Well it looks like this does not have removable battery, which is a small issue for me. I'm using to swapping up to 3 a day. Anyways, what can anyone recommend for a quick top up, etc. other than the standard usb battery packs?
Thank you!
a thin solar case would help here in California, I think, do they even make those?
This
This does have quick charge, and a good size battery. But not being removable when you can get to the back of the phone is a slap on the forehead indeed.
Best bet is probably a 2 amp power bank. They are cheap enough now days.
I have a quick charge 2.0 powerbank. It's by choetech and it has 15600 mah. Check it out on amazon. It qualifies for prime shipping.
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I'm going to go with the Anker PowerCore+ 10050. It's small and has QC 2.0, but only 10000mAh.
I haven't found the quick charge to be all that "quick"
I have a 5200mAh back up battery pack on hand that I got for ten bucks. I don't know the brand. Never have needed to use it but I figure it should be enough of a back-up boost for my needs.
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Energizer Energi Stick Emergency Charger for T-Mobile LG G2x /Optimus 2x
I was looking online for external battery options I came across this.
I see it has a keyring, Nice feature, But on my keyring it would get banged around and break.
It has a interesting design it curved to plug in and be held ot the back of the phone.
I also notice it said 5v and 500 mAh is this compatible with the LGG2X???
If it is, Is the 500 mAh enough to chagre phone and use it?
Product Features
Brand new Energizer charger.
Model number: AP650MC.
Connectors: micro-USB.
Built-in rechargeable battery. 5V and 500 mAh.
Simply recharge with your original phone micro-USB cable.
micro-USB cable not included.
For the price i think it should include the micro usb cable.
This is dumb. Why not just buy an extra battery instead? I mean I bought 2 for 12 bucks and it came with a charger.
jrharvey said:
This is dumb. Why not just buy an extra battery instead? I mean I bought 2 for 12 bucks and it came with a charger.
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How long have you had you batteries. How long do those batteries run compared
to the stock battery.
Since they such a good deal, Give us a mini review of your battery life and performance.
LINK PLEASE.
Just tring to get the most bang for the buck in these rough times.
NOT TRYING TO BE RUDE
KRAZYADROIDMASTER said:
How long have you had you batteries. How long do those batteries run compared
to the stock battery.
Since they such a good deal, Give us a mini review of your battery life and performance.
LINK PLEASE.
Just tring to get the most bang for the buck in these rough times.
NOT TRYING TO BE RUDE
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Batteries are 1500 mah and run just as long as the stock batteries. I consistently switch them out. Its so much easier to just swap them then wait for my phone to charge. For an on the go person its perfect. I wish I had a link but I bought them on Ebay. http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_from=R...13&_nkw=g2x+battery&_sacat=See-All-Categories
They are all over and come from hong kong but it only took a few days to get here.
Haha I just bought 2 more and it came with a TPU case, 3 screen protectors (probably crap), USB cable and a battery charger.
jrharvey said:
This is dumb. Why not just buy an extra battery instead? I mean I bought 2 for 12 bucks and it came with a charger.
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Don't understand why you have to start off with "This is dumb". If it's not your thing it's not your thing...just don't get the epidemic of rude.
Anyway, stepping off my soapbox...personally I like the idea. Usually I'm around a charger...but on the rare occasions I need a boost it might come in handy. Yes, an extra battery is a good solution...but not for me. I keep my phone in a shell and hate pulling it off (seems to lead to new scratches and looser fit).
So, thanks to the OP for pointing this out...might just get one.
5v is plenty to send a charge to the phone. The wall charger is 4.8v. The 500 is just tells you how much juice the battery has. Ours has 1500 vs. this at 500, so it should theoretically last 1/3 of the time our replace 1/3 of the battery.
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Thanks, Good to know. That battery will not work for me knowing that information.
Thanks again
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Can't seem to find any that have the higher voltage for QC 2.0 to charge a Note 4, anyone else have any better luck?
It's a bit new to see that in battery packs and multi port chargers.
dbpaddler said:
It's a bit new to see that in battery packs and multi port chargers.
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Its not that new
http://www.ape-battery.com/ljz/EnProductShow.asp?ID=221
the only battery bank that qualcomm says is compatible... good luck finding one for sale though
Edit: and this one http://www.incipio.com/ces-power/quick-charge-portable-backup-battery-6000-mah.html
which was just announced at CES but not released yet
dmc971989 said:
http://www.ape-battery.com/ljz/EnProductShow.asp?ID=221
the only battery bank that qualcomm says is compatible... good luck finding one for sale though
Edit: and this one http://www.incipio.com/ces-power/quick-charge-portable-backup-battery-6000-mah.html
which was just announced at CES but not released yet
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Ahh thankyou, they do exist! Who wants to go in on 1000 from alibaba?
Mibuix0r said:
Ahh thankyou, they do exist! Who wants to go in on 1000 from alibaba?
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Lol charge them all up and you'll never need an outlet again
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joshm.1219 said:
Lol charge them all up and you'll never need an outlet again
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I'm game. lets do it
dmc971989 said:
http://www.ape-battery.com/ljz/EnProductShow.asp?ID=221
the only battery bank that qualcomm says is compatible... good luck finding one for sale though
Edit: and this one http://www.incipio.com/ces-power/quick-charge-portable-backup-battery-6000-mah.html
which was just announced at CES but not released yet
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Ouch on that Incipio price - $89.95. For that you could buy 8 phone batteries with 4 chargers:
http://www.amazon.com/Capable-Batteries-T-Mobile-18-Month-Warranty/dp/B00Q4NQQA0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421443171&sr=8-3&keywords=note+4+battery
I have a couple of 13000 and 15000mah external battery chargers but they aren't Quick Charge capable.
sparksd said:
Ouch on that Incipio price - $89.95. For that you could buy 8 phone batteries with 4 chargers:
http://www.amazon.com/Capable-Batteries-T-Mobile-18-Month-Warranty/dp/B00Q4NQQA0/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1421443171&sr=8-3&keywords=note+4+battery
I have a couple of 13000 and 15000mah external battery chargers but they aren't Quick Charge capable.
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yeah, that's a little pricey for what it is...
If I get a little more disposable cash, I'd consider putting a minimum quantity order in and sell a few to those on here at cost plus shipping. It's worthwhile to resell if you can beat other sellers to the punch and make a penny. Once these become commodity and the prices drop, it's not worth it unless you're a big time seller. The profit per piece usually cuts it close for the time you invest fulfilling orders and dealing with problem ones. I got hosed on Note 2 cases a couple years ago where the cases were crap. One drop and the Note would pop out. Couldn't get the seller to take them back, and I didn't feel comfortable selling them knowing I'd get complaints (if it happened to me on multiple occasions.) Still have them. Might just unload them cheap when I get around to it.
With the QC options out there, I wouldn't buy a battery or charger that didn't have one QC port on it at this point. Funny, all the people wanting their wireless charging. I'll take QC any day.
Going back to the cheaper option approach - you can get the Anker charger plus two extra batteries for $25.00 and this Anker 10,000mAh external battery for $23.00:
http://www.amazon.com/Compact-10000mAh-Portable-External-Technology/dp/B009USAJCC/ref=sr_1_4?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1422131778&sr=1-4&keywords=anker+power+bank
Swap out batteries and use the external battery pack plus the charger to charger the spares. Charging won't be as fast as Quick Charge but hey, it's on the spares. For $48.00 you have a whole heck of a lot of spare juice available. And there are higher capacity but pricier external batteries available.
I have the OEM charger and spare battery. I keep it in the center console charged. If I need to I swap and let the dead one charge. If I have a heavy day and can't charge I grab the charged spare. I use a pack to charge other things when needed and once in a while the phone. So if I were to replace it, it would be with one with a QC option. Not everyone is buying a battery pack specifically for the phone, but if your going to buy one, why not have the QC option? It's also less time you're tethered to a charger when needed.
dbpaddler said:
I have the OEM charger and spare battery. I keep it in the center console charged. If I need to I swap and let the dead one charge. If I have a heavy day and can't charge I grab the charged spare. I use a pack to charge other things when needed and once in a while the phone. So if I were to replace it, it would be with one with a QC option. Not everyone is buying a battery pack specifically for the phone, but if your going to buy one, why not have the QC option? It's also less time you're tethered to a charger when needed.
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I was able to obtain a small quantity of MP5200Q Quick Charge 2.0 battery bank directly from the manufacturer. I am keeping a couple and selling the rest for cost plus fees.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111584754987?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
Please everyone do say what Power bank you have
& how much time does it take to fully charge a Drained battery
So we know which charges how many times, Once or twice or more ....
Thank you all
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q4NQQA0 $22.99
Anker sent me a replacement battery for my Galaxy Note 4 last week (which I did a separate review for). To summarize, the batteries are identical to the OEM Samsung 3220mAh batteries that come with the phone. My one "con" which I sent to Anker was that I wish it came with an external battery charger... so one is in your phone, and the other is plugged into the charger in the wall getting juiced up.
Well... I was real happy when they offered to send me a new setup... this one with (2) replacement 3220mAh batteries, and a external wall charger! I now have 4 separate batteries for my phone (the 2 new ones, the one Anker sent me last week, and my original Samsung battery). Having the external charger is awesome! I love having all my batteries juiced and ready to go.
The external charger works as advertised... and even has a 5V USB port, so as your battery is charging in the wall, you can plug in a MicroUSB cable and charge your the battery inside the phone at the same time! Set it up at night before bed, and both batteries will be fully charged in the morning. When charging the light on the travel charger is somewhat purple-ish. When fully charged it turns blue.
NFC does work with these batteries! I only was able to test it with my Google Cardboard device with NFC chip.
A complete charge in this external charger takes about 2 hours. The batteries are rated for 500 charging cycles...so they will last a long, long time.
Anker has an amazing 18 month no hassle warranty... and they have been around a while!
The last Anker Batteries I bought for my Note 2 swelled up and got so fat I had trouble installing the back cover. This happened after only a few months use. I did have Anker batteries before that did not swell. How long have you used these?
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rambo6 said:
The last Anker Batteries I bought for my Note 2 swelled up and got so fat I had trouble installing the back cover. This happened after only a few months use. I did have Anker batteries before that did not swell. How long have you used these?
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This happened to me on my S4, 6 months after I bought the batteries. Anker replaced them for me right away. The new ones still haven't swelled and it's been like a whole another year now. They do honor that warranty, and they honor it quickly.
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This happened to me on my S4, 6 months after I bought the batteries. Anker replaced them for me right away. The new ones still haven't swelled and it's been like a whole another year now. They do honor that warranty, and they honor it quickly.
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That's good to know. Do you know if these batteries rapid charge like the OEM batteries?
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rambo6 said:
That's good to know. Do you know if these batteries rapid charge like the OEM batteries?
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Not positive but they should be able to. If Samsung's charging method works similar to Qualcomm's, the battery shouldn't matter as long as it's the same size. It just sends full amperage to the li ion cells until ~50%, then they use some magic balancing circuit to even the state of charge of the cells as it goes through the last stage of charging.
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I have 3 of these batteries like I mention in my OP... and I have been swapping through them routinely . No issues yet. They do fast charge using the original Samsung power adapter. Anker is sending me a brand new quick charger they just released for me to test out and review.
I am posting the info below... but I cannot endorse it yet, as I have not yet received it. I should have it on Monday (tomorrow) and will post back here on how it works.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00Q88Q16K
Anker® 18W Quick Charge 2.0 Wall Charger
Charge compatible devices up to 75% faster.
Quick Charge 2.0
Thanks to Qualcomm® Quick Charge 2.0 technology, get up to 8 hours use from just 15 minutes charging (exact times vary).
Universal Charging
Don't have a Quick Charge-enabled device? Not a problem. Other smartphones or tablets will charge at their standard charging speed.
Travel Size
Small enough to fit in your pocket. And with one of our much loved Micro USB cables included, it's perfect to take along on your next trip.
Guaranteed Safety
Built with premium materials and cutting-edge design, this product is FCC & RoHS certified to ensure complete safety and reliability.
World Famous Warranty
At Anker, we believe in our products. That's why we back them all with an 18-month warranty and provide friendly, easy-to-reach support.
Quick Charge 2.0 Compatible Devices:
Samsung Galaxy Note 4 / Edge
Google Nexus 6
HTC One (M8)
Sony Xperia Z3 / Z2
Motorola Moto X
For Optimal Use:
• Use the included cable, your original cable, or a third-party certified one (such as MFi).
How does this compare to:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PJEQ290?vs=1
darklimits said:
How does this compare to:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PJEQ290?vs=1
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Seems like they have good amazon reviews but I've never heard of them. Anker has been around for awhile and has prime shipping.
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darklimits said:
How does this compare to:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00PJEQ290?vs=1
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GOOD QUESTION... And the answer is... I dunno!
The Anker battery is .9wH (Watt-hours) higher than the TrendOn battery. I my understanding and experience is that the higher the Watt-Hours the better. The Anker battery is also a few $$$ cheaper. I have been using Anker products (especially batteries) for a long time, so I given a choice, I will always choose the Anker brand. They both offer the same warranty.
You are probably good with either way you go.
Just ordered a new 128gb S6, wondering what battery pack to order? Ive read that the mophie one is good but it seems a lot more expensive than something like the powerbear which has 5 stars on amazon? Anyone using one atm?
I'm fixing to return my mophie power care as it seems to block reception for me.
One night I have amazing 4g at work, I put the case on it and bam! 1x. Take it off.... Back to 4g. I'll be sticking with a power bank instead
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Just received my Xiaomi 5000 battery bank the other day. I love it. Thin, about the same weight as the s6, and nice all aluminium frame.
Ive ordered this one
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Battery-i-B...1431630099&sr=8-1&keywords=iblason+s6+battery
Hope its good! Was gonna get the mophie but changed my mind after the signal post above
I'm using the Zerolemon 2800mah battery case. Works very good, its not fast charge but it gets my phone from 10% to 100% and still have some juice left over. Does add a bit of bulk to the phone tho.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-100...+Charger+Charging+Pad+&+External+Battery+Pack
mohammed shhoat said:
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-100...+Charger+Charging+Pad+&+External+Battery+Pack
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I too am considering this one. Amazon reviews seem pretty good. Let us know how yo like it.
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I just ordered this one 4200mah Power Bank Case for 17US only: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...e-Case-Rechargeable-Batteery/32333673584.html
Doesnt seems big at all whith phone on, but I dont have high expectation how it works and its a emergency battery backup bank. When I dont have time to charge the S6 and need to go out.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank
http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-1000...l+Battery+Pack
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I just ordered same powerbank, but at aliexpress. Lokks like its same, just different branded.
I ordered this one , it works as wireless charger and 10000mAh power bank http://www.amazon.com/MobilePal-1000...l+Battery+Pack
Xiaomis power banks looks promising and pretty cheap.
www.mi.com/en/mipowerbank/
I got the aukey 10000 mah with quick charge. It's OK for 30 bucks but the decal they use for the front plate comes off when it heats up. Can't complain for 30 bucks though and supports quick charge input and output.
Raging_Dork said:
I got the aukey 10000 mah with quick charge. It's OK for 30 bucks but the decal they use for the front plate comes off when it heats up. Can't complain for 30 bucks though and supports quick charge input and output.
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But would it work on S6 too? Since QuickCharge 2.0 is just for Qualcomm chipset and S6 is using Exynos chipset.
dt33 said:
But would it work on S6 too? Since QuickCharge 2.0 is just for Qualcomm chipset and S6 is using Exynos chipset.
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Ya it works. When I plug it in the phone says "fast charging". The battery is a little anal about what cable you use though. Only the one that came with the battery and the phone worked with fast charging out of the ones I had.
Hello
Newish user of Note 4! Which is convenient to you, multiple batteries or extended battery? I plan to buy a second battery.
Thank you!
Multiple batteries for me. Easier to find cases that you will like from an already very limited selections.
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kickkit said:
Hello
Newish user of Note 4! Which is convenient to you, multiple batteries or extended battery? I plan to buy a second battery.
Thank you!
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Everyone is different it really how much do u need the battery and how good is ur memory to remember to grab the other when ya rushing out the door.
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I use multiple batteries on my phone.
i also use multiple batteries with the samsung external charger. never needed before lollypop update though.
audiobookman said:
i also use multiple batteries with the samsung external charger. never needed before lollypop update though.
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I use the same setup. Like someone has already said above, this still let's you use all the cases. And your note 4 never has to be plugged in.
I use Multiple batteries as well.
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Is there an extended battery that fits the original case? I know of polarcell but any it otters? Thanks
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Is there an extended battery that fits the original case? I know of polarcell but any it otters? Thanks
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don't think so. there are batteries that claim to be at higher maH but in reality its usually the same or even less maH. I would just get another Samsung battery .
I use an external battery. I'm not getting another Note until the external battery option comes back.
I have spare batteries.
Spare batteries mean double or even triple or even more capacity without changing its form factor.
Extended battery can offer conveniences in battery capacity without restarting device but some of it change the form factor.
I have a Quick Charge 2.0 external battery pack that I just use to top up the phone. Easy and quick; works for me. Just put the phone on the pack for a little while and you can go for hours. You can also get a Quick Charge car charger that will quickly top up your phone. I wouldn't want to keep taking my phone out of its case to swap batteries or have to deal with a huge battery and case as part of the phone. Amazon has several Quick Charge 2.0 packs and car chargers. Plus these will still work when you eventually upgrade your phone.
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I have a Quick Charge 2.0 external battery pack that I just use to top up the phone. Easy and quick; works for me. Just put the phone on the pack for a little while and you can go for hours. You can also get a Quick Charge car charger that will quickly top up your phone. I wouldn't want to keep taking my phone out of its case to swap batteries or have to deal with a huge battery and case as part of the phone. Amazon has several Quick Charge 2.0 packs and car chargers. Plus these will still work when you eventually upgrade your phone.
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do you have a link for the quick car charger you are using? I'm curious to see it
I went with the aukey. Works great!
http://www.amazon.com/Qualcomm-Certified-Aukey-Charger-Included/dp/B00LJT2EPK
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do you have a link for the quick car charger you are using? I'm curious to see it
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Amazon link:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0144S0PDK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
I own a small USB meter that can report both Volts and Amps. I have checked that this car charger is working correctly on Quick Charge with the Note 4 and it is. Both ports are QC 2.0 ports. One advantage of this charger is it is really small.
I used to use a spare battery, but it was always a pain remembering to recharge the one in the phone, then switching out. Eventually just bought an external battery (actually 2 different sizes) since that's really easy to recharge. I can top it up any chance I get and charge both phone and pack at the same time (with 2 chargers or course). Also I can use it for my tablets and win 8 tablet when I'm traveling with both. But I don't have a need for it very often since I can go most of the day without charging and then almost always am near an outlet or car charger. If I ran out of power mid-day every day, I'd go for an extended battery.
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do you have a link for the quick car charger you are using? I'm curious to see it
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I love my choetech dual usb quick charger 2.0 car charger. Works great![emoji106]
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I keep the spare charger in the center console of the car. If I'm low or dead I just swap and let the spare charge as I drive. Never worry about forgetting it. And it's almost always fully charged by the time I need it which is much more since the lollipop update. Thinking of going back to KK.
I use the spare battery kit. The spare battery comes with its own charger housing.
I can keep on using the phone while the other battery is charging in my bag or at the wall charger. Don't have to endure carrying the already large phone while connected to a power bank
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I like to use both. Spare battery is when I'm out and about and don't need to worry about a dead battery as I can swap it. When I know I'm going to a place where I will need my phone to be an entertain(For myself) for however long I need to stay at a certain place to kill time, I would use my extended battery. Can't go wrong with either IMO.