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Official extended batterys?

I've seen a bunch of battery on eBay. But I'm worried since their mostly from China. Does anyone have experience with one of these or know of an official desire or inspire battery?
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I haven't seen one yet. Those cheap batteries often are no where near the capacity they claim so steer clear for now

I bought one from eBay for $4.89. It claims to be 1600 mah. So far it hasn't given me a problem but the battery life seems to be about the same than the official one.
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calin75 said:
I bought one from eBay for $4.89. It claims to be 1600 mah. So far it hasn't given me a problem but the battery life seems to be about the same than the official one
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Id love to see some side by side comparisons to decide if I want one.
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bought a 1600 one for a few bucks as well but i plan on just using it as a backup

rajmahal772 said:
bought a 1600 one for a few bucks as well but i plan on just using it as a backup
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Guess I'll wait for a name brand 1400-1600 to come out
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I have been looking for a longer lasting battery as well. My battery only lasts about 8hrs if I use it alot.

Anyone care to review batteries they've bought?
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The DHD uses the same battery and I found a 1600 mah on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270665597794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It's pricey, but I suppose I'd rather it be pricey than $3 bucks, lol. AND it's in the US. I may give it a look see. What do you guys think?
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mrdlpatterson said:
The DHD uses the same battery and I found a 1600 mah on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270665597794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It's pricey, but I suppose I'd rather it be pricey than $3 bucks, lol. AND it's in the US. I may give it a look see. What do you guys think?
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why pay so much for battery? i got charger at home, car, work. less then $15.

There are quite a few other 1600mAh Desire HD batteries on eBay, mostly in Hong Kong, one in Canada, for significantly less than the $103 price. That's just an insane amount of money to pay for a battery. Personally I'm happy to find one that performs as well as the stock battery and pair it with a plug-in charger so I can swap mid-day if needed. It would be killer to find a battery charger for the car too.

mrdlpatterson said:
The DHD uses the same battery and I found a 1600 mah on ebay....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270665597794&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
It's pricey, but I suppose I'd rather it be pricey than $3 bucks, lol. AND it's in the US. I may give it a look see. What do you guys think?
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I agree, why in the world would anyone pay $105 for a battery!?!?
Does said battery make me breakfast in the AM?

rant said:
There are quite a few other 1600mAh Desire HD batteries on eBay, mostly in Hong Kong, one in Canada, for significantly less than the $103 price. That's just an insane amount of money to pay for a battery. Personally I'm happy to find one that performs as well as the stock battery and pair it with a plug-in charger so I can swap mid-day if needed. It would be killer to find a battery charger for the car too.
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Why not just plug the phone in while in the car? The adapters/cables are only a few bucks.

newter55 said:
Why not just plug the phone in while in the car? The adapters/cables are only a few bucks.
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Well the reason people buy extended batteries are because they're away from some type of charger, or don't want to hassle with a charger all day. I am one who wants to get the maximum possible out of a device, without compromising on reprogramming things to conserve battery. I'd LOVE to see a 1600 mah battery that got good reviews, but thus far everyone says since they're made with cheap chinese cells, it's really a 1200 mah battery labeled 1600.

I do plug the phone in while in the car, but it would be nice to have a spare battery charging while on the go as well, sort of a charge it and forget it type of thing in case it's needed while out.

rant said:
I do plug the phone in while in the car, but it would be nice to have a spare battery charging while on the go as well, sort of a charge it and forget it type of thing in case it's needed while out.
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I'd say the same but the replacement procedure for getting the phone open is such a hassle, I'd prefer an extended length battery, lol

hey guys, i was wondering if a higher mah battery would work find in my inspire, i was thinking of getting a evo shift battery, which is 1500mah, would it work?!

bella92108 said:
I agree, why in the world would anyone pay $105 for a battery!?!?
Does said battery make me breakfast in the AM?
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This auction is back down to $4.89. A lot of the time, when a retailer is out of stock of something, they'll jack up the price of the auction, rather than having to pull/repost the auction. This way they don't have to pay the fee to have it removed/readded, but no one in their *right* mind would buy one. I've seen this a lot with Inspire accessories...no one can keep anything in stock.

I ordered this one from Amazon and it is from HTC.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CWWWJ4
And if it is garbage I can use Amazon's A to Z return policy, so I am covered. I would rather try Amazon before I would use E-bay, with Amazon there is always a way to get your money back with e-bay there is not.

moe3754 said:
I ordered this one from Amazon and it is from HTC.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004CWWWJ4
And if it is garbage I can use Amazon's A to Z return policy, so I am covered. I would rather try Amazon before I would use E-bay, with Amazon there is always a way to get your money back with e-bay there is not.
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That's not FROM HTC that's FOR HTC and fully after market. Boo.

G2x ebay battery

Has anyone bought the batteries from ebay that are like 8 bucks? They look very fishy and i dont wanna risk it so just lookin for feedback. If not anyone know where i can get a legit LG one?
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Two threads below yours:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076707

GideonX said:
Two threads below yours:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076707
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Those are supposed to be real OEM batteries I think.
The OP means the dirt cheap Hong Kong batteries on eBay, they often come with a charger, 2 batteries, for like 9-12 shipped.
I ordered a pair of 1500 mah and a pair of 1800 mah batteries for my evo from eBay. The 1800 cost a little more.
I go through battery life like crazy. I pretty much always keep one in my pocket, and depending how much time I spent near a charger, would end up using the backup 3-4 times a week. After I got the 1800's I threw the 1500s in a box, and put my HTC battery away too, that way its in great shape when I sell the Evo.
Never had any trouble. I would guess that the mah ratings are inflated, and the 1800s got more like the stock HTC 1500mah life, and the 1500 ebay batteries weren't quite as good as the HTC battery. But never had any issues. If I can get away with keeping the G2x, a pair of spares off ebay with a charger will be the first thing I buy. I bought the same 1500mah pair and charger for my father in law, and he hasn't had any problems either.
The chargers, BTW, have been garbage. You have to seat the battery a couple of times to get it to charge, and the fold out plug doesn't hold up very well. But they don't seem to have a negative effect on the batteries.

I got a charger and 2 batteries off of ebay for like $12, works great!

+1 on the charger + two batteries from ebay. Work just fine. Used the same type for my G2, too.

I also have a set of 3 knockoff batteries and the extra charger. They hold a fair charge, less than stock, but for $12 I will happily carry a couple. Worth getting also is a solar charger, just in case, for similar $$.
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Seidio Innocell 3500mAh- worth or not??

Hi guys I am thinking of getting a battery wih large capacity.. came across the following one..
http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innoce...3UQO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320682316&sr=8-1
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http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-Tmobile-Extended-3000mAh-Replacement/dp/B004U89YRS/ref=pd_sbs_cps_8 << Does this work for Desire Z>>
Is it worth buying ? I read that this not cheap chinese company so the chanes of the battery blowing up and giving good battery backup is possible but is it really worth it? Does it give a good backup??
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Not worth it guys!!?? No comments !!

i have a 3500 mha from ebay cheap and it last me way more than a 1800mha

I probably couldntt live without my 3600mah mugen battery. I say go for it
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ty scottmog and rubene66
what kinda backup do guys get? I just ordered it..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=1432031

Don't know what u mean by backup

scottmog said:
Don't know what u mean by backup
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basically meant how long does it last?..

MEkANiK said:
basically meant how long does it last?..
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i am a very very heavy user and i get two full days mourning til night.
on my stock battery i would get about 12-14 hours normally, less then an entire day.
i think because of the fact i have a bigger battery i leave more stuff on and use even more...

3500 mAh Seidio and eBay China knockoffs
I got the Seidio 3500 mAh several months ago (Sep) and I am glad I did. I wasn't making it past 5:00 PM without it. I also picked up a few of the eBay knock offs, 3500 mAh, from China. They didn't work nearly as well as the Seidio but for only $10 I can't complain. I mostly stick with the Seidio for every day stuff. If I'm traveling I pack the extra China batteries as backups.
One thing about these 3500 mAh batteries is that the phone won't fit in the cradle/docking station chargers. And the battery by itself won't charge in the extra charging bay because of the orientation of the electrodes to the battery.
On standalone chargers for just the battery by itself, I did find one universal charger that can charge the extended battery standalone, from ebay from China. The universal charger that worked was called the "3G Portable Commerce Multi-purpose Battery Charger USB".

Compared to the ebay ones, how much more do you get?
For the ebay ones, do you still get more than the stock battery?
Because if you get at least 2000mah from the ebay ones and they don't explode, I'm thinking of getting one.
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Alternative to PowerSkin Monstrosity

If you're anything like me, the sexy thin-ness of this phone is one of the reasons you decided on it, and to put a powerskin monstrosity on it isn't an option; especially at $50 on sale! I personally have had an Xpal 8000mAh "portable" charger for a long time, and love it, but its fairly bulky, and takes a while to recharge, so it's gotten less practical of late.
So I did a little poking around on Amazon and found this:
The PowerGen Mobile Juice Pack.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004UP491W/ref=mp_s_a_3?qid=1338131488&sr=8-3
I plan to pick up two and always have one on me, while the other one is charging, and for $44 that's $6 cheaper than the PowerSkin on sale, so is a no-brainer for me.
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Product Features:
*High Capacity, 2900mAh, 130% of the iPhone battery life
*Slim, Sleek, Compact, portable and stylish Design. Convenient to carry in your pocket or purse and Leave it plugged in to your phone
*Rechargeable: Convenient rechargeable battery allowing you to always have a battery charging backup when you are away from a AC outlet
*Smart Design: With Built in Micro USB Lead for recharging nearly all Android Devices.
*Package includes: PowerGen Juice Pack, User Guide, and Micro USB Cable . ( OEM Cable required when recharging iPhone or iPod)
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You know you dont always have to keep the PowerSkin on it, right? You could just put it on when you actually need the extra power?

moonrock said:
You know you dont always have to keep the PowerSkin on it, right? You could just put it on when you actually need the extra power?
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Kind of makes the PowerSkin pointless that way, doesn't it? I mean you could spend $50-$60 on a 1500mAh back up charger that either makes your phone ugly and provides little protection while on,, or $22 for a 2900mAh back up charger that lets you keep the case of your choice on the phone, including no case at all... I can't see a good argument for the PowerSkin, sorry.
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I wouldn't necessarily put mine in the PowerSkin at all times, but when I do, it'd mean not having to carry around a separate pack. Days that I know I'll be out/using my device ALL DAY that I'd want the extra power, basically.
I already have a general case to use on regular days, I'd swap it out with the PowerSkin on days I felt it was necessary to have the extra power.
*shrug* to each their own.

I agree with everything said here - the case is obnoxiously big and it is completely unnecessary for the nub coming out of the side. I also agree that if you had a time when you needed the extra juice, maybe a function where you would be hammering the camera away, you could throw the skin on. To me, $60+ is unreasonable to use once in a while. I'm probably going to get the S3 which will come stock with 2100 mAh and then I'm sure we could find a 2500+ mAh - plenty to go around and no extra thickness.

I think this Anker battery pack is a much better deal
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-5600mAh-External-Flashlight-Motorola/dp/B005K7192G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338306512&sr=8-1
5600mAh for $34 basically mean you can give the phone a few full charges and it also include a bunch of different of adapters to charge different devices.

I was actually researching after I noticed that the Zagg one was 50% off for Memorial day (6000 mah for $50), but it has AWFUL reviews, so I went digging for a different model.
The reviews on the PowerGen Mobile Juice models are overwhelmingly positive -
5200 mah (single usb port) for $33.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VBNYDS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=AKBC2HTGGFZVH
8400 mah (two usb ports) for $49.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073F92OK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AKBC2HTGGFZVH

There's a bunch of options, but the 2900mAh version in the op I like because it is thin like the phone and doesn't stretch my pocket even with the phone in there with it. Those others aren't as slim/convenient, but are still better than the PowerSkin.
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moonrock said:
I was actually researching after I noticed that the Zagg one was 50% off for Memorial day (6000 mah for $50), but it has AWFUL reviews, so I went digging for a different model.
The reviews on the PowerGen Mobile Juice models are overwhelmingly positive -
5200 mah (single usb port) for $33.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005VBNYDS/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&m=AKBC2HTGGFZVH
8400 mah (two usb ports) for $49.99
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0073F92OK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=AKBC2HTGGFZVH
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The Anker branded has 5600mAh also at same price and a lot of good reviews like the PowerGen.

I would like to find a case with external battery integrated just like the xpal but cheaper. The xpal is nice but it cost too much, anyone know if there is an alternative?

Xpal makes a case of a battery in it?
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MadJoe said:
Xpal makes a case of a battery in it?
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yea but it cost 50 us dollars and the battery has just 1500 ma

anything for us uk members?

I bought my mobile battery from thinkgeek.com its a newtrent and has 9900mah I forget how much I payed for it exactly but it has two USB ports. Each output a good 5v/12a. It's a bit heavy but 9900 mah is wellworth it and besides one step closer to being zombie apocalypse ready lol. Also I have like a million gadgets and something always needs to be charged
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Safety of replacement batteries

I'm looking for a replacement battery for my S4. Since it's replacement it doesn't have to be as good. What scares me though is that those cheap ebay/dealextreme batteries might hurt my phone somehow (those golden batteries etc). Is this possible, or is it safe to use those 'fake' batteries?
Also I would love if you guys could recommend a decent replacement battery for a good price (even better with a wall battery charger).

Check out the thread for registering your device with Samsung. You get a 50% off coupon to their store.
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mnazary said:
Check out the thread for registering your device with Samsung. You get a 50% off coupon to their store.
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Sadly I don't think that's possible in my country...

sofar so good
i bought some there (Ebay) was a deal 3 batteries and battery charger for 10 bucks. haven't had any problems yet. going on a week and a half.

Bmxshay92 said:
i bought some there (Ebay) was a deal 3 batteries and battery charger for 10 bucks. haven't had any problems yet. going on a week and a half.
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Could you share a link please?

Buy a Zerolemon.

blackknightavalon said:
Buy a Zerolemon.
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I have a problem with the huge ass batteries, I like my phone the way it is, so I'm looking for regular size.

frrlod said:
I have a problem with the huge ass batteries, I like my phone the way it is, so I'm looking for regular size.
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Suit yourself, but I'm going on 19 hours off of a full charge with my Zerolemon and I still have 55% left.

frrlod said:
I have a problem with the huge ass batteries, I like my phone the way it is, so I'm looking for regular size.
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ZeroLemon will be doing a regular sized battery as well which is what i'm waiting for. And ZeroLemon are known for their reliability (and actually being 3000 mAh). I wouldn't trust the ebay ones.

i got one of this to test and it was the perfect replacement battery. So just ordered this from amazon expecting delivery right about now...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8L1NC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

jax5ter said:
i got one of this to test and it was the perfect replacement battery. So just ordered this from amazon expecting delivery right about now...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CI8L1NC/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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After some research I came to a conclusion I want that one too. Can you check if it's just the same size as the original battery? As I've seen some Anker batteries which were good but slightly too large.

frrlod said:
After some research I came to a conclusion I want that one too. Can you check if it's just the same size as the original battery? As I've seen some Anker batteries which were good but slightly too large.
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the one i tested was non nfc, these are nfc enabled but i doubt that would make them that much bigger to bulge, but ill let you know as soon as this UPS man arrives at my office, gotta love amazon prime! :laugh:

I bought the Anker batteries. Get 2 batteries and a wall charger. The wall charger also has a USB port which can output 1A, which it pretty good to carry around if needed. I've read reviews how when these first came out it was a really tight fit, but it seems that they made adjustments because the ones I received fit in just fine, like the OEM ones.

Being that I dont have 10 post I can't post urls this is
Seller name was -valuebuybattery
Title-3X Battery for Samsung Galaxy SIV S4 GT-i9500 with External Charger 3250 mAh

worth it
I almost always buy the cheapo chinese batteries for my phones. Here are my findings:
They will last throughout the day about as long as genuine batteries... for the 1st year
After the 1st year, they will start to degrade.... depending on your use, lack of use, temperature, etc... I have some 2.5 year old chinese epic 4g batteries that still work.. but only last about 4 hours. My original battery will still go a good 12hrs. I only keep them around for emergencies, but I don't really use that phone anymore.
The cheapo chargers that come w/ it is very handy and usually work pretty well.
Depending on how much you use them, they will last you a couple years.
Why i think they are worth it:
For ten bucks, they are a great backup battery. By that I mean, when get home from work and my battery is almost dead.... I can swap out the battery for the rest of the evening and don't have to put my phone on the charger till bed.
I'm a normal smart phone user, a normal batter will last me the day most days. I don't game or do too many intensive things..
I get them because I know that I will get a new phone every 1.5 to 2 years... so why do my batteries need to outlast the phone?
Who shouldn't use them:
People who really drain their batteries. They simply won't go as many recharge cycles as a normal battery (by that I mean full empty to full charge).
Tips:
Mark your crappy batteries with a permanent marker. The chinese clones look so good that you probably can't tell the difference between them and a real on. Mark the fake ones so that you can use your real on days when you know you really need lasting power. This isn't so important the first 9 months... but after that it could be.
Watch for reviews on a good battery seller (if buying from ebay)... there are good cheap-o batteries and their are crappy ones. I like to let other people figure it out