Like many thunderbolt owners, I'm slightly annoyed with the battery life.
Is it worth the bulk and cost ($45) to get the extended battery when I can just get a $15 spare battery? The regular battery fits in my wallet. I know a droid X owner who carries a "wallet battery" as a backup.
PS- is there a standalone battery charger for the regular thunderbolt battery?
I went for the extended. Yes, it's bulky but it also makes it through a long day of heavy use without a problem. Plus, that battery door is so hard to remove that I'd rather not mess with it.
The extended battery will certainly do the job, but it adds bulk & weight to a phone that's already no lightweight. And the case selection is pretty limited too. You can get a spare battery + charger for ~$20 on ebay. I can give you a link to a reputable ebay seller if you're interested.
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Keep in mind that if you're using a spare battery, it means the phone has to power down, and unless you literally run it to the point of shutdown you aren't going to literally be squeezing every bit of power out of it. You'll get more total time with a 2x capacity battery than a spare.
I would say go with the extended. I only charge mine overnight and it makes it through a full day (5am-11pm). I do turn off 4g when I am at work and when not using my phone however.
A while back I got a 3-pack + charger on ebay for about $20. I haven't had any problems with them. I haven't noticed them lasting less than the original. Either way, I have 3...1 stays in the office, one in my backpack, and one at home.
It does suck taking the case & cover off (the case that I had on my Eris came off faster than a prostitute's panties). I usually have it plugged in for my commute so the battery makes it, and I really only swap batteries on weekends, especially when flashing a buncha ROMs.
I went with these. They are a little more power than stock 1700mah and you get 2 batteries plus wall charger for $34.99. They work very well for me and get me 2-3 hours more time than stock with moderate use...
http://www.htcexpress.com/search?or...search_query=thunderbolt&submit_search=Search
I tried the extended batter and I did not particularly like the weight and especially the bulk of it. It just isn't for me. I have home, work and car chargers, so I can keep it charged when I need to.
Do the 1700 mAh batteries fit under the stock cover like the 1600's do?
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i went with the 2750 mah and love it. battery lasts 14 hrs (no 4g coverage where i live) i got used to the heft rather quickly and love it. now to mod the car dock to fit this thing.
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The extended battery will certainly do the job, but it adds bulk & weight to a phone that's already no lightweight. And the case selection is pretty limited too. You can get a spare battery + charger for ~$20 on ebay. I can give you a link to a reputable ebay seller if you're interested.
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would love a link if you'd be so kind
I have a spare standard battery and an external battery charger. Works great. I charge both up every night and keep one in my pocket. Haven't run out of power yet, and I'm pushing the phone pretty hard. (Live wallpaper, oc to 1.5, gps always on, 3g, sync, lots of texting)
I'm really pleased with the extended battery from Verizon. I just left the phone running to see how long it would go and I've gotten 2 full days out of it. It's been running 34 hours now and I'm at 5% power. I'm running bamf 1.7 and I'm in a 4g area. Although most of my time is spent on wifi.
I find that the phone is easier to hold with the extended battery. And the back is hard to remove so it's easier not having to worry about changing the battery.
I picked up 3 - 1500MAh + charger from ebay for $11.34. Link Here
I got the batteries in less than 2 weeks and I had a friend order from the same place and he got his fast as well. I've found these batteries as good if not better than the stock battery.
I bought that same 3 pack on ebay. I keep a spare one in my wallet. Works fine
I've been debating ever since I got my phone two weeks ago if I was going to give in and get the extended battery or pick up a cheap spare regular battery+wall charger and hope somebody will come out with an extended slim battery.
That link posted for the 3 batteries and charger for less than $12 seems like a good deal. I think I'll end up doing that so I can have a battery to carry on me and I can give one to my girlfriend.
I bought both the extended battery and the 1700mah batteries. I only used the 1700mah batteries like a week and got annoyed by the battery changes and bought the extended. Been happy ever since.
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I bought from this seller. He is in New York, if I remember correctly. If you are in the continental US, you will get your items within a week.
I ended up going with the Verizon Extended battery and also got the High Gloss case for it too.. Now its complete in my eyes. I got used to the phone being this size now. Not bad at all considering how long the battery lasts now. It rocks.
I would say that you should first install Juice defender free. You will see that your battery life is greatly extended. You don't need root for this, it's an easy install from the market. After that, if your battery life is not acceptable (mine is), then go buy something
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Hey all. Whats better to get? An extended battery or second battery?
Got my 3300 seidio extended and never looked back
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Wouldn't an extended battery still be a second battery...but with more capacity?
Or you could do what I did. Switch to bonsai rom
I have an extra battery. Even with an extended battery you are still tehered to the wall when it needs charging.
I can just change batteries forever and not have to plug in my phone. I can also take advantage of all the accessories for the epic.
Only downside is the minute it takes to change the battery. I don't have a case on my phone but some of them might be a pain to take on and off all the time.
It only takes about an hour to charge a stock battery from zero to 100% using a seperate charger.
+1 on extra batteries. Epic 4g is already thick, why add additional bulk? I usually take an extra charged battery with me if I am worried about running out of juice.
I have 2 extended batteries, both the same and listed in my sig, and the stock battery. I also have an external charger, so at any point in time I have 2 fully charged batteries waiting for me. Its awesome and only takes 30 seconds to pull a battery and slap in a new one.
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Extra battery and external charger here.
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It all comes down to ..
Whether you are comfortable taking out the battery and putting a new one in.
Vs.
Extra bulk to your phone.
I'm still unsure when I'll get the extended batt, multiple batteries are cool, but with a good extended you can have it "tethered" to a wall plug while you're "tethered" to your sleeping quarters. All while having the best performance during the day.
I currently run the OEM primary and two cheap chinese normal capacity backups my dad gave me that have about 60% and 40% capacities respectfully and I get by just fine. I do miss the extended battery and don't mind the extra thickness for the added productivity.
Don't go Mugen or Seidio though, HUGE wastes of money.
I had the sedio 3300mah battery, and it sucked. The battery barley lasted the whole day and took forever to charge, plus the cover didn't fit right.
Now I use the samsung oem external charger, I swap battery's as need, usally twice a day. There are also oem 1650mah batterys you can get on ebay mad by samsung.
External charger is the way to go imho.
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I use extra batteries and an external charger. It only takes a few seconds to swap the battery. I got some of the cheap ones from ebay... it got 3 of them and the external charger for $12.00, shipping included. I never run out of juice while on the go. The cheap batteries do not last as long (I am running EF02 and the stock battery lasts 15-28 hours, depending on usage and the cheap ones last 10-20), but you can't go wrong for the price.
I have two extra batteries that I swap our throughout the day.
However, I've only had it for about 6 months, and they don't last nearly as long as the OEM or when I first bought them.
Thinking of switching to some new batteries. Anyone have any recommendations? There are so many variations on Ebay.
Thanks.
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I have two extra batteries that I swap our throughout the day.
However, I've only had it for about 6 months, and they don't last nearly as long as the OEM or when I first bought them.
Thinking of switching to some new batteries. Anyone have any recommendations? There are so many variations on Ebay.
Thanks.
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http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-3500mAh-Ext...713128?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item4cf7d91368
You will not find a better battery for the money!
I have a Zagg Sparq. It is basically a second battery, and extended battery, and a charger all in one. Sure, it's a little bulk, but if you have a briefcase, backpack, purse, camera bag, large cargo pockets, etc. it isn't much to carry around. Just plug the phone in when you aren't going to use it for half an hour or so and you're all set.
I charge it about once every three days. If I kill it I can plug it in and charge the Sparq and the phone like a regular charger.
When I switched from the G1 to the Epic I realised that between the case, two batteries, and USB cables I had purchased a lot of accessories for the phone. I decided at that point I should buy universal accessories that will go from phone to phone where possible. It makes economic and environmental sense. The great thing about the Sparq is when I get another phone I won't need to worry about getting an extra or extended battery.
I honestly don't see the need for an extra or extended battery if yu are going to have a charger at night... I can get from when I wake up till I go to bed with like 4 hours of screen on time...
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i'd go with an extra one but my phone usually lasts the day
Has anyone ordered/tried this battery yet? It seems super bulky but I need something that'll at least get me 24 hours of life and I don't think the 1800 one will do it.
mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-3600mah-extended-battery-for-t-mobile-samsung-sidekick-4g.html
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Has anyone ordered/tried this battery yet? It seems super bulky but I need something that'll at least get me 24 hours of life and I don't think the 1800 one will do it.
mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-3600mah-extended-battery-for-t-mobile-samsung-sidekick-4g.html
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You can get a coupe of stock batteries plus an external charger for about 10 bucks on ebay, I dunno why you would wanna spend $100 on that thing, the added bulk and weight on an already big device would suck ass
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You can get a coupe of stock batteries plus an external charger for about 10 bucks on ebay, I dunno why you would wanna spend $100 on that thing, the added bulk and weight on an already big device would suck ass
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I don't know, it just seems like a pain to carry all these extra things. We'll see though. @[email protected]
I'll probably check this out. I've owned some truly bulky Sidekicks and never sweated the weight or bulk.
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I was thinking of ordering one of these, anyone tried it out yet? Is it worth buying?
Yes. Have one.
Weighs about the same as a Sidekick LX and the device is now about the same thickness as a Sidekick 2/3. If either of those things make you feel uncomfortable, the battery isn't for you.
Shipping from Hong Kong takes forever and I have heard rumors of spotty quality control down at Mugen. There are some people around the forums that have had to return defective batteries. (My guess is that it is not a pleasant place to work and the hours are long. So, be patient.) With that said, I'm happy to report no problems so far.
After a few charges, you will start to see the benefits of the extra juice. Don't bother trying to calibrate the battery yourself, I have found that deleting the battery stat file actually makes the device expect the stock battery. All you can do is follow the instructions that come with your battery.
The extra capacity is nice and I don't mind the extra bulk. You'll have to decide if the trade off is worth it. Good luck.
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orange808, how much longer does your battery last now? xmeatismurderx, links for extra batteries and charger on ebay?
ive had it for a few months, i love it i airbrushed the case to match my phone and depending on rom/usage/other facotrs i can easily go for 1 day one weekend i went for 36 hrs with light use and juice defender on and it still had some juice left
Sorry about the late reply..
With moderate use, I have to charge my phone every other day right now. 36 hours is about right for general use.
Heavy or constant use is about 10-12 hours. The display seems to eat the most battery, so this applies to just about any tasks that I do on the device.
My results may not refect what you would get. I have removed all of the built in T-Mo and Zipwip software. I use Voodoo sound on top of the stock kernel (no V6SC mod). I use Green Power to manage my data.
Hope this helps.
I have the 1800mAh battery in my Sidekick. It was just the bump that my device needed. I can go a full day easily doing what I need to do. I'm running Glorious Overdose V1 as my ROM and am using K9 Email with IMAP IDLE enabled which is a battery hog IMO but I need my push email. The nice things about the 1800 versus the larger batteries are a lower price and it fits inside the stock cover.
yeah the 1800 wouldnt have been enough for me, but the stock cover would have been nice
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I have the 1800mAh battery in my Sidekick. It was just the bump that my device needed. I can go a full day easily doing what I need to do. I'm running Glorious Overdose V1 as my ROM and am using K9 Email with IMAP IDLE enabled which is a battery hog IMO but I need my push email. The nice things about the 1800 versus the larger batteries are a lower price and it fits inside the stock cover.
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which 1800 did you purchase? the Mugen or a generic?
IMO don't buy that bulky battery just install the new rubix xcel rom for the phone make a battery calibration than lower the brightness and voila your battery last much longer.
I have the mugen power 3600 mah battery in my phone. Probably the best investment i've ever made since the 2400 mah battery on my old G1. It lasts me through the ENTIRE day on 3G (I never saw the 4G icon btw. probably because of where i live)
I leave for work at around 8AM, drive to college at 4PM, and drive back home at 8PM. on all trips (30-45 mins), I listen to online MP3 streams on 3G. At work and college, I check twitter, gtalk, G+ messenger, email, and some light browsing.
i hit 15% battery at around 1 AM or so. I never felt so careless about charging my phone
EDIT: also, the fat battery cover makes the phone feel far more ergonomic than with the stock battery cover. the size feels just natural for my hands.
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I have the mugen power 3600 mah battery in my phone. Probably the best investment i've ever made since the 2400 mah battery on my old G1. It lasts me through the ENTIRE day on 3G (I never saw the 4G icon btw. probably because of where i live)
I leave for work at around 8AM, drive to college at 4PM, and drive back home at 8PM. on all trips (30-45 mins), I listen to online MP3 streams on 3G. At work and college, I check twitter, gtalk, G+ messenger, email, and some light browsing.
i hit 15% battery at around 1 AM or so. I never felt so careless about charging my phone
EDIT: also, the fat battery cover makes the phone feel far more ergonomic than with the stock battery cover. the size feels just natural for my hands.
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i know only use mine on weekend trips, day to day i use the stock batt at the office because its plugged into the computer anyhow
anyone who has the 1800 mah battery, which one did you buy? i bought replacement batteries off ebay, they were super cheap- 2 1800 mah batteries plus external charger for 11 bucks. if i charge em up in the external charger and put em in the device they work fine, but anytime i try to plug the phone in, either to a wall charger or usb, the phone goes dead... completely dead, and i have to unplug, pull the battery and reboot. has anyone experienced this? i guess i got what i paid for
edit: i'm guessing people got the Mugen 1800, i see it now on ebay for around $44.
I changed to the new rage 3.6 time and my battery lasts twice as long
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anyone who has the 1800 mah battery, which one did you buy? i bought replacement batteries off ebay, they were super cheap- 2 1800 mah batteries plus external charger for 11 bucks. if i charge em up in the external charger and put em in the device they work fine, but anytime i try to plug the phone in, either to a wall charger or usb, the phone goes dead... completely dead, and i have to unplug, pull the battery and reboot. has anyone experienced this? i guess i got what i paid for
edit: i'm guessing people got the Mugen 1800, i see it now on ebay for around $44.
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Hey yogi hows the battery life on those cheapo 1800s u got? I gotta do something cuz stock lasts me maybe 6hrs tops, normally 4ish and that's with me using two diff s2 as my primary phone. my s2's get an ez 3x the battery life then the sk and all i do on it is text lol
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Hey yogi hows the battery life on those cheapo 1800s u got? I gotta do something cuz stock lasts me maybe 6hrs tops, normally 4ish and that's with me using two diff s2 as my primary phone. my s2's get an ez 3x the battery life then the sk and all i do on it is text lol
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Don't get em, haha. The battery life on them seemed even less than the stock 1500 mah! Plus the flaw I mentioned about the phone shutting down when plugged in with those batteries. I've had some good luck at times with cheap replacement batteries, but that particular set was a real flop. For reference, I think it was $8.99 for 3 batteries + ext. charger.... avoid!
Seems like a good investment if you tend to use your device like a computer. But for me, it'd be pointless.
has anyone tried any of the aftermarket batteries, whether it be from a store, ebay, amazon, etc.
I ordered a 2200mah battery for my Infuse off ebay for $8.
I am going to try that out and see if I get anymore life out of it.
I would have gotten the 3500mah battery, but I use an otterbox and I dont think it would fit since it has the bigger cover to hold the bigger battery.
I work in a metal forging plant, so I have to use an otterbox for my work... so it is a must have if I want my phone to last.
I did order a 3500mah battery for my wifes Samsung Captivate.. She doesn't really use/need a case. I got that off ebay as well.. for about the same price.
I hope her phone lasts longer, because she can't even get a day out of it... hers is rooted running MIUI.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20001828
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I got two 1900mah ones from "yourneeds4less" on Ebay. Totally as good as stock.
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I just got one of them 3500 batteries from amazon and its a solid battery, it wont fit on the case because i have the Otterbox case and cant use it with this, but you can definitely tell the difference in how long it lasts, and the case fits on the back of the phone great it has tabs and snaps right in. I use this battery when i am at home using wifi or alot of power on my phone and use the Samsung battery when i leave. Great investment for $10 but when you have the case on the phone it won't do you no good.
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I hope her phone lasts longer, because she can't even get a day out of it... hers is rooted running MIUI.
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Getting a larger battery will help, but there's a lot of ways you can manage your phone's power consumption to dramatically increase your battery's life.
Take a look here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1510745
All I've done is use the power management program Juice Defender (on extreme setting, so data is off unless I toggle it on), not use a live wallpaper, and use a Gingerbread ROM (R3VELATION). With light to moderate use I get about a day of life, and if I took further steps I could even get more out of my battery than that.
EDIT: Whoops, you're the same poster as here, so it looks like the new larger capacity battery has solved your battery problems. I'll just leave this post up here anyway since it might help others.
Would the bigger battery cause it to overheat? or damage the phone in anyway?
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Would the bigger battery cause it to overheat? or damage the phone in anyway?
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Bought the two pack of 1800 batteries from Anker at Amazon. they work drivers. I no longer have my phone plugged in as I can just charge all of the batteries using their awesome wall charger and such one in when a battery dies.
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I also recommend to use dock charger like on ebay, i bought also 2200mAh batterys so i can charge them both and the free one can charge much faster since it's not in take-and-give cycle like when it's in phone usage.
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I also recommend to use dock charger like on ebay, i bought also 2200mAh batterys so i can charge them both and the free one can charge much faster since it's not in take-and-give cycle like when it's in phone usage.
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Came in here to ask the same question about aftermarket batteries...was thinking about buying the OEM one off ATT site for $30 because I don't see an official aftermarket battery and i'm not sure I want to buy a $10 aftermarket off of amazon or ebay because of stories I hear about cheap China made batteries exploding or damaging the phone in some way
I just placed an order for this.....
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-SGH-i...BMJ8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1332809949&sr=8-2
The description doesn't say so but all the reviews say it comes with an OEM battery along with the charger...great deal for $30 in my opinion if it is all OEM
The thing I've read about these batteries is they don't have a shelf life. Meaning as soon as they are made they start to depreciate. Then they sell the old ones on e bay, amazon at reduced prices as they don't last as long as a freshly hot off the press battery.
I have never had any luck in buying a extra mha rating battery, having it last an extra long time. I got Chinese 2500mah it don't last that long, and then I went and got a high capacity gold 2430mah it only last as long as a 1750mah , rather I have no idea how long normal is, as I got my infuse at a pawn shop used, battery last about 5-6 hours, normal usage, but what is normal? What is the basis of comparison? I mostly use it for movies, and wifi and, angry birds which eat my battery up.
My theory is the more you pay the younger they are, a 4 dollar batter last less then a 10th dollar battery. But I don't have the monies to buy every battery in all the price ranges to test and do all that techy stuff. To me it is just a grip shoot. Hit or miss.
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All batteries age during use.
Aging factors are temperature and also voltage.
I think temperature is well known but I don't hear as many people talk about voltage.
Charging your phone to 100% and leaving it on the charger encourages aging.
Some of the cheapo's are not as resistant to aging as the stock batteries. Common story is they work fine for the first day or two and then start to noticeably lose capacity. I noticed that when I tried out the Fujei battery.
Adding to the whole mess as you alluded... evaluating battery life quantitatively is not an easy deal. My usage varies every day.
I get a rough feeling when my battery life is fading but it's subtle.
Battery Monitor Widget has a feature where it estimates your actual 100% battery capacity in milli-Amp-hours (1750 = factory spec but actual will be different and will decrease over time as the battery ages). I think that if you use BMW and allow your phone an uninterrupted charge from low voltage like 20% up to 100% (without using the phone during that period), then it will develop a pretty good estimate of your battery 100% milli-amp-hour capacity (because our phone does have a charging current monitor which BMW accesses, but it does not have a battery discharge current monitor). That's a lot of work, but probably not a bad thing to do once a month to keep track of your capacity so you'd see a trend like 1750 one month, 1700 the next month, etc. I might start doing that some day..
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It's been a week, and my battery life is going UP. I plugged in today, and at 1931 hrs today, I still had 61% of my battery life left. I have not had any appreciable decline in battery life, nor reduction in longivity. With the stock battery, my phone is completely dead by 1715. I unplug daily at 0800. My battery life has easily doubled by purchasing a no-name battery from an Ebay seller. I'm quite impressed with it, and I spent $80 on an extended battery when I had my TP2.
Has anyone try those 2500 mah batteries from ebay? I am interest in buying those since they are only 4 USD each. What do you guys think?
So I was surfing the intraweb last night and came across http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...galaxy-s-relay-4g-t699-with-battery-door.html. Very tempting, especially considering that according to Mugen it has NFC. What do y'all think? Should I?
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uuh... the relay is already quite thick, with that battery it will be huge... i personally wouldn't, but it's a matter of personal taste
I had an extended battery on my Doubleshot before this - the bulk didn't really bother me. Maybe I'm strange but I didn't mind. Especially with the battery life I got.
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i has extended batteries for my G1 one back then. i used them when i took the device with me geocaching. I had two of them and they made the device stay up longer than i ever did
downside with the bulky back covers is, that the device won't fit into any pouches no more. and, of course cases no longer fit either.
but once you're used to the shape - imho - the added thickness is no longer disturbing.
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So I was surfing the intraweb last night and came across http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...galaxy-s-relay-4g-t699-with-battery-door.html. Very tempting, especially considering that according to Mugen it has NFC. What do y'all think? Should I?
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You can go for this solution....1/5th of Mugen's price:
http://www.hyperionea.com/product/hyperion-samsung-galaxy-s-relay-sgh-t699-2-x-battery-charger/
I had purchased a EZO high capacity battery with cover from Amazon--the same day I ordered the phone. That was months ago and I see the battery is no longer available on the site.
That's a shame, because the package was reasonably priced, the cover fits well, and the battery works as promised.
The device can run about ten consecutive hours for me running CM9 without any CPU profiles and with the governour set to interactive.
If I'm going to be away from a charger for a long time, I've found that setting the device to powersave is tolerable for most applications and the battery goes from good to ridiculous...
The additional bulk will turn off some buyers; however, I have found that it makes sliding the keyboard open much easier...
If you can find an EZO battery and you don't mind the extra bulk, I recommend one.
orange808 said:
I had purchased a EZO high capacity battery with cover from Amazon--the same day I ordered the phone. That was months ago and I see the battery is no longer available on the site.
That's a shame, because the package was reasonably priced, the cover fits well, and the battery works as promised.
The device can run about ten consecutive hours for me running CM9 without any CPU profiles and with the governour set to interactive.
If I'm going to be away from a charger for a long time, I've found that setting the device to powersave is tolerable for most applications and the battery goes from good to ridiculous...
The additional bulk will turn off some buyers; however, I have found that it makes sliding the keyboard open much easier...
If you can find an EZO battery and you don't mind the extra bulk, I recommend one.
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http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Capacity-Extended-Replacement-SGH-T699/dp/B00AQRVYXY - this one?
Does it have NFC? I don't see it anywhere on the page.
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http://www.amazon.com/EZOPower-Capacity-Extended-Replacement-SGH-T699/dp/B00AQRVYXY - this one?
Does it have NFC? I don't see it anywhere on the page.
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Nope. No NFC.
I've had my Relay 4G about a month and a half now, and am already looking at getting an extended battery. I find myself charging it a few times a day - sometimes I'll only get maybe 3 hours before it's "critically low". Yes, I do use it a ton - it's currently my main computer, since I rarely have access to my parents' laptop and my desktop, whose case+mobo+cpu I recently sent to the recycle bin, bit the dust over a year ago. Also I have unlimited unthrottled 4G on T-Mobile (and used well over 10-12GB last month, & this (billing) month am currently at 12.21GB since April 28.
I've seen the Mugen 4600mAh battery with NFC online around $90 (way too rich for my blood), and the EZOPower 4100mAh (no NFC) for around $17-23 or so at Amazon or NewEgg, among other places. I was originally wary of the cheap price on the EZO, but if the huge price difference is due to NFC and not being a cheaply made battery, I'd want the EZO, possibly 2. I don't use the NFC hardly at all, and I suppose if I really need it sometime I could pop the original stock battery back in for the occasion.
So any reason for me to NOT get the EZOPower 4100mAh? If I get 2, I'll probably also want an external charging solution so I can charge one while using the other. Also is there a hardshell case (with a built-in stand) available that fits the phone with the larger battery door? BTW unavailability of those two things won't be dealbreakers for me getting the battery. I had an extended battery for my G1, and that phone finally bit the dust after ~4+ years. (I wonder if my SGH-T699 will last that long…)
would somebody care to explain to be why nfc is dependand on the battery?
the batteries have just the same 4 connectors as any other cell battery i always had in my hands.
or are they made of materials that don't shield the nfc waves passing though?
nfc antenna is in the battery casing. NFC antennas go for about $5 on ebay, if you figured out which two connectors go to the nfc you could probably set up your own if your battery doesn't support it.
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Can anyone confirm whether the Relay accurately reports on the extended batteries? I'm currently using a patched Droid 3, but I'm starting to find its limitations too restrictive, and I'm thinking of plonking down for a Relay.
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orange808 said:
I had purchased a EZO high capacity battery with cover from Amazon--the same day I ordered the phone. That was months ago and I see the battery is no longer available on the site.
That's a shame, because the package was reasonably priced, the cover fits well, and the battery works as promised.
The device can run about ten consecutive hours for me running CM9 without any CPU profiles and with the governour set to interactive.
If I'm going to be away from a charger for a long time, I've found that setting the device to powersave is tolerable for most applications and the battery goes from good to ridiculous...
The additional bulk will turn off some buyers; however, I have found that it makes sliding the keyboard open much easier...
If you can find an EZO battery and you don't mind the extra bulk, I recommend one.
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I also picked up two EZO batteries. They have a well made cover and last for twice what stock does. Unfortunately it didn't have a NFC antenna and both have now swollen up to the point they no longer fit. While I had left them plugged in after full charge, they seem to stay warm and not tolerate it well. Can't say how well they could have lasted if better cared for, but abuse or overcharging seems to effect them quickly.
Does the mugen or other brands also have issues? If anyone else have suggestions.
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Can anyone confirm whether the Relay accurately reports on the extended batteries? I'm currently using a patched Droid 3, but I'm starting to find its limitations too restrictive, and I'm thinking of plonking down for a Relay.
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Well, it just displays a percentage. It at least seems accurate while logging with Juice Defender's graph, it would track down at fairly consistent rate until charged or out of power. As for swapping over to a Relay, It's about as well supported as any slider out right now. I haven't been disappointed.
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the EZObattery rocks. For $19 (I got mine on ebay) I get 2 days and a few hours into the 3rd before needing a charge.
I have the same issue kilr00y mentioned about it not fitting into pouches or cases except I found now that the phone is harder to flip open and safely hold at the same time while doing 90 other things at once which is when I always need to use the phone. I keep an aftermarket case on the front screen part but can't find an extended back case. I made my own from a tube of black silicone but would love to hear it if anyone finds another option. I don't mind if the phone turns into 1988 brick style size so long as the battery lasts and I don't crack the screen again.
I was looking at extended batteries and if I'm not mistaken, there seems to be a genuine extended battery that should work with this phone. Just would need an extended battery cover. Battery model is: EB-L1K6ULZ (Link)
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I was looking at extended batteries and if I'm not mistaken, there seems to be a genuine extended battery that should work with this phone. Just would need an extended battery cover. Battery model is: EB-L1K6ULZ (Link)
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It looks good. Be aware that most "extended" battery will not last long... In particular when they have a lower voltage than the original battery. Lot of battery with higher mAh run at 3.7V instead of 3.8V this make it last shorter than the original.
I've had 2 of the EZOPower 4100mAh batteries, and am experiencing the same problem that stonefoz mentioned about the batteries swelling. In my case, for example, the current one has gotten to where the cover will just spontaneously pop off, and the battery will dislodge, forcing the phone to lose power. Also, regarding his "staying warm" comment - sometimes when I was doing something extensive on the phone, it'd sometimes get so hot, especially the keyboard area, that I could barely hold it, and that concerns me some.
I believe the second one has lasted longer than my first, though. It's not quite as bad now as my first was when I replaced it. I bought my first one May 18, 2013, and my second one September 18, 2013, 4 months later. It's lasted till now, May 7, 2014, 7 and a half months later, but it's about time to replace it.
It looks like it's no longer available, but I was thinking I should try a different one anyway.
One option is this 4600 mAh Mugen battery for about $90, and another is this 5000 mAh MPJ battery for about $35. The MPJ does say it's only 3.7 volts, which according to scaltro could be a concern with longevity per charge.
I definitely would like better battery life. I've noticed that playing FarmVille 2: Country Escape is quite a drain - I'd go from full battery to getting the low battery warning after only something like 2 to 3 hours or so, even with the EZO battery. Earlier, I popped in the factory Samsung battery, topped off its charge, then decided to test battery life playing FV2. I also turned on bluetooth (and sent the sounds to an external speaker), cranked the screen brightness all the way up, and turned off power saver mode, in an attempt to get a "worst-case scenario". I tried turning on WiFi (we have a hotspot here now) but it wouldn't connect to the game server, so I just went through my unlimited+unthrottled 4G.
The results:
2:45am - battery full, unplugged
4:15am - battery 22% (I checked it a few times along the way periodically, but neglected to note the times)
4:23am - battery 14%, had just gotten the battery low popup warning
4:33am - battery 5%, battery critically low popup warning
4:35am - battery 3%, then I went and plugged it in.
So, it lasted only about an hour and 50 minutes from full to 3% remaining. I'm hoping a good battery would be able to go all day and all night and into the next day with similarly-intensive use. (No I wouldn't be playing games the entire time of course!)
Personally, if the $35 MPJ battery would be good enough, and significantly better than the EZO, I'd prefer to go for that one.
I'm wondering, though, if the $90 Mugen is a huge leap up in quality, though (disregarding the NFC for now which I haven't had to use)? It's a bit rich for my blood to drop all at once on a battery for a phone ... BUT, their website tells me they accept returns up to a year later (and I've gone through TWO EZOs in that time), which gives me some hope. If, overall, I'd be spending less by getting one Mugen and it outlasting 4 or 5 EZOs (if they were still available), I'd get that.
On a side note, it'll be a while before I can afford to replace my phone, but when I do, I'd really like a good QWERTY keyboard. I see that very few phones come with them now, though, and the ones that are are near the bottom of the barrel spec-wise. I'm thinking I'll need to get an external compact bluetooth or USB keyboard with my next phone, and expand my options for the phone itself. Ideally I'd like to get one that I can put in a flip case, with the phone in the other side of it, and close it when I'm not using it. (Although, there is the concern with getting the phone out quickly to answer calls, although I maybe only talk 25-50 minutes a month or so.) Any suggestions on what to look for in the case/keyboard department, for example? Chances are it won't be till 2015 at the earliest (and my wallet hopes my Galaxy S Relay 4G will last through 2016 or so unless it dies or something else goes seriously wrong) before I get a new phone, but I like to start my search early. When I do get one, I'm hoping it'll last at least 4-5 years, and maybe stretch it to 7-10 if I'm pressed for cash then.
My high capacity EZO battery eventually bloated and swelled up--after a year. I replaced it with a Mugen battery. Both came with new back covers and make the device about as chunky as a Sidekick II.
My device can run OpenGL applications for about 9 hours straight with the brightness set to 50%. It's about the same for movies. I get decent signal at my house and GPS is disabled when I am not using it. I use Green Power and Greenify to save battery when the device is locked, but that wouldn't affect using the device.
I am on an official Cyanogen nightly, so there's really no battery saving hocus pocus at work here.
Make no mistake, an extended battery will get you about 9 hours of heavy use. I thought I was going to die when I used a stock battery for a week waiting for my new Mugen to replace the old EZO. The device literally couldn't survive one day of use for me.
orange808 said:
My high capacity EZO battery eventually bloated and swelled up--after a year. I replaced it with a Mugen battery. Both came with new back covers and make the device about as chunky as a Sidekick II.
My device can run OpenGL applications for about 9 hours straight with the brightness set to 50%. It's about the same for movies. I get decent signal at my house and GPS is disabled when I am not using it. I use Green Power and Greenify to save battery when the device is locked, but that wouldn't affect using the device.
I am on an official Cyanogen nightly, so there's really no battery saving hocus pocus at work here.
Make no mistake, an extended battery will get you about 9 hours of heavy use. I thought I was going to die when I used a stock battery for a week waiting for my new Mugen to replace the old EZO. The device literally couldn't survive one day of use for me.
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Ahh, so your EZO bloated too, just took a little longer than mine did.
Sounds like the Mugen (if that's the one you describe getting 9 hours of heavy use) has relatively decent life. Would you say it's significantly better per charge in that respect than the EZO was when it was good?
Also how is the Mugen for longevity, as in not swelling, etc? If I buy a Mugen, would I over the long term pay the same or less than if I had kept buying EZOs? Paying $90 in one blow seems a bit heavy on the wallet, but I'd do it if I'm getting that much better quality & longevity.
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Ahh, so your EZO bloated too, just took a little longer than mine did.
Sounds like the Mugen (if that's the one you describe getting 9 hours of heavy use) has relatively decent life. Would you say it's significantly better per charge in that respect than the EZO was when it was good?
Also how is the Mugen for longevity, as in not swelling, etc? If I buy a Mugen, would I over the long term pay the same or less than if I had kept buying EZOs? Paying $90 in one blow seems a bit heavy on the wallet, but I'd do it if I'm getting that much better quality & longevity.
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Honestly, I got about the same results with my EZO battery: just over 9 hours of constant heavy use. Other than the fact it swelled up, it worked great. I guess there was a reason it was so cheap...
I had a Mugen battery for my Sidekick 4G before I bought the Relay and it still works great. (I loaned the SK4G to a friend that broke his phone.) My new Mugen hasn't had any problems, but I've only had it a few months.
Combined with TeamApex's Cyanogen and this awesome QWERTY keyboard, my extended batteries have made this phone the most productive and useful device I have ever owned. I can't say enough great things about ApexTmo, the Relay, and extended batteries.
I've connected ZeroLemon about making a case for this phone. I know not everyone needs extended battery or likes bulky but I've used it on 3 post phones and love the extra weight and 3 days of battery life heavy use without charge. Is anyone else here interested in a ZeroLemon battery case for this phone?
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I've connected ZeroLemon about making a case for this phone. I know not everyone needs extended battery or likes bulky but I've used it on 3 post phones and love the extra weight and 3 days of battery life heavy use without charge. Is anyone else here interested in a ZeroLemon battery case for this phone?
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I have had one on a past phone at the time battery time sucked but now batteries can go so much farther. The only thing i really don't like about them is the bulkiness if they can find a way to slim it down a little i would definitely be in.
I had one on my G4 as well. Very interested and hoping its 10000mah.
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I'm still trying to decide between this and the nexus 6p. I am definitely interested in a zerolemon battery!
Got my 9300 mah note 2 in hand so I obviously don't mind the extra bulk! I love that I never have to think about charging or running out of battery.
If zerolemon comes out with an extended battery for this phone it will definitely make my purchase decision easier!
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I had zerolemon on my galaxy s3. And i must say too much problem. After that i buy extra battery. But no zeroleman.
I am assuming since this has removable back that ZeroLemon will infact make extended battery
I'm definitely interested in a ZeroLemon extended battery. I don't like switching batteries.
Come on zerolemon! I took the plunge and bought my V10 today.
I need me some zerolemon!
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I'm still trying to decide between this and the nexus 6p. I am definitely interested in a zerolemon battery!
Got my 9300 mah note 2 in hand so I obviously don't mind the extra bulk! I love that I never have to think about charging or running out of battery.
If zerolemon comes out with an extended battery for this phone it will definitely make my purchase decision easier!
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Check out the new promo if u live in the USA. LG is giving out a free 200gb sdcard and free spare battery with charging cradle. LG.com
Yup. I bought the phone yesterday and filled out the promo stuff last night!
One pro for using multiple "regular" batteries is that I would actually be able to use cases again. I've been using the plain black zerolemon tpu on my Note 2 for years and it would be nice to use regular cases again.
However, I would definitely still like to have a zerolemon for the V10. I'd definitely use it any time I went out of town!
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You people act like you go on extended hiking treks every day without any source of power.
Fast chargers. Spare normal sized battery + cradle. Wireless if you're lazy. You really don't need anything else. I'd never want that much bulk and weight when I could just plug the damn phone in for 30 minutes or when I goto bed anyway, lol.
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You people act like you go on extended hiking treks every day without any source of power.
Fast chargers. Spare normal sized battery + cradle. Wireless if you're lazy. You really don't need anything else. I'd never want that much bulk and weight when I could just plug the damn phone in for 30 minutes or when I goto bed anyway, lol.
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Sounds like this is not a product for you. Some people however want this and Zerolemon should capitalize on this. Having extended battery is really convenient. Also a lot of people don't give a damn bulk
I love my Note 2 jumbo brick. Still trying to get used to pinching my fingers / hand on this skinny thing.
I am currently driving (riding) home from a weekend road trip to the mountains for hiking and fall color pictures. Just 1 week ago I got home from 10 days in Hawaii where I was hours at a time without a charger.
In December I'll be on another trip that will have me away from charging sources (star wars marathon and Disney's Hollywood Studios special opening night event)
Extended batteries were made for me.
I hope to get by with 2 + batteries and tell myself the pro will be getting to use "normal" cases.
Unless you have gotten used to and used an extended battery for an extended period of time you probably won't understand.
My phone use is nothing like people with "regular" batteries.
I am no longer used to making sure things are turned off. I don't have to worry about screen brightness (although to be honest I used auto brightness 90% of the time on my Note 2)
I stream music (sometimes YouTube), take a ton of pictures, make long phone calls, use navigation and never use Wi-Fi because my T-Mobile LTE is way faster than my home Wi-Fi and I have unlimited data.
I never had to worry about battery.
I like it that way.
Today, I had to conserve and I didn't like it and I still ran out and am currently plugged into a very large external charger. (surprise! The fuse is blown in the cigarette lighter and can't plug in!)
What I'm trying to say is...just because you don't have a need or see a need for something doesn't mean that there is no need for it.
There is a time and a place and when I go out of town again I hope an extended battery will be available to take with me!
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http://www.amazon.com/Aukey-20000mA...75962&sr=8-8&keywords=quick+charge+power+bank
Works better than any extended battery
That's pretty much what I was plugged into last night. My husband has a multi function external battery (charges just about anything even jump start a car)
Still means I have to carry around something extra.
We'll see. If Zerolemon makes an extended battery I'll buy it for trips.
For day to day use I'll try the extra oem battery route.
If Zerolemon doesn't make an extended battery i will definitely pick up my own external. Hopefully something capable of quick charging. That is one feature that the battery I was using last night definitely doesn't have!
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You people act like you go on extended hiking treks every day without any source of power.
Fast chargers. Spare normal sized battery + cradle. Wireless if you're lazy. You really don't need anything else. I'd never want that much bulk and weight when I could just plug the damn phone in for 30 minutes or when I goto bed anyway, lol.
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I'm pretty sure I mentioned this isn't for everyone. But ZeroLemon has great business because there are people that love the product including extra weight and bulk. Now if you're done showing off, you can pat yourself on the back and leave. Sorry that not every one can agree with your point of view
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I'm pretty sure I mentioned this isn't for everyone. But ZeroLemon has great business because there are people that love the product including extra weight and bulk. Now if you're done showing off, you can pat yourself on the back and leave. Sorry that not every one can agree with your point of view
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I had one for my G3 and it was great. I probably only had it on for a month total, so just going with an external may have been a better use of money, but it was so darn convenient. Not having to charge/carry multiple devices was really nice.
The times I used it most was on a few international trips and long days by the river for crew regattas. It was great for the vacations, paired with the really slow free international data from TMo and tethered to my GFs iphone, she could imessage (I think that's what it's called) and what not and have no extra fees.
EDIT: Forgot to add, it also gives the phone great crime deterrent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XX1iW6kmqdE since it weighed about 8.5 lbs
I would be very surprised if someone doesn't make an extended or at least external battery pack. If not Zerolemon, there are numerous others. Being that this has removable battery I suspect sooner rather than later
I've used a zerolemon extended battery on two phones now (both samsungs) and loved it. I'm a heavy user, and have never been able to make it a day on a normal battery. I listen to music all day from my phone, in a building that has very poor service (i.e. huge battery drain always searching for service). I'm always moving around as well, so would rather not have to remember to unplug from charger. It just makes things a whole heck of a lot easier not to have to worry about battery life throughout the day.
I'm a battery swapper. Especially now that my Note 3's battery are dirt cheap, $8 OEM on Amazon. I buy them by the dozen. LOL.
End of the day, I come home put in a new battery, put the old one on the wall charger. Leave the phone on all night connected to wifi. In the morning I take the battery off the charger and put it on the bottom of the stack of already charged batteries I have. Take a spare with me, fits in my Belroy credit card wallet or the little front pocket of my jeans. All my settings are on full blast, I don't worry about battery life because in 10 seconds I'm back at 100%. And I get better performance out of each battery since its not getting used two days in a row.