[LG G5 Accessories] futures:
Thought I'd start a discussion thread covering just the LG G5 official mesh folio Quick Cover case (LG-CFV-160). So far, I've only seen generic reviews regarding the case and not much long term experience, thoughts etc.

Here goes (warning, I'm not an English major!).. I am a fan of folio cases, especially OEM folio cases that provide additional useful functionality. The trend was for top end phones from Samsung, LG, etc with removable batteries, there was often optional flip cover that also replaced the rear battery door, typically to include contacts on the flip cover rear door that would enable additional features on the phone. Flip sensing, QI wireless charging, etc.

The flip covers can be annoying when taking photos, etc, but practical for:

1. Protects screens. Some folks in the family aren't as careful and just toss their phones in bags, not considering what other contents might be there that could scratch the screen.

2. Accessibility - either built in or with third party software, the flip action can be useful to simply usage for the non savvy family members. Like the good ole flip phone days, open to answer, close to end.

3. Lastly, with a simple cut out on one side, standard gel TPU bumper cases could be used with flip covers that also replaced rear battery doors since they general dimensions of the phone remains the same.

Now, specifically regarding the official LG G5 Quick Cover case. My feelings? Costly, but I like it. Although it clips on the rear of the phone it is extremely light weight and has a premium feel. It is nice to be able to have an always on status and be able to answer calls without opening the flip cover.

LG G5 Quick Cover Cons

1. The premium smooth plastic is nice but is easily scratched

2. Slippery (subjective). I prefer pleather / gel case feel, that helps it stay on a surface. Work around is to add a couple strips of vinyl / electric tape on the rear. Going to see if I can modify a bumper cases to fit the LG G5 with Quick Cover.

3. Darn flip cover doesn't like to stay down, maybe it just needs to be worn in.

4. Covers the volume buttons, and no outlines when closed, you just need to feel for it. Awkward to use the volume buttons when cover is partly open, you need to fully flip the cover back.

5. The LG G5 Quick Cover only works with the original bottom and will not work with friends module. Would of been nice if the figured a way to just attach a screen cover to either side, maybe a magnet, who knows. Maybe that's patented. Might have to switch phones if Microsoft ever releases a Surface Phone with a Touch / Type Cover!

6. When cover is fully flipped back, it covers the camera! Means you need to dangle the cover halfway open to take photos. I suspect there's a cut out on the Quick Cover to allow access to the power button - which it does, except for maybe a 10th of the bottom of the power button. The cut out really should have been larger so the entire power button and camera is well completely available when the cover is fully flipped back.

The official LG G5 Quick Cover is nice, but probably worth buying / trying only on sale or discounted.

*** To case makers *** There's opportunity here to make a better Quick Cover! I would definitely buy either:

1. An improved Quick Cover which addresses the above issues.

2. A bumper case compatible with LG G5's quick cover.