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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!
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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brennod10 said:
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.
Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
Cut up the silicone case. Make it fit.
Just got back from a cell store, I may have to hack up the gel case. Its gonna be hard to find something else.
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to be honest with you i got the otterbox defender series comes with a screen protector and holster im the type of person who rarely drops there phone but that didnt stop my friend from dropping it down the 15 set of stairs man nothing was wrong no scratches but picturing it doing that without the otterbox case is like watching a non stop disney marathon for 12 hours (which is bad btw considering you hate disney)
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to be honest with you i got the otterbox defender series comes with a screen protector and holster im the type of person who rarely drops there phone but that didnt stop my friend from dropping it down the 15 set of stairs man nothing was wrong no scratches but picturing it doing that without the otterbox case is like watching a non stop disney marathon for 12 hours (which is bad btw considering you hate disney)
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LOL Fask!!!
Seriously tho, the phone w/extended batt fits in the otterbox without cutting up the back part of the case??? Got any pics???
I haven't found anything that is custom fit yet, I ordered a 2 piece snap together case that I'll have to do surgery on.... but at least it will have some protection.
FridayJ said:
Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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please give me a feedback, are you happy with the extended battery, how many hours plus? what brand is it?
thanks
The otterbox is fitted to the regular case size. There is no option for the bigger battery.. sorry
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please give me a feedback, are you happy with the extended battery, how many hours plus? what brand is it?
thanks
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So far, the battery is awesome! I get approx 2 days of usage... I say approx because I haven't let it totally drain yet, I guess I still obsess some about running out of juice when at work! LOL!
Anyway, you can see the battery here:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Capti..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1310997543&sr=1-1
Modfying the case would be an option. Like this Otterbox Case Mod
minduka said:
Modfying the case would be an option. Like this Otterbox Case Mod
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I have an extended battery on the way, and have been trying to decide on what to do about the case. I have the Otterbox Commuter and really like it. I had been debating on this same mod, but if I do it, I will probably try to not cut the silicone inner lining. I think I will be able to only cut the outer shell and the inner lining would still provide some protection. My fear is that dropping the phone on the battery with no protection at all would kill it.
I just got a silicone case and cut the back so the battery can stick out lol.
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The otterbox can be modified plus may give you a better look ehh versus hindering its defense against Dust and dropping it I would consider the silicon case with the back cut off but personally me I got the otterbox and got cm7.and tweaked it my battery last 29 hours plus I have a year warranty case backing it up
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There is now a case available for the captivate with extended battery. Search for "Custom TPU protective case for Samsung Captivate" on ebay. It does not fit the seido 3000mah battery since it has the stupidly oversized battery door (and is stupidly expensive anyway), but fits the common size extended battery door which is included for all the other extended batteries from 2100 -3500mah I have seen. It is a slightly harder material than the body glove case so not rubbery (a plus for me since I don't like the soft rubber on some Otterboxes).
On another note, if you don't like the oversize extended battery, there is now a stock size 1800mah battery for the captivate. Search ebay for "anker captivate battery." I use roms with good battery life (dlev 4.2 and Svii are the best I have found), plus tune my phone to remove unnecessary processes, so 1800mah is plenty to get me through a day of heavy normal use. But with a big extended battery I can make it through a day of heavy abnormal use, using GPS as much as I want, tethering through most of the day, and playing intense games or watching videos for hours.
More extended battery notes.
If you want to get your phone as close to stock size with a large extended battery, the solution also comes from ebay. Search for "mesh captivate case." It is a rubber coated plastic very light shell for the captivate. And it comes in colors if you want to jazz up your phone. Long shipping time from china, but only $3 with free shipping. It is the best case I have found for mods since it is semi-rigid so holds its shape and easy to cut with a dremel cutting wheel. It can be cut to accommodate the door of an extended battery, but an even better solution is to use it without a battery door at all. This will get you as close to stock size as possible with a large extended battery.
Cut a square in the shell to fit the battery itself without the battery door. You don't really need the battery door since once you slide the slider up, it holds the battery in without it. You have the shiny battery protruding through the case only a couple of mm and only in the 2x2" section instead of the much larger section you have to cut out if it had a door. You can paint over the battery with black paint so it is not noticeable, and when you hold it in your hand no one can even see it's a frankenphone.
An unmodified mesh case is also useful for me to not have to use the metal battery door with a stock size battery. You can put a small piece of sticky velcro (or whatever) on the battery as a spacer and put the mesh case on the phone without a battery door. With the 1800 stock size anker battery and the mesh case, it is lighter and thinner than any stock phone with a case plus has 20% or more battery life, better GPS, and better ventilation.
I don't like to use the stock captivate metal door since it degrades the GPS on my phone. When the metal door is installed, I cannot use the GPS on my phone while it is charging since it is so inaccurate. When using the mesh case or the extended battery with plastic door, the GPS works much better and works fine while charging.
The downside to using the mesh case without a battery cover is that the internals are more exposed to dirt, dust, and water. Since I don't use my phone in dirty or wet environments or drop it much, this is not a concern to me but could be for some people.
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There is now a case available for the captivate with extended battery. Search for "Custom TPU protective case for Samsung Captivate" on ebay. It does not fit the seido 3000mah battery since it has the stupidly oversized battery door (and is stupidly expensive anyway), but fits the common size extended battery door which is included for all the other extended batteries from 2100 -3500mah I have seen. It is a slightly harder material than the body glove case so not rubbery (a plus for me since I don't like the soft rubber on some Otterboxes).
On another note, if you don't like the oversize extended battery, there is now a stock size 1800mah battery for the captivate. Search ebay for "anker captivate battery." I use roms with good battery life (dlev 4.2 and Svii are the best I have found), plus tune my phone to remove unnecessary processes, so 1800mah is plenty to get me through a day of heavy normal use. But with a big extended battery I can make it through a day of heavy abnormal use, using GPS as much as I want, tethering through most of the day, and playing intense games or watching videos for hours.
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Thanks for the info mate. I just ordered the case
There is a seller on eBay (moretalktime) who sells custom TPU cases for a lot of phones including the captivate with the extended battery.
FridayJ said:
Just got an extended battery for my Captivate, does anyone have suggestions for a phone case?
I've used one of the silicone cases all along, but now it doesn't fit.
Thanks!
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there is a seller on ebay who makes cases for the extended batteries. His id is (moretalktime)
Just bought the extended battery at Verizon for half off, also walked out with the Incipio double case. This case feels tough and sure can take s beating, great for outdoor work and kids dropping my phone. But this case is a little too thick for my liking.
But on weekends or going out would like a second thinner case. What thin cases fit the extended battery ? Anything like the Feather or Rearth slim fit ?
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I just use ghost armor full body, and then I use a belt clip pouch that I drop my phone into. It is the slimmest option, I protect the whole phone from scratches, and I can keep it on my side. I'm not really worried about dropping it, because even with a case if you drop it in the right spot, you will end up with a broken phone. That's what insurance is for. At least that's my opinion. I hope this helps.
I just picked up the Diztronic case below and it fits great and doesn't add much thickness to the phone- nice and thin. I don't have my extended battery yet but per the reviews this case fits, just a little more tightly which is fine with me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065PGWQ0/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
mmj12345 said:
I just picked up the Diztronic case below and it fits great and doesn't add much thickness to the phone- nice and thin. I don't have my extended battery yet but per the reviews this case fits, just a little more tightly which is fine with me.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0065PGWQ0/ref=oh_o01_s00_i00_details
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+1 on the Diztronic 3rd revision case. I am running it and I love it. I have 3 other cases and this is now my daily driver. You can even leave the extended battery cover on too. I use the Incopio when I need extra protection.
Also a big +1 on the Diztronic rev 3 case. Full access to all controls, full protection yet thin. Just about perfect as far as cases go and I have tried a few.
Diztronic has very upstanding customer service to boot!
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Does anyone know if the big case companies, plan to make official extended battery cases ? Like Case-Mate and their Barely Case ?
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I've been bugging Rearth about making their RingKe case to fit the Verizon w/ extended battery. This case has been getting a lot of accolades here...
With the Verizon extended battery going for $24.99, it should just come standard with the phone. At such a cheap price, and only adds like a business card extra thickness it is so worth it. Plus you may get up to 2 extra hours on it over stock.
Point being, with extended battery so popular, I would hope case companies realize this, and pump out cases that are officially designed for it.
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I've been bugging Rearth about making their RingKe case to fit the Verizon w/ extended battery. This case has been getting a lot of accolades here...
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Keep me posted please. I like what I read about that case, just need them to make an official version for us.
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I checked their website and it isn't showing the extended battery at all. You can purchase these at their stores for 25.00?
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I checked their website and it isn't showing the extended battery at all. You can purchase these at their stores for 25.00?
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My local Verizon store didn't have any in stock but they ordered it for me w/ free 2-day shipping. Still $24.99
I went into the biggest Verizon store in my area, called first asked if they had the Nexus extended battery, they said YES, and tons of accessories too. Go in there and they said the battery is 50% off, they had like 4 on the shelf. Just call the largest Verizon store in your area, I am sure they stock them.
I am using the phone today with no case, crosses fingers The Incipio 2pc case was just way too bulky for me, felt like a my old EVO 4G which was a giant. Back to caselsss and this phone looks awesome, the gray color makes this phone looks stealth, like something a pilot from F-22 Raptor plane would have in the cockpit I just want a razor thin case to go around this now.
Oddly enough I tried the High gloss silicone Verizon case and its is really nice. feels thin in the hand
I use the SGP capsule case. Its clearly designed for the GSM version because my Verizon + extended battery keeps the lips from grabbing the edges all the way.
But the phone is on there and not going anywhere. You'd have to really look at it to see what I'm talking about.
I'm still waiting for something specifically designed for the Verizon with extended battery.
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I'm still waiting for something specifically designed for the Verizon with extended battery.
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Hopefully we get some news soon from the big case companies
Does anyone know if the Diztronic case works with the GSM Galaxy Nexus with an extended battery?
The best case I've tried period that also works with the extended battery is the Case-Mate Pop case. It was recalled initially due to a lack of clearance around the micro usb port. In about another two weeks they'll have the second revision out and it will be my daily driver.
I've tried the Case-Mate Tough Case, the Boxwave Active, the Boxwave Slim Rubberized Shell Case, and the Seidio Surface. The Pop case sucked less than the rest and fits the extended battery with good protection and minimal bulk.
can't comment if it's the thinnest, but it fits and looks good.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1434954
Will this fit the samsung extend battery?
http://www.case-mate.com//Samsung-G...ate-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Pop-Cases-w-Stand.asp
It's such a tight fit that the phone is prone to pop out of it and if you drop it face down then it might not offer any protection. My case still stuck out over the glass a little bit but if it had been dropped it probably would have just fallen out of the case and the glass would still hit concrete - also what little was left sticking out would have made the smallest pebble hit the screen as well. I got the case you have free with the phone but couldn't keep using it because of those two things;
- That it didn't offer appropriate drop protection (which was awesome with that particular case prior.
- That it might just come out of the case too easily even if it did offer appropriate protection.
I went to a guy that had a pretty sizable mobile phone accessory stand in a shopping mall and he had a case for the normal gs2 battery that happens to fit the extendable battery. I'd go and ask people until you find someone that states having one that works and then trying it on. The first one I tried fit, but it was clear and I wanted black. He had the same one in black but when I tried it on at the shop it didn't line up properly like the clear one regardless of being the same case in a different colour; so that's my advise, is to find someone that will let you try a case at the shop, but be up front that you have the extendable battery. If they don't know what you're talking about when you tell them that, and that your phone is bigger as a result, then go elsewhere until you find something appropriate from someone who knows what they're getting into when they try it on your phone before buying.
it will fit if u dont use the back cover that is supplied with the 2000 mah battery
and it fits very thight so u dont have alot of trouble with dust comming into the battery compartment
its just a bit wierd if u show people that u dont have a back cover but iam using the case now for i think 4 months with the 2000 mah battery and having no troubles with it only thing that i dont like is that the case makes the phone fat but thats not because of the battery cos with the normal battery it feels the same
I'm using this case without any issues. Fits good.
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it will fit if u dont use the back cover that is supplied with the 2000 mah battery
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I agree with that. It protects as goods as the default cover. :good:
Could anyone find another cases for SGS2 with 2000mah battery that will fit?
And colud you post some pictures of it...
Has anyone tried using the CaseMate tough case with this battery?
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Has anyone tried using the CaseMate tough case with this battery?
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there are multiple discussions going on, and this is what i know so far:
It fits very tightly in some situations.
It fits if you remove the back cover of your phone (so your battery is against the case)
Im getting the battery for my birthday soon so i hope it will fit my casemate tough case as i like it alot
some info:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274045&page=37
I was planning to buy the ballistic MAXX or case mate phantom for my SGS3 9300, since i wanted something to protect my device fully for the next 3 years (contract). then i encountered this thread about batteries, & I'm really tempted to buy the anker 4400mAh+a good case for it from that thread's list. but no matter which case i choose, non of them is as massive as the ballistic or phantom.
I do have an access for power line most of my time outside the house, but the thought i no longer need to think about it at all until bed time sounds very good to me. is there any case as massive as the ones i mentioned for the device which fits the anker battery?
which would you prefer by the way, device fully protected (as much as possibale) or one with regular case but "unlimited" battery use during the day?
What about seidio cover plus seidio active ? Thats the only max protection case for extended battery available right now I think.
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What about seidio cover plus seidio active ? Thats the only max protection case for extended battery available right now I think.
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r u in the military and what is ur power source in the field
myself being a tanker i rather have a longer battery and only have to bum a charge ever couple of days instead of every 8 hours. i know my machnie power plugs look like a subway charging station JMO
i think you got me wrong, I'm a nursing student not a soldier hehe .
by military grade, i meant some massive a** case which will protect it even if a tank roll over the phone:silly:.
Vanquiz, can you please provide links to both?
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I was planning to buy the ballistic MAXX or case mate phantom for my SGS3 9300, since i wanted something to protect my device fully for the next 3 years (contract). then i encountered this thread about batteries, & I'm really tempted to buy the anker 4400mAh+a good case for it from that thread's list. but no matter which case i choose, non of them is as massive as the ballistic or phantom.
I do have an access for power line most of my time outside the house, but the thought i no longer need to think about it at all until bed time sounds very good to me. is there any case as massive as the ones i mentioned for the device which fits the anker battery?
which would you prefer by the way, device fully protected (as much as possibale) or one with regular case but "unlimited" battery use during the day?
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Depends on how clumsy you think you are. If you drop it at least once a day, go with the case. If you're near a power source most of the time anyway, don't sweat it.
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Was thinking of getting this http://www.amazon.co.uk/GTMax-Honey...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1351857508&sr=1-10 but could be a load of rubbish as it is very cheap
I have had ALL the hardcore cases and not one stacks up against the Phantom.
if you're a student and have a backpack with you most of the time..this may be an option. i know it's not a case + extended batt but it's another option you can consider. can also use it to charge your tablet or laptop with the right tips.
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/10000mAh-2-U...ies&hash=item19d50feeef&_uhb=1#ht_4055wt_1186
for me personally i drop my phone a lot, so i need a rugged case and i don't mind carrying an extra standard size battery in my pocket.
you can buy 2 standard size anker batt with charger for 15 bucks on amazon.
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i think you got me wrong, I'm a nursing student not a soldier hehe .
by military grade, i meant some massive a** case which will protect it even if a tank roll over the phone:silly:.
Vanquiz, can you please provide links to both?
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They are both listed on the OP under cases.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1843896
I worked recommend the otterbox defender, or the new sedio obex. Both are to your spec the obex is waterproof. I pack charged batteries instead of extended as I get the best protection. I am not in the military but aside my phone drinking, hiking, rock climbing, camping, and hunting. My otterbox had taken allot but didn't look it. The obex I will have within a week but expect better protection.
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It's not that i'm clumsy, more of a paranoid instead.. i'm afraid to drop it somehow and break it!
Thanks for everyone who replied here, but i decided full protection will be the best, so will order the case mate phantom. (Ballistic shipment to my country is 39$, defender just become to loose with the rubbrr thats why im going for the phanton)
you should check out trident kraken as well.
This is some mean ass case
http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/kraken-ams-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300.aspx
I love my Kraken.
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when i was in ibiza my phone went flying probably a good 5 meters in the air and dropped onto cement, not a scratch anywhere, not even my kraken case.
the case did come apart but ppl said it's meant to do that to disperse the impact.
I have an otterbox defender and it is great at protecting the phone. The only problem is that if you remove it a couple of times the silicon outer layer stretches and never fits right again. Does anybody have any recommendations that include a built in screen saver?
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I have an otterbox defender and it is great at protecting the phone. The only problem is that if you remove it a couple of times the silicon outer layer stretches and never fits right again. Does anybody have any recommendations that include a built in screen saver?
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that's the reason I'm not going for the defender, it seems like a known defect in this series!
same category cases are the case mate phantom & ballistic SG maxx.
also, the Trident Kraken, but i watched a drop test video of it in youtube, and although they say the case is suppose to come apart when falling, I'm not taking any chances!
UPDATE: changed my mind about the phantom case! according to many reviews, there is an issue with the proximity sensor & some are having an issue with sound quality during phone calls.
DEFENDER is out as well, since most of buyers report the silicon to get loose after a month or two!
BALLISTIC SG MAXX seems ok, but eventually it's to bulky like the above.
i thought about it, and while the phone is expensive, it's just a damn phone! I'm not gonna use a pricey smartphone for the next 3 years, but with great discomfort of a bulky case that can't even fit my jeans pockets right!
currently thinking about the UAG Urban Armor Gear, just need to find the huge 74 pages post about it here on the forum, to read the users reviews. should protect the phone nicely, not like the above but i will have to watch out for it and be careful, & it looks pretty good as well.
Stop! U can mod easily trident kraken and fit a 4400 Anker in it. I did this and I have everything in one shot!
About drop test the hard layer is taking apart but I've dropped mine on concrete from 1.5 mt and I'm impressed with results
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Stop! U can mod easily trident kraken and fit a 4400 Anker in it. I did this and I have everything in one shot!
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watching the trident kraken's youtube drop test, its a bit scary! the case just fall apart, leaving the phone with extra 1-2 bounces all alone with the silicon! so I'm not sure about it much.
but out of curiosity, what is this mod? you have an instruction video or something?