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Obligatory Extended Battery Thread

Thanks to the abysmal battery life on the MyTouch 4G Slide, I've taken to ordering extended batteries for my phone. Right now I've got these coming my way:
Hyperion Samsung i8190 Galaxy S III Mini 2 x Battery + Charger (1600mAh each)
3600mAh Extended Battery + Back Cover for Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini i8190 Black
Anyone else have extended batteries?
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If you've got the money, Mugen released a 3400mAh extended battery (link goes to original thread).

the 3500 battery (not good the cover)
I test for now a (2100 mah) battery

It still amazes me that battery technology is still lagging majorly behind all other tech...
That 3500 battery looks huge!

yes battery 3500, dimension (+- ) x 2.
delivery battery + new cover

3600mAh battery might be good for special occations, but not for everyday use. To big!

I got the Hyperion batteries in. So far they're lasting about 10 hours off the charger. I'm still waiting on the 3600mAh battery.

Got the 3600mAh battery in today. If you're going to order it, I suggest getting a plastic pry tool because this battery cover will be very hard to remove from the phone.

blackknightavalon said:
Got the 3600mAh battery in today. If you're going to order it, I suggest getting a plastic pry tool because this battery cover will be very hard to remove from the phone.
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Can you upload a pic of it? Would be good to see how much bigger it makes the phone!

MalekoUK said:
Can you upload a pic of it? Would be good to see how much bigger it makes the phone!
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I'll post comparison pictures sometime before 2300 EST tonight.
By the way, Mugen doesn't have an extended battery for either our phone or the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 (which uses the same battery).

Using a SD card as a basis of comparison...
Sorry about the poor lighting, but that's why I put the phone next to the card.

Certainly makes it chunky! Let us know how long you get with it.

MalekoUK said:
Certainly makes it chunky! Let us know how long you get with it.
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6 hours, 69% left.
Sent from Spaceball One.
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9 hours, 65% power left. I'd post battery stats but I had to reboot.

25 hours, moderate use, two reboots, 41% left.
Sent from Spaceball One.

blackknightavalon said:
25 hours, moderate use, two reboots, 41% left.
Sent from Spaceball One.
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This battery would be ideal then for travelling!

MalekoUK said:
This battery would be ideal then for travelling!
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Exactly, except I stick with the trains here in the US and each and every single one of them has an outlet to charge up electronic devices with. This battery is perfect for when I'm at work and can't always get to an outlet.

By the way, 36 hours off the charger, eased up on the use, four reboots, 24% power left.

42 hours, light usage, 20% remaining.
Sent from Spaceball One.

any screenshot

danilo89 said:
any screenshot
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With this info?
blackknightavalon said:
By the way, 36 hours off the charger, eased up on the use, four reboots, 24% power left.
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Sent from Spaceball One.

Can you post up times, normal battery vs this battery?

Extra battery comparison

So I have the TMobile S4, the regular battery, Anker's 2600 mAh batteries, and unbranded 3000 mAh batteries from ebay.
What's the go-to battery tracking app? I'd love to know how these things really are, because just as I expected, the 3000 unbranded batteries don't seem to be lasting as long as either of the 2600's.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBTZ2AG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-x-3000mAh..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item51aae2b2ed
Willing to try out any battery tracking apps

i am using this on my s4 to test out my batteries;
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...SwyLDEsImNvbS5tc2QuYmF0dGVyeS5pbmRpY2F0b3IiXQ..

f2bacon said:
So I have the TMobile S4, the regular battery, Anker's 2600 mAh batteries, and unbranded 3000 mAh batteries from ebay.
What's the go-to battery tracking app? I'd love to know how these things really are, because just as I expected, the 3000 unbranded batteries don't seem to be lasting as long as either of the 2600's.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00CBTZ2AG/ref=oh_details_o03_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-x-3000mAh..._Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item51aae2b2ed
Willing to try out any battery tracking apps
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As a general rule of thumb, it won't ever last as long. You can't put more battery into the same space ( generally speaking ) or it would come that way from the factory. To get a bigger charge battery, you get a bigger ( physical ) battery along with the new phone back.

rkennison said:
As a general rule of thumb, it won't ever last as long. You can't put more battery into the same space ( generally speaking ) or it would come that way from the factory. To get a bigger charge battery, you get a bigger ( physical ) battery along with the new phone back.
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I feel the anker battery is a bit stronger than the stock, and the ebay batteries go way too quick, so I really wanted to test them. I figured the ebay battery would be a little thicker and I'd leave the back cover off, but the case on, but it still fits under the cover.

Have 5200 mAh battery for our device:
Battery for Samsung Galaxy S4
Regards

miro666 said:
Have 5200 mAh battery for our device:
Battery for Samsung Galaxy S4
Regards
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Says nothing about NFC on these batteries...so guess it's a no-go if this is needed....

dudeldei said:
Says nothing about NFC on these batteries...so guess it's a no-go if this is needed....
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I thing, from Galaxy S3 battery are usually with NFC able, but i will ask question from that about this. Even , I need strong battery, because i make couple days testing. My opinion: LTE (4G) network is worster from 3G for original 2600 mAh battery life, and for my way using, on 4G my original battery about hallf of thay live. Not enought for me, because i order this 5200 mAh (2 pieces, because i have speciall universal Sohsine charger for all handys). Wenn coming after test will request opinion about.
Regards

GS4 Extended Battery Recommendations Please

Hi all,
Looking at maybe getting an extended battery for my S4, but I want to keep it as slim as possible, while also being worthwhile having though, no point something with a useless battery gain
I really like the design of this one where the phone sort of 'slots' in for two reasons:
1. I think you can use the original battery as well as the extended?
2. I like the way it doesn't look like it will add too much thickness
http://www.amazon.co.uk/GooseWhite-...4&keywords=samsung+galaxy+s4+extended+battery
Only thing is that has useless reviews
Does anyone have one they would recommend?
Thanks!

I had one similar to that. I don't think it's worth it. It gets hot when it charges and it doesn't feel like I'm getting full extended battery cause charging and using your phone cuts the battery imo. I'd just get a regular extended battery. I have this case it's expensive but I like the size and it does add extra battery. It's uNu Unity Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Case [Black/Silver] - External ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GBHRHHK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GvRjtb1C8GNQN
Other than that I was using the hyperion 7200 mah battery for awhile. But the unu is my favorite at the moment because of the size
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app

http://gorillagadgets.com/products/...cs-with-s-beam-nfc-free-protective-back-cover
You'll thank me later.

Majin101 said:
I had one similar to that. I don't think it's worth it. It gets hot when it charges and it doesn't feel like I'm getting full extended battery cause charging and using your phone cuts the battery imo. I'd just get a regular extended battery. I have this case it's expensive but I like the size and it does add extra battery. It's uNu Unity Samsung Galaxy S4 Battery Case [Black/Silver] - External ... http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GBHRHHK/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_GvRjtb1C8GNQN
Other than that I was using the hyperion 7200 mah battery for awhile. But the unu is my favorite at the moment because of the size
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
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Thanks for that
Hmm that unu does look quite good, if I'm correct it only adds ~1cm to the phone?
Looks very very nice actually! I think I'm going to leave it though, had a think and I'm always near a computer to charge my phone, or in the car, seems like £40 that can be spent/saved elsewhere
Thanks though

dmt010 said:
http://gorillagadgets.com/products/...cs-with-s-beam-nfc-free-protective-back-cover
You'll thank me later.
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Sorry but that is way too chunky looking for my liking. The Unu looks much more 'original' I'd say

I have just bought the uNu Unity battery case for my Samsung Galaxy S4 (August 2014) and I am very impressed with it. Coming from an Exogear Exolife Battery case (which I already like - bought it last year around November), the uNu Unity Battery Case is a significant improvement. I got back my full functionality of the USB port, which is compromised when you use a traditional battery case that piggybacks your phone on an external battery via the microUSB port (the battery case USB port is usually not data-capable - charge only). I also noticed a significant increase in battery life. With the Exolife Battery case, I use my Galaxy S4 for around 10 hours on a typical day before switching on the Battery case to charge the phone (around 15-20% charge remaining). The phone gets hot while charging and I only get it charged up to around 60-70% capacity before the battery case runs out of juice. Obviously having the phone on while charging from an external battery pack is not the most efficient mode of charging, so I get an additional 6-8 hours of moderate use out of the phone with the Exolife battery case.
With the uNu Unity battery case, I was able to use my phone for 19 hours (more than adequate to a typical day) with the battery life at 60% after that time. The last time I was able to use a smartphone with this kind of battery life was my old Palm Treo 650 which lasted 3 days on a charge for me...
Overall, I am very impressed with this battery case. The uNu Unity battery case works like an extended battery without the ugly backplate that typically comes with extended batteries. And you get to keep your NFC functionality since the NFC antenna of the Galaxy S4 is part of the battery. Also, unlike the Exolife battery case, the NFC signal is not blocked by the external battery part of the case so it remains functional.
There is some creakiness to the case when you handle it, but when I removed and re-installed the battery case, I managed to fiddle with it so that all its clips engaged properly, making the gap between the backplate and the new bezel flush, thus minimizing, if not eliminating the creakiness of the case.
And compared with the Exolife Battery case, the Unu Unity battery case is shorter and thinner as well.

Anyone got extended battery for this mobile phone??

I got one on ebay. The battery comes fast but it shown 100% charge during the first time usage. But drain out too fast. I use this extended battery and made my phone as thick as a brick. The battery life didn't works like it stated. So sad!! Anyone can suggest one to me???

just use the samsung one with the charging kit, its really portable, theres a carrying case for the battery, and doesn't add much space in your pocket, especially if you're a guy. and makes the phone so much silmmer. and actually lasts long like the one the comes with the phone.

Don't go with no-name, cheap batteries, not because of horror stories like batteries exploding and whatnot, but because simply you will not get a product that performs anywhere near the claimed capacity.
Personally, I only see 3 options at the moment:
1. Get the Samsung battery kit, that comes with an extra genuine battery and an external charger/carrying case for it. That way, you don't add bulk to an already large phone and you have extra piece of mind with 100% extra juice.
2. Get an extended battery like the Mugen battery. It is pricey, but offers wireless charging capabilities as well as leaving NFC fully functional. I am currently testing a unit and it seems to indeed double battery life, like it's supposed to. I went from 4 hours SOT to 8.5 hours during the first charge cycle.
3. Get an even bigger extended battery like the Zerolemon one. It makes the phone huge, but also comes with a rugged protective case with port covers and an in-built screen protector. It can give you 3 times battery life you get from stock battery, although I haven't used it myself so I cannot confirm or deny.
I hope I helped you!

First ZeroLemon sucks. Had 2 they both went back. What battery did u use?
BAD ASS NOTE 4 + BAD ASS GEAR S

any extended battery will work with Galaxy S6?

My choice of new cell phones was a Galaxy S6 or an iPhone 6 and I went with the S6. The only disadvantage of my new phone is that it isn't water-resistant like the Galaxy S5, which has saved my friend once by surviving washer. Also I find it charges the battery very fast, is this matter? And I would like to know if any extended battery that will work with Galaxy S6. Thank you.

pixfantasty said:
My choice of new cell phones was a Galaxy S6 or an iPhone 6 and I went with the S6. The only disadvantage of my new phone is that it isn't water-resistant like the Galaxy S5, which has saved my friend once by surviving washer. Also I find it charges the battery very fast, is this matter? And I would like to know if any extended battery that will work with Galaxy S6. Thank you.
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Any micro usb and power source from the last 5 years (safely saying 5, can be probably 10 yrs) is okay to use to charge the S6. the output amps is what will decide how fast your phone will charge and you can see that information on the charger/battery itself

Morphie battery case for S6 doubles the power.

Airstream25 said:
Morphie battery case for S6 doubles the power.
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Release slated for may $99

Ideal you want a power bank that outputs 5 volts @ 2.1 amps. Some of the newer power banks have power-managing options that prevent over-charging and over-amp charging, though Smarphones at this time are already designed so that over-amping isn't a big deal.

pixfantasty said:
My choice of new cell phones was a Galaxy S6 or an iPhone 6 and I went with the S6. The only disadvantage of my new phone is that it isn't water-resistant like the Galaxy S5, which has saved my friend once by surviving washer. Also I find it charges the battery very fast, is this matter? And I would like to know if any extended battery that will work with Galaxy S6. Thank you.
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The S6 has quick charging, so it charges very fast, and is completely normal. The battery is non-removable so you can't replace it with an extended battery like other Samsung phones, however you can get a power bank or a case with a built-in battery.