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Is anyone using the mugen 1800mah extended battery? If so I was wondering how much time you got with it vs the stock battery. So far it is the strongest battery I could find that still uses the stock battery cover.
I'm using a different 1800mah battery off ebay, and I can say I'm very pleased with them. I don't know if I get a full 20% more battery life, but I'm sure that they last longer than the stock battery. Plus the matching red is a nice touch.
This is what I have:
http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-EVO-4G-SPRI...ccessories&hash=item335fa61cc1#ht_5259wt_1060
He's raised the price $10 since I bought them two months ago.
not a Mugen but i tested a comparable battery bought from best buy here:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/evo-accessories/29856-best-buy-1750-mah-tested.html
additionally, there is a link in there to someone that tested an 1800mah bought off ebay.
my advice: results may vary. buy it, test it, if it doesnt work out, send it back.
So it sounds like the Mugen or the Seidio is worth the extra money over the generic chinese brand as far as getting extra performance. I think the mugen is a little less than the seidio. I had originally thought about picking up one of the 3500mah batteries from seidio but eventhough they have an innocase for it, there are no holsters that will hold it. I need some kind of belt clip holster. So unless anybody knows of a holster/clip that will work with the 3500mah battery installed I will be stuck with a couple of the 1800 batteries. Do you think something like this would work with the 3500 since the very top and the very bottom are the only thing in the holster?
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-BLACK-RUBBE...ccessories&hash=item3f030e7467#ht_4013wt_1137
One last question about the Mugen 1800 battery. I found a site and the Mugen 1800 for the Hero is $11 less than the Mugen 1800 they are selling for the Evo. It is essentially the same battery isn't it?
ElAguila said:
One last question about the Mugen 1800 battery. I found a site and the Mugen 1800 for the Hero is $11 less than the Mugen 1800 they are selling for the Evo. It is essentially the same battery isn't it?
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I was about to say the same thing...I have swapped batteries and they are the same. Touch Pro 2 as well.
Good read about various batteries and performance. link
MUGEN 4500 MAH Battery Info for EVO
Source Link: http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com
Just get the one for the Touch Pro 2 because it is the same Battery spec (Thank you HTC for keeping good specs across phone models).
Search for the following PNs (They are the same battery. Only difference is the battery door which you will toss anyway)
HLI-T7373XL
HLI-XV6875EX
HLI-T7380EX
I recommend getting directly from Mugen because you never know what happens on eBay. I got some bunk Seidio 3500s from there.
Seidio Innocase Rugged Extended Add On Kit Info for EVO
Source Link: http://www.seidioonline.com
I recommend the BD2-HK4HEV4X add on kit because you will not use the Innocase Extended but rather just the Rugged Silicon Layer and The Exoskeleton. The kit comes with the holster too. This is a $20 savings because you cut out a useless layer anyway.
Details and Info Misc:
I get significantly more usage than the 3500mAH Seidio extended battery.
The kernel and the battery are definately a good mix.
Instructions:
Also, I recommend you cut the original back cover rather than the extended cover (if you have the 3500). The original battery will still be held in place if you ever need to use it (as long as you cut it right).
Question: Who is using the Mugen 4500mh battery? Just looking for some feedback. Positives and negatives. I've only seen positive results but would like some more feedback.
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Can't wait to see pics.
Swyped from Eva my Mynion running Myn's RLS4.95!
Thats one Hell of a battery, I would love to see what results I can get with ms charging tweak.....where & how much?
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Sorry, didn't have time to post pics today.
I will report though that the battery is at 66 percent and I have been unplugged from 7:30am till now which is more than I've ever seen. I'm not one for scientific analysis... J/K. I will stay unplugged as long as possible and let it die to give a full count. ( still not a real test but rather a real world test - moderate to heavy usage )
Also posting pics tomorrow...
Mugen has a 4500 for evo??
UhQ said:
Mugen has a 4500 for evo??
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Yes and No...
Mugen has a 4500 for the Touch Pro 2 which is the same battery spec. They just dont have a cover for the EVO for that battery so no its not official. Thats why the mod.
This is a fairly easy mod and since the Mugen has narrower dimensions on all sides except the virtical axis, that means when (if) you chop up your extended back cover or even your regular back cover, it will still secure your regualar battery or Seidio 3500 Extended battery.
BTW: I have been runnin this thing for 46 hrs and still have 10% and Im not going to stay up all night tring to run this thing down. (So much for scientific test)
Ill explain the mod in more detail tomorrow and hopefully chop up the Innocase Extended part of it. (I dont forsee the need to chop the silicone layer or the exoskeleton layer but everything else needs an exacto knife or mill)
bignibb said:
Thats one Hell of a battery, I would love to see what results I can get with ms charging tweak.....where & how much?
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I found it on EBay for roughly $85. Mugen sells it from their site for 99.
It says touch pro 2 (select any carrier version because the batt is the same for all)
There is no official cover for it hence the mod to the Seidio Extended Rugged. (you might not need the Innocase Extended part if my test tomorrow does not fit)
definitely gone have to try this out..thx for the post
ARe you using it heavily? If so that's awesome, i use mine somewhat. I am going on 48 hrs with Calkulin's EviO 1.7.1 Rom and SBC 4.2.2 less havs Kernal.
I might have to give this new battery a try, sounds tempting.
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ARe you using it heavily? If so that's awesome, i use mine somewhat. I am going on 48 hrs with Calkulin's EviO 1.7.1 Rom and SBC 4.2.2 less havs Kernal.
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I have "Moderate to Heavy" usage. Average user might have more battery life. All I know is that it improved battery life over the Seidio 3500 significantly with the same usage.
I'm still on Savage Kernel CFS 1.1 on CM6.1.1
After the holiday I will update all the details of the case mod and update comparison pics.
I really want to try adding the extended battery as an accessory instead of a stock battery replacement. Like a slide on, for those times when I need the battery but is easy to slide off because the stock battery door is just so god damn sleek and beautiful.
I've got a lot of experience with electrical stuff, I just need to find the time and motivation to get into it....:-/
How much taller is this battery than the seidio 3500?
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How much taller is this battery than the seidio 3500?
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The battery is significantly taller... I had to cut the back cover of the seidio extended battery cover and I will have to cut the innocase extended part of the innocase rugged extended. I did not have to cut the silicon layer of the innocase rugged extended nor the exoskeleton layer. I will eventually put comparrison pics and measurments etc. just havent had the time.
I'm waiting for my 4500mAh battery I ordered it yesterday after reading this post. Also I have the Seidio Rugged case because cellguru sent me that instead of the Seidio 3500 battery that I ordered. I would love to see/hear how you modified it so I don't have to experiment lol.
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I just left everything off except the silicone layer and exoskeleton.
12/29: I added the extended back cover back on (Modded of course. Full detail tomorrow)
All side and corner clips are holding. Looks slightly different.
I'm running CM6.1.1 with Savage 1.1 kernel so hopefully I get more usage than the 3500mAH Seidio.
12/29: The kernel and the battery are definately a good mix. Im going to jump to the 1.3.4.5.6.7...version tomorrow (extra numbers added because I forgot what the real nubmer is and dont know why they are a seemingly arbitrary uptick skipping around like that??)
Pics to come tomorrow comparing the two side by side.
12/29: Going to do the comparisson pics tomorrow. Just have regular shots today. Almost didnt but I said I would so here ya go. Also going to do some pic with case off. Just didnt have the time today. End of month. Jose has to hit 1500
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Can you write up a guide for this?
im interested also... how much modification did it take??
I did it pretty easily. All you have to do is cut out the battery shape from the inner most part of the case. The silicone just stretches over, then the 'exoskeleton' will clip on both the top and bottom, but not the middle (as seen in the pictures). Over all it was very simple, stayed on extremely well, and had amazing life.
I say had because i lost my phone on saturday and no longer have the battery :'(
Bamba1260 said:
I did it pretty easily. All you have to do is cut out the battery shape from the inner most part of the case. The silicone just stretches over, then the 'exoskeleton' will clip on both the top and bottom, but not the middle (as seen in the pictures). Over all it was very simple, stayed on extremely well, and had amazing life.
I say had because i lost my phone on saturday and no longer have the battery :'(
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What he said...except for the lost phone thing. Sorry dude.
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im interested also... how much modification did it take??
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See above.
menormedia said:
Can you write up a guide for this?
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Ditto...
sorry to hear about the loss! thanks for the info!
Ok, i believe that i read some time back that you could use a touch pro 2 battery in the evo. correct me if im wrong, but if the stock battery that we use is as true to 1500mah, wouldnt the HTC manufactured 2150 mah be one of the best extended batteries to buy? I have found a couple for sale, and wanted to be sure that the touch pro 2 battery does in fact work in our evo. thanks and sorry for yet another battery post.
http://www.amazon.com/Sprint-RHOD17..._1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1301383140&sr=1-4
Here is the amazon link to the batteries. I know they wont fit under our stock door but for 10 slices of paper from my wallet plus the addition of having to buy another stock evo battery cover to modify to fit this battery, I feel like this isn't a bad deal considering the price. I should get the battery sometime around Friday or Monday of next week. Will post pics of said modification and results as soon as possible.
there are "3500" mAh batteries available for under $10 too. I believe they are closer to 2800. I've found the yoobao 3000mah batteries to be the best, got mine for 20 shipped.
and yes, the tp2 will work in an evo. you aren't going to be able to mod the stock cover to fit that. just buy an extended cover, you can get them with the battery for about 8.
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there are "3500" mAh batteries available for under $10 too. I believe they are closer to 2800. I've found the yoobao 3000mah batteries to be the best, got mine for 20 shipped.
and yes, the tp2 will work in an evo. you aren't going to be able to mod the stock cover to fit that. just buy an extended cover, you can get them with the battery for about 8.
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Link?
Sent from my Evo, ho!
OneStepAhead said:
there are "3500" mAh batteries available for under $10 too. I believe they are closer to 2800. I've found the yoobao 3000mah batteries to be the best, got mine for 20 shipped.
and yes, the tp2 will work in an evo. you aren't going to be able to mod the stock cover to fit that. just buy an extended cover, you can get them with the battery for about 8.
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Well I'm gonna hack up my old battery Cover so the battery will stick through. I have one of those crystal gel cases that will hold the battery in place, I just want the cover there to act as a speaker cover. The extended covers make the phone too large. I think this will keep the phone slim it will only be slightly thicker than it is now. I have come up with a couple of designs as well that allow me to use the stock battery door and hold the battery in place without my case. Like I stated in my earlier post, I'll post up the concept and see what ppl think. I just wish they made a battery cover that went around the battery and not make the entire back bubble out.
Check out the Mugen 4500 mah battery if you will be hacking up your back cover... I think there is a thread that has info for it.. Search
Gimme a week and ill post what im doing. Lol i still wanna keep the phone slim for the most part, so no 3500 or 4500 mah batteries
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I'm loving my Yoobao 3000mah battery. With medium use, overclocking and custom kernel, I get about 36 hours out of my phone. Well 28-29 not counting sleep time.
verdict 2150mha touch pro 2 battery DOES NOT WORK!!!! Repeat DOES NOT WORK! So i bought a sedio 3500 battery and fell in love with that instead!
I was looking through ebay for a new battery for my thunderbolt and there were some extended batteries that were 3500mah for around $12. I was just wondering if these batteries are any good or safe to use because it just seems too good to be true.
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They are safe. They will probably only be around 2300-2700mah in reality, but still a huge improvement over stock.
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I would advise against buying ANY of them right now. The cover for the extended battery had to be redesigned because the original one did not have the contacts for the antenna it was just a plain plastic cover. Before you buy one ASK the seller which one you are buying the old (completely plastic) or new redesigned cover.
You will not have 4g and good reception with the plain plastic cover. Yours should look just like the picture I've attached. I doubt any of the new reworked covers are even in the United States yet this was just discovered last week.
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I would advise against buying ANY of them right now. The cover for the extended battery had to be redesigned because the original one did not have the contacts for the antenna it was just a plain plastic cover. Before you buy one ASK the seller which one you are buying the old (completely plastic) or new redesigned cover.
You will not have 4g and good reception with the plain plastic cover. Yours should look just like the picture I've attached. I doubt any of the new reworked covers are even in the United States yet this was just discovered last week.
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Luckily I have the official HTC extended cover. My batt and covered that arrived today is plastic only, and will prob go in the garbage.
Thanks for the info.
I am expecting a shipment of the 3500mah thunderbolt batteries to arrive in approx 2 weeks. I have the exact same battery for the Samsung Epic and it managed to double my battery life. If anyone is interested in buying from me, please an email at [email protected].
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I am expecting a shipment of the 3500mah thunderbolt batteries to arrive in approx 2 weeks. I have the exact same battery for the Samsung Epic and it managed to double my battery life. If anyone is interested in buying from me, please an email at.
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posted in your thread, but just a reminder for the people reading this thread. selling is not allowed on xda.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=638
Rule#11
For those looking for an extended battery
Just went to seidio website and they have now 5000Mah battery for N7000
http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-5000-extended-life-battery-p/bacy50ssgnt-bk.htm
Looks reasonable price compared to mugen and has some extra juice
It looks exactly like hyperion
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It looks exactly like hyperion
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i guess all batteries look alike
I have never used seidio batteries but they have good reivews and they are a well known company
Well both back covers look exactly the same
approx how many hrs will it last on heavy usage?
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It would be interesting the comparison between seidio and mugen batteries, the thickness and weight of both.