3000 mAh plus battery door for Samsung Vibrant - $26.99 with free shipping.
Ebay item number 370435612688
UPDATE: Photos of mine that just came on 9/27 posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8340070&postcount=11
Dude, u should post the link. I'd like to take a look
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Dude, u should post the link. I'd like to take a look
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Trying to get a working link for you.
try this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=370435612688
I hope these are decent kuz I just ordered one haha
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I hope these are decent kuz I just ordered one haha
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Let us know how it works out! I may be ordering one myself once the paycheck comes in!
I wish it thin enough to use regular cover, but it sounds great.
Eek...for $10 i'd rather have the two batteries + charger deal that is on eBay. Although not having to rip off a case and change a battery is nice, having a monster phone with no known applicable cases is the downside for me.
If it's anything like the Mugen extended battery, I won't be complaining. The Mugen increases the thickness of the phone from 9mm to 12mm. Not a big deal considering how thin the phone already is.
When I get mine I'll be spraying the battery cover with Plasti Dip, as someone in another thread did with their spare purple battery cover. Why? Because I HATE the glossy black - it's a fingerprint magnet! Plus, it's nice to have the rubberized finish - helps keep it from slipping out of your hand!
I have a belt pouch that I use that is just begging for a fatter phone - I figure I should be in good shape with it.
The sun has shined on this dog's a$$ - the battery just came! I ordered on Friday and it arrived today from California. I'm impressed!
It's not pretty - the door is fat and piano black - but I bought this for function, not fashion!
It was about 60% charged when I got it. I am going to drain fully then give it a full charge and start from there.
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The sun has shined on this dog's a$$ - the battery just came! I ordered on Friday and it arrived today from California. I'm impressed!
It's not pretty - the door is fat and piano black - but I bought this for function, not fashion!
It was about 60% charged when I got it. I am going to drain fully then give it a full charge and start from there.
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Can you post some pics of battery and cover on the phone? I had one of those on my g1 back in the day and it sure wasn't pretty, but it did the job.
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
Pardon the fingerprints !
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
Pardon the fingerprints !
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Is that thing even pocketable? Yikes.
Yep still pocketable.. It may look huge in the pics, but in reality it's probably no larger than a G1 with one of those snap-on covers.
I'm using a belt pouch that I had as well that is made for an iPhone 3gs w/ case , fits in there nicely.
Just obtained mine as well today. Gave it a full charge and battery life has doubled for me. I can finally make it through a day of heavy multimedia/browser use without having to stop to recharge. Back is constructed well, not as cheap as my old G1 Seidio extended battery back. As far as thickness goes, it's still thinner than my old Seidio.
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I'm sorry, but with that battery pack it looks like it should be a circus phone.. Doesnt look sexi at all.. I will keep the original
wow, thats looks like a g1 if I didn't know any better. I will pick one of these up just for times like this weekend when we went camping and had no where to charge up. Won't be using this for everyday use though, don't want to get laughed at by my employees who would have a field day with that.
Thanks OP for posting the pics.
Oh god, my eyes!
Seriously, that thing is HUGE. What kills me is that the battery is 2X the Samsung OEM, but it looks like it's more than twice as thick. I could deal with a bit of a bigger battery, say, expand the case to the point that the bottom hump is gone. I would think they could make at least a 2200mAh battery of that size.
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Oh god, my eyes!
Seriously, that thing is HUGE. What kills me is that the battery is 2X the Samsung OEM, but it looks like it's more than twice as thick. I could deal with a bit of a bigger battery, say, expand the case to the point that the bottom hump is gone. I would think they could make at least a 2200mAh battery of that size.
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The Fascinate's 2200mAh battery from the Samsung fits in the Vibrant. They just need to make a fitting back cover for the vibrant that will be compatible with it.
I just ordered the 3000 mAh battery from AccessoryGeeks. It looks like the same type as the one that you guys bought on Ebay. I hope to get it by the end of the week and I'll give you guys an update on how it works.
Edit: Still haven't received the battery...it shipped fast, even though it was back ordered a day or so. But ****in' USPS sucks gigantic donkey balls! Haven't seen any updates on the tracking since the 7th.
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
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That is huge now!!! Not worth it to me. Just get the small solar charger with a 1500ma battery in it
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I received my 3500mah on Friday with case. I haven't done any formal testing, but its been off the charger since last night on a fresh, untreated ROM and after a full day of work (including 35 minutes of Pandora on my commuter) its at 73%.
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Pros:
There is no debating this; the camera lens is now OFF of flat surfaces!
With the changed dimensions of the phone, I find it easier to hold.
If you like a more pronounced presence in your pants, this phone will help provide it
You know when you have left your phone behind. This is great if you are a /b/tard that can't remember anything.
Holy crap the battery life!
Battery does not get hot. I haven't felt a temp change at all at 1190Mhz.
The balance of the phone has been maintained.
Slip-free material on the rear cover feels better and is more tactile.
The rear cover snaps in tighter than the OEM.
Cons:
Its heavier. Not as much as you would think, but it definitely adds weight. Not necessarily always a bad thing.
Its fatter. The overall size reminds me more of a PDA than a phone now.
The material used on the rear cover is impervious to all sticky material. I ordered two covers, the other one has been ground down trying to fit an M2 disc on the back and nothing is working. I've tried 3M tape, 3M windshield tape, Super Glue, and JBWeld. Its futile.
There is always the off chance that a battery goes off in my hand like a grenade, killing me, my puppy, two cats, two chinchillas, and possibly my wife in one hellacious blaze of glory. Hopefully Bon Jovi will be playing at the time.
Conclusion:
[4.5/5] I ordered an extended battery that was twice the size of my regular battery with a rear cover replacement and got exactly what I expected. Its not for everyone; But if you want your phone to feel more substantial and have a battery that has a half-life apparently on par with the radioactive isotopes at Chernobyl, this might be the battery for you.
More to come as I play with it! Post your thoughts and experiences.
More (resized this time) pics, showing the pronounced camera protection.
I agree, I've had mine now for approx 2 weeks and could never go back. I've been running Hero's Baked Snacks Roms and can easily get 2 days with moderate use if needed (I charge every night however). I'm usually around 55% - 60% (approx) after a full day.
It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Nice... mine should be here soon... totally stoked knowing I'll be able to really use and abuse all of the capabilities of the EVO.
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It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Agreed. I wanted to show the recessed lens because the back cover kind of acts like a case. But I would like to skin it a little more.
I need to find a way to stick the Soundgate disc on the back. This is driving me insane.
I should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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I got mine in the mail today. When my girlfriend called to ask me what I was doing this morning, I responded, "waiting on my new battery, of course. " I was able to charge it before I left for work this evening. I had to restart 3x before I reached a full charge. I will be happy when its properly calibrated. Four hours later I am at 89%. I love it.
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I wish they'd make this with a Rugged Case that fits it...the Rugged is bulky enough, I think they'd get a good amount of sales for that.
Where is the cheapest place to buy this? Has anyone compared it to the cheap eBay knockoffs?
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Im thinking about buying this:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr5hev4x-bk.htm
but before I do, has anyone bought one ? thoughts ?
why spend 69.95 for the 3500 that already comes with extended battery cover, then spend another 29.95 for another cover?
It is a great battery. Been using mine now for a few weeks and have gotten so used to it I don't even notice the bulge anymore. I does make it easier to hold.
Most days now I end up with about 70% battery left. Having the battery power there to do what you want to is nice.
mine will arrive Thursday, looking forward to it
Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
First night with my new battery, and Seidio did not disappoint. Just like with my G1 and extended battery, I was able to go 12 hours of very heavy use. Internet/Games/Phone/Text/ and I watched Avatar in HD using my V-Moda Remix headphones, and streamed about 3 hours of Pandora. After all that I was still at 35% before I gave up and went to bed.
There is no doubt that with moderate to heavy usage this phone will last two days and with light usage a week.
Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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No flaming here
I've been burned in the past by no-name gray market batteries and I sleep a little easier at night knowing I can hunt down the maker of this battery should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing on me.
Seidio is much more likely to hold their quality control to a higher standard since they back the product with their name, whereas a no-name can sell you a 3000mAh battery that is really only a 1650 and they don't have to watch their name dragged through the mud.
Its really a personal preference, and its a very good thing that we both have the choice to put our money where we want.
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
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youre the man bro
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...should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing...
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Haha... Funny yet true Mr. Sack.
Looking forward to getting a reputable uber battery, even if it means turning my back on the EVO to get hit by the ugly stick a few times.
title says all heres link
http://cgi.ebay.ca/3500mAh-EXTENDED...702?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb5f9f3ae
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Full Picture Review HERE !!! 25 pages later...
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Finally one with a backplate that properly fits the battery. Maybe I'll pick something like this for roadtrips and what not...but the size of the 3500 defeats the purpose of getting a nice slim phone...decisions decisions...
im out and away from a charger a lot this will make those days of OMG WHERES A CHARGER AT!!!! long gone i can just keep both and use this only when i need it. definitely ordered this. stupid out of us shipping though so who knows when itll show up
"★* High quality & 100% New OEM rechargeable Lithium-ion battery"
How can it be OEM? Samsung never released something like this. Seems funny, but I'm sure it is still functional.
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"★* High quality & 100% New OEM rechargeable Lithium-ion battery"
How can it be OEM? Samsung never released something like this. Seems funny, but I'm sure it is still functional.
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A store like that would sell you a slab of plastic and call it OEM.
I hope the chinese translation is worse than the product! i bought one right away even though i have 2 samsung batteries.
the "mugen" 3200mah battery with i897 backplate is still $80 on ebay, and that backplate is shiny and ugly.
the new
not to mention, i didnt buy the phone because it was thin.
honestly i find the phone too thin, and i have small hands. (only hands.. perverts.)
i miss feeling the phone in my palm not just the edges.
i hope this battery sits nicely in the palm. i will definatly post pics when it arives. we havent gotten many good pics of oversized batteries yet.
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not to mention, i didnt buy the phone because it was thin.
honestly i find the phone too thin, and i have small hands. (only hands.. perverts.)
i miss feeling the phone in my palm not just the edges.
i hope this battery sits nicely in the palm. i will definatly post pics when it arives. we havent gotten many good pics of oversized batteries yet.
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Please post pictures!
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Please post pictures!
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+1 Picture please.
For $13 I figured what the heck and just ordered it. Will let you know after I receive and test it a bit.
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For $13 I figured what the heck and just ordered it. Will let you know after I receive and test it a bit.
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same thing i thought. i already have 2 oem batts. but a double capacity for $13.
dumb not to,.
I find it strange that if I am signed in on EBay on another tab.
When I click on the link it wants me to sign in again ! ?
my link is ebay . CA you were logged in at .COM
the real question is does it actually work, many of these aftermarket batterys claim really high mah but never actually work much longer at all than the stock battery....
although I DO reserve sceptisism, as yes its a $10 double capacity battery from china, from reading the MANY threads on aftermarket batteries in this forum, i have optimistic hopes.
i have read about a similar looking battery but rated 3200mah that while it may not last twice as long as OEM it does last alot longer.. they dont just say a bigger number, they are twice as thick *.* new backplate.
So how many hours of charging?
no idea havent come accross alot of info on the extendeds, when mine gets here in a couple weeks i will definatly make a thourough reveiw/ information/pics whatever/. im not a writer, but im a details and information guy.
so ill have lots of info soon, and as usual it will be detailed, helpful, and accurate but chances are I'll offend someone unintentionally (i usually do).
anxiously waiting for so many ebay toys...
i've ordered one myself, I've been waiting on these to come out for the captivate ever since I got my phone. After coming from a blackberry and using similar china extended capacity batteries, i've found it to be a huge benefit. I doubt it'll be the actual capacity but i'm sure it'll be substantial enough.
With my old blackberry I could barely get to 12 hours on a single charge (and carrying two oem batteries was a pain if I forgot to charge the spare), but with the extended battery I would easily last 2 days and still have charge.
Thanks for this mate...I am getting one for sure. I dont expect twice the charge but anything over normal is fine.
Hello there, Captivate people! Visitor from the Vibrant forums here. We found and tested an 1800mah battery that, while intended for the Epic Touch 4G, fits and works perfectly in the Galaxy S and all it's variants. I've personally tested it in a Samsung Fascinate and a Samsung Vibrant. The Fascinate was a tighter fit than the Vibrant, but the battery door closed just fine.
I've personally tested the battery over the past week and it lasts significantly longer than the default 1500mah battery (I'm a relatively new Vibrant user, so my battery is only a couple months old). The math seems to match up with the 1800mah claim. To be clear, this isn't as surprising as it would be if this were a random Chinese ebay battery. This battery is made by Samsung for the Epic Touch 4G. It's noticeably thicker than the stock Galaxy S battery, but not so thick that the battery door on the Vibrant and Fascinate won't close completely.
The battery can be found here:
http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28506
I spent quite a bit of time trying to find the best 3rd party battery for my phone, and lo and behold, the best one comes from Samsung itself.
If you'd like to read more than just my humble opinion, here is a link to the thread started in the Vibrant forum:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1262035
Hope this information is helpful. Enjoy your Galaxy S!
has anyone tested to see if this fits in a captivate phone?
Great question. Anyone have any contacts at AT&T/Sprint/Verizon to see if we can do a test fit?
I love CM7 but it drains the battery fast. 1850 capacity would be great and a nice boost.
Chris
I asked this in my thread a couple days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301865
I went ahead and ordered one. I will let you all know.
I just ordered one too. It's only SLIGHTLY thicker. I think it will work.
Chris
yurkinator said:
I asked this in my thread a couple days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301865
I went ahead and ordered one. I will let you all know.
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I just ordered one too. It's only SLIGHTLY thicker. I think it will work.
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Please follow up with the performance on these. Ill be traveling to Europe here in December and if these offer more battery life they could be a major help for me.
This is pretty amazing news. Can anyone confirm the fit with our captivates?
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I asked this in my thread a couple days ago.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1301865
I went ahead and ordered one. I will let you all know.
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If it fits with a works properly with the captivate battery cover securely on ill order one too. I like the idea of a larger battery but I don't want an extended door
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Wow, nice! We could always use an extra bit of battery .
report pls somebody...! this would make my day!
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report pls somebody...! this would make my day!
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I think everyone bought these on Sunday. It will be Friday or Monday before you see a report.
Just received the battery from mobilecity. I was leaving my home as I saw the package, so no photos or long term report. Initial impressions though:
Most importantly, the phone works. I'm typing this on it. The battery came with a 45% charge, so normal.
The battery is a little thicker than the original, and a little heavier. The back cover is slightly tight fitting.
Will try charging in a little.
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Just received the battery from mobilecity. I was leaving my home as I saw the package, so no photos or long term report. Initial impressions though:
Most importantly, the phone works. I'm typing this on it. The battery came with a 45% charge, so normal.
The battery is a little thicker than the original, and a little heavier. The back cover is slightly tight fitting.
Will try charging in a little.
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Does it charge into the cell phone?
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Does it charge into the cell phone?
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Yes, it charges in the phone. I'm including a screenshot of it charging, plus a couple photos of the new battery.
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Yes, it charges in the phone. I'm including a screenshot of it charging, plus a couple photos of the new battery.
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Thanks man, my captivate came with no battery, and now I know, from which seller I can buy a good replacement.
Thanks for the pictures. Let us know how this performs over the next few days.
Could we get images of the battery stats screen? Also, how tight is the battery door fit?
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Just knowing that it fits works and charges I'll be ordering one right now.
Purchased it with 2 day shipping for $10 extra. lol
Just got mine! It fits!
Here is the battery in the phone, plus attempts to show how little the battery size affects the back cover:
Basically, it's barely noticeable and is ever so slight. It just makes the latch a little bit harder to close, that's all.
Charging to 100% right now, will report on stats after it drains overnight and tomorrow.
really looking forward to your first results I hope you got your old results in mind and can calculate the % your battery life has increased;-)
First, some pictures:
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Phone with extended back cover, compared with TPU case:
Front and back of phone, with extended battery cover on. The cover is quite solid and fits flush with the phone. The build quality is very good, quite similar to the stock back cover IMO.
As far as the performance goes, I'm pretty happy so far. After I got it, I charged it completely, and then started using it. Here is my usage graph so far. I accidentally left TuneIn Radio running in the background overnight, hence the big "awake" section. Even after 16 hours of some decently heavy use, I've still got 34% left. And this is on the very first charge, before any calibration has been done. The stock battery definitely could not last through this much use on one charge.
I Justin ordered mine
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Update:
Here's the battery life on the second charge.
The vertical line in the middle is from when I shut off the phone to flash a new nightly.
but does the phone feel so clunky now does it bother you
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but does the phone feel so clunky now does it bother you
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The phone is a few mm thicker now, but it is still comfortable to hold and does not bother me at all. The increase in battery life is very significant.
Ordered mine from Amazon yesterday. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Thank you for the review and pics, very helpful!
I am debating to order one for myself or not. I am wondering if anyone knows about these batteries if they have all the stuff built-in to stop charging once the battery is full and something to turn them off if they overheat. I know all OEM/expensive batteries come with all those things included in the battery. I know on Atrix forums on xda or some other forum I was reading on, someone opened them up and tested and a lot of cheap China batteries were missing the features of stopping when the charge is full and turn off when heated and all that.
Just wondering if this is a well known and recognized brand so it won't blow my phone or mess it up. Any info on that part? It seems like other people who bought this brand for their phones are quite happy. Now that you've had yours for almost 5 days, what do you think? Has the life of battery gotten better with more use?
Thank you once again.
I received mine yesterday, and that night put it on the initial 12 hour charge. Started at 40%, and after around eight hours, it said battery full, and gave me the popup notification. (I have a slow charger) Battery did not overheat, either.
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The build of the back cover is very good. OEM quality, IMO.
Just ordered it Can't wait!
Does this company have any plans for a case to accompany the bulky cover? I really like having a case on my phone, but if I go with this battery and cover then I wouldn't have that option.
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Does this company have any plans for a case to accompany the bulky cover? I really like having a case on my phone, but if I go with this battery and cover then I wouldn't have that option.
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Just buy a new cover if you scratch it. For $15 with an extended battery included, it's quite cheap.
I'm using an invisible shield on my screen to protect it, but leaving the back cover exposed since it's so cheap to replace.
I just got it in and it feels bulky but doesn't look bad. I was tired of my phone dying in 6 hrs so I hope this can last me all day I'll update as soon as I try it out.
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I just ordered a battery as well from amazon. Should be here next week or so. Will post more once I actually get it.
Thank you.
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Just buy a new cover if you scratch it. For $15 with an extended battery included, it's quite cheap.
I'm using an invisible shield on my screen to protect it, but leaving the back cover exposed since it's so cheap to replace.
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the deal with having a case even if its just a rubber one is that atleast if you drop the phone the case cusions the impact....
do you guys think this battery
http://www.amazon.com/QCell-Nitro-3..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1334009918&sr=1-2
is same thickness and performance just buy guessing i dont think anyone has bought this one
Well there was one review.. I'm assuming that out would be pretty much identical.
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I CANNOT for the life of me get the new back cover off. Other then that, its really good.
Also, anyone else know how to get it off? Lol
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ordered mine off ebay 17.99 free shipping
In order to get the back cover off, I have to start at the bottom, and run my (nearly non-existent) fingernail up the sides of the phone, alternating until it clips off.
DroiDIY said:
In order to get the back cover off, I have to start at the bottom, and run my (nearly non-existent) fingernail up the sides of the phone, alternating until it clips off.
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This is how I take the stock LG cover off. Seems like the only good way.
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So I decided to purchase an extended battery for the Galaxy Nexus since the original (1750 mAH) battery didn't really live up to my expectations. The original battery gave decent battery life and kept the thickness of the phone to a minimum.
After receiving the battery from ebay member: mulkin, I had inspected the battery and confirmed that it was indeed the "official" extended battery for the GSM model.
I wasn't expecting the battery to come in a couple days since it was coming from South Korea, but it did take less than a week to get here to South California. Packaging was very nice and kept the battery and back cover well protected.
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The extended battery cover that was included with the extended battery still has the same texture as the original. The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile. The only thing it loses is the slight curve of the original battery cover right above the rear speaker. NFC works perfectly and isn't affected at all, it also works well if your using the stock battery with the extended back cover.
Overall, I am happy with the product. Battery life has definitely improved over the couple days I was using it. I am going to attach screenshots of the battery life I am getting, as well as pictures of the extended battery on the phone soon. If you have any questions, just leave a comment.
Thanks.
Thank you for the review with pictures. I have the battery as well, there is a existing thread in regards to this topic to anyone who wants additional information about this battery before making a purchase.
I personally purchased mines from shimshop.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...Accessories&hash=item1c222d0cea#ht_4976wt_905
Also genuine, ~$36 ships from South Korea.. takes about 1.5 weeks. Negri also sells this battery as well but it's ~$50.
The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile.
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Thanks for posting this. I was also surprised how quickly this was shipped in from South Korea (to Montreal, CA).
Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
And to throw this out there, you can easily get through 24 hours of casual to moderate usage on this thing... And for heavy days, I reach 4 hours of screen on time with ~25-30% remaining (@12 hours unplugged).
Now to find a white extended battery door.
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Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
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Forgot to mention that this extended battery and door fit snugly into the Incipio Silicrylic cases, too.
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I couldn't agree more with your thread.
I also like the fact that - when you set your phone down (without a case), it lies perfect FLAT.
Depends on your own preference, but the aesthetics of it pleases me greatly.
Mine arrived today and I love it. it does add some weight but just feels more sold.looking forward to seeing what screen time I can achieve with this
I just ordered one myself today, looking forward to it
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What sort of gains can we expect out of an additional 250mah?
Are we talking about extra hours? Very interested...
I ordered one as well from the shimshop seller. Should arrive in a week or two, will post pics as well when it arrives, and tell you my experience
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First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
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First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
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The new battery cover has no gap at all. It does fit perfectly and there is no noise at all when pushing on the battery cover. I want to attach pictures of the battery on the phone but I don't have a camera on me at the moment.
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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take a look at here, http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-extended-battery-and-cover-for-gsm-galaxy-nexus-226962/
Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
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I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
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I like how your avatar fits your final conclusion
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Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Wow 5 hours
, that's not bad. I probably would have gotten that too but that day where I took that screen shot, I was listening to a lot of music so that's why the screen time was sort of low.
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Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
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Good enough?
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