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charger for spare battery?

Has anyone found a spare battery charger? I'm looking for the type that plug right into 110th wall outlets and charge a loose separate battery.

Amazon has one for 13 dollars or so, I ordered mine last night.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004B8A5MK/ref=mp_s_a_5?qid=1300642220&sr=8-5
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I couldn't find any on a site that I trusted so I started looking everywhere and found a few different styles. Some of the docks looked promising but a quality one is around 38 bucks. The others looked like cheap junk but hey the prices started around 4 dollars. I decided not to risk putting my brand new studio battery in one of these cheapo battery charges but then I found one on boxwave. I had always trusted them in the past so I looked into it further and then noticed that the spare battery charger that boxwave was selling was the exact same 4 dollar charger being sold in eBay so I gave up and just bought the eBay charger.

That exact one (powergen) i ordered on Amazon a while back...it is great.
Can use it for li-on camera batteries (reason I purchased), but i realized that it can be used for cell phone batteries too!

acmys said:
That exact one (powergen) i ordered on Amazon a while back...it is great.
Can use it for li-on camera batteries (reason I purchased), but i realized that it can be used for cell phone batteries too!
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I didn't realize that the charging pins were adjustable when I ordered it, its pretty cool it will fit almost any small device battery, I even used it last night to charge up an iPhone battery I had laying around. Most definitely worth the money! Some may be worried about how cheap it is, but realistically the chips to control amperage flow and switch to a trickle charge at 4.2 volts are old technology, and cheapo chinese stuff nowadays is more than good enough for a simple charging task. I also must say I'm impressed with the feel of it, it feels durable and sturdy.
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This is awesome! Thanks!
Just got FedEx confirmation from HTC that my warranty replacement battery is on its way
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How'd you get them to send you a new battery? I'd like to score a spare OEM battery for free...

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How'd you get them to send you a new battery? I'd like to score a spare OEM battery for free...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1003059

Which route should I take when it comes to extended battery?

I'm not sure if I should buy the PowerSkin extended battery and kill two birds with one stone. I'll have a case and a extended battery all in one.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerSkin-AP1...ensation/dp/B005441EVQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_1
Or I can always buy a separate extended battery and then the Invisible Shield Maximum Skin
The thing is, I don't know which of these two should I buy?
http://www.amazon.com/GoCharge-Exte...ENSATION/dp/B004Z8QM32/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_0
This one is 2000MHz capacity, I like how this one can charge two devices at once, and can be charged via the car
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-SlimTal...ensation/dp/B0054U7A0O/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_2
This one is 3200MHz, I like how this one is a lot larger and despite only charging one devices, I don't mind.
So, which route should I take?

Seidio.com has the 1750mAh Slim battery ready to ship. 49.99usd

Hgaara said:
I'm not sure if I should buy the PowerSkin extended battery and kill two birds with one stone. I'll have a case and a extended battery all in one.
http://www.amazon.com/PowerSkin-AP1...ensation/dp/B005441EVQ/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_1_1
Or I can always buy a separate extended battery and then the Invisible Shield Maximum Skin
The thing is, I don't know which of these two should I buy?
http://www.amazon.com/GoCharge-Exte...ENSATION/dp/B004Z8QM32/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_0
This one is 2000MHz capacity, I like how this one can charge two devices at once, and can be charged via the car
http://www.amazon.com/Anker-SlimTal...ensation/dp/B0054U7A0O/ref=pd_sxp_grid_pt_2_2
This one is 3200MHz, I like how this one is a lot larger and despite only charging one devices, I don't mind.
So, which route should I take?
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Here are my thoughts.
The Powerskin is ugly as sin, and you're stuck with that extra thickness, weight, and the lump on the side all the time.
I carry a extra power supply that holds 2 AA batteries, and a retractable usb cable when I'll be out and may need extra power. It's cheap, light, easy to get replacement batteries and charge them. Most of the time the phone is unencumbered, but I've got extra power if needed. I can also carry a spare pair of AA's if needed. If I'm out walking I have a backpack anyway so carrying the extra parts isn't a problem.
But this all depends on your aesthetic sense, how often you actually need extra juice, and which is more convenient for you personally.

7800mAh and not too big
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10831&cs_id=1083110&p_id=8295&seq=1&format=2

azsl1326 said:
7800mAh and not too big
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10831&cs_id=1083110&p_id=8295&seq=1&format=2
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$39?
This $6.50 gizmo holds 2 AA.
http://www.amazon.com/WHITE-AA-Powered-Backup-Charger-USB-Powered/dp/B003XTMVN4
I use 2650 mah rechargables, so 5300 mah, and you can always carry a couple of spare AA's, giving you 10,600 mah total on the go.

I bought 3 1450 batteries for £15. I didn't give much expectations, however, they are seems good enough as HTC original battery.
Surprised.
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I got the Powerskin and although it adds bulk, I love what it does. Gives me plenty of juice for the day so I don't have to worry about charging... it lets me charge my friends phones as well when they run dry (for food btw ) and also near the end of the night, I can leave it in the car and just run the phone for when I go out so it doesn't look like I got to buldges in my pants

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G 2 x 2000mAh Battery+ Charger

Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G 2 x 2000mAh Battery+ Charger
http://www.htcexpress.com/samsung-b...attery-free-wall-dock-charger-w-usb-port.html
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SAMSUNG
Epic 4G (SPRINT)
I am very happy with the battery life. Getting about 7hrs plus on light surfing, with just data 3g on constant, and bluetooth use only on when needed. Sorry I dont have one of those phone screen for proof but rest assured it the best slim fit battery out there that I am aware. After purchasing the mAh 1800 generic, the mAh 1950 QCell and finally Samsung 2000 mAh which is the best quality being that its not generic or fake just pure brand, and I noticed the difference in performance. Using right now Clean GB 1.1.2 on BML and I mainly use phone for talk with opening 1 or 2 pages of web and some on & off bluettoth, no 4g, no wifi, vibrate or silence, screen off in 2min, no live wallpapers = solid 7hrs for me. Results may vary depending on your apps but I stop using memory apps just a fresh install of CleanGB.
Fit on Epic 4g Sprint sph-d700 phone is tight but good. Plus I use Seidio ACTIVE Case for Use with Samsung Epic 4G - Black so it snugs real nice the back cover with battery.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Y2D6V06D7ZPGDM5F4SF
Anyway www.htcexpress.com delivered quick USPS and even found a coupon to get 10% off so I purchased 2 orders for $62.00 for 4 batteries and 2 charger, one for my girl. I'm good to go when traveling I have my Samsung 2000 mAh in phone and one spare in jean pocket enough to cover me for when I charge at home.
P.S. i used this code OFF10 in the shopping cart under Vouchers and guess what its cheaper by 10% until supplies last or offer ends.
As always Thank You XDA for all of your wonderful forums on ROMs and Themes, hope you can enjoy this Epic battery Review...
***Updated Screenshots as requested***
Peace =)
Lanboy

Hey OP, I've never heard of these cells before. Would you be interested in sending me one for testing over in my Battery Reviews Thread. I'd be interested to see how they hold up. They are very sneaky making it look so OEM styled

lanboy said:
Samsung Galaxy S II Epic Touch 4G 2 x 2000mAh Battery+ Charger
http://www.htcexpress.com/samsung-b...attery-free-wall-dock-charger-w-usb-port.html
For
SAMSUNG
Epic 4G (SPRINT)
I am very happy with the battery life. Getting about 7hrs plus on light surfing, with just data 3g on constant, and bluetooth use only on when needed. Sorry I dont have one of those phone screen for proof but rest assured it the best slim fit battery out there that I am aware. After purchasing the mAh 1800 generic, the mAh 1950 QCell and finally Samsung 2000 mAh which is the best quality being that its not generic or fake just pure brand, and I noticed the difference in performance. Using right now Clean GB 1.1.2 on BML and I mainly use phone for talk with opening 1 or 2 pages of web and some on & off bluettoth, no 4g, no wifi, vibrate or silence, screen off in 2min, no live wallpapers = solid 7hrs for me. Results may vary depending on your apps but I stop using memory apps just a fresh install of CleanGB.
Fit on Epic 4g Sprint sph-d700 phone is tight but good. Plus I use Seidio ACTIVE Case for Use with Samsung Epic 4G - Black so it snugs real nice the back cover with battery.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1Y2D6V06D7ZPGDM5F4SF
Anyway www.htcexpress.com delivered quick USPS and even found a coupon to get 10% off so I purchased 2 orders for $62.00 for 4 batteries and 2 charger, one for my girl. I'm good to go when traveling I have my Samsung 2000 mAh in phone and one spare in jean pocket enough to cover me for when I charge at home.
P.S. i used this code OFF10 in the shopping cart under Vouchers and guess what its cheaper by 10% until supplies last or offer ends.
As always Thank You XDA for all of your wonderful forums on ROMs and Themes, hope you can enjoy this Epic battery Review...
Peace =)
Lanboy
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Hey that charger you got watch out for it mine broke stopped working all of sudden.
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Surprisingly enough, the Amazon reviews on these are entirely decent.

Aww man, I just ordered the Anker 2x batteries + charger yesterday.

XxLostSoulxX said:
Hey that charger you got watch out for it mine broke stopped working all of sudden.
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You must be unlucky, my Hero's charger like that from years ago still works even though you have to manually put the prongs into the outlet lol.
My Epic one is still perfect

Honestly, I don't see why anyone would get this. Unless you need a charger you could get two official 1800mah batteries for just a few dollars more (assuming that is legit ).

tbob18 said:
Honestly, I don't see why anyone would get this. Unless you need a charger you could get two official 1800mah batteries for just a few dollars more (assuming that is legit ).
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This is supposedely a better battery than the OEM 1800mAh though
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Fire n mage said:
This is supposedely a better battery than the OEM 1800mAh though
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Somehow I doubt that.. I got some "1800mah" 3rd party batteries about a year ago and while they worked great at first, they slowly deteriorated and now they won't even last an hour, while my stock 1500mah still lasts at least 15h with light use and is about 1.5 years old.

Stock Battery average at best...
Yeah on stock I would get like 4-5hrs at best now I can last solid 7hrs so to answer your questions the more mAh the more power you can store in it. The trick I have found is not to let go to 0 more like 10 or 20 % before a full charge.
As for the extra charger its neat to take it on the go but I use my cradle charger for home recharging.
I think the 1800mAh Samsung battery is overrated just like the expensive Seido Extended Battery. The 1500mAh and this one both are made in china except this one might be third party because it does have www.chichitec.com printed in the back cover but in the end its just a battery with 200mAh more than Samsung. I might just have to buy this OEM Samsung 1800mAh battery that everyone praises just to see the difference.
Anyway this is just for those who want to have a little bit extra without the bulge of a extended battery cover. I am happy with it and just wanted to share and try it out has suggested in my other thread by a fellow member.
Lanboy =)

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Yeah on stock I would get like 4-5hrs at best now I can last solid 7hrs so to answer your questions the more mAh the more power you can store in it. The trick I have found is not to let go to 0 more like 10 or 20 % before a full charge.
As for the extra charger its neat to take it on the go but I use my cradle charger for home recharging.
I think the 1800mAh Samsung battery is overrated just like the expensive Seido Extended Battery. The 1500mAh and this one both are made in china except this one might be third party because it does have www.chichitec.com printed in the back cover but in the end its just a battery with 200mAh more than Samsung. I might just have to buy this OEM Samsung 1800mAh battery that everyone praises just to see the difference.
Anyway this is just for those who want to have a little bit extra without the bulge of a extended battery cover. I am happy with it and just wanted to share and try it out has suggested in my other thread by a fellow member.
Lanboy =)
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Test and see what kind of screen on time these are capable of.
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lanboy said:
Yeah on stock I would get like 4-5hrs at best now I can last solid 7hrs so to answer your questions the more mAh the more power you can store in it. The trick I have found is not to let go to 0 more like 10 or 20 % before a full charge.
As for the extra charger its neat to take it on the go but I use my cradle charger for home recharging.
I think the 1800mAh Samsung battery is overrated just like the expensive Seido Extended Battery. The 1500mAh and this one both are made in china except this one might be third party because it does have www.chichitec.com printed in the back cover but in the end its just a battery with 200mAh more than Samsung. I might just have to buy this OEM Samsung 1800mAh battery that everyone praises just to see the difference.
Anyway this is just for those who want to have a little bit extra without the bulge of a extended battery cover. I am happy with it and just wanted to share and try it out has suggested in my other thread by a fellow member.
Lanboy =)
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If you've only used that battery for a few cycles, I'd love to see what it actually weighs in at over in my Phone Battery Review Thread

What programs to test with?
I will do it but don't no what apps should I use like screen shot apps or battery measuring apps. Can you suggest any free or paid apps on goggle play I should focus on so that I can post some screen for you m8's? Thanks for your input.
Lanboy =)

The whole idea of the 1800mAh OEM battery is that it fits with the original back cover not making it to bulky, the battery is actually capable of lasting all day with medium-usage. At least compared to my year old 1500mAh one
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lanboy said:
I will do it but don't no what apps should I use like screen shot apps or battery measuring apps. Can you suggest any free or paid apps on goggle play I should focus on so that I can post some screen for you m8's? Thanks for your input.
Lanboy =)
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Battery Monitor Widget is a good one. You need the widget on your home screen for it to monitor.

The built in battery stats should give more than enough info. Post screen on time, overall stats, and the graph.
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Updated screenshots as requested. How do I show off screenshots blown up inside the post instead of small like attachments?
Anyway can go a good 9hr+ even better than previous stated. One note when charging on USB I get 100%, after unplug I only see 94% (1880 mAh) don't know if this is because I charge in phone or I should use their wall charger to get the full 100% from point of turning on phone.
Now I hear theres a 2300mAh but reviews sound skeptic. Will have to do some more research, but I think I have bridged the gap with extended and slim using this battery.

lanboy said:
Updated screenshots as requested. How do I show off screenshots blown up inside the post instead of small like attachments?
Anyway can go a good 9hr+ even better than previous stated. One note when charging on USB I get 100%, after unplug I only see 94% (1880 mAh) don't know if this is because I charge in phone or I should use their wall charger to get the full 100% from point of turning on phone.
Now I hear theres a 2300mAh but reviews sound skeptic. Will have to do some more research, but I think I have bridged the gap with extended and slim using this battery.
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If you want to know what it's REALLY doing, send it to me to add it to my Epic Phone Battery Reviews

iviyth0s said:
If you want to know what it's REALLY doing, send it to me to add it to my Epic Phone Battery Reviews
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You've asked at least three times. Maybe the guy just doesn't want to.
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Zeinzu said:
You've asked at least three times. Maybe the guy just doesn't want to.
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So I have lol, I can't keep track of all these cheapo battery threads that are always some kind of derivative of 2xxxmAh
My offer stands none the less

Got the 4500mah from Ebay....

It was $10 with free shipping so I thought it was worth a shot... I received it about 2 days ago and I cannot tell the difference between the stock battery..
This sucks!
So yes, obviously I didn't expect it to be 4500 mah for $10 but I thought it will be at least 3200 or 3000. It is not.
I just want to warn others before they buy it and to hear other peoples experiences if there are any.

If you want a decent extended battery, buy the Hyperion.
I have that batt and the matching honeycomb case you can get with it and I love it.
I never have to worry about battery life anymore (even running stuff like iheart radio or Sirius online which both totally kill battery life)
I even like the feel/weight of the phone with it installed. When I bought it, I figured I would only use it occasionally. Now that I am used to using it, I never take it off the phone. The phone with the standard battery and my awesome rock quicksand case feels way too thin to me now (something I never thought I would say)

thanks morton....
I will try to see if I can return this battery.
I looked at amazon for the battery you recommended. I found it but I also found another battery: (I can't post a link)
It's called QCell and it is rated at 4200.
Any thoughts on this one?
The one you recommended is more popular but this one has NFC and it also has much more reviews.

Another thing to consider is the separate cradle battery charger that comes with a 2100 battery. This way there is always a battery on charge for a quick swap.

Weigh it. At the most basic, the amount of active material in a battery determines its overall capacity. A 4500mAh battery should be significantly heavier (roughly double) than the stock battery.

Another vote here for the Hyperion 4000 mAh battery. Very happy with it!!!
:good:

What website is this hyperion battery?
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Think I'll wait a bit to see if anyone brings out a slim 2800 to 3300 battery with a matching back.

Hulk0069 said:
What website is this hyperion battery?
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Hyperion Battery

AdamHLG said:
Another thing to consider is the separate cradle battery charger that comes with a 2100 battery. This way there is always a battery on charge for a quick swap.
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I find this to be the easiest for me. I hate extra bulk, so I just have multiple standard batteries ready on tap.
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I bought mine here, and it is fantastic so far. http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Sam...tery-Door-Cover-4300mAh-Black-BATY-I9300-02B/
Shipping took roughly 2 weeks I think.

Same size as original battery but 5470 amazing?

I'm guessing this is fake. But why only for the Verizon model? But maybe not. But maybe in 2 years batteries gave got slimmer and more powerful?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/5470mAh-Exten...laxy-Note-4-N910V-N910A-N910P-T-/281724391658
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magichoward said:
I'm guessing this is fake. But why only for the Verizon model? But maybe not. But maybe in 2 years batteries gave got slimmer and more powerful?
http://m.ebay.com/itm/5470mAh-Exten...laxy-Note-4-N910V-N910A-N910P-T-/281724391658
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Cheap Chinese battery claiming higher mAh in same size package.
Do not buy. I've fallen for these (not this brand) twice. You actually get far worse battery life than OEM battery.
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Puzzles me!.......I just don't get it... People want to put a non-standard battery from a unknown source in a 500+ dollar device that you count on everyday to conduct business or keep in touch with family and friends.
Purchase an OEM extra battery kit and be done with it people.

kkretch said:
Puzzles me!.......I just don't get it... People want to put a non-standard battery from a unknown source in a 500+ dollar device that you count on everyday to conduct business or keep in touch with family and friends.
Purchase an OEM extra battery kit and be done with it people.
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Well, in all honesty, if there WAS a battery that provided more power without making the phone fatter or heavier, then that would be more convenient than carrying around a spare battery charging kit.
Some people just don't know that as of now, more battery capacity means a thicker battery. Now, a 3400mAh battery like the PolarCell battery could actually be 3400mAh without too much more thickness, but a gain of 200mAh is hardly noticeable.
My point is that unfortunately, some people just don't know better.
And for the record, the 2 batteries I bought before weren't for this phone. They were for my S2 a couple years back.
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It may be possible to create a battery like that but it would sacrifice duty cycles. Or they could have developed some technology that I am unaware of but I think its fake.

it's definitely going to be a fake. no doubt about it.
a brand you can trust, for a lesser price, is Anker. they actually offer warrantee 50% longer than Samsung and more lenient about what can be sent in, too.
a couple days ago I seen them list a bundle on Amazon with 2 batteries and an external kit that has a USB on the side of it for dual charging. $32
it sounds too good to be true, I know, but Anker is an established, reputable name, that makes phone and computer replacement batteries, cables, and components, for a hundred or so devices

Sterist said:
it's definitely going to be a fake. no doubt about it.
a brand you can trust, for a lesser price, is Anker. they actually offer warrantee 50% longer than Samsung and more lenient about what can be sent in, too.
a couple days ago I seen them list a bundle on Amazon with 2 batteries and an external kit that has a USB on the side of it for dual charging. $32
it sounds too good to be true, I know, but Anker is an established, reputable name, that makes phone and computer replacement batteries, cables, and components, for a hundred or so devices
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Agreed. I've always been really happy with any product with the ANKER name on it. When I needed a replacement battery there was no way to tell if the "OEM" samsung batteries on Amazon were really OEM or cheap knockoffs. The Ankers were sold by Anker thru Amazon and the have been really reliable.

I haven't used the Anker battery myself, but I'm pretty sure it isn't a higher capacity battery that's the same form factor as the OEM battery.
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I haven't used the Anker battery myself, but I'm pretty sure it isn't a higher capacity battery that's the same form factor as the OEM battery.
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yes, they're the same capacity. if you find a battery the same size as OEM that is advertised as having anything more than 5% above OEM, you've got yourself a fake.
even then, if it's within 5%, it should be without NFC due to increased cell size. if NFC is still there, with higher capacity, it's again very likely fake

Sadly my Anker batteries for the note 4 have been crap. I bought the 2 pack, and they were just too tight a fit length wise. I had to bang on the OEM charger to get them out and they wouldn't stay in the Anker charger. They sent me two new ones and they were a touch better. I ended up having to remove the bottom plastic, scrape away the black rubbery adhesive that is fairly thick, and superglue the plastic end back on. Had to end up doing it for all four batteries. Now they fit fine. And then three of the four developed issues of bloating. They got puffy, they got oddly deformed on the flat sides. I've owned Anker batteries for years, and I still have a bunch from old phones that are rock solid. These just aren't the same quality. Maybe others have had better experiences, but with the Note 4 batteries I have been sadly disappointed. Great customer service, but that's about it for these.

I just got Anker battery for note 4 which fits perfectly quick charge 2 works very well amazon 20 $ very happy with my purchase ...my note 4 used to restart and heat up ....now with anker battery it has been rock solid

kkretch said:
Puzzles me!.......I just don't get it... People want to put a non-standard battery from a unknown source in a 500+ dollar device that you count on everyday to conduct business or keep in touch with family and friends.
Purchase an OEM extra battery kit and be done with it people.
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$500+ Note 4???? You are lucky to sell yours for 200. LOL