Well this is the 2nd time having to take back the case because of the broken clips so I just didn't bother for a 3rd chance and just got my money back from bestbuy. So I don't suggest buying it. The battery is great but the case sucks!
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is it the real seido case or the cheapo one?... the seido one has a pt on the back, and the fake one is thick through the whole back vs the seido one is thin on the sides.... i noticed at best buy some of the batteries had the cheapo backs, and i also noticed that some of the batteries being sent are also cheap backs too
It was the one where it didn't go over the camera it was flat around the camera. But yeah it said platinum on the back
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Curious but why were you removing it ? I mean I have mine and never pull the battery out ever and it lasts for like two days . Although I did go on a brief run where I was using the stock battery and bought a Seidio case (PT) and the plastic was ridiculously flimsy and fit was a joke to say the least . So I would almost lean to the side of they are getting cheaper on their materials . I have a Seidio 3500 from like 7 months ago and (knock on wood) not a single clip has broken off . So Im wondering if they arent cutting corners material wise .
I had to pull the battery on my frozen phone
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i am dealing with the same problem. i have the case with the pt on the back. two of the clips broke off of it. i was able to super glue one back on but the other one wouldn't hold.
All of the corners of my seidio case have broken off, only the two clips on the side are the only thing holding the plastic part one now.
Ive had to take back several of PT and Seido's. The setup for the extended battery frankly sucks.
When removing the seidio or platinum battery cover, you have to guide your fingernail or some thin piece of plastic around the cover. You can't just pry it off like you can with the stock battery cover. I can't remember for sure, but I believe the instructions specify such caution is needed with this battery cover.
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I have the Seidio 3500 mah battery and their back cover, I use my credit card to get it started at the top, and then I gently slide it down counter-clockwise until it comes off. Clips still intact.
If you are having to remove the battery, sounds like you are having a problem with the phone.
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When removing the seidio or platinum battery cover, you have to guide your fingernail or some thin piece of plastic around the cover. You can't just pry it off like you can with the stock battery cover. I can't remember for sure, but I believe the instructions specify such caution is needed with this battery cover.
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I pull mine out just like that and all of my clips still remain. The back does look incredibly thin so I took extra caution.
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I see someone mentioned this case below in another thread. I figured I'd make a quick video of it as well.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHOs8iNEMJM
That's very similar to the Seidio products.
I looked at these before, they are indeed made by seidio.
Wish I had seen these before I ordered my case on amazon. Best buy is a 6 minute drive. Do they sell the holster separately or no?
I wish someone made a case for that an handle the extended battery.
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Does this protect screen
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NO.
but... it kind of does since it adds 1mm thickness to sides. It actually saved my screen once when I dropped my tbolt by accident. Don't ever rely on it though lol.
I have seidio case but it looks exactly the same.
Seidio makes the platinum cases. I like seidio brand mainly due to their replacement policy. Ive used their cases for years. Whenever I had a scuff or damage on the case theyd send me a new one at no charge as long as id send the old one back. Not too sure if this policy applies to the platinum cases tho.
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Great case if you have the normal battery.
If you want to use the clip. You just have to get a gell case and cut it to fit the extended battery.
I just got this case and so far am loving it
I found a site which is selling skins for the TB on an extended battery which works with the clip. I use it daily.
http://www.mrcellphoneunlocker.com/V2/products.php?product=TB_EX
Great case. Best Buy sells them cheap too. Had a bundle deal going. Car charger, case w/holster, and a Zagg screen protector for $60.
Have a similar one, its also "pt" branded and is from bestbuy, but seidio does infact make them as stated before.
I have the one with the additional rugged casing. Which is the equivilant to seido's branded "convert" case.
So far I love this case, as soon as my tbolt got its first battle scar in the nude I knew it was time for some heavy duty protection, and my case does that well.
Did a few tests on solid concrete, 2ft drop not a scratch, 3ft drop tiny tiny scuff on a corner, 4 ft drop another tiny scuff on another corner, 5ft drop back skeleton piece got 2 half in. scuff's, 6 foot drop noticeable scuff on the corner it fell on and a smaller scuff on another corner that it hit on the second bounce.
I'm only 6 foot tall and don't see reason to go any higher then that lol.
Screen has a screen protector and there is not a scratch on there. The case does a great job at protecting it.
Not once did the case fall apart or even move out of place at all.
HIGHLY recommend the "convert" case to anyone needing some heavy duty protection, or even just a little since the bottom layer consists of this "surface" case.
10/10
I bought this case/holster the day after I bought my Tbolt and I absolutely love it. Worth every penny. I also HATE having my phone in my pocket so this was a win win.
Does anyone know of any I have searched and have only found very few so does anyone know of any good extended battery cases?
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seidio's rugged case comes in an extended battery flavor
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Does anyone know of any I have searched and have only found very few so does anyone know of any good extended battery cases?
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I'm having same issue if u bought a Chinese battery and back door off net like I did u can't use the seidio products sucks only thing I found was a silicone case for it by laza. On Amazon
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I'm having same issue if u bought a Chinese battery and back door off net like I did u can't use the seidio products sucks only thing I found was a silicone case for it by laza. On Amazon
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Thats the only one I found as well. Was hoping to find a TPU one.
There was one custom one floating around which I saw on ebay, but i read that it covers the front camera, and some people had problems pressing the buttons.
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Thats the only one I found as well. Was hoping to find a TPU one.
There was one custom one floating around which I saw on ebay, but i read that it covers the front camera, and some people had problems pressing the buttons.
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Ya its a pain in the ass to find anything for the aftermarket battery's and doors I ordered a silicone one to help protect my phone just sold my ballistic case sucks cause no holster for the extended batteyr unless u spent 60 on a seidio batt and there gear which is over priced Chinese battery's work just the same if not the same thing my OEM battery from sprint was made in China hope more cases come out so we are not forced to by from one company.
Tpu case on moretalktime.com free shipping. New one coming out with larger openings on April 20±.
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I have a silicon case that I am planning to make two cuts in with a razor which will fit over the extended battery. If only I ever used my extended battery...
The seidio big rugged yada yada yada case works with the chinese extended batteries you just leave the back off your phone. The camera is exposed but its always exposed and the case sits close enough that the battery doesn't fall out.
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P.s. its not really called the yada yada yada I just don't remember its exact name. It comes in four pieces: back, skin, part that snaps over/around skin, and holster. I know thats a lot of technical terms but it gives you the idea.
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FG30NE
I just bought this yesterday and seemed to be the best price for what you get. The only thing is that they shipped the 80 something cents screen protectors first WTF. I wanted the 80 something dollars worth of cases first. lol Still feel good about this investment.
You can modify the ballistic hc to fit the extended batteries, theres a thread around here somewhere.
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moretalktime.com has a tpu case for extended battery evo.
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Thats the only one I found as well. Was hoping to find a TPU one.
There was one custom one floating around which I saw on ebay, but i read that it covers the front camera, and some people had problems pressing the buttons.
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yes that's the moretalktime.com one, version 2 is due out in 2 weeks. he has fixed the camera issue on the first batch using a hole punch.
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I modified the Ballist HC but its a lot of work and you risk damaging it. Also I have the Seidio ext rugged and like it. Its built better than the standard rugged and I don't have a problem using the notifications menu bar like I do with the Ballistic. I don't care for the Seidio holster though. Rick
I modified my ballistic as well but the sanding and grinding was more complicated than I thought so I just cut a hole in the back to fit the battery door and I can use my stock kickstand and it looks good with the silicon/ rubber case on top of it. I prefer the seidio locking clip to the ballistic, it gives me more security when I lock the phone in it, I wish the ballist had this.
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I modified my ballistic as well but the sanding and grinding was more complicated than I thought so I just cut a hole in the back to fit the battery door and I can use my stock kickstand and it looks good with the silicon/ rubber case on top of it. I prefer the seidio locking clip to the ballistic, it gives me more security when I lock the phone in it, I wish the ballist had this.
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My issue with the seidio holster is if you have a jacket etc. on it gets caught on the top clip of the holster. Hey there's another reason to move to a warm climate, ha-ha
P.S. good idea with cutting through the back, that would allow me to use the 3500 battery instead of the sprint 2600
Does anyone know where i can find an extended battery cover similar to the one by seidio for my evo? I have an extended battery from amazon with the big cover and honestly i dont like it... seems like it isnt made for my evo. I just feel like the angle that it pops out of the back makes it look and feel awkward, and i especially hate the 4 bumps on the corners above the battery. Sometimes i have to push on the corners of the cover because i dont want dust geting in, and i feel like the added space other than the battery area is really unnecessary. So if it's possible, i would really love an extended battery back like the seidio one, preferably in a different cover(that would be fresh ), if anyone can help me find one!
Because the extended batteries all seem to have such different battery door covers, it's hard to say. I have been checking (and hoping) for seidio to make colored covers for the Evo for myself. The closest thing I found was on eBay. So try there for cases if you haven't already!
Good luck.
edited....i think I misunderstood your first post. If you are looking for the battery cover door though, ebay will probably still be your best bet.
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Does anyone know where i can find an extended battery cover similar to the one by seidio for my evo? I have an extended battery from amazon with the big cover and honestly i dont like it... seems like it isnt made for my evo. I just feel like the angle that it pops out of the back makes it look and feel awkward, and i especially hate the 4 bumps on the corners above the battery. Sometimes i have to push on the corners of the cover because i dont want dust geting in, and i feel like the added space other than the battery area is really unnecessary. So if it's possible, i would really love an extended battery back like the seidio one, preferably in a different cover(that would be fresh ), if anyone can help me find one!
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I have an extra seidio one i can sell you, its marked up slightly though, and one prong is missing i believe, connects fine and is not loose at all
how much you selling it for
If I was you I would take his offer if its within reason. I actually bought my seido from the factory store online and broke a prong off mine accidentally and looked everywhere for just the door alone. Now this could have very easily changed but as of before xmas? Seido themselves did not sell the door alone much less best buy or amazon etc. You can find a replacement flat standard door pretty easy, but one for the extended seido? I had tough time. I actually got them to send me one no charge, but I had just spent like 200 bucks with them so.....gl
The Sedio cover won't fit the Amazon battery.
Yes it will and make me an offer on the door its an official seidio
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The Sedio cover won't fit the Amazon battery.
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Gorilla gadgets has extened battery covers. I got my battery from them.
about to buy the 3500 hyperion battery with the htc extended back, is there a case that will protect this?
Short answer: no, not that fit correctly
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No, probably not.
That kinda thing is a 2-in1 deal. It's a case and a battery extender, It does both.
Extended battery back covers may protect the back of the phone but don't do anything for the sides or front/screen. Personally I don't want any nicks or scratches anywhere on my phone. Otter boxes really are the way to go but none fit around a bigger battery or its back door.
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I bought the case when I bought my extended battery. It doesn't fit well and gets worse over time since it stretches over a couple of weeks. I got so frustrated with it and went back to the OEM sized battery.
I'm looking for a battery cover/plate (not case) that's made of the soft rubbery/grippy plastic, similar to those from htc phones of yesteryear.
anyone have luck finding this for the s3?
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I'm looking for a battery cover/plate (not case) that's made of the soft rubbery/grippy plastic, similar to those from htc phones of yesteryear.
anyone have luck finding this for the s3?
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those usually come with extended batteries but i managed to find this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0096QB98Q
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those usually come with extended batteries but i managed to find this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0096QB98Q
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That is the one I was going to suggest. I have one and it is similar to the Seidio extended battery covers.
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I have this Fake spigen SGP from china, cant seem to find it anymore on ebay. Its a battery cover replacement with rubberized texture. its just like that khomo posted above. My suggestion would be that one.. even tho the brand stamped on the back looks bad lol
Thanks guys. Now if only I can find one that ships to Canada...
Well, not for $30 that is...
Wal-mart $5. Mixed up in bin with jeweled iphone case
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Its soft rubber. Good grip kinda get stuck in front pocket sometimes. Its about 1mm thick. I dropped phone from lifted truck. rubber has a gash but phone is good
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Its soft rubber. Good grip kinda get stuck in front pocket sometimes. Its about 1mm thick. I dropped phone from lifted truck. rubber has a gash but phone is good
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I think the OP was looking for a battery door replacement.
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I think the OP was looking for a battery door replacement.
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Indeed, looking for a battery door/plate, not a case
my current battery back is starting to crack in the two places i have magnets (for the touchstone mod).
i'm thinking a softer back would be less brittle and thus less prone to cracking...
so i'd be much obliged if someone could find one on ebay... which won't cost me $30
You could consider the xtremeguard full body film. I just installed one today and the grip is dramatically improved lol. I got it on ebay for $5 shipped, its a 2 piece kit. Screen and back
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If you want to maximize grip to the touchstone dock, attach the xtremeguard to your phone, and another piece to the touchstone. The phone will grip really well to the touchstone.
As a side note, I've done the touchstone mod on the stock Sprint door, and the international version of the door, and the international battery door doesn't seem to crack from the deformation resulting from the magnets.
I haven't seen a battery cover other than the plastic one, i think your best bet would be one of those thin back cover.