vibrant power skin [review/pictures] - Vibrant Accessories

hello xda, please don't mind my lack of capitalization...my shift keys are currently not functioning lol at any rate...
i purchased an official t-mobile powerskin about a week back from a some site, and i just received it this morning. although the official price marked on the box is 54.00 dollars, i managed to buy mine new for 15.00 so i am pretty happy, so i thought it was a safe gamble. i will provide my opinion of this accessory and rating based on a few different categories, and supplement my review with pictures as well.
protection [5/10]
the case itself is covered in a gel like covering, similar to many gel cases sold by t-mobile for the vibrant. although the powerskin does seem durable and is thicker than the typical gel casing, i am not too positive that the case itself will provide amazing protection if dropped from a high place such as a table. it will certainly provide some protection, but since the phone slips into the case and the case does not wrap around the phone, it seems likely that if the phone is dropped, that it will fall out of the case upon impact.
thickness [7/10]
the added thickness to the vibrant is not outstanding, it only gains about twice the thickness that it normally would have without the powerskin. in terms of width, the phone only gains about 1/4 of an inch and about an inch to its height. with this added mass, the powerskin makes the phone feel a little more bulky, but nothing significant. all in all, it feels similiar as holding an iphone4.
baterry [10/10]
the powerskin performs as advertised, effectively doubling the life of the vibrant. the back of the case has a small button below the power level indicator lights, that enables the user to turn on the powerskins charging feature when needed, or turn it off when one wishes to run off the phones built in battery.
instructions [6/10]
the instructions are nothing more than a few pictures, so they leave much to be desired, however the case itself is easy enough to figure out, and thus does not require too much explanation.
weight [5/10]
the weight added to the phone is about what it expected, a little more than a battery itself. the added weight does about double the normal weight of the phone, and thus is quite noticeable, and does take some getting use to. but all in all, its to be expected.
overall [6/10]
all in all the powerskin performs as advertised, without added too much more bulk to the phone itself. the weight added is a little downer, but you take what you get for double the battery life. protection wise, the skin will allow for minimal protection against falls and allow one to drop a phone from a high height and receive minimal damage without totally neutralizing the blow. i wish that the skin wrapped around the phone a little better sine the fit doesn't seem to be perfect, but again, i suppose you cannot have your cake and eat it too
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Nice!
I just ordered 2 of these (one for my fiance) off of Ebay for 12.99 Buy it Now, free shipping from New York. It says refurbished, but I've never had problems using refurbished electronics before, and at that price, I'll take the risk.
I'll give my feedback once I receive and use it.

imitebewrong said:
Nice!
I just ordered 2 of these (one for my fiance) off of Ebay for 12.99 Buy it Now, free shipping from New York. It says refurbished, but I've never had problems using refurbished electronics before, and at that price, I'll take the risk.
I'll give my feedback once I receive and use it.
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I'll be waiting for that feedback on that ebay purchase. I saw 12.99 used and 16.99 new, I'm wondering if its to good to be true. In the official thread it seems like there is a revised version. I guess at 13 bucks its not to much of a gamble. Let me know.

the only issue ive noticed over the week or so that ive been using the case is this...that the case likes to turn itself on when it realizes that the battery is being consumed by use...this isnt that bad, however it does not turn itself off when you standby lol which is just wasting the charge. thus i suggest getting some sort of battery monitoring widget that clearly tells you if and when the phone is plugged in, so that you can shut off the case if it happeneds to turn on. once you notice that its on, and you turn it off, it tends to stay off until the battery gets to about 70ish before deciding to recharge the phone battery.
all in all, nice if you can get it for under twenty, which isnt hard.

OK so I received the two Powerskins today. I have the same issue with it turning itself on sometimes... but all an all its definitely worth the 12.99.
It adds more bulk to the phone than I thought... but its excellent for traveling and is a huge convienience.
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You guys finally figured out about this...I posted this in June...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15052151&postcount=33

I think most of us knew about something like this for a long time. I didn't realize they were so affordable though.
Doesn't Samsung make a much nicer one for the I9000 and sell it in Europe? I think that's what a saw months ago, and it was much more expensive...

I agree, it did add more bulk than i imagined it would...but all in all, its not that much worse. although i wish it didn't turn itself on at random times, the inconvenience is outweighed by the usefulness I believe. Im a heavy user, and am running cm7 nightly build 85 with glitch kernel v12 beta and my battery consumption is immense at times, since using the powerskin, ive noticed that I can use my phone for much longer without needing to charge.
And ive known about this for awhile, but i was waiting for a good deal lol 15>54 haha

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I think most of us knew about something like this for a long time. I didn't realize they were so affordable though.
Doesn't Samsung make a much nicer one for the I9000 and sell it in Europe? I think that's what a saw months ago, and it was much more expensive...
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Yeah they do. I think it was called a powerpack?

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Yeah they do. I think it was called a powerpack?
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I believe you're right. I was debating getting.that one but the price was a good deterrent lol

So I ordered mine on Friday and got it today (Wednesday). I got one of the $12.99 used ones from ebay. So my thoughts on it are mixed, before I was using.a CS 3000mAh battery and it actually lasted me the night at work, I work a 10 hour shift and have music playing on my vibrant for around 8 of them, i'm in and out of a cooler all night and the basement of the casino (I live in Vegas) so I lose my signal constantly and my phone always searching and reconnecting (also I send dozens of texts and very heavy data/Web use), so I need extended life. Now the old extended buttery added some weight and size increase too but the power skin makes the phone feel huge. It's nice to have some protection on it though. On top of the extended battery I always used a belt case (no pocket space for my phone) but with the power skin it no longer fits. One concern I have and can't test till I get back to work is that the case sticks out over the headphone jack kinda far and i'm not sure they will plug in correctly.
Overall the power skin does it's job but i'm glad I only paid $12.99, if I paid the $54.99 box price I would have been pissed...
I'm going to try and use it for a while, but I have a feeling I'll be going back to the regular extended battery.

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Seidio 3500mah Extended Battery (w/ Pics)

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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More (resized this time) pics, showing the pronounced camera protection.
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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.
hpycpl2 said:
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 should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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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.
loztboy said:
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.

[Q] Credit Card case for Evo 4G (update: pics on page 2)

Does anyone know if there are any credit card cases for our phone? I was looking for something along the lines of the casemate ones that the iphone has:
http://www.case-mate.com/iPhone-4-Cases/Case-Mate-iPhone-4-ID-Credit-Card-Cases.asp
I have tried looking on google and xda and haven't found anything yet.
Any help would be appreciated!
Hey, sorry I can't help much, but if no one can find one, this would be a great time for me to make one up using CAD, I'll keep in touch maby I can make something up.
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That would be awesome!
I would definitely order one, it seems so practical to only go happy hour with my phone, ID, and credit card.
Obostore.com sells a leather case that does this. Someone reviewed it on anther forum and said the cut outs didn't line up perfect but didn't get in the way either. Will only hold a few credit cards but I think that is plenty. I ordered one over a week ago and it should be arriving any day now. I'll do a review on it with pics when it arrives if you guys want. Oh, it is less than $10 shipped!!
Swyped from my supercharged Evo
That would be great! I can't wait to see your review!
I'm not a big fan of leather... but we'll see. I want to keep it slim and grippy. Right now I have a clear TPU case on my naked EVO. (no battery cover)
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Obostore.com sells a leather case that does this. Someone reviewed it on anther forum and said the cut outs didn't line up perfect but didn't get in the way either. Will only hold a few credit cards but I think that is plenty. I ordered one over a week ago and it should be arriving any day now. I'll do a review on it with pics when it arrives if you guys want. Oh, it is less than $10 shipped!!
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wow Obostore.com has a bunch of stuff for the evo.
I'm also looking forward to the pictures.
Thanks.
Any updates on the review for this case?
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I wish man!! Obostore is taking forever to get it to me. I ordered a 2000mah Andida battery from them about 5 days before this case and I've had it for around 2 weeks now. If it doesnt arrive in the mail today (12:30 pm eastern time at the latest) then I will call them or email them and see what the deal is. I am VERY anxious to get this case!!
EDIT: OK, I just looked at my account on Obostore's website and I actually ordered the case 11 days after battery. The case was ordered on the 13th, so it has been 13 days now. I got a good feeling that today is the day. Keeping my fingers crossed.....
OK, just talked to my fiance and the case came in the mail today!! Finally, cant wait to get home and check it out. I told her to open it when she said that I had a package come in the mail today. Her comment was that it looked nice and smelled like real leather. So, we'll see. Pics and my review will be here in this thread tonight before 12 Eastern time.
I cant wait for the review, this is the kind of case that i have been wanting to buy ever since i saw a similair case that my friend had for his iPhone
Nice case, but for some reason I can't stop thinking about the EVO vs. IPhone video.."does it come with a case?"
Ok guys. Went out for a bit when I got off so I got in later than expected. My phone is in the case now and I'm using it to post this. Pictures are uploading now. Just want to use it and play with it a bit to give you guys a fair first impression. So far though......Loving it!!
Swyped from my supercharged Evo!
Just realized how LONG this is..sorry
Well, in just before midnight . OK, so after using this for a couple hours I really do like it. The leather seems like a good quality, it does smell and feel real although I know there are some good fake/synthetics out there, so I really dont know and dont want to give you all false information. So I will just say that the "material" is nice and the stitching is well done on it as well. All of the cutouts, corners, and pockets are great. The Evo fits in it nice and snug, but not too tight where I thought it would scratch the phone. I held it upside down by the credit card side and shook the case and my Evo didnt even offer to slide out . You can see in the pics that my Zagg screen protector is peeling up on the bottom right hand corner and it did pull on that, but everything does as it has been this way for a few days now (just waiting on my replacement from Zagg which is in the mail). You have 2 slots for cards or I.D. on the right side (which are snug) and a compartment behind those where I will put cash(some in the pics for visual purposes, cash slides in there and is out of sight). Also have 2 slots for memory cards. A SD card and a Micro SD card fit in them perfect (as seen in pics). I was worried that the Micro SD would fall out, but actually I had to take my TP2 stylus and push it out. Not because it squeezed it super tight, but due to the design as there is a recessed area for the cards to keep them in place...Nice! In the center there is an area for a stylus or I guess a small ink pen. I actually may add another small hole and insert a lanyard in that area. The clasp looks like a snap button but is magnetic and latches very tight. Easy for you to open but it isnt going to open on accident thats for sure. You have access to volume, power, 3.5mm jack, charging port and HDMI port. Rear camera, leds, and speaker cutouts are very nice and lined up perfect!! Tested a few pics and the case did not interfere at all. Front facing camera is slightly interferred by the case. Also, on a phone call...the case blocks the proximity sensor so the screen stays off. I actually like that, and if you need to access the keypad in call, slide the phone up just slightly and the screen comes on.
Overall, I love it and I think it is unbeatable for $11.99 shipped!! I did not buy this for everyday use but for when I'm going out and want to keep my pockets light. I can carry this instead of my phone and a wallet. I think though that I am going to end up using this much more than I had originally anticipated. I'll let the pics speak for themselves in the next post.
Fresh outta the package:
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White Evo loaded inside:
Here it is loaded down: (which does not change the exterior appearance, still looks great and not bulged)
Showing the stylus/pen slot a little better: (this is where I plan to mount a small lanyard, like the ones on customevos.com aka icycells.com)
If any one wants pics of something else or from another angle or if you have any questions, then just ask me. I think that after seeing the pictures that you all will agree that this is a really good deal for $11.99 shipped!! Like I said before, I bought it just to use occasionaly...BUT, I like it so much that it will be getting used a LOT more than I had anticipated!! Here is the link to it for any one just joining in - http://www.obostore.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=113 (expect a couple weeks for delivery)
Thanks for the review!
I had no idea the case was that thick... I was looking for something along the lines of the case-mate cases for the iphones. Its a big hassle to get the phone in my pocket as it is, adding such a buff case won't make it any easier.
Maybe, I'll have to custom make one or something...
Too bad there's no belt clip and/or loop.
I've been carrying it the last couple days to get a real feel for it and just because I like it so much. Its been a real pleasure to use and its been nice to leave my wallet behind.
The size is far from an issue for me, as thats what I expected from a case that would hold SO much. Also, I am used to an extended battery and door on my phone with a tpu case, so this is not much bigger really. It drops right in my back pocket without issue. My front pocket (uniform) is where I normally carry my phone, even with the extended battery and tpu case; but it will not fit while in this case. Overall I am very pleased, and it actually surpassed my expectations in function and quality. Hope this all helps some of you decide to either buy, our not buy this case.
*Swyped from my supercharged Evo*
damn that holds alot. I need a wallet, heh. great idea for a new one.
I got one question.... Where did you get the wallpaper with all of those little droids??????

Trexcell tpu case for extended battery

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Got it on amazon
Sweet! Gettin one!
I'm noticing since the case's buttons aren't like the tpu cases ones, they can be a pain in the ass. Power button isn't predictably responsive. The volume keys behave messed up sometimes if you don't press on the very top or very bottom of them. I think that it could be pressing both buttons if you don't hit it on the right spot. The last time I tried to cut the button area out of a tpu case, it turned out looking like crap so I don't make that mistake again.
I woke up this morning and my phone was super hot and stuck at the boot screen. I took everything out and let the phone cool. Now I have a burn in. This sucks man. It probably would have cought on fire if left the battery in any longer. It also melted the end of my charger cable a bit. Be careful using this product. Ill probably have to try and return my phone too if this screen burn in is permanent.
I'm not saying its your fault, so don't get any ideas. Do you think there is a possibility that the rom you were running might have did this? It sounds like the battery was in the phone when this happened. What was your setup for the phone? Was it over/under clocked? What brand charger were you using? Car or wall outlet or computer? Was the cable removable from the charger or was it hard wired? How long was it left charging for?
I'm just trying to see what might have caused it. Unless you get someone that is cool/feels sorry for you at sprint, you might be sol because it was an aftermarket battery and not a sprint or Samsung branded battery. I've got the original Samsung battery, a sprint branded battery that came with some bass ackwards external charger that had the contacts on the left so you couldn't charge extended life batteries, and the trexcell. Now that I found an external charger that works with extended batteries, the Samsung branded charger sprint sells for the epic 4g, I don't charge batteries in the phone anymore.
Definitely let us know what happens. I'm now looking at the seidio extended life battery. Their battery doors never fit perfectly. I think the seidio battery would fit the trexcell door and tpu case. Hmm, comparing a $20 battery to a $60 battery, I wonder if the you get what you pay for comes into play with this situation? Me starts to worry now...
Are you the seller? I sent an email. Ive been running the same ROM with the stock kernel for a few weeks. (Maddoggin). I don't overclock, the only kernel tweak I've done was set the governor to conservative. I was using the Samsung charger and cable.
I already called sprint and asurion will call me monday about a replacement phone. I didn't mention an aftermarket battery, just said the phone got extremely hot, got stuck on the boot screen overnight and created a nasty burn in. They suggested I don't charge my phone anymore lol. Im back on the stock battery and the phone charges fine.
The extended battery itself has a slight bulge on one side. Im confident the battery went faulty and it wasn't the phone. The burn in has started to fade, if its gone by monday I wont need a replacement.
I'd still try and get a replacement if possible if it were me. Take pictures, show us. Like the saying, "pics or it didn't happen." Its time for show and tell. If the seller doesn't respond, try contacting Amazon. If that doesn't get anywhere, post pictures in a review of the battery on Amazon. I'm sure that will get the ball rolling really fast!
Why would I lie? But if it makes you feel better here's some pics.
Like I said the battery has a slight bulge, but you can't really see it when taking pics. Im afraid to use it though after what happened.
I'm just curious what it looked like. I was under the impression that it was worse than it looks.
Screen burn in, the rubber melted around the plug, I'd say its a bad situation nonetheless. Im lucky my 32GB sd card didn't melt.
ok now im getting worried because I just ordered the tpu case & extended battery
hope it doesnt screw up my phone
The case fits nice and snug, its a great addition to the extended battery.
lawslb15 said:
ok now im getting worried because I just ordered the tpu case & extended battery
hope it doesnt screw up my phone
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Good luck lol. Let us know if you have any issues as well.
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The case fits nice and snug, its a great addition to the extended battery.
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Ditto!
Can't imagine not having the battery without the case.
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i have a soulution
i used the end all processes in the stock task manager before immediately sleeping the phone while i was charging from a wall outlet. this caused the phone to become incredibly hot. i repeated the same process and it did the same thing with the boot screen stuck. the next time i went to the home screen after ending all apps and the phone never heated and the screen stayed blank. something is needed to have a proper charge when the task manager is used to end all apps. i hope this helps.
I've never had this happen. I also haven't done like you said. I also don't use the supplied charger that came with the phone. I also use a Samsung external charger to charge my batteries and not the phone. I don't know if that has anything to do with anything.
I bought the trexxell 3800 and the tpu case for $30 on eBay. Took 2 days to get to my house and everything fits perfect. Very very happy w the product. Battery lasts forever.
Case is awesone fits snuggily been 2 weeks since using it .. quite satisfied and a necessity for drops and scratches.
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Case is awesone fits snuggily been 2 weeks since using it .. quite satisfied and a necessity for drops and scratches.
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Yeah I luv this case as well...Fits perfect the only thing was findin a leather carryin case for it...Finally got one at the Mall at a place that just carried cases for phones...case is a universal for large smart phones ...fits perfect and can go thru the belt loop as well as with the attached clip...phone goes in and out smoothly...Im a happy camper right now...
I got one too, works really good. Before I used to drop my phone alot, ever since I use this case I haven't drop my ET4G.
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Official 2000mAH Battery w/ Back Cover Review

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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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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LG V40 Extended Battery Cases

Creating this thread so we can stay updated on possible battery cases being manufactured for this phone. ZeroLemon is a likely candidate. They have produced cases for the LG G series from the G4 through G7, and all of the V series (10 through 30).
I inquired through their Facebook page, and they said they'll think about it. So it sounds like it's not a quite a priority for them yet, but if we get enough people to express interest, maybe we'll see a ZeroLemon for the V40 soon enough.
There's also a manufacturer called "Newdery", who sells battery cases. I have not had any experience with their products, but they did make a battery case for the V30 which seems to have gotten good reviews.
Post here if you guys see any others!
I have the Newdery case for the V20 and one get one for the V40 if they make it. The only minor quibble is not being able to do file/data through the case, so I only use it when traveling and need the battery power for photos.
Just FYI, the V40 will fit in the V20 Newdery case, just no button access (other than the fingerprint scanner) and the flash is cut off.
https://m.aliexpress.com/item/10000...lgo_pvid=b94e4312-0dfe-4914-95c6-62b147436e27
Anybody heard about this brand?
Newdery is a good company i buy a battery for my lg v20 np so far
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I'm testing the Newbury case now. Will have a review this weekend.
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Also, if anyone has any questions they they'd like me to discuss in my review, let me know.
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I just submitted my review to Amazon, but that takes time to appear so here's a copy and paste of my 4/5 star review:
Newdery LG V40 Battery case (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KPYCXCM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1)
If you don't like having to have your phone tethered to a charger throughout the day, then I would recommend considering this case. It's not convenient for everyone to plug their phone in when they need a recharge, nor is it ideal to lug around a bulky power bank. This phone frees you from having to remember to plug in and it's less bulky than most power banks since it's attached to your phone.
BATTERY LIFE
The battery case offers enough juice to give you more than a full charge. I consider myself a heavy user, and this case provided enough power to last me a full day and then some. I unplug my phone at around 6 AM, then, by the end of my day at around 11 PM, the battery case would be depleted or very nearly so, and my phone's battery would be at 40% or more . Getting through an entire day without having to plug in is the goal, so this case meets and exceeds my battery life expectations.
For my testing, I'd begin charging my phone when it drained to about 40%—to start or stop charging, you hold the button on the back for a few seconds—then I would charge it until it reached about 80%. I'd repeat throughout the day a few times as needed. As already mentioned, by the end of the day, I'd still have about 40% or more battery left in my phone and the case would be either depleted or close to being so. My screen-on-time during my week of testing was between seven and eight hours on average with 40% battery remaining.
These results are comparable to using my phone without the extended battery case in which I'd fully recharge my phone at least once and still end the day at around 40%. Had I been unable to fully charge my phone, though, I would have been at a disadvantage compared to using the always-there extended battery case, so the benefit of using this extended battery case is that it's attached to your phone and is ready to provide a charge as needed without you having to track down a charger.
I didn't really test charging times, but I will point out that if you're charging the case and phone together overnight and you want a full charge, then you'll probably want to make sure you're getting a full eight hours of sleep. The two nights I charged the phone and case together, neither were fully charged when I woke in the morning. On the nights that I charged them separately, they would both be fully charged. This is kind of a non-issue, but it's still worth noting.
BUILD & DESIGN
The extended battery case will add bulk to your phone, but it's less bulky than having to carry around a power bank. I actually just recently upgraded to the V40 from the V30 and I immediately started using the V40 with the battery case, so I had to to get used to a larger phone in addition to the extra bulk. It's still big, but I got used to using the V40 in the case by the end of the week. It helps that I also purchased a Ringke ring grip (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JV9TT5Y/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1), though sometimes I'd still hold my phone without sliding my finger in the ring for support.
The case doesn't have the best grip, but it's not what I'd call dangerously slippery. A smart design choice would have been to use a material with much more grip so that we could worry less about accidental drops, especially because this case does not inspire confidence when it comes to protection.
I'd say the biggest downside about this case is that I'd be terrified if I dropped my phone while using it. The corners have some protection, but the lip is almost non-existent over the sides of the phone. For this reason, I'd highly recommend something like a ring or pop socket to use while holding your phone. The case itself of good quality, but it wasn't designed with protection in mind.
Aside from that, it has a cool look. Its design reminds me of the Nexus 4. It's bulky but not nearly as bulky as some ZeroLemon cases that I've used in the past. The size is manageable and not too uncomfortable once you get used to it. When it comes to attaching an extended battery to the charging port of your phone, you really can't come up with a better design than this. The only drawbacks are literally the lack of protection and the less-than-desirable grip.
FINAL THOUGHTS
If you are in the market for an extended battery case, then I can recommend this. You already know what you're getting into in terms of size and bulk, and I can attest that the battery life added is more than enough. The only real concern is protection (and why I suggest a pop socket or similar product).
Extended batteries aren't for everyone. If you don't mind having to plug in your phone or dropping it on a wireless charger whenever you need a charge, or if you don't mind having to carry around a power bank, then obviously this isn't the product or review for you. For those of us who don't like to think about charging our phones and don't mind the size, then this is worth considering. Even if it's not used daily, I imagine there are at least some days you'd wish you had it handy.

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