I just got this from bestbuy waiting to get a full charge in it before i actually test it. But it does make the phone alot thicker but it might be something i will have to get used to, another thing is my outer box case doesn't fit over it (i kinda figured that before I opened the packaging ) But i will let you know how good it really is.
Well i kinda forgot about this topic. So now im gonna finish typing it.
I have had this for about a month or two and it has been great. it can last me anywhere from a full day nonstop usage to 2-3 days light to moderate usage. It has been great and does what is says so im a happy camper.
It's a good battery. I have one and it lasts me about 3 days before I need to recharge. They are Seidio rebranded batteries, and I also like how they're Lithium Polymer instead of the cheap Li-Ion ones on ebay.
They are great. I am going on 40 hours without a charge and I still have about 40% left. This is with moderate/heavy use.
They are awesome I got mine off ebay for 20 bucks and would definitely do it again!
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The 3500mah or 1750mah battery?
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Its got to be the 3500 I think, since he said it makes the phone thicker that's what I assumed.
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Just wondering how much is the 3500 from bestbuy??? I have there 1750 and love it.
Evo 4g
Vaelpak 3.2 RC2
its 70 at bestbuy i think
Where can you get this battery & at 20$?? I jus looked it up and on ebay they show it is 3000MAH 3.7 V DC & it is thicker too ???
I just searched ebay for the item number and a few popped up.
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They are great. I am going on 40 hours without a charge and I still have about 40% left. This is with moderate/heavy use.
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How much you got it for?
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Where can you get this battery & at 20$?? I jus looked it up and on ebay they show it is 3000MAH 3.7 V DC & it is thicker too ???
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Thats all I could find also, if there is a 3500 version id much rather have that over a 3000 obviously, but I can't seem to find one.
Just got a 1750 for $14.95 SHIPPED!
emtcompany.com/platinum-series-lithium-polymer-battery-for-most-htc/1002841.html
Add the h t t p : / / w w w . at the beginning, I haven't posted enough yet.
They also have the 3500 for $40, but you will need a cover.
Are there any reputable cases being made for the evo when using this thicker battery and battery cover? I currently have
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An otterbox and love it.
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ok no flaming just a simple question, ive read that you shouldnt run the battery dead till it shuts off the phone... anybody know what is better to do?.. my battery didnt come with instructions, but from what ive read is charge phone and run till dead, recharge and repeat 6 times, someone please confirm
From personal experience (and LOTS of work with laptops), both Lithium Ion and Lithium Poly like the "goldilocks" zone. Draining them to ZERO will instantly kill a LI battery. But ALL LI and LY batteries AND devices have special circuitry to prevent this, but repeatedly draining them to what your device classifies as zero will shorten its life dramatically.
My brother does this and he needs a new battery every six months.
However, leaving it plugged in can be just as bad. When a LI is fully charged it actually generates pressure in the battery. Again, there is circuitry to help prevent this, but constant over charging (or close to) can cause the cell to "pop".
In general, when you first get a LI or LP battery, should should charge it for about 12 hours UNINTERRUPTED the first time (think of it like stretching before a workout). Other than that, charge it when it's low, and take it off when it is done.
Leaving it plugged in from time to time so that it is ready isn't too bad, just don't leave it on all the time, or you again, COULD pop the cell.
Most manufactures recommend a complete drain and 12 hour re-charge every 6 months (again, just like stretching out).
Happy surfing!
http://www.emtcompany.com/platinum-series-extended-life-battery-for-htc-evo/1005874.html
this is a link for the 3500 battery, this is a best but rebrand of the seido... i dont get how the heck you guys are gettinh 3 days of use without charging... i have my 4g on (3g SUCCCCCKKKKKSSS) in sac, ca... and mine only lasts a day at best... however this is the best battery ever....
ps dont buy at best buy.. they charge 80, and this company charges 40
approx how much thicker does this setup make the phone? is it annoying in a pocket?
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approx how much thicker does this setup make the phone? is it annoying in a pocket?
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there is definitely a big difference and makes the phone weigh more but you forget it is there after a while (like with i first got the evo i thought it was HUGE and would be a struggle to carry it around).
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In case you need an extended battery now, I can report success with a Mugen 3200mAh unit that was intended for a Sprint Touch Pro 2. It cost $70 or 80 when I bought it around Christmas time from an eBay vendor (couldn't find it anywhere else online). Turns out the person I got it for had a Touch Pro 1 and this battery was not compatible so it's been sitting around the house ever since. I just popped it into my EVO 4G and it works perfectly as far as I can tell. Boots up normally and is charging as expected. Of course the back plate does not fit over the fat battery so I left that off and replaced the jelly case which stretches over the whole thing well enough.
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Of course the back plate does not fit over the fat battery so I left that off and replaced the jelly case which stretches over the whole thing well enough.
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can we see some pics?
Hero batteries work also.. a lot of HTC phone's use the same batteries. I have like 4 batteries for my evo lol
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280492889203&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I bought these a while back.. worked great in my hero and work just as good in my evo. Plus now I have a standalone wall-charger. Took about a week or so to get here since its coming from Hong Kong.. But it was well worth the ~$10 for 2 batteries and a charger..
ok, i stole its soul for you.
well im glad i order mine from seidio since it comes with the back case but this is good info so i can pass my oem battery to my wife for hero hero with weak battery life
Lol. Nice evo . It's the humpback of xda.
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that is disgusting! but more power to you hahaha...lets hope seidio lets you buy just the ext battery cover
oh sweet mother of god i would feel all grossed out if i tried to handle my phone and it was all squishy at the parts that aren't touching the battery or the frame...
How's the battery life with the 3200? After doing some battery life tweaks and mods mine seems to almost be sufficent with the stocker, but it can always use some improvement.
If you don't mind sacrificing the case, I would try cutting a rectangle in it that would leave the protruding part of the battery exposed and let the case hug the phone the way its supposed to. If you cut it just right, the batt should stay in place since it looks like it has a bit of an edge for the case to grip on to.
I'M starting think I should just cancel my order for the 3500 battery and get me 2 1500. What do you guys think?
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I'm using the battery from my tp2 as a spare, and carry it in the smaller pocket in my jeans,i don't even feel it there sometimes. With battery tweaks and charging it in my car (usually around 30 min at a time), I only have to occasionally change to the 2nd battery. If you are sensitive to bulk, then go for 2 batteries to split the load, otherwise a bigger battery is more convenient.
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I'M starting think I should just cancel my order for the 3500 battery and get me 2 1500. What do you guys think?
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Given some of the results from BatteryBoss, I'd say that the battery isn't going to perform at a full 3500mAh. It will still be more than an OEM battery, sure, but I couldn't justify doubling the size of the phone to put it in. You might be better off getting another OEM battery, HTC seems to give about 99% of what they say.
if that site batteryboss is accurate then Mugen's batteries are crap. twice the size for 50% more juice. however, some anecdotal evidence to the contrary: after buying the wrong one, i bought another Mugen extended battery that does work for the TP1 and the recipient is very happy with it. reports that the 3200mAh it lasts about twice as long as the OEM battery.
probably smart to just get another HTC 1500mAh. after the latest update battery drain is much less of an issue anyway.
So can I just go in to a sprint store and ask for a hero battery For free?
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So can I just go in to a sprint store and ask for a hero battery For free?
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and if that works, try asking them for a handful of money.
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I'M starting think I should just cancel my order for the 3500 battery and get me 2 1500. What do you guys think?
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The batteries + charger that was listed earlier in this thread work GREAT I've been using them for a few days now great freaking deal ($10 shippped)
Anyone know if the Tilt battery here will fit the Evo with a modified case / back plate? http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Extended-Li-Ion-Battery-RHOD170/dp/B002Y24MJ2
I know Seidio makes a modified back plate that looks like it would fit this and according to battery boss this is the gold standard of extended batteries.
Also confirmed, the Mugen 4500mAh battery for Sprint Touch Pro 2 works in the Evo as expected. It's very... thick. About as thick as the Evo with a jelly sleeve on. Put together it's like the Evo has it's own little podium to stand on.
Assuming batteryboss tests are accurate then true capacity is closer to 75% or ~3375mAh. Main purpose for me is a power supply that can run GPS tracking apps like Cardio Trainer all day uninterrupted. Thickness not an issue since the whole package is tucked away in a Camelback.
Got it on eBay, I don't know where else to find them. Mugen is OOS and ridiculously expensive anyway. An alternative would be an external battery pack that supplies power through a USB port, then cable it to Evo.
Which battery do you prefer?
According to http://batteryboss.org/ the OEM 1500mAh is the best.
I just wanted to see what the users have to say, I am assuming I will get a responses of each person claiming theirs is great. I am looking for someone who may has had one or two of these and their opinion.
Either way just looking for opinions before I buy...
Wow I got all mixed up.
I was thinking of "HTC Incredible 2150mAh Extended battery"
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I'm guessing you're looking for a battery that doesn't increase bulk?
The options available aren't much better than stock sadly :/
Depending how old your current battery is and how much stress you've put on it by draining all the way or bump charging, getting any new battery you may see better battery life. Still would suggest the HTC Extended, but just my opinion
I have the Seidio battery and of course the stock battery. I can't imagine how they could say the stock battery is best. My Seidio greatly outperforms stock, and does so consistently. I can usually get between ten and twelve hours out of it under moderate to heavy use. As for the other battery you mentioned, I can't comment on it since I have no experience. I'm curious to hear what others have to say though. I've never heard of it but I'm always looking to squeeze a little more quality time from my phone. Anyway, I wont say mine is best but, I can say, honestly, that you wouldn't be disappointed with the purchase.
Edit: With regards to cases, Seidio's Innocase line is excellent. They slide on end to end for easier battery changes and they're 1mm thin but very solid. And +1 on the custom kernel. SETCPU as well (if you're rooted.)
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I have the Seidio battery and of course the stock battery. I can't imagine how they could say the stock battery is best. My Seidio greatly outperforms stock, and does so consistently. I can usually get between ten and twelve hours out of it under moderate to heavy use. As for the other battery you mentioned, I can't comment on it since I have no experience. I'm curious to hear what others have to say though. I've never heard of it but I'm always looking to squeeze a little more quality time from my phone. Anyway, I wont say mine is best but, I can say, honestly, that you wouldn't be disappointed with the purchase.
Edit: With regards to cases, Seidio's Innocase line is excellent. They slide on end to end for easier battery changes and they're 1mm thin but very solid. And +1 on the custom kernel. SETCPU as well (if you're rooted.)
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They are saying OEM incredible batter is better, they are saying the OEM Evo battery is better. Inc comes with 1300mAh, Evo comes with 1500mAh.
They also said the 1750 only uses 79% of its capacity, meaning your only getting 1382mAh...
But if your happy that is good to know, improvement from current stock battery.
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They are saying OEM incredible batter is better, they are saying the OEM Evo battery is better. Inc comes with 1300mAh, Evo comes with 1500mAh.
They also said the 1750 only uses 79% of its capacity, meaning your only getting 1382mAh...
But if your happy that is good to know, improvement from current stock battery.
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I have to wonder if they bump charged any of the tested batteries for the Dinc. I haven't read the article yet but I will when I get a Chance. But, as you may know, a known issue with the Dinc is its inability to fully charge its batteries without unplugging, powering off, then plugging in again. If not, you're battery will truly only have about 80% charge.
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You shouldn't bump charge, it kills the battery quickly.
They have that feature to keep the battery more stable and last longer.
It charges it to ~90% (you'll see it drop from 100% to around 90% very quickly once you first unplug it) and cuts off at ~10% (when phone shows 0%).
It's how Li-Ion batteries work and you really shouldn't manipulate it so you get more unless you are wanting to buy a new battery every month.
If you keep doing that you will start getting worse performance bump charging than people who have been regularly charging for much longer than you have been bumping.
Just a suggestion though.
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You shouldn't bump charge, it kills the battery quickly.
They have that feature to keep the battery more stable and last longer.
It charges it to ~90% (you'll see it drop from 100% to around 90% very quickly once you first unplug it) and cuts off at ~10% (when phone shows 0%).
It's how Li-Ion batteries work and you really shouldn't manipulate it so you get more unless you are wanting to buy a new battery every month.
If you keep doing that you will start getting worse performance bump charging than people who have been regularly charging for much longer than you have been bumping.
Just a suggestion though.
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Thanks for the info POQbum. I wasn't aware of that. After reading so much about how the Dinc needed to be bump charged, I guess I just assumed it was ok and didn't have negative effects on the battery. But I do have to say, I've been charging that way since September without any noticeable issues. Battery life is still great and haven't replaced any batteries. If anything, my battery life seems to have improved. For the first time today, i was able to go ten hours on my stock 1300. Maybe its CM7. Anyway, I'm in no way trying to say you're wrong though because what you say makes sense. I'm simply sharing my own personal experience with these batteries.
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I recommend the Seideo 1750. The Seideo cells are Japanese compared to the stock HTC Chinese cells. I get at least 3-5 more hours of battery compared to the stock one.
Sent from God, who uses CM7 RC1.
Taking by word from other people is never very reliable so I wouldn't blame you if you don't trust my word
This person did some more research with results though, you should check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871051
mmm 58 hours off the charger and still at 45 percent after heavy use.
Go big or go home, 3500 > all
Cm7 #5 and incredikernal.
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Hated my Seidio battery. For the price its no where near worth the gain. The eBay OEM 1500mah by bidallies for $14... worth every penny. Love that battery.
Went through three Seidio batteries cause I assumed I had faulty ones but I barely got through the day. My TP2 battery lasts from 6am til 10pm or 11pm depending on usage.
HTC Incredible
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Taking by word from other people is never very reliable so I wouldn't blame you if you don't trust my word
This person did some more research with results though, you should check it out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871051
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Great read, POQbum! Thanks for the link. I think everyone should read it, if you're still bump charging. It may not change your situation but, at least you'll know why you're in the situation to begin with.
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Hated my Seidio battery. For the price its no where near worth the gain. The eBay OEM 1500mah by bidallies for $14... worth every penny. Love that battery.
Went through three Seidio batteries cause I assumed I had faulty ones but I barely got through the day. My TP2 battery lasts from 6am til 10pm or 11pm depending on usage.
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Damn...I just ordered a OEM 1500 for 26.00, didn't know they had them for 15 over there...
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Damn...I just ordered a OEM 1500 for 26.00, didn't know they had them for 15 over there...
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Yeah search for user bidallies. Fantastic legit batteries from him. I've bought six from him all for different friends and family that have Inc's. They all love the battery as much as I do.
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That batteryboss link is still flying? The 1750 is definately a step above the stock. Not sure what that dude has against seidio but keep in mind he is one guy who basically ran one test on one battery iirc. My seidio 3500 will take some serious abuse and still last a day or 2. The 1750 was way way better than stock...I'd say a good 3 hours or so better for me. Anyway the best investment i made was a cheap ebay wall charger so I can just swap in any battery that fits my needs for the day...I switch between stock, cheap knockoffs, the HTC 2100 and the seidio 3500 now, sold the 1750.
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Damn...I just ordered a OEM 1500 for 26.00, didn't know they had them for 15 over there...
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26 is 3x too high for a 1500 battery considering I have bought over 12 on amazon for under 10 bucks... everyone has an incredible so I buy them for under 10 sell them for 15 cause people are too lazy to look themselves... amazon search htc tp2/hero/tilt... there is more but htc has been making the same battery for like 3 years and its dirt cheap...
$8.38... http://www.amazon.com/HTC-Standard-...KAD0/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1298636117&sr=8-4
Has anyone ever tried Mugen extended 1600mAh battery on our phones? I'm thinking of getting on and I want to know if its worth it.
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-1600mah-extended-battery-for-samsung-galaxys-i9000.html
Why get a 1600mah when theres a 1650mah by T-Mobile?
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Because no one can find the friggin 1650s. Even the post dedicated to them doesn't have more than a dead ebay link for them.
Sent from my rough sketch of a Vibrant on a brick.
why get the 1650 when u can get 2800 on amaZON for under 20.00 us?
Well anything higher than 1600mah will cause the phone to get really fat.
I posted link above.
fat battery
I got one of those fat batteries from amazon and it doesn't seem to last that much longer than a standard battery. It also makes the phone look pregnant.
I am using a 3.7VDC 3500mAh Li-ion Battery for my vibrant and it lasts me for 2 days and a half without charge, Of course the battery is a little bulkier then the normal 1500mAh, & it comes with a back Case, its worth the cost and its for only $16 Bucks on ebay. Its worth the money Sweet
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I am using a 3.7VDC 3500mAh Li-ion Battery for my vibrant and it lasts me for 2 days and a half without charge, Of course the battery is a little bulkier then the normal 1500mAh, & it comes with a back Case, its worth the cost and its for only $16 Bucks on ebay. Its worth the money Sweet
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I got mine yesterday, but did yours feel like it didn't work at first? Cause I feel like it doesn't work, but I heard its gonna work after a week.
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Well actually the battery was working fine when I received it. What you want to do is once you have the battey, deplete it till it fully drains out of power. Then recharge it with the charger they supplied you, don't charge it throu the phone. Once you see its fully charged. Chharge it for at least 1 hour more and u will get the full capacity of the battery. If your vibrant has a good kernel u will be set for 2 days straight. Hope that helps. Am using overstocked kernel
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Well actually the battery was working fine when I received it. What you want to do is once you have the battey, deplete it till it fully drains out of power. Then recharge it with the charger they supplied you, don't charge it throu the phone. Once you see its fully charged. Chharge it for at least 1 hour more and u will get the full capacity of the battery. If your vibrant has a good kernel u will be set for 2 days straight. Hope that helps. Am using overstocked kernel
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Oh okay, but the one I got only came with a battery and the back case for it, I don't know what you mean by "...charger they supplied you." Do you mean the Vibrant charger?
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Oh okay, but the one I got only came with a battery and the back case for it, I don't know what you mean by "...charger they supplied you." Do you mean the Vibrant charger?
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...he said dont charge it through the phone, which is the only way you can use the vibrant charger so that rules that one out, so by process of elimination and a lil bit of thinking the only option left is his came with a charger for the battery, probably a small dock type deal.
Just gotta think a little not too much to ask
i apologize for the late reply, I should of been more specific with the charger i was talking about. It is a USB/AC Wall charger for the Samsung Galaxy S i9000, Sprint Epic 4G, AT&T Captivate i897,T-Mobile Vibrant T959. You can view it on ebay, Amazon etc.
I want to extend my battery life. Wondering if anyone's tried anything but the stock 1850 mAh battery? If you have, please provide a place to purchase it. Thanks
JUST GOT ONE IN FROM CHINA...WILL REVIEW IN A COUPLE DAY...IT DOESNT SEEM TO READ THE TEMP RIGHT...trying to kill it now ( i know it doesnt matter but i like to see how quick i can kill it off)
Those batteries are a scam..why bother getting a bigger one anyway, not only do you lose Nfc, the stock battery already lasts a whole day easy
I don't get the problem with the battery, I can watch shows and movies all day at work and still come home with at the worst 40% battery life
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Those batteries are a scam..why bother getting a bigger one anyway, not only do you lose Nfc, the stock battery already lasts a whole day easy
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I dont use NFC anyway, and its 18 bucks big deal...stock battery might last you a whole day but it only last 7-9, 10 at the most for me.
I want a battery that i can use my screen to 100% display setting, let people use my internet via wifi hotspot and not have to worried it die in 3-4 hours. i dont care for aesthetic much it's a f****** phone.
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I want a battery that i can use my screen to 100% display setting, let people use my internet via wifi hotspot and not have to worried it die in 3-4 hours. i dont care for aesthetic much it's a f****** phone.
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LOL. Please post a review because I wanna get one too
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I want to extend my battery life. Wondering if anyone's tried anything but the stock 1850 mAh battery? If you have, please provide a place to purchase it. Thanks
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The only legit I know is 2000mAh from Mugen Power so far...
2000mah for t-mobile sgs2 battery
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LOL. Please post a review because I wanna get one too
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well here's my review
it's a POS. i bought a battery from the infuse will be here tomorow and will test it out...yes i know i will get skeptic but if it works i'll be getting 30-40 hours on my phone lol
its not 3500 mah but it is longer than stock
Innocell 3800mAh Super Extended Life Battery
I have used Seido Cells with G1's before and they were still running just like new after 18 months of heavy usage, twice the battery life over stock. The case looked better on the G1 as the back was flush. On one of the phones the case did crack and break after a 3 ft fall. It was a cheap and quick replacement from Amazon, under ten bucks if I remember right.
The one offered is a 3800mah at 69.99 and shipping now.
http://www.seidioonline.com/t-mobile-galaxy-s-II-3800-extended-life-battery-p/bacy38ssg2t-bk.htm
I really want a better battery too, I'm waiting for ANKER to make one for the t989. I have no idea how people manage to squeeze so many hours from there phones on this stock battery, but I usually go 5-7 hours before it dies. I'm not a heavy user but I do have my screen to 100% all the time. I don't mind carrying spare batteries.
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I don't get the problem with the battery, I can watch shows and movies all day at work and still come home with at the worst 40% battery life
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LOL - what a job
If people are really concerned about hte battery life etc, just get one of those mobile chargers. They will charge everything from laptops to cell phones...they are called power packs.
first link on google...came up with this. http://www.amazon.com/Energizer-XP4000-Universal-Rechargeable-Power/dp/B0029U2WTG
There is a lot of fraud on these extended battery
Yeah i agree, there is a lot of fraud with the battery packs. Someone should regulate them and make sure that what they advertise is true.
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In the beginning it gave me around 2-2.5 days worth of battery per charge which was fantastic. The extended battery weighed about 3x the stock battery for outputting almost 2x. I liked the fact that it lifted the phone up so it wouldn't damage the camera lense (since the lense does stick out past the back cover). It was the same plastic as the rest of the phone so it made the phone look stock.
But after about 5 months, the battery capacity greatly decreased to the point where I was getting about 7 hours until I received the 20% battery warning. This battery was preforming worst than the stock battery.
So in the end I went back to the stock battery. What was everyone else's experience with these extended batteries?
Thanks. I was just shopping for an extended battery this morning. My stock battery is still doing okay after 14 months, but I wanted something to counter the effect ICS has had. I saw Seido's on sale at Newegg and was about to pull the trigger, I'll hold off until I hear more.
you might as well give it a try. I bought mine for around 10usd
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you might as well give it a try. I bought mine for around 10usd
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Would you mind indicating exactly which 3800mAh battery you are reviewing?
Cell phone batteries and memory cards both suffer from a large amount of poor-product masquerading as quality. Reviews of this type of product are not actually helpful unless they identify the specific product, brand, and even seller.
I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if I purchased an extended battery for $10 and it started to go bad after 5-6 months. As comparison, my stock battery went bad after about 13 months. While paying more doesn't guarantee that you'll get something great, it is generally true in my experience that you get what you pay for.
http://www.tvc-mall.com/details/Sam...th-Battery-Cover-3800mAh-BATY-EpicTouch4G-01/
Assmilk......lol
Didnt get it till I watched chappelle show
I ordered the qcell I had the Trexcell which started to go from 10hrs screen on time (wifi) (5-7 3g/4g) to back to stock oem. You should try that one I read nothing but good reviews on it
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Would you mind indicating exactly which 3800mAh battery you are reviewing?
Cell phone batteries and memory cards both suffer from a large amount of poor-product masquerading as quality. Reviews of this type of product are not actually helpful unless they identify the specific product, brand, and even seller.
I wouldn't be surprised in the slightest if I purchased an extended battery for $10 and it started to go bad after 5-6 months. As comparison, my stock battery went bad after about 13 months. While paying more doesn't guarantee that you'll get something great, it is generally true in my experience that you get what you pay for.
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This is good to know. Thanks.
I bought the trexell 3800 mah battery from amazon. Its flat out amazing. I get 2.5-3 hours of screen on time on stock. With this I get 6+ . Worth every penny!! It always last all day even playing games all day!
http://www.amazon.com/Trexcell-Sams...8957470&sr=8-6&keywords=epic+4g+touch+battery
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I was gonna try the Trex or QCell batteries but held back after reading many so-so and bad reviews. Instead I decided to give the one made by Gorilla Gadgets a shot. I'll be receiving mine this week. I'll post up a review after I've had it for a few days. Hope it's awesome~!
Gorilla gadgets extended battery works really good. Had it on HTC evo, evo shift for my 12 yrs old son. On my ET4G too. No complaints at all.
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altamonte32 said:
Gorilla gadgets extended battery works really good. Had it on HTC evo, evo shift for my 12 yrs old son. On my ET4G too. No complaints at all.
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I hope you're right. I just got mine today and I'm using it right now after it hit 100% charge. I hope this didn't turn out to be a waste of money. How long did the Gorilla batteries last for you on average? (not phone battery life but the actual battery itself life)?
You gotta follow this video how maximize the use of your extended battery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4LjtOqLdA&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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If you guys need a case for your ET4G wih extended battery check the link below.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B006X1FZXC
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my trexcell took a dump awhile back, now my stock battery is doing the same that did (say its charged then freezes and reboots to an empty battery) i just bought 2 cheap extended 3800s on ebay with a battery charger and extended backs for 17bux, will see how these fare in comparison.
I've seen a 4100mah battery on Amazon for about $30
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Jared King said:
I've seen a 4100mah battery on Amazon for about $30
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It's the Qcell, and it's amazing so far
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I have the Trexcell battery and it sucks. It drains so fast that it feels as if I have the OEM battery in the phone.
Prey521 said:
I have the Trexcell battery and it sucks. It drains so fast that it feels as if I have the OEM battery in the phone.
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The Hyperion I got is like that too, I'm sticking with only Qcell for now
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Yeah, after three trexcells, two that need to be thrown out because of bulging, I just got a qcell 4100. I know the number means nothing. It said to do 6 full charge and discharge cycles in the beginning, and let the first one charge for nine hours. I'm on my second charge so far. Don't know if it's true but I read somewhere to charge with the phone off. The first charge ran reaaaly long before dying. Don't know if it was bad batteries or bad external chargers, but both my Samsung externals would only charge the trexcells to 95%, even if it was a 12+ hour charge.
Here I am about 4-5 months in on my 3800 batteries. 1 trexcell and 2 generic. Far as comparing to stock? Stock batteries make me sick now. They drain so much faster. The big ones amaze me how long they last. I do rotate the stockers in so they dont sit and go bad. So ill have a few days of extended then stock then extended ect. The performace of extended is so good I now see the big lump as sexy! I did find a great use for my stockers. (have 4) I was in my best friends wedding the other day and with no case and slim battery the phone slid in tux pocket easy lol. +1 but half way through reception I had to drunken walk way out to car and get spare -1. Right now as I set im about to hit 2 days on Trexcell on the newest Jellyverse sitting at 37% +20.