Gold or MPJ batteries??? - Galaxy Note II Accessories

Has anyone used either the
Gold
or
MPJ
batteries?
I remember on the Note 1 forums, the Gold battery seemed to be no worse than the stock battery, but I'm not sure if this is the same brand/company.
Cheers,
Rich

Never heard of them...
I just ordered a back up Samsung battery for about $25. I feel more comfortable with Samsung Batteries.

I just ordered the GOLD one off ebay right now... for 12 bucks shipped I can't go wrong to at least try it.. If it's a true 4100 it should bring a good 20% increase in life..

They advertise it as comparable to stock battery, not better. I highly doubt it's better or they would not fail to mention that.

Do either of those require a new back for the phone? i know sometimes the battery is too bulky to use the stock door. is teh 4500 just a number or could it really be 10-20% better than the stock 3100?

They seem to be the same size as the stock battery.
I just ordered these
$13 including shipping for 2 batteries and a wall charger.
They say they are 3500mAh, but even if they are a little less than the stock battery they will be fine as back ups.
The battery life of the Note 2 is so good I won't need to use the spares most days. I'll mainly use them when travelling.

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New Battery Suggestions

I'm planning to get a new battery for my Tilt. The one that I have is almost 1 1/2 year old and it's lasting less than 8hrs a day.
Can you please tell me your reviews of the ones that you have bought and where did you bought it?
Thanks in advance!!
There's a few options, i can't really comment on quality, but while you're at it you might want to look at the "extended" batteries available. I believe the default battery is 1300mAh. There is a 1600mAh one that still fits normally and then theres the uber 2800 mAh ones which comes with a new back cover [obviously making the phone thicker].
The 1600mAh one is probably what i'd go for, as it's an upgrade from the original anyway : Here it is on Amazon http://www.amazon.com/Seidio-Innocell-1600-Extended-Battery/dp/B00133TOJG
Here's the 2800mAh one: http://www.amazon.com/2800mAh-Extended-Kaiser100-T-Mobile-Vodafone/dp/B001AGLIJ0 . I guess it's useful for that extended airplane trip, but it will be bulky..
Note: Amazon got other brands of the same batteries above that are cheaper...so shop around.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=475607

[Q] 2430mAh Battery

Has anyone tried this GOLD 2430MAH BUSINESS BATTERY FOR DELL STREAK MINI 5 battery here? (Just check it out on ebay, i can't link it because i'm a new user)
Wondering if its worth getting it or if I should just get a cheaper pack with a charger and 3x 1800mAh batteries? Mainly looking for an extra battery to take with me on long car trips so I can use the phone more like a tablet, but I wouldn't hate having a longer lasting battery for daily use either and then using the stock battery as my extra.
Parasitic said:
Has anyone tried this GOLD 2430MAH BUSINESS BATTERY FOR DELL STREAK MINI 5 battery here? (Just check it out on ebay, i can't link it because i'm a new user)
Wondering if its worth getting it or if I should just get a cheaper pack with a charger and 3x 1800mAh batteries? Mainly looking for an extra battery to take with me on long car trips so I can use the phone more like a tablet, but I wouldn't hate having a longer lasting battery for daily use either and then using the stock battery as my extra.
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this looks interesting..one thing good about it , is that is the same size as the original dell battery.
I think its a fake capacity, the largest capacity that fits as standard size offered by a decent battery manufacturer, Mugen Power is 1800mah, and if you read the threads here, there is a 2400mah extended battery that has to use a custom battery cover because the battery is twice the depth of the standard battery.
So, i think you will find its not really a 2430mah battery, but a 1800mah battery at best.
if it seems too good to be true...
The best bet is to get one of those external battery packs with 3000-6000mah and a spare cable.
Also be agressive in your control of screen brightness and data use
If you read the feedbacks of that seller on eBay. There are heaps of negative feedbacks from buyers calling him a CON.
I bought off amazon since it had to be shipped to India... think there was only 1 seller in Amazon and he seems genuine.
There's a point with batteries where to make them any more powerful you must make them bigger. If fitting 2430ma into an 1800ma package was possible Mugen would have done it, so yes the rating is a lie.
REF: Gold Battery 2430mAh on eBay...
Total fake and ripoff!! ...so dont be wasting your money...
Here, read "all about it" from my experience in another parallel forae - "conclusion" after testing, on post #21: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1305779
Parasitic said:
Has anyone tried this GOLD 2430MAH BUSINESS BATTERY FOR DELL STREAK MINI 5 battery here? (Just check it out on ebay, i can't link it because i'm a new user)
Wondering if its worth getting it or if I should just get a cheaper pack with a charger and 3x 1800mAh batteries? Mainly looking for an extra battery to take with me on long car trips so I can use the phone more like a tablet, but I wouldn't hate having a longer lasting battery for daily use either and then using the stock battery as my extra.
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Sorry. Thought you asked for the regular 2400mah.
hi, i bought this battery 2 mounth ago and my phone authonomy is double now. so dont coment if you dodnt try!
Do dell sell them?
Probably a con, but what the heck… I just purchased it. If it’s not 'as stated', I’ll report the bugger.
could keep us posted about this, i looked at the seller's feedback and seems it is fake but wondering if that is true.
The Americans have a saying "You can't put a quart in a pint pot" and that applies to battery power as well. Don't waste your money.
Irritatingly, battery capacity is only shown on the battery itself and not in the device’s battery info. So, is it really 2430mah? Don’t know. But there IS a difference. The 1530mah stock battery ran out of juice alarmingly quickly – like falling off a cliff - when at 30-40%, yet ‘Business Battery’ allows heavy use (downloads, browsing, video… etc) right down to single digits. So now I can use Streak much more (I’d say several hours more of constant use) when battery level is below 50% without worrying if it’s going to suddenly die on me. No gain between 100-50%, though.
I was prepared to slag this off, but from my experience it’s genuinely longer-lasting, especially at low battery levels. How long the battery itself will last only time will tell.
I’m not prepared to test it against Mugen’s 1800mah and spend near 30 quid (plus £18 p&p) in the process.
I've read elsewhere that the cheap Chinese batteries often don't report the available power in as many steps as a 'proper' one does, so they appear to fall slower.
I don't know how old your Dell battery is but it might not be as good as it used to be when new.
Yep, I had to replace the Dell battery (after about 10 months use) because over the past week it became completely unstable – dropping to 70% after 30min use, suddenly back up to 95%, and plummeting from then on. But the stock battery right from the start was always weakest when two-thirds empty, and it drained juice even on standby. Last night it was 100% or ‘fully charged’ for over 3 hours (mostly on standby and some light doc editing)… that had never happened before.
The thing is actually stamped ‘made in Japan’… aren’t Japanese products supposed to be expensive? Looks suspect, but whatever. If it becomes unstable after a month or two then sure, I’ll invest in a nice new Mugen or Dell replacement. But as of now I’m fairly content with a £13 Ecell batt.
Got one of these last week, & have put it through a few recharge cycles etc, unfortunately, it's no better than the stock battery
Oh well, it was worth a try..
As with all cheap batteries it has a short life - no more than 2 or 3 months before it starts to rapidly drain. As a temporary and inexpensive solution it's fine, but don’t expect long-lasting quality.

7600 mAh battery?

I've currently got a Verizon Galaxy S3 with the Qcell extended battery. I've got the Note 2 on preorder and have already begun looking at extended batteries for it. Of course, the Qcell 6200 mah is going to be good: http://www.amazon.com/Extended-Comp...52674262&sr=1-2&keywords=galaxy++note+2+qcell
But, I was browsing ebay and noticed that there is a 7600 mah available. Has anyone tried this? Thanks.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/7600mah-Ext...386250?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item20cd3e9d4a
There's a decent chance it's actually a 760 mAh battery lol. I'd go with a reputable brand (who still often advertise more mAh than they actually use)
Holy crap those batteries are huge!!! O.O
You must be on your phone 24/7 if you need a battery like that. The Note 2 can easily get through a whole day with the stock battery.
UpsideDownAce said:
Holy crap those batteries are huge!!! O.O
You must be on your phone 24/7 if you need a battery like that. The Note 2 can easily get through a whole day with the stock battery.
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Well I'm a student and plan to use the phone a lot for a whole day, including reading pdf's and stuff on it. It will basicaly be a dual use phone and tablet. Therefore, I really need the battery.
I had the original Note before returning it because its battery life was so short. I could literally see the battery % draining while using it.
I am gussing those back cover replacement have no NFC, so be warned.

Nexus S Extended Battery Review

Hi all!
I bought an 3800mAh extended battery from aliexpress for just under 10$.
I must say that I'm amazed by the performance.
I have been using the phone heavily the past 3 days.
A little GPS navigation, talk time, browsing, etc.
Here's the link to the product and a few screenshots!
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/3800mAh-Extended-Battery-For-Samsung-Nexus-S-i9020-with-Battery-Cover-Free-Shipping/510912211.html
I highly recommend this product for heavy users.
The phone becomes a bit bulky but that's the price you have to pay.
I've now ordered the 2450mAh gold battery from aliexpress and installed a software called battery compare.
So I will run this with all my batterys and compare.
Mine nexus s battery is going down.I think i have to buy a new one.
Be carefull! http://www.geek.com/articles/mobile...hes-fire-destroys-a-nexus-s-20130325/ftjzlno/
well well, never buy from china
I would be interested to know the results of your battery comparison. I was just wondering whether I should get the extended battery with the bulging back or the 2450 battery.

Where to purchase a legit replacement battery for the Note 2?

Anyone found where to buy a real, new, OEM battery made by Samsung? I haven't had much luck with battery life with aftermarket batteries.
Apart from carrier stores? Too many fakes out there IMO. I went with Anker, through their Amazon store and it's served me well up to today. (Not going to be used much in the near future because shamu )
Yea I'm a fan of Anker. Once mine needs a replacement, that's what I'll be getting.
I just bought an Anker a couple of months ago. Great replacement battery for my NOTE 2. Battery life is great.
I know this is a fairly old post, I bought a new OEM battery direct from Samsung for $24...I swear it lasts twice as long as the eBay knockoffs.
So...where? How? That's what the OP was asking. Provide a link.
And I'd like to know where to get a legit replacement stylus. The two I got from Ebay and Amazon were crap.
is it their link? Anker?
http://www.ianker.com/category-c62-s2-model-bid3-di57
I live in Italy and discovered Anker just seeing around Amazon.
I think it's a good product IMO and I think that if I have problems with my battery I'll change it with Anker's battery
I read a lot of people had problems with the Anker batteries swelling up and only lasting a few months before the battery life fell on its face.
You can go to samsung's website and buy the batteries right from them.
We were going to do that with our note 2's...but an OTA update killed my wife's phone so we decided to upgrade both phones.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB595675LABXAR
There's the samsung battery.
hi people my 3100mAh battery need about 4 hours for full charge. is it normal? 1-100%
zerolemon if you dont mind the bulk
tsiah said:
I read a lot of people had problems with the Anker batteries swelling up and only lasting a few months before the battery life fell on its face.
You can go to samsung's website and buy the batteries right from them.
We were going to do that with our note 2's...but an OTA update killed my wife's phone so we decided to upgrade both phones.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB595675LABXAR
There's the samsung battery.
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Unfortunately, this link is no longer valid. There are so many knock offs out there that I'm worried about buying from anyone other than Samsung. Not sure if they're genuine but there's the dock and battery combo on Amazon and Rakuten for slightly less.
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Battery-Charger-3100mAh-Included/dp/B009M5J9HY
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/246535433.html
Got a Duracell from a Batteries Plus brick-and-mortar by my house back in June, and it has been "zero-problem" for me (knock on wood).
Batteries Plus
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batte...i-_-(sprint)-sph=l900?q=galaxy note 2 battery
Duracell battery I purchased
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batte..._-galaxy-note-ii-_-(sprint)-sph=l900/cel11295
lennykravitz2004 said:
Got a Duracell from a Batteries Plus brick-and-mortar by my house back in June, and it has been "zero-problem" for me (knock on wood).
Batteries Plus
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batte...i-_-(sprint)-sph=l900?q=galaxy note 2 battery
Duracell battery I purchased
https://www.batteriesplus.com/batte..._-galaxy-note-ii-_-(sprint)-sph=l900/cel11295
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Thanks for the info. How's the charge time, SOT and idle time? Is it comparable to the original battery? My original SDI (Samsung Korea manufactured) is still running strong after 3 years with 7 to 8 hrs SOT but I want to have a spare considering it's harder to find the older it gets.
Anyone going this route should take advantage of the 10% off or $5 off promos.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/promotions
mi7chy said:
Thanks for the info. How's the charge time, SOT and idle time? Is it comparable to the original battery? My original SDI (Samsung Korea manufactured) is still running strong after 3 years with 7 to 8 hrs SOT but I want to have a spare considering it's harder to find the older it gets.
Anyone going this route should take advantage of the 10% off or $5 off promos.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/promotions
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IMO...
...charge time is pretty good, "seems" a bit better than what I recall for the OEM Samsung battery.
...SOT is OK for what I use the phone for everyday, which is just as a phone/texting, some internet surfing, light video watching (kodi, slingtv, mlb.tv).
... idle time is pretty good. Some nights I go to bed at 100% and wake up 6-7 hours later and it's at 93%. My issue is the location of my router, so the wifi drops sometimes and toggles back and forth b/w wifi and 3/4G data while sleeping. Those mornings it's down into the 85% range.
As always, YMMV based on your config. I'm on Chaz's NE2 Classic Stock, with small mods for sd card r/w cache, adaway, TiB scheduled, etc.
Weird. I just looked at that Samsung battery a week or so ago.
tsiah said:
I read a lot of people had problems with the Anker batteries swelling up and only lasting a few months before the battery life fell on its face.
You can go to samsung's website and buy the batteries right from them.
We were going to do that with our note 2's...but an OTA update killed my wife's phone so we decided to upgrade both phones.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB595675LABXAR
There's the samsung battery.
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the lin does not exist anymore???
guyenxda000 said:
the lin does not exist anymore???
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go to eBay look up zerolemon and get the extended battery adds bulk to the phone but when u get about three days out of it it's OK
I order battery on E-Bay for my n7100 i use to order MPJ 8500 mAh, this is good extended battery with lot of mAh this is my 2nd this i can recommend........!
I'm another Anker man, at least as good if not better than the stock battery.

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