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Otterbox defender case with anker 5200mah mod with pics :)

Did the same mod i had with my note 2. Cut the stock back and back of the hard case in the defender and there is a little bulge but the battery should last quite a bit longer

interesting. how much battery life are you getting with this?

Just installed today but I will post updates my anker on the note 2 gave me incredible battery life

How much thicker is this battery as compared to the stock 2600mah?

Not bad bro....but someone's got some 'splainin to do! Case is soft and TPU-ish or...? Looks like lots of give(?)
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lambstone said:
How much thicker is this battery as compared to the stock 2600mah?
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its 2 times as thicke

299792458 said:
Not bad bro....but someone's got some 'splainin to do! Case is soft and TPU-ish or...? Looks like lots of give(?)
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The otterbox defender has a hard plastic inner (green in this case [pun intended]) and a soft, silicone outer case, the purple. You snap on the inner case, then the soft outer case stretches over after.
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Nice....I've been educated. Thanks! Looks good
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First charge on battery I am at 15 hrs on battery and 2 and a half hours screen on time and am at 77% battery. Not too bad I guess. Coming from the note 2 with moderate usage I only had to charge every 3 days or so, sometimes more often but I can't expect this to live up to a 6500mah battery lol screen brightness is at about 70% and on lte the whole time.

Pickleweasel said:
First charge on battery I am at 15 hrs on battery and 2 and a half hours screen on time and am at 77% battery. Not too bad I guess. Coming from the note 2 with moderate usage I only had to charge every 3 days or so, sometimes more often but I can't expect this to live up to a 6500mah battery lol screen brightness is at about 70% and on lte the whole time.
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Thanks for posting updates. Any way you could also include screenshots of your battery stats?

My memory was a lil off lol

Wow!!!! I dude that's amazing, and I'm going to do the exact same thing... I wanted the extended battery just wanted a more rugged case then nothing at all... I awesome idea thanks for sharing!
Oh does it still clip in the holster just fine? I'm sure it has to go face down.

kjr52688 said:
Wow!!!! I dude that's amazing, and I'm going to do the exact same thing... I wanted the extended battery just wanted a more rugged case then nothing at all... I awesome idea thanks for sharing!
Oh does it still clip in the holster just fine? I'm sure it has to go face down.
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Yeah, it doesn't change anything on the outer part of the hard case where the holster clips fit. There is just a slight bulge where the battery sticks out of the hole that is cut. I don't use the holster but I clipped it back in just to check. Once the zerolemon 7500mah battery comes out in am going to see if that is a possibility with this setup. I know I'll have to cut more but if it doesn't look too ridiculous and will fit under the silicone case, that bad boy is going in there lol

Hahaha yea that may be a bit more than I really need, lol! So did you buy a replacement back to cut or did you cut your original one. Second thing I wonder and I may just try but see if the edges of the battery can be rounded a bit to not make it look so pointy... But I'm so mad I didn't think about doing this... I really wanted to larger battery and I started to buy the Anker 5200mAh extended battery off amazon but then was worried about not having a case for it (I work outside digging, climbing poles, etc) so I need some protection. So I ended up getting the 2 Anker 2600mAh spare batteries with the wall charger for the batteries. Which works great but I can still kill a battery with my heavy usage so that means I gotta carry the second battery with me.
Really like this and I'm going to order my battery and case tomorrow I think.
Any idea why Anker doesn't have the 5200mAh batt available anymore tho??? Wanted to keep the same brand I already have. And I've had good luck with these batteries so far.
Thanks man

Cut?
Pickleweasel said:
Did the same mod i had with my note 2. Cut the stock back and back of the hard case in the defender and there is a little bulge but the battery should last quite a bit longer
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What do you mean exactly by "Cut the stock back and back of the hard case in the defender"? How and with what?

ObiBoobyWan said:
What do you mean exactly by "Cut the stock back and back of the hard case in the defender"? How and with what?
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You cut the stock back and the otterbox back to allow the battery clearance. If you didn't put the stock back on there then it would be lose and allow dirt and dust in the phone.
I did the same mod by the way lol

Pickleweasel said:
Did the same mod i had with my note 2. Cut the stock back and back of the hard case in the defender and there is a little bulge but the battery should last quite a bit longer
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I did mine because of your post, check out mine tell me what you think.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2318179
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[VIDEO] Wireless charging Insert for GS4 Stock Back Cover!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe

jerflash said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe
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So it just sets in there? There's no securing it down?

There is no real Need to. The back holds it in place. i thought of some thin 3M tape but would make it thicker. I have seen some thinner wireless receivers out there but they are hard to get and charge with half the power.
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So it just sets in there? There's no securing it down?
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still has the bulge, looking for something with no bulge...

Could you please post a screenshot of the actual charging current using this receiver?

jerflash said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66_pkR7F6ko
There you go guys. Link to Ebay is with the video.
Works great!!
Joe
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I have this one as well and the 'power qi' labeled charger I ordered came in today. Works great! 'Very' slight bulge but really hard to see. I was expecting worse, and think this bulge thing is overstated a bit.
I've got the Trident Aegis case which is pretty bulky and creates a good gap. Although a little more finicky (must be in the right spot) than without the case, it charges fine.
Overall I'm very happy...and I just ordered another charger.... my eBay seller in Hong Kong got the first one to me in 10 days! (I'm in the US).
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What charger base is he using? Or do you guys use?

The insert took me 10 days to get...US here as well. Well worth the wait and way better then the one from samsung!
Like i said with the case you cant tell anything is there and without it you really cant tell either. I mean that tiny back would not close if it was really bad!
I am using the Nexus Charging Orb that i got when i order my nexus 4. Straight from the play store. Its a little pricey but its crazy awesome quality and direct from google. It is a 1000mA charger
I will see if i can get a charging screen shortly

I'm using the same charging receiver . Got it from an online retailer (fasttech) at much cheaper price.
quick delivery, but this is the first time i'm having a problem with what they sent.
This one is not working for me. Quite erratic. It just keeps on connecting and disconnecting the charging .
maybe I'm the only one receiving a defective piece. Will wait for fasttech's response before heading to aliexpress.

If you hate the "huge" bulge, just get another cheap back cover and cut a hole for the charger (with heated knife or something really sharp), then secure it with some tape. Put even the thinnest case on top and you're ready to go.
That is unless the case is transparent

[S4 Active] Talk about rugged! Where should I get a battery?

I was climbing a 65 foot route today when my S4 Active slipped out of my pocket. Why I had it in there in the first place is a lesson I should never had to learn... Needless to say, it was there and it fell out from about 50 feet up. Remarkably, I watched as it bounced off the limestone shelf below me and bounce up about 8 feet in the air before sailing off down to the scree slope below. Upon initial impact, the back and battery came off and went in completely different directions. I was able to locate the back, but not the battery. Using my wife's battery (she has the same phone), I re-assembled and voila!! It started right up!! Everything seems to be working (so far)! Talk about a rugged phone!!
So... This leaves me without a battery. Where should I pick one up? AT&T store said they don't' stock them. The battery is a b600bu 2600 mAh.
Pics because it did happen. The last pic shows the approximate hight of the fall.

jeremy1701 said:
I was climbing a 65 foot route today when my S4 Active slipped out of my pocket. Why I had it in there in the first place is a lesson I should never had to learn... Needless to say, it was there and it fell out from about 50 feet up. Remarkably, I watched as it bounced off the limestone shelf below me and bounce up about 8 feet in the air before sailing off down to the scree slope below. Upon initial impact, the back and battery came off and went in completely different directions. I was able to locate the back, but not the battery. Using my wife's battery (she has the same phone), I re-assembled and voila!! It started right up!! Everything seems to be working (so far)! Talk about a rugged phone!!
So... This leaves me without a battery. Where should I pick one up? AT&T store said they don't' stock them. The battery is a b600bu 2600 mAh.
Pics because it did happen. The last pic shows the approximate hight of the fall.
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Ouch man, that sucks! But good to know it lived to fight another day. I dread the day when I will inevitably drop mine, but it most likely won't be 50 feet onto a limestone shelf XD
I ordered my batteries from Amazon.
I bought one of these- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW0XZO0/
and one of these- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B26ZSL2
I swap between OEM batteries and the cheap ones are for backup.

Okay, first of all - GOD DAMN !
Second I kinda got a question. I see a huge ding on the plastic, do you see an impact zone actual overlap glass ( did actual glass got hit on impact) or it's just hit plastic part. Cause I am just trying to understand what is going on here. I know people that dropped SGS4 regular from pocket height and unit was cracked, some with same regular model managed to do gf wall aggro and nothing. Now this. Just trying to understand Glass and LCD, how different it in both units. And in your case , just change back, file plastic a bit or get a overlapping case and it's like new.

russiandivxclub said:
Okay, first of all - GOD DAMN !
Second I kinda got a question. I see a huge ding on the plastic, do you see an impact zone actual overlap glass ( did actual glass got hit on impact) or it's just hit plastic part. Cause I am just trying to understand what is going on here. I know people that dropped SGS4 regular from pocket height and unit was cracked, some with same regular model managed to do gf wall aggro and nothing. Now this. Just trying to understand Glass and LCD, how different it in both units. And in your case , just change back, file plastic a bit or get a overlapping case and it's like new.
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From what I have read the regular S4 has a small bezel that flexes on impact which makes the screen an easy target. This bezel is not only thicker but it goes a little bit before the glass meaning the plastic will hit the ground instead of the glas. This gives it a little more protection.
That is crazy and does my heart good to see it survive

I found Hyperion brand batteries on amazon
When I was younger, my remote controlled cars always ran longer on them. And they're water proof guaranteed.
2 for 20 + a separate charger just for the spare.
Plus their tech shop has a phone so you talk with engineers, which is pleasant.
Sent from Galaxy S4 Active SGH-1537 in Louisiana

Thats amazing on your drop....Hopefully that fall isn't a fluke, and these phones are a bit tougher than the average user is used to.
I got the Anker batteries for the GS4, but the batteries are slightly thicker...they will definitely work in the GS4 active, but i question if it will keep the waterproof seal intact. I plan on using the charger, with more oem samsung batteries.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Galax...ie=UTF8&qid=1373038976&sr=1-1&keywords=b600bu
you can buy them here... I've not yet ordered these though, so I cant personally vouch for them.

joshuadjohnson22 said:
From what I have read the regular S4 has a small bezel that flexes on impact which makes the screen an easy target. This bezel is not only thicker but it goes a little bit before the glass meaning the plastic will hit the ground instead of the glas. This gives it a little more protection.
That is crazy and does my heart good to see it survive
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I was never comfortable with my regular old S4. Especially with reports of it breaking in peoples pockets with no trauma...
I'm glad to see the Active taking a huge hit and living. But I'm still putting a case on it.
Thanks for sharing.

you just got lucky, it all depends on the 'impact zone', I bet my life if the impact zone were the glass or corner the history will be different.

eortizr said:
you just got lucky, it all depends on the 'impact zone', I bet my life if the impact zone were the glass or corner the history will be different.
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I guess that's exactly what I am wondering. I mean where are thouse drop tests when you need one. I mean that gorilla glass is perhaps more gorilla'sh

Do they make slightly thinner batteries? So it will make wireless charging less risky.
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Yup, totally lucky. An impact on the screen would've surely destroyed it. As it is, there is a large dent in the back cover. I'll probably have to replace it. But, the story holds and I'm still impressed it survived the fall at all.
I picked up a battery from Batteries+. It does seem just a tiny bit bigger. I'll probably order the Samsung just to be safe.
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How is the fit on the cheap ones? I heard the ankers are thicker so Im concerned about the seal?
_MetalHead_ said:
Ouch man, that sucks! But good to know it lived to fight another day. I dread the day when I will inevitably drop mine, but it most likely won't be 50 feet onto a limestone shelf XD
I ordered my batteries from Amazon.
I bought one of these- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BW0XZO0/
and one of these- http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B26ZSL2
I swap between OEM batteries and the cheap ones are for backup.
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jefem24 said:
How is the fit on the cheap ones? I heard the ankers are thicker so Im concerned about the seal?
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Now that you bring it up, they are a little bit thicker than the stock battery, but the the cover seems to fit just fine. No clue about the seal, I have no intention of doing a dunk test to find out

Just dropped mine three feet and it cracked in two places. Just my luck lol.

No Offense... but I don't know how you guys do this. I have NEVER. EVER. Dropped a smartphone... let alone a cell phone... or cracked a screen. Since 1998...

TenEightyPee said:
No Offense... but I don't know how you guys do this. I have NEVER. EVER. Dropped a smartphone... let alone a cell phone... or cracked a screen. Since 1998...
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Good thing now that you have the super dentable aluminum One. All of my friends that have Ones without cases already have dents in the frame. Lol.
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JasonJoel said:
Good thing now that you have the super dentable aluminum One. All of my friends that have Ones without cases already have dents in the frame. Lol.
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Exactly. Fortunately I contacted the death star and they are shipping me a new one free of charge.

If you register your device on Samsung.com, they will send you a coupon for 50% off any accessory that is 49.99, all oem products. You may want to check that out as well.

Water damage

My little daughter dumped my OPO in her morning tea. I took it out after 2 seconds of shock and saw tea everywhere, especially in the USB port area.
The OPO is now buried in a bag of rice to get the tea out of the device.
Has anyone experience in how to handle the OPO after such an event? How can I make sure to get it as dry as possible? How long should it stay in the rice bag?
I don't want to use my OPO as a paperweight...
Any help is very much appreciated!

Fenvarien said:
My little daughter dumped my OPO in her morning tea. I took it out after 2 seconds of shock and saw tea everywhere, especially in the USB port area.
The OPO is now buried in a bag of rice to get the tea out of the device.
Has anyone experience in how to handle the OPO after such an event? How can I make sure to get it as dry as possible? How long should it stay in the rice bag?
I don't want to use my OPO as a paperweight...
Any help is very much appreciated!
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Hello,
In my experience it takes a while for the rice to take up the liquids. Is it inside of a sealed box? In my experience and to my knowledge it is best to put the phone into a sealed box with rice. Also if you want to be completely sure nothing will short your device after leaving it in the rice for aprox 3-7 days you can open it up and clean the connections and motherboard with isopropyl alcohol. I'd only recommend this if you're experienced with opening up phones.

Thanks for your answer, I'm experienced with desktop-pcs but I don't dare to open up a smartphone. Currently the OPO is in a closed zip bag with lots of rice. Tomorrow I'll switch to a sealed box.

Fenvarien said:
Thanks for your answer, I'm experienced with desktop-pcs but I don't dare to open up a smartphone. Currently the OPO is in a closed zip bag with lots of rice. Tomorrow I'll switch to a sealed box.
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As long as the thing is sealed its OK Good luck!! Let me know if it's alive and well in a couple of days

Here's a guide on opening the phone,
https://www.ifixit.com/Device/OnePlus_One

Fenvarien said:
Thanks for your answer, I'm experienced with desktop-pcs but I don't dare to open up a smartphone. Currently the OPO is in a closed zip bag with lots of rice. Tomorrow I'll switch to a sealed box.
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Hey, I'm back with good news! The rice bag worked his magic and my OPO is finally up and running again. Thanks for your help and support :good:

Fenvarien said:
Hey, I'm back with good news! The rice bag worked his magic and my OPO is finally up and running again. Thanks for your help and support :good:
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Saw video of a guy dipping his OnePlus One in puddles and it was still working fine [emoji2] guess it's secretly water and tea resistant

Fenvarien said:
My little daughter dumped my OPO in her morning tea. I took it out after 2 seconds of shock and saw tea everywhere, especially in the USB port area.
The OPO is now buried in a bag of rice to get the tea out of the device.
Has anyone experience in how to handle the OPO after such an event? How can I make sure to get it as dry as possible? How long should it stay in the rice bag?
I don't want to use my OPO as a paperweight...
Any help is very much appreciated!
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If you are really concerned I would recommend disconnecting the battery as that way no damage can occur to your phone.
edit: As long as you turned it off asap the better the chance of it still working.

My OPO dipped into water for around 30 sec.. I have put it in a sealed rice bag now..Can you please tell me for how many hours/days I need to keep it there. I can't detach the battery, I could only uncovered it.
Br
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My OPO dipped into water for around 30 sec.. I have put it in a sealed rice bag now..Can you please tell me for how many hours/days I need to keep it there. I can't detach the battery, I could only uncovered it.
Br
Ni****
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Hey, I left my powered off OPO for 4 days in the sealed rice bag. And I'm still using, never had a serious problem with it.
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Stefan0vic said:
Hello,
In my experience it takes a while for the rice to take up the liquids. Is it inside of a sealed box? In my experience and to my knowledge it is best to put the phone into a sealed box with rice. Also if you want to be completely sure nothing will short your device after leaving it in the rice for aprox 3-7 days you can open it up and clean the connections and motherboard with isopropyl alcohol. I'd only recommend this if you're experienced with opening up phones.
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I had saved my phone also with Rice but a moisture absorbent like silicon packets and carbon packets will do a way far better job. Trust me chemistry is better

Anyone Have A Broken (Physical Damage OK) Pure XL?

I need a new battery and charge board (possible only a charge port; Ill know more in a few days.)
http://www.bluphoneparts.com/ has the battery; but I feel it's WAY higher than it should cost... and they say a charge board is unavailable...
Does anyone know of any alibaba type stores that I can get one from; or even if theres similar site for Gionee or Allview or anywhere I can get one from?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLU-Pure-XL...752717?hash=item1a16fbd5cd:g:tEQAAOSw0kNXhRzB

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/BLU-Pure-XL...752717?hash=item1a16fbd5cd:g:tEQAAOSw0kNXhRzB
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Thanks for that; Ive been cruising ebay and do NOT know how I missed that!

tbirdguy said:
Thanks for that; Ive been cruising ebay and do NOT know how I missed that!
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I'm sorry to leach off your thread, but do you have any idea on how to change the battery? I'm planning on buying this same battery because I have the same issue as you, but I don't know how to change the battery to the new one. Do you get instructions with the battery? Do you have to completely dissemble it? Do you have to break it off?
Thanks in advance!

dionysust said:
I'm sorry to leach off your thread, but do you have any idea on how to change the battery? I'm planning on buying this same battery because I have the same issue as you, but I don't know how to change the battery to the new one. Do you get instructions with the battery? Do you have to completely dissemble it? Do you have to break it off?
Thanks in advance!
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you have to take ALL the screws out of the back of the phone, and pop off a connector from the board to the battery...BEING VERY CAREFUL you pry the battery out (its double stick taped in and HARD to remove... DO NOT USE A METAL OBJECT TO PRY WITH as you will poke a hole in the battery, and be in same boat i am in... (you wont like it here in my boat, it sucks and is full of holes so its sinking fast)

tbirdguy said:
you have to take ALL the screws out of the back of the phone, and pop off a connector from the board to the battery...BEING VERY CAREFUL you pry the battery out (its double stick taped in and HARD to remove... DO NOT USE A METAL OBJECT TO PRY WITH as you will poke a hole in the battery, and be in same boat i am in... (you wont like it here in my boat, it sucks and is full of holes so its sinking fast)
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Thank you for your help!

Just another try at seeing if anyone could find any parts or has a broken pure xl for sale cheap; I have a bad charge board in mine and need a replacement board but there seems to be none available anywhere