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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
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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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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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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
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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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npompei said:
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.
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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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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 $38 a piece
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what the point of buying this when you have original Samsung Batteries for GS3 with NFC for under 15$?
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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 $16 for two shipped to your door
Are there any extended batteries out for this phone without added bulk?
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Are there any extended batteries out for this phone without added bulk?
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I just did q little more research. I think I found a 2300mAh battery but who knows if it tests out. Anyone else care to share input?
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2200MAH - ANKER
google or ebay it.
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2200MAH - ANKER
google or ebay it.
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Isn't the OEM battery 2100Mh? Is it really that much better?
Look up my testing. I repeatedly getting 10% more but you have to follow the instruction that comes with the battery.
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I've tried aftermarket batteries of that small of difference, I personally believe samsung makes their stock batteries of higher quality than the 10$ dollar ankers or the likes therof. Therefore, I think its a wash as far as daily phone hours of usage. But I'm pretty confident the cheap aftermarkets won't last as long in the long run. I think the best option is just get a replacement battery, have it charging all day, use your phone to your hearts content, no extra bulk. Then at around 7 or 8 when its getting low if you had a big usage day, pop out the battery, put in the new one. We should be grateful as g3 users that we have this option eh.
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2200MAH - ANKER
google or ebay it.
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Does the anker have nfc?
Even if Anker claims 2200, it's true rating is under 2050. Stick to stock.
Polarcell 2400mAh
great quality. costs 13€ in germany, should be around 15$ - but im not sure if its availabe in the us
does not have nfc, but according to some posts in a german forum, there will be a polarcell battery with nfc in the near future.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/PolarCell-Ak...181?pt=DE_Handy_PDA_Akkus&hash=item4d038edd35
angie4u said:
I just get 2 samsung batteries. cant find any good batteries that are same size as the original samsung ones.
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This may be a lie but go to ebay and type in "samsung galaxy s3 battery". Batteries of the same size at 3150mah???!!??? :fingers-crossed:
What do you guys think?
sheriffa said:
This may be a lie but go to ebay and type in "samsung galaxy s3 battery". Batteries of the same size at 3150mah???!!??? :fingers-crossed:
What do you guys think?
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probably fake ones, same size and + 50% :s
sheriffa said:
This may be a lie but go to ebay and type in "samsung galaxy s3 battery". Batteries of the same size at 3150mah???!!??? :fingers-crossed:
What do you guys think?
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Fake, but feel free to buy it and test it.
Has anyone bought one of the cheaper 2000mah batteries from eBay? Made my xpower or dste? I was wondering if they work and if there's a difference in battery life
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They seem to last less or about the same as stock 1750 mah one . Buy 2000 mah OEM one it has NFC and it will give u extra couple hours .
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All these higher capacity rated batteries are a joke, these companies that sell these batteries can't fit more capacity into the same sized battery, its just not possible.
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They seem to last less or about the same as stock 1750 mah one . Buy 2000 mah OEM one it has NFC and it will give u extra couple hours .
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Any chance the OEM one will fit the stock battery cover? I have a white nexus that's why I'm asking
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Its gonna bulge where camera is with stock cover
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and this ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...293?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19cc199a05
says original samsung, its better than 1750 stock ?
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and this ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original-...293?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19cc199a05
says original samsung, its better than 1750 stock ?
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Yea better but cover is not included .
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Yea better but cover is not included .
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Try this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/120832462...NX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_5376wt_905
Same seller but it includes a battery cover
I have purchased 3 of the 2000 mah XPower batteries! They work perfectly fine!! It gives me more life than the stock 1750 mah!
Also its the exact same size as that of the stock battery... So no worries abt an extra back door!
And I got 3 of them + the wall charger for the battery for less than $10 on ebay!!
So now i have totally 4 batteries - 3x2000 + 1x1750 = 7750 mah!!
Definitely worth it rather than holding a clunky phone with an extended 3000+ mah batteries!!
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I have purchased 3 of the 2000 mah XPower batteries! They work perfectly fine!! It gives me more life than the stock 1750 mah!
Also its the exact same size as that of the stock battery... So no worries abt an extra back door!
And I got 3 of them + the wall charger for the battery for less than $10 on ebay!!
So now i have totally 4 batteries - 3x2000 + 1x1750 = 7750 mah!!
Definitely worth it rather than holding a clunky phone with an extended 3000+ mah batteries!!
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That's great to hear, thanks for sharing.
Do you happen to have a link to the eBay listing you bought it from? I can only find 2 batteries + charger for $10 shipped.
like this one (ebay. com/itm/2-x-2000mAh-Battery-US-Wall-USB-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-/251006868539?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a712cdc3b)
2 is fine of course but 3 would be even better! TIA
0micron said:
That's great to hear, thanks for sharing.
Do you happen to have a link to the eBay listing you bought it from? I can only find 2 batteries + charger for $10 shipped.
like this one (ebay. com/itm/2-x-2000mAh-Battery-US-Wall-USB-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-/251006868539?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a712cdc3b)
2 is fine of course but 3 would be even better! TIA
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Thanks, I did see that one, although it comes out to $13 including shipping. I was hoping to find a $10 one that included shipping but I think that may be asking for too much So I'll probably just go for the 2 pack + charger for $10 shipped. That will give me 3 batteries total, which should be plenty of juice.
Anyways, I appreciate you taking the time to look. Thanks!
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Thanks, I did see that one, although it comes out to $13 including shipping. I was hoping to find a $10 one that included shipping but I think that may be asking for too much So I'll probably just go for the 2 pack + charger for $10 shipped. That will give me 3 batteries total, which should be plenty of juice.
Anyways, I appreciate you taking the time to look. Thanks!
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I wonder if they're stock size and actually 2000mah and not some lower capacity just labeled as 2000
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I wonder if they're stock size and actually 2000mah and not some lower capacity just labeled as 2000
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I'm not sure either, sacthegreat was the only person to respond and he/she said that these batteries did have more capacity. I think it would be very difficult to measure this anyway, since there isn't a direct measurement for mah in the phone. And because the difference in capacity is relatively small (~14%) I'm not sure how easy it is to notice in daily use; changes in how the phone is used could mask the capacity difference.
So I've made up my mind, I think that I'm going to try two different brands of batteries (+charger) and see if one is better than the other
ebay. com/itm/2000mAh-Li-ion-Replacement-Battery-For-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-I9250-/260967842252?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3cc2e541cc
and
ebay. com/itm/1750mAh-Battery-US-Wall-USB-Charger-Samsung-Galaxy-Nexus-Prime-i9250-/251022382262?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a721994b6
The total comes out to $10 shipped, which is the same price as buying the two pack with charger. So hopefully this will increase the odds of getting at least one good battery
I totally missed the shipping in the link I gave, sorry as I had no intention of buying it and didnt realize shipping wasnt included. I would just get the 2 batteries as I dont think the extra 3rd battery is worth like 30% more but if you need a lot of battery, I guess you can go for it. I dont have any experience with this battery but do with Hyperions and those have worked great for me. I just keep the phone charged and make sure the spare is charged as well. If I did get a bundle with 3 batteries, I think it would be difficult to keep track of all of them and remember which one is charged and which isnt. I like the simplicity of one spare battery and the oem one
It's the stock size itself! And i got a little battery life than the stock battery on my phone! Not a big difference, but i could notice it!
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I totally missed the shipping in the link I gave, sorry as I had no intention of buying it and didnt realize shipping wasnt included. I would just get the 2 batteries as I dont think the extra 3rd battery is worth like 30% more but if you need a lot of battery, I guess you can go for it. I dont have any experience with this battery but do with Hyperions and those have worked great for me. I just keep the phone charged and make sure the spare is charged as well. If I did get a bundle with 3 batteries, I think it would be difficult to keep track of all of them and remember which one is charged and which isnt. I like the simplicity of one spare battery and the oem one
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I just labeled my extra 4 batteries with a marker, so that i can keep track!
But my phone gives such amazing battery backup (both oem + spare)! And even charging is super fast!
I put my dead battery to charge and after 15 min, when i switched it on, it showed 84%!!!! And it discharges also very slowly!
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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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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.
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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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.
FC809 said:
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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sasquatchotragavaca said:
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.
optimummind said:
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?
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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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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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