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Not using extended battery?

Who here has bought the extended battery but not using it?
Not even once....

I used it once. Stock battery has been getting me through the day just fine. I'm glad I have it though. It will come in handy for those times when I know I will be out and about, using it heavy, and won't be able to charge it.
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Well, I've charged it but never brought it down past 80%. I just don't like that there's no case other than the shell/holster that fits the extended battery. I really like having a case (especially the TPU ones) so I won't use the extended until I have a case OTHER than the shell/holster.

I was going to get the extended battery but then my first full normal use day went like this.... took off charger at 8:00am. The next time it saw a charger was 1:00am. It had 30% battery.
After having the Thunderbolt I have been amazed with the battery life.
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It is not needed, I've been getting 30+ hrs with light to normal use and about 20 hrs with moderate use.

I love my extended battery. Web/text/downloads last me all day long and a half. Light use maybe two days
At first I charged it all night and it stayed at 30% . Then later on I unplug it plug it then unplug and plug it. Then it started charging.
Anyways im very please with it and I know others are also.
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i love my extended batt. i got bought a extra regular batt when i got my phone. i went through 3 batts that day and everyday after that. i am a heavy user of my phones. i can at least make it through the day now with the extended batt. i also like the fact that all the accesories fit with the case holster and the extended batt.

superbalde said:
Well, I've charged it but never brought it down past 80%. I just don't like that there's no case other than the shell/holster that fits the extended battery. I really like having a case (especially the TPU ones) so I won't use the extended until I have a case OTHER than the shell/holster.
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I agree 100%. I'm very careful with my phone, but since I have the extended battery and no proper case for it, there's no way I'm gonna be using it while I'm out and about. I'd rather worry about my next charge as opposed to possibly scratching my $589 retail priced phone...

SafPWR Fusion 2 Case

I picked up the SafPWR Fusion 2 case today from AT&T. My usage so far hasn't been wearing the battery out, but it is an 1800ma case that goes with the original 1600. So that should be enough power to sync everything like a madman, and screen at 100%. lol
Will update after a couple of days to let you know what it is like.

can you post pics of it on your phone.. curious to see how much extra it adds to it.

shogunmark said:
can you post pics of it on your phone.. curious to see how much extra it adds to it.
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More than double thicknes. Not for me...
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gtkansan said:
More than double thicknes. Not for me...
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Yuck... I didn't know it was that thick.

It isn't twice as thick, but it is pretty damn thick.
It is heavy, I can tell you that (with the phone). Without the phone you think, hey this isn't to heavy. LOL.
Still deciding if I am going to keep it.

I have been using this case since I bought my vivid over a month ago. It definitely adds some bulk to it, but it also does a good job protecting the Phone. It doesn't look/ feel like it would be very useful as drop protection, but I have dropped the phone multiple times on hard surfaces (I am 6'3") and the case has taken all the damage.
As for the 1800mah battery in the case, I have been less than satisfied. I almost feel that it was a typo and should have said 800mah. When my phone hits under 20% I turn the case on, if I am not using the phone at all while the case charges it, I can get it from 20, to about 80-90% before the case runs out of juice. If I am using the phone moderately while the case charges it, I am lucky to see a 30% improvement before the case goes dead 1-2 hours later.
I will say though, that if I let it charge from the case in my pocket, and do not use the phone, it DOES charge pretty fast from 20 to 80-ish percent.
If I want to use MHL, I have to remove the phone from the case, but I believe it works for data sync, etc in the case.
I plan on continuing to use this case as it hasn't let me down yet, and the extra battery life (though not 1800mah worth) is definitely a life saver.
Just my short review. Hope it helps!

CCL X10 said:
I have been using this case since I bought my vivid over a month ago. It definitely adds some bulk to it, but it also does a good job protecting the Phone. It doesn't look/ feel like it would be very useful as drop protection, but I have dropped the phone multiple times on hard surfaces (I am 6'3") and the case has taken all the damage.
As for the 1800mah battery in the case, I have been less than satisfied. I almost feel that it was a typo and should have said 800mah. When my phone hits under 20% I turn the case on, if I am not using the phone at all while the case charges it, I can get it from 20, to about 80-90% before the case runs out of juice. If I am using the phone moderately while the case charges it, I am lucky to see a 30% improvement before the case goes dead 1-2 hours later.
I will say though, that if I let it charge from the case in my pocket, and do not use the phone, it DOES charge pretty fast from 20 to 80-ish percent.
If I want to use MHL, I have to remove the phone from the case, but I believe it works for data sync, etc in the case.
I plan on continuing to use this case as it hasn't let me down yet, and the extra battery life (though not 1800mah worth) is definitely a life saver.
Just my short review. Hope it helps!
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I was worried about this. I am trying to figure out if I am going to keep it. I really like the way the Speck case looks, and that is what I was going to get. I ended up getting the battery case, and the one that looks like a tire with a leather back. They had the otter, but I just didn't like it. But I can never make up my mind with cases and phones lol.

Well, I just boxed it back up. I had it on the charger for like three hour and the phone wasn't fully charged and neither was the case. Case was only half charged. DO you have to charge them separately? Or can you charge both the phone and the case at the same time.

I have this case. If you let the phone and battery case die you have to charge them separately. ( the actual inst. Booklet that came with it tells you.) as far as feel the phone itself is to me a little too thin. The case feels great after the first couple days. I will say this they give you an extra top piece wherd the earphone jack goes for a reason. Mine broke the first week so be careful!
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I would love to see a picture of what the phone looks like with the case on it

I would too. I recently ordered the OtterBox Defender. I think I would rather have the protection over the extra battery life though. I already had to get the phone repaired after it fell out of my pocket while I was jogging...

I got this case also, too heavy and thick for my liking. It barely made it through half a day. I can do without
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I had this safpwr2 case and it is big and I maybe get only about two hours of additional.battery life out of it with heavy usaage. I.got it for $50 and it still isn't worth it imo
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I just bought the Safepwr today from the Local AT&T store for $50. I love it, my inspire had the PowerSkin and this is so much better. Usualy by this time tonight, I have my phone on the charger, it is still fully charged with only half gone off the Safepwr. This alone is giving me twice the battery life.
Just fyi,
I hated the feel of the Vivid compared to the inspire, Long and very hard for me to use the keyboard, with this case it feels real good.

Initially, you have to charge the case with out the phone inserted. Mine took about 4 hours. Make sure that the phone is fully charged. It works great. The case continuously charges the phone. The phone charge icon comes on, when the phone is below full charge. I understand that it is thicker than the phone alone, but you are pretty much adding another battery.
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Well, I just boxed it back up. I had it on the charger for like three hour and the phone wasn't fully charged and neither was the case. Case was only half charged. DO you have to charge them separately? Or can you charge both the phone and the case at the same time.
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So is it worth the money?
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Kurrytacos said:
So is it worth the money?
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IMO, no. I think you're better off with Mugen extended battery. The Mugen lasted longer for me without as much bulk.
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I bought this case for my Vivid on eBay for 15$. I thought it might be a knockoff, but so far everything looks legit. I've yet to try it because this came in before the Vivid (still waiting for my phone to be delivered )
Btw I know this is an OLD topic but just wanted to add my 2 cents in case anyone else is thinking about the case. From what I've read it seems there's a specific way to use the case to get the most out of it.
Will post back for the sake of anyone interested

Charging Case

anyone knows more about this charging case? btw looks sick...never seen one before...any help will be appreciated thanks...
http://www.att.com/shop/wireless/accessories/cases/sku6280746.html#fbid=5EGMoIGBB6w

Looks interesting. I am curious too
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I'm also curious. Would love to see some more detailed pictures.
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Damn when is it going to be back in stock shoukdnt have any problems with this on my sprint note 2. Hell why dont sprint have this on their site.....smh
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Instead of charging case, I use this:
http://www.batterybay.net/Battery-for-Samsung-GT-N7100-p/samsung-cs-smn710hl.htm
I think it is more stable than charging case (switching from charge status and in use status would cause damage to my battery) :laugh::laugh:
Ordered one but still waiting for it to arrive. I may report how it looks and use later~~~~~

im sorry ur crazy...that makes this beautiful phone look like a brick...im still watching for the case to be available on ATT...

Anyone ever get the case if so how is it working out 4 u?
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http://pptwo4.blogspot.com/2012/11/galacxy-note-ii-part-2-zilu-tech-case.html?m=1
Not much of a review.. I would still be willing to give this case a try..
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$99? I'm glad wireless charging doesn't matter that much to me. lol

It has a very thick front flap, ive seen this case at the local at&t store.
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I tried it out and it's a piece of ****. Got my money back the next day. Does not close well the actual battery is on the top that flips on the phone screen and part of the battery hits the screen every time you close it I just knew the it would fu÷× up my screen sooner or later. Don't waste your money.
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i have the said charging case, and the front flap thing does suck, so i simply cut it off...
the case has a 4000mah battery in it( so they claim)
what iv found. my phone lasts 24-27 hours with the stock battery.
with the case fully charged and pre cycled,
i get 48-52 total hours of phone on time.
it does work
things to note,
the button to turn the device on, is very touchy and can turn it self on while in your pocket (or off)
the case is big bulky and silly looking
the usb at the bottom where the phone plugs into is not the best nor sturdiest
for 15 shipped, ill take it

urgaynknowit said:
i have the said charging case, and the front flap thing does suck, so i simply cut it off...
the case has a 4000mah battery in it( so they claim)
what iv found. my phone lasts 24-27 hours with the stock battery.
with the case fully charged and pre cycled,
i get 48-52 total hours of phone on time.
it does work
things to note,
the button to turn the device on, is very touchy and can turn it self on while in your pocket (or off)
the case is big bulky and silly looking
the usb at the bottom where the phone plugs into is not the best nor sturdiest
for 15 shipped, ill take it
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I'm wondering if this case would be any better since there's no switch and it also has a kickstand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4000mAh-Ext...033810?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7c6408d2

one80oneday said:
I'm wondering if this case would be any better since there's no switch and it also has a kickstand
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4000mAh-Ext...033810?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3a7c6408d2
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thats the one i got. i received it a few days ago. as i said, it works brilliantly, but its on the big side. and the front flap thing sucks so much i just had to cut it off. the button i speak of is on the back, its a light press to activate and its quite easy to press

I have it. It works really well for what it is.
I use it when I'm going to be in meetings taking notes all day. It's not my day to day case but it's great for those days when you're away from outlets and will be using the phone heavily. Although it does add some girth, its really not that bad....especially compared with the alternative being a notebook or full sized tablet.
That being said, I wouldn't pay the asking price ($100 is way too much).

example - last night, my cat thought it would be great if she unplugged my note2 from the charger. I woke with 13% left on the battery. i put my case on and walked out the door for work at 630 am. its now 720am and im at 41% and climbing. (whilst connected to my Bluetooth watch and running Pandora). By 9am i should be 90% or higher and can leave the case in the car for the rest of the day or throw it on the charger to use later tonight or when ever i should need it.
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jlczl said:
I have it. It works really well for what it is.
I use it when I'm going to be in meetings taking notes all day. It's not my day to day case but it's great for those days when you're away from outlets and will be using the phone heavily. Although it does add some girth, its really not that bad....especially compared with the alternative being a notebook or full sized tablet.
That being said, I wouldn't pay the asking price ($100 is way too much).
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i paid 15-20 shipped for mine (in white),where is it listed for 100???

urgaynknowit said:
example - last night, my cat thought it would be great if she unplugged my note2 from the charger. I woke with 13% left on the battery. i put my case on and walked out the door for work at 630 am. its now 720am and im at 41% and climbing. (whilst connected to my Bluetooth watch and running Pandora). By 9am i should be 90% or higher and can leave the case in the car for the rest of the day or throw it on the charger to use later tonight or when ever i should need it.
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i paid 15-20 shipped for mine (in white),where is it listed for 100???
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Thanks, I think I'm gonna wait for a model that doesn't have on/off switch.

Jay A whY said:
http://pptwo4.blogspot.com/2012/11/galacxy-note-ii-part-2-zilu-tech-case.html?m=1
Not much of a review.. I would still be willing to give this case a try..
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Even after what the guy said about the case screwing his phone?

scoobmd said:
Even after what the guy said about the case screwing his phone?
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I dont know what he did, but mine slides in with ease, and clips in the top. Very simple and straight forward.
Very little effort to take in and out in my opinion. To damage it to the extent i saw in the pictures, id need hulk strength,
but thats just me

urgaynknowit said:
i paid 15-20 shipped for mine (in white),where is it listed for 100???
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Are you talking about the case in the OP? Because that link will answer your question. If so, where'd you get yours?

Incipio DROID Wireless Charging Base

Just bought the Incipio Qi charging base because it was on sale. It has double the charging output of the Nokia one I have.
Overall it's an awesome product but I noticed my phone gets scorching hot and never completely charges through the night. In the morning it's about 75% whereas my Nokia gets it to 100 easily. Anyone else have this problem?

Some charge at 100% and turn off to prevent overcharging. Some will continue to trickle charge.
Seems yours is charging to 100% and turning off and not tuning back on. Probably by design. Kind of a poor design. I'd probably take it back if that's the case, unless you can use one for work or something. Doesn't seem like a good fit for bedside usage.
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Exactly what I was thinking but I was also worried about the high temperature. I'll probably take it to work though

Lots of issues reported with that charger, plus apparently the phone needs to be perfectly placed on it.
Check out the tylt chargers, they have triple coils so you just plop the phone on it in any direction.
Nothing but great things i have heard about them tylt.com
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Good call. Aren't they 50 dollars though?

I picked mine up on daily steals for $20 shipped. So far I like it, definitely worth $20. It charges through my incipio feather case, and it charged all the way, got a little warm, but never as hot as my nexus would get just playing games. I find the placement for the phone to charge OK, not having issues, but it definitely is picky. But like I said, for $20 it's worth it
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Review: ZEROLEMON 3500 Slim Power battery + TPU case

First off let me say that I was provided this case free of charge for my honest review of the product. First off I'll list the pros and then the cons of the case
I also did a full video review here https://youtu.be/l0LRHzFdsVU
Pros:
More than double the battery life of stock
Well designed
Feels good in the hand
Cons:
Wireless charging doesn't work
Spen harder to remove
Bulky

Mines coming up as well.. Pros/cons are basically the same..

I have been using this case for several days now, and I can report that it is a very well made product. The case is surprisingly easy to slip onto the phone, but feels secure once in place. It adds bulk, but no more than my 2 piece heavy duty case that I had been using. The biggest difference is that it does add a bit of weight, although it is quite manageable. I normally take my phone off of the charger at 6:30a.m. and put it back on around 11p.m. with about 15% charge left. While using the Zerolemon battery pack I managed to make it from 6:30 in the morning on a Monday all the way until noon on Wednesday. A full 55.5 hours without plugging in! I may not use this case every single day with the added weight, but is definitely something that I will be using on travel days, and long weekends. It has more battery power, and the case offers significantly more protection than the much more expensive competition. I would definitely recommend this product to those that are looking for more power when you are not near an outlet.

Lancerz said:
Pros:
More than double the battery life of stock
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What do you mean here? I couldn't charge to full from 20% myself.

AndyCr15 said:
What do you mean here? I couldn't charge to full from 20% myself.
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If you leave the phone alone while it's charging with the case you can get to 100%. For example I only use this case when I work 17 hour shifts at work so if I get down to 15% just put the case on and leave it alone you can get to 100%.
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Okay, I think I see what your saying. You can get the stock battery life again, you can double it. I was thinking double stock sounded like it was twice as powerful as the stock battery was all.
Mind you, I don't think mine would. Even accounting in for pretty heavy drain while it was charging, it wouldn't charge from 0 to full.

Does somebody know or has try it this battery fits to Note 3?