Just Upgraded to Optimus G Pro, Looking For A Case.

[TheyStoleMyName]

Don't get the poetic hard case. It doesn't have a secure fit and it is very slippery.

from what ever phone I feel like using today

 

[stugatsa]

Amazon.com: LG Optimus G Pro Horizontal Leather Case with Magnetic closure with belt clip and belt loops (Plus Size will Fit w/ Otterbox Commuter on) + Cell Phone Antenna Booster: Cell Phones & Accessories ($14.95)

and

LG Optimus G Pro Rubberized Protector Case - Black ($9.95)

Regarding the Amazon leather holster, it's wonderful. Nice quality and big enough to fit the phone with a case on it.
Regarding the WirelessGround rubberized snap-on case, it is a perfect snap-on fit. Has cut-outs for all buttons. Comes in black, white, red, blue, and pink

 

[maj71303]

LG Optimus G Pro Rearth Ringke Slim Premium Hard Case Amazon.com: [SF Black]- LG Optimus G Pro Rearth Ringke Slim Premium Hard Case (Eco Package): Cell Phones & Accessories

This is the case I got and it works great. Doesn't protect the screen though.

 

[natehoy]

Amazon.com: LG Optimus G Pro Horizontal Leather Case with Magnetic closure with belt clip and belt loops (Plus Size will Fit w/ Otterbox Commuter on) + Cell Phone Antenna Booster: Cell Phones & Accessories ($14.95)

That looks like a nice holster. I will say, however, that it's VERY odd that they specifically mention that it will for with an Otterbox Commuter case, since Otterbox doesn't have a single case available for this phone.

I suspect they had some Note II holsters that they simply rebranded.

Here's an interesting option with a kickstand, anyone tried this one out?

Amazon.com: LF Blue Black Hybrid Hard Case with Stand & Holster, Lf Stylus Pen and Wiper For AT&T LG Optimus G Pro E980: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[Metal Chaos]

Update on the case: It has the function where the front cover can fold behind it to display the phone at an angle, since the time it arrived and now, it is no longer able to hold the phone up. I'm very disappointed with this case, but as I've said before, it'll do for now. If I ever get the money I'm going to buy the official case for it.

 

[roaddawg24]

I got the casemate toughcase and I'm lovin it,doesn't feel slippery to me.

 

[marcus0263]

Been using Noreve cases for my gadgets for a long time, haven't found any others that come close in quality or function

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00CM...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU2967608

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[anon(5982890)]

I have the Incipio Feather for mine - LOVE IT. It feels high quality and perfect.

feather Ultra Thin Snap-On LG Optimus G Pro Case

 

[ReggieSmith]

I got the casemate toughcase and I'm lovin it,doesn't feel slippery to me.

Same here.

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[Metal Chaos]

Just ruined the screen protectors I tried to apply. None of them wanted to go on straight or bubble free. Then when I tried to smooth the bubbles out with a credit card, it didn't work at all. So in frustration I destroyed the piece of junk screen protectors. Can anyone recommend me a good screen protector? Preferably one that doesn't fight you when you try to apply it? Never had to apply one before anyways, my last phone came with one already on. Maybe I should just get a case that has one built in.

 

[natehoy]

Just ruined the screen protectors I tried to apply. None of them wanted to go on straight or bubble free. Then when I tried to smooth the bubbles out with a credit card, it didn't work at all. So in frustration I destroyed the piece of junk screen protectors. Can anyone recommend me a good screen protector? Preferably one that doesn't fight you when you try to apply it? Never had to apply one before anyways, my last phone came with one already on. Maybe I should just get a case that has one built in.

You DO NOT want to get a case with one built in. They are far more frustrating than adding one.

I've always just used the cheap ones. A credit card is a poor choice for smoothing out the bubbles, because it will scratch the new cover. A thin piece of rounded-edged plastic is good (think the plastic scraper used to scrape cast iron). One covered with a thin layer of soft fabric is better. A lot of decent screen protectors come with a good tool for this.

There are two methods of application - wet and dry. Which you use depends on what kind of protector you have and how brave you are about putting water on your screen.

I'm a coward and have always done dry. I take an area where I don't care if the floor gets a little damp and spray some plain water around in a mist. This helps precipitate some of the dust out of the air, it ain't no clean room and maybe I'm full of !@#$ but it seems to help a little. Then I carefully apply the screen film, paying ALL attention to alignment and almost NONE to bubbles.

Finally, starting at the middle of the screen, I slowly and patiently work each bubble from the center of the screen outward until it "pops" out from under the screen protector. Bubbles like to dodge and break up, and you can't do this quickly. When one starts sliding off to the side you have to stop, take a breath, and then gently herd it back where you want it to. It's rather painstaking and cannot be rushed if you wish to do it properly.

I've put at least 7-8 cheap protectors on screens, and have had two big bits of dust in one of them, which was part of a 3-pack so I just peeled it off and pulled out a spare from the pack. Other than that, they've been all but invisible. Maybe a stubborn bubble or a spec of dust here and there, but if I don't notice it after a day of use I stop worrying about it.

Wet application is a lot easier, since the air bubbles move more freely and the water can even carry any errant dust out if you're patient. I've seen videos of it - "whip-zip-no bubbles done!"

But intentionally putting water on my phone gives me the heebie-jeebies.

 

[KyleCentral26]

We need more selection for cases! Guess LG dropped G PRO for the G2. haha

 

[psygnosi]

Casemate tough case and Zagg screen protector for this phone is awesome! This combo makes my OGPro sweet!

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[cybernimf]

I bought this cheaper case from Amazon. I have used these kinds of cases with my galaxy s2 skyrocket and never had a problem. I have dropped this phone straight down and every other way, never had a problem. And its comfortable to hold. Stand works good when im at my desk.
Amazon.com: For LG Optimus G Pro E980 T-Stand Impact Kickstand Hybrid Double Layer Fusion Cover Case Black/Red: Cell Phones & Accessories

 

[tientsdo]

got this case and love it,good quality and reasonable price,Just ordered two more of different colors.
Arium Leather View Flip Cover Case for LG Optimus G Pro at T E980 E985 E988 F240 | eBay

good luck

 

[Haalcyon]

I got this case and absolutely love it. Much higher quality than I anticipated: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU3232868

G Pad 8.3

 

[Metal Chaos]

got this case and love it,good quality and reasonable price,Just ordered two more of different colors.
Arium Leather View Flip Cover Case for LG Optimus G Pro at T E980 E985 E988 F240 | eBay

good luck

Does that put the phone to sleep and wake it up?

 

[tientsdo]

Does that put the phone to sleep and wake it up?

yes it does,you need to activate quick cover in settings.

good luck
I take it back,you don't even need to activate quick cover

 

[tientsdo]

Sorry, I forgot : you need to install "simple cover lock" free from play store for the phone to work with the flip case.

 

[natehoy]

In case anyone is still interested in a case, I found this little gem for $7 on Amazon: Amazon.com: For LG Optimus G Pro E980 T-Stand Impact Kickstand Hybrid Double Layer Fusion Cover Case Black/Blue: Cell Phones & Accessories

It's a fairly thick rubbery case with a hard plastic cover. It sticks out from the screen a bit so it offers bumper protection (and also keeps my fingers holding the phone from being "recognized" as a screen tap, which is a huge bonus for me!).

It also has a built-in kickstand capable of holding the phone up in either portrait or landscape, which is the one single feature I really miss from my old HTC Thunderbolt. The kickstand is actually hinged with a slide-down supporting bit, so it's pretty well built. Button action is easy but not so easy as to be constantly pressing buttons by mistake. It adds a little extra heft/size to the phone.

It was a real bear to put on, so if you change your batteries out a lot it might not be for you.

I also found a very cheap holster that fits the whole thing like a glove: Amazon.com: LG Optimus G Pro Horizontal Leather Case with Magnetic closure with belt clip and belt loops (Plus Size will Fit w/ Otterbox Commuter on) + Cell Phone Antenna Booster: Cell Phones & Accessories

For $12+shipping (free for me, I'm a Prime member), it seemed like about the best thing going. The holster cover uses cardboard for reinforcement so it's already a bit bent up, but it should hold up for a while and I'm not exactly kind to holsters, so I've learned to buy the cheap ones. The holster also came with a "cell phone signal booster" that went straight into the rubbish bin, obviously.