Hi there, i know there are people saying that the extended battery pack will not fit into vehicle dock and power pack.
so, my question is, if i place in the extended battery to my phone without the back case that comes along with the purchase, along with the vehicle dock or power pack, will it fit?
as for now, the power pack of mine doesn't give much juice =(
I would recomend you use Anker's 1900mAh battery instead, you can find it in Amazon and it's not very expensive.
The good thing about this battery is that having more capacity than the stock one, fits perfectly and you don't need to change the back case with another one more bulkier, so the phone will fit in all the docks.
Thanks for your reply! but i'm afraid the anker battery will explode as one of the forumers had experienced it before =D
how is your experience with the battery? can last additional few hours compared to stock's 1650 battery?
zero_hundred1989 said:
Thanks for your reply! but i'm afraid the anker battery will explode as one of the forumers had experienced it before =D
how is your experience with the battery? can last additional few hours compared to stock's 1650 battery?
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LOL! Does this battery realy explode?
In my experience the battery is performing great. With stock I got around one day of charge, carefully managing the phone to not waste any battery (perhaps not so exagerated, but more or less). With Anker I get around 1 day and a half with the same use or even 2 if I don't play a lot with the phone...
yup, as you can see the picture from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1361749
it doesn't really explode =D, just burnt marks on the battery connector.
Alright, i'll consider your advice!=)
hi
i have the 2000mh batterie with new backcover.this makes the phone 1 millimeter thicker.
i have the original samsung car dock.
this dock has a square peace of plastic in the middle,which( funny isnt it?) is exactly one millimeter thicker then the rest of the dock.
you can easily pull out this square plastic thing with a small screw driver.
after this,the phone fits perfectly into the dock,just as if it was designed for this.
i guess the bigger batterie was planed from the beginning on from samsung.and so is the dock to fit the bigger batterie.
cheers
egalwaat said:
hi
i have the 2000mh batterie with new backcover.this makes the phone 1 millimeter thicker.
i have the original samsung car dock.
this dock has a square peace of plastic in the middle,which( funny isnt it?) is exactly one millimeter thicker then the rest of the dock.
you can easily pull out this square plastic thing with a small screw driver.
after this,the phone fits perfectly into the dock,just as if it was designed for this.
i guess the bigger batterie was planed from the beginning on from samsung.and so is the dock to fit the bigger batterie.
cheers
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wow, thanks for your reply, but if i buy the extended battery pack, my current power pack would be left idle, so i'm thinking 'the best of both world' solution, guess i have to put my power pack away and give this extended battery a try =D how was the extended battery life performance?
the battery has a fifth more capacity then the stock,and thats what it lasts longer then the stock too:around a fifth longer.Same other way around:charging takes a fifth longer too .
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For everyone with Batterylife complaints here are 3 options for you. NEW Updated Post.
Battery Adaptor Pro:
http://www.boxwave.com/products/batteryadapter/index.htm
This is by far the best option in my opinion for battery life problems. This little device about the size of the hermes, a little wider and very sleek / feels good in your hands. Its only $22.50 and worth every penny! What the device does is take AA batteries (4) and recharge your device via the USB cable. You can use the phone while its recharging too! What makes this device even more great is that is uses batteries, not its own rechargable battery, so on a long flights or long road trips or whatever the case may be, all you have to do is stock up on AA's and your good to go! It also comes with a flash light, VERY BRIGHT LED's for dark situations, although random, it comes in handy alot in dark situations trying to find your way to something or trying to hook the USB cable in. It recharges the Hermes about 6 times in my personal expirience with Duracell batteries. But get this! The best thing that makes this device worth every penny is that its compatible with ANYTHING that supports USB charging. This includes all other phones, Ipods, Personal video players, MP3 Players, Cameras you name it! Its great for keeping all your devices with battery power on any trip you go on especially if you travel alot. I no longer have to worry about battery life anymore with this thing. Its very small and easily can go in a pocket or a pouch in your backpack. No longer do you have to suffer with BIG bulky batteries to keep you going through the day/days. I highly recommend this unit and give it a 10/10!
You can Get an Extended battery 3000MAH from:
http://www.lionbattery.com/description.php?noproduit=477
Although very bulky the battery life boost is amazing. My friend has this phone (I don't have one yet, i just sold my 8125) and I have indeed tested it for myself. The battery will last you 10 hours before it hits 80% battery life. With these ten hours I was able to web browse, text message, use agile messanger, playing Doom 3D, Warcraft II, Sim City, Play music at 45% volume. at 60% batterylife I it had been over 25 hours already. With you constantly using 3G, push email and such Id probably say you can get a minimum of 35 hours of battery life with this battery. If you are not so hardcore You probably will get over 50 hours of battery life with this battery. The only cons I have to this battery are the size. its a great investment if you are one of those people always going on bussiness trips and such. You can charge both your stock battery and This battery and use the stock until it runs out then pull out the heavy duty. I highly recommend this battery. This battery comes with a cover for the 8525 too. 9/10
For all those who can't stand the size of this battery there is hope for you.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.as...ROD&ProdID=333
The stock battery for the 8525 is 1350 mAh, and this one is 1500 mAh, this battery won't improve your battery situations much at all but it is cheaper than the option of buying one from HTC or cingular. You can get both the stock battery and this one and have them both charged to last you however long you need. Although a tight fit it still fits in the battery comparment and works with the 8525. 8/10
I hope this helps some of your frustrations with battery life with this phone.
-SonicCrackers
Pity about the thickness, but the sheer capacity makes one think twice... More than double the normal mah...
I just ordered the 3000mAh battery from lion's website - I'm getting low battery warnings towards the end of the day. I'll let you know how it works out!
lemme know how it is
Well, it's supposed to arrive today - I can't wait! My phone died before I made it home yesterday - very irritating!
Has anyone tried one of those 1500mh batteries? I don;'t want the extended one because my brodit mount will become useless and and just suxs. Anyone have an opinion?
http://www.ipods99.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=HTCHERMSL&click=35
Yey!
Well, I got my Lion 300mAh battery and I have to say I'm pleased overall! I'm still breaking it in but so far it has lasted a complete day with Wi-Fi on and a hour worth of movie watching. It came very nicely packaged from the company - it also has a 6 month warranty according to the paperwork. The battery is approx. twice as big as the OEM battery. My biggest complaint is the battery door doesn't fit quite as snug as the original... near the camera it has a chamfered edge instead of the rounded edge on the OEM door. Also, there is slightly more clearance to the left and right than the other door. After a week when the battery is broke in, I'll give a proper update on battery life (Lion recommends 5 complete charge/discharge cycles for maximum capacity). I have several pictures of it, but I can't figure out how to post them here ><
Im very glad the battery worked out for you lacroixdp . Yeah the non HTC made battery covers wont fit on the battery as much as it should but enough to get the job done. I'm glad the battery last as long as it does expecially with all that Wifi usage.
4 u slimsaturn the 1500 battery, there is no difference to be seen, its just a cheaper alternative to having 2 batteries to switch between on those long bussiness trips, for improving battery life however, u will not see a difference.
There was some talk of a 2000mAh battery for the hermes that wsa the size of the original one. I think it was supposed to be from lion battery as well. Anyone have any news on this?
Well after a few days following their recommendation on the complete charge/discharge cycle, I can safely say it is an excellent battery! At the end of work, I'm at 80% charge still. With the same usage before, it was always between 30 and 20 giving me low battery warnings. I DEFINITELY recommend the 3000!
I got one off ebay 3400MAH I hope its better or good.
I thought about that one but decided to stick with lionbattery.com and Mugen since they have a solid reputation for batteries. Plus I have a 6 month warranty to use if I ever need to.
To bad lionbattery seems to be out of stock everytime I check
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xSoNiCcRaCkErSx said:
Im very glad the battery worked out for you lacroixdp . Yeah the non HTC made battery covers wont fit on the battery as much as it should but enough to get the job done. I'm glad the battery last as long as it does expecially with all that Wifi usage.
4 u slimsaturn the 1500 battery, there is no difference to be seen, its just a cheaper alternative to having 2 batteries to switch between on those long bussiness trips, for improving battery life however, u will not see a difference.
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I've had the 1500 battery for about a week. I cannot tell any difference between this one and the stock batter but for the fact that I have to use scotch tape to keep the back on. I used the Lion battery on my i730, but hated the size. I am ready to deal with the size due to the fact that I cannot deal with the shortness of battery life.
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To bad lionbattery seems to be out of stock everytime I check
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More are coming in next week. They are really, really popular!
Mark
lacroixdp said:
I thought about that one but decided to stick with lionbattery.com and Mugen since they have a solid reputation for batteries. Plus I have a 6 month warranty to use if I ever need to.
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Our batteries come with a one year warranty, not six months.
Mark
I Second the good rating of the 3000mAh Mugen Power Battery.
I bought it for my HTC TyTN from the Netherlands and alhough it bulges to double the size of the standard battery from the back plate - I like it though; gives me better grip on the slippery phone! - it gives me looong life compared to the standard issue (1350 mAh).
As noted earlier, along the sides the extended back plate does not fit 100% snugly, with a (very) minute gap on both sides. But not enough for the back plate to come loose though. Plus the edges (the rubber stopper at back - the antennae socket) is not smoothly cambered. Nothing a nail file couldn't fix though.
Great battery Mugen Power!
Haha that's even better I emailed in about the door and 15 minutes later I got a reply and a tracking number for a new door - excellent service! You've definitely earned a repeat customer! Are you coming out with an extended battery for the Treo 750 soon?
Lion Battery said:
Our batteries come with a one year warranty, not six months.
Mark
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Hi,
I have about 3 months with my TyTN and I can see that battery life has been reduced. Battery duration is decreased and charge time I guess that is reduced too. Is there a known battery calibration problem or this is a normal behaviour for a 3 months old battery???
Regards,
Taguapire.
Because I am on holiday I had a chance to do a controlled test of the battery. I charged the standard battery, turned on the phone and made one call a day to just make sure its still working. I also forced the band into gsm only. My battery lasted 7 days from full to flat. I then did the same thing being only in umts and I got 3 days only. The test is controlled because I did not physically move the device at all in that time, so signal strength and tower searching would be kept constant.
I think that is pretty clear the 3g is the killer. The dopod 838 pro lasted longer than my magician would have under the same sircumstances.
Just found this on dealextreme
3.7V High Capacity Lithium Battery Pack for HTC Touch Diamond 2 :
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.29000
Pictures are quite clear.
Regards
Oh my dear GOD!!!
What cover is that!!! It looks like the back of a Transformer (Optimus)!!!!
Ha ha ha!!!
I think it is better to work the phone without cover than having that!!!! D)
Just kidding!!!
Really cheap!!!
somebody tried this?
skippyxx said:
Just found this on dealextreme
3.7V High Capacity Lithium Battery Pack for HTC Touch Diamond 2 :
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.29000
Pictures are quite clear.
Regards
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It's very doubtful. What a price!!!
Well, actually they have even more batteries at a really low price :
3.7V 1100mAh Lithium Battery Pack for HTC Touch Diamond 2 for 8.37$
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.27014
2300mAh 3.7V Rechargeable Li-Ion Battery with Battery Cover for HTC T5353/Touch Diamond 2 for 10.99$
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.29250
I guess the quality is not so good since it's not a brand/made in china but it may be worth the price.
Regards
Free explosions for everyone! Muahahahaha!
Seriously, I wouldn't put an unbranded battery anywhere near a £400 piece of electronic equipment.
Convert your topaz to topaz-camel
DeathJester said:
Free explosions for everyone! Muahahahaha!
Seriously, I wouldn't put an unbranded battery anywhere near a £400 piece of electronic equipment.
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ye man,same here...
Especially as they can't spell Diamond on the battery properly (Diamon) lol
Any idea when we will an official extended battery from HTC themselves?
Steeve24 said:
Especially as they can't spell Diamond on the battery properly (Diamon) lol
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guess there is probably some copyright thing.. lolz.. but it really spoils the look of this phone..
If you suspect bad quality but still think it's worth a shot, you can use a digital Lithium battery charger to test whether or not the battery holds true to its specs. Since I'm a RC-model hobbyist, I already have one and I'm considering to try out this pack and see if it's for real.
Besides, because it's a cheap pack it doesn't mean it's a bad pack. Most cellphone OEM packs out there are rebrands of cheap mass-produces. In fact, cellphone batteries are the cheapest of the cheap since there's no need for a high discharge rating. Some of the best packs I've used in my hobby are from chinese brands, they cost about 12 USD each and are much bigger and have a higher discharge tolerance than the one linked in this thread.
Also, I can tell you for sure that there's no need to worry about exploding batteries, the worst that can happen is that the voltage drops and the battery cell swells slightly during charge. This is refered to as a "bad cell" and as long as you discard the battery at first sign of swelling there is no danger. Burning or melting can only occur if you charge or discharge the battery too quickly (I mean WAY faster than a cellphone could ever accomplish), explosions are very hard to achieve but possible if you for example plug the battery directly into the mains. I've tried this a few times on old packs, and mostly you only get smoke and sometimes you get a proper BANG.
Always such an ugly back cover ... unbelievable
docking station
and what about docking station? does it fits?
Hi,
another product for the diamond 2 from dealextreme
Car Windshield Holder Swivel Mount for HTC Touch Diamond 2
Price: $5.30 free shipping
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.23237
problems
i have this batt and i don't like it. it drains the percentage of the battery even more fast than the stock rom 1100 mah. i don't know if my batt is faulty but...
and i don't use it so much, maybe with the time... it will be more powerful.
anyone with this problem?anyone with this battery?
WoW
I think Skippxx works for that site or owns it LOL
Even though the back of the Evo Lte is not removable, it technically can be with a tool. Do you think it's possible that an extended battery will be made? Or will we see battery case first?
I wouldn't mind seeing an extended battery that is not so huge it's ugly. Maybe like 2400 mah or something with a smaller after market battery door.
It all depends how much more they can fit in that size of battery before causing issues, and if the flex cable is the same. And if you could get a bigger extended battery, you would need a new frame, and hopefully everything works well so the battery doesn't crush the board/lcd when its fully put back together.
I'm just speculating, but I suspect HTC crammed the largest battery they could in the available space. I can't imagine why they would leave any excess room. Also, it's probably safe to conclude that replacing the stock battery with another one would void your warranty. If I end up needing more juice than what is already there, I will probably get one of those portable power packs that offer three to five thousand milli-amps of extra capacity.
I went ahead and purchased this:
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP60D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B003690Q42/ref=pd_sim_e_7
It has really good reviews, plus, you can charge it via USB instead of one the giant wall chargers. Should come in handy with my trip to Europe next month!
id_twin said:
I went ahead and purchased this:
http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP60D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B003690Q42/ref=pd_sim_e_7
It has really good reviews, plus, you can charge it via USB instead of one the giant wall chargers. Should come in handy with my trip to Europe next month!
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I was just looking at that one earlier this morning. It is now on my wish list so I don't have to go searching for it later.
erikivy said:
I was just looking at that one earlier this morning. It is now on my wish list so I don't have to go searching for it later.
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Another one to look at is http://www.amazon.com/New-Trent-IMP70D-Thunderbolt-Blackberry/dp/B002D4IHYM/ref=cm_srch_res_rtr_1 - It is slightly larger, but instead of 500 mAh and 1A it charges at 2.1A and 1A, this allows for a lot better charging of pretty much any portable device, including tablets/ipad.
Hey Folks,
Have a G3 on the way to the house (replacing the Flex) and want to have a case ready when it arrives.
So cpl questions that hopefully somebody has some insight to:
Better to have an extended battery (w/large case) vs. several backup/spare batteries?
If extended, has anybody had experience with PowerBear brand?
Any chance that there is a wallet type case that would accomodate the phat battery?
Thanks for the feedback.
I dont have any extended batteries so I cant really comment on how they perform.
But I dont like the added weight and bulkiness of the extended battery, unless you're going to be putting your LG G3 in a bag, then I guess its okay.
But if you're going to carry it in your pocket, then im assuming that extended batteries aren't exactly pocket friendly.
What I have right now, are 2 additional batteries and the LG G3 battery charger.
Plus I have a 18,000 mah power bank.
So when my main battery dies out, I have 2 spare ones, I'll just replace it, then throw the depleted one in the LG G3 battery charger and charge it using my powerbank.
I just usually leave the charger in the car or inside my bag, and just carry the spare one.
So 1 battery is in the phone, 1 battery is in my pocket and the other battery is in the LG G3 battery charger which is being charged by my power bank.
I have a spare battery charger that I charge in the office. When I get into the office I swap in the full battery.
This has worked great for me and I hardly ever have to worry about running out of juice.
The only caveat I have to point out is the strain the backplate takes from opening and closing the phone daily.
After about a year of opening and closing the thin plastic plate some hairline cracks have appeared around the area of the NFC antenna.
Even you have extended battery, eventually you have to charge it. At that moment, you lose your freedom.
Good, now I have a spare battery charger
Where to buy new original battery and charger?
Odesláno z mého LG-D855 pomocí Tapatalk
I've bought mine at MPJ. The shipping took long but I'm glad to have 3 batteries! Really a great option!
http://www.mpjbattery.com/bateria-para-lg/for-lg-g3-d850-battery.html
I like to have more spares.
frandroid-v95 said:
I've bought mine at MPJ. The shipping took long but I'm glad to have 3 batteries! Really a great option!
http://www.mpjbattery.com/bateria-para-lg/for-lg-g3-d850-battery.html
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I'm looking at buying this battery. How protective is the case? Or is it just a back cover ?
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I'm looking at buying this battery. How protective is the case? Or is it just a back cover ?
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For the 2 batteries I've bought (see link) you don't need to change the back. They fit with the normal backcover...
For the bigger battery you'll need a special backcover, I don't have experience with this one..
I prefer the spare batteries because they don't add bulk to you phone, when a battery is dead you pop in another one and you're good to go
This S8 is going to be my first sealed battery phone. I'm going to miss those days of being able to carry a spare battery and get back up 100% in 30 seconds. I'm wondering if I should get a battery case or an external battery bank?
Which one do you use and why do you prefer it? Is there anything that you don't like about it?
I've been reading that it's best to charge the sealed battery when it drops to 40% and then stop charging when it reaches 75-80%:
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/how_to_prolong_lithium_based_batteries
I think it'd be easier to do this with a battery case that has an on/off button.
just avoid discharging to 0% and when ever you can don't charge to 100%. I heard somewhere that s8 battery has better properties that last generation samsung phones and it wear out waaaay slower.
External Battery Bank.
Coz, I don't want my phone to be as thick as a brick. When the bettery is going to run out, I prefer to use the cable to connect to a power bank.
In addition , the power bank mostly have much more juice than a battery case.
I think a battery case is more convenient. I have both and I like not having to carry the phone in one pocket and the cord and bank in the other. However, having a bank allows you to charge multiples devices and last longer since it isn't made for a specific device. The bank would be more useful and the case more convenient.
Jasper__ said:
External Battery Bank.
Coz, I don't want my phone to be as thick as a brick. When the bettery is going to run out, I prefer to use the cable to connect to a power bank.
In addition , the power bank mostly have much more juice than a battery case.
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hey guys we are in the 2017 era, do you really think that those batteries has some problems in being discharged to 0% and being recharged at 100%?
you will sell this phone before the battery die, this is sure
in any case I prefer the power bank way, just bought some of them.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...nk-attemps-t3664153/post73577779#post73577779
I think a battery case would be better because you can slap it on charge up then take it off after. With a bank you have to plug in the phone and have the cord hanging around while the phone charges. Check out my boy Flossy's video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwaD6mc318M
Shout-out to White Shoes..
I usually carry an external battery pack in my backpack. Though I hardly use it. If I'm going on a weekend camping trip with my friends, I slap on a battery case.
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I'm using Aukey 30000 mah battery, it's heavy and bulky but capacity is amazing, I can charge all my devices from one power bank)
I'm using the "Galaxy S8 Plus Battery Case, Wuloo Charger Case 5500 mAh Extended Backup Battery Juice Pack Rechargeable Charging Case Power Bank Cover for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus 6.2 inch". It's pretty reliable except that the front screen is completely exposed.
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hey guys we are in the 2017 era, do you really think that those batteries has some problems in being discharged to 0% and being recharged at 100%?
you will sell this phone before the battery die, this is sure
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I'm surprised there were more people with "battery tips" than those willing to reaffirm this statement. As long as you're using reliable chargers and/or charging cases and not regularly in 110+ degree weather, you really don't need to overthink things when it comes to insuring the longevity of the Li-Ion batteries Samsung uses.
As for the base question, I agree with...everybody, and say both.
The S8 is not a small phone to begin with. Without a case it barely fits in the back pocket of most of my jeans at least a bit, and creates a clear rectangular outline in all but my loosest of jeans that just looks...awkward. I don't like big phones for every day use as much as most people seem to, but if I'm dressed semi-nicely and going out for the evening I'm fine with the way it looks and feels in my back pocket.
There is NO battery case that exists where that would still be true, I mean, as others have said, the phone becomes a brick. For regular use outside the house, battery cases just look and feel awkward. I've now owned three, including the insanely overpriced Mophie option sold at Best Buy (it was a gift, don't waste the money) and when doing work around the house they're great for heavy use through a full day, whereas I usually have to plug it in fairly early into the evening when running on the internal battery alone.
For every day use, outside the house, I always carry a messenger bag with a QC 2.0 compatible battery pack. Considering the fact that most battery cases are bulky enough to warrant carrying them in a bag, it just makes more sense to me to carry a 18650 cell based battery pack with a far greater capacity (even on the low end) than any case is going to have, and when in use, or if I want to put my bag down for a while, I can just unplug and use my semi-normal sized phone, or carry it less awkwardly in my pocket for a while.
Especially with QC 2.0 being so...quick, I'd say a battery pack is far preferable for most people in almost every case, but battery cases do have their place here and there. If I need something really compact I personally go with the Anker PowerCore Speed 10000 (36Wh), but I usually end up carrying one RavPower or Anker's larger packs that can use QuickCharge to charge the S8 as well as the battery pack itself. Its not as notable if you're only draining the battery pack every few days and charging it overnight, but for my purposes, often on the road, camping, and hiking, being able to have a 72-80Wh pack charged in less than half the time has been a huge convenience.
I'm using this one.....
Plus 1 for power bank
Battery pack
I'm using a battery pack, usually when I'm out long enough to empty the battery I bring my backpack which has a usb port on it