Welp the corners of my LG G4 already starting to peel
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LG G4 Leather Already Peeling
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Putting it in and out of my pocket
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The leather from what I read is a thin layer. Not surprised the corners are wearing off. I'm guessing if the phone goes in your pocket daily the corners could wear off pretty easy.
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I returned my leather phone due to the touchscreen issue, I think I'm finally convinced to replace it with the plastic one.
MicroMod777
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Obviously the solution is to not remove it from your pocket on a daily basis.
Seriously though, wtf, LG? This should have been one of the first things to QC, right after "Does the leather actually stick to the plastic?"
But hey! 2 for $70!!! lol wow LG... I think I'll finally get a case and hope 1- that the leather holds up and 2- that the case will fit...
Welp the corners of my LG G4 already starting to peel
That sucks. Can't believe I trusted LG to deliver a decent product. All form, no function.... Samsung here I come.
Uh, function is still there. The function of the back cover is to keep everything in the back from falling out.
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I think of it as form = looks good on surface, function = how it actually performs. In this case the leather looks good on the surface but in reality is garbage.
MicroMod777
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I'd get gold if it was offered. Tmo only had grey.
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I laughed at this because I ditched Samsung for this phone. I was loyal to Samsung for a few Galaxy's. I was even made a Rom for a Samsung device. I find the G4 far superior to the Galaxy line. I will be extra happy when the screen glitch is fixed with the missed taps.
Its kind of neat seeing all the different opinions about device choices.
On topic, I chose the metallic grey because I when I viewed both backs and felt them, I felt the leather back seemed to be a cheap plastic fake leather.
Honestly, I'm surprised that so many people are surprised by this. I mean, has anyone noticed how thin the leather is when examining the back cover off the phone? It's not full-grain leather. It's not auto seat or furniture thick. I'm kind of surprised it sticks at all. It's not a Vertu Signature Touch, that's for sure.
What Motorola did right in comparison with the Moto X was to not expose the leather at the corners of the phone. I was skeptical of LG going with a leather back from the G4 announcement (or leak) since Motorola was using a higher quality leather and I pretty much knew the exposed corners relegated the G4 leather to a show cover rather than a daily. My leather travel wallet told me all I needed to know about corner wear.
The black stamped pebble grain back will fare a little bit better, but probably not by too much.
What Motorola did right in comparison with the Moto X was to not expose the leather at the corners of the phone. I was skeptical of LG going with a leather back from the G4 announcement (or leak) since Motorola was using a higher quality leather and I pretty much knew the exposed corners relegated the G4 leather to a show cover rather than a daily. My leather travel wallet told me all I needed to know about corner wear.
The black stamped pebble grain back will fare a little bit better, but probably not by too much.
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10Amazed that people are complaining about this. If you buy leather shoes, they wear and mark pretty much from the moment you put them on. Same with a leather wallet, or pretty much anything leather. It's a natural, soft material, of course it's going to wear.9Uh, function is still there. The function of the back cover is to keep everything in the back from falling out.65Welp the corners of my LG G4 already starting to peel
I don't get it. I don't see any peeling. Do you mean weathering like leather is supposed to do?
