As a loyal ZL customer since the note 2 i will not use any other extended batter other than ZL you guys heard any news on it yet ?
Never had the product but I heard of its huge battery on the note 3, I did some digging around and it wont be out maybe till christmas. Im still debating if I need such a huge thing in this slim phone.
From what I've heard, they're going to release one november-december
maybe they will have more damned colors besides white and black this time. Grrrrrr
I don't like the Note 3's extended battery... it's basically 3 batteries stacked and makes the note 3 HUGE.
I remember them doing a extended battery for note 2 and it was only 2 batteries on top of each other and was MUCH slimmer
No. Note 2 battery was also 3. This is how they got triple the capacity. I had both. The whole point of zl is to make it a brick so it will last an insane runtime. 2 batteries would require the same physical depth as 3 so i would not buy one if it was only 2 batteries.
This time i also will not buy one until i can buy the battery separate from the case (or with anycase ie not requiring me to buy 2 cases) and of a color other than purple pink black and white.
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From what I've heard, they're going to release one november-december
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regret that I have not heard anything about it. you can google to find
I just bought the official spare charger and battery from Bestbuy so no.
I bought the zero lemon for my note 2 and regretted it. There is just no need for it. I think getting a set of 2 batteries and a wall charger is much better. You still get about a week of battery without charging anything. And changing a battery twice in a week is better than carrying a brick all week. And I can't take a zerolemon to the gym, it would pull my shorts down.
Your just a different kind of user. I have drajned 75% of a zl in one day though usually i can get two solid days of use.
For us heavy users its a godsend. Swapping batteries does not appeal to use since it requires us to tear apart our devices from the cases we wrap them in to protect them.
If you use the phone naked and you can get a week out of 2 stock batteries your a completely different kind of user from that thst use zl's
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In a few weeks after Galaxy S5 launched I would like to get one. Have been using Nexus S for years but the screen, speed, and performance of GS5 are drawing me. Do you think S5 also need some extra batteries to carry in pocket or bag? The only slim extended I’ve used from mpj giving me 1-2 hours more.
I would like to ask those who has used bulky extended batteries, is it easy to adapt to the added weight? Thank you for your kindly reply
i'm sure in about a month or less their be some extended battery out for the S5 I'm hoping Zero Lemon make one i've loved the gs4 7500mAh one last little over 2days :]
Got the OEM Extended Battery for my S3 last year and never looked back. Always said no to them as I didn't want more bulk but the S3 was so thin anyway that when I got it, it was completely fine. Now I NEED one for this phone but not some outrageous 7000 Mah one that doesn't have a back cover with the water seal on it.
Here's to hoping Samsung gets out the OEM one faster then a couple months.
I'm keeping an eye on ZeroLemon's FB page for updates.
Here's the link.... Enjoy!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JZSP08A/ref=redir_mdp_mobile
And now the great debate. Do I buy the zerolemon tricell which will add however much bulk and weight for $50 or do I buy 2 hyperion batteries with wall charger for $30 and more technical mAh? Hmmmm....
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Fail on the ugly ZL plastered across the back cover. For anyone considering these, be mindful that they tend to decrease signal strength in fringe areas... definitely was an issue with the S3 and S4...
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Fail on the ugly ZL plastered across the back cover. For anyone considering these, be mindful that they tend to decrease signal strength in fringe areas... definitely was an issue with the S3 and S4...
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I didn't know that about the decrease in signal strength. Thanks for the tip.
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Using the heart rate sensor looks awkward if not impossible. Also, will take away the water-resistant nature of the phone. Was really looking forward to this but might have to pass.
The major difference between the S4 and S5 is battery life. I can get at least a full day off of one charge with a cheap knock-off battery on my S5, and the OEM battery is even better. I couldn't get that on my S4, which is why I bought the ZeroLemon for that and my Note 3. This one, I'm content with what batteries I have for it for now.
I don't get it. I have a charged spare in my desk drawer that I haven't used yet. Because, well, I just don't need to. This thing lasts just fine without 2 extra inches of battery handing off its ass end.
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I guess I am the only one that likes the design, Looks sexy ass hell to me. But I am also on the spare battery vs extended battery wall. I loved the s3 zl.
Well I just decided to go with the Hyperion 2 (3800 mAh) batteries with free wall charger for $30 because I have had a pretty good experience with them in the past and I like to keep my phone as low profile as I can. Don't like to much bulk.To each their own though.
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Pretty much the only reason I chose the S5 over the M8 is the camera and the water resistance. Stinks you have to give up the IP rating for a larger battery.
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Well I just decided to go with the Hyperion 2 (3800 mAh) batteries with free wall charger for $30 because I have had a pretty good experience with them in the past and I like to keep my phone as low profile as I can. Don't like to much bulk.To each their own though.
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Do you have experience with hyperion micropack? Does it hold up to the claim of an extra 1000mah?
I don't have experience with the micro pack but the hyperions I have bought in the past were pretty good. I will be getting them on Monday and will post my thoughts after a few days use.
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was never an issue with my note 2. so your results may vary.
It's So much expensive buddy...
You lose ip certification and have an ugly case not worth it in my eyes.
Using the heart rate sensor looks awkward if not impossible. Also, will take away the water-resistant nature of the phone. Was really looking forward to this but might have to pass.
Anyone think this battery/case might degrade rf performance? The akward heart rate monitor I can deal with because I really don't think I'd use it much.
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Always loved Zerolemon, had the S3 battery for 2 years and it still lasts 3 days on one charge..
But theres no way i'm losing the water resistance on the S5, plus the case is ugly this time around..
For the same $50 I instead bought the Zerolemon 18600mah battery pack..
That's 2 1/2 times more power without the bulk, for the same price..
I always have my backpack anyway, won't bother me carrying it around..
I had the s3 zerolemon 7000 extended battery, I loved it. Now if they did similar with a waterproof case then i would jump at it dispite the bulk. the s5 battery is long and slim so most extended batteries will have a hollow part next to the within the case ?
my order just shipped i should be getting it in 3 days, i'll post some pics and give a review after the first charge cycle
was checking amazon for extended batts for my new relay and noticed that most/all said they fit both the relay and the i415 stratosphere 2/ii. so i searched for i415 batteries and found an actual samsung 3000mah unit - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C2ZEU4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1402385505&sr=8-4&pi=SL75
you can see that it's both 3.8v and 3000mah. the watt-hours listed on the flip side are almost double the stock one in my relay. there's another listing that also comes w/ the door for just a few bucks more, or some listings w/ just the door. the door has a verizon logo on it, but i bet a little thinner or nail polish remover would fix that.
for as cheap as it is, i'm willing to try it out. i will get the one w/ the stratosphere door. i'll also be buying one of the generic ones that actually says relay and comes w/ a door, since it looks like the camera opening might be slightly different. will compare fitment and battery life and of course post back here.
unless of course this has already been tried and failed...
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was checking amazon for extended batts for my new relay and noticed that most/all said they fit both the relay and the i415 stratosphere 2/ii. so i searched for i415 batteries and found an actual samsung 3000mah unit - http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00C2ZEU4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?qid=1402385505&sr=8-4&pi=SL75
you can see that it's both 3.8v and 3000mah. the watt-hours listed on the flip side are almost double the stock one in my relay. there's another listing that also comes w/ the door for just a few bucks more, or some listings w/ just the door. the door has a verizon logo on it, but i bet a little thinner or nail polish remover would fix that.
for as cheap as it is, i'm willing to try it out. i will get the one w/ the stratosphere door. i'll also be buying one of the generic ones that actually says relay and comes w/ a door, since it looks like the camera opening might be slightly different. will compare fitment and battery life and of course post back here.
unless of course this has already been tried and failed...
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for 10 bucks more i got a 5000mah battery with extended back cover...well worth it in my opinion
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for 10 bucks more i got a 5000mah battery with extended back cover...well worth it in my opinion
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thanks. i didn't think to check ebay. i guess i was just thinking i'd have better luck with an actual samsung piece, but if this is really 5000 mah i'll be set for days (or at least an entire day!). wish i'd have done my homework before buying my droid4 with its non-removable 1750mah battery that doesn't even last me to lunchtime some days...
guess i'll just get that one battery/cover and skip the stratosphere one. if this one doesn't last i'll consider the sammy batt next time around.
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thanks. i didn't think to check ebay. i guess i was just thinking i'd have better luck with an actual samsung piece, but if this is really 5000 mah i'll be set for days (or at least an entire day!). wish i'd have done my homework before buying my droid4 with its non-removable 1750mah battery that doesn't even last me to lunchtime some days...
guess i'll just get that one battery/cover and skip the stratosphere one. if this one doesn't last i'll consider the sammy batt next time around.
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i have no issues with it...its the mpj model...and yes is 5000mah...with minimal use ive had the phone last for just over 4 days from 100% to 5%
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i have no issues with it...its the mpj model...and yes is 5000mah...with minimal use ive had the phone last for just over 4 days from 100% to 5%
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sounds like the one i just ordered. it's currently on the slow boat from china so i'll see it end of month if i'm lucky. now that my contract at vzw is officially up, i'll be going to tmo on friday to pick up some sim cards. yes, tmo is offering to pay your ETF, but the catch is you have to buy a phone from them AND trade in your old one. well they wouldn't sell me a relay as part of the deal and my droid4 supposedly has zero tradein value, so i had to wait out my contract. also sucks that i had to buy another sgs3 for my wife - her verizon one would technically work for voice/text with a tmo sim (in theory) but data would be like 2g speeds. no thanks. hopefully i can sell the vzw s3 (and some redundant accessories like otterbox/etc) to make up the difference.
meanwhile i've already rooted the relay and am about to try out liquidsmooth.
well the mpj 5000mah batt died and now i'm not having any luck getting warranty service. earlier this month it got very hot and swelled up to the point that the back cover no longer closes. bought in june, arrived in august (slow bot indeed) and died in early march. just over 7 months.
might try the strat2 batt this time since i dont want to wait another month for one to be shipped from china again.
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well the mpj 5000mah batt died and now i'm not having any luck getting warranty service. earlier this month it got very hot and swelled up to the point that the back cover no longer closes. bought in june, arrived in august (slow bot indeed) and died in early march. just over 7 months.
might try the strat2 batt this time since i dont want to wait another month for one to be shipped from china again.
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I just put a Statosphere II battery (the Polar one linked above) in my wife's Relay. Zero issues, and WAY easier than fitting the bigger battery that required shaving down the back (from Nardholio's thread). That battery died after just a few months, so fingers crossed this Stratosphere II battery last longer (or my wife decides she can give up her physical keyboard!).
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I just put a Statosphere II battery (the Polar one linked above) in my wife's Relay. Zero issues, and WAY easier than fitting the bigger battery that required shaving down the back (from Nardholio's thread). That battery died after just a few months, so fingers crossed this Stratosphere II battery last longer (or my wife decides she can give up her physical keyboard!).
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Polar one? Is it an extended stratosphere battery fitting in the stock relay case? (I cant see the link)
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Polar one? Is it an extended stratosphere battery fitting in the stock relay case? (I cant see the link)
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It's a 2100mAh battery w/NFC that fits in the stock relay back (there's actually some extra room in there).
Ooh that does sound nice. Im beginning to regret ordering another standard OEM one from china. All the good batteries are understandably in America and have ridiculous postage costs to Australia. I hope the polar works out. It might be the next one I get.
I'm thinking about buying the ZeroLemon Samsung Galaxy S4 3000mAh Battery. Any opinions? I heard zerolemon was a pretty good company but I just wanted to confirm.
I bought mine about a month a go and I can definitely feel the difference in the duration of screen-on time. I went from like 4.5 hours to 5 hours roughly. More than worth the price.
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I bought mine about a month a go and I can definitely feel the difference in the duration of screen-on time. I went from like 4.5 hours to 5 hours roughly. More than worth the price.
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thanks. I'll probably buy them then. 8.99 is a great price haha!
Bought my pair a few months ago. I don't remember the last time I actually plugged my phone into a charger. I just swap the batteries from the phone to the wall charger. I usually get about 15 hours of decent use, about 3.5 hours of screen time, out of each. It's a great buy.
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Any international sellers? I can't find anything for the UK, all out of stock
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Any international sellers? I can't find anything for the UK, all out of stock
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I haven't found any in the UK for over a year now, been looking ever since I got my phone last June
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I haven't found any in the UK for over a year now, been looking ever since I got my phone last June
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Man i've tried emailing bastexwireless but they said they don't have any in stock.. still waiting for something i'll let you know if i find anything..
Does this battery add any bulk, size wise I mean, to the phone? I know the weight will probably be heaver but I had an extended battery for my old Photon 4G and had to go without a case on it because of the size of the battery. I don't want to have to do that but this battery looks promising from what I see.
maybe its matter, maybe not... but note that this battery do not have NFC chip.
i also thought about to buy that battery, but for me, the lack of this NFC chip is a deal breaker.
shop ?
Hey,
Do you have a valid link to a shop that actually sell it ?
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Hey,
Do you have a valid link to a shop that actually sell it ?
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I bought it on amazon.
likesatan said:
Hey,
Do you have a valid link to a shop that actually sell it ?
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I bought it on amazon
*sorry for double* not sure what happened
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Does this battery add any bulk, size wise I mean, to the phone? I know the weight will probably be heaver but I had an extended battery for my old Photon 4G and had to go without a case on it because of the size of the battery. I don't want to have to do that but this battery looks promising from what I see.
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U will perhaps find it slightly harder to put the battery cover on, but it will fit the same way as stock. Cases wouldn't be an issue.
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maybe its matter, maybe not... but note that this battery do not have NFC chip.
i also thought about to buy that battery, but for me, the lack of this NFC chip is a deal breaker.
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They took nfc away so it can have a slightly higher battery capacity.
The battery very slightly bulges at the back. If you have a very very specific tight fitting case you will notice the slight inconsistancy. I had one that fit the Galaxy S4 specifically however once the battery was put in, it created a few mm gap.
I initially found the battery to add about 30 min extra however, it began to lose it capacity after a few months then became the same if not worse than the stock.
No NFC, bulge, same battery capacity wasn't worthwhile. I bought from bastexwireless and they were a pain to deal with so if you buy expect to make it a permanent purchase. I tired to contact zerolemon as well and they just gave me the runaround.
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The battery very slightly bulges at the back. If you have a very very specific tight fitting case you will notice the slight inconsistancy. I had one that fit the Galaxy S4 specifically however once the battery was put in, it created a few mm gap.
I initially found the battery to add about 30 min extra however, it began to lose it capacity after a few months then became the same if not worse than the stock.
No NFC, bulge, same battery capacity wasn't worthwhile. I bought from bastexwireless and they were a pain to deal with so if you buy expect to make it a permanent purchase. I tired to contact zerolemon as well and they just gave me the runaround.
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I would say the lifespan of holding its charge is pretty similar to the original samsung battery. Under heavy daily use, it would take abt 3 mths I reckon, for it to start losing its capacity bit by bit. It's just the way they are, so I would still get the zerolemon's since they are pretty cheap compared to samsung's. Over here where I live, the original samsung battery is only sold with the extra battery kit, and it costs abt 30usd. I alr got that so it would still be worthwhile for me to ship the zerolemon's over as I don't stay in the US.
Regarding bastex's customer service, I emailed them once regarding their poorly made wall charger. They responded pretty quickly and offered to send me a new one, as well as 2 new batteries since mine had alr bloated up due to months of heavy use. I guess the bloating issue pretty common. So maybe not all their staff provide quality support. [emoji41]
I just got mine this week. This is day 3 of using it. It seems to do a little better, but I'm still in the break-in phase of the battery. I like the extra weight, as it gives the phone a more substantial feel. It fits fine in my otterbox (defender series, I think). Haven't tested it in my seidio obex case yet. I used their battery with my Verizon Galaxy Nexus, and loved it. I expect good things with it.
I just ordered a single battery ($9.XX, with shipping). I didn't need the second battery, or that external battery charger.
Zerolemon's 7.5Ah batteries for Galaxy S4
Zerolemon's 7.5Ah batteries for Galaxy S4, I ordered 3 from e-bay with 2 chargers. The batteries are heavier than the phone and with case is more than twice as thick(deep) as original phone. Width and length are slightly larger too but not appreciably so. Big plus is am never tethered to wall and each battery will last 20+ hours of constant Internet use. Simply swap batteries after running it until <= 2%; one is typically always on charger. Phone with case/battery carries nicely in a LBT Holster.
The zerolemon wall charger is really low quality. It works (charges ur batt from zero to full in abt 4-5 hrs) for the first few weeks, and then takes longer and longer to charge.
Another alternative to never having to charge your phone on the wall is to get the official samsung extra battery kit. That charger is top notch. I got that and use it with my zerolemon's. So I don't need to deal with a huge bulky extended battery either.
It's a small bit bigger than the original battery. It makes putting on your battery cover a little bit more difficult, but not bad. I have a defender case and it makes it just a little tighter.
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So far, my zero lemon 3000 mah battery isn't performing too great. I think I'm going to try and return it for another one to see if the ladder is better. I get about 4 hours of screen on time.
Hi,
Just last month I picked up Galaxy Note 4 and I need a spare battery backup. My last Galaxy S3 has several spares from mpj, but I am now having a tough time deciding which kind of spare battery for the Note 4. My concern with the mpj 6440 mah is the increased size/weight with the case, but on the other hand extended battery life is going to be exactly twice times as capacious as the standard battery. I’ve never used extended battery, how did you guys adapt to them? Is it worth a try?
I have a selection for different use cases. I've got some OEM batteries to swap out when needed, and a Hyperion extended battery for those times when a bulkier phone is less trouble that swapping batteries.
If you're ok with adding some bulk to your phone, you're definitely should give it a try. Basically, you have 2 options: Hyperion (8000 mAh, not much of the bulk) and Zerolemon (10000 mAh, but makes Note 4 brick sized and have lots of issues with battery level reading). I'm waiting for my Hyperion to arrive, so from my point of view, I would recommend a Hyperion.
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If you're ok with adding some bulk to your phone, you're definitely should give it a try. Basically, you have 2 options: Hyperion (8000 mAh, not much of the bulk) and Zerolemon (10000 mAh, but makes Note 4 brick sized and have lots of issues with battery level reading). I'm waiting for my Hyperion to arrive, so from my point of view, I would recommend a Hyperion.
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Best battery with no issues
BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S
Mugen also has a battery coming out. It's 6640 mAh, which is basically twice the size of the oem battery and suppose to have Qi wireless charging and NFC for 89.99. Im going with the Hyperion myself
Mugen battery looks nice but its way too expensive (http://mugen.co/mugen-power-6640mah...-samsung-galaxy-note-4-with-battery-door.html). Zerolemon seems to have issues with calibration which sounds it is due to its TriCell. I for one am thinking of getting the Hyperion battery. However, I contacted ZeroLemon about a week ago and they told me that they were releasing a smaller size extended battery in 2 weeks. I would prefer this one, if its true, because they have a nicer case and hopefully its only a single cell battery also.
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Mugen battery looks nice but its way too expensive (http://mugen.co/mugen-power-6640mah...-samsung-galaxy-note-4-with-battery-door.html). Zerolemon seems to have issues with calibration which sounds it is due to its TriCell. I for one am thinking of getting the Hyperion battery. However, I contacted ZeroLemon about a week ago and they told me that they were releasing a smaller size extended battery in 2 weeks. I would prefer this one, if its true, because they have a nicer case and hopefully its only a single cell battery also.
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Did they happen to say how big the battery would be?
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Did they happen to say how big the battery would be?
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They did not say. Only to wait. I included a screenshot of the email.
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They did not say. Only to wait. I included a screenshot of the email.
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Wow, they want to build some suspense, huh?
I've used extended batteries before but with the great battery life of the N4 and it's aggressively styled good looks I found having an extra battery is all I need. I actually don't even need it with my 7 hour screen on time but I like having even more than that for intense days. The spare battery gives me all the battery life I need plus some and my N4 doesn't look like a weapon/brick.
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I've used extended batteries before but with the great battery life of the N4 and it's aggressively styled good looks I found having an extra battery is all I need. I actually don't even need it with my 7 hour screen on time but I like having even more than that for intense days. The spare battery gives me all the battery life I need plus some and my N4 doesn't look like a weapon/brick.
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Which one do you use? I am looking for one that doesnt add toooo much bulk.
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Which one do you use? I am looking for one that doesnt add toooo much bulk.
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He probably using stock spare. Pics are posted all over threads of how the phone looks. Really just 2 options in looks . a ugly slippery back or a huge brick that can go for days. Either it depends on how bad u need the phone to survive.
BAD ASS NOTE 4 & BAD ASS GEAR S
Mugen Battery 6440 mAH
I got the Mugen battery for the Note 4 just for 4 days now and it is nice. I got around 10-12 hrs screen on time but the percentage is still dropping fast.
The back cover is fine for me (not slippery)
When I check CPU-Z the battery capacity states that it is only 3220 mAH, is it possible to adjust this? I found a Mugen battery profile app but it is outdated from 2013 and root is required.
Can anyone help me?
I've tried them in the past but the size of them always put me off in the end. Note 4 has adaptive fast charging so for me I could just plug it in at work mid day and bump back up to 100 before leaving the office and the whole thing became moot. Its a shame I need 2 charges to get me through the day though, but oh well.
The choices for extended battery cases are simply too insufficient!
Zerolemon is the best it protect you phone and also support NFC :good: