I took the plunge for this battery thanks to an Amazon Warehouse deal.
Result of first day (after charging it fully with the official Samsung cradle charger):
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Battery:
http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B00R7DZHYM
TPU Cover (the plastic back of the battery is WAY too slippery):
http://www.ebay.it/itm/361223304214
Will keep testing and report again after 2 more full charges.
Wow that's amazing! Does NFC and stuff still work?
Chris9446 said:
Wow that's amazing! Does NFC and stuff still work?
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Unsure, I don't have any tool to test the NFC with. But the battery has the NFC bulge on it, so it should work.
Regarding the further screenshots, I wasn't able to kill the battery yet, so I have yet to make close-to-death ones.
I did notice that it stays at 1% for like a couple of hours and if I remove and it put it back it jumps back up at 17%, so I guess the usual issue is still present, sadly.
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I was asked to do a review of the RavPower 2800mAh replacement battery for my Samsung S4.
A bit of history, I have the S4 for verizon, I run Vanir Rom and use Ktoons kernel. I also have a pebble watch that pulls weather every 20 to 60 minutes.
Prior to using in my phone, I used my external battery charger to ensure it was at 100% when I put it into my phone. Normally I charge every night but last night I said to myself, I want to see how long it will go compared to the stock battery.
Attached is a screenshot and I am well over 5 hours my norm and still have 27% left.
Personally, if you are looking for a good, solid replacement, I would certainly purchase one of these.
Link to the battery: http://goo.gl/UOg5DD
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Too many 1-star reviews on Amazon. Won't be taking the risk. I think OEM-Original or Anker (or Zerolemon) is a safer bet
Battery case could be the most practical gadgets for Galaxy S5,before the mophie juice pack come out or don't think it's a good solution on cost, then we may get to find some replacement, however, we may also get some fake capacity battery case which doesn't last a long time... get to know the 4800mah case and if someone tried yet ?
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http://www.galaxys5flipcase.com/4800mah-battery-power-case-for-galaxy-s5-i9600-black.html
Thats cool and all, but IMO those are for Gphones.
Or other phones with silly non removable batteries. I think a huge benefit to the galaxy line is the fact we can swap a battery within seconds. it would take less room in your pocket than having that case and give you DOUBLE the life rather than 60% more or whatever that case gives you.
after reading the several battery related threads, it seems that someone wanting to buy another one must order the original one... isn't it?
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after reading the several battery related threads, it seems that someone wanting to buy another one must order the original one... isn't it?
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Wow... It seems this forum is pretty much dead...
Well, I ordered a PolarCell battery (http://www.ebay.es/itm/390617203083?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649) because it seems it's one of the most trusted of all non original batteries.
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I will tell you (if interested) about it on next weeks...
After put in my Chacha, I let the battery empty and started a full charge with the phone on, with no interruptions.
After that, the battery lasted more than 24 hours.
Just bought this off Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DRODFNK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I'm pretty sure it's used. For those of you who have replaced your battery, is there any chance this is new and I'm crazy before I return?
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Thanks.
*Note*
I bought from the US supplier, Everyday Source.
I need some help finding a legitimate battery also
That scrape down the middle combined with wrinkles definitely looks like it was originally glued in, and someone shoved a spudger or something underneath to pry it out.
A new OEM battery should cost about $20USD. As a general rule, if the price seems too good to be true, then it usually is. The description in the link says nothing about the battery being new either.
That's what I thought. The battery is going back. BTW, it's listed in the inventory field as new from the place I ordered.
Buy 2 batteries from Witrigs, plus glue isolation.
They say they are exactly as the original, and feedback is ok....
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Here is the video:
https://youtu.be/OBN7Tc7J6W4?t=29
Any one try this batteries? Are they the real stuff?
According app from OP, my original battery is about 89%......
Thank you!
UPDATE:
Already installed and they look original.
After remove black paper, there was the logo of OP.
Some photos for posterity:
Infortunaly, i broke the rear glass, due my inexperience. Already gonna ask a new new. Didnt use glue, but only the original one.
It will be more easy to replace for the new one.
P.S. - VOOC or Dash, works. Gonna let deplete battery, the full charge to optimize battery.:silly:
Amazing.....24H and i still have 69%!