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Gonna try them out...not sure what i'm gonna get but for 13 bucks worth a try
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-2000mAh-Batt...330459330057?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_4942wt_911
Highly doubtful 2000ma batteries, probably 1500ma batteries that are really 1300ma. Tutoit on ebay I have 2x1500ma batteries for a 9.98$ shipped with a charger, I would get that instead.
yeah, either get the 2 1500s and the charger for 11 50
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290444598681#ht_1730wt_1137
or the 1800 and the charger for 11 50
http://cgi.ebay.com/1800mAh-Battery...250661003311?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_3119wt_911
jayv1717 said:
Gonna try them out...not sure what i'm gonna get but for 13 bucks worth a try
http://cgi.ebay.com/2x-2000mAh-Batt...330459330057?pt=PDA_Accessories#ht_4942wt_911
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I was just looking at this... seems like a great idea... the extra charger allows you to keep a second battery charged without using the EVO to do it. Even if it's really a lower rated battery... still a good deal.
Did you try it?
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I was just looking at this... seems like a great idea... the extra charger allows you to keep a second battery charged without using the EVO to do it. Even if it's really a lower rated battery... still a good deal.
Did you try it?
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I ordered it, but still waiting...those hong kong shipments take a while, i'll let you know as soon as I test it out
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I have a set of the 1500 mah batteries with the charger as was posted above, and I have no problem with them. I use my OEM battery most of the time, but sometimes it is handy to have some fully-charged back-ups. Honestly, I don't see much of a difference between what my OEM battery lasts and the knock-offs. For the price, you can't beat it.
so how are the batteries?
normally i would stay way from cheap Chinese crap on eBay, but with what i read here on the xda boards in regaurds t othe ok qualitybeing good enough that they might work out, so i ordered 2x1850 plus charger from ebay. i dont have time to do any real testing but i can say that:
1 not having to charge the battery from the phone is nice
2 i always have one on the charger, one in my pocket and one in the phone.
3 charging in the base seems to get me a better charge
4 i cant tell a difference between oem and knock offs, although you would think that the 1800's would last longer than the 1500oem but we know how that knock off crap goes. in my book if they are the same as oem, regardless as to what they claim and dont require a bigger back plate, then i guess that's good enough.
The 2 from tutoit or what ever the sellers name is work great last as long or longer then my stock battery. The charger also gives a better charge to the batteries then I get through my phone I'm talking extra hours when I charge with it.
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yeah, either get the 2 1500s and the charger for 11 50
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I got this and it's a good deal for the price.
The batteries aren't as good as oem. Probably last 75-80% as long.
The charger works well though and it's nice to have a couple extra batts laying around. I've only cycled them 4 or 5 times so I suppose the life could improve...time will tell.
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I have a set of the 1500 mah batteries with the charger as was posted above, and I have no problem with them. I use my OEM battery most of the time, but sometimes it is handy to have some fully-charged back-ups. Honestly, I don't see much of a difference between what my OEM battery lasts and the knock-offs. For the price, you can't beat it.
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I Have a number of Minor issues with mine. Must of gotten a bad set.
1) USB port on the charger does not output enough juice to charge the phone (Accually Locks it up until I unplug it)
2) Charger seems hit or miss on recharging the Stock Battery. I've left it plugged in all night and come back to ~20% charge when I pop it in a number of times
3) Random Screen cut off when charging the Replacements IN the phone.
So I only charge the Ghetto batteries in the charger provided.
That being said, I STILL think it's a great deal and more than happy with my purchase. I have 2 spare batteries for my phone (Or the wifes CDMA Hero) and a way to charge one w/o having to leave my phone behind (I don't have to babysit my phone for a charge, If someone walks out of the poker room or party with my charger and battery it's no big deal) The 2 China batts. are just emergency tanks, The Red one gets put back in as soon as I get home.
Best Purchase at twice the price.
Don't wait press the BUY NOW!!!!
Loved the first set so much that I purchased a second set 2 weeks later. I keep 1 set at work and 1 set at home. I always carrying a fully charged battery in plastic bag in my pocket. I love the EVO but hate the battery life. The first month I owned the EVO was hell for me having to carry a power charger and cable everywhere. I hated having to plug my phone in every time I found a power outlet worried if I didn't I may find myself without a phone when I needed it or having to fight everyone at the airports for power outlets. Now when I'm low on juice, I just switch batteries.... BUY NOW you'll never regret it....
I purchased 2 3500 batteries with new backs on e-bay for $22 and change. They work great I can go for over a day with fairly heavy usage.
Only minor problem was that with the phone thicker my silicone case doesn't fit as good. Extra weight no problem.
Yeah one thing I have learned from buying these types of batteries and charger is that they don't like to charge the OEM batteries but charge the cheapo ones just fine. I've noticed it on alot of things not just phone batteries.
buy it for the charger
i bought a 2000mAh that turned out to be a 900mAh so i would only buy it for the charger.
I wouldn't recommend the 2 x 1500 batteries plus charters the 1500's seem like a 1300 or a little less I would say try get the 1800 one from eBay they have a lot of auctions for them so all you gotta do is be patient and try to get for cheap that's what I'm tryin to do
Just ordered one of the 1800mah.. will see how this works out!
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Question, I hear that there are different captivate battery's. some are better then others of the same "kind"
Where is the best place to buy a GOOD battery?
Are the ones on amazon most likely newer? or older crappy ones?
correct me if im wrong but from my readings on forums apparently samsung had a batch of terrible battery's before there were good ones?
and is the standard samsung battery good? or is there a better battery I could buy?
Thanks.
I just order a 2nd Samsung battery via Amazon. I'll report back on how it works when it arrives this week.
Link to what you purchased?
This site wont let me post "outside links" but just look for Samsung EB575152VA on Amazon ~ $15.
You may want to wait until I try it though.
In dealextrem.com there are four models with diferent prices for Samsung i9000.
Yo can select more expensive, more cuality ;-)
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This site wont let me post "outside links" but just look for Samsung EB575152VA on Amazon ~ $15.
You may want to wait until I try it though.
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Battery arrived yesterday. It is exactly the same as the one that came with the phone. It charged up fine and I've been using for 10 hrs today and still at 45%.
I purchased the "2 battery and wall charger" for $25 on amazon at christmas, and have been using them since. I keep one of the new ones fully charged in my backpack(emergency backup), and swap between the stock and the other one i got from amazon. They are good imitation batteries, but not identical to stock, and I estimate that they have about 90% of the capacity of stock.
The wall charger also has a USB out to charge the phone, but i find that the digitizer acts funny and the touch feature is greatly impacted when the phone is charging via the USB on the wall charger. Other than that, the batteries charge in the phone as well, and the stock battery charges fine on the wall charger, though the wall charger definitely charges slower than the stock one.
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In this thread, slvr00gt, actually measures the capacity of some of the the available batteries:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906611
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In this thread, slvr00gt, actually measures the capacity of some of the the available batteries:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=906611
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check out that thread...if you want the best battery get a genuine samsung battery from an at&t store.
you can get those china made ebay 1800mah batteries but i would just stick to the oem samsung battery. i bought a couple 1800mah china batts and they definitely don't last near a long.
SEIDIO
Check this battery out @ WWW.SEIDIO.COM
3000mAh 3.7v, comes with new battery cover, $56.00 Shipped, on Amazon.com
Love not having to charge all the time
Ebay - $10 with shipping included already.
2 1500 MaH batteries + 1 battery charger
Works like a charm. Since I got it about a month ago, I never have to plug my phone in to charge it ever again.
Just have the 2 batteries charged and ready to go whenever I need them and swap whenever I need to.
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check out that thread...if you want the best battery get a genuine samsung battery from an at&t store.
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+1 on getting genuine Samsung battery!
Every hicap I ever used for my smart phones, usually swell up quickly (start within a few weeks), and then they don't even last as long as an OEM 1500mah battery. I even had one pop the battery cover off, and leak!
When you get your battery (no matter where you get it from) make sure it's not swollen anywhere (check it often too!), and also make sure it was manufactured within the past year. Old stock, even OEM old stock, is a hit or miss thing... always make sure you are getting good "new" batteries.
LiPol / LiIon batteries deteriorate over time, and are sensitive to heat, keep your battery as cool as you can, and it will last you a long time.
Looks like ZeroLemon also have a slim battery for Galaxy S3 at rated 2300mAh. Given my experience with their 6300mAh capacity battery being more than they claim, these 2300mAh maybe more than 2300mAh :fingers-crossed: Anyone tried this yet? I'm going to jump on this for daily use and have the extended battery for weekend use if this turns out good:good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0IS6MU
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Looks like ZeroLemon also have a slim battery for Galaxy S3 at rated 2300mAh. Given my experience with their 6300mAh capacity battery being more than they claim, these 2300mAh maybe more than 2300mAh :fingers-crossed: Anyone tried this yet? I'm going to jump on this for daily use and have the extended battery for weekend use if this turns out good:good:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B0IS6MU
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I have the 4500mAh battery and am VERY happy with it. I am not impressed by advertising that says "Highest capacity slim profile battery". That may be so, but you can only get so much power from a slim line battery. I thought I would never go to a battery that would require changing the size of my phone by putting on a different battery cover, BUT I'm glad I did.
The 4500mHh battery has been well worth it, IMHO. Got it from Gorilla gadgets, BTW.
Looks like it doesn't support NFC. I know that's a deal breaker for some.
I wouldn't trust anyone but Samsung to build a battery that fits under our stock battery cover that provides anything more than we already get.
Re: ZeroLemon 2300mAh battery - Largest Capacity Slim Battery in the world?
ISNT SAMSUNG COMING OUT OR DID COME OUT WITH THERE OWN EXTENDED BATTERY ALREADY ?
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ISNT SAMSUNG COMING OUT OR DID COME OUT WITH THERE OWN EXTENDED BATTERY ALREADY ?
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They are, it's in the accessories forum here somewhere. Not sure where though?
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ISNT SAMSUNG COMING OUT OR DID COME OUT WITH THERE OWN EXTENDED BATTERY ALREADY ?
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I read a bunch of posts that said they were coming out with one.... It has been weeks though. I wish they could make a standard fit battery that pushes 3000-3300MAH like a droid MAXX battery.
You can try the polarcell which is rated at 2400mah and has the same size like stock.
Anyone tried these and have some results
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Man i want to see results.. Have been looking at these last couple of days on amazon. But not much info
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Just try them. Amazon has 30 days full refund policy. Can't go wrong with that
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Share your thoughts on it? Does it outlast the factory batt? You did buy it right? Lol.
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Just bought one, will compare to anker/stock and give a review when I get it
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Just ordered the set myself. Is there instructions for the first use? Fully Charge at first or something?
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Yes the instructions say charge for 12 hours before use and they have a break in of 5-6 charges for full battery life. Also they have NFC enabled crossed of in black sharpie on them the charger feels a little cheap too and flickers when you have your phone on the USB port while charging one oft the batteries. How they expect us to charge them both for 12 hours is odd the one I put in my phone charged much quicker than that and leaving it on longer is pointless as when they hit full safe chargers stop charging the batteries.
Battery 1 finished in 10 hours on the charger battery 2 finished in 2 hours in phone on stock charger stock battery is in charger now.
Charger had the following colors for led
Blue- no battery powered
Pink-battery charging
Purple- battery done
Also while charging and using the USB port is possible the charger led flickers when doing so. I don't believe it has enough amps to power both unfortunately. None of the batteries got warm at all while charging.
As for NFC Samsung should have never put it in the battery to begin with I'm thinking about getting a galaxy note 2 back pulling the NFC ant out of it and putting it in my s3 as they put the contacts for wireless charging and NFC external ant in our phones.
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Yes the instructions say charge for 12 hours before use and they have a break in of 5-6 charges for full battery life. Also they have NFC enabled crossed of in black sharpie on them the charger feels a little cheap too and flickers when you have your phone on the USB port while charging one oft the batteries. How they expect us to charge them both for 12 hours is odd the one I put in my phone charged much quicker than that and leaving it on longer is pointless as when they hit full safe chargers stop charging the batteries.
Battery 1 finished in 10 hours on the charger battery 2 finished in 2 hours in phone on stock charger stock battery is in charger now.
Charger had the following colors for led
Blue- no battery powered
Pink-battery charging
Purple- battery done
Also while charging and using the USB port is possible the charger led flickers when doing so. I don't believe it has enough amps to power both unfortunately. None of the batteries got warm at all while charging.
As for NFC Samsung should have never put it in the battery to begin with I'm thinking about getting a galaxy note 2 back pulling the NFC ant out of it and putting it in my s3 as they put the contacts for wireless charging and NFC external ant in our phones.
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Hows the performance of the batteries vs stock?
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Not sure yet just got them today and they just finished charging for the first time. After I use them for a couple days I'll post here. Overall they seem just as well made as the stock battery perhaps a bit heavier but I would need a very accurate scale to find out just how many grams they are.
mirrin said:
Not sure yet just got them today and they just finished charging for the first time. After I use them for a couple days I'll post here. Overall they seem just as well made as the stock battery perhaps a bit heavier but I would need a very accurate scale to find out just how many grams they are.
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Kool. I should get mine today as well.
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I'm using a 3200 that fits with the regular s3 back. Got it off of flea bay and it has NFC, it was $45 & some change. Using my ballistic brand case.
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How much screen time?
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Does anyone know where I can get an external charger for my extended batteries that I will receive next week? I looked on amazon, but I couldn't find any that seemed right.
Ask MiguelHogue. He had one.
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H4rryTipp3r said:
Does anyone know where I can get an external charger for my extended batteries that I will receive next week? I looked on amazon, but I couldn't find any that seemed right.
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anker sells one on amazon.
I have a cheap external charger for regular batteries, works great and should be fine with the extended too.
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I have a cheap external charger for regular batteries, works great and should be fine with the extended too.
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um. Maybe you want to tell the op where you got it since that was the point of his question.
Sorry I got mine on ebay its black and is unbranded. It has a light that is bright pink while charging and blue when done. It also has a usb port for charging with cable. Its all over ebay and amazon. Hope that helps.
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um. Maybe you want to tell the op where you got it since that was the point of his question.
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I already linked him in the Qcell thread
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H4rryTipp3r said:
Does anyone know where I can get an external charger for my extended batteries that I will receive next week? I looked on amazon, but I couldn't find any that seemed right.
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I don't see why the cheap eBay ones (~$5) wouldn't work with an extended battery. (The cutout/space for the battery is the same size/shape as the one in the back of the phone)
But, it's only a couple of bucks more to get a charger with 1 or 2 (regular-size) batteries... might as well get a couple of spares?
awoolf said:
I don't see why the cheap eBay ones (~$5) wouldn't work with an extended battery. (The cutout/space for the battery is the same size/shape as the one in the back of the phone)
But, it's only a couple of bucks more to get a charger with 1 or 2 (regular-size) batteries... might as well get a couple of spares?
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cheap chargers can fry your battery.
calisro said:
cheap chargers can fry your battery.
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I've been using mine for 6+ months, with no ill effects. (On both my Epic 4G and Epic 4G Touch - it's awesome that my backup phone uses the same size battery!)
Bought my cheap eBay charger for ~$10 with a "2200mAh" battery - I haven't noticed any longer life than my 1800mAh original. (It's probably that same "Chinese math" that gives us 4000W car audio amplifiers for $39.)
I have noticed that both batteries don't seem to be fully charged by this external charger - they show 100% when installed in my phone, but neither lasts quite as long compared to if they were charged in the phone. But, this is a small price to pay for having a (mostly) charged battery, ready to go at all times.
UPDATE: I bought some of the "Anker" brand batteries suggested in this thread, and they last a lot longer than the $4 ebay ones I was using previously. $20 for 2 good batteries + universal charger (Amazon) was worth it.
awoolf said:
I've been using mine for 6+ months, with no ill effects. (On both my Epic 4G and Epic 4G Touch - it's awesome that my backup phone uses the same size battery!)
Bought my cheap eBay charger for ~$10 with a "2200mAh" battery - I haven't noticed any longer life than my 1800mAh original. (It's probably that same "Chinese math" that gives us 4000W car audio amplifiers for $39.)
I have noticed that both batteries don't seem to be fully charged by this external charger - they show 100% when installed in my phone, but neither lasts quite as long compared to if they were charged in the phone. But, this is a small price to pay for having a (mostly) charged battery, ready to go at all times.
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you can buy two ankers with a charger on amazon for $20. Those are actually quality batteries. Small price to pay for actual proven batteries rather than the crap your getting on ebay.
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Small price to pay for actual proven batteries rather than the crap your getting on ebay.
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I've purchased several non-OEM batteries (and chargers) from cheap Chinese sellers, and had zero problems. The only battery I've ever had fail was the original Samsung battery in my Epic 4G. (It's slightly "puffed", and doesn't hold much of a charge anymore.)
awoolf said:
I've purchased several non-OEM batteries (and chargers) from cheap Chinese sellers, and had zero problems. The only battery I've ever had fail was the original Samsung battery in my Epic 4G. (It's slightly "puffed", and doesn't hold much of a charge anymore.)
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UPDATE: My battery life was getting a little short, so I bought the Anker's suggested in this thread. The life is noticeably longer than my cheap eBay batteries. Not sure if they wore out sooner, or if they were poor to begin with. Either way, the ones you suggested last a lot longer. Thanks for the tip!
i want to order Anker batteries 2200 on amazon ... is that batteries must be charged by the external charger or can be charged as the normal batteries inside the mobile
mina_munchy said:
i want to order Anker batteries 2200 on amazon ... is that batteries must be charged by the external charger or can be charged as the normal batteries inside the mobile
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It can be charged inside your phone or with the external charger.....(Captain Planet voice) "THE POWER IS YOURS!!!!"
Superman0069 said:
It can be charged inside your phone or with the external charger.....(Captain Planet voice) "THE POWER IS YOURS!!!!"
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Yes, however don;t expect a car charger to keep up with it, at least mine won't
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Yes, however don;t expect a car charger to keep up with it, at least mine won't
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You need a good car charger then. I spent like $45 on mine, has a "high output"
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i want to order Anker batteries 2200 on amazon ... is that batteries must be charged by the external charger or can be charged as the normal batteries inside the mobile
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They can be charged either way, though they will charge fastest when you plug the charger into the wall and put the battery directly into it. This is probably also best for the battery life in the long run.
Any updates about the quality of the battery? I just ordered one off amazon myself, hahaha. My current battery lasts 4 hours if I'm lucky on any rom, so I figured it was time for a new one.
Good call! :good:
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Any updates about the quality of the battery? I just ordered one off amazon myself, hahaha. My current battery lasts 4 hours if I'm lucky on any rom, so I figured it was time for a new one.
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I sure hope it's good, I bought a set on amazon and I'm going to start using it tomorrow. I've noticed a drop in my oem battery life, so thought I'd give these a try.
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I sure hope it's good, I bought a set on amazon and I'm going to start using it tomorrow. I've noticed a drop in my oem battery life, so thought I'd give these a try.
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I have those batteries and ordered them thru amazon..They work great!! but you get better charging with the charger that comes with it that connect to the wall socket. after you see the blue light..leave it for 15 more mins..as it get better charge!! They're just about the same as the stock batts..No NFC also.
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I have those batteries and ordered them thru amazon..They work great!! but you get better charging with the charger that comes with it that connect to the wall socket. after you see the blue light..leave it for 15 more mins..as it get better charge!! They're just about the same as the stock batts..No NFC also.
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I like these batteries so far. I've been charging just through plugging my phone in, and I've seen no issues. The charget hey come with is handy too.
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I like these batteries so far. I've been charging just through plugging my phone in, and I've seen no issues. The charget hey come with is handy too.
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Does the 2200 battery fit with the stock cover plate?.. I have the S3 and my wife has the S2 so I dont much about the S2 phone.
I have these batteries and yes, they fit the stock backplate. I give them 4/5 for stock replacement just because no NFC. Actual charge capacity is great for the stock size.
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