Someone wants to trade my HTC Rezound for a Droid 4...i kinda want something new until my upgarde (in October) and was just wondering if you guys think this is a good trade.
The guy also said he upgraded the battery and he had a pro do it at cellus...i thought that the battery couldn't be removed?
Kawaiius said:
Someone wants to trade my HTC Rezound for a Droid 4...i kinda want something new until my upgarde (in October) and was just wondering if you guys think this is a good trade.
The guy also said he upgraded the battery and he had a pro do it at cellus...i thought that the battery couldn't be removed?
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That sounds a little fishy to me. I've never heard of anyone successfully upgrading the battery on a D4.
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That's what i was saying..he said he paid 89.99 for it...im supposed to meet him at a Verizon store Sunday to trade so i guess ill get a look at it then.
The battery can be removed with some effort, however I'm not sure if it can be upgraded (as that usually requires a different battery cover).
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Droid-4-Teardown/7759/1 -> step 6 and 7
Off-topic: I like their remark at the end:
Tons of glue adheres the glue that is securing the glue to the glue that holds the phone together.
Sjaakbanaan said:
The battery can be removed with some effort, however I'm not sure if it can be upgraded (as that usually requires a different battery cover).
http://www.ifixit.com/Teardown/Motorola-Droid-4-Teardown/7759/1 -> step 6 and 7
Off-topic: I like their remark at the end:
Tons of glue adheres the glue that is securing the glue to the glue that holds the phone together.
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No problems with replacing battery with same original battery. There only 2 screws.
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I don't think I need this but someone else might. I am sure this battery will last a week or more.
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-4800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html
it...looks....HUGE
Ouch! at the price too.
Very nice, I bet it's not EMO/Skater compatible... just thinking about trousers,
so technically speaking this should give you 3 times battery on average use?
any one willing to guinea pig this thing?
I think I may have a problem getting my back cover over that...
chunky! ... may well get hold of one before next year's camping ....
LOL, that thing is massive.....I'm sure it'll be quite solid....wonder if it would help reduce flexing of the phone LOL
I hope that has a better slider mechanism than the original streak back cover connection, other wise everytime you place the streak the wrong way in your pocket the weight of the battery and gravity will make it slide out.
BrokenPixel said:
Very nice, I bet it's not EMO/Skater compatible... just thinking about trousers,
so technically speaking this should give you 3 times battery on average use?
any one willing to guinea pig this thing?
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so.. 3x batterylife = 1 and 1/2 days?
Lol, i get that off the stock battery! I'm guessing you'd get 3-4 days out of a battery that size.
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You should be cautious! The battery may damage your device as I once had a very bad experience...
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I think Mugen is the good battery brand name, but if anyone review it, will good done
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I have the Mugen battery in my HTC Shift .. It has been over a year now. The battery drains faster, but still holds a charge twice, if not longer than the original battery.
The company is GREAT to do business with .. I broke the clip on the extended battery cover I got with the extended battery and they sold me another for just a couple of dollars.
I have recently ordered the Mugen for my Streak. They are out of stock but I think they begin shipping in just a few days. I have NO DOUBT AT ALL that the battery will be great .. I will let you know ..
*** I would pre-order one if you are thinking of getting one .. who knows how many people are waiting for them to be in stock before ordering - they could run out before they finish with pre-orders ?? Ya think ?? All I know is I want one .. I am getting one .. and I know it will triple the life of my battery .. NO DOUBT ABOUT IT ...
My one and only concern is .. What will I do about a case .. I have the Otterbox now and the one that I got at Dell, but I don't think they will fit the extended battery. I am thinking about getting a neoprene case .. it will stretch and fit ..
Holy christ.
My Streak is big enough as it is, there's no way that thing would fit in my pocket
and $129.95? Seriously? No offence, but you've gotta have more money than sense to buy that...
EDIT: Let me put that another way: 4 of these batteries would be worth more than your Streak... You've got to be a complete idiot to buy one of these...
Yesterday I got a message that my battery has been shipped. I figure at least a week getting here - I will let you all know how it works or if it destroyed my Streak .. I have MUCH confidence in Mugen ..
I was considering buying this battery. I have an extra amzer case which I was gonna modify to fit the back door. You think this can be done?
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JWallstreet said:
I was considering buying this battery. I have an extra amzer case which I was gonna modify to fit the back door. You think this can be done?
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All I can say is: X-ACTO knife and a steady hand [or a metal ruler]
Has anyone seen this one?
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-1800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html
1800mah compared to the stock 1530mah. Seems like it's the same dimensions. Might have call and check it out.
Charles: said:
Has anyone seen this one?
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.com/mugen-power-1800mah-extended-battery-for-dell-streak-m01m.html
1800mah compared to the stock 1530mah. Seems like it's the same dimensions. Might have call and check it out.
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I bought one of those a couple of weeks ago to use as a backup battery. It was posted out a few days ago so I'll let you know once I get it.
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Definitely. As long as its the same dimensions, I'll grab one. I think I got stuck with a faulty battery. No matter what I do, I can't seem to get more than a days use out of mine.
Hiya, I just purchased the 3600 mAh Mugen Power extended battery and the case it came with doesn't seem to have an antenna built into it. Would it be possible to fix on a thin strip of metal to the case and have it touch the connectors on the phone? If so, which metal would give the best reception or are the antennas more complex than just a line of wire? Thanks for any info!
mugen power accessories are really bad quality... i would buy it. if you do it yourself you can damage yourbdevice by short circuit...
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Nice fail from mugen. No more calls with extended battery. Airplane mode will extend battery life even more
I think you should claim for a refund. According to your description their product is useless.
Thought Mugen was a high end battery supplier, but this is really an unacceptable major fail.
Thanks for sharing.
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Hmm I need to rectify this mistake. Sorry it took so long for me to reply. After the initial few days of no responses I stopped monitoring this thread. I was at the beach when my roommate let me know the package had arrived. I asked him to open it and that's the conclusion he gave me when I asked. In the photos on the website you can't tell exactly so out of frantic worry and to find a solution I posted on here via my phone.
The truth is it's a pretty damn good battery. There is an antenna in the back cover and I'm not really sure why my friend thought there wasn't. Reception seems to be the same even though the antenna is bigger? Or maybe its around the same size if the stock back cover has it hidden in the plastic. The Mugen Power back case covers it with black tape. That aside, the cover feels fairly sturdy, though it could be improved a bit. Maybe some self modification would resolve that issue. It makes a bit more noise when you squeeze it than the stock cover but it doesn't feel like its going to come off or fracture.
As for the battery it seems to last me on average 40 hours before I feel the need to charge it. I'd say it isn't used heavily, more like my old phone where I just sent texts all day, called a few people and listened to music for a good number of hours. The longest I've had it go was 57 hours after letting it completely die. All in all I am quite satisfied aside from a few minor complaints about the case.
Once again I apologize about this, I jumped the gun. Also, the website I purchased it from http://www.pdaphone-battery.com will deliver if you order from them. I was worried it was a scam site since it looks extremely ghetto and no confirmation email or tracking number was sent to me after purchase. But as I said the shipping was speedy and they did send me what I ordered. They don't use https though which bugged me, however the paying part used PayPal so that was acceptable.
One more picture for better reference. I'll post a comparison picture of stock vs extended batter cover sizes if people are interested.
@Flappyraccoon
can we see inside the back cover/door...part of the signal ...TQ
You mean the bare antenna under the tape? Sure, I'll try to get pics up later today for ya.
Sorry but looks like a brick. What´s the weight of it now? Hope you´re satisfied.
I only pulled it back far enough so you could see what the antenna was made out of. Hope that is enough for ya. As for the second picture, when you look at it and feel with your fingers the antenna (I'm assuming its made from the same thin metal) is laid out in the path of the red line. It ends at the yellow line.
As for the phone brick, its not much heavier at least in my opinion. It also fits into my hand and doesn't wiggle around as much. This is because it fills in the gap between my hand and the phone. For me that is wonderful, maybe not for you .
Thats great news!
But I'm more excited about another battery - HLI-DesireZSL. It is originaly made for Desire Z, but MUGEN guys say its perfect in IS! It has 1800mAh, but use the standart HTC cover.
yoobau brand is another great battery ! but not come with higher mAH yet !
http://www.yoobao.com/en/product.asp?lgy_pp=25&pages=1
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OMG is that a brick or the incS, how the hell do you use that!
It's not bad, and the 50+ hour battery life makes it worth it. Plus, that was before root and s-off . Now with an undervolted kernel and a debloated rom I'm hoping its a lot more ^_^.
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Where can I buy a better battery that lasts the longest with the same old battery cover? Someone point me in the right direction? Nice battery life btw.
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Same place, Mugen has a slim 1900mAh
I have it in my DInc2 and it last much longer than the OE one
Thanks, I'll look into it.
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Been using the 3600 Mugen for almost 3 weeks. I agree with Flappyraccoon that the phone fits into my hand better and feels less flimsy. I've dropped it less and reception difference is unnoticeable, but I live in a decent service region.
But the thin stock case does give me the appearance of having more sleek technology, and there's nothing like a dying battery at the end of one day's use for an excuse to stop talking with my girlfriend :$
I get about the same time out of it as Flappyraccoon. So much more comfortable using my phone whenever I want without worrying about later that evening. Easy to do a daily top up still but at my convenience, not the phone's urgency!
-nerB
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i dont like the extended battery it means that you will not be able to use protection case
I have my own solution...
just cut the back to fit the phone
haha xD
My D4 is nearing 20 months old. Li Ion batteries degrade over time. Is it time to replace it? How do I ensure I get a recently manufactured one rather than a unit that's been on the shelf for 20 months?
Well since the D4 has a built in battery im very doubtful you can replace it. If you are rooted try calibrating the battery. I bought my D4 2 weeks after its release in Feb of 2011......I think. Lol I have had no issues with it once I calibrate it. Here is the link to the app i use that works great for me. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration
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Well since the D4 has a built in battery im very doubtful you can replace it. If you are rooted try calibrating the battery. I bought my D4 2 weeks after its release in Feb of 2011......I think. Lol I have had no issues with it once I calibrate it. Here is the link to the app i use that works great for me. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration
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The battery is very easy to replace - it's simply a matter of opening the back, peeling off the sticker, popping off a little rubber cover, unscrew the terminals, and gently lift the battery out (it's held in with a bit of adhesive tape, but there is a little tab to lift it out with). Literally a 60 second job, honestly.
I'm still puzzled why they made it a "built in" battery. If the connector was a slot type like on the Droid 3, etc, then it would have worked just as well, but for some reason they decided to make it so the terminals were screwed in. Odd.
Cheers,
Steve.
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The battery is very easy to replace - it's simply a matter of opening the back, peeling off the sticker, popping off a little rubber cover, unscrew the terminals, and gently lift the battery out (it's held in with a bit of adhesive tape, but there is a little tab to lift it out with). Literally a 60 second job, honestly.
I'm still puzzled why they made it a "built in" battery. If the connector was a slot type like on the Droid 3, etc, then it would have worked just as well, but for some reason they decided to make it so the terminals were screwed in. Odd.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Thanks for the info. Right now calibrating has been working real good considering the length of time I've had it. So since you can replace it. Do you have an idea of when, if at all, I should replace it?
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Briteyez83 said:
Thanks for the info. Right now calibrating has been working real good considering the length of time I've had it. So since you can replace it. Do you have an idea of when, if at all, I should replace it?
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Whenever you don't think it's lasting long enough, I guess. The price of batteries for the D4 seems to have steadily been dropping over recent months. I wonder if it's because the phone is definitely at its end of life, and suppliers are wanting to shift the stock they have? It might be worth buying one if you plan to keep the phone for anything length of time - better that, than try and buy one in 6 months time when there aren't (m)any about, and the price has gone up.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Whenever you don't think it's lasting long enough, I guess. The price of batteries for the D4 seems to have steadily been dropping over recent months. I wonder if it's because the phone is definitely at its end of life, and suppliers are wanting to shift the stock they have? It might be worth buying one if you plan to keep the phone for anything length of time - better that, than try and buy one in 6 months time when there aren't (m)any about, and the price has gone up.
Cheers,
Steve.
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Idk how long i will keep it. I have an HTC Rezound with a cracked screen and just havent bought a new lcd digitizer for it. My bf called it a dinosaur a couple weeks ago but i love the 5 row keyboard but alas it part of a dying breed......): I think part of the reason for the price drop is because of all the technology that has ome out and that has become available in the almost 3yrs since the D4 was released.
I'm planning on keeping my D4 for a long time Is there anyone here who's got some inside info on how long the batteries might be available? I'll try and find some friend who's got a trip to the US as long as these are on stock
LuH said:
I'm planning on keeping my D4 for a long time Is there anyone here who's got some inside info on how long the batteries might be available? I'll try and find some friend who's got a trip to the US as long as these are on stock
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I've had a few shipped from China via eBay and Alibaba - they seem genuine to me, as far as I can tell, and perform just fine.
Just saw this randomly on reddit...
A guy has swapped his Nexus 5 battery for the battery from G2 to increase 30% battery size and every function seems work just fine...
Does anyone of you guys dare to try this on your Nexus 5?
http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2yr8q2/swapped_my_nexus_5_battery_for_the_battery_from/
blakechan said:
Just saw this randomly on reddit...
A guy has swapped his Nexus 5 battery for the battery from G2 to increase 30% battery size and every function seems work just fine...
Does anyone of you guys dare to try this on your Nexus 5?
http://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus5/comments/2yr8q2/swapped_my_nexus_5_battery_for_the_battery_from/
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Cool!
Why did he choose the batteries compatible with LG G2 D800 and D802.
it seems they are genuine OEM batteries. Will other version batteries work?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2513133
This is old news. There was a thread with pics. It's not very feasible and you need to mod round the battery plus other problems with the connections
zerosum0 said:
This is old news. There was a thread with pics. It's not very feasible and you need to mod round the battery plus other problems with the connections
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Actually the new modification just requires you cut an aluminum cross bar and swap the battery cable. To make it fit the plastic shield also needs a little cut but it works properly compared to the old one which either broke features or cut the speaker.
Feel free to try it. I put a new standard one in last week and was looking at the phone out of the case for the first time in a year thinking I'd love the phone twice as thick with the extra space all battery. Phones don't need to be so darn thin at the cost of usability
Now that I finally got a new battery (as Motorola literally told me to screw myself, over the unlocked bootloader which is BS and illegal owing to Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act. Oh well.) - however I ran into a problem with fitment of the phone - while the battery is already pre-bent to the conformation of the Nexus 6 back cover shape, I wonder if it should be okay to squeeze a bit in or should I buy another Lithium polymer cell?
I would like to use Nexus 6 until I can afford to buy a new phone which is a bit pricey however (I am no longer going down Verizon's subsidiary process - I despise locked bootloader. Locked bootloader is nothing but security problems. Seriously.)
You bought a different type of battery for the phone? When I replaced mine, I noticed the shape of the original, and tweaked the new battery and stuffed it in.
My phone lives in a Incipio dual pro case. It fit and I haven't seen anything splitting or the device popping open when I take it out of the case.
Same model. I had to double-check to make sure they're the identical batteries before I attempt to stuff a new cell in. Looks like USPS' mail processor did flatten it a bit. Oh well.
I figured it out, it was the screen frame clips that was applying too much torque, so I had to push the frame in until the clips snap in. It's all good now, keeping eyes on the battery now. I am amazed that there's 22 screws to hold Nexus 6 together.