Saw a thread about this battery in the normal Galaxy S2 section, but not here.
I purchased this battery on ebay for about 85 bucks shipped. I haven't run any tests or even cycled the battery yet, but the results are definitely worth the money I paid.
I popped the battery in on Saturday, it was at 60%. I use blue tooth streaming music about an hour throughout the day, data on, face book and email syncing, etc. I got 2 days 20 hours before the phone hit 18% battery. I just fully charged today to 100%, made 3 15 minute phone calls, and some browsing. It took an hour and a half before the battery went down to 99%.
The Mugen Power back plate is actually pretty good too. The grooves give a really good grip. The kick stand is awesome as well, even though it does feel like cheap plastic. The added width to the phone makes it better to hold as well.
Best part, it's an NFC battery so no boot looping.
Only down side so far is there's definitely no case for this thing.
If you don't mind shelling out a few bucks to have your phone last a few days, GET THIS BATTERY! The added weight and size is really not that serious.
Man 85 bucks is a lot of money lol. I dont know if you can fuse 2 batteries like you could with the captivate but i would rather go that route as im sure you could.
there's a couple 3500mah batteries as well, and they are phenomenal! I've gotten 2 days of heavy use and over 8.5 hours of screen time. I agree with OP, worth buying. And I these are cheaper.
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Yes I would also like a link.
I don't think Mugen makes a 3500 battery or a cheap battery if that's what your asking for a link for. I believe Slatestud is referring to the cheap Hyperion, GTMax, and other cheap Chinese batteries which seem to be performing well for the money. What Slatestud doesn't realize is that the OP is more or less against buying those batteries.
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I don't think Mugen makes a 3500 battery or a cheap battery if that's what your asking for a link for. I believe Slatestud is referring to the cheap Hyperion, GTMax, and other cheap Chinese batteries which seem to be performing well for the money. What Slatestud doesn't realize is that the OP is more or less against buying those batteries.
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Yea this is a Gtmax from Amazon. $13. I was just adding to the OP by
saying extended batteries work great.
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Yea this is a Gtmax from Amazon. $13. I was just adding to the OP by
saying extended batteries work great.
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Whats the advantage of the more expensive battery? Hyperion and gtmax work great! Am i missing something?
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Whats the advantage of the more expensive battery? Hyperion and gtmax work great! Am i missing something?
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The expensive ones are more well built and durable. Also it has a kick stand.
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The expensive ones are more well built and durable. Also it has a kick stand.
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Who says they are better built and more durable?
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Saw a thread about this battery in the normal Galaxy S2 section, but not here.
Only down side so far is there's definitely no case for this thing.
If you don't mind shelling out a few bucks to have your phone last a few days, GET THIS BATTERY! The added weight and size is really not that serious.
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Do you have the same cover as here?
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/at-t/at-t-samsung-galaxy-s-ii/mugen-power-3200mah-extended-battery-for-atandt-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-with-battery-door.html
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On my 13$ battery cover it is black cheap glossy plastic that looks ugly and always has the corner unclicking from its spot.
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On my 13$ battery cover it is black cheap glossy plastic that looks ugly and always has the corner unclicking from its spot.
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Hyperion case works well! With the ebay cover put the top in first then the bottom. Fit mine perfect! Can't see the need to spend the money when my cheap solution works really well!!
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Hyperion case works well! With the ebay cover put the top in first then the bottom. Fit mine perfect! Can't see the need to spend the money when my cheap solution works really well!!
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Yea. Extended batteries work great. Especially for the money. I love mine. Im getting about 2 days medium-heavy use, and 8-9 hours screen time with the GTmax. What about the Hyperion?
I got the GTMax 3500mAh battery for Christmas and while the tabs on the back suck (some broke off, the back needs to be squeezed on to the phone to work) the battery is absolutely amazing. Almost 2 days constant use without charging.
I did send bluemall an email about this and they replied with some horribly broken english response basically telling me to screw off when I asked for a new plastic back because mine was messed up. Here's a link to it but for $12, you cannot go wrong with this.
http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Capacity-Replacement-compatible-vertically/dp/B005Q75A84/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
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Yea. Extended batteries work great. Especially for the money. I love mine. Im getting about 2 days medium-heavy use, and 8-9 hours screen time with the GTmax. What about the Hyperion?
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Hyperion works well!!! The back is better than gtmax IMO
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I got the GTMax 3500mAh battery for Christmas and while the tabs on the back suck (some broke off, the back needs to be squeezed on to the phone to work) the battery is absolutely amazing. Almost 2 days constant use without charging.
I did send bluemall an email about this and they replied with some horribly broken english response basically telling me to screw off when I asked for a new plastic back because mine was messed up. Here's a link to it but for $12, you cannot go wrong with this.
http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Capacity-Replacement-compatible-vertically/dp/B005Q75A84/ref=pd_cp_cps_1
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Is it nfc enabled?
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On my 13$ battery cover it is black cheap glossy plastic that looks ugly and always has the corner unclicking from its spot.
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They all look enormous, the Mugen looks the least obtrusive but still I'm afraid I will hate turning my sleek GS2 into a humpback whale.. I wish I could see these 3200-3500mah batteries w/cases in person, I'd love to double my battery life but the photos of these extended batteries really turn me off
Here's a informative review of the Mugen on YouTube..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLLNFWehfl8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Ive bought cheap batteries and ive bought the mugen. I wont buy cheap batteries again. You can easily get 4-5 days standby with minimal use, by the time you realise its been a few days since you charged your phone you still have 25% left, and it takes ages for this to go down, so I've never been stuck with a dead phone.
The added weight and bulk to phone is a bonus to me, in standard form the phone is too light and flimsy feeling, to me the extra weight feels better in the hand. Im actually selling my mugen (upgraded to S3), only 6 months of minimal use, still in great condition if anyone is interested.
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Sounds good to me, the only problem I have is with the case. They dropped the ball in terms of styling. Looks horrible.
no bottom microphone hole in the case either.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bacy40hev3d-bk.htm
Promo code: SUMMER11 is 15% off...
excellent! and I actually like the case....
looks terrible. instead of putting in a simple fat brick they should make one that is rises a few mm over the battery compartment and then spreads out wide down the length of the phone. I're sure it would take more effort to develop, and more expensive, but then i'd consider buying one.
Woah...did not see this 4000 mAH version on their site. Awesome.
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bacy40hev3d-bk.htm
Woah... that's hideous.
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looks terrible. instead of putting in a simple fat brick they should make one that is rises a few mm over the battery compartment and then spreads out wide down the length of the phone. I're sure it would take more effort to develop, and more expensive, but then i'd consider buying one.
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yea, their other cases had been pretty good. but I think 4000 mAh may be worth it to never worry about battery life again and use the phone for all it can do
A smart selling tack-tick by Seidio, if you want style the company sale's nice looking casies for and extra fee of course!
It's called there Extended for use with Innocell Super Extended Life Batteries
SURFACE™ Extended for use with Innocell Super Extended Life Batteries
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr5hev3dx-bk.htm
ACTIVE™ Extended - Black for use with Innocell Super Extended Life Batteries
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csk3hev3dx-bk.htm
CONVERT™ Extended Combo for use with Innocell Super Extended Life Batteries
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd4-hkr5hev3dx.htm
Fantastic, a miniature bass boat!
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Ugly Ugly stuff
Ok even the Evo 4G battery back didnt look that bad damn ! I think I will stick with my Otterbox Defender and extra charging cables
Third party 'extended' batteries are often greatly exaggerated in terms of capacity anyways. I wouldn't waste my money.
OMG, can it be more uglier than that? I'm not into these extended bat. Beside, USB chargers are everywhere, and most people have access to a laptop/desktop to plug in anyway.
Makes it look like a door wedge lol
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Third party 'extended' batteries are often greatly exaggerated in terms of capacity anyways. I wouldn't waste my money.
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Lol,Seidio is a well respected brand dude. Just saying....
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Batteryboss.org dude, just saying.
Could this battery be any uglier?
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Batteryboss.org dude, just saying.
Could this battery be any uglier?
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Knew this one was coming. Where do I begin. Wait I won't. Just so you guys know, that website hasn't been updated since AUGUST 7th of last year!!!!!!!!! I've seen multiple people refer to this as like a savior site. Do you know the tech advances that have happened in one year. Idk maybe a ****ing dual core 3d phone!!!!!! Have to hold anger in the Hulk lol.
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Buy one and If your not happy return it. It all depends on your user experience, not hear say.
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Batteryboss.org dude, just saying.
Could this battery be any uglier?
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thanks. any idea if htc will be releasing an extended battery? seidio doesn't match oem, but as the best third party retailer i've found, they're the only ones that double the mAh, after discounting their exaggerated limits
wow 4,000 mah? battery should last a week!!
I'm just disappointed that it did not come with a case with a kickstand that will take the 4000mah battery. Hopefully it will be cheaper on Amazon.
http://gorillagadgets.com/htc-evo-3d-extended-life-battery-3400-mah.html
Looks good! Not like the Seidio cover (yuk). I will post more when I receive mine in the mail and run a comparison.
Not bad for 27.99 if the battery is what its advertised at.
UPDATE 10/3/11
Received a replacement from Gorilla Gadgets due to battery contact issues and a cracking cover...BE WARNED, THE NEW REPLACEMENT IS A "Wedge" COMMON TO THE eBay SPECIALS! THE BATTERY IS ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY LARGER (in size) BUT A STICKER PULL REVEALS 1650x2 = 3300MAH (less than advertised!) NOT HAPPY!!!!!!!!!!
Man I don't like that hump at all!
I still think that the eBay extended battery doors look the best.
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Man I don't like that hump at all!
I still think that the eBay extended battery doors look the best.
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Mike! Long time no talk to! I ordered an ebay one for additional comparison. Can't afford nor do I want the Seidio (maybe just the battery)
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Glad you hit me up on GTalk bro!
Yea I'm not a fan of the Seidio door or price tag either. The battery though is probably the best extended available. Seidio battery with eBay door would be the setup that I would like.
I didn't use my extended battery for my Evo 4G enough for me to justify buying one for the 3D though. I have 2 Galilio 2000mah ( more like 1300mah) already and 2 Anker 1930mah on the way. I'll just keep a couple extra batteries with me if I ever think I'll be away from a charger long enough to need one. I'm using WTSB 1.3 Rom and get around 20 hours Up and 8 hours Awake with my normal usage. That is more than enough for me 95% of the time..
I have a car charger in each of my 3 vehicles, a wall charger and dock at home, and a wall charger at work. Very rarely do I need more battery life than 1 full charge.
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stylish cover? lol
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Says "stockish"... Closest to stock of the three aftermarket covers soo far. I'm gonna try the eBay cover as well.
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Remind me of my thunderbolt extended battery is was made by HTC tho , not bad but I pass on this one
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I heard from someone that the battery is only 2.6 Amp hour instead of the advertised 3.4
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Man, that's the ugliest thing I've ever seen! I literally would not use the phone if it looked like that. Title should say "looks stock... with a brick on the back".
Mike
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I heard from someone that the battery is only 2.6 Amp hour instead of the advertised 3.4
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Man, that's the ugliest thing I've ever seen! I literally would not use the phone if it looked like that. Title should say "looks stock... with a brick on the back".
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I read that as well but the person didnt back up how they know it was only 2600mah. Only way to tell is to pull stickers or test.
It is ugly, but compared to the "door wedge" from Seidio and the fact that I can put my TPU case on it (with a little modification) its a winner for me. I have the cheapo eBay cover coming as well with the "no chance in hell" 3500mah battery. Pics will follow!
http://www.expansys.com/expansys-extended-battery+back-cover-for-htc-evo-3d-3400-mah-220468/
Just ordered one of these from Expansys UK, it looks exactly the same as the Gorilla, without the branding sticker, I will be interested to see if it is the reported 3400mah especially for £11.99!
I actually like the gorilla backing. It looks better than all I've seen so far. At least the whole thing is not a brick.
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I actually like the gorilla backing. It looks better than all I've seen so far. At least the whole thing is not a brick.
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Yeah me too, I think its more in keeping with the design of the phone.
I'm hoping maybe I can modify a rugged case to accommodate it like I did with my Defender and HD2.
Well how is it so far?
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Well how is it so far?
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He just ordered it 2 days ago....
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thanks Mike!
I just got it this afternoon and I am very happy. The pics are very deceiving as this back cover isnt nearly as big as it appears. I will try to take some pics later and upload. Now to test the battery life. I did a sticker pull and found each battery has a 1700 on it! 1700 X 2 = 3400mAH as advertised. Excellent.
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Man, that's the ugliest thing I've ever seen! I literally would not use the phone if it looked like that. Title should say "looks stock... with a brick on the back".
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right! lol
Holy battery life!
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thanks Mike!
I just got it this afternoon and I am very happy. The pics are very deceiving as this back cover isnt nearly as big as it appears. I will try to take some pics later and upload. Now to test the battery life. I did a sticker pull and found each battery has a 1700 on it! 1700 X 2 = 3400mAH as advertised. Excellent.
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Pics please!
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Holy battery life!
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screens of the battery graph. I am interested now. so each battery is 1700 and the guy I read that said it was 2600 was just blowing smoke
Came in the mail yesterday, not expecting much from them but figured I would try them anyway. They are a bit thicker then the OEM battery so the back cover doesn't fit right and causes pressure marks on the screen. But I have a otterbox commuter so I just left the back off.
drained one down last night and put it in the charger that they came with (which is really what I wanted). Put the charged one in this morning andbits going strong. I use my phone pretty heavily throughout the day for my job so I blow through battery life pretty good. Been on this battery for about 3 hours of uptime using web, email and text and am down to 89%. Not to shabby in my opinion but we will see how the rest of the day goes.
Heard these cheap batteries don't seem to hold charge after a while so I am interested in seeing. Ill keep it updated
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So it's thicker than the stock battery and causes issues with the back not seating properly? Hm. Could probably shave the inside of the back cover down a bit to make it work.
And what do you mean by pressure on the screen? It makes a noticeable impact on the way the screen looks? Ouch.
Did you buy these? 2x 1950mAh BF6X Battery+Charger For MOTOROLA PHOTON 4G http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_1914wt_1158
As soon as I saw the pressure marks on the display, I pulled them out and cut my $10.95 loss.
So they do cause issues, yeah, **** that, I'm gonna have to go ahead and pass on that.
I bought these too. They work fine until you get to 50%, then the percentage drops like a rock to 0.
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Yea the batteries cause a little pressure mark right in the middle of my screen with the battery cover on. But I just use my otterbox so i don't have the cover on.
Got about 15 hours out of the one today with my usual use which is about par with the OEM battery. I'm gonna keep using them and see if they will hold a charge after a week or two.
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I was can't do that if it causes pressure on the screen. But keep us posted. I may modify the rear cover
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I was can't do that if it causes pressure on the screen. But keep us posted. I may modify the rear cover
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Yea if I wouldn't use them if I had to use the OEM battery cover.
I actually scared myself because I got the OEM cover to clamp on and I turn my phone over and I see this big mark right in the middle of the screen. Though I had broke that screen forcing the cover on. And I didn't buy my phone from sprint so i was pissed. Thought I would have to pull my heroc out haha
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That isn't good. How much were they again?
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Did you buy these? 2x 1950mAh BF6X Battery+Charger For MOTOROLA PHOTON 4G http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123#ht_1914wt_1158
As soon as I saw the pressure marks on the display, I pulled them out and cut my $10.95 loss.
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Just by coincidence, the seller was looking for feedback and I told them about the problem and that I was NOT going to post feedback. They offered a $8.00 refund. Cool.
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That isn't good. How much were they again?
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I paid 18 for mine. There was cheaper ones but I thought maybe if I paid more might be a little better quality.
At 70% now with 8 hours of total time but only about 3-4 hours with screen on time
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That still isn't bad. Stock ROM?
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So they do cause issues, yeah, **** that, I'm gonna have to go ahead and pass on that.
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Oh, this is not good, I ordered these, ohh noooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are the ones I was telling you about, xTMFxOffshore!!!
They are comming in the mail... This ain't good at all.
Hope I can get a refund.
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That still isn't bad. Stock ROM?
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Yea stock rom with torpedo root
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Modify your rear cover Man.
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Hello, I have also purchased these same batteries from (EBAY)and they came with a charger. No they do not last as long as the OEM. I carry them in my backpack as backups, they get you out of a jam if you forget to plug in doing the day. I will probably end up getting the extended batt from a decent company as I tether quite a bit.
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Hello, I have also purchased these same batteries from (EBAY)and they came with a charger. No they do not last as long as the OEM. I carry them in my backpack as backups, they get you out of a jam if you forget to plug in doing the day. I will probably end up getting the extended batt from a decent company as I tether quite a bit.
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Did you break them in? By draining what is left of the battery when you get it, charging up to 100% while the phone is off, drain the phone, charge to 100%, drain the phone again, charge to 100% again, then clear batt stats through Bootstrap?
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Modify your rear cover Man.
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I am going to call Motorola and say the battery door broke, so then I can get a free replacement possibly, so that I have a backup door.
I'll keep you guys posted on what they say.
If they say yes. I have an idea. Do you know how to use fiber glass? Lol.
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If they say yes. I have an idea. Do you know how to use fiber glass? Lol.
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I don't know how to user fiber glass, but I think you are on to something. Fiberglass, hot glue... what are you getting at bud?
This looked like a good buy for me. 5200 extended battery for under $10! I used promo code SAVEMORE and got an extra discount plus its free shipping 3-5 days. I will post more when it comes in.
extended battery 5200mAh
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I'm plan on order that. I will give review on here once it come. Thank!
Got the battery in today, going to do all full charge and clear the battery stats. Looks good and fits nicely I posted a question in the Q&A looking for an app to test the battery, I would like to know if its really 5200 mAh.
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jes24cap said:
This looked like a good buy for me. 5200 extended battery for under $10! I used promo code SAVEMORE and got an extra discount plus its free shipping 3-5 days. I will post more when it comes in.
extended battery 5200mAh
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is it chinese-made? i really don't trust these kind of battery but will wait and see your review on this battery
k1an.n3atg3ek said:
is it chinese-made? i really don't trust these kind of battery but will wait and see your review on this battery
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I'll wait for the review too. I killed my battery at work today, and I definitely need to get something like this.
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is it chinese-made? i really don't trust these kind of battery but will wait and see your review on this battery
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hate to be cynical, but a good percentage of the after market batteries are China made. Only the high end batteries are made from Japan. Even the OEM batteries are technically made in China. (even tho they like to write, "Designed in...." another country. Take Apple for example. or Samsung)
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The picture of the battery from the link you posted clearly says "made in china" I'd still like to know how you make out with this though. I think i have a defective battery from samsung because i don't seem to get nearly the time as everyone else seems to get on this site
Thanks so much for this link. However, I'm skeptical since it's so cheap. I'm gonna wait till some other order this and review it. I've always paid way too much for extended batteries from seidio for my former EVO phones and am tired of it. So I'm gonna watch this closely.
I have kept my GPS ,Bluetooth, data on all day. I watch over 2hrs worth of videos and been on the internet all day. I charged it for the first time last night and I want to drain it 100% today. 16hrs of extra heavy usage and I still have 11% of battery remaining.
Cons - cheep back cover very thin plastic.
Will update after a few days.
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I presume this is the same cheap battery that's floating around multiple sites... has no NFC correct?
Edit: for less than 9 shipped, bought one.
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Where you located and how long did shipping take?
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AL and it took 4 days
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I presume this is the same cheap battery that's floating around multiple sites... has no NFC correct?
Edit: for less than 9 shipped, bought one.
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I order one and will report back but looking at the pick it appears to have nfc.
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I noticed that in the picture after I commented and purchased it. Not that it matters, since I currently don't use NFC.
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I order one and will report back but looking at the pick it appears to have nfc.
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Yes it has NFC connection. After 2 days without charging I am at 2% I am very pleased with it.
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Yes it has NFC connection. After 2 days without charging I am at 2% I am very pleased with it.
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More importantly...what's your screen on time look like?
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Just received mine today... the back plate doesn't quite fit correctly. The right side of the back plate doesn't clip in flush.
EDIT: after some aggressive pushing the the backplate it seems to have all clipped in. For less than $9, I can't complain on the fitment. Its pretty impressive. I'll report back in a few days after the battery has cycled to show results.
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Ordered this also. For $10 shipped it's worth a shot. The tough to install back cover seems pretty common in these bargain extended batteries, but if it fits who cares. If it works as well as I hope it will, i will consider modding my Seido Active case. With the right application of heat and cutting, I may get something to work. Said it's shipping from their international warehouse whereas the other batteries I ordered for wifes tmo exhibit2 are shipping from stateside warehouse. Was hoping for fast delivery but that's out the window.
I will say this battery is pretty good so far. I'm at 17% battery and at around 5 hours screen on time. Full sync, all location setting on except GPS, etc. Not trying to save battery at all.
Does anyone notice the battery jumping up slightly? Sometimes it will go from 30% to 29%, then back up to 30-31%. Gonna ride it out till its completely dead and recharge.
Sucks that I have no case on it, so I ordered an aluminum bumper.
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erick161 said:
I will say this battery is pretty good so far. I'm at 17% battery and at around 5 hours screen on time. Full sync, all location setting on except GPS, etc. Not trying to save battery at all.
Does anyone notice the battery jumping up slightly? Sometimes it will go from 30% to 29%, then back up to 30-31%. Gonna ride it out till its completely dead and recharge.
Sucks that I have no case on it, so I ordered an aluminum bumper.
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My phone was doing that on the first battery drain. After I wiped the battery bin I have not seen it again.
My last test was an 8 hr road trip with navigation on the entire trip. My battery level went down to 25% after 8 hrs of GPS full brightness and no charging.
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I have read several reviews of extended batteries for the Note. So putting the tech specs aside, how comfortable is it to carry around the already big Note with an extended battery case? Are there any brands that are better than others in this regard?
I currently carry around an extra battery, but I always forget to charge the extra battery on days when I end up swapping them out. I was thinking about purchasing an extended battery/case, but I don't want to be carrying around a brick either. I spend a lot of time traveling where Iike to have my phone easily accesible in my front pants pocket.
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I have read several reviews of extended batteries for the Note. So putting the tech specs aside, how comfortable is it to carry around the already big Note with an extended battery case? Are there any brands that are better than others in this regard?
I currently carry around an extra battery, but I always forget to charge the extra battery on days when I end up swapping them out. I was thinking about purchasing an extended battery/case, but I don't want to be carrying around a brick either. I spend a lot of time traveling where Iike to have my phone easily accesible in my front pants pocket.
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I find pros and cons. The extended battery does make it easier to grip. But of course its harder to put in a pocket.
I use one all the time.
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I carry my phone in my front pants pocket without issue. It's s little tight in some jeans with smaller pockets, but overall it works just fine with extended battery. Biggest issue I've had is lack of a case so while I drop it rarely, when I do it comes apart into three pieces(phone, battery, back case)
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brookssw said:
I carry my phone in my front pants pocket without issue. It's s little tight in some jeans with smaller pockets, but overall it works just fine with extended battery. Biggest issue I've had is lack of a case so while I drop it rarely, when I do it comes apart into three pieces(phone, battery, back case)
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I sell Honda's...with grueling schedule... and smart phone dependent, it carries well...I put white grip tape in a pattern...looks & feels good. Works well in front pocket, too!
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I think it's fine. Because the phone is already big, the extra "hump" is not too hard to get used to.
I got a metal bumper case to work with the extended battery. I posted a picture in the other thread for 5200mah battery. If you drop it, it will still come apart most of the time.
I did use a cheap TPU case and cut out a hole for the hump and that works out fine as well. This will keep the phone together better if you drop it, but it was a really cheap TPU case, so I ditched it eventually for the bumper, which looked alot slicker.
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I think it's fine. Because the phone is already big, the extra "hump" is not too hard to get used to.
I got a metal bumper case to work with the extended battery. I posted a picture in the other thread for 5200mah battery. If you drop it, it will still come apart most of the time.
I did use a cheap TPU case and cut out a hole for the hump and that works out fine as well. This will keep the phone together better if you drop it, but it was a really cheap TPU case, so I ditched it eventually for the bumper, which looked alot slicker.
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I just took a look at that thread. I think I might get one to have on extended travel days. It does look kind of goofy IMO, but it will serve a purpose. Thanks for the response.
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Yes... I have grown used to the look, but when I take out my phone in public, people do ask "what the heck is that?"
I don't think it is as ridiculous, but people do. But, it is nice when you are on the road. I lasted almost 3 full days in the mountains with the extended and stock batteries.
I love mine and I also have the case for the Hyperion extended battery for the international note and it fits fine.
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Partridge86 said:
I love mine and I also have the case for the Hyperion extended battery for the international note and it fits fine.
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Can you link me to this case? Also, did you have to do any modifications to make it fit?
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I'm just carrying 2 batteries... It's pretty fricken great
One in my phone charges like usual and I got a wall charger for the second
Picked the official Samsung battery from at&t for $30 and got the wall charge free from a friend
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yes, no problems with the case for everyday use, however you might find using the phone with one hand isn't as easy anymore.
I consider myself pretty good with one hand on the Note, but the extended battery makes that a real challenge.
http://www.hyperionea.com/product/h...te-extended-battery-honeycomb-tpu-case-black/
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I find it much easier to put in my pocket than the with the normal battery and attached to the charger.
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I bought the extended battery with hump initially and only used it when I knew I wouldnt be able to have power for awhile. It became more of bulk issue, i ended up just ordering an extra battery and just swap out.
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I'm just carrying 2 batteries... It's pretty fricken great
One in my phone charges like usual and I got a wall charger for the second
Picked the official Samsung battery from at&t for $30 and got the wall charge free from a friend
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wow, talk about grabbing your ankles! I bet you paid extra taxes too
I don't know why everybody complains about the size.... i mean DUUUHHHH it's gonna be friggin huge it's 5400mah..... Still though, never had an issue with putting it in my pockets... if people having that issue, they need to stop wearing them damn skinny girl jeans ....
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I use my extended battery everyday, no problems here.
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I have one in 24/7. I keep it in my shirt pocket, run a ranch, no extra case/cover. I'm on 4g only, no real internet out here where the bear does his business.
Doesn't fall out, get too wet from sweat, or broken... I'm due an upgrade but waiting on note 3 or price drop on note 2 and an extended battery for it.
if I just used the OEM battery it'd be dead in 3 hours or less since my data is on all the time...
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I have one in 24/7. I keep it in my shirt pocket, run a ranch, no extra case/cover. I'm on 4g only, no real internet out here where the bear does his business.
Doesn't fall out, get too wet from sweat, or broken... I'm due an upgrade but waiting on note 3 or price drop on note 2 and an extended battery for it.
if I just used the OEM battery it'd be dead in 3 hours or less since my data is on all the time...
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Which battery do you have?
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The tmart <$10 one for i717... I had two because going to 4g only ate my battery and I thought it was just wearing out.
I found it was easier to hold...fit ok in my shirt pocket.
When I syill had satellite internet it lasted all day usually. But I think I'm getting almost the same performance out of the i317 oem battery.
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