EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, Tim said: I'll go with this one, too! Hopefully this will be big enough. I'm sure I'll stumble across a black one. If you do, then please post a link. Would have preferred black too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 5 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, EskeRahn said: If you do, then please post a link. Would have preferred black too. Could not find a black one for the P20 Pro model, but did find one for the P30 Pro model. https://www.amazon.com/Newseego-Compatible-Leather-Detachable-Premium/dp/B07RKTFX5X?th=1&psc=1 Also, how do you go about removing the built-in cardholders? Edited January 24, 2020 by Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 I'm gonna try my luck with this one:https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DFNXFGV 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) The P30 Pro version of the following one, pictured above, fits nicely as far as thickness goes but it does not stay magnetically shut as it should: https://www.amazon.de/gp/aw/d/B07DDJY11V Edited January 24, 2020 by Slion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 24 minutes ago, Tim said: Also, how do you go about removing the built-in cardholders? I have used a sharp knife and/or a pair of scissors on the others. Luckily they look nice beneath it, but we can't tell before we know the case off course. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 5 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 So many choices! Now I am torn between which one to go for! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Slion said: The P30 Pro version of the following one, pictured above, fits nicely as far as sickness goes but it does not stay magnetically shut as it should. https://www.amazon.de/dp/B07DFNXFGV Hmm the P30 Pro is slightly thicker, so expect the P20 Pro case to be a bit WORSE in this aspect. Did you cut out the creditcard holder? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, EskeRahn said: Did you cut out the creditcard holder? Nope, I did not mod it at all. It's a really thick and heavy case to start with. I have a thinner one from WIIUKA and that one just does not work. Edited January 24, 2020 by Slion Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 Just now, Tim said: So many choices! Now I am torn between which one to go for! That is why i bought a stack of different cheap plastic ones first, to narrow it down. None of them are likely to be perfect, so I'm not going to buy a £50+ case, unless we have one with a perfect fit. So see all these as experiments, that are not likely to live long.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 24, 2020 Share Posted January 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Slion said: The P30 Pro version of the following one, pictured above, fits nicely as far as sickness goes but it does not stay magnetically shut as it should: Ah That model relies on there being some iron in the phone matching magnets in the lid. Well no luck there. I think the Pro1 is some Magnesium or Titanium oxide not iron. BTW I squeezed the edges of the 'back' of the 'book' to get a little extra, Here exaggerated sketch: 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 5 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, EskeRahn said: That is why i bought a stack of different cheap plastic ones first, to narrow it down. None of them are likely to be perfect, so I'm not going to buy a £50+ case, unless we have one with a perfect fit. So see all these as experiments, that are not likely to live long.... Now I am debating whether I should just stick to the pouch until an actual case is made. Any word on how the pouch coming with the phone is? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
netman 1,424 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Tim said: Now I am debating whether I should just stick to the pouch until an actual case is made. Any word on how the pouch coming with the phone is? As far as my experience the pouch is very well protecting the phone, but sortof tight and fiddly. Now I use one of these instead which is quite a bit easier to insert/remove the phone to and from [WARNING I had the wrong link here first, it is updated now] https://www.amazon.com/fitBAG-Tailored-Germany-Microfibre-Cleaning/dp/B07XJ76Q28/ Edited January 25, 2020 by netman 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 5 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, netman said: As far as my experience the pouch is very well protecting the phone, but sortof tight and fiddly. Now I use one of these instead which is quite a bit easier to insert/remove the phone to and from https://www.amazon.com/fitBAG-Tailored-Germany-Microfibre-Cleaning/dp/B07XQC28X3/ This is the only other pouch I have come across, too. I was hoping for a leather one with a magnetic strap. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 8 hours ago, EskeRahn said: That model relies on there being some iron in the phone matching magnets in the lid I'm pretty sure that's not the case. The matching magnet is in the case's back cover and I guess it relies on the phone itself not being too thick. Pro1 is just too thick for that design apparently. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 44 minutes ago, Slion said: I'm pretty sure that's not the case. The matching magnet is in the case's back cover and I guess it relies on the phone itself not being too thick. Pro1 is just too thick for that design apparently. I reckon if you tape a magnet to the back of the Pro1 screen you could get such case to close properly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lameboyadvance 98 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 16 hours ago, EskeRahn said: I stumbled upon this one ... It is a magnet at the inner part can be moved. That sounds almost perfect for our usage!! A review for that one on Amazon says the magnet is pretty weak and the phone slides around inside the case. Interesting idea though. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim 5 Posted January 25, 2020 Share Posted January 25, 2020 6 hours ago, Slion said: I reckon if you tape a magnet to the back of the Pro1 screen you could get such case to close properly. I am trying to see if I can find a more generic one, without having to do any modifications. I came across one which is something along the lines of what I was thinking, but not sure if the Pro1 would fit because of the extra thickness. https://www.amazon.com/Hengwin-Premium-Horizontal-Carrying-G4-Black/dp/B07ZHW4TQD/ref=sr_1_41?keywords=leather%2Bphone%2Bcase&qid=1579967106&sr=8-41&th=1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EskeRahn 5,460 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/25/2020 at 3:19 PM, lameboyadvance said: A review for that one on Amazon says the magnet is pretty weak and the phone slides around inside the case. Interesting idea though. Thanks for the warning.... 😯 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cube48 51 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I can report that old Otterbox Model 2000 (out of production) is tight fit but works well. Thanks to tightness the phone doesn't move when closed inside. Gonna use it at outdoor trips as 'parking' case or when heavy rain hits. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
epninety 87 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) On 1/25/2020 at 12:08 AM, netman said: As far as my experience the pouch is very well protecting the phone, but sortof tight and fiddly. Now I use one of these instead which is quite a bit easier to insert/remove the phone to and from [WARNING I had the wrong link here first, it is updated now] https://www.amazon.com/fitBAG-Tailored-Germany-Microfibre-Cleaning/dp/B07XJ76Q28/ I had fitbag.de make me a leather pouch back in September when we all thought the Pro1 would arrive soon(tm). So it's been sat in a drawer until last week, but it's nicely made, a good fit for the device, and the microfibre keeps the screen cleaned. As I've used then before for my JollaC, I know it will only get better with time. Sorry for the poor photo quality, and yes, I did ask to have it made with each side a different colour (Before anyone asks - the Pro1 is only sticking out of the pouch so you can see whats in it! When fully in place it is about 5mm inside the top of the pouch) Edited January 27, 2020 by epninety add info 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PanicBrothers 66 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 I'm wondering why fxtec is not able to bring out a hardcase as announced. The phone is slippery like hell with the slider and a case is a MUST have. I guess to plan a hardcase take one week with the right people and again 2 weeks to have the first to sell. So fxtec...no time to waste. hurrs up. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Parhelion 114 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 looks quite fancy @epninety! What somehow bothers me about sleeves, also the official Fxtec one, apart from the protection being only temporary, is that I always press the power button while slipping it in. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
epninety 87 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 That *is* an issue. The Pro1 seems to need only a very light pressure on the power button. I didn't have the problem with the JollaC, or Xperia. It doesn't cause much of a problem in SFOS, as after pressing the power button, if you don't swipe the screen it turns off again in a few seconds. So it's only an annoyance. As for Android - don't know, don't much care 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
YelloDumpling 23 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Anyone know where I can get a replacement screen protector? The bundled POS one wouldn't tear off of the plastic; Ripped in half when removing it, ffs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Slion 1,201 Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 1 minute ago, YelloDumpling said: Anyone know where I can get a replacement screen protector? The bundled POS one wouldn't tear off of the plastic; Ripped in half when removing it, ffs. Look for the ones for Elephone U. It's the same display panel. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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