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Galaxy nexus extended battery!

The galaxy nexus extended 2100mah battery fits the battery cover just doesnt seal all the way. Oh and its nfc also!
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I suppose if you have a case, you can leave the back cover off. I did that for a few older phones.
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hazard99 said:
The galaxy nexus extended 2100mah battery fits the battery cover just doesnt seal all the way. Oh and its nfc also!
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Have you tried using NFC after putting in the Galaxy Nexus battery? Confirmed it's still working?
Just want to rule out that it has NFC but is somehow incompatible with the T989 NFC.

Maybe I can try to get the gn and my sgs2 to talk
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picture or link pleasE?
i'll probably order one to try it out , if it's compatible with our phone

why not just use the Mugen 2000 mAh battery?

i only trust OEM batteries when it comes to Extended
besides 2000 - 1850 = 150 mAh gain, not really worth the upgrade
however 2100 - 1850 = 250 mAh gain, that is at least a decent quater pound over the original
it should at least give you another hour with 250 mAh
but 150 wont even last you 30min
according to the mAh consumption history of my phone, it averages around 213 to 555 mAh when in use, game or web surfing
iddle is 2 mAh

madman604 said:
why not just use the Mugen 2000 mAh battery?
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Here's why...
About the same price, OEM it is.
OEM Sammy has higher capacity, which is usually what they state. 3rd party batteries are generous with their numbers and tend to lie.
NFC

BWAHAHAHHA THIS THREAD MAKE ME LOL COMPARING OVER 100mAH LOL!!!

Is it worth having no rear cover? Imo, just carry a spare.
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madman604 said:
Is it worth having no rear cover? Imo, just carry a spare.
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Agreed. OEM or not, it doesn't fit. I could rig a laptop battery up to my phone, that doesn't mean it's better. "but all you have to do is leave the battery door off and duct tape it to the back..." Um....no thanks. I don't care what kind of battery it is, if it doesn't fit, it's a waste of time.

Here's the extended Galaxy Nexus battery in my SGS2.
Can't tell you the battery life yet, gimme a day or two.
I'm not using the back cover, the Seidio Active takes care of it. Not a big deal since the case never comes off anyway.

peel off the label on the battery and take a Dremel to the back cover to make space. The case is thin, but a few thousands of an inch shouldnt hurt. you could possibly have the battery case down too if you're brave.
that case looks a touch heavy, how does it feel? whats the front look like?
thanks for posting the pics

GideonX said:
Here's the extended Galaxy Nexus battery in my SGS2.
Can't tell you the battery life yet, gimme a day or two.
I'm not using the back cover, the Seidio Active takes care of it. Not a big deal since the case never comes off anyway.
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i know our battery door is extremely flexible
i'm sure you can at least keep the better half of the batter door clicked in
while leaving only the bottom part un-hooked
and let the phone case do the rest of the job at keeping the batter in place

AllGamer said:
i know our battery door is extremely flexible
i'm sure you can at least keep the better half of the batter door clicked in
while leaving only the bottom part un-hooked
and let the phone case do the rest of the job at keeping the batter in place
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I may try the outer battery shell removal, it may give me just a little more space. I'll try later tonight.
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madman604 said:
peel off the label on the battery and take a Dremel to the back cover to make space. The case is thin, but a few thousands of an inch shouldnt hurt. you could possibly have the battery case down too if you're brave.
that case looks a touch heavy, how does it feel? whats the front look like?
thanks for posting the pics
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Not heavy at all, but then again I have big sexy man hands.
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Interested in your results. This is for nexus prime? Can't find accessories on samsung. Where did you purchase yours?
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atulb said:
Interested in your results. This is for nexus prime? Can't find accessories on samsung. Where did you purchase yours?
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It's from the Verizon Galaxy Nexus.
Purchased thru VZW.

GideonX said:
Here's the extended Galaxy Nexus battery in my SGS2.
Can't tell you the battery life yet, gimme a day or two.
I'm not using the back cover, the Seidio Active takes care of it. Not a big deal since the case never comes off anyway.
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Hows has it been working for you? Does it work? I would definitely go buy me one of these.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?

unlvmike said:
Hows has it been working for you? Does it work? I would definitely go buy me one of these.
There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
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It seems to give about an hour more roughly. I did a little over 15hrs the other day (auto sync, BT, 4G, yadayada). I usually finish with about 14 normally.
YMMV, you may or may not see any difference.
If money is tight, don't buy it. I'm sure most people aren't going to go bonkers over that one hour.

Mugen Extended Battery (Lots of Pics)

Hey guys,
Just got the mugen extended battery in the mail. Their regular shipping somehow took longer than 3 weeks and I still have not received the item, so I asked them to reship using FedEx. Guess what, it took 2 days to get to Richmond Hill, Canada, which is just north of Toronto.
Anyways, just though I'd upload some high quality pics with measurements so if any of you guys are planning on buying it, you guys have a sense of how things ll look when you get it.
Feel free to update this with your own pictures.
Update 1: More pictures of battery on phone. Post #10
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After using this for some times, I believe I can give a rather full rounded review of this case
Make and Looks:
After looking at the pics below, it is definitely safe to conclude that if you cannot stand additional bulk to the galaxy nexus, this extended is definitely not a recommended, as it does double the thickness of the phone. Also, this battery is not for those who are seriously concious of the way their phones look, as this is, to be honest, not the best looking extended battery pack out there.
HOWEVER, if you are like me, and enjoy funtion over form, it would be my pleasure to say that this battery is definitely recommended. The back casing of the Mugen Power battery mimicks the back of the galaxy nexus to provide users with enough grip so as to reduce the slipperiness and possibilities of drops. Also, the battery which is rated at 4000mah does add some weight to the phone, which to me is a great addition as it just feels that the phone is more secure in my hands with the added weight. The battery, when installed on the phone, depicts the resemblence of a humpback whale, which not to say is ugly in anyway, it is simply Unique. The kickstand is a bit flimsy, but that is just an additional use of the new backing to watching movies and videos, so can't complain there.Lastly, the camera holes are perfectly cut out for the 5MP camera, it does not affect picture quality in anyway, but does take away from the original good looks of the phone.
Usage
To be honest, the GNEX isn't among the top performing android handsets in the battery department. Getting through a full day with my full usage has always been a problem, no matter what brightness setting I set. Battery times for me has always been 13-16 hours with 3-4 hours standby, and that is already after using franco kernel and aokp.
Now, with the Mugen Power battery, I can say this: I have a GMAXXXXXXXXXX. The battery after 3 - 5 charge cycles is AMAZING! Unlike other cheap extended batteries, I would say that mugen lived up to their name, as this battery is more than what they described as double my battery life. With it, I get by two days with super super super heavy usage including a ton a gaming, videos, and auto-sync and wifi on 24/7. That is around 2 days 3 hours with 7-9 hours screen on with the screen at around 50% brightness!!
Would I recommend?
Yes, I would definitely recommend this extended battery to anyone out there. If the price of said Mugen Battery is within your acceptable budget limit, there is no other battery that compares to what Mugen is delivering. And as the old saying goes, "You get what you payed for".

Thanks for this, please post back your results

fortesquieu said:
Thanks for this, please post back your results
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Will do, gonna need at least 5 charge and discharges to get the data up

Could you also post some pics of the battery in the phone? I want to see how it fits the back of the phone. (like how much it takes away from the aesthetics, namely.)

FredFS456 said:
Could you also post some pics of the battery in the phone? I want to see how it fits the back of the phone. (like how much it takes away from the aesthetics, namely.)
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tmr...its 2 in the morning..gotta sleep

FredFS456 said:
Could you also post some pics of the battery in the phone? I want to see how it fits the back of the phone. (like how much it takes away from the aesthetics, namely.)
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Here's my review if you wanna see how it fits on video:

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Here's my review if you wanna see how it fits on video:
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That was that awesome video man.
Will get more pics up this afternoon with fit on phone from all directions and measurements. screenshots will come up probs sometime Monday or Tuesday

How is your kick stand?
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NCRoadster said:
How is your kick stand?
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Perfect, not wobbly at all.

More pics guys. The bubbles on my xo are still drying out LOL

more info plz
Where did you order your battery from an what was the price for it thanks

NeoTraser said:
Where did you order your battery from an what was the price for it thanks
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http://www.mugenpowerpdabattery.com...rtby=sortid&orderby=desc&keyword=galaxy nexus
here is where i got it. for 99 usd

Have you found a case that works with it yet other than a seidio?

laptopbrent said:
Have you found a case that works with it yet other than a seidio?
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The seido doesnt even look good on it. try the SGP Neo Hybrid, cut the back flap off, so the battery sticks through , and that way, it looks sexy and it provides the functionality you need
Also, a fellow xda member has posted a picture about how it would look
the original post is here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1572775&page=4
and the picture is this
http://img.tapatalk.com/633bef94-8f15-36fb.jpg

The Rearth case looks pretty good as well.
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NCRoadster said:
The Rearth case looks pretty good as well.
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What's with the lip around the back? is it because of your cut? BTW, whats the material on the back of the seido? it doesnt look plastic..is it matte or something?

Yes it's because of the cut. I could probably cut a little more to make it more streamlined.
The seidio with NFC has a soft touch battery cover. It matches the case and feels great in the hand.
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NCRoadster said:
Yes it's because of the cut. I could probably cut a little more to make it more streamlined.
The seidio with NFC has a soft touch battery cover. It matches the case and feels great in the hand.
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thats nice...

This is the first run down after full charge. still have around 30 percent after two days
BTW, FULL BRIGHTNESS FOR THE SECOND PART OF THE BATTERY GRAPH
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Looking for extended battery case

Not sure there is even one out there. Also not sure what to search for either so if anyone has a search string idea, let me know.
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easyrider77 said:
Not sure there is even one out there. Also not sure what to search for either so if anyone has a search string idea, let me know.
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Just search "Epic 4g Touch extended battery"

graydiggy said:
Just search "Epic 4g Touch extended battery"
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This is the battery and back I have currently.
http://www.amazon.com/QCell-Samsung...TF8&qid=1355447989&sr=8-1&keywords=qcell+4100
I'm looking for a case that goes over the extended battery, not a battery for the phone IE: I have a back to the phone and an extended battery, so the normal phone cases wont fit. I need one that fits over the hump on the back.
I have dropped my phone already an have dings now, so I am wanting a case for protection, but I am doubtful they have such a thing sadly, so I decided to post here and see.

easyrider77 said:
Not sure there is even one out there. Also not sure what to search for either so if anyone has a search string idea, let me know.
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This is the one I used. Got it on ebay for $8,99. I have dropped my phone a few times- not one ding.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280806821171?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649

montecristo1 said:
This is the one I used. Got it on ebay for $8,99. I have dropped my phone a few times- not one ding.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280806821171?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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Your phone look's like it's in her 3rd trimester ;p

montecristo1 said:
This is the one I used. Got it on ebay for $8,99. I have dropped my phone a few times- not one ding.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/280806821171?ssPageName=STRK:MESINDXX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1436.l2649
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That's what I'm looking for, thing is I don't have a trexell battery, mines a Qcell battery, so you think it would still work? I can't see as that would be trexcell battery ONLY, but I have ta ask.
Pics look the same, so I went ahead and ordered one.
Thanks montecristo1 for the link, most appreciated.

Takenover83 said:
Your phone look's like it's in her 3rd trimester ;p
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Yeah, but when they sit and complain about their battery being low, or having to plug-in.....I just sit back and smile. I'll be glad to have that 3rd trimester look . It's not fat, it's fluffy!

easyrider77 said:
That's what I'm looking for, thing is I don't have a trexell battery, mines a Qcell battery, so you think it would still work? I can't see as that would be trexcell battery ONLY, but I have ta ask.
Pics look the same, so I went ahead and ordered one.
Thanks montecristo1 for the link, most appreciated.
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I have the QCell extended battery and I got that trexcell TPU case. It fits perfectly.
I did cut out the volume rocker, though, since it was way too sensitive. And I had to enlarge the microUSB cutout. But it fits around the extended battery door, anyway.

Im using the "Chinese" extended battery and not the Trexcell battery-fits good. Just remember that the extended battery backcover has the be the square type and not the arch type.
The picture makes it appear like it's huge, but with the S2 having a large screen, it's not. It's just right. With this case and cover, i have a better grip, feels very sturdy. I have received many compliments. Believe it or not, the Evo with the extended battery is actually fatter than this set up for the S2.
For me, the extended battery is worth it. I can actually go all day with one battery charged. I have three extended batteries, which i swap out every morning. I haven't charged my S2 from a usb charger in a long time, i use a wall charger for the battery instead.
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BTW, i didn't have to make no modifications on my TPU case. The micro usb plug fits in perfectly and the power and volume buttons are good. Not that hard to remove daily if you like to swap out batteries and the same time sturdy, won't come off if you drop your phone. Good investment.
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Too bad they don't come in white.
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recommend an extended battery for the s2

hey guys, i wanna to buy a new extended battery for the s2
there are many options, but i need a trusted one!!
and the most important thing that you have tried it and tell me how it lasts
also with no back cover, i dont want to make my mobile so thick
there is the original 2000mAh but still couldn't find it on ebay!!
thanks

eraser0 said:
hey guys, i wanna to buy a new extended battery for the s2
there are many options, but i need a trusted one!!
and the most important thing that you have tried it and tell me how it lasts
also with no back cover, i dont want to make my mobile so thick
there is the original 2000mAh but still couldn't find it on ebay!!
thanks
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Samsung's original 2000mah battery is the best. It will make the phone about 2mm Thicker. Battery thickness increases with the capacity. If you dont want your phone to be thicker then you cant have an extended battery. And the original battery is available on ebay

pasanjay said:
Samsung's original 2000mah battery is the best. It will make the phone about 2mm Thicker. Battery thickness increases with the capacity. If you dont want your phone to be thicker then you cant have an extended battery. And the original battery is available on ebay
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Hmmm 2mm thick is ok, but not a back cover!
Can u give me the link?
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eraser0 said:
Hmmm 2mm thick is ok, but not a back cover!
Can u give me the link?
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herehttp://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Samsung-i9100-Galaxy-S-II-2-S2-SII-EB-F1A2KBU-2000mAh-Battery-Back-Cover-/200874843520?pt=AU_MobilePhoneAccessories&hash=item2ec512dd80
If this is not the right one for you just search samsung galaxy s ii i9100 2000mah battery on ebay

Anybody ordering or selling this 2000mAh Extended Battery Kit (with BLACK back cover)? Or pointer to any source? (From Singapore Area).
I really n badly need one now. My orginal 1650mAh batt is pretty dead now. Need me to plug charger every 2-3hrs. I want to get Authentic and Good one! Please help! I feel like I were a handicap now with my S2 dying batt.
(P.S. I cant do oversea ordering)
Thx all in adbance and HNY,
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I'm using this one. OK... it doesn't look so perfectly slim, but it is perfect as replacement on a long flight, or if you don't care if your phone looks a bit heavier.
I can't post the URL here, but search for 320919843605 on ebay

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im also lookin for a good extended battery.. that will not heat up during charge etc. that lasts longer and preferably with no extra covrer

leondestiny said:
im also lookin for a good extended battery.. that will not heat up during charge etc. that lasts longer and preferably with no extra covrer
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I have the genuine Samsung 2000 and find it very very good after a couple of cycles my battery life has easily doubled and I'm a heavy user. 12 hour working day Wifi/ data on all day bluetooth connection to car 2 hours a day many many calls, sms and emails every day. At the end of 'this' 12 hour shift my battery at around 50%.
I used my 'standard' case with the original back cover cut down to just below the camera to accommodate the extra thickness of the battery, so in my normal case the overall thickness is the same as if using standard battery.

Yes Samsungs 2000 battery is the best for me. Only 2mm more and a huge jump on batteryielife.

chazey2 said:
I have the genuine Samsung 2000 and find it very very good after a couple of cycles my battery life has easily doubled and I'm a heavy user. 12 hour working day Wifi/ data on all day bluetooth connection to car 2 hours a day many many calls, sms and emails every day. At the end of 'this' 12 hour shift my battery at around 50%.
I used my 'standard' case with the original back cover cut down to just below the camera to accommodate the extra thickness of the battery, so in my normal case the overall thickness is the same as if using standard battery.
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Could u please send me the link to the product that you have bought... ? i want to buy the same i dun mind covers it should jus give me more battery life c: aaannnd tell me does it wear out overtime..? thanks

Genuine 2000mah is the best way to go, got mine for 21€ shiping included on amazon.

Anker brand quite good
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Original 2000mah is the best choice. It will give you about 25% plus of what you are getting. The added thickness makes the phone nicer to hold and protects the camera lens.
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is it still possible to squeeze a gel case protector over the top, or does that extra 1mm or so prevent it?

The official Samsung 2000mah battery seems a bit pricey where I am. Is the any alternatives that you guys can recommend?

Will The Door Fit?

Thursday i bought a 3800mAh extended battery from ebay with sprint in the title and also on the battery itself from the pictures i saw. I looked in the description and it also said verizon in it and was a tad confused as to will it fit. For $15 i figured i might as well try it out and see but it gets here monday. I just wanted to know if anyone knows if it will fit on my sprint galaxy nexus properly? or maybe i will have to make some alterations as long as it works? link for it is: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370639867086
Note: Battery also says i515(Verizon)/L700(Sprint)

Yea that should fit the phone fine. I have the seido 3800 battery and it Has a similar back as described in the pic.
The bad news for this battery is its a cheap Chinese made one and typically they are made of cheap components and won't give u what Ur expecting in battery life....maybe I'm wrong..let Me know the life of it.
The back of the case is slick and I found I needed the 3800 hardshell case to avoid it from falling out of my hand. You may need it as well.
The NFC function may not work with that battery...but Google wallet isn't something I find myself using much anyhow so no big deal.
If the battery sucks...I recommend the seido 3800 as ive been using it for a year and get a full days use fairly easy.
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Lunarskye23 said:
Yea that should fit the phone fine. I have the seido 3800 battery and it Has a similar back as described in the pic.
The bad news for this battery is its a cheap Chinese made one and typically they are made of cheap components and won't give u what Ur expecting in battery life....maybe I'm wrong..let Me know the life of it.
The back of the case is slick and I found I needed the 3800 hardshell case to avoid it from falling out of my hand. You may need it as well.
The NFC function may not work with that battery...but Google wallet isn't something I find myself using much anyhow so no big deal.
If the battery sucks...I recommend the seido 3800 as ive been using it for a year and get a full days use fairly easy.
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Ahh okayy thank you for the response. NFC wont work but i dont really use it anyway. I will report back how battery life on it is. And may u point me a link to where i can find the hardshell case?

http://store.androidcommunity.com/s...-3800mah-extended-life-battery/4A145A9737.htm
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Not sure if this is where I bought it but its what I have. Double the price of Ur battery. Lol. Go figure. Anyhow....like I said the back of the 3800 battery case would slip out my hand...so I had to get this.

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Not sure if this is where I bought it but its what I have. Double the price of Ur battery. Lol. Go figure. Anyhow....like I said the back of the 3800 battery case would slip out my hand...so I had to get this.
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Lol, But Thank You Ill See How It Feels In My Hand When it Gets Here And Order The Case If Needed.

NexusS4gFreak said:
Lol, But Thank You Ill See How It Feels In My Hand When it Gets Here And Order The Case If Needed.
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Well the battery came today and had 53 percent left on it. Currently im doing the initial first full drain and so far im already very very impressed! I can already see an increase in battery life. The door fits perfectly on both of the batteries(I ordered two of em) with no problems what so ever. Great so far

Okay im slightly confused, should i drain the battery first or charge it fully overnight?