. Any chance you'd sell the black back?
InsaneJester17 said:
I have the dark grey plastic, but kinda want to hang onto it as an extra. Any chance you'd sell the black back?
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Possibly, but I'll have to wait till I can find a replacement back of my own. The plastic ones right now seem to cost just as much as the leather. I'd prefer a white back, or maybe even the deep blue one, but I'd settle for gray if I can find one for a reasonable price. The G4 is my daily, and right now my only phone. When I do find one, I'll come back to this thread to see if you're still interested. Hopefully, within the next few days.
Great! PM me if you can, I don't check here often!
If it's not branded I'll trade you for brown
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Not interested in brown. Thanks tho.
Case that fits with leather back
This is a great case that fit perfectly with my leather back (T-Mobile, Brown):
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dgoad81 said:
I have the black leather back (Sprint version), and was considering trying to find someone to trade with. I really do like the black leather, look and feel but I'm very used to keeping my phones in protective cases. The vast majority of cases made for the G4 are not compatible with the leather backs.
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I have a t-mobile brown leather, but I bought a genuine OEM black leather back from ebay. I love being able to change colors!
skyline23 said:
I have a t-mobile brown leather, but I bought a genuine OEM black leather back from ebay. I love being able to change colors!
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Mind sharing a link? Thanks!
InsaneJester17 said:
Mind sharing a link? Thanks!
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-LG-G4-H...d&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=251989106935&rt=nc
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-LG-G4-H...d&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=251989106935&rt=nc
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That is the same one that I bought but I got it from a US seller. It was $3 more but got here in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251988950766?
It is branded as shown but looks okay. It says "Band LTE"
skyline23 said:
I have a t-mobile brown leather, but I bought a genuine OEM black leather back from ebay. I love being able to change colors!
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skyline23 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-LG-G4-H...d&pid=100005&rk=3&rkt=6&sd=251989106935&rt=nc
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lancemoreland said:
That is the same one that I bought but I got it from a US seller. It was $3 more but got here in less than a week.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251988950766?
It is branded as shown but looks okay. It says "Band LTE"
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How's the quality? I can't tell if it's knock-off or based on a foreign model, since the US version seems to have a light color stitching and this doesn't.
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How's the quality? I can't tell if it's knock-off or based on a foreign model, since the US version seems to have a light color stitching and this doesn't.
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The quality is similar to the original but with a grained leather. Stitching is the same and it appears to be OEM. I checked the inside and although it doesn't have the same stamped print inside as the original it appears to have come out of the same mold.
I've a Sprint OEM Genuine leather back. Would want to trade with your brown leather back
Thanks
himeshkaul said:
I've a Sprint OEM Genuine leather back. Would want to trade with your brown leather back
Thanks
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I have Brown mint condition I like to trade for your black
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How's the quality? I can't tell if it's knock-off or based on a foreign model, since the US version seems to have a light colour stitching and this doesn't.
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I bought a similar one that says 'Band LTE' on the back. It arrived in about a week. Seems genuine OEM. The black leather is definitely more slippery than the metallic gray one.
Hi all, I have a black leather (AT&T branded) back that I'm willing to trade for brown. If anyone is interested, PM me.
I have the blue plastic back from best buy, I'll trade for any leather back. Even add kicker
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I ordered a brown back off ebay. Its coming from Korea though so its going to be awhile. I have a grey plastic back I'll trade to someone for leather though.
Does anyone know if there are difference variants of the black leather backing? I see one Verizon version on ebay that is a pebbled leather (looks nice) and then theres the standard smooth leather that seems to come from ordering directly from Motorola.
I would prefer the pebbled look. Reminds me of the old Blackberry Bold.
All input in appreciated.
I think that was a special "football" leather edition just for Verizon. Of course that is more reddish than pure black.
Red_81 said:
I think that was a special "football" leather edition just for Verizon. Of course that is more reddish than pure black.
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It's not the football leather. It's a very subtle pebble leather. I messaged Motorola and they just told me there is no pebble leather available at this time. Wouldn't tell me if there was ever a PL available or not. If you search the Moto X Leather for VZW on ebay you will see. It's a nice leather and I really want one, but it's only a 16gb, i want 32. guess I might just settle.
I'm just hoping it;s not a variant or refurb.
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It's not the football leather. It's a very subtle pebble leather. I messaged Motorola and they just told me there is no pebble leather available at this time. Wouldn't tell me if there was ever a PL available or not. If you search the Moto X Leather for VZW on ebay you will see. It's a nice leather and I really want one, but it's only a 16gb, i want 32. guess I might just settle.
I'm just hoping it;s not a variant or refurb.
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There never was a pebbled leather in black. I seached ebay and don't see it either.
The black leather has texture to it but it is not pebbled.
Just got the Verizon black leather variant of the G4 yesterday. I had read that some people didn't think the Verizon leather felt as nice/soft/leathery as the tan leather offered by T-Mobile, but decided to go ahead and order the leather from V anyway. It's not terrible, but I agree it feels a bit "textured plastic" like. Is there consensus that the tan T-Mobile backs are indeed better than Verizon's black one? I guess I would prefer something that feels a little more like a leather work glove or baseball glove that softens overtime. The tan one looks like it might be more like that? Verizon's leather doesn't feel like it will do that at all, but perhaps I'm wrong. I know there are lots of different places to buy backs and I've looked at a bunch, but not sure which to try. The different color backs from LG appear like they are the same texture as the black Verizon one. Do they have the same feel or different/better? Are there differences between the different carrier phones that I need to make sure I get a back for a Verizon phone, or are they interchangeable between carriers? I'd appreciate hearing opinions on the best feeling leather option out there, and if you happen to have a link to the one you bought, even better!
Thanks in advance!
I would guess that the two different texture backs have different feel/wearing characteristics. The tan leather seems smooth, but the black (at least the Sprint variety) is bumpy/stiffer.
The black and other colors are textured and feel more stiff in comparison to the smooth brown leather for the T-Mobile version. The smooth T-Mobile brown back is more prone to damage though since it's soft. The black and other colors will hold up better to wear.
Kawaisa said:
The black and other colors are textured and feel more stiff in comparison to the smooth brown leather for the T-Mobile version. The smooth T-Mobile brown back is more prone to damage though since it's soft. The black and other colors will hold up better to wear.
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Are the backs interchangeable between carriers? Would a T-Mobile smooth brown back work on the Verizon model?
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Are the backs interchangeable between carriers? Would a T-Mobile smooth brown back work on the Verizon model?
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Yes, it'll fit
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Yes, it'll fit
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Thanks! Now to see if I can find one to try out.
Well, I guess buy a leather case from Spigen or somewhere else. DesignSkin's leather cases are not bad. I think buying a leather case is the best option. Find a leather case that really make your phone look awesome.