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I lost the battery for mine and would like to replace it if possible. Anyone that could give me a model number to order. I'm in Mexico and the guys at the phone stores are more interested in selling me an overpriced phone with a tv. Over the air tv mind you. wtf.
muqali said:
I lost the battery for mine and would like to replace it if possible. Anyone that could give me a model number to order. I'm in Mexico and the guys at the phone stores are more interested in selling me an overpriced phone with a tv. Over the air tv mind you. wtf.
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Model Number of battery HTC Tornado / SDA / SP5m original battery ---> ST26B, ST-26B, ST 26B (1150mAh)
Thanks, found and ordered one from Amazon. Girlfriend needs a cheap unlocked phone so I dug this one up till an android she likes, is from a good manufacturer and is in her price range comes up.
Try to get an original one of the ST26* (A,B,C). The ones from Samsung (A) or Sanyo (C) perform best from my experience. There are several offers on ebay from American sellers. Despite these are used, all original ones I had have outperformed the Chinese copies.
In the meantime I measured about 30-40 such batteries (see my signature) and NONE of the aftermarket meets the quality of either Sanyo or Samsung.
Search on ebay for "OEM ST26C Battery" - and make sure with the seller that you get one from Sanyo.
For $9 for a phone to just tinker with, the one I got says ST26B, but has a Celxpert sticker on it. Looks like it's covering the original sticker. So far, at full charge it looks to be ok. We'll see how long it has on standby.
The Celxpert are original ones as well - however not so common. I have seen the following original batteries:
- ST26A: Samsung - 1050mAh, also (seldom) 1150mAh
- ST26B: Maxell - 1050mAh or Celxpert - 1150 mAh
- ST26C: all 1150 mAh from Sanyo
Look at my signature for a method to measure the battery capacity with the device itself.
Anybody have a good source for cheap SK4G batteries? Share here, please!
so, upon searching for the serial number on the batteries - it appears that it is the same as was used for the Intercept - can anyone confirm this?? i may just hop into a sprint store to see if they will let me test one or something.
Link to battery on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Batte...N98O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303934044&sr=8-1
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so, upon searching for the serial number on the batteries - it appears that it is the same as was used for the Intercept - can anyone confirm this?? i may just hop into a sprint store to see if they will let me test one or something.
Link to battery on Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Batte...N98O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1303934044&sr=8-1
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Good detective work! I just ordered a cheap knock-off from eBay:
(Link removed. These cads jacked their prices up five-fold after I linked them here. Just search eBay for "Samsung Incept battery")
It's shipping from Brooklyn, so hopefully I should have it in a couple days. Will report back.
Perfect! Let me know - I didn't get a chance to go to the store to see if Sprint had any. The Intercept not being a current phone makes me think they probably wouldn't have one anyways.
my wife has the dreaded samsung intercept and i will look at the battery in my sk4g this weekend and report back!
Great news! My Samsung Intercept clone battery has arrived and I can confirm that Intercept batteries work in the Sidekick 4G!
More info:
Shortly after the Sidekick 4G was released moonrock noticed that the part number on the SK battery was the same as the part number listed online for the Samsung Intercept's battery.
I took a chance and ordered one from a seller on eBay, and it works! It's currently running my phone.
Two notes: I don't recommend the eBay seller I used. They raised their prices five-fold when I linked them here. I've deleted that link. Just search for a Samsung Incept battery.
The battery I received is marked as 1500mah, but it weighs 15% less than the stock battery (27g vs 31gr) so I can't imagine it actually has the same capacity. Most aftermarket batteries are crappier than the OEM one, but at least they're cheap crap! Buyer beware.
AWESOME news, thank you for confirming!!!!!
good source
find people with broken phones and offer a few bucks for the battery. i usually end up getting them for free because once a phone breaks people instantly go buy a new one. smh i actually just got a battery out of a broken transform for free the other day
Hi I am a eBay seller and someone told me that I can sell the Evo 3d/Amaze 4G battery for use on the G14.
Before I advertise the battery, I would like to find someone that is using that phone.
I will send a battery for free(USA and Canada only). (1 only need one person)
I would like to know if it is working using the original backdoor. (The battery seem to be a little thicker than the OEM Sensation 4G.
Here is the battery I sell:
ebay.com/itm/280812034436
These battery are reputable Andida Brand that are rigorously tested by the manufacturer. So there is no risk for your phone.
langecornu.com/Andida/AndidaBatteryTestReport.pdf
I only need 1 person, first come first serve.
PM me here
Thank you for all your requests. I already found someone
Results to come
I just purchased a battery on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NT2X4XG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It arrived today and I was a little surprised by the "Retail Packaging." Not sure what I was expecting, but seeing other Samsung product packaging, something similar.
Pulled the battery from my phone to check for difference, and everything looks exactly the same except for the serial portion. The text is a bit different than my original battery, with fatter letters. The QR code also looks different. Everything else looks exactly the same...
Anyone have any idea? Would hate to think I ponied up $25 to Amazon for a bootleg.
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I just purchased a battery on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NT2X4XG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
It arrived today and I was a little surprised by the "Retail Packaging." Not sure what I was expecting, but seeing other Samsung product packaging, something similar.
Pulled the battery from my phone to check for difference, and everything looks exactly the same except for the serial portion. The text is a bit different than my original battery, with fatter letters. The QR code also looks different. Everything else looks exactly the same...
Anyone have any idea? Would hate to think I ponied up $25 to Amazon for a bootleg.
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It's hard to tell to be honest... Due to the fact that you can just put a sticker on any battery that has a similar color, shape, and texture. You can compare the markers marks, serial numbers, and other text but not all Samsung batteries are made or sold from one factory. I've bought some from Amazon myself (3 in fact) and haven't ever had a problem. Heck, samsung doesn't even offer new ones anymore on their website. I just mark mine with a sharpy for their age etc. and use a battery only charger connected to a fast charger and am very happy with my set up. It seems that SOME of the batteries are refurbs but they are generally sold as such. Higher price and good reviews help as well. I would just go by performance since there is nothing else you can do since our devices are older at this point. Sorry I couldn't help with more...
Oh here's the link to my latest one that works fine for me. In fact... I think yours is from the same place. I'm pretty damn sure it's genuine.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OQLMJR6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
And here's the link to my battery only charger (again this is connected to a QC 2.0 charger for best results!)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UFCRO0W/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Thanks for the response. Ya, i get it's older now, and bootlegs are all over the place. It's just a pain in the ass not to get ripped off nowadays buying phone accessories. On the plus side I guess we have options!
Only way is to buy directly from Samsung or buy a non-OEM battery that's likely not going to be copied such as from Anker
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Only way is to buy directly from Samsung or buy a non-OEM battery that's likely not going to be copied such as from Anker
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In general, this.
If you can't buy directly from the manufacturer anymore, buy a trusted third party battery. No one is going to bother faking a third party battery.
However, in my experience, any item sold and shipped directly by Amazon is trustworthy. The link you provided says it's shipped from and sold by Amazon.com, so you should be safe.
Just compared two original Samsung batteries for the S5, one that came with an SM-G900F (international S5), and one that comes with the S5's spare battery charging system (sold at Best Buy in the US). There were plenty of small differences in the battery labeling.
Why bother with Samsung official crap batteries? My note 4 original battery lasted 3 months from brand new to dead. I purchased a new Anker from Amazon and its over 8 months without issue and still holds an incredible charge. 20$ beats Samsung official any day in my book, I bought myself two just to have one handy but I have yet to date needed it.
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Why bother with Samsung official crap batteries? My note 4 original battery lasted 3 months from brand new to dead. I purchased a new Anker from Amazon and its over 8 months without issue and still holds an incredible charge. 20$ beats Samsung official any day in my book, I bought myself two just to have one handy but I have yet to date needed it.
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Anker has NFC and FastCharge?
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Anker has NFC and FastCharge?
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Yes and yes.
NFC is done through the the stock cover and fast charging is done through the charger with the operating system. I only use anker now and both fast charging with NFC most definitely works.
I am running AOSP as well so it even works through AOSP.
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I've just bought a "genuine Samsung Extra Battery Kit" and was told that all their stock is genuine. It's really the external charging cradle/coffin that I'm after as opposed to the battery (I always buy Anker as replacements) and I found you can't buy them from Sammy in the UK anymore so I've had to go trawling the net. Does anyone have any pointers as how I can check?
Once the battery is charged I'll check that the NFC and fast charging work, but I've no idea about the cradle and how to check....
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I've just bought a "genuine Samsung Extra Battery Kit" and was told that all their stock is genuine. It's really the external charging cradle/coffin that I'm after as opposed to the battery (I always buy Anker as replacements) and I found you can't buy them from Sammy in the UK anymore so I've had to go trawling the net. Does anyone have any pointers as how I can check?
Once the battery is charged I'll check that the NFC and fast charging work, but I've no idea about the cradle and how to check....
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Looking at my external charging cradle/coffin, I would say that the printing on the sticky label would not be so sharp on a cheap fake.
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Looking at my external charging cradle/coffin, I would say that the printing on the sticky label would not be so sharp on a cheap fake.
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Which sticky label are we talking here? Looking at the cradle I can't see anything that's stuck on - or is it the labelling on the base that'll currently be covered by the charging battery? Roughly how long does it take to charge your battery using the standard Sammy 2A charger?
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Which sticky label are we talking here? Looking at the cradle I can't see anything that's stuck on - or is it the labelling on the base that'll currently be covered by the charging battery? Roughly how long does it take to charge your battery using the standard Sammy 2A charger?
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Yes, the label is under the battery. Not sure about the time to charge, I must admit I've never timed it - I just put it in, and leave it.
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Yes, the label is under the battery. Not sure about the time to charge, I must admit I've never timed it - I just put it in, and leave it.
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Guess I'll have to wait till it's charged and then have a look. And, just to check, is yours the genuine version?
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Guess I'll have to wait till it's charged and then have a look. And, just to check, is yours the genuine version?
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Yes - mine is genuine. Sourced from EE in the UK.
Just bought a replacement battery direct from the Samsung UK site - £25 but worth it for the peace of mind, and knowledge that it's definitely genuine. Free delivery.
EDIT: Ordered at 5:00pm, it's now the next morning and my battery has arrived - great speed for free delivery! (Now, if only Samsung could get their firmware updates out as fast!)
EDIT: Genuine Samsung packaging (with the window on the front of the box, and a plastic container for the battery) and manufacture date of last month, so fresh off the assembly line
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Just bought a replacement battery direct from the Samsung UK site - £25 but worth it for the peace of mind, and knowledge that it's definitely genuine. Free delivery.
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I'm telling you guys, go with anker, they are far more reliable and cheaper. They outlast Samsung garbage batteries but to each his or her own.
And baffled why there is so much worry over original OEM batteries. Samsung batteries are totally junk.
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I'm telling you guys, go with anker, they are far more reliable and cheaper. They outlast Samsung garbage batteries but to each his or her own.
And baffled why there is so much worry over original OEM batteries. Samsung batteries are totally junk.
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Personally, I'm trying to work out if the unit I bought is likely to be a fake. Yes, you've already voiced your opinion on this topic, hence why I'm confused as to why you need to give the same again? You don't rate Samsung batteries based on your personal experiences. That's fair enough. But you've already rubbished them and said that you use Anker ones and I'm sure that's been duely noted by all of us reading this. But posting the same thing again in response to a conversation between two people who've already purchased Samsung units doesn't really help anyone, in this context.
From my experience, I had both Samsung and Anker batteries fail on me when I was travelling round India. The Sammy one's included the old battery that was on it's last legs and a cheapie (that was included in an order for other S3 stuff from ebay) but I had 2 out of 4 Anker ones die on me - all bought at the same time and all newer than the genuine Samsung one. Anker eventually, after a lot of emailing, gave me a refund for the faulty units. I then bought some more for the Note 3 that replaced the S3, and so far, one Anker for my new Note 4. So I'm not anti Anker - I really like their products (I've a great little bluetooth speaker from them). This is just for a bit of balance.
I also received external Anker chargers that were REALLY low quality junk for the S3 and then the Note 3. They came with 2 batteries direct from Anker on Amazon.com (the UK site didn't have any when I needed them).
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I've charged the new battery and tried using NFC and it works fine - have they started making copies that use NFC (that used to be the way to spot a fake with the S3) or does that mean that I've got a genuine one?
Member conduct.
THREAD CLEANED!!!
I really think some of you guys here need to have a goood look at the rules again.
Specifically the ones listed below after all the nonsense I had to remove from this thread.
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Here's my opinion on this battery talk thread.
I have bought plenty of batteries from amazon for my devices. Some Oem and some not, and I haven't had one problem from none of my aftermarket ones either. Probably because I know how to charge/discharge a new battery. Any type of (new) battery will take a few days to calibrate for whatever device you use.
My motto buy it, test it out (myself) and see if it lives up to your standards. If its faulty for any reason, then return it for a replacement.
I'll end it with this statement, I have't had to return any of the batteries I ordered. And this goes back to my S2 up to my Note 4.
If your a true battery hog like myself then invest in a extended battery and call it a day.
Regards,
Bajanman
FYI There is still one way to get a genuine Samsung battery (NFC) still.
Samsung Extra Battery Kit & Charger from BestBuy.com
Bajanman said:
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I really think some of you guys here need to have a goood look at the rules again.
Specifically the ones listed below after all the nonsense I had to remove from this thread.
Here's my opinion on this battery talk thread.
I have bought plenty of batteries from amazon for my devices. Some Oem and some not, and I haven't had one problem from none of my aftermarket ones either. Probably because I know how to charge/discharge a new battery. Any type of (new) battery will take a few days to calibrate for whatever device you use.
My motto buy it, test it out (myself) and see if it lives up to your standards. If its faulty for any reason, then return it for a replacement.
I'll end it with this statement, I have't had to return any of the batteries I ordered. And this goes back to my S2 up to my Note 4.
If your a true battery hog like myself then invest in a extended battery and call it a day.
Regards,
Bajanman
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Nice work, thank you!
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It can be like going through a minefield to actually get hold of authentic Samsung batteries due to the plethora of fakes being sold and passed off as "Genuine Original....". They look almost identical and some even come in quasi-retail packing.
I actually found two places that definitely do the authentic batteries.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Official...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...207189?hash=item541a763495:g:DjoAAOSwPhdVF-FM
How can you tell? The images of the one in your first link show a fake as the QR code doesn't include the genuine batch number.
While I can't confirm it's still the case I bought 3 genuine batteries from this seller. AT the time he was selling them with the official charger.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original...664929&hash=item419bb7e44c:g:--4AAOSw0JpV4JVL
The serial number and batch numbers checked out OK and I measured the capacity of each of them as being around the 3220mAh of a genuine battery.
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How can you tell? The images of the one in your first link show a fake as the QR code doesn't include the genuine batch number.
While I can't confirm it's still the case I bought 3 genuine batteries from this seller. AT the time he was selling them with the official charger.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original...664929&hash=item419bb7e44c:g:--4AAOSw0JpV4JVL
The serial number and batch numbers checked out OK and I measured the capacity of each of them as being around the 3220mAh of a genuine battery.
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Well I purchased the first one and it looked authentic, came in the plastic hard case, inside the box which many fake don't do. How did you test the mAH and where should the QR code take you?
I've just purchased one in the second link to compare. The one in your link is a little bit more expensive so I will wait and see how the second one fairs as my battery life still is not great.
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How can you tell? The images of the one in your first link show a fake as the QR code doesn't include the genuine batch number.
While I can't confirm it's still the case I bought 3 genuine batteries from this seller. AT the time he was selling them with the official charger.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original...664929&hash=item419bb7e44c:g:--4AAOSw0JpV4JVL
The serial number and batch numbers checked out OK and I measured the capacity of each of them as being around the 3220mAh of a genuine battery.
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I've attached pictures of the 1st one, with serial number and QR code.
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How can you tell? The images of the one in your first link show a fake as the QR code doesn't include the genuine batch number.
While I can't confirm it's still the case I bought 3 genuine batteries from this seller. AT the time he was selling them with the official charger.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Original...664929&hash=item419bb7e44c:g:--4AAOSw0JpV4JVL
The serial number and batch numbers checked out OK and I measured the capacity of each of them as being around the 3220mAh of a genuine battery.
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I also did a scan of the first one with the QR code and you seem to be mistaken when you say the serial number does not match up. The serial number I got was:
GH43-04309A + AA1HA18PS
Which matches the serial number on the battery shown in the picture.
Apologies. I've just scanned the QR code of the battery in your post and it does have the additional 5 digit serial number included. The one in the image from eBay indicated a fake.
The one I scanned from eBay didn't included the last 5 digits.
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Apologies. I've just scanned the QR code of the battery in your post and it does have the additional 5 digit serial number included. The one in the image from eBay indicated a fake.
The one I scanned from eBay didn't included the last 5 digits.
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No problem, I appreciate the reply. How did you check the mAh of your battery?
I use a simple USB Meter although they're cheaper direct from China. I have a few so I've been able to calibrate them by comparing results from discharging and charging the same battery. I've only had one faulty meter so far.
If I use the official Samsung Charger Case then the capacity measures very close to the 3220mAh claimed, usually +-20mAh. If I charge the battery in the phone then the capacity is about 6% less than that shown by charging in the Charge Case.
I've bought around 30 Samsung branded batteries from Amazon, eBay and Samsung UK as well as a couple of other places I won't mention as they should know better and may have been one-offs. 11 of them were genuine, the fakes were either returned for a refund or refunded without hassle once I started quoting the measured capacities.
The fakes generally measure between 1900mAh to 2300mAh and I so far I've been able to identify the them in advance by reading the QR code. If the code doesn't consist of the Product reference+batch number+serial number e.g. GH43-04309A+AA1H119yS+00184 then it inevitably follows (always so far) that they won't have anything close to full capacity. Some of the fakes are starting to come close to the originals in terms of printed font, font colour and even having most of the QR code but none so far have included the final 5 digits which are actually the serial number of the batch. The batch number is unusually printed on the battery as the S/N and it can be the case that 2 genuine batteries have the same S/N printed on them but also have the additional unique 5 digit serial number within the QR code. I got lucky one day and actually spoke to a Samsung techhie who didn't follow the company line that any batteries not bought direct from Samsung were automatically fakes and gave me more information on how to identify them.
I have 3 x N910Fs which is one of the reasons why a have a large stock of batteries (I also have Anker and RAVPower).
whats the best recommended battery brand giving the exact 3220 capacity? pls. share the link for purchase.
Both Anker and RAVPower have the quoted capacity. However in my experience (and Anker have admitted this) they had a bad batch which although having the full capacity deteriorated rapidly. After saying that they provided hassle free support and refunded the cost of the 2 batteries of mine that were affected. Additionally I've had an Anker battery that was either old stock and/or stored badly which only had around 3000mAh capacity from new, that was also refunded.
I've not had any problems as yet with the RAVPower batteries but I've only had them for around 8 months.
Both Anker and RAVPower have the NFC antenna fitted (some other manufacturers don't fit them).
I've not posted links to the above as I'm in the UK but they can be found on Amazon.
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I use a simple USB Meter although they're cheaper direct from China. I have a few so I've been able to calibrate them by comparing results from discharging and charging the same battery. I've only had one faulty meter so far.
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Thanks for that. I had one delivered today from Amazon. I also ordered another battery, this time from the 2nd link I posted. Once I work out how use the mAh checker I will post back with my results.
I can't remember what instructions you get with the meter but to quickly reset the accumulated mAh press and hold the tiny button for a couple of seconds until it zero's.
@Wam7: Is the second battery from your link authentic, works good?
I bought a battery that should be genuine two week's ago in my country (Slovenia), the QR code reads: "GH43-04309A AA1K328NS 53490" but the battery is ordinary crap. Yesterday i had to charge it two times. It also weights only 48 grams (genuine should be arround 53 grams).
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...207189?hash=item541a763495:g:DjoAAOSwPhdVF-FM
@Wam7 so the first link mention was authentic?
any links to awesome batteries on amazon and/or ebay? I ordered one about 2 months ago from a third party but it is not working properly. it overheats. its difficult finding genuine batteries for the note 4 since its a very old model but I still love it. any help, I would appreciate it.
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...207189?hash=item541a763495:g:DjoAAOSwPhdVF-FM
@Wam7 so the first link mention was authentic?
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I would go with this one as the one in the first link I ended up sending back.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...207189?hash=item541a763495:g:DjoAAOSwPhdVF-FM
Not many people still have 100% after selling getting 31,000 feedback. I been buying original batteries from this seller for years back to my old Galaxy S2.
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I would go with this one as the one in the first link I ended up sending back.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/GENUINE-...207189?hash=item541a763495:g:DjoAAOSwPhdVF-FM
Not many people still have 100% after selling getting 31,000 feedback. I been buying original batteries from this seller for years back to my old Galaxy S2.
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thanks for your quick response. will be ordering from your given link. :good:
I also ordered from that link. I hope it will be OK, since the last battery i purchased officialy in my home country seems to be fake. It only weights 48 grams instead of 53 grams.
i'm lucky because i bought 2 times authentic. it's not difficult to know it's authentic or not. see included picture. fake battery mostly wont have nfc chip inside. battery with nfc have slightly protruding, fake is flat surface. u can feel with your finger. authentic have perfect font printing and easy to fit inside phone.
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I also ordered from that link. I hope it will be OK, since the last battery i purchased officialy in my home country seems to be fake. It only weights 48 grams instead of 53 grams.
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have you received your parcel?