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Quick Circle case

Maine Coon said:
how about it?

I'm gonna get one I guess. Since I'm gonna get the case anyway, I might as well get this one.
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I'm sure this is a premium accessory & will provide sufficient protection in most situations,not to mention it's a looker,but I feel compelled to add my 2 cents in here:

I'd hold off on this,unless you've used this form factor on previous phones & like it.

Even then,this phone has a slightly curved back & w/almost certainty,will not rest in-hand comfortably when folded back.

Some carriers may even have display models w/it installed (a la VZW & the M8 w/the LITE BRITE case),giving an opportunity to test drive.

I have one that I got for the G2 & used it a grand total of 2 times before it found its place in the misfit/unloved accessory drawer of my nightstand,pretty much for the same reasons as stated above.

I normally wouldn't post such a strong caution on any item,to each their own,however,I'd hate to see anyone spend a relatively large amont of $ on an accessory to have a similar outcome.

There's lots of cases for sale on AMAZON & e-Bay already,some w/definite pre-order dates & others already shipping.I've got a $5.00 Black TPU Case on the way,shipped this A.M.,ETA 6/5/14.
 
KOLIO said:
I'm sure this is a premium accessory & will provide sufficient protection in most situations,not to mention it's a looker,but I feel compelled to add my 2 cents in here:

I'd hold off on this,unless you've used this form factor on previous phones & like it.

Even then,this phone has a slightly curved back & w/almost certainty,will not rest in-hand comfortably when folded back.

Some carriers may even have display models w/it installed (a la VZW & the M8 w/the LITE BRITE case),giving an opportunity to test drive.

I have one that I got for the G2 & used it a grand total of 2 times before it found its place in the misfit/unloved accessory drawer of my nightstand,pretty much for the same reasons as stated above.

I normally wouldn't post such a strong caution on any item,to each their own,however,I'd hate to see anyone spend a relatively large amont of $ on an accessory to have a similar outcome.

There's lots of cases for sale on AMAZON & e-Bay already,some w/definite pre-order dates & others already shipping.I've got a $5.00 Black TPU Case on the way,shipped this A.M.,ETA 6/5/14.
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You are absolutely correct, thanks.

I will surely test-drive it. And yes, it will be no less than $50.

Pluses for me:
wireless charging w/o taking off;
available in gold (I wanted gold G3, but damn Sprint got it :));
adds value if and when I am going to sell it;

Minuses:
upfront cost.

Meantime, ordered clear TPU case for $6. Case is necessary imo.
 
Maine Coon said:
You are absolutely correct, thanks.

I will surely test-drive it. And yes, it will be no less than $50.

Pluses for me:
wireless charging w/o taking off;
available in gold (I wanted gold G3, but damn Sprint got it :));
adds value if and when I am going to sell it;

Minuses:
upfront cost.

Meantime, ordered clear TPU case for $6. Case is necessary imo.
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This case does have an advantage over the similar OEM case for the G2:

It fits in place of the battery cover,instead of over it.Hopefully this translates to a decent feel-in-hand.
 
KOLIO said:
This case does have an advantage over the similar OEM case for the G2:

It fits in place of the battery cover,instead of over it.Hopefully this translates to a decent feel-in-hand.
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so it is pretty much a flip case which I really like in my cheap Chinese android phones, used by kids and grandmas in my family. :D

I probably will buy it then. It's only money. Besides, there might be cheap copy cats from China soon.
 
Got mine today, testing it out.
There seems to be some concern that it'll not sit well in the hand when flipped back, and from a quick feel it actually is a little more stable than without when holding up to your ear as your thumb has more to rest on instead of just the thin edge.
Furthermore, this is the only case that will work with the wireless charger due to it replacing the battery cover instead of clipping over.
 
Is it possible to remove the cover if I don't like it? I want wireless charging, but not sure if I want the cover.
 
Loqe said:
Of course the original cover does wireless charging, it's the proximity between battery and charger that matter and that's why the clip-on doesn't work. At least that's what they say at LG.
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The US version doesn't have a wireless charging original cover. So far only option to so that is Quick Circle case.
 
AntimonyER said:
The US version doesn't have a wireless charging original cover. So far only option to so that is Quick Circle case.
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I've got a couple of these (not this exact seller/model):

Type A Micro USB Qi Wireless Universal Charger Tag Receiver Coil for LG G2 New | eBay

That I'll check out on my G3 before the end of the day.

These are not the most desireable option,but,at least I'll be able to confirm whether wireless charging is enabled or not.

I wouldn't mind the tags similar to what's available for SAMSUNG devices:

Qi Standard Wireless Charging Pad Receiver Tag for Samsung Galaxy S5 I9600 Effu | eBay

It'll be just a matter of time before these start popping up for the G3.
 
KOLIO said:
I've got a couple of these (not this exact seller/model):

Type A Micro USB Qi Wireless Universal Charger Tag Receiver Coil for LG G2 New | eBay

That I'll check out on my G3 before the end of the day.

These are not the most desireable option,but,at least I'll be able to confirm whether wireless charging is enabled or not.

I wouldn't mind the tags similar to what's available for SAMSUNG devices:

Qi Standard Wireless Charging Pad Receiver Tag for Samsung Galaxy S5 I9600 Effu | eBay

It'll be just a matter of time before these start popping up for the G3.
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I'm going to cannibalize a Korean quick circle I have. Right now it does nothing because none of the pins line up. Think I'll peel it off and adjust it so the qi pins line up.
 
KOLIO said:
I've got a couple of these (not this exact seller/model):

Type A Micro USB Qi Wireless Universal Charger Tag Receiver Coil for LG G2 New | eBay

That I'll check out on my G3 before the end of the day.

These are not the most desireable option,but,at least I'll be able to confirm whether wireless charging is enabled or not.
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Lorak said:
I'm going to cannibalize a Korean quick circle I have. Right now it does nothing because none of the pins line up. Think I'll peel it off and adjust it so the qi pins line up.
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QI Wireless Charging IS ENABLED! :D
Now the wait begins for OEM or otherwise to offer wireless charging backplates/accessories......
 
ahjengmool said:
ebay has a number wireless charging backs a case for g3 serch 'lg ge wireless backs
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As of now (7/10/14) none of these are compatible with US LG G3 models:

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I posted this on the accessories thread, but may as well post it here too. Verizon quick circle case does not replace back, it only clips on to the existing back. Therefore no wireless charging even with the quick circle case that Verizon is selling.
 
Loqe said:
Of course the original cover does wireless charging, it's the proximity between battery and charger that matter and that's why the clip-on doesn't work. At least that's what they say at LG.
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no, it doesn't. at least tmo version. only 2 pins, which are used for NFC. for Qi 2 more pins are needed.
 
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