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nexus one cradle with battery charger

I'm thinking of getting this 3rd party cradle for the Nexus one but i'm afraid it's not going to be as good as the OEM one. Has anyone had any experience with this brand?

yellowlaser said:
I'm thinking of getting this 3rd party cradle for the Nexus one but i'm afraid it's not going to be as good as the OEM one. Has anyone had any experience with this brand?
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Ive had the official one since the day it was available. Although i do like it, it isnt perfect. The phone doesnt sit as well as i would hope so. Its fallen over many times for me, enough to warrant a case purchase....which doesnt fit in the dock. In the end, it wasnt worth the extra coin i paid for it. So i say spend your 25$ on the one you see and dont look back

I'm getting a similar dock..... 4phoneaccessories.com/product_info.php?language=en&currency=USD&products_id=3555 - supposed to be getting it hopefully next week, so I'll let you know how it is.
Also, xda wouldn't let me post the full URL, so I had to remove the http and www

You can use adb with it, you can't do that with the official one.

liam.lah said:
You can use adb with it, you can't do that with the official one.
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which one the first link or the third?

I'd really prefer the microUSB connection to enable easy data transfer and adb, so I may have to try this one. Most docks with microUSB use the connection as the only vertical support but this one has a molded plastic guard to reduce the strain on the port. Worth trying for $25, imo.

Just ordered and will review when it arrives. Use the promo code 'hfmembers' for 15% off

y2whisper said:
which one the first link or the third?
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All the ones that use micro usb to connect (all except official) should support data transfer.

karnovaran said:
Just ordered and will review when it arrives. Use the promo code 'hfmembers' for 15% off
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Thanks for the information on the promo code. I love free shipping!!

yellowlaser said:
I'm thinking of getting this 3rd party cradle for the Nexus one but i'm afraid it's not going to be as good as the OEM one. Has anyone had any experience with this brand?
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Oh wow. I love that I can charge a second battery in there. Please report back with how well this works. Thank you thank you.

I got this one off ebay because I simply needed a spare battery charger.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Dock-C...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2a054dd68e
It works perfectly and even the phone sits firmly in the dock, much better than in the official dock. The only reason to get the official dock is if you want the clock app to activate automatically or hook it up to a stereo or something. Otherwise, get one of these 3rd party apps to charge your spare battery and phone and manually activate the clock app before you go to bed.

Jak Crow said:
I got this one off ebay because I simply needed a spare battery charger.
It works perfectly and even the phone sits firmly in the dock, much better than in the official dock. The only reason to get the official dock is if you want the clock app to activate automatically or hook it up to a stereo or something. Otherwise, get one of these 3rd party apps to charge your spare battery and phone and manually activate the clock app before you go to bed.
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Hey Jak - can the Nexus fit in the cradle with a rubber/silicone case? How is the back support? I'm thinking about getting one of these but in looking at it, I'm concerned that there is not enough support to take off the strain from the USB port. Like it would cause the charging port to become loosened over time. Please let me know.

yellowlaser said:
I'm thinking of getting this 3rd party cradle for the Nexus one but i'm afraid it's not going to be as good as the OEM one. Has anyone had any experience with this brand?
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I'm thinking about getting this one also due to it appears to give more back support which may take the strain from the usb charging port. Did you ever get this and if so, how do you like it?

yellowlaser said:
I'm thinking of getting this 3rd party cradle for the Nexus one but i'm afraid it's not going to be as good as the OEM one. Has anyone had any experience with this brand?
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It looks like google has one that hasn't been released yet.
http://www.nexusoneblog.com/blog/20...deo-reveals-car-dock-and-battery-charger.html

Jak Crow said:
I got this one off ebay because I simply needed a spare battery charger.
http://cgi.ebay.com/USB-Sync-Dock-C...wItemQQptZPDA_Accessories?hash=item2a054dd68e
It works perfectly and even the phone sits firmly in the dock, much better than in the official dock. The only reason to get the official dock is if you want the clock app to activate automatically or hook it up to a stereo or something. Otherwise, get one of these 3rd party apps to charge your spare battery and phone and manually activate the clock app before you go to bed.
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I've got this cradle and that's exactly what I do. I take off the lower part of my Seidio Innocase II Surface case before sliding it in the dock and then open the clock app myself. Been using it for about 3 weeks now without a hitch. I had originally ordered the official N1 dock and decided I didn't like the way the phone sat in it within 15 mins of opening the box and returned it to HTC. With the microUSB plug in the bottom, the phone never falls out and holds it in position for clicking on the screen when in the dock. The only down side to the dock is it has an extremely bright blue led on it that acts as a night light in my room. I've since started taking the bottom part of my case and laying it over that light. Overall, I'd say the 3rd party dock is way better then Google's.
P.S. - One other nice thing about the dock is you can charge your phone via USB or the power cord that comes with it. USB will not charge the extra battery and a phone though, so if you want to do that combo, you have to plug it into the wall.

kristy74134 said:
Hey Jak - can the Nexus fit in the cradle with a rubber/silicone case? How is the back support? I'm thinking about getting one of these but in looking at it, I'm concerned that there is not enough support to take off the strain from the USB port. Like it would cause the charging port to become loosened over time. Please let me know.
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I haven't tried it with a rubber case, but it doesn't fit with a hard case. It supports the phone around the base and slight in the back. It feels very stable.
Oh, the battery charger has 4 pins, so I think it's an intelligent charger.

I bought this one
http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.34205
And it's Fu**ing great. In my night stand look beautiful and if you want, it can connect to your PC also.
I recommend this one for sure, and is the cheapest. Quality is good, really nice feel - does not feel cheap.
I bought from 4u KIDI extra battery witch was broken. Now I ordered two extra ones with charger on ebay for 20$, So I didn't check if extra battery charger works on my stand.

Great...thanks everyone!

karnovaran said:
Just ordered and will review when it arrives. Use the promo code 'hfmembers' for 15% off
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Just arrived. So far it's exactly what I wanted. The plastic support is perfectly molded to the Nexus, so the phone snaps solidly into place. There's a bright blue LED on the front, so that may be bothersome if you're using it as a nightstand but it could be covered up easily. Charging and sync work as expected. Definitely worth the price.

I agree. Mine came in yesterday and I'm really glad I ordered it. Definitely meets my expectation and has the support to reduce the strain on port - which was my initial concern. Highly recommend. I got mine from here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280473771159&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Biggest Battery while still using stock door??

As the title says i'm looking for the biggest battery that will fit the stock door. I know most options don't include NFC and by the looks of it who knows when we will actually be able to use it. For now i've heard that the extended nexus battery may work but no relies yet. Any help would be appriciated.
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JD

hinduboy74 said:
As the title says i'm looking for the biggest battery that will fit the stock door. I know most options don't include NFC and by the looks of it who knows when we will actually be able to use it. For now i've heard that the extended nexus battery may work but no relies yet. Any help would be appriciated.
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JD
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The nexus extended will work. It may bulge a bit, though. I trimmed a tiny bit of the plastic off and it fits fine. Some work with no modification.

xcrazydx said:
The nexus extended will work. It may bulge a bit, though. I trimmed a tiny bit of the plastic off and it fits fine. Some work with no modification.
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plastic off the battery or of the door

vincom said:
plastic off the battery or of the door
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Battery

I just got the Nexus battery about three weeks ago. The cover is tight going on and needs to be maneuvered on properly, but for me, there is no bulge. It works great and you can tell it is a higher capacity battery just from the additional length of time it takes to recharge over the stock battery.
I am attached to a charger most of the day, but will be giving it a good, hard work out when on vacation next month.

Looks like i'm going to buying this then, thanks guys. For those of you that have bought it, what were the time differences between battery length? I'm currently on SKYICS rom and with heavy use and lot of things frozen i get to 10pm with about 10%. I'm hoping i'll have 25% with this new battery.

Also being that this is an NFC battery, would that functionality still work when its finally launched??

hinduboy74 said:
Also being that this is an NFC battery, would that functionality still work when its finally launched??
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Yes it will work. Mine lasts about another 1.5- 2 hours of screen on time
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Do you think this would work with an Otterbox Commuter Case?
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod5310287#fbid=LD4Vd1Hc3_S

dvandam said:
Do you think this would work with an Otterbox Commuter Case?
http://www.wireless.att.com/cell-ph...=samsung&q_model=prod5310287#fbid=LD4Vd1Hc3_S
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I have an OtterBox, currently replaced tho with a Case Mate. I also have the extended battery. I haven't even used the extended battery, however I will be this weekend. Anyways, to answer your question, I briefly popped the battery in right after I bought it. As others said, there may be a slight bulge, however i'm fairly certain a case would work just fine with it.

xcrazydx said:
The nexus extended will work. It may bulge a bit, though. I trimmed a tiny bit of the plastic off and it fits fine. Some work with no modification.
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Wow, why did I never think of this
Thanks for the info.

I'm using the Nexus battery with the commuter case and it fits just fine

Is the increase in battery life enough to justify the cost of the battery?

dvandam said:
Is the increase in battery life enough to justify the cost of the battery?
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I say yes. Depends on how much you value $25

You may be interested in these threads:
Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery on Skyrocket?
Andida 2250 mah from Amazon

has anyone have experience with the andida brand batteries? I really dont trust trail and error with an aftermarket battery, I'm using the g nexus ext battery right now

i do, i have the 2250mah. search for my posts and youll find a review

Lilbrian15 said:
has anyone have experience with the andida brand batteries? I really dont trust trail and error with an aftermarket battery, I'm using the g nexus ext battery right now
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I linked in my previous post to the thread about the Andida battery. I am using it with good results.
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marvin02 said:
I linked in my previous post to the thread about the Andida battery. I am using it with good results.
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Do you really think this company has found a way to fit more mah in a battery than Samsung who earns billions of dollars in profit. I got the andida battery and don't notice much of a difference. I think any difference you may see is just the placebo affect.
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ian1 said:
Do you really think this company has found a way to fit more mah in a battery than Samsung who earns billions of dollars in profit. I got the andida battery and don't notice much of a difference. I think any difference you may see is just the placebo affect.
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Yeah, it doesn't get any better even if those junk ass generic batteries say they have more mah. They really don't, and they don't last as long as OEM.
OEM is better, don't waste your time and money on ****ty generic batteries.
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TEKMAX Qi Wireless Charging Pad

Stumbled across this on Ebay, hadn't seen any mention of it anywhere on the forums. I ordered a black one. I'll be sure to update this post with some nice pictures of the nexus 4 on it when I get it, should be the 26th or 27th.
UPDATED - QUICK REVIEW
PROS
It works
The "sweet spot" is about where you would expect it to be so positioning it correctly is easy
Works with my Diztronic TPU case installed
There is no audible beeps or any other sound coming from it that I can hear
From 0% to 100% battery in 3h 5m exactly (phone idle almost no interruptions)
CONS
With case on the "sweet spot" is smaller and it can take a few seconds to start charging
QC may not be the best mine is warped and does not sit completely flat
There is 6 LED's that flash blue when it is charging and stay on when charged, they are pretty bright (I'll take apart and disable)
Any questions feel free to ask.

Haven't tried it personally but I remember reading about someone having good luck with it

kobalt9 said:
Haven't tried it personally but I remember reading about someone having good luck with it
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Remember where by chance? I haven't been able to find anyone talking about it, just a few Chinese sites selling them.

The light is too big and potentially too bright for my taste...
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pretty sure somebody has posted this before here saying it doesnt work with the Nexus 4...maybe you can mod it with an aluminum sheet like the uniden ones...
but of course you'll have to find the post/thread using the "Search" function cant remember if the poster randomly posted or opened a new thread

ssskom said:
pretty sure somebody has posted this before here saying it doesnt work with the Nexus 4...maybe you can mod it with an aluminum sheet like the uniden ones...
but of course you'll have to find the post/thread using the "Search" function cant remember if the poster randomly posted or opened a new thread
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I don't see any reason it wont work, qi is a standard that should work with any device which supports qi charging. Hope I'm not wrong. I'll report back when I receive it.

I have one. It works fine. It charges slow and you have to place your phone in just the right place but it does work fine.
Also, the LEDs are brighter than a lot of flashlights and it blinks while charging. Retardedly annoying. I covered them with electrical tape.

ops my bad. guess it works with minor issue (lighting).

bump.. received charger, updated OP

I recently ordered one of these. It arrived today and I am happy to report that it charges the Nexus 4 perfectly. A few observations so far:
There is an annoying blue flashing light which constantly flashes (when charging). I may have to cover it with tape as it is quite bright.
The Nexus 4 feels rather warm after wireless charging. I believe this is a side effect of wireless charging in general as opposed to a specific issue with this charger.
The charger has its own AC adapter as opposed to a micro-usb input.
Charging time seems similar to the stock AC charger.
The pad is quite forgiving with regard to where the device is placed.

Can i get a link to where i can find it?
Didn't get any results on eBay
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OmgitzFire said:
Can i get a link to where i can find it?
Didn't get any results on eBay
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Wireless-charger-power-adapter-Supply-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-Black-/121045117969?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2ed9ec11
Shipping all the way from China though may take awhile.

leonardo_m said:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Wireless-charger-power-adapter-Supply-Charging-Pad-for-Nokia-Lumia-920-Black-/121045117969?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1c2ed9ec11
Shipping all the way from China though may take awhile.
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Thanks man, looks very tempting.

Qi Wireless Charger for $49.99 Free Shipping to USA

I bought this Qi Charger on eBay and I see a lot of people looking for one so i decide to post it just in case you guys are still looking for one...not a bad deal....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...894607?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f20f56c4f

rreyes0416 said:
I bought this Qi Charger on eBay and I see a lot of people looking for one so i decide to post it just in case you guys are still looking for one...not a bad deal....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...894607?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f20f56c4f
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Did you already receive yours and test it? It looks very similar to another one that's white that doesn't work on our phones. But it does show a Nexus 4 on it charging so I am not sure. Just want to make sure some one has tested it since there are a few that have known issues. Thanks for pointing this out.
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Yeap, I got mine today and it really works very very good. For some reason it seams that it charges the phone really fast...i will make a test of how much it takes to full charge a a phone to %100 because it really feel faster than a regular wall charger

Can you get current widget or battery monitor to find out hope much current it's pushing?

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Can you get current widget or battery monitor to find out hope much current it's pushing?
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Honestly, i dont know how to check that...but I installed Current Widget and the Ma's are going up and down between 500 to 800...sometimes go up to 1,000 but average is around 600 to 800 Ma's .... its that what are you asking?? Its that pretty bad??

rreyes0416 said:
Honestly, i dont know how to check that...but I installed Current Widget and the Ma's are going up and down between 500 to 800...sometimes go up to 1,000 but average is around 600 to 800 Ma's .... its that what are you asking?? Its that pretty bad??
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yes thanks, you can get the app to log this info with the screen off so you can see how much current the charger is pushing. Go into settings and check the Log Option and the app will save it to file. Turn off the screen and let the phone charge for 15mins and check the log file.

Anybody knows what its normal battery current for any Qi Wireless?? I looked at the Nokia and it says Charger input current: 300 mA
Charger output current: 750 mA ... what is the input current and the output current if somebody knows???

there's no standard output for Qi chargers, the better ones will output around 8-1000mah. Around 700mah is enough to charge the phone slowly with the screen on. The stock usb charger you get with the N4 is rated for 1200mah but averages around 900mah.

neotekz said:
there's no standard output for Qi chargers, the better ones will output around 8-1000mah. Around 700mah is enough to charge the phone slowly with the screen on. The stock usb charger you get with the N4 is rated for 1200mah but averages around 900mah.
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ERM you mean mA.
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And please report back about this charger..finger on trigger.
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ptesmoke said:
ERM you mean mA.
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And please report back about this charger..finger on trigger.
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yes thanks, just got my 5000mah external battery and keep getting charge rate and capacity mixed up.

Oh ok... i guess the charger is good enough then... mine is charging good so far so I don't have complains yet... will keep you guys updated...
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Is there a magnet in it? Does it hold the N4 in place?

Went ahead an ordered it, hopefully it works well.
iamnarada said:
Is there a magnet in it? Does it hold the N4 in place?
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I doubt it, it's flat and should go on a flat surface.

Ordered.
rreyes0416 said:
I bought this Qi Charger on eBay and I see a lot of people looking for one so i decide to post it just in case you guys are still looking for one...not a bad deal....http://www.ebay.com/itm/Qi-Wireless...894607?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f20f56c4f
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Thanks for the tip. I went ahead and ordered one. The seller is very responsive with any questions you have. Not only is he the seller but he is using one with his Nexus 4. He vows never to go back to a usb plug for charging. I'll post some pictures and review once I receive my next week.

It's flat so no magnetic... i dont have any complains so far so I'm happy
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rreyes0416 said:
It's flat so no magnetic... i dont have any complains so far so I'm happy
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Still working good... i think he has color white now... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271137022851&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Just in case it don't work with Galaxy S3... my wife has one and don't charge i guess it needs an attachment on the back of the phone

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Still working good... i think he has color white now... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271137022851&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Just in case it don't work with Galaxy S3... my wife has one and don't charge i guess it needs an attachment on the back of the phone
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This is great that there are Chinese knock offs for this industry. Hopefully, that means there is enough market in this area for the phone manufacturers to further integrate in their future releases, significantly driving down costs. While this is a nice to have, I cant's justify the value of a wireless charger for my lifestyle where I use three chargers. While I may not the "typical" user, it doesn't make sense to spend upwards of $136 on chargers, especially since this is a highly developing technology that's likely to change by the time I would need another phone in 12-24 months. I'd be interesting to see how many people one vs multiple chargers with their smartphones. I'll be interesting to see what happens to the future of wireless charging. Some things that currently exist already look like significant improvements: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/10/wireless_charging/
but I digress...
How is the quality? Would you say it feels more solid or plastic?

integramodder said:
This is great that there are Chinese knock offs for this industry. Hopefully, that means there is enough market in this area for the phone manufacturers to further integrate in their future releases, significantly driving down costs. While this is a nice to have, I cant's justify the value of a wireless charger for my lifestyle where I use three chargers. While I may not the "typical" user, it doesn't make sense to spend upwards of $136 on chargers, especially since this is a highly developing technology that's likely to change by the time I would need another phone in 12-24 months. I'd be interesting to see how many people one vs multiple chargers with their smartphones. I'll be interesting to see what happens to the future of wireless charging. Some things that currently exist already look like significant improvements: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2013/01/10/wireless_charging/
but I digress...
How is the quality? Would you say it feels more solid or plastic?
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Hard to change a standard once its a standard.
Even car manufacturers are on board with qi.
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rreyes0416 said:
Still working good... i think he has color white now... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=271137022851&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT
Just in case it don't work with Galaxy S3... my wife has one and don't charge i guess it needs an attachment on the back of the phone
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The s3 doesn't come with wireless charging so it wouldn't work unless you buy the back cover specifically for this
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jmejiaa said:
The s3 doesn't come with wireless charging so it wouldn't work unless you buy the back cover specifically for this
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Yes I saw that... i guess goes connected on the gold pins that the Galaxy S3 has on the back to be able to received the current...So i guess it will work only if you have that receiver connected in the gold pins...

Battery Case-Cover

Anyone got any suggestions? External batteries attached on phone with duct-tape don't count.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/general/4200mah-nexus-4-internal-battery-t2239829

Keeping your Phone in a battery case while traveling may provide an extra benefit, since almost all such cases rely on Micro-USB cables for charging—you may well have other devices that can share the same charging cable, and replacement Micro-USB cables are far cheaper than Lightning cables.

Mademos said:
Anyone got any suggestions? External batteries attached on phone with duct-tape don't count.
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I remember one for the nexus 4. But it was real ugly and made your phone gigantic. I really dont think there are really many more options.
Nevertheless, if you're that desperate heres the link.
http://www.androidcentral.com/review-zerolemon-nexus-4-juicer-removable-battery-case
Hope this helps!

prasanth21 said:
I remember one for the nexus 4. But it was real ugly and made your phone gigantic. I really dont think there are really many more options.
Nevertheless, if you're that desperate heres the link.
http://www.androidcentral.com/review-zerolemon-nexus-4-juicer-removable-battery-case
Hope this helps!
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Good luck finding one.
There's the Mugen Power Extended 4500mAh. You can find them on eBay and Amazon. But it's rather expensive ($90-95) and freaking huge. Nice big battery though.

Mugen Power 4500mah
I have a MugenPower battery case that i don't use. Works great, PM me if interested.

Colinp123 said:
I have a MugenPower battery case that i don't use. Works great, PM me if interested.
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have you an link?

blentavi said:
have you an link?
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http://www.mugenbattery.com/mugen-power-extended-4500mah-battery-case-for-lg-nexus-4/

Thanks for the link.