Hey all. Need some input on the issue I'm having with these batteries. Here's the deal. I still have my original battery that came with the phone. Never had a bit of trouble with it. The extended ones, however, never seem to last more than a few weeks. I've already gone through 7-8 of them. All of a sudden they just quit charging. I'll change out with my original and it will still charge. Just the extended ones. Could someone please give me some ideas on how I can troubleshoot or remedy this please!? It is really getting to be annoying and frustrating.
Sorry, forgot the basics. I'm unlocked, rooted, running Sourcery 3.4.2. I've never had the need to overclock/undervolt yet.
Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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That's really strange. Have you really gone through 7-8? Like through returning them or buying them?
On a more relevant note: I think you should do what we all do when we can't find a solution. Start from square one. Go literally back to stock, and redo the process.
Where did you get the batteries from?
I got the first one when I got the phone. Since then I've been going back to the Verizon stores and they've been exchanging them for me. So they've been legit batteries, not anything aftermarket or off brand.
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Sorry, not following about going back and starting over. How will that help? What do I need to do and look for? Thanks.
It's just confusing that it's only on the extended and not the original.
antonyhan04 said:
That's really strange. Have you really gone through 7-8? Like through returning them or buying them?
On a more relevant note: I think you should do what we all do when we can't find a solution. Start from square one. Go literally back to stock, and redo the process.
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talon66721 said:
I got the first one when I got the phone. Since then I've been going back to the Verizon stores and they've been exchanging them for me. So they've been legit batteries, not anything aftermarket or off brand.
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Crap dude, that's crazy. Maybe a bad charger?
Tell me about it. And no not the charger. Wish it was that simple. I have four different chargers and when they quit, nothing charges them. So I switch to the original until I can go exchange them. Mostly an irritation, but I'd really like to just solve the issue and be done with it. That and I won't feel right exchanging batteries every few weeks for a couple of years either, you know?
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Wow that sucks. Fortunately I have had no problems with my extended battery.
Definitely sounds like a phone issue. Did you try a new phone?
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No, I'm really trying to avoid trading out the phone. I've read about too many issues that people have had that I don't with mine. That and I don't understand how it could be the phone anyway? Why does the original battery always charge fine and I only have this problem with the extended?
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Its obviously a phone issue or this would be widespread...maybe try an after market battery to see if it persists? Your phone is doing something it shouldn't when the extended battery is in there...most likely, it keeps charging it after its already charged up...that will kill a battery quickly from what I've read and understand...definitely a strange issue though because you say the stock battery is fine...
I would get the phone replaced though...this isn't something software will fix...at least I don't think it can....Samsung replaced my Galaxy Nexus due to burn in on the screen...I'm sure they will for this too.
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Thanks, yeah, the reps at my store already offered to replace it. Just bothers me to get a refurb one so soon. Especially when this is really the only issue with this one.
However, that does give me a great idea! When this one shoots craps on me, you think they could put it in another Gnex at the store to see if it will charge it? That way I could know if it's the phone or the battery! You're a genius! Thank you!
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So Verizon discontinued the Nexus today, and I was wondering what I would get if my phone was replaced by insurance through Verizon?
They might still have refurbished ones but ones those are dome they will offer u a different phone. No idea what.
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Well, I need $60 till I can buy a Nexus 4. Should have one in a couple weeks.
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Well, I need $60 till I can buy a Nexus 4. Should have one in a couple weeks.
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If they ever come back in stock for longer than an hour.
Since Verizon kick the gnex out, I wonder if Verizon is going to sweep your 4.2.1 update under the rug and act like they forgot about it.
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Esteway.619 said:
They might still have refurbished ones but ones those are dome they will offer u a different phone. No idea what.
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Heh, NOW you can REALLY forget about that android 4.2.x update for your GNEX....
That's what I was thinking too. Or we may not see for ungodly amount of time.
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Heh, NOW you can REALLY forget about that android 4.2.x update for your GNEX....
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I really don't care if Verizon release it or not. Ive had 4.2.1 since it came out. I don't care if its not official or not. Lol.
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I really don't care if Verizon release it or not. Ive had 4.2.1 since it came out. I don't care if its not official or not. Lol.
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exactly, it's not like verizons going to bring anything groundbreaking out with the official 4.2.1 release, so really, who cares? i feel bad for the people who aren't into messing with their gnexs being stuck on 4.1.1 because verizons being a bunch of douches. as far as i'm concerned, i'm keeping this phone till it dies, and i might even buy another gnex after this one, as long as development is still rolling with it.
About two weeks ago I got mine replaced by verizon due to my phone having charging issues. I went into the store, didn't call before hand.
I had flashed back to stock before i went in. Told the girl there that it wasnt charging right and i have multiple batteries and they all do the same. she went to look up on some database if others were reporting similar issues (there were none). after giving her my phone number and 5 minutes later she said a replacement is on the way and to mail my old one back in the same box (shipping was paid for)
I was very pleased by how quick and painless it all was. She never touched or looked at my phone at all and asked hardly any questions. my phone also had a chip in the screen (about 2 cm at the bottom right, no cracks though)
the replacement phone had a sticker saying "like new" replacement but it was absolutely pristine. absolutely 100% perfect cosmetically and works great as ever (screen colors seemed better than my original one imo).
As with my luck with CNL devices, I've had nothing but problems with them from Verizon,GNex included. Hope you got a good one.
Hey guys...my phone broke and somehow Verizon sent me a PB Galaxy S3 somehow for my replacement device....they didn't tell me they were sending it and my phone still shows on my account as the Galaxy Nexus. Does anyone know if I can keep this phone or will I get some kind of call from VZ about this? If I can keep it, what's the best and cheapest way to get a battery and back cover for it? Thanks!
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Hey guys...my phone broke and somehow Verizon sent me a PB Galaxy S3 somehow for my replacement device....they didn't tell me they were sending it and my phone still shows on my account as the Galaxy Nexus. Does anyone know if I can keep this phone or will I get some kind of call from VZ about this? If I can keep it, what's the best and cheapest way to get a battery and back cover for it? Thanks!
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I believe since the Galaxy Nexus has reached its end of life, Verizon is now replacing the Nexus with GS3's. It's odd they didnt include the back and battery, however. I would call them and they should provide this for free.
Call them. They have mistakenly sent me replacement phones twice without the covers and batteries. They are free.
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Gave VZ a call and got it taken care of. Thanks guys! That also means my new home is the GS3 forum. Farewall !
What did you do to get the replacement. My phone is on its last limbs. I have a third party warranty..
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Gave VZ a call and got it taken care of. Thanks guys! That also means my new home is the GS3 forum. Farewall !
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Nice!!! That's a great device. Enjoy it. What a great way to get a gs3 with out paying full price or a new contract. Congrats.
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What did you do to get the replacement. My phone is on its last limbs. I have a third party warranty..
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I didn't do anything. My phone died somehow after being on the charger. I didn't ask for an alternate (which I have done in the past but not in this case) and boom 2 days later...GS3 shows up much to my surprise.
By the way. Does anyone know what I can do with the spare batteries? I got like a whole stack of unused ones that somehow were sent to me....like 2 normal ones...2 extended one..and 2 back covers....
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By the way. Does anyone know what I can do with the spare batteries? I got like a whole stack of unused ones that somehow were sent to me....like 2 normal ones...2 extended one..and 2 back covers....
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Craiglist or eBay.
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Hi,
I recently rooted my phone (SGH-I747) this was two weeks ago. Everything was good no problem nothing at all. This morning I restart my phone and it will not start again. The battery was full charge and I tried other battery and does not work. There is no light when I try to charge it and there is no sign of life nothing at all. I tried to get into download mode but I could not. My question is there any hope that I can get my phone back I am really frustrating. :crying:
Try pulling the battery for 30 seconds. Reinsert the battery and see if your phone can boot.
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root2006 said:
Hi,
I recently rooted my phone (SGH-I747) this was two weeks ago. Everything was good no problem nothing at all. This morning I restart my phone and it will not start again. The battery was full charge and I tried other battery and does not work. There is no light when I try to charge it and there is no sign of life nothing at all. I tried to get into download mode but I could not. My question is there any hope that I can get my phone back I am really frustrating. :crying:
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My condolences. Same thing happened to my phone today. I called up AT&T, and they referred me to a local AT&T Repair Facility. They tried what they could, but in the end, they swapped my phone out. I ended up losing all my stuff that wasn't backed up in the cloud. Not a lot, and mostly all replaceable... but annoying just the same.
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My condolences. Same thing happened to my phone today. I called up AT&T, and they referred me to a local AT&T Repair Facility. They tried what they could, but in the end, they swapped my phone out. I ended up losing all my stuff that wasn't backed up in the cloud. Not a lot, and mostly all replaceable... but annoying just the same.
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Its unfortunate, but the galaxy s3 is known for "sudden death".
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Try pulling the battery for 30 seconds. Reinsert the battery and see if your phone can boot.
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I almost tried every possible solution on the internet and non of them works. I did try this but does not help. it is not booting at all.
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Its unfortunate, but the galaxy s3 is known for "sudden death".
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i thought the whole sudden death thing was more related to the i9300's with the exynos chip. guess not
xBeerdroiDx said:
i thought the whole sudden death thing was more related to the i9300's with the exynos chip. guess not
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so did I but here's 2 in 24 hours =/
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RPelham said:
Its unfortunate, but the galaxy s3 is known for "sudden death".
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I had iPhone for more than three years and I never had a problem. I just got this phone last month I think I will go back to iPhone.
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I had iPhone for more than three years and I never had a problem. I just got this phone last month I think I will go back to iPhone.
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lol. I had an iPhone since the first gen came out. switched to this device and will never look back.
FYI: I've had defective iphones too. There will always be a defective device from someone. no mfg is perfect. Hardware fails, it isn't anyone's fault. Its why there are return policies and warranties. I've taken my iphones for replacements and I've taken my android phones in for replacements.
P.S. If you had more than one bad experience with the same product I would understand your frustration. However, switching to a less powerful phone because of one bad experience is absurd.
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lol. I had an iPhone since the first gen came out. switched to this device and will never look back.
FYI: I've had defective iphones too. There will always be a defective device from someone. no mfg is perfect. Hardware fails, it isn't anyone's fault. Its why there are return policies and warranties. I've taken my iphones for replacements and I've taken my android phones in for replacements.
P.S. If you had more than one bad experience with the same product I would understand your frustration. However, switching to a less powerful phone because of one bad experience is absurd.
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My problems started from the day one. First time it did not accept my micro sim card and they replaced my phone and after one week the charger did not work and after one month they sent me a new one. now my phone is dead. Samsung customer service is the worse in this country I really had to fight with them just to send me a new charger. I will see what will happen tomorrow when I tell them that my phone is completely dead.
Okay, I have been getting the sod on my gnex for a long time. Anytime I would launch an app after about 15 seconds into it my phone would freeze and go into sod. I flashed back to stock and sprint replaced my gnex so when I got it I kept it unrooted for a while to see if it was because I was rooted. Same thing happened while I was unrooted. I thought to myself let me use the stock battery to see if the problem might be the extended battery. Sure enough while on the stock battery the sod's stopped. Its been a day now. Has anyone else experienced this, heard of it or can it be possible? Thank you.
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Okay, I have been getting the sod on my gnex for a long time. Anytime I would launch an app after about 15 seconds into it my phone would freeze and go into sod. I flashed back to stock and sprint replaced my gnex so when I got it I kept it unrooted for a while to see if it was because I was rooted. Same thing happened while I was unrooted. I thought to myself let me use the stock battery to see if the problem might be the extended battery. Sure enough while on the stock battery the sod's stopped. Its been a day now. Has anyone else experienced this, heard of it or can it be possible? Thank you.
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Original Samsung battery / high quality replacement or a cheap imitation like the ones on eBay?
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Original Samsung battery / high quality replacement or a cheap imitation like the ones on eBay?
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The one from sprint that they were giving away. That's the second one they sent me. The first one my phone wouldn't boot and as soon as I put the old one in it booted. Now the second one seems to causing sod's. Possible?
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The one from sprint that they were giving away. That's the second one they sent me. The first one my phone wouldn't boot and as soon as I put the old one in it booted. Now the second one seems to causing sod's. Possible?
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Sure. If the battery is unstable and cannot properly sustain its voltage. You say it's reproducible when opening apps. Generally this action will cause the kernel to temporarily increase the CPU frequency and voltage, if the battery cannot deliver, I imagine this can affect Android in multiple undesirable ways
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Sure. If the battery is unstable and cannot properly sustain its voltage. You say it's reproducible when opening apps. Generally this action will cause the kernel to temporarily increase the CPU frequency and voltage, if the battery cannot deliver, I imagine this can affect Android in multiple undesirable ways
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Man that sounds logical. Kuz that's the way it happens. It seems like when CPU is increased, bam, sod. Wonder if adjusting voltage will help? Or have them send me another one ?
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Man that sounds logical. Kuz that's the way it happens. It seems like when CPU is increased, bam, sod. Wonder if adjusting voltage will help? Or have them send me another one ?
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Personally I'd want a good battery for my phone instead of having to tweak around a bad one.
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Personally I'd want a good battery for my phone instead of having to tweak around a bad one.
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Ya your rite about that. I gonna have them replace that one and see if the new one is stable and if not just going to stick with the stock one.
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Personally I'd want a good battery for my phone instead of having to tweak around a bad one.
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Good advice. Thanks. For the longest time it was driving me nuts. I thought it was kuz I was rooted and running beta Roms but my gut was pointing to the battery. Just didn't want to believe and think that it would caused the issue. As soon as I use the extended it happens every time.
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They replaced my extended battery and does not do it any more. Thanks for that info. Good call
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Glad you got it sorted. :thumbup:
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I will try to make this as short as possible. I got my vzw galaxy nexus used on eBay 3 months ago. I loved it like it was my second child. A week ago I noticed the radio was not showing a signal or a very weak one, sometimes but it always worked. Until last night, It wouldn't register a signal so I rebooted it. It started to boot loop, never getting past the nexus logo. It was unlocked, rooted, but running stock jdq39. I left the battery out for an hour and it did boot to the lock screen. I would unlock then it would reboot again by itself. I then went down the road of trying to flash stock images, radios, and even cm10. All the stock images failed on flashing CDMA-radio. Cm10 came up but it started boot looping again, baseband was unknown as well as other info under status. As a last resort I tried to Odin 4.0.2 it failed at the very end trying to write (wait for it) CDMA-radio. Now it only boots to a yellow triangle with a phone and computer image on either side. I an not missing anything stupid right? The CDMA radio must be toast.
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Probably. Fastboot also fails?
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It certainly sounds like a part of the hardware in the radio has been going bad. Is there any warranty left on it? Not sure if they're transferable since you bought it on eBay, but it's worth a shot to at least ask, either at your store or Samsung. The only other random things you might try is taking the LTE sim out and if you have access a different battery? Since it's failing on CDMA, the sim shouldn't have any effect, but since it's dead, it's worth a shot. Same for the battery. But yeah, sounds dead.
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Probably. Fastboot also fails?
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Yeah I can't even get into the boot loader anymore. So adb and fast boot don't work, but Odin still connects and can flash, just gets stuck at the cdma-radio.
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It certainly sounds like a part of the hardware in the radio has been going bad. Is there any warranty left on it? Not sure if they're transferable since you bought it on eBay, but it's worth a shot to at least ask, either at your store or Samsung. The only other random things you might try is taking the LTE sim out and if you have access a different battery? Since it's failing on CDMA, the sim shouldn't have any effect, but since it's dead, it's worth a shot. Same for the battery. But yeah, sounds dead.
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I tried flashing with and without the sim. I just got the extended battery too, and also tried with both. Will check on warranty. If not it will be sold for parts on eBay. Case and screen are in perfect shape.
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Sorry man, too bad it died.
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I tried flashing with and without the sim. I just got the extended battery too, and also tried with both. Will check on warranty. If not it will be sold for parts on eBay. Case and screen are in perfect shape.
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Sorry man, too bad it died.
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Dude, I can't tell you how bummed I am.
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It lives!!!!!!!!!!
I got another used one from eBay with a cracked screen for 65 bucks. Swapped the logic board and I am happy again. It is so awesome how easy these are to repair.
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ca.reaper said:
It lives!!!!!!!!!!
I got another used one from eBay with a cracked screen for 65 bucks. Swapped the logic board and I am happy again. It is so awesome how easy these are to repair.
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Great. Way to go man. Congratulations on your baby being up and running again!
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Great. Way to go man. Congratulations on your baby being up and running again!
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Thanks! It was absolutely the cdma radio that died. The replacement came with CM10.1 RC4 but decided to flash it back to jdq39 stock. It flashed without problem using the same USB cable, computer and drivers. It seemed like hours when I flashed the cdma radio but in reality it only took a few minutes, but was very relived when it finished successfully. I figure I am just going to keep the other parts in case I need them.