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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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.
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my OEM battery is a goner, due natural aging.
got 2 after market ebay batteries, they sucks big time, they were fine for the first 2~3 weeks, but now one of them died already
the plastic casing they come in, are made of poor material, and broke down already after your regular swap in/out of a daily normal use.
i want to get some OEM battery for our device, but i can not find it anyways, even the ones sold on those "trusted" e-stores are the fake replicas from the same sources of ebay.
they do not have the latch for the red button, and the 3 teeth pin is made of plastic instead of metal.
i want to keep using my device, but it wont last much longer without a decent battery.
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my OEM battery is a goner, due natural aging.
got 2 after market ebay batteries, they sucks big time, they were fine for the first 2~3 weeks, but now one of them died already
the plastic casing they come in, are made of poor material, and broke down already after your regular swap in/out of a daily normal use.
i want to get some OEM battery for our device, but i can not find it anyways, even the ones sold on those "trusted" e-stores are the fake replicas from the same sources of ebay.
they do not have the latch for the red button, and the 3 teeth pin is made of plastic instead of metal.
i want to keep using my device, but it wont last much longer without a decent battery.
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I see that you are in Canada....do you have a Batteries Plus store (or equivalent) near you? A while back, I was able to get one from them by using the part number from the battery that is now 2 1/2 years old and works perfectly!
Hope this helps...... Later
HI there,I am from Singapore/Malaysia can anyone recommand me a retail store
to buy a replace battery for my 7510
tks
nor11wan said:
HI there,I am from Singapore/Malaysia can anyone recommand me a retail store
to buy a replace battery for my 7510
tks
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I guess you could look it up in http://www.htcdepot.com/search.htm?search_terms=batteries for HTC Athena
hmm... no.... those are NOT originals, those are after market batteries
AllGamer said:
hmm... no.... those are NOT originals, those are after market batteries
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if so try just to http://www.emtcompany.com/cell-phone-batteries/htc-battery.html?gclid=CPqQnLeqtqYCFYQc6wodJS2iIA
My knowledge of the price $ 19.95
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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One more picture for better reference. I'll post a comparison picture of stock vs extended batter cover sizes if people are interested.
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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
Anybody have any idea where I can get a battery door for the Vivid/Raider?
I got a sweet deal on one but its missing the battery cover Currently I have a trimmed up gift card taped to the back so the big hole is covered up. I found one at baka.ca but they want $26 for it. I work at Best Buy, if I'm going to pay that for one ill just steal the one off our display model
Call HTC.. I made a thread about this aswell. Just call them and they'll send it free.
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Call HTC.. I made a thread about this aswell. Just call them and they'll send it free.
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I called AT&T and was sent to HTC whom sent me to some other company. Once I explained my issue to the third representative I was told HTC had been sending quite a few people with the same problem to them and there was nothing they could do to help me. Ill call HTC again and see what they say this time, I was just curious if there were any other third party venders I could order one from.
Try a Case
I'm sorry you lost the battery cover. I can see how it could easily happen. Bad design, HTC, bad.
For those of us more fortunate, I would recommend a cover or case of some type. Yes, they make the whole thing bigger and heavier, but we won't lose the battery cover, and our Vivids will have some protection.
Ironically, on some earlier HTC models, users complained about how difficult it was to remove the battery cover.
brucegil said:
I'm sorry you lost the battery cover. I can see how it could easily happen. Bad design, HTC, bad.
For those of us more fortunate, I would recommend a cover or case of some type. Yes, they make the whole thing bigger and heavier, but we won't lose the battery cover, and our Vivids will have some protection.
Ironically, on some earlier HTC models, users complained about how difficult it was to remove the battery cover.
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Mine was tight at first, now it slides off occasionally if I'm pulling my phone out of my pocket. I can see how this can happen.
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Mine was tight at first, now it slides off occasionally if I'm pulling my phone out of my pocket. I can see how this can happen.
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Mine slides off ~70% of the time, really annoying! Probably will have to break down and buy an otterbox or similar case, never used a case before though so not sure I'm gonna like it..
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Mine slides off ~70% of the time, really annoying! Probably will have to break down and buy an otterbox or similar case, never used a case before though so not sure I'm gonna like it..
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I've gotten two battery doors in the mail, the stock one felt loose on the bottom side, and the first one I received was looser than a prom where, and and the third did the trick. The other culprit is the plastic clamp that the battery doorbar hinges onto in the back of the phone, it can wear out over time.
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After talking with my third HTC Representative I finally have a battery cover on the way, should be here sometime next week!
Hopefully anybody else that has this problem in the future has a little better luck than me!
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.
Hey guys!
Two days ago I've bought myself a Note 5 N920C used. The phone looks good, and it works perfect, but the battery doesn't work as intended.. it drops from 40% to 6% in 2-3 minutes, while updating some Playstore apps.. with the screen turned off.
So.. my question is, where on Amazon (UK preferably), or what model should I order ? Are there genuine batteries, or all of them are fake ?
Thanks!
Anyone, anything ?
I should be able to help you, I once replied to this - but XDA forums is pretty broken for me with Chrome on Android. (~1 minute page load times)
I've had to replace my battery twice.
Have a look at this picture:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1...xy_Note_5_Battery_Pic1_large.jpg?v=1466274913
Please make sure all of these things exist - to increase your chances of a genuine battery.
-Hopefully the listing stays 'genuine'. (say on ebay)
-Note the Samsung logo.
-Note the serial number & date up the top, fakes/replacements don't have this format or it doesn't exist.
-Ensure everything else looks sound.
-And check the MAH (capacity).
There are some things you really need to know before cracking it out. Mind if we voice call? I found out some things the hard way. Those disassembly videos tend to gloss over some things.
(Like just how much you really have to heat up the back, best technique to pull off without breaking, how damn sticky the battery glue is (may pierce battery), etc)
Turbine1991 said:
I should be able to help you, I once replied to this - but XDA forums is pretty broken for me with Chrome on Android. (~1 minute page load times)
I've had to replace my battery twice.
Have a look at this picture:
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1...xy_Note_5_Battery_Pic1_large.jpg?v=1466274913
Please make sure all of these things exist - to increase your chances of a genuine battery.
-Hopefully the listing stays 'genuine'. (say on ebay)
-Note the Samsung logo.
-Note the serial number & date up the top, fakes/replacements don't have this format or it doesn't exist.
-Ensure everything else looks sound.
-And check the MAH (capacity).
There are some things you really need to know before cracking it out. Mind if we voice call? I found out some things the hard way. Those disassembly videos tend to gloss over some things.
(Like just how much you really have to heat up the back, best technique to pull off without breaking, how damn sticky the battery glue is (may pierce battery), etc)
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Hey dude, thanks for the reply!
Yes.. not having XDA forum on Tapatalk.. is really a hard thing to browse around!
I will take the phone to a GSM shop, so that they will mount the battery inside.. I am afraid to mess with it.. because I'm pretty sure I will crack the back glass, haha!
Thank you very much for all the details!
P.S. What model of Note 5 you have, and what model of battery you bought ?
How much is a shop going to change it for? I think you should do it yourself imo, $16 for battery, $4 for tools, $15 for heatgun - if you break the back, it's only $9. Imo, you should get the experience, as you may need to replace the screen next time.
I have a 920c, all of the Samsung variants have compatible batteries for this device.
As your old battery is no good. It should be quite easy to heat it up and get in with the tool kits which provide guitar picks.
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How much is a shop going to change it for? I think you should do it yourself imo, $16 for battery, $4 for tools, $15 for heatgun - if you break the back, it's only $9. Imo, you should get the experience, as you may need to replace the screen next time.
I have a 920c, all of the Samsung variants have compatible batteries for this device.
As your old battery is no good. It should be quite easy to heat it up and get in with the tool kits which provide guitar picks.
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Oh.. you have the 920C like I do! What battery code did you had inside your phone ?
Keeping in mind I don't live in the US, here the prices are a bit bigger for a heatgun, and for the tools..
A gsm shop that has a lot of good reviews, charges around 55$ for everything.
I surely hope that I will not need to replace the screen anytime soon.. haha! That is the most expensive part of this phone!
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Oh.. you have the 920C like I do! What battery code did you had inside your phone ?
Keeping in mind I don't live in the US, here the prices are a bit bigger for a heatgun, and for the tools..
A gsm shop that has a lot of good reviews, charges around 55$ for everything.
I surely hope that I will not need to replace the screen anytime soon.. haha! That is the most expensive part of this phone!
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I think you'll be quite surprised at the prices, you're in Europe. I'm in New Zealand for one. There is often free shipping for such items.
Here is what SCAM/FAKE batteries can look like:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-G...606736?hash=item3aed41aa10:g:kgMAAOSwqXZZwSZI
https://www.amazon.com/Quality-3000...89&sr=1-8&keywords=note+5+replacement+battery
Here is what seems to be a legitimate: (Note Samsung logo, position of QR code, black seal edging, 'CELL MADE IN KOREA, ASSEMBLED IN CHINA')
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-EB...443227?hash=item4d63a81b5b:g:upkAAOSwufpZwIPS
Here's why I don't trust a shop:
-They may put in a fake battery.
-They may leave the seal damaged, and you won't know.
-They may damage the backplate rather than replace, and still charge you the same.
-They may put the back on and leave dust in the camera.
Here's why it's good to know:
-You have the tools for good.
-You can replace parts in the future, you may need to replace the battery or display or camera or usb port.
-Could work out cheaper - despite buying tools.
As someone who's replaced the screen twice and battery twice. (Samsung support sucks when you're on holiday) I can honestly say Samsung has cheap build quality. The battery is much easier than say - a screen replacement. All you can break is the back and the old battery.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...backplate.TRS0&_nkw=note+5+backplate&_sacat=0
Turbine1991 said:
I think you'll be quite surprised at the prices, you're in Europe. I'm in New Zealand for one. There is often free shipping for such items.
Here is what SCAM/FAKE batteries can look like:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Samsung-G...606736?hash=item3aed41aa10:g:kgMAAOSwqXZZwSZI
https://www.amazon.com/Quality-3000...89&sr=1-8&keywords=note+5+replacement+battery
Here is what seems to be a legitimate: (Note Samsung logo, position of QR code, black seal edging, 'CELL MADE IN KOREA, ASSEMBLED IN CHINA')
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-EB...443227?hash=item4d63a81b5b:g:upkAAOSwufpZwIPS
Here's why I don't trust a shop:
-They may put in a fake battery.
-They may leave the seal damaged, and you won't know.
-They may damage the backplate rather than replace, and still charge you the same.
-They may put the back on and leave dust in the camera.
Here's why it's good to know:
-You have the tools for good.
-You can replace parts in the future, you may need to replace the battery or display or camera or usb port.
-Could work out cheaper - despite buying tools.
As someone who's replaced the screen twice and battery twice. (Samsung support sucks when you're on holiday) I can honestly say Samsung has cheap build quality. The battery is much easier than say - a screen replacement. All you can break is the back and the old battery.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fr...backplate.TRS0&_nkw=note+5+backplate&_sacat=0
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Thanks for the link. Repairing this phone is really not difficult. Using the right amount of heat the back comes off without breaking in about 7 minutes and removing the battery requires some more heat and a little bit more prying. Replacing the digitizer requires heat and some patience.
I know this is an old thread, but has anyone bought one of these batteries recently? I want to replace the battery on my N920P, but have no idea which battery is good to buy. I don't want to spend the time and money only to waste my time. I looked for the craftman batteries above, but don't seem to see them online either.
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I know this is an old thread, but has anyone bought one of these batteries recently? I want to replace the battery on my N920P, but have no idea which battery is good to buy. I don't want to spend the time and money only to waste my time. I looked for the craftman batteries above, but don't seem to see them online either.
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I follow, also interested in me
AliExpress is your friend for finding the battery - IMO much better than eBay. Just check the offers with a lot buyers feedback...
phnikola said:
AliExpress is your friend for finding the battery - IMO much better than eBay. Just check the offers with a lot buyers feedback...
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Thanks for the tip. Looking there now. There seem to be some insane ones like 3900mAh batteries, but that just seems fake.
Turbine1991 said:
I should be able to help you, I once replied to this - but XDA forums is pretty broken for me with Chrome on Android. (~1 minute page load times)
I've had to replace my battery twice.
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Hi - did you have to replace the adhesive during battery replacement process?
Or re-use the existing one?
I am expecting mine battery to arrive in couple of days just wanna be sure I have everything before I start the procedure.
Thank you
So I took the plunge and bought a battery someone else suggested from Fry's electronics. It was only 15 bucks and I picked it up in person. It was EXTREMELY hard to remove the back cover, even after heating it a lot. I ended up basically destroying the back cover to get into the phone. So far the battery seems to be running OK, but I'll be able to report back on its performance in a few days.
In case anyone is still monitoring this thread. I went ahead and found a battery at Fry's electronics for 15 bucks and went through with the replacement. I completely shattered the back glass in the process so I had to get a replacement. So far it's been very good. I went from 3 hours screen on time to about 4.5 hours. Basically, I'm getting 50% more battery life overall and don't have to charge the battery in the middle of the day any more. Accubattery showed that I had 1800mAh of life left in the previous one and this one shows about 2700-2850 depending on the reading.
Here's the battery I got. It was only 15 bucks and I picked it up in store too.
https://www.frys.com/product/930036...CVCuJPzlA__.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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I had to replace the back glass, but I can tell you that the glue should still be plenty strong to hold the glass on if you don't break the glass in the process. I put the broken one in its place for a week while the replacement came. Although it was in a case, It was still held on firm by the glue that's there, and that's with me having peeled off most of the glue since I had screwed it up so badly anyway.
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Hi - did you have to replace the adhesive during battery replacement process?
Or re-use the existing one?
I am expecting mine battery to arrive in couple of days just wanna be sure I have everything before I start the procedure.
Thank you
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Quick Charging and NFC Still Functioning?
Thanks for the link. Does Quick Charging and NFC still work after you installed this aftermarket battery?
Thanks
iivisionii said:
In case anyone is still monitoring this thread. I went ahead and found a battery at Fry's electronics for 15 bucks and went through with the replacement. I completely shattered the back glass in the process so I had to get a replacement. So far it's been very good. I went from 3 hours screen on time to about 4.5 hours. Basically, I'm getting 50% more battery life overall and don't have to charge the battery in the middle of the day any more. Accubattery showed that I had 1800mAh of life left in the previous one and this one shows about 2700-2850 depending on the reading.
Here's the battery I got. It was only 15 bucks and I picked it up in store too.
https://www.frys.com/product/930036...CVCuJPzlA__.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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I had to replace the back glass, but I can tell you that the glue should still be plenty strong to hold the glass on if you don't break the glass in the process. I put the broken one in its place for a week while the replacement came. Although it was in a case, It was still held on firm by the glue that's there, and that's with me having peeled off most of the glue since I had screwed it up so badly anyway.
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nelson1200 said:
Thanks for the link. Does Quick Charging and NFC still work after you installed this aftermarket battery?
Thanks
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Quick charging works perfectly fine. I don't really use NFC so I can't test that out, but as far as I know the NFC capability is not built into our batteries in the Note 5. If you have an easy way of me testing it out then I can try it out for you.
I believe you are correct about how the NFC is not built into the battery itself. I will go ahead and order this battery and give it a try.
Thanks again!
iivisionii said:
Quick charging works perfectly fine. I don't really use NFC so I can't test that out, but as far as I know the NFC capability is not built into our batteries in the Note 5. If you have an easy way of me testing it out then I can try it out for you.
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Good luck! Be sure to report back as to how it went.
nelson1200 said:
I believe you are correct about how the NFC is not built into the battery itself. I will go ahead and order this battery and give it a try.
Thanks again!
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iivisionii said:
In case anyone is still monitoring this thread. I went ahead and found a battery at Fry's electronics for 15 bucks and went through with the replacement. I completely shattered the back glass in the process so I had to get a replacement. So far it's been very good. I went from 3 hours screen on time to about 4.5 hours. Basically, I'm getting 50% more battery life overall and don't have to charge the battery in the middle of the day any more. Accubattery showed that I had 1800mAh of life left in the previous one and this one shows about 2700-2850 depending on the reading.
Here's the battery I got. It was only 15 bucks and I picked it up in store too.
https://www.frys.com/product/930036...CVCuJPzlA__.node3?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG
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I had to replace the back glass, but I can tell you that the glue should still be plenty strong to hold the glass on if you don't break the glass in the process. I put the broken one in its place for a week while the replacement came. Although it was in a case, It was still held on firm by the glue that's there, and that's with me having peeled off most of the glue since I had screwed it up so badly anyway.
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nelson1200 said:
I believe you are correct about how the NFC is not built into the battery itself. I will go ahead and order this battery and give it a try.
Thanks again!
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How is that battery working out? I want to replace mine as well and am looking for a reliable aftermarket one that won't last only 2 months or blow up my phone.