Well I decided to go pick up a Original 1930 mAh DROID X Motorola Extended battery. I USE my phones to the hilt, I sync everything, use everything, and take full advantage of all the features like you should when you have a device like these. All in all I am not a battery scrimper, I have a charger at home, one in the car, and a USB hanging out of my laptop everywhere. LOL. I have always hated the Tumor that sticks off the phone when you are using a EB's, but since you can barely Moto's EB is even in the phone I thought I would give it a shot.
Now to make this to the point..... When I put the battery in new it was at 30% I ran it down to the 5% warning and red blinking light. After a full charge from the Wall charger (Which only took 2 Hours BTW) I pulled it off and ran it "business as usual"... Calls (About 2 hour 20 mins worth), Browsing, Chat, Pics, Texts, Apps, Wifi on, Downloads, Played Rock band for awhile, Full sync to all 5 Gmail accounts, FaceBook every hour and Twitter the same. Plus a 1300mHz OC (Low Voltage) with out Screen off or battery low profiles (I thought that would be unfair). Here are the findings....
Total Time Unplugged: 14 Hours 34 Minutes
My setup is in my Sig but... basicly it is Rooted, I stripped ALL Bloat from the Stock ROM, and like I said before Droid OC to 1300 (Low Voltage), Also... GoTo Lockscreen
So now.... I can leave my chargers at home and plug in once overnight. I have to say, this is the best $50 to spend on the phone.
NOTE: This was only after the FIRST charge, after 3 complete charges I can only assume it will be better.
EDIT>>> For a comparison... Running the stock battery I would be at 20-30% by 12:00 (Noon) Easily
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I'm with you on that. The fact that it adds barely anymore thickness to the actual phone and the amount of power you gain from it made it an easy purchase for me.
bbeaulieu said:
I'm with you on that. The fact that it adds barely anymore thickness to the actual phone and the amount of power you gain from it made it an easy purchase for me.
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Yep, I believe it is 1mm... Which is nothing. And actually, the device feels a less top heavy and it fits in my hands quite nicely now.
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One thing that is concerning to me is why does the first screen show your battery at 33oC? Were you charging at that time, though the icon doesn't seem to show that. I hardly get 28oC at 1.3ghz stress test while charging.
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One thing that is concerning to me is why does the first screen show your battery at 33oC? Were you charging at that time, though the icon doesn't seem to show that. I hardly get 28oC at 1.3ghz stress test while charging.
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I did notice my temp did go up after installing the EB... The screens where taken at the 5% warning.
As I said, that was the first run of the battery. Now after the second full charge I have been steady at 29c. Maybe a conditioning or burn of the battery?? Can't really say.
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Any idea if it'll fit in the body glove or car dock with this battery?
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Any idea if it'll fit in the body glove or car dock with this battery?
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It fits in both my Car dock and Media dock without a problem. Can't really say about the case, I don't use one.
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Any idea if it'll fit in the body glove or car dock with this battery?
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Fits in body glove case fine with or without the door on.I have my door off personally.
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I'm with you on that. The fact that it adds barely anymore thickness to the actual phone and the amount of power you gain from it made it an easy purchase for me.
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I have this battery too, and I use the standard battery door with it. It is a little snug, but it does fit. This avoids any excess bulk. I have used it this way for a few months now. I am running apex and overclocked to 1.3 and my battery life is great.
I've had this battery for quite a while now and I've found my battery dying A LOT faster than it used to haha. When I first got the battery, it was amazing, now.... not so much haha. Been doing charge cycles and clearing battery stats but it still remains bad haha. Still much better than the stock battery though haha.
ive always been tempted to get the extended battery and today i finally purchased it. Your review definitely helped get me to do the obvious and purchase one
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ive always been tempted to get the extended battery and today i finally purchased it. Your review definitely helped get me to do the obvious and purchase one
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Glad to hear it... Not having to jump from charger to charger has made me enjoy my X even more.
Yet another reason I am VERY happy with it.. EVERYTHING is always on.. lol.
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In the pictures you posted is this the extended battery door? Where did you buy it from? Motorola directly?
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In the pictures you posted is this the extended battery door? Where did you buy it from? Motorola directly?
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Yes, that is the Extended Battery and door. It adds a total of 1mm.
I bought mine from the Verizon store.
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Verizon and Motorola should give you a commission!
Due to your review, I went back to the Verizon store and bought the battery. Heck, the salesperson never told me that they even had this available, or I would have bought it with the phone!
I'm running it in an Otterbox Defender case, with the battery cover that came with the battery. So far no issues, but I'm getting much better battery life.
Thanks!
I'm going to the VZW store today to get this battery, thanks for your great review!
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Verizon and Motorola should give you a commission!
Due to your review, I went back to the Verizon store and bought the battery. Heck, the salesperson never told me that they even had this available, or I would have bought it with the phone!
I'm running it in an Otterbox Defender case, with the battery cover that came with the battery. So far no issues, but I'm getting much better battery life.
Thanks!
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Hey, I have an Otterbox Defender and I have been holding off on picking up one of these batteries. I really want the extended battery but I don't know how it would work with the case.
So the battery does come with an extra back plate for it? Have you tried the battery on it's own without a back plate and just using the Otterbox case and if so, how does it fair?
me too! just got it today!
The battery comes with its own battery cover. It didn't feel thinner, but a bit heavier. I'm guessing it's a heatsink.
I put the battery in, put the cover on, and put the Otterbox case on. It was a tighter fit, I had to be a little careful in ensuring that the two halves of the otterbox case locked together. But it's together and I didn't have to modify anything. I've been using it ever since, and haven't had any problems. And I *love* the extra battery life! I routinely have 40% left at the end of the day, and I'm a pretty avid user. I have an Exchange account on push, gmail on push, and use google voice constantly.
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Hey, I have an Otterbox Defender and I have been holding off on picking up one of these batteries. I really want the extended battery but I don't know how it would work with the case.
So the battery does come with an extra back plate for it? Have you tried the battery on it's own without a back plate and just using the Otterbox case and if so, how does it fair?
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I received my 3500mah on Friday with case. I haven't done any formal testing, but its been off the charger since last night on a fresh, untreated ROM and after a full day of work (including 35 minutes of Pandora on my commuter) its at 73%.
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Pros:
There is no debating this; the camera lens is now OFF of flat surfaces!
With the changed dimensions of the phone, I find it easier to hold.
If you like a more pronounced presence in your pants, this phone will help provide it
You know when you have left your phone behind. This is great if you are a /b/tard that can't remember anything.
Holy crap the battery life!
Battery does not get hot. I haven't felt a temp change at all at 1190Mhz.
The balance of the phone has been maintained.
Slip-free material on the rear cover feels better and is more tactile.
The rear cover snaps in tighter than the OEM.
Cons:
Its heavier. Not as much as you would think, but it definitely adds weight. Not necessarily always a bad thing.
Its fatter. The overall size reminds me more of a PDA than a phone now.
The material used on the rear cover is impervious to all sticky material. I ordered two covers, the other one has been ground down trying to fit an M2 disc on the back and nothing is working. I've tried 3M tape, 3M windshield tape, Super Glue, and JBWeld. Its futile.
There is always the off chance that a battery goes off in my hand like a grenade, killing me, my puppy, two cats, two chinchillas, and possibly my wife in one hellacious blaze of glory. Hopefully Bon Jovi will be playing at the time.
Conclusion:
[4.5/5] I ordered an extended battery that was twice the size of my regular battery with a rear cover replacement and got exactly what I expected. Its not for everyone; But if you want your phone to feel more substantial and have a battery that has a half-life apparently on par with the radioactive isotopes at Chernobyl, this might be the battery for you.
More to come as I play with it! Post your thoughts and experiences.
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I agree, I've had mine now for approx 2 weeks and could never go back. I've been running Hero's Baked Snacks Roms and can easily get 2 days with moderate use if needed (I charge every night however). I'm usually around 55% - 60% (approx) after a full day.
It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Nice... mine should be here soon... totally stoked knowing I'll be able to really use and abuse all of the capabilities of the EVO.
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It's definitely fatter but the phone is large anyway. The only drawback for me is that i cant fit any case on it which kinda sucks..
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Agreed. I wanted to show the recessed lens because the back cover kind of acts like a case. But I would like to skin it a little more.
I need to find a way to stick the Soundgate disc on the back. This is driving me insane.
I should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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I got mine in the mail today. When my girlfriend called to ask me what I was doing this morning, I responded, "waiting on my new battery, of course. " I was able to charge it before I left for work this evening. I had to restart 3x before I reached a full charge. I will be happy when its properly calibrated. Four hours later I am at 89%. I love it.
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I should be getting mine tomorrow. Can't wait.
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I wish they'd make this with a Rugged Case that fits it...the Rugged is bulky enough, I think they'd get a good amount of sales for that.
Where is the cheapest place to buy this? Has anyone compared it to the cheap eBay knockoffs?
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Im thinking about buying this:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/csr5hev4x-bk.htm
but before I do, has anyone bought one ? thoughts ?
why spend 69.95 for the 3500 that already comes with extended battery cover, then spend another 29.95 for another cover?
It is a great battery. Been using mine now for a few weeks and have gotten so used to it I don't even notice the bulge anymore. I does make it easier to hold.
Most days now I end up with about 70% battery left. Having the battery power there to do what you want to is nice.
mine will arrive Thursday, looking forward to it
Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Anybody have any experience with the "Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery" ? I want to buy this. I'd rather not have a big bulge on the back of my phone lol
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
First night with my new battery, and Seidio did not disappoint. Just like with my G1 and extended battery, I was able to go 12 hours of very heavy use. Internet/Games/Phone/Text/ and I watched Avatar in HD using my V-Moda Remix headphones, and streamed about 3 hours of Pandora. After all that I was still at 35% before I gave up and went to bed.
There is no doubt that with moderate to heavy usage this phone will last two days and with light usage a week.
Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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Ok I'm gonna put my flame suit on for this one but I purchased the ebay battery rated at 3000 mah and I think the rear cover looks much better than the seidio one. I get approximately 2 days of use on it while running the baked snacks rom and I only payed $ 10 shipped. The battery never gets hot and the battery life is amazing. I will post up pictures if you guys want but to me the seidio is very expensive and looks really ugly. It's just a bulge out of no where while the ebay one has a smoother transition.
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No flaming here
I've been burned in the past by no-name gray market batteries and I sleep a little easier at night knowing I can hunt down the maker of this battery should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing on me.
Seidio is much more likely to hold their quality control to a higher standard since they back the product with their name, whereas a no-name can sell you a 3000mAh battery that is really only a 1650 and they don't have to watch their name dragged through the mud.
Its really a personal preference, and its a very good thing that we both have the choice to put our money where we want.
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Probably in the thread about the 1750mah Slim Extended Life Battery?
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youre the man bro
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...should it do the whole Holy Hand Grenade thing...
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Haha... Funny yet true Mr. Sack.
Looking forward to getting a reputable uber battery, even if it means turning my back on the EVO to get hit by the ugly stick a few times.
Just thought I would contribute my two cents. Like many others, I was disappointed (but expected as much) with the short battery life. I work 12 hour shifts on the weekends and it was a chore to keep charging the phone.
So I called to Verizon, complained and they tried to get me to go in the store and exchange the entire phone (because I wad in the 14 day period). I explained that I know that the battery is the issue, not the phone and explained to him a few things to prove I was tech savvy (plus, I didn't want to spend another two hours configuring another phone).
He said that the only replacement part he could send was the extended battery (which is what I wanted anyway). He sent it overnight free of charge (as it should be in the Thunderbolt's case).
I can honestly attest, after a week of use, that even with constant downloading/streaming, the battery does last my entire 12 hour shift without charging.
The only downside is the fact I can't find a case for my phone with an extended battery. (I'm sad that my Seido Innocase will probably be eBayed). HTC should at least had made a make shift case, anything that could serve as a barrier between my work hands or any table surface.
But oh well, I mainly gave up my N1 so that I could be grandfathered into Verizon's unlimited 4G network when tiers come out.
Hope this info helps.
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I too have had the extended battery for about a week now and I am very happy with it. I work 10 hour days and I'm always near a car charger but I don't want to constantly have my phone charging. Like you said the only downside side is the lack of cases. I had to cut my phone case to make it usable.
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But oh well said:
What is all this grandfathered talk... If you are on a contract plan there is no grandfathering you will have you data no matter what 3G 4G 5G 6G. LOL
I would think if you are pay as you go they may change things.
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Why not just buy 2 batteries? That thing is god awful looking... 2 batteries and a multi-charger unit = win.
This is for another thread, but the gist of it is once vz comes out with new tiered data plans (meaning 1/3/5/10 gb etc), the existing plan you are on will stay at the unlimited level.
ie: keeping your existing plan when it is no longer available is called being grandfathered.
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What is all this grandfathered talk... If you are on a contract plan there is no grandfathering you will have you data no matter what 3G 4G 5G 6G. LOL
I would think if you are pay as you go they may change things.
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I have went with the extended battery and honestly its really good and i prefer the hump on the back as its a extra grip. I agree on the cases though it would really make my day if they had something for it but no complaints really
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Why not just buy 2 batteries? That thing is god awful looking... 2 batteries and a multi-charger unit = win.
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In my opinion, I would rather get the extended battery instead of having an extra one. I for one, don't like opening and shutting the back plate of the phone so often. That is how it easily breaks......especially the tabs that hold the back plate.....IMHO...better off going with the extended battery!
This is a bad ass phone, i think the extended battery makes it look even more bad ass. Just my opinion.
I got this:
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and with the extended battery, the front half fits fine:
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I think the extra battery life that the extended battery provides outweighs the added weight/bulk. The battery definitely does add a lot of weight to the device though =/
Make a case. 20min plus 5.99 case on amazon.
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I have went with the extended battery and honestly its really good and i prefer the hump on the back as its a extra grip. I agree on the cases though it would really make my day if they had something for it but no complaints really
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Agree 1000%! The extra grip is key for me, because i generally drop my phones not super often but it does happen. I dig the extra bulk. Its really not that bad. Plus it works great. Gets me through all day. In fact, i purposely try to kill it at night because i wanna give it a good full charge while i sleep. So ill pull up angry birds and play for a while. Takes me a while to kill this thing, works great!
dsvoda said:
This is a bad ass phone, i think the extended battery makes it look even more bad ass. Just my opinion.
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This!!!!!!
Goronok said:
I think the extra battery life that the extended battery provides outweighs the added weight/bulk. The battery definitely does add a lot of weight to the device though =/
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The phone's already so big and heavy (compared to anything I've been carrying the last couple of years), what's an extra 1/4" inch and 2 ounces...?
I was fairly critical of the extended battery until I bought one on Monday to see for myself the benefits vs costs (price in weight and bulk) of it. It's definitely big, ugly, and doesn't help me grip the phone any better (makes it worse for me), but after getting 31 hours (with heavy use for me) off my first charge, I decided I could put up with it. Today I'm down to 82% after 7 hours of moderate use, so looking to get about the same drain as original test.
The Thunderbolt will be my pickup truck; big, ugly, utilitarian, but gets the job done in all conditions...my Nexus S will remain the sports car; sleek, sexy, light-weight, gorgeous to look at. Everyone should have one of each! LOL
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Nexus S will remain the sports car; sleek, sexy, light-weight, gorgeous to look at. Everyone should have one of each! LOL
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Agreed. Here's mine.
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I charged my extended battery to full and took it out and placed my fully charged standard battery in and I believe it increased the battery time on it. It's lasting twice as long.... Might be a calibration issue aka software problem. Any one test the battery out of the phone after the phone says the battery is low?
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What are you guys paying for these extended batteries?
sent via r00t3d TB - thx jcase!
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Make a case. 20min plus 5.99 case on amazon.
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Wow. Which case and how did you do that? Dremel? Very clean.
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Agreed. Here's mine.
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That must have a hell of a battery in it... I bet it last pretty good...
Find a case for that sucker yet?
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Make a case. 20min plus 5.99 case on amazon.
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Nice...and you get that hot, melting plastic smell too!
I just purchased the 3200mah battery and the Extended Convert Rugged Case for my TB and figured id write up a quick review as fast as possible.. I have few words to say about the experience other than that battery is ****in awesome! I got at least 20 hours of easy battery life and 3G has been on all day watching youtube and everything i can throw at it! From 7am till about 11:50pm is when it died. Thats is a very long time! Oh and forgot to mention it was its first full charge Battery package said it would take 5-6 charges before it becomes fully stabilized. I worked in a town that had hardly any service for part of the day.. anyways here is the chart. it shows your just how long it took to fully charge and to fully drain. The case feels very nice and strong. Was dissapointed it was just a basic screen scratch protector IT will have to do. This combo costed me 119 and some change.. So get your wallet ready if you want this bad boy.
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After first day of using. Think she did pretty good
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Overall a very happy camper, Yes it comes with the clip but its out in the car so... yea.. its just your basic seidio clip with the flap on top like for the droid 1.
So got any updates on this? Has the life gotten better?
Yes the battery life still gets about 22hours on the chart. U can go to work at 7am play on it all day and spend the rest of the night trying to kill it. I always have like 40-60% left when i finally get home about 6-7pm. And i use it alot. Im very happy with it. And almost forgot i never turn off 3g anymore lol. Im at 45% right now and it says i still have around 9 hours before total discharge. Its damn good
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I get the same battery life with my stock battery, I've gotten 72 hours on a single charge before.
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I get the same battery life with my stock battery, I've gotten 72 hours on a single charge before.
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Hahaha....
Well I have had this battery for about 5 days now and I have to say it's worth the purchase. I downloaded 200 MB and was at 50% percent. Also on a normal work day streaming music Bluetooth, chatting in text plus, sent over 50 txt, sync email every 30 minutes, and watching netflix for about 20 minutes on lunch, GPS on and have it on 3g. With all that I get down to the 40%
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I get something like 14 hours on stock battery with moderate use (cm7) so this might be overkill....what an I saying lol. might check out the powerskin when it finally comes out though.
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Does the Seido replacement battery door have the metal contacts that the HTC extended battery door comes with?
Thanks
edit: emailed seido, they do have the metal contacts
BUMP - battery clips on back of battery door?
VZW customer service has stated battery doors without the metal clips for the antenna will impact the phone's reception. Can anyone please validate whether the battery cover for the 3200 mAh battery has metal clips for the antenna on back? THANKS!
I purchased a 3500 mah battery which lasts forever. The only thing is that the metal connections on the battery door are not the same. This causes me to never go into 4g and I drop calls a lot.
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I purchased a 3500 mah battery which lasts forever. The only thing is that the metal connections on the battery door are not the same. This causes me to never go into 4g and I drop calls a lot.
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I had this battery and door for about 2 weeks. After that I also could no longer connect to 4G. Returned it to and Im just gonna get a second standard battery and carry it around with me
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VZW customer service has stated battery doors without the metal clips for the antenna will impact the phone's reception. Can anyone please validate whether the battery cover for the 3200 mAh battery has metal clips for the antenna on back? THANKS!
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This is consistant with what I have heard. I was also told not to buy the cheap no name extended battery on Ebay, because the battery door does not have the metal clips and will not get reception.
I have this battery.. pretty sweet. cycled it maybe 4-5 times so far. I keep doing the charge all the way with power on, turn it on, 99% it will read. turn if off, and let it charge till it turns green again. how many times should I do this before I just say screw it? Im seeing over 2 days of use. and I text constantly. the screen on auto brightness is my main drain. BAMF 1.8 stripped here, Immoygen kernel, 1.4 ghz O/C all day long. I used to get maybe 12 hours if i was lucky on the stock battery, I use my phone all day long, bluetooth, talk, usually no gps but always 4g service. Anyways if anyone else has this battery please post up results, I can show my juice saver battery stats.
I get 4g no problem. my case has metal clips. not sure what the problem is.
Just let it charge.. if its 99% deal with it. It stops charging at 100% to keep from overcharging the battery. Just use it and plug up bfore bed. Calibrate it monthly or every weekend like me. Just let it die which it hardly ever will
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what is your correct method of calibrating the battery? I'm working on it, think I have enough discharges now to start using it normally. do u turn it off at night to charge or leave it on?
anyone have a calibrating method they would like to share?
I reecently purchased the Seidio 3200 mAh battery and Convert extended case aswell and I can't wait to try it out. I'm not currently rooted so we'll see how it goes.
I also purchased a Hyperion 3500mAh battery so ill hopefully have battery life for days without being a slave to the 120vdc wall socket
To the OP, did you do your review with your T-bolt rooted and overclocked?j
I use the BatteryCalibrator in the market seems to work well with my sedio 3200 Mah battery
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I typically get between 10-16hrs on my standard battery. I carry an extra one in my pocket almost all the time. So my question is,is the 2750mah battery worth it battery life wise? And what about size? Is it better in person than what I see from pics on the internet? Also, is it still pocketable? Thanks in advance. I know that has been asked before but would like fresh opinions as I'm sure alot of people have gotten one since March.
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Yes it is worth it. It's not much bigger and for me its actually easier to hold. It gives the phone more weight obviously but so what.. the phone now seems like it lasts forever
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But do they make cases for it to? I have a seidio case now and I love it.
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I just got mine with the Seidio Active Extended case. Read some reviews, this is the best case I have ever owned, and I promise I have tried a lot. It adds minimal bulk and excellent protection. Best part is the finish on it is basically the same as the surface case.
I would recommend the Active Extended to anyone who gets the extended battery, which at this point is most all of us.
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Yes it is worth it. It's not much bigger and for me its actually easier to hold. It gives the phone more weight obviously but so what.. the phone now seems like it lasts forever
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How long does it usually last?
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How long does it usually last?
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I took mine off the charger this morning. I have installed two different roms (so consider the reboots) and mine is at 35% at the end of the day (7:00 pm).
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I took mine off the charger this morning. I have installed two different roms (so consider the reboots) and mine is at 35% at the end of the day (7:00 pm).
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Did u restore apps and stuff?
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I just got mine with the Seidio Active Extended case. Read some reviews, this is the best case I have ever owned, and I promise I have tried a lot. It adds minimal bulk and excellent protection. Best part is the finish on it is basically the same as the surface case.
I would recommend the Active Extended to anyone who gets the extended battery, which at this point is most all of us.
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Hmm, ill have to check them out, I love my seidio case I have now, feels great and is very slim lined so it doesn't add hardly any bulk or weight. If this is just like mine but for the extended battery I might have to seriously consider it
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I just got the Verizon extended battery. I apparently lost my battery during my drunken birthday. Lucky I didn't lose my phone. Only battery they had at verizon was the extended. This thing does last forever. My stock battery was good but I always had it on 3g running liquid gingersense 1.5. It would last a day. With the extended I have left 4g on all the time and used it very heavily. I am at 26 hours and still have 38% left. Just so you know I'm using the dream kernel on normal mode. The battery does stick out a little but it is easier to hold and is still easily fit in any pocket. Get it. Well worth it.
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I just got the Verizon extended battery. I apparently lost my battery during my drunken birthday. Lucky I didn't lose my phone. Only battery they had at verizon was the extended. This thing does last forever. My stock battery was good but I always had it on 3g running liquid gingersense 1.5. It would last a day. With the extended I have left 4g on all the time and used it very heavily. I am at 26 hours and still have 38% left. Just so you know I'm using the dream kernel on normal mode. The battery does stick out a little but it is easier to hold and is still easily fit in any pocket. Get it. Well worth it.
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Cool. Thanks for the details. Lol must've had a good bday?
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Yes. I never worry about my battery running out of charge. I use it all day and don't even think about it anymore.
yes, a day with very heavy usage and battery still has juice. best 37 dollars i spent
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Could have gotten 50 hours, if I didn't reboot 4 times...
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Made the plunge and got the battery today. It isn't as thick as i thought it would be. putting it through the test tomorrow.
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How is the reception with the extended battery cover? I bought a cheap extended battery from Amazon and it came with a battery door that has metal clips just like the stock one but it constantly cycles between 4g 3g and 1x.
I can see where the terminals made indentations on the metal clips so its not a contact issue, not sure what is going on.
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How is the reception with the extended battery cover? I bought a cheap extended battery from Amazon and it came with a battery door that has metal clips just like the stock one but it constantly cycles between 4g 3g and 1x.
I can see where the terminals made indentations on the metal clips so its not a contact issue, not sure what is going on.
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mine is fine, if not the same as oem
ilogik said:
How is the reception with the extended battery cover? I bought a cheap extended battery from Amazon and it came with a battery door that has metal clips just like the stock one but it constantly cycles between 4g 3g and 1x.
I can see where the terminals made indentations on the metal clips so its not a contact issue, not sure what is going on.
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mine is on 3g but at 1-2 bars. im on cm1.4 and it was like that before the extended battery. im not in a 4g area until aug 18th.
Just bought one today. I happened to pass by the store and bit the bullet
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Just bought one today. I happened to pass by the store and bit the bullet
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How do you like it so far?
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I got one from amazon but the battery cover doesnt hold signal well. Weird thing is..i actually get better signal with the cover. but it doesnt ever stay on 3g for long and it makes me mad. lol im wondering if i should just buy an htc extended battery door. idk
So I decided to purchase an extended battery for the Galaxy Nexus since the original (1750 mAH) battery didn't really live up to my expectations. The original battery gave decent battery life and kept the thickness of the phone to a minimum.
After receiving the battery from ebay member: mulkin, I had inspected the battery and confirmed that it was indeed the "official" extended battery for the GSM model.
I wasn't expecting the battery to come in a couple days since it was coming from South Korea, but it did take less than a week to get here to South California. Packaging was very nice and kept the battery and back cover well protected.
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The extended battery cover that was included with the extended battery still has the same texture as the original. The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile. The only thing it loses is the slight curve of the original battery cover right above the rear speaker. NFC works perfectly and isn't affected at all, it also works well if your using the stock battery with the extended back cover.
Overall, I am happy with the product. Battery life has definitely improved over the couple days I was using it. I am going to attach screenshots of the battery life I am getting, as well as pictures of the extended battery on the phone soon. If you have any questions, just leave a comment.
Thanks.
Thank you for the review with pictures. I have the battery as well, there is a existing thread in regards to this topic to anyone who wants additional information about this battery before making a purchase.
I personally purchased mines from shimshop.. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Genuine-Sam...Accessories&hash=item1c222d0cea#ht_4976wt_905
Also genuine, ~$36 ships from South Korea.. takes about 1.5 weeks. Negri also sells this battery as well but it's ~$50.
The phone also feels better with the new battery cover. The slight thickness it adds still maintains the phones low profile.
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Thanks for posting this. I was also surprised how quickly this was shipped in from South Korea (to Montreal, CA).
Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
And to throw this out there, you can easily get through 24 hours of casual to moderate usage on this thing... And for heavy days, I reach 4 hours of screen on time with ~25-30% remaining (@12 hours unplugged).
Now to find a white extended battery door.
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Also, FWIW, my Otterbox Commuter and SGP Ultra Capsules fit perfectly with the new battery door and larger battery.
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Forgot to mention that this extended battery and door fit snugly into the Incipio Silicrylic cases, too.
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I couldn't agree more with your thread.
I also like the fact that - when you set your phone down (without a case), it lies perfect FLAT.
Depends on your own preference, but the aesthetics of it pleases me greatly.
Mine arrived today and I love it. it does add some weight but just feels more sold.looking forward to seeing what screen time I can achieve with this
I just ordered one myself today, looking forward to it
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What sort of gains can we expect out of an additional 250mah?
Are we talking about extra hours? Very interested...
I ordered one as well from the shimshop seller. Should arrive in a week or two, will post pics as well when it arrives, and tell you my experience
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First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
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First off, thanks for the quick review. I'm thinking about ordering one of those too.
Could you tell me if the new battery cover has any gap to the actual phone, by that I mean... does it fit the phone perfectly or does it make any noise when pushing on it?
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The new battery cover has no gap at all. It does fit perfectly and there is no noise at all when pushing on the battery cover. I want to attach pictures of the battery on the phone but I don't have a camera on me at the moment.
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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Is there any shop to order this from in the states or is it still only available through eBay or a Korean shop?
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take a look at here, http://www.expansys-usa.com/samsung-extended-battery-and-cover-for-gsm-galaxy-nexus-226962/
Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
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I've done some research and it looks like the extra 250 mah will give you about a 14% boost in battery life. So, imagine as if you start out with ~114% battery life, as oppose to ~100%.
Hm... still undecided if that's worth the extra $36 and slight thickness added to the phone...
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Only 4 hours on screen time? I average over 5 on mobile data with mine, pre 404. I need to do a rundown test to see how much now, probably closer to 6 hours. I do have auto brightness on though. The mah difference isn't huge, but I'll take all I can get and if it even gives a half hour more screen time then its worth it. Feels better in the hand too.
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Wow 5 hours
, that's not bad. I probably would have gotten that too but that day where I took that screen shot, I was listening to a lot of music so that's why the screen time was sort of low.
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Could you take a picture of the "inside" of the battery cover please? Would be much appreciated... I'm still thinking about buying one for my phone.
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Good enough?
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