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Ordered one from ebay 16 days ago. U$20 delivered for a charger (charges battery + USB output) and 2(!) batteries. Came in today. Seem to be legit, batteries fit fine, come in about 40% charge in em. Charging both at the moment, will post later as to the longevity etc.
Search ebay for title (the quoted part of it), $20 delivered.
No idea how this chinese quality is, but it´s cheap
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OK,
1st battery charged in N1, seems to be fine after 3 hrs of occasional use, still 100% charge. The other one charged in the charger that came with it, will test it tomorrow. Charger gives indication when the charge is complete. I guess we got ourselves a winner here
Good to hear. I ordered the same bundle a week or so ago and I'm waiting for it. Things from HK do seem to take a while to get to the US - guess that's the price you pay.
I got this same deal!
It's a crazy bargain! I love have (3) batteries on me when traveling. In a hotel room it's wonderful to find a spare remote outlet and charge up the depleted batteries. No down time.
I received my batteries and charger from China very quickly.
thanks i'll look into this
EDIT: Which seller did you guys buy from?
Just trying to help,
This one,
http://yit.me/46vpzp
Wow. That's quite a deal! I don't really think I need it but I'm sorely tempted to order a set anyway just in case.
This deal hooked me.
This is a NO BRAINER!
You get the 2800 mAh worth of power for 1/3 the price. Plus you get the external charger.
The only "negative" to me is that I have to shut down the phone to swap batteries... but the N1 reboots so fast... not really a negative.
The big "positive" is that I get the additional power in reserve... without getting a big ugly battery and new battery door that alters the slick look of my phone.
I don't have an scientific evidence yet.... but these new batteries seem to actually run longer than my stock battery.
I got this. Its a phenominal deal. The batteries are top notch, and I'm almost inclined to think one of them actually works better than the stock battery, but that could just be my imagination. Hard to test.
The charger is great too.
I ordered the same set on the 18th and I still dont have mine! Glad you all are happy with yours! I am going to file a dispute tomorrow, 3 weeks is too long!
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This is a NO BRAINER!
You get the 2800 mAh worth of power for 1/3 the price. Plus you get the external charger.
The only "negative" to me is that I have to shut down the phone to swap batteries... but the N1 reboots so fast... not really a negative.
The big "positive" is that I get the additional power in reserve... without getting a big ugly battery and new battery door that alters the slick look of my phone.
I don't have an scientific evidence yet.... but these new batteries seem to actually run longer than my stock battery.
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2800 mAh is double the OEM battery, so of course they run longer then the stock battery
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2800 mAh is double the OEM battery, so of course they run longer then the stock battery
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Uhhmmm....he is saying that 2 batteries at 1400 = one batter at 2800. They are talking about 2 batteries and a charger for 20$.
This is a great deal! Maybe too good to be true?? Please keep us updated on how these batteries perform throughout the year.
Any issue with charge times? It is only rated plugged in at output 4.2V 350mA, this seems a little low to me.
I do see it is rated higher for the USB output connection, is this to the battery or just to the USB port, of 5.2V 800mA?
Thanks
Don't file a dispute... that is pointless.
E-mail them and ask for it to be sent again however if they say no then you can dispute it BUT standard postage can take FOREVER.
I have ordered CDs from America (where most of you guys are) and sometimes they have come in 5 days and sometimes it has been a month.
Unfortunately your US mail is incredibly unreliable and then when you add into that the fact it is coming from Hong Kong so has to go through so many mail systems you should just relax and be patient!
I ordered the same package yesterday and also the 8-in-1 HD2 package with 3 screen protector, 3 cases, MUSB to cig lighter charger and an extra MUSB cable which I can use those 2 both with my HD2 and N1 as I already have cases for the N1 and screen protectors.
Folx,
I have used both batteries, charged via both N1 and the charger that came part of the deal. Used the charger to charge N1's original battery. No issues encountered. Having total of 3 batteries must be a godsend for frequent travelers and alike.
I never hesitate when ordering items from China/HK. Takes anywhere from 1.5 to 3 weeks, never had anything lost.
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I ordered the same set on the 18th and I still dont have mine! Glad you all are happy with yours! I am going to file a dispute tomorrow, 3 weeks is too long!
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I ordered on the 18th too...Glad to see I'm not the only one still waiting. I'm even more glad to hear that the quality seems OK so far.
Hopefully it will be waiting for me when I get home tonight!
Hey all, just thought I'd share my findings with these batteries I've found for sale on Amazon. All the dealers I found that sold them sell the same battery with the same product ID as our Skyrocket batteries, even though they're listed as Hercules batteries. Well, THEY WORK PERFECT. Charges perfectly fine in and out of the phone, has NFC, and the same quality as my original (They're OEM, so duh... haha). DEFINITELY recommended if anyone out there is looking for a cheap spare battery with NFC.
Here are the links for a few of the listings. The one I got was the last one the seller had, so those aren't available anymore, but there still are a few out there with plenty:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LBEGEE/ref=sc_pgp__m_A2BWN3VBVKWB9O_2?ie=UTF8&m=A2BWN3VBVKWB9O&n=&s=&v=glance
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Standard-Battery-T-Mobile-Hercules/dp/B005STVU2K/ref=sr_1_sc_5?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324782693&sr=1-5-spell
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Skyrocket-Standard-Battery-EBL1D7IBABSTD/dp/B006GQMBMM/ref=sr_1_sc_10?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1324782693&sr=1-10-spell
Here is what i found
http://www.cellularfactory.com/det.jsp?d=54664&c=778906
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-1850mAh-Battery-US-Charger-AT-T-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-II-Skyrocket-SGH-i727-/130621477569?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e69a592c1#ht_2944wt_1018
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/3x-1850mAh-Battery-US-Charger-AT-T-Samsung-Galaxy-S2-II-Skyrocket-SGH-i727-/130621477569?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e69a592c1#ht_2944wt_1018
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Sounds way too good to be true....3 batteries+charger for $13? I doubt they are original batteries (despite the picture used on the listing). Probably more likely the Hyperion brand or such. I am hearing that they (so far) are working well.
Notice that ebay auction says NOWHERE that they're original Samsung OEM batteries, just has a duplicate picture of them. People have been reporting that the non-OEMs being made don't have NFC and have charging issues.
Just posting my findings. There are probably more on Amazon, but those have what I've found so far.
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and probably no NFC ...
If I were to charge one of these (oem ones) and toss it in my bag how long do you think it would hold a charge for?
thanks and def will buy, big help man
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If I were to charge one of these (oem ones) and toss it in my bag how long do you think it would hold a charge for?
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It's recommended to give batteries a full charge after (I believvvee) a month of non-use. I keep this backup in my wallet for days and it still has a 100% charge. Batteries can hold a charge for quite some time.
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It's recommended to give batteries a full charge after (I believvvee) a month of non-use. I keep this backup in my wallet for days and it still has a 100% charge. Batteries can hold a charge for quite some time.
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Good to know. I might buy a couple spares to keep in my car and backpack.
but don't forget the old adage, if you don't use it, you lose it. id swap the battery every time you do a charge to keep them in rotation and in use.
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but don't forget the old adage, if you don't use it, you lose it. id swap the battery every time you do a charge to keep them in rotation and in use.
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This.
I swap my batteries every time they die to prevent this from happening.
Was just wondering what chargers are you guys using? Im gonna be getting my nexus 4 right after christmas. (Stupid backorder)
I'm using the LG one and it works great. The beep really isn't nearly as loud as everyone exaggerated.... but if it bothers you I hear removing it is really easy and there's instructions in one of the threads on how to do it.
LG one with the beeper taken out.
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Is there a list of what chargers work with reviews/prices?
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I'm using the LG one and it works great. The beep really isn't nearly as loud as everyone exaggerated.... but if it bothers you I hear removing it is really easy and there's instructions in one of the threads on how to do it.
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Someone in another thread mentioned that it charges to 100%, then it disconnects until the battery hits 90% or so before it starts charging again. They mentioned they leave it on the charger overnight, and in the morning it'll say it's been on battery for 3 hours and at a 90% charge.
Does it do this to you? Or do you find it charged up to 100%?
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Someone in another thread mentioned that it charges to 100%, then it disconnects until the battery hits 90% or so before it starts charging again. They mentioned they leave it on the charger overnight, and in the morning it'll say it's been on battery for 3 hours and at a 90% charge.
Does it do this to you? Or do you find it charged up to 100%?
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The other day I did wake up to my phone at 96% and it said it had been off for 5 hours. But today I woke up to it at 100%. I wouldn't doubt that it stops charging at 100% and then recharges back up at 96%, though I don't believe it drops as low as 90%. I've read many things in the past about people saying phones do stop charging at 96% because it's healthier for battery life and that the last 4% are cosmetic. Don't hold me to that though =P
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My N4 is on backorder for about 4 weeks. I hope google announces that wireless charging orb by then.
I bought both the LG and the Energizer single-position. Haven't had the problems that other people have mentioned with the LG unit beeping more than once (when I first put the phone down and it starts charging), even when left on overnight and after the battery is full.
The Energizer is bigger all around than the LG and is much more sensitive about getting the phone in the right spot - and since it doesn't beep, you have to just watch for the blue LED (which is bright as heck in the dark; I put a piece of tint over it).
Ended up taking the Energizer to work, and I've got an LG next to the bed and another in my home office. As far as actually charging, both models work fine and I've not done any testing on speed, etc.
Is this what you guys are using?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/OEM-VERIZON-...ccessories&hash=item2578538a87#ht_4148wt_1247
Yes, the LG WCP-700. Looks like the prices have gone up to $50 from the $35 I paid just a week ago.
http://www.amazon.com/LG-WCP-700-Portable-Office-Charging/dp/B005DMBSVA
we cant get anything here in australia... everything is US based i search atleast once a week for a wireless charger lol
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we cant get anything here in australia... everything is US based i search atleast once a week for a wireless charger lol
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i bought the LG WCP-700 from ebay.com.au posted from the US. Should arrive this week. I'll post back here if i have to mod it to work with Aussie power supply.
I'm using a Energizer single charger. Love that it doesn't make a single sound. Quiet as a mouse.
So far it's charging well. :thumbup:
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I bought both the LG and the Energizer single-position. Haven't had the problems that other people have mentioned with the LG unit beeping more than once (when I first put the phone down and it starts charging), even when left on overnight and after the battery is full.
The Energizer is bigger all around than the LG and is much more sensitive about getting the phone in the right spot - and since it doesn't beep, you have to just watch for the blue LED (which is bright as heck in the dark; I put a piece of tint over it).
Ended up taking the Energizer to work, and I've got an LG next to the bed and another in my home office. As far as actually charging, both models work fine and I've not done any testing on speed, etc.
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Interesting. I have the Energizer one, and I don't think it's picky at all in regards to placement
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Panasonic tm101 In white when it gets here...
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Panasonic tm101 In white when it gets here...
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where did you order that from?
Looking for a battery backup that isn't massive in size (10oz or so) and will quick charge the 6p. Anyone have suggestions?
10000mah is the smallest you're going to find. I'm testing out this one (https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01E...ger+type+c&dpPl=1&dpID=41ZVARmD5WL&ref=plSrch) right now and so far so good. it gives about 2 charges to my 6p and charges quickly
Thanks! That sounds like a winner. About the only concern I would have is that most of the reviews seem to indicate that they got it at a discount or got it for free for a review.
I also got it at a discount in exchange for an honest review, but I'll pan something if I don't like it. I've put it through three charge cycles now without issue. I thought 2 full charges was a bit low, but I realized that my other 10k bank turns off when the phone hits 100%, but this one will continue to trickle charge. with my other if I use it to charge overnight I wake up to a phone with 85-90%, whereas this one it's 100%
Just get this power bank:http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/review-tronsmart-presto-12000mah-usb-c-t3407636
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Just get this power bank:http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/accessories/review-tronsmart-presto-12000mah-usb-c-t3407636
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I like the look and weight of the other one but having a hard time making a decision on something that seems to have only reviews from people that got it discounted or free. If it was a known brand, I would bite. I will go with what you linked to
I recently purchased a official Samsung Spare Battery for my N910C via a UK based online retailer. However I am having problems getting it to charge properly using fast charging. I've tried a couple of different battery calibration methods that I've found online.
Drain the battery fully then charge it and repeat the process 2 more times.
Drain the battery fully then charge it. After it's charged fully turn it on and you should notice that it's not fully charged. Plug it back into the charge and let it complete charging while the device is powered on. Then reboot the device and repeat the previous step if need.
But both of these methods don't work. Can somebody provide me with a walkthrough on how to correctly configure my new battery please?
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I recently purchased a official Samsung Spare Battery for my N910C via a UK based online retailer. However I am having problems getting it to charge properly using fast charging.
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I bought my replacement a couple of months ago directly from Samsung UK. Are you sure what you got is a genuine Samsung? There are so many convincing fakes about, which is why I went directly to the source to make sure I got the real thing. It cost a bit more, but worth it. Mine charged to 100% first time, and has been great ever since (6+ hours SoT). I never use fast charging though, always wireless charging. However, I did charge via USB the first three times, and two of those were from 0-100%. That's the only calibration I had to do. I would suggest avoiding fast charging for the first few charges (no scientific evidence for that, just my own opinion).
Other than what you have described though, I don't know of any other way of calibrating... this is essentially what I did "Use the phone until the battery goes to zero and the phone turns off. Do not turn it on. Plug in the charger and charge it to 100%. Drain the battery again and then charge it to 100%".
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Other than what you have described though, I don't know of any other way of calibrating... this is essentially what I did "Use the phone until the battery goes to zero and the phone turns off. Do not turn it on. Plug in the charger and charge it to 100%. Drain the battery again and then charge it to 100%".
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I would have gotten mine directly from Samsung too but they are current out of stock of the Note 4 batteries. I tried to calibrate it again but no joy. So I filled it a RMA form on the retailer's site and couriered it back to them for a replacement. Hopefully I just got a faulty battery.
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I would have gotten mine directly from Samsung too but they are current out of stock of the Note 4 batteries. I tried to calibrate it again but no joy. So I filled it a RMA form on the retailer's site and couriered it back to them for a replacement. Hopefully I just got a faulty battery.
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Can highly recommend Anker if you have no luck with your replacement. Also PolarCell seem to have a good reputation - bit harder to get though: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00UQPU2V6
there is a good chance that you got a fake battery.
Anker success story on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxynote4/comments/4zfrbv/fixed_a_ton_of_issues_with_a_new_battery_2_oem/
I ordered a battery and got a fake one, it didn't have the NFC coils in it (you can visibly see that there was no raised section where the NFC coils sit, and also NFC wasn't able to scan or detect anything). It also didn't have the water damage sticker present.
I returned it and bought from another vendor, new battery works great and definitely has the proper NFC coils.
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I ordered a battery and got a fake one, it didn't have the NFC coils in it (you can visibly see that there was no raised section where the NFC coils sit, and also NFC wasn't able to scan or detect anything). It also didn't have the water damage sticker present.
I returned it and bought from another vendor, new battery works great and definitely has the proper NFC coils.
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The faulty one that I got was also a Genuine Samsung Battery with the NFC coil and everything, I'm waiting for the retailer to send me a replacement unit.
Ok, so my replacement battery arrived yesterday. I got it to charge fully last night before I went to sleep. I drained it today and tried charging it but it stopped charging at 81%. I was just wondering is this because I was sent a official UK N910F Battery which is not compatible with my UAE N910C? Is that the reason why my replacement spare battery won't charge properly on my N910C?
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Ok, so my replacement battery arrived yesterday. I got it to charge fully last night before I went to sleep. I drained it today and tried charging it but it stopped charging at 81%. I was just wondering is this because I was sent a official UK N910F Battery which is not compatible with my UAE N910C? Is that the reason why my replacement spare battery won't charge properly on my N910C?
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This is a problem many people are having, I have searched the net extensively trying to find a solution, but no luck. I believe it started happening on one of the updates to 6.0.1. The only sure fire way to get your battery to charge fully is charge it until it stops charging (usually around 78-92%) then take the battery out and hold the power button down for a while then put the battery back in. It will usually jump to ~96% and will charge to 100%.
If you drain the battery below ~80% the same thing will happen. If you charge it before it gets down to ~80% it will charge fully. Sometimes you will need to unplug the charger and plug it in again to get it to charge. Hopefully they will fix this in the next update. This last update finally fixed the random boots for me. Before that I had to flash the ROM or do a factory reset about every 10 days.
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This is a problem many people are having, I have searched the net extensively trying to find a solution, but no luck. I believe it started happening on one of the updates to 6.0.1. The only sure fire way to get your battery to charge fully is charge it until it stops charging (usually around 78-92%) then take the battery out and hold the power button down for a while then put the battery back in. It will usually jump to ~96% and will charge to 100%.
If you drain the battery below ~80% the same thing will happen. If you charge it before it gets down to ~80% it will charge fully. Sometimes you will need to unplug the charger and plug it in again to get it to charge. Hopefully they will fix this in the next update. This last update finally fixed the random boots for me. Before that I had to flash the ROM or do a factory reset about every 10 days.
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What I find strange is that I don't have the same problem with the battery that came with my N910C. It just happens with the new spare battery that I ordered online!
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What I find strange is that I don't have the same problem with the battery that came with my N910C. It just happens with the new spare battery that I ordered online!
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Yes, the same thing happened to me. It would only do it with the new spare battery, but not the original. I thought the new battery was bad and thought about sending it back, but then the original battery started doing it after a few swaps also. I've bought two more spare batteries and they do it as well. I have a couple of cradles I keep plugged into the wall and usually just swap batteries when it gets low, but it gets to be a bit of a hassle as I have a defender case. Hopefully it will get fixed in the next update. Hard to believe that I have 4 bad batteries, but I guess it's possible.
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I think I will try buying some Anker batteries and see if they work better. I've been buying the "New Original OEM Samsung" batteries from ebay. I just read a review about the Anker batteries on ebay and it said the "OEM replacement batteries would only charge to 90% and he thought it was his phone, but the Anker batteries last all day now." They cost a lot more, but it will be worth it if it gets rid of this annoying problem. I will post a follow up after I get them and let you know how it goes.
I'm having the same problem. Are there any batteries that are decent quality from Ebay or Aliexpress? It's all I have to choose from unfortunately. Luckily the seller is sending me a new battery but I'm afraid I'll just get more rubbish
Same thing happens with me.. the battery will just not show the precentage properly.
But what i have noticed is that when it gets to around the 80% mark and you seen it takin longer than usual to finish... take the battery out and insert it again.. it will then show up at 100% charged.
What I have also noticed is that when it gets to 15%, the power starts to drain faster than it should even in ultra power save mode.
so dont know what to do.
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I'm having the same problem. Are there any batteries that are decent quality from Ebay or Aliexpress? It's all I have to choose from unfortunately. Luckily the seller is sending me a new battery but I'm afraid I'll just get more rubbish
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Yes, they sell Anker batteries on ebay. I bought mine directly from Anker though.
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Yes, the same thing happened to me. It would only do it with the new spare battery, but not the original. I thought the new battery was bad and thought about sending it back, but then the original battery started doing it after a few swaps also. I've bought two more spare batteries and they do it as well. I have a couple of cradles I keep plugged into the wall and usually just swap batteries when it gets low, but it gets to be a bit of a hassle as I have a defender case. Hopefully it will get fixed in the next update. Hard to believe that I have 4 bad batteries, but I guess it's possible.
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My problem is that the new spare battery is not charging fully. I don't have problems when using my N910C and the battery meter acting irratic.
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Yes, they sell Anker batteries on ebay. I bought mine directly from Anker though.
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Sadly, the only Anker batteries I see are shipping from Canada, which is too pricey to get to Aus. Another one here is X Power, but they do look a bit rubbish... 5600mah my a**, and I doubt it has NFC
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Sadly, the only Anker batteries I see are shipping from Canada, which is too pricey to get to Aus. Another one here is X Power, but they do look a bit rubbish... 5600mah my a**, and I doubt it has NFC
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Try going to anker.com and see how much shipping from there is. I couldn't find any shipping rates, but I saw their warranty which says they will "take care of all quality-related issues with a FULL REFUND including any return shipping costs" for orders shipped internationally. You may have to make an account and put it in your cart to see how much shipping is or you can just email them. They also have Anker batteries on Amazon.
They are located in California and I'm in Washington state so hopefully I should get them soon and I will report back here if it fixes the problem. I sure hope it does because the phone is finally working pretty good except for this problem.
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Try going to anker.com and see how much shipping from there is. I couldn't find any shipping rates, but I saw their warranty which says they will "take care of all quality-related issues with a FULL REFUND including any return shipping costs" for orders shipped internationally. You may have to make an account and put it in your cart to see how much shipping is or you can just email them. They also have Anker batteries on Amazon.
They are located in California and I'm in Washington state so hopefully I should get them soon and I will report back here if it fixes the problem. I sure hope it does because the phone is finally working pretty good except for this problem.
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They do everything through Amazon and it's unavailable...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTVUWR...17145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B00PTVUWRQ
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They do everything through Amazon and it's unavailable...
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PTVUWR...17145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B00PTVUWRQ
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I found this one:
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-3220mA...QQA0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1473638501&sr=8-1
They might ship through Amazon, but you can order them at their site.