Hey guys!
I just laid down some cash for a Virgin Mobile Epic 4G Touch and as we all know, there's almost no difference between their version and Sprint's.
Now, I've been looking around and reading as much as I possibly can about this phone, but it has varied so much around the subject of battery life. I was curious, since I am a bit of a heavy user (Plus, it's my first time having an android phone; so I'm going to be playing around with it a lot), I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to buy a battery or a specific battery that would fit my needs?
My preference is anything(or highest) above 2000mAh without sacrificing dimensions; like I see with the 3800mAh batteries that come with the custom back door plate, AND it's reliable!
I've run across Ebay and Amazon, but the sellers and reviews are quite a mixed bunch with tips and tricks to make the batteries work. However, I just want a battery that performs like it's supposed to.
Any helpful answers will, of course, be thanked! :good:
aaa12585 said:
Hey guys!
I just laid down some cash for a Virgin Mobile Epic 4G Touch and as we all know, there's almost no difference between their version and Sprint's.
Now, I've been looking around and reading as much as I possibly can about this phone, but it has varied so much around the subject of battery life. I was curious, since I am a bit of a heavy user (Plus, it's my first time having an android phone; so I'm going to be playing around with it a lot), I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to buy a battery or a specific battery that would fit my needs?
My preference is anything(or highest) above 2000mAh without sacrificing dimensions; like I see with the 3800mAh batteries that come with the custom back door plate, AND it's reliable!
I've run across Ebay and Amazon, but the sellers and reviews are quite a mixed bunch with tips and tricks to make the batteries work. However, I just want a battery that performs like it's supposed to.
Any helpful answers will, of course, be thanked! :good:
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http://bit.ly/X15XxI
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Apparently some people on here think I'm new to using a search engine and such. I don't appreciate the gesture, but I'm not going to make a big deal about it.
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Apparently some people on here think I'm new to using a search engine and such. I don't appreciate the gesture, but I'm not going to make a big deal about it.
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Ahhhh ok ok ok jk. Ive heard alot of good things about the anker and trexcell batteries. You can get those on amazon.
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sasquatchotragavaca said:
Ahhhh ok ok ok jk. Ive heard alot of good things about the anker and trexcell batteries. You can get those on amazon.
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Well, I've looked at them and they all appear to be great for the first month or two, but it's a hit or miss situation after that. Some even report that the batteries perform WORSE than the OEM battery afterwards. I know this could be a cause of over-charging, but sometimes it can also be the build qualities. It's a conundrum.
Are there any batteries that are guaranteed to work?... I really don't want to lay down $60 for a decent battery...
I know these things can be a "you get what you pay for", but surely there's something out there that contradicts this...
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Well, I've looked at them and they all appear to be great for the first month or two, but it's a hit or miss situation after that. Some even report that the batteries perform WORSE than the OEM battery afterwards. I know this could be a cause of over-charging, but sometimes it can also be the build qualities. It's a conundrum.
Are there any batteries that are guaranteed to work?... I really don't want to lay down $60 for a decent battery...
I know these things can be a "you get what you pay for", but surely there's something out there that contradicts this...
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I mean to be honest thats exactly what it is exactly what u said hit or miss. The anker does come with a year of warranty. And trexcell ive heard it works well. I dont use those batteries I use stock battery. So I coudlnt really tell you.
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aaa12585 said:
Hey guys!
I just laid down some cash for a Virgin Mobile Epic 4G Touch and as we all know, there's almost no difference between their version and Sprint's.
Now, I've been looking around and reading as much as I possibly can about this phone, but it has varied so much around the subject of battery life. I was curious, since I am a bit of a heavy user (Plus, it's my first time having an android phone; so I'm going to be playing around with it a lot), I was wondering if anyone knew a good place to buy a battery or a specific battery that would fit my needs?
My preference is anything(or highest) above 2000mAh without sacrificing dimensions; like I see with the 3800mAh batteries that come with the custom back door plate, AND it's reliable!
I've run across Ebay and Amazon, but the sellers and reviews are quite a mixed bunch with tips and tricks to make the batteries work. However, I just want a battery that performs like it's supposed to.
Any helpful answers will, of course, be thanked! :good:
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Like you, I did a lot of research and there was no aftermarket battery I felt comfortable about, regardless of the various price points. So in the end, I just purchased 3 OEM Samsung batteries so I can carry one or two around with me if I know I'll gone for a while from home. I also purchased a PowerGen 9000mah portable battery charger that I really like. It's not that bulky nor heavy and it's good to have around when there is no outlet and you don't want to power off your phone. It's also useful to have when playing games.
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Like you, I did a lot of research and there was no aftermarket battery I felt comfortable about, regardless of the various price points. So in the end, I just purchased 3 OEM Samsung batteries so I can carry one or two around with me if I know I'll gone for a while from home. I also purchased a PowerGen 9000mah portable battery charger that I really like. It's not that bulky nor heavy and it's good to have around when there is no outlet and you don't want to power off your phone. It's also useful to have when playing games.
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Where did you get the 3 OEM Samsung batteries from? And for how much?
My batteries pretty bloated, I've been looking just like you guys but the safest bet for me would only be a OEM battery.
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optimummind said:
Like you, I did a lot of research and there was no aftermarket battery I felt comfortable about, regardless of the various price points. So in the end, I just purchased 3 OEM Samsung batteries so I can carry one or two around with me if I know I'll gone for a while from home. I also purchased a PowerGen 9000mah portable battery charger that I really like. It's not that bulky nor heavy and it's good to have around when there is no outlet and you don't want to power off your phone. It's also useful to have when playing games.
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Yeah, I pretty much came to this conclusion last night. Just going to stick with the long-lasting, reliable, OEM batteries.
Where did you purchase these? Know anywhere I can get it cheap?
aaa12585 said:
Yeah, I pretty much came to this conclusion last night. Just going to stick with the long-lasting, reliable, OEM batteries.
Where did you purchase these? Know anywhere I can get it cheap?
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You can get them from Daydeal.com for I think around $30.
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trojanv said:
Where did you get the 3 OEM Samsung batteries from? And for how much?
My batteries pretty bloated, I've been looking just like you guys but the safest bet for me would only be a OEM battery.
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I purchased mine from a seller on Amazon, as well as the PowerGen unit. I'll see if I can dig up the seller's name.
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You can get them from Daydeal.com for I think around $30.
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The around $30 ones aren't OEM. Except the one with a charger stand combo but that's $40.
For comparison that same charger stand combo is $45 at Samsung and $55 at Sprint, so it's a good deal if I wanted it.
I just purchased an OEM battery from android central with the coupon code for a total of $26. I'm happy.
Android central
Coupon code: save15
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http://bit.ly/X15XxI
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How do people do this?
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aaa12585 said:
Yeah, I pretty much came to this conclusion last night. Just going to stick with the long-lasting, reliable, OEM batteries.
Where did you purchase these? Know anywhere I can get it cheap?
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The Amazon seller's name is: DependableResource. For the 3 OEM batteries, my cost was ~$57.
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The Amazon seller's name is: DependableResource. For the 3 OEM batteries, my cost was ~$57.
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Thank you so much:highfive:
Edit: Actually, I couldn't find any OEM battery in his listings.
I guess he no longer sells them?
trojanv said:
The around $30 ones aren't OEM. Except the one with a charger stand combo but that's $40.
For comparison that same charger stand combo is $45 at Samsung and $55 at Sprint, so it's a good deal if I wanted it.
I just purchased an OEM battery from android central with the coupon code for a total of $26. I'm happy.
Android central
Coupon code: save15
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Crap, you're right. My mistake I thought I saw they had them, but I forgot I was thinking of my other phone.
Btw, does anyone have a general idea, from personal use, how long those Anker batteries actually last for before they start not holding a good charge? My battery is fine for now, but I just want to get a spare battery, and external charger for the hell of it.
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FC809 said:
Crap, you're right. My mistake I thought I saw they had them, but I forgot I was thinking of my other phone.
Btw, does anyone have a general idea, from personal use, how long those Anker batteries actually last for before they start not holding a good charge? My battery is fine for now, but I just want to get a spare battery, and external charger for the hell of it.
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Anker has an 18 month warranty and ive never had an issue with then. The one I bought for my et4g before I sold it was 1950mah instead of 1800 and I was getting ~7hrs screen on with it on AOKP
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Mugen 1950 mAh for Epic 4G Touch. I hear great reviews about it. A bit expensive, but I would rather than buying the ebay 3 pack for $12. I personally am going thru that now.
And if you ebay it then make sure they are the mAh that is listed when you receive them.
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I bought a new Samsung battery from eBay for $11 last week. It doesn't hold a charge as long as the battery that came with my phone.
It's been fine, but I definitely prefer the battery that came with my phone.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
Anker has an 18 month warranty and ive never had an issue with then. The one I bought for my et4g before I sold it was 1950mah instead of 1800 and I was getting ~7hrs screen on with it on AOKP
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You by any chance have a link to it?
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Anyone find a high capacity battery they could recommend? Did you need a new back cover? If so where did you get it or did you just go without a back cover?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/2-x-1500mAh-Bat...771811?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa49471e3
I've seen these on ebay but haven't tried them yet.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/2-x-1500mAh-Bat...771811?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4aa49471e3
I've seen these on ebay but haven't tried them yet.
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I was hoping to get a recommendation on one of the 2000mah batteries, but if I could win it cheaply, it'd be worth checking out. Maybe I'll buy one of those wall chargers too. I could easily carry the extra battery in my wallet.
Thanks!
I never saw a 2000mah battery. I want to let you know, don't expect what you see in the picture. Those 1500mah ones are probably unbranded. It doesn't make a difference, as long as they work, I guess.
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I never saw a 2000mah battery. I want to let you know, don't expect what you see in the picture. Those 1500mah ones are probably unbranded. It doesn't make a difference, as long as they work, I guess.
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Just won the auction and got them for 9.50 plus 4.99 shipping. The ones pictured appear unbranded as well. They don't say HTC. And if they aren't actually yellow, it doesn't matter. Until someone makes a clear back plate, no one will see.
Thanks again!!
Jake
I'm a lil weary of those cheap non branded extended life batteries. If you go on amazon and read some of those reviews the users complain about this batteries not working after a certain amount of recharge cycles. The best off brand to trust has been seidio. Other than that just go oem. With a price that low it sounds like you could end up spending another $9.50 in a couple more months. Now, I love my ebay but that sounds too suspect.
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Well I'll report back how they work...
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This is the seller's exact response when I asked him about returns.
'you can return it anytime if you done think the battery is what you exoected
but you will need to pay to ship it back
thank you'
I'm weary of buying them too, but he did say I can return 'anytime' and I plan on holding him to that word. If I get them, I'll test them with a voltmeter each week and ship them right back. Even if it's 6 months later haha.
Well I got them already... They seem to last longer than the stock battery. Who knows if it will last, but they are good now.
Glad I made the purchase.
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How much longer we talking about? Just a couple hours?
Yeah... Just a couple hours. I'm not saying it is significantly better than OEM. I'm just saying it will work great as a backup. I also got a wall charger so one battery will be kept in my wallet as a backup and I will charge them both each night.
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Thanks for the info. Was just trying too figure out if I should get the a spare myself.
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Just got my 1700 mAH battery, will let know details once i've used it for a while.
zargeus said:
Just got my 1700 mAH battery, will let know details once i've used it for a while.
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Let us know where you purchased it too please.
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Just got my 1700 mAH battery, will let know details once i've used it for a while.
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Where did you buy it from?
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The reviews I've seen on these cheap batteries always seem to indicate that they aren't actually what they say they are rated, and testing shows that they don't last as long as the OEM batteries.
After a few days of use, I do not see much difference between stock 1200 and this 1700. Only payed 9.99 with free shipping, so not bad for a spare battery.
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http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e11401.m516.l1123/7?euid=07ef18c5a43b468aa7b798eb6b1735d2&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fcgi.ebay.com%2Fws%2FeBayISAPI.dll%3FViewItem%26item%3D260664387628%26ssPageName%3DADME%3AL%3AOU%3AUS%3A1123
Don't believe the hype. It's pretty hard to make a battery with a higher capacity that is cheaper and is the same physical size. These batteries are compressed into these small packages and to increase the capacity without using more cells or larger cells, would constitute using more exotic materials, which would cost more. At best, these batteries are equal to OEM, but most are lower grade knock offs. The best application for any of these batteries is backup use
I bought 2 1500's for $20 off of Ebay.and yes i do see about about 2-3 difference with them.. no its not much of a difference but they do actually work.. so the hype is real..
i've always been wary of buying batteries, particularly laptop batteries, online.
ie safety/actual capacity/quality
is there a similar issue for phone batteries?
Credit goes to Rakeshchn for asking if this would even work, and for the link to the first battery for sale
Okay guys, there's a thread here about how the Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch battery might fit the Vibrant with no need for a new back cover. The rumor is true. I have two of these batteries, and have verified that mine are legit, and they fit perfectly. My phone actually has never lasted so long on a single charge since I switched to CM7.1, and I won't be going back to any battery of less capacity for as long as I own my Vibrant!
Here is the official page for the battery from Samsung
Here is the website I purchased from.
NOTE: I have removed the note about my batteries being fakes because after some research I have determined that Samsung actually has no idea what a serial number is, and is actually putting batch numbers on their batteries, so having the same number isn't a bad sign.
Here is the official page for the Extra Battery plus Charger from Samsung
Here is a website that seems to have the battery charger combo in stock and is selling it for $10 cheaper than Samsung MSRP. I DON'T vouch for them yet, because I haven't purchased from them ever.
Enjoy!
Dam, I wish it wasn't backordered on that website you ordered from. Im not gonna be ordering the one with the charger well since I don't need a charger and I'd rather spend that money on other things as I have wasted soo much on this phone already. I wonder when are thy gonna have more of just the battery in stock. A little better battery life on my galaxy s 4g would be great.
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There's a few sellers on Amazon with them in stock, but they're a few dollars more than mobilecity. If you're in a rush for one, you could try there. Just search Epic 4g Touch Battery.
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Droidificator said:
There's a few sellers on Amazon with them in stock, but they're a few dollars more than mobilecity. If you're in a rush for one, you could try there. Just search Epic 4g Touch Battery.
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Yeah I can try there. Ehh, ill just wait until these get back in stock or someone finds another legit seller because somethimes the sellers can be really sketchy on amazon.
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If u do find that battery can i have your old one mines is shoot
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Great find, thanks! Ordered 1.
Seems like there is a 2000mAh battery -> http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Standar...C2AK/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1319656665&sr=8-5
Good rule of thumb, Shaolin. If it seems to good to be true, it probably is.
Also, that battery won't fit in our phones. It's for the other models of the Galaxy S, not the Epic 4G Touch.
http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/200625287516#ht_2218wt_1139
Check out this one. Not sure if anyone has tried it before.
But I have just ordered the 1800mah one
I received my 1800 battery a few days ago from mobile city, where OP vouched for. I'm getting significantly more run time with it. I'm a heavy user and the difference is very noticeable.
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http://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/200625287516#ht_2218wt_1139
Check out this one. Not sure if anyone has tried it before.
But I have just ordered the 1800mah one
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I only saw the 2430mAh one, and this sounds a little too good to be true. I guess if it at least gets 1900mAh it could be worth it. I am getting close to 24hrs from the Epic Touch battery now, though, and I have 2 of them, and a wall charger, so I am never worried about running out of juice anymore.
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I noticed that my two 1800mAh batteries have the same serial number, so if anyone else purchased from mobilecityonline.com and cares to check, mine are both TH1B907FS/5-B
Sorry to anyone who bought these on my recommendation for leading you astray with this. I emailed mobilecityonline.com, and will let you know what I hear back if anything. And have updated OP.
Fake or no fake. I am getting way better battery life from mine. Ill take fakes like this all day long!
I heard back from mobilecityonline.com and they said to call Samsung about the sn, but they only sold genuine OEM batteries. I still haven't had a chance to dig deeper, but I agree, the better life is worth the $20 all day long even if it is a fake.
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I wonder how do the anker 1800 epic touch batteries compare to these. They are a little cheaper than from what I've heard.
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I read somewhere people aren't getting as long out of them, but are happy enough since they're so cheap.
Unfortunately I still haven't contacted Samsung about these "OEM" batteries...
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I just bought 2 off of Amazon that are just the OEM battery for $23.20 each.
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I wonder how do the anker 1800 epic touch batteries compare to these. They are a little cheaper than from what I've heard.
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I having opposite results. The Anker last a hell of alot longer than this fake OEM with the same s/n. The OEM/fake is no better than my standard 1500.
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Just installed 1800 epic 4g battery....but phone still says I have 1500..how can I fix it....already cleared battery stats
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I noticed that my two 1800mAh batteries have the same serial number, so if anyone else purchased from mobilecityonline.com and cares to check, mine are both TH1B907FS/5-B
Sorry to anyone who bought these on my recommendation for leading you astray with this. I emailed mobilecityonline.com, and will let you know what I hear back if anything. And have updated OP.
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dammm...i also have same serial
mohitmoudgil said:
Just installed 1800 epic 4g battery....but phone still says I have 1500..how can I fix it....already cleared battery stats
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Are you using Norton Utilities to determine battery capacity? It doesn't matter how big or small your battery is, Norton will always say 1500.
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But I am still waiting for my Verizon GS3
Battery 3.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150839292308?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
Charger 6.99
http://www.ebay.com/itm/27099740473...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_4550wt_1018
Quality on the charge is not as good as Samsung oem charger, but not as bad as some i have get before from hong kong.
Battery says NFC on it, but cant test it out.
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Looks good http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/good.gif
Let us know how it works...is it the same capacity as the stock?
WTF?! GOOD FIND! an extra battery with extra charger with built in stand for under $12?
EDIT: AND IT HAS NFC POSSIBLY?! lol muy bien
need review soon thank you sir
exploding/leaky battery soon?
Highly doubt that ia an OEM battery, but I hope it does have NFC and it works well. Definitely update us, if it all works well, that is quite a bargain!
Wish you could test NFC, would be amazing find if so
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meh, I could always use a second battery regardless with how much I use any phone, jumped on it and bought it, will update with my findings once I get it
Yes please, test the NFC. Go to a T-Mo store if you have to. Let us know.
Its been already confirmed these batteries dont have NFC.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1748469
Said **** it and ordered 3 haha.
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am i the only one who has always been disappointed with cheap knock off batteries? Every time i've ever tried cheap batteries for any phone they never seem to last as long as OEM and the chargers that come with them break easy and fast.
I finally gave up and just spend the money on OEM from a reputable seller.. am i alone?
No you are not.
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Ditto.
eBay batteries generally suck.
If they are lying about it having NFC then you already know they're lying about it's capacity.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/221058907154?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
or by the same seller on amazon for 8.99
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-GT-I9300-T-mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU/dp/B008AGA6PK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342184710&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+i9300
2pk
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-GT-I9300-T-mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU/dp/B008AQ2JCI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342184710&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+i9300
No NFC...
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How often do you use nfc here in the states though. Google wallet is practically useless and overall id rather have extra battery life over nfc any day but thats just me.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/221058907154?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
or by the same seller on amazon for 8.99
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-GT-I9300-T-mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU/dp/B008AGA6PK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1342184710&sr=8-1&keywords=anker+i9300
2pk
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-GT-I9300-T-mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU/dp/B008AQ2JCI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1342184710&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+i9300
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knowing anker, this will probably have less juice than the oem samsung battery. This might equal to 1900ah and you lose NFC
Just ordered one, hopefully it really is 2200ah because definitely need it to last just as long as the oem. Great Price if it is. I don't think I really need nfc that much so I'm good.
But is there any good charger docks people have used that can charge the phone and the spare battery st the same time?
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Alex2x3 said:
Just ordered one, hopefully it really is 2200ah because definitely need it to last just as long as the oem. Great Price if it is. I don't think I really need nfc that much so I'm good.
But is there any good charger docks people have used that can charge the phone and the spare battery st the same time?
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It is not 2200mAh. Pure bs.
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what the point of buying this when you have original Samsung Batteries for GS3 with NFC for under 15$?
Where?
Might have to cancel and order that especially if their oem.
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I bought a Hyperion and and anker...ended up returning the hyperion.... the battery was crap and lasted about half as long as the anker.... the anker is as good if not better than oem, just without NFC
I have had the Anker for almost 2 weeks now and it seems like it last a little longer than OEM battery and it doesn't get warm at all no matter how heavy you use your phone.
I'm able to get 15+ hrs easily with 2-3 1/2 hrs screen on time at least 30 mins talk time etc etc. For $8.99 not bad at all and yea in the states NFC isn't that important yet.
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I had Anker for my amaze and sensation. They are pretty good. And when they say 2200ah, its no bs! This brand is trusted!
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No NFC...
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what is NFC?
Android Is ReadyTo Play. said:
what is NFC?
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Android Beam and S Beam use NFC.
It's short distance (< 1 inch) always-on communication.
With these batteries you cannot tap 2 android phones to share website links and information, or tap 2 samsung phones together to share files/pictures.
And you can't use Google Wallet, which you get free $10 if you sign up for (free). Wallet works anywhere that has those MasterCard PayPass readers.
Xcor3 said:
I had Anker for my amaze and sensation. They are pretty good. And when they say 2200ah, its no bs! This brand is trusted!
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lol.
It's mAh (milliamps) not "ah." At 2200Ah, you're talking automobile batteries.
Tell you what, instead of of butt-meter claims such as " it seems like it last a little longer than OEM battery" or "They are pretty good. And when they say 2200ah, its no bs! This brand is trusted!", why don't you do a true capacity discharge test and let us know the rating.
purchased one, it's a steal at this price(if its legit) when I looked before they were $38 a piece
polish_pat said:
what the point of buying this when you have original Samsung Batteries for GS3 with NFC for under 15$?
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Yes please, where?
knarfl1 said:
lol.
It's mAh (milliamps) not "ah." At 2200Ah, you're talking automobile batteries.
Tell you what, instead of of butt-meter claims such as " it seems like it last a little longer than OEM battery" or "They are pretty good. And when they say 2200ah, its no bs! This brand is trusted!", why don't you do a true capacity discharge test and let us know the rating.
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are you serious? thats what i meant to say! good thing you didnt correct the OP title too! Do you read reviews when you buy products or ask someone who had used the product before? Because If you dont then I would understand you not trusting them
to give you a heads up http://www.amazon.com/Anker®1900mAh...dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Anker batteries performed better than my Vibrant OEM battery, my MT4G OEM battery, my Sensation OEM battery & my GS2 OEM battery. All results based on the "butt-meter" method. The batteries may not live up to the marketing hype but were always better than what came in the original box. I have 2 GS3s in the house so I need/want NFC but will order anyway.
I have Anker for the S2. Pretty good. I should be getting my 2 pack shortly. Too bad they don't include the universal charger like they did with the S2 double pack.
Hahaha...saw the review on Amazon..."The nfc is working half the time." Hahaha... It's funny how people buy things online without reading anything.
With spare batteries...you should worry less about how you manage the battery life now...if it dies...just swap! :good:
People that haven't bought these Anker batteries and talk crap don't really know what they are talking about. I had these before for 3 of my other phones and they perform just as well as the OEM minus the NFC. Thanks for the heads up civic! You can't beat $16 for two shipped to your door
Since my current battery is almost dead, I need to buy a new one, but there are a lot of choices on ebay so I have no idea which one to buy. Fake batteries are few times cheaper than genuine ones. But how do they compare? Are they much worse? What is your experience?
krneki10 said:
Since my current battery is almost dead, I need to buy a new one, but there are a lot of choices on ebay so I have no idea which one to buy. Fake batteries are few times cheaper than genuine ones. But how do they compare? Are they much worse? What is your experience?
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Always buy genuine. You get what you pay for. That being said on my gs3 I bought an extended battery from zero lemon and although it was pricey for 7,000 mah it was awesome. Don't know if they make one for this phone.
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mtec-Akku-f...DA_Akkus&hash=item3cc23d8094&autorefresh=true
That one seems to be high quality, and 2500 mAh is way more than stock. Do you think is worth trying it out?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mtec-Akku-f...DA_Akkus&hash=item3cc23d8094&autorefresh=true
That one seems to be high quality, and 2500 mAh is way more than stock. Do you think is worth trying it out?
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That's really cheap. I'd so no. Remember its cheap for a reason.
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krneki10 said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mtec-Akku-f...DA_Akkus&hash=item3cc23d8094&autorefresh=true
That one seems to be high quality, and 2500 mAh is way more than stock. Do you think is worth trying it out?
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You could do it. I mean, if its garbage you only lost 12 bucks.. Worth trying out.. You are aware that only oem batterys have nfc? You could also search for some reviews if youre not sure..
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I have a 3500 mah extended battery that gives me around 4 hours battery life at minimum. My phone now is ugly and a bit heavy but it is usable till the end of the day without worry that it might run out of juice.