First, some pictures:
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Phone with extended back cover, compared with TPU case:
Front and back of phone, with extended battery cover on. The cover is quite solid and fits flush with the phone. The build quality is very good, quite similar to the stock back cover IMO.
As far as the performance goes, I'm pretty happy so far. After I got it, I charged it completely, and then started using it. Here is my usage graph so far. I accidentally left TuneIn Radio running in the background overnight, hence the big "awake" section. Even after 16 hours of some decently heavy use, I've still got 34% left. And this is on the very first charge, before any calibration has been done. The stock battery definitely could not last through this much use on one charge.
I Justin ordered mine
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Update:
Here's the battery life on the second charge.
The vertical line in the middle is from when I shut off the phone to flash a new nightly.
but does the phone feel so clunky now does it bother you
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but does the phone feel so clunky now does it bother you
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The phone is a few mm thicker now, but it is still comfortable to hold and does not bother me at all. The increase in battery life is very significant.
Ordered mine from Amazon yesterday. Looking forward to seeing how it turns out.
Thank you for the review and pics, very helpful!
I am debating to order one for myself or not. I am wondering if anyone knows about these batteries if they have all the stuff built-in to stop charging once the battery is full and something to turn them off if they overheat. I know all OEM/expensive batteries come with all those things included in the battery. I know on Atrix forums on xda or some other forum I was reading on, someone opened them up and tested and a lot of cheap China batteries were missing the features of stopping when the charge is full and turn off when heated and all that.
Just wondering if this is a well known and recognized brand so it won't blow my phone or mess it up. Any info on that part? It seems like other people who bought this brand for their phones are quite happy. Now that you've had yours for almost 5 days, what do you think? Has the life of battery gotten better with more use?
Thank you once again.
I received mine yesterday, and that night put it on the initial 12 hour charge. Started at 40%, and after around eight hours, it said battery full, and gave me the popup notification. (I have a slow charger) Battery did not overheat, either.
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The build of the back cover is very good. OEM quality, IMO.
Just ordered it Can't wait!
Does this company have any plans for a case to accompany the bulky cover? I really like having a case on my phone, but if I go with this battery and cover then I wouldn't have that option.
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Does this company have any plans for a case to accompany the bulky cover? I really like having a case on my phone, but if I go with this battery and cover then I wouldn't have that option.
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Just buy a new cover if you scratch it. For $15 with an extended battery included, it's quite cheap.
I'm using an invisible shield on my screen to protect it, but leaving the back cover exposed since it's so cheap to replace.
I just got it in and it feels bulky but doesn't look bad. I was tired of my phone dying in 6 hrs so I hope this can last me all day I'll update as soon as I try it out.
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I just ordered a battery as well from amazon. Should be here next week or so. Will post more once I actually get it.
Thank you.
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Just buy a new cover if you scratch it. For $15 with an extended battery included, it's quite cheap.
I'm using an invisible shield on my screen to protect it, but leaving the back cover exposed since it's so cheap to replace.
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the deal with having a case even if its just a rubber one is that atleast if you drop the phone the case cusions the impact....
do you guys think this battery
http://www.amazon.com/QCell-Nitro-3..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1334009918&sr=1-2
is same thickness and performance just buy guessing i dont think anyone has bought this one
Well there was one review.. I'm assuming that out would be pretty much identical.
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I CANNOT for the life of me get the new back cover off. Other then that, its really good.
Also, anyone else know how to get it off? Lol
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ordered mine off ebay 17.99 free shipping
In order to get the back cover off, I have to start at the bottom, and run my (nearly non-existent) fingernail up the sides of the phone, alternating until it clips off.
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In order to get the back cover off, I have to start at the bottom, and run my (nearly non-existent) fingernail up the sides of the phone, alternating until it clips off.
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This is how I take the stock LG cover off. Seems like the only good way.
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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%.
Now, some blown out pics:
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
3000 mAh plus battery door for Samsung Vibrant - $26.99 with free shipping.
Ebay item number 370435612688
UPDATE: Photos of mine that just came on 9/27 posted here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8340070&postcount=11
Dude, u should post the link. I'd like to take a look
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Dude, u should post the link. I'd like to take a look
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Trying to get a working link for you.
try this:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&&item=370435612688
I hope these are decent kuz I just ordered one haha
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I hope these are decent kuz I just ordered one haha
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Let us know how it works out! I may be ordering one myself once the paycheck comes in!
I wish it thin enough to use regular cover, but it sounds great.
Eek...for $10 i'd rather have the two batteries + charger deal that is on eBay. Although not having to rip off a case and change a battery is nice, having a monster phone with no known applicable cases is the downside for me.
If it's anything like the Mugen extended battery, I won't be complaining. The Mugen increases the thickness of the phone from 9mm to 12mm. Not a big deal considering how thin the phone already is.
When I get mine I'll be spraying the battery cover with Plasti Dip, as someone in another thread did with their spare purple battery cover. Why? Because I HATE the glossy black - it's a fingerprint magnet! Plus, it's nice to have the rubberized finish - helps keep it from slipping out of your hand!
I have a belt pouch that I use that is just begging for a fatter phone - I figure I should be in good shape with it.
The sun has shined on this dog's a$$ - the battery just came! I ordered on Friday and it arrived today from California. I'm impressed!
It's not pretty - the door is fat and piano black - but I bought this for function, not fashion!
It was about 60% charged when I got it. I am going to drain fully then give it a full charge and start from there.
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The sun has shined on this dog's a$$ - the battery just came! I ordered on Friday and it arrived today from California. I'm impressed!
It's not pretty - the door is fat and piano black - but I bought this for function, not fashion!
It was about 60% charged when I got it. I am going to drain fully then give it a full charge and start from there.
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Can you post some pics of battery and cover on the phone? I had one of those on my g1 back in the day and it sure wasn't pretty, but it did the job.
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
Pardon the fingerprints !
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
Pardon the fingerprints !
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Is that thing even pocketable? Yikes.
Yep still pocketable.. It may look huge in the pics, but in reality it's probably no larger than a G1 with one of those snap-on covers.
I'm using a belt pouch that I had as well that is made for an iPhone 3gs w/ case , fits in there nicely.
Just obtained mine as well today. Gave it a full charge and battery life has doubled for me. I can finally make it through a day of heavy multimedia/browser use without having to stop to recharge. Back is constructed well, not as cheap as my old G1 Seidio extended battery back. As far as thickness goes, it's still thinner than my old Seidio.
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I'm sorry, but with that battery pack it looks like it should be a circus phone.. Doesnt look sexi at all.. I will keep the original
wow, thats looks like a g1 if I didn't know any better. I will pick one of these up just for times like this weekend when we went camping and had no where to charge up. Won't be using this for everyday use though, don't want to get laughed at by my employees who would have a field day with that.
Thanks OP for posting the pics.
Oh god, my eyes!
Seriously, that thing is HUGE. What kills me is that the battery is 2X the Samsung OEM, but it looks like it's more than twice as thick. I could deal with a bit of a bigger battery, say, expand the case to the point that the bottom hump is gone. I would think they could make at least a 2200mAh battery of that size.
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Oh god, my eyes!
Seriously, that thing is HUGE. What kills me is that the battery is 2X the Samsung OEM, but it looks like it's more than twice as thick. I could deal with a bit of a bigger battery, say, expand the case to the point that the bottom hump is gone. I would think they could make at least a 2200mAh battery of that size.
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The Fascinate's 2200mAh battery from the Samsung fits in the Vibrant. They just need to make a fitting back cover for the vibrant that will be compatible with it.
I just ordered the 3000 mAh battery from AccessoryGeeks. It looks like the same type as the one that you guys bought on Ebay. I hope to get it by the end of the week and I'll give you guys an update on how it works.
Edit: Still haven't received the battery...it shipped fast, even though it was back ordered a day or so. But ****in' USPS sucks gigantic donkey balls! Haven't seen any updates on the tracking since the 7th.
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I had more pics but the battery on my camera was dying and it corrupted the files on the SD card!
Pardon the fingerprints !
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That is huge now!!! Not worth it to me. Just get the small solar charger with a 1500ma battery in it
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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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So I've been using this case for about 3 days now...and its awesome
This is the case : http://www.tridentcase.com/shop-products/samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300/electra-case-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-i9300.aspx
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The case is pretty much a Kraken case with a battery built into the back. The battery is 2000mah.
With medium usage yesterday it stayed at 100% from 7am to about 1030pm (with using the trident battery along with the Samsung battery)
It is a bulky case..its alittle bigger than a Kraken case, but it feels stronger than a Kraken case. I dropped it afew times and it never split apart like the Kraken did..so they might of fixed this issue.
So ya..figured I'd put this on here since I didn't see anyone else talk about this yet. Atleast when I searched for it I didn't see anything about it.
By the way I got mine on Amazon for $45 with free shipping so you can find it cheaper than the $70 asking price. :good:
Case looks awesome. Looks better than the kraken. I love trident products. If it weren't for purchasing the Samsung 3000mah battery I would totally picked up this case.
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This fits all my wants for a case...
stock sprint gs3
I just ordered one, i'm pretty excited
Will the NFC still work with this case? Thanks in advance.
video review please?
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Will the NFC still work with this case? Thanks in advance.
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NFC works fine as far as I can tell
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video review please?
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When I get a chance I'll try and post one up
Sweet, I hope I get mine in the next day or two.
what sort of battery does the case use? Is it samsung ones? and it is replaceable??
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what sort of battery does the case use? Is it samsung ones? and it is replaceable??
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Its a 2000mah trident battery not a normal samsung one. Its replaceable if you pop the back cover off, the battery sits right there in the case.
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can you turn the extra battery on/off like the Mophie?
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can you turn the extra battery on/off like the Mophie?
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Yup it has a button in the back so you can turn it on whenever you want.
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Well, I finally got mine and in short I'd say this case is good but not great. I'll start with the Cons First
1. The Rubberized case that comes with it is quite loose fitting so it slips off pretty easy.
2. The case is large for only a 2000mah battery, I feel that they probably could of used a higher cap battery.
3. ***This may only be mine*** The bottom snaps dont stay together all the time which worries me because if they are not snapped properly then the stress of holding the bottom of the case together is on the usb port.
Pros
1, You can use the rubberized case as a stand alone case (although I wouldnt)
2. It comes with a belt clip (again I wont use it, but its nice to have)
3. Comes with screen protection
4. When its all together its fairly rugged
5. It has the ability to select what you charge first when its plugged in (the phone or the case) and when one is charged, it starts charging the other.
6. Price, I found mine for only $45 shipped. Retail is $70 though.
I'll try and post some pictures later.
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Well, I finally got mine and in short I'd say this case is good but not great. I'll start with the Cons First
3. ***This may only be mine*** The bottom snaps dont stay together all the time which worries me because if they are not snapped properly then the stress of holding the bottom of the case together is on the usb port.
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You're not the only one. My case does the same thing. It's almost as if the rubber inner case is too big for the design on the bottom side of the case. I just sent an e-mail to Trident's Customer Service explaining the issue...I'm hopeful for a reply.
I did the same, lol.
I got mine today after leading a Harlem Shake video at a sales training course. After misreading the instructions, I finally got it working.
It's taking some time to get used to the size, but it's an awesome case. Looking forward to putting it through its paces.
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I'll be receiving mine tomorrow but I'm a bit unsure on how it works. If I turn the spare on will the phone recognize it and battery stats adjust accordingly?
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I'll be receiving mine tomorrow but I'm a bit unsure on how it works. If I turn the spare on will the phone recognize it and battery stats adjust accordingly?
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The battery thats with the case is used to charge the battery in the phone itself. So me personally i run it normal then when my battery gets to about 50% i turn on the cases battery to charge the samsung battery.
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I did the same, lol.
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FYI...got an e-mail from Trident Customer Service. They're exchanging my case for a new one...it's being shipped and I have an RMA.
If this second one still has the same issue, I'm going to ask for an exchange to a standard Kraken and refund for the difference.
Just to let you know, 9300 mah battery is available now in amazon guys
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Sweet! So tempting for the weekend 1 charge warrior in me. I want someone else to take the plunge before me though haha
Well, if i had Lg pro i would buy one or two right away, coz I have 2 for my s3 already and they are really worth it!
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limitbreak09 said:
Well, if i had Lg pro i would buy one or two right away, coz I have 2 for my s3 already and they are really worth it!
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I'm just worried about the fitment and how the white case will age.
Just ordered it in white. I'll take some pics and do a short review when it arrives. Estimated delivery is this Thursday.
It would be amazing to have that much battery, but I don't want to lose the Qi charging. I use Qi at home each night or at work if I skip the night charge.
If there was an extended battery that came with a replacement door with Qi built in, I would likely jump all over it.
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It would be amazing to have that much battery, but I don't want to lose the Qi charging. I use Qi at home each night or at work if I skip the night charge.
If there was an extended battery that came with a replacement door with Qi built in, I would likely jump all over it.
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I could probably retrofit the charging coils from the folio cover to the back of the Zero Lemon case but that would take forever to charge. Does anyone know how long it takes to charge the stock 3140mah battery from dead to 100% using Qi?
Mine finally came in the mail after 4 business days. My initial impressions are that the phone is pretty big now and the extra heft makes it even harder to wrap your hand around the device for one handed use but it's doable. The buttons are very easy to press with the included case wrapping the phone which is a relief, however the case itself seems to have a slightly too loose fit for my taste. I just got done charging the phone up from about 65% to 100% (which took around 1:45). I know the manual, back of the battery and the included business / please rate us 5 stars on Amazon card (which all came in a nice zip-lock type bag inside a bubble padded envelope) say to charge the device for 5+ hours but It's been at 100% for 45 minutes now and the voltage has steadied around 4.3V. I'll be sure to update this post after I get some test data.
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For anyone following this I posted updates on the thread over on android central. Got about 9 hours of screen time and just under 2 days off the first charge.
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answered my own question...nevermind.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/showthread.php?t=289829
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I'm surprised no one talks about the weight of the battery because the without it is so light
I wonder we can gain lightness by changing the battery
I also would have bought the battery if it could charge wirelessly. I love being able to just drop it on my nightstand at night and when I am in my office just set it down to charge.
Mines should arrive tomorrow. Anxious to get these charge cycles going. Also ordered a leather holster case that's super sized and should fit this phone with its extended battery.
Can someone post a comparison pix of stock thickness vs. One with extended zero lemon battery?
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Mines should arrive tomorrow. Anxious to get these charge cycles going. Also ordered a leather holster case that's super sized and should fit this phone with its extended battery.
Can someone post a comparison pix of stock thickness vs. One with extended zero lemon battery?
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Well this a video review of zl battery and not a comparison , but youll have an idea how thick it will be when you use zl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd930dM5M3k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Well this a video review of zl battery and not a comparison , but youll have an idea how thick it will be when you use zl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fd930dM5M3k&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Its huge..lol but I expected that. I had the 7200mAh one for Galaxy S3. So I'm use to the extra weight & thickness.
The tradeoff will be worth it. Ive barely used my galaxy note 10.1 since I got this phone. Or my Nexus7. Its really like a mini tablet. Last night I ordered me some HD screen protectors & a universal camera lens kit(fish eye, macro, wide angle).
It arrived today! I like the black tpu case it came with. Plus I like the extra weight. It feels more secure now and not slippery. For my type of heavy usage, this battery is exactly what I needed. Time to charge this up.
demandarin said:
It arrived today! I like the black tpu case it came with. Plus I like the extra weight. It feels more secure now and not slippery. For my type of heavy usage, this battery is exactly what I needed. Time to charge this up.
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iF you can buy another one, much better! So you can cycle both battery, charge it and swap it.
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Thanks for the "heads up"