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!
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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!!!!!!
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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 =/
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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!
Related
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.
loztboy said:
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.
Paid $70 two days ago, The first day using the battery without charging i got almost 7 hours use out of the battery. The second day of using the battery after calibrating the battery i ened up getting a complete day of heavy useage without any charging. Today i have been heavily using my phone with the newest Myn rom & Netarchys no-havs kernel with thecollin_ph battery tweak i am at 10 hours of usage and still sitting at 75%. To me the $70 was well worth it, a little high on the price but overall a great product. I have GPS enabled, and auto sync enabled.
Interesting, thanks for the review. I've been thinking about buying the Seido extended battery. Believe you can get that one online somewhere, case & batt, for like $60. But it's good to see there's options. I just checked bb.com and couldn't find it under Evo accessories.
It's there, just Google 3500 mah Evo battery best buy. Or something to those terms. It comes with the back cover, I believe it is made by seidio because the one from best buy looks exactly like the one from seidio, as the price is the same as well. Only thing is, no case. But a zagg invisible sheild kit will do just fine for that.
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Isn't Platinum just a re-branding of Seidio?
I'm pretty sure.
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Yeah, Platinum is just Seidio in disguise. I'm running the same Platinum battery, and I love it. I'm on my phone almost constantly, and I've never had it run all the way down on me in less than a day and a half. I would highly recommend it.
I have the same battery and it works great. I decided to spend the extra couple of bucks and go to best buy just in case I had any issues I could just go back to the store instead of dealing with shipping the battery back
shogun26 said:
Isn't Platinum just a re-branding of Seidio?
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yup, if you look on the bottom of the packaging at best buy it will say seidio inc. along with there website addy
conflikt said:
Paid $70 two days ago, The first day using the battery without charging i got almost 7 hours use out of the battery. The second day of using the battery after calibrating the battery i ened up getting a complete day of heavy useage without any charging. Today i have been heavily using my phone with the newest Myn rom & Netarchys no-havs kernel with thecollin_ph battery tweak i am at 10 hours of usage and still sitting at 75%. To me the $70 was well worth it, a little high on the price but overall a great product. I have GPS enabled, and auto sync enabled.
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Do you have any pictures of how the extended rear cover sits?
taaronb said:
Do you have any pictures of how the extended rear cover sits?
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Amazon has pictures and it's only $58 there. Search 'seidio evo' on Amazon and it's the first one there.
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I'm pretty sure.
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the awake time is pretty low so I'm not too surprised with your stats. I think you can still get better. is this with display brightness on high/auto as well?
I've got this battery as well and I went through the process of calibrating the battery yesterday. With data off and WiFi on I went from 3:30pm to 8:01 am with using just 22%. From 12:24 (around the time I fell asleep) to 8:01 (after my alarm went off for a second time) it only used 1%.
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shoobshoober said:
the awake time is pretty low so I'm not too surprised with your stats. I think you can still get better. is this with display brightness on high/auto as well?
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That was earlier in the day. I ended up getting 26 hours of usage. Screen is set to the max for brightness with auto sync and gps on.
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Chronzy said:
Interesting, thanks for the review. I've been thinking about buying the Seido extended battery. Believe you can get that one online somewhere, case & batt, for like $60. But it's good to see there's options. I just checked bb.com and couldn't find it under Evo accessories.
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I have the seido and I use my phone with 4g all day long and my batt will last about 16 hours without charging. If I dont use my phone much over a day and a half with no charge. The down side your phone is bigger.
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http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innocell-Extended-Battery-Droid/dp/B003602HIE direct link $54 as of right now, free shipping. Get it from newegg for the same price and get 1.5% or 2% back through fatwallet cashback.
The back cover is not intrusive at all; in fact it protects the lense better than stock cover and snaps on tighter.
haha nice nice. i'm going home from school next week and i'll pick up my extended batteries at the same time. can't wait!
Picked one up today, calibrating it now
actually not as bulky as I thought it would be
I thought i might add in on the comments to say i purchased a 3500mah battery from amazon.com, i got the one from dailypc and paid 35 bucks for it. I know it may be an off brand but so far it has stood up and is holding its ground. I got a full day without charge after first discharge down to 0. Will get a better review of it in actual time stamp from full to 0 when i get the chance. So far it is well worth the money!!!
I payed 40 dollars shipped for my 3500 seidio brand new in box with cover off a guy on ebay, love it, called him up and made a deal, he said okay, nice to know right sellers online , just a thought though, i understand the bb and seidio are "the same", but for the same price why wouldn't you just get the seidio lol.
Because id rather not have to deal with shipping stuff back. And I have 30 days to decide. Plus I like dealing directly with a company. Although I use to sell a lot on ebay and I do trust ebay on some stuff but not electronics. ;]
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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.
bravo1234 said:
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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DudeInMyrtleBeach said:
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.
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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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
snwboard333 said:
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.
Ben's said:
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 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.
v36sedan said:
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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jburnette87 said:
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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bond32 said:
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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solarpolitiks said:
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
Went to the corproate Verizon store in my area and got a 2750mAh battery for 26.50 after tax. He said all the Verizon stores were having a half off sale on 4g batteries.
Just to confirm, this is the indeed the case. I visited one in the Dallas, TX area and it was half off, apparently this is for ALL 4G devices... and in store only.
I received my VZN T'Bolt last week and it came with both a standard and extended battery in the package, but I didn't order two batteries. Anyone else get two? Anyway, the extended battery seems to last about 2X as long as the standard, which you might expect by its rating, but the extra weight and size will force me to use the standard battery most of the time, as I typically plug into the computer every few hours.
They have been half off for a good while now. I bought mine a few weeks back when they first went on sale.
are they still half off? and how much heavier is the phone? i flash roms and switch it up all the time, and i realized after using sense 3.0 for so long on my thunderbolt... i just want it next to plain jane functionality, just less battery drainage. seems to be the case now, killasense 3.2 is great!
i always wanted the extended battery, but i g2 do some research on a good case that'll fit it. any recommendations?
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are they still half off? and how much heavier is the phone? i flash roms and switch it up all the time, and i realized after using sense 3.0 for so long on my thunderbolt... i just want it next to plain jane functionality, just less battery drainage. seems to be the case now, killasense 3.2 is great!
i always wanted the extended battery, but i g2 do some research on a good case that'll fit it. any recommendations?
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Trident Electra... See my thread
Just picked up the TB battery, still half off. Something about Verizon doing a green initiative. Works for me!
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They still say $50 for me. Where are you getting them for $25?
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They still say $50 for me. Where are you getting them for $25?
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I got mine for $25 back in summer the 1st time they did the 1/2 off. i'd say if you can only get it for $50 you may as well get the Seidio 3200mAh one.
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They still say $50 for me. Where are you getting them for $25?
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Are you having them check the price at the register? My box said 49.99 but rang up at half off.
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They still say $50 for me. Where are you getting them for $25?
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If you're looking online, you need to add it to your cart and then it will show up as half off in the cart. I'm not sure though if the sale is still going on.
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If you're looking online, you need to add it to your cart and then it will show up as half off in the cart. I'm not sure though if the sale is still going on.
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I just checked this. He is right, just add to cart and it becomes $25. So it is still going on as of today. Hmm, I really want this, but worried I am going to hate the extra bulk and weight.
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I just checked this. He is right, just add to cart and it becomes $25. So it is still going on as of today. Hmm, I really want this, but worried I am going to hate the extra bulk and weight.
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It's actually not bad... unless you're one of those people that wears skinny jeans.
METDeath said:
It's actually not bad... unless you're one of those people that wears skinny jeans.
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Go to your local Verizon store and buy the battery for the Rezound for $20.
No need for the extra bulk and weight
Went to a Verizon corp store, Stockton-Cali, today and bought an extended battery for $26 out the door. They're still having their 50% off promotion. Thanks to the peeps of xda for this post.
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Still shows 24.99 on the website, just picked on up.
Hey i purchased the fat battery while it was on sale 50% (good deal) ive never seen verizon do this before, unfortunately i wear skinny jeans but , weight and bulk are not an issue, takes about a week to get used to but after that, its alittle fat thunderbolt to love double da powa!
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This is what you can expect with this battery.
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Running Skyraider with leankernel 5.1.0 on battsaver mode.
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Wow nice stats but u could get it for a lot cheaper... I just purchased a 3500 mAH extended battery, back cover, charger, and dock station for only $14.25
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Where did u get all of it for that price?
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