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Planning to buy a second battery for the HD2.
Certainly would be convenient to be able to charge the spare battery externally, and have it ready for use.
Anyone know of an external battery charger that is available? Anyone here actually tried one, and could tell us if it works well or not?
I see one on Ebay-
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-AC-WALL...CH-HD2-T8585-/290466531133?pt=PDA_Accessories
Don't know if it is any good though.
Also, not sure if it is really for the HD2 battery. The ad says it is for the "HTC TOUCH HD2 T8585".
Is the HD2 ever called "Touch HD2"? Or do they have it confused with the Touch Pro? What is that number T8585?
Farther down I thought I recall it said something like "for Sprint HD2", although I don't see that now. Sprint doesn't have the HD2, does it?
Even at a cheap price like that, it would be kind of a drag to buy that, and it doesn't fit the HD2 battery at all, then you have to pay for return shipping. (At least it is shipped from the USA, unusual for that kind of thing.)
Anyone here tried one of these, or another one? It would certainly add to the convenience, if one has an extra battery, to be able to charge one externally? (This one says it can charge two, but I don't see how from the pic.)
I just bought a spare battery from this place.
http://www.obostore.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=21_45&products_id=189
I bought one and it cooks my batteries. We should start a thread dedicated to finding after market and OEM batteries online. I purchased several batteries from ebay vendors and IMMEDIATELY tested them using a Triton (RC Hobby Computer chargers) it is sophisticated and charges to max recommended voltage then MEASURES the wattage during a fixed drain cycle. I sent up the drain cycle assuming a 5 hour talk time. (MAH of batteries / 5). EBAY batteries consistently only gave 750-850 mah although they claimed over 1000. One seller (I tested 2 batteries) only had 450 and 465 mah.
I purchased cradle chargers, "OEM" Car chargers, as well as wall chargers. The bottom line is that Chinese produced items are prey to the lowest price regime that is the nature of the Chinese market. Quality is non existent, just the lowest price for an item that resembles a quality product.
Stick with verizon, sprint etc chargers that are proven and tested. That was the best solution for me. I tried to purchase an "OEM" HTC [email protected] charger ebay. It had a poor replica of an HTC logo and it also seems to overcharge and cook my batteries.
Anyone else have any experience or opinions?
Now you got me scared about buying one of the battery chargers.
By the way though, just about everything we buy here (certainly electronics) is made in China. But yes, if it is non brand name, or fake brand name, it might not (or might) have the same quality. (And if shipped from China, not worth returning if it is a dud.)
You say "stick with Verizon and Sprint chargers". Well, the HD2 is not sold by Sprint and Verizon. Are you saying they put out a charger for one of their phones, that uses the exact same batteries? Link to those chargers? Thanks.
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I bought one and it cooks my batteries. We should start a thread dedicated to finding after market and OEM batteries online. I purchased several batteries from ebay vendors and IMMEDIATELY tested them using a Triton (RC Hobby Computer chargers) it is sophisticated and charges to max recommended voltage then MEASURES the wattage during a fixed drain cycle. I sent up the drain cycle assuming a 5 hour talk time. (MAH of batteries / 5). EBAY batteries consistently only gave 750-850 mah although they claimed over 1000. One seller (I tested 2 batteries) only had 450 and 465 mah.
I purchased cradle chargers, "OEM" Car chargers, as well as wall chargers. The bottom line is that Chinese produced items are prey to the lowest price regime that is the nature of the Chinese market. Quality is non existent, just the lowest price for an item that resembles a quality product.
Stick with verizon, sprint etc chargers that are proven and tested. That was the best solution for me. I tried to purchase an "OEM" HTC [email protected] charger ebay. It had a poor replica of an HTC logo and it also seems to overcharge and cook my batteries.
Anyone else have any experience or opinions?
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i got my battery and external charger here:
http://www.mobimega.com/momax-u-charger-battery-and-phone-charger.html
http://www.mobimega.com/momax-mobile-phone-replacement-battery.html
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i got my battery and external charger here:
http://www.mobimega.com/momax-u-charger-battery-and-phone-charger.html
http://www.mobimega.com/momax-mobile-phone-replacement-battery.html
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Thank you, but just telling us where you bought your battery and charger don't tell us much, without a review of them.
I also posted a link to a charger in the OP, and asked if anyone has tried it, and knows if it is any good.
The previous poster wrote that the no-name chargers can damage the batteries. I don't know if he or she is correct or not, but it scared me about buying one. The battery and charger you linked to are no-name. Have you tested them, the way the previous poster did?
Also, the products you linked to seem very expensive, but I don't know the relationship of Hong Kong dollars to US dollars. Anyone know?
Well, I just bought the one I mentioned in the second post, from Ebay.
At $5.99, free shipping, ships from the USA, I figure not much to lose.
I guess I'll be nervous whether the poster is correct about generic chargers "cooking" batteries. I don't know how I would know, if the charger is damaging to batteries or not. Would they be too hot after charging?
By the way, for those interested in a "cradle" for the HD2, which also has a space for charging an extra battery, I saw one on Amazon, about $20. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0..._m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1FZ013TFV210J7ZAEDS6
(I have no need for a cradle though, and prefer the small charger only design.
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Thank you, but just telling us where you bought your battery and charger don't tell us much, without a review of them.
I also posted a link to a charger in the OP, and asked if anyone has tried it, and knows if it is any good.
The previous poster wrote that the no-name chargers can damage the batteries. I don't know if he or she is correct or not, but it scared me about buying one. The battery and charger you linked to are no-name. Have you tested them, the way the previous poster did?
Also, the products you linked to seem very expensive, but I don't know the relationship of Hong Kong dollars to US dollars. Anyone know?
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lol.. i am using the charger and battery as we speak... and its not some no-name charger and battery.. the brand is MOMAX.. they have a website momax.net which shows their items.. the battery is fit for use for HD2 original battery and the momax battery, which is why i bought it.. the charger has got 2 charging points, direct to hd2 like the normal charger, and external battery charging function, which is what i liked about it.. no need to switch between 2 chargers, 1 stop solution for the battery in my phone and the other spare battery, whether is it the original battery or their momax battery.
Well, having a name one never heard of like "Momax", doesn't mean the product is not "no name". By the latter I did not mean no name at all, but not a recognized brand name.
Not saying that all products without a recognized brand name are no good (I ended up ordering one, in fact), just that one is taking a chance. (And I think I would have taken just as much of a chance with "Momax" as with the one I ordered.) Besides, the one I ordered was shipped from the USA, much better for returns, quick shipping, etc., than something ordered from Hong Kong.
By the way, do you work for that company "Momax"?
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lol.. i am using the charger and battery as we speak... and its not some no-name charger and battery.. the brand is MOMAX.. they have a website momax.net which shows their items.. the battery is fit for use for HD2 original battery and the momax battery, which is why i bought it.. the charger has got 2 charging points, direct to hd2 like the normal charger, and external battery charging function, which is what i liked about it.. no need to switch between 2 chargers, 1 stop solution for the battery in my phone and the other spare battery, whether is it the original battery or their momax battery.
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Well, having a name one never heard of like "Momax", doesn't mean the product is not "no name". By the latter I did not mean no name at all, but not a recognized brand name.
Not saying that all products without a recognized brand name are no good (I ended up ordering one, in fact), just that one is taking a chance. (And I think I would have taken just as much of a chance with "Momax" as with the one I ordered.) Besides, the one I ordered was shipped from the USA, much better for returns, quick shipping, etc., than something ordered from Hong Kong.
By the way, do you work for that company "Momax"?
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Where did you get yours from? I ordered one off of Ebay for 5 bucks. Got it 3 weeks later and it worked for one charge, then died. I emailed them and they agreed to send me another one without question, but it's going to be another 3 weeks until I see it.
lol.. of course not rofl..
im from Singapore, not Hong Kong.. and besides, shipping from Hong Kong to where i live is cheaper than from europe and the states, not to mention currency conversion..
I really wish there was a cradle charger that worked with the Otterbox cases!
has anyone heard of this battery? the company is called powergen http://www.amazon.com/1200mAh-Power...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284442457&sr=1-22
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has anyone heard of this battery? the company is called powergen http://www.amazon.com/1200mAh-Power...?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1284442457&sr=1-22
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nope, not me..
I have the charger pictured in the 2nd post here, ive had it for over 2 months charging batteries in it daily and have had no problems with the charger or batteries.
The seller i bought it from was US based and they also shipped 2 additional batteries with it, so i now rotate my batteries. I have one in the phone, a spare that i carry in my wallet, and one in the charger at all times. When the phone battery dies it goes into the charger, the charged one goes to my wallet ,and the one in my wallet goes to the phone.
I started doing this ever since I had to return by HD2 due to a damaged USB port causing it to go into car kit mode. I think i have only used this new HD2's USB port twice for charging since i got it. I prefer to just swap the batteries.
This works out great because i never have to worry about carrying around a charger and finding a place to stop for awhile to charge up a bit
It does however seem the charger is incapable of charging a battery and phone via the usb port simultaneously. If i put a dead battery in it the charge light will light up red to indicate it is charging, as soon as i plug something into the usb port the light will go blue to indicate charging is done. Im guessing the internal power supply isnt beefy enough to simultaneously charge both
Just bought the same charger listed in the 2nd post. Seller informed me of delayed USPS pickup due to the snow storm in NY area
Oh well for $5 if it doesn't work as expected it won't hurt my wallet.
charger arrived last night, tested with the stock battery. Charged to full in 3 hours, so far so good.
Only complaint: the charger is slight narrower compared to the battery, so about 1/8 inch of the battery is sticking out during the charging process. It does look cheap but gets the job done. Besides, it's only $5.
Now I just swap batteries (I bought an extra battery elsewhere) and don't have to use the USB port to charge anymore, woohoo!
going to buy this charger from ebay..will review it later when it comes
http://cgi.ebay.com/Battery-AC-WALL...ccessories&hash=item43a75dfaf5#ht_2065wt_1139
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charger arrived last night, tested with the stock battery. Charged to full in 3 hours, so far so good.
Only complaint: the charger is slight narrower compared to the battery, so about 1/8 inch of the battery is sticking out during the charging process. It does look cheap but gets the job done. Besides, it's only $5.
Now I just swap batteries (I bought an extra battery elsewhere) and don't have to use the USB port to charge anymore, woohoo!
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Busted USB port here, about 6 months ago, bought the same charger and a spare battery, and it hasn't failed me yet. The battery does stick out the one side a bit, but it works. Only problem I ever had was the one time I let my gf switch my batteries in it and she bent one of the charger's contact pins. I bent it back, and it's worked well since.
I actually prefer battery swapping now over charging.
Does anyone have experience with some of the cheap batteries found on ebay.
I use to buy cheap Hong Kong batteries for my Blackberrys from ebay (for as little as a $5). Of course I'm not expecting stellar performance at this price but I found I'd get 75% as much as the original from some and as little as 30 mins on standby from others!
Has anyone had any success with this?
I'll be able to tell you in a few weeks. I just ordered a couple and they are due in next weeks.
Awesome. Thanks!
I bought one of the cheap aftermarket batteries from eBay. It seems to work OK, if slightly shorter than the original Dell battery (this is just subjective - I have not done a direct comparison). Then again, I have 3 original Dell batteries and (subjectively) they also seem to have variances in how long they last.
I have also bought similar batteries for my previous phones (a Toshiba TG01 and a load of HTC devices) with no problems.
For the cost of the Hong Kong batteries, they are very cheap insurance against ending up somewhere with a flat Dell and no way to charge it.
Could you perhaps link me to the seller you bought from?
i usually dont put cheap batts in my phones...buy some quality ones! theyll last longer and wont drain as quick...
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Could you perhaps link me to the seller you bought from?
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Just do a search on eBay - http://shop.ebay.co.uk/i.html?_nkw=...w=(Dell,slacker)+(Streak,"Mini+5",G2)+battery - and choose the cheapest.
The one I bought was item 360304238945 from seller grade_a_battery but I suspect that they all come from the same factory, so I would just choose the cheapest. The battery I received was physically identical to the original Dell one (other than the sticker on it).
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i usually dont put cheap batts in my phones...buy some quality ones! theyll last longer and wont drain as quick...
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Given that the cheaper batteries on eBay cost under £8 each, whereas the official Dell battery costs over £38 - http://accessories.euro.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?c=uk&cs=ukdhs1&l=en&sku=451-11431 - and the cheaper batteries are almost as good as (if not identical to) the Dell originals, I really can't agree with you.
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Just do a search on eBay -- and choose the cheapest.
The one I bought was item 360304238945 from seller grade_a_battery but I suspect that they all come from the same factory, so I would just choose the cheapest. The battery I received was physically identical to the original Dell one (other than the sticker on it).
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Awesome. Thanks.
Philip said:
Given that the cheaper batteries on eBay cost under £8 each, whereas the official Dell battery costs over £38 - - and the cheaper batteries are almost as good as (if not identical to) the Dell originals, I really can't agree with you.
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Never hurt a device that I've had to use cheap batteries. Cheap chargers on the other hand can destroy your good batteries.
So what do you use to charge your batteries (cheap or otherwise)?
I order one of the universal lithium chargers off of ebay.
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So what do you use to charge your batteries (cheap or otherwise)?
I order one of the universal lithium chargers off of ebay.
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I was planning on just swapping them out of the device as needed. Not the best situation but I've ruined batteries with cheap chargers. Problem is the damage takes a while to be evidenced so it's hard to know if your charger is ruining your battery. If there is an official stand alone charger from Dell at some point in the future then I'll probably pick that up. It's unfortunate that they sell extra batteries but no extra chargers.
Is anyone aware of a good quality charger for these batteries?
So your plan is to use the streak as the charger.
I thought about that but it is in the charging phase that batteries are at their most dangerous (to damage the phone).
Yes that was my plan
I didn't know that would be a good way to damage the phone.
I'm guessing the damage would be to a processor in a similar way that processors are damaged in a computer. I know a bit about this. Specifically that small changes in voltage can quickly ruin a processor. I've seen as little as using 1.5V, where 1.4V was the specified maximum, permanently degrade a processor after only 30 minutes of use. Also heat issues could possibly arise (though in desktop computing this is a huge misconception as it is almost impossible to damage a CPU like this these days because of built in self preservation mechanisms).
But for those in warranty it would be impossible for Dell/whoever to tell that this is why, so there isn't too much risk if it did come to that.
I wish that an expert would weigh in here.
What I was thinking of was when batteries fail they leak, get too hot, or explode.
These things usually happen during the charging cycle of a batter.
Put it this way, I left my streak charging with a motorola charger (700ma), don't know if it makes any difference, left it overnight charging from 30%, next morning the streak had no charge and wouldn't charge the battery, now I have 2 batteries and a desktop charger made of 2 desktop chargers lol and a dell streak that won't charge, I already have tried a few cables even a dock and no go on the charging, I can sync the streak and transfer files but nothing on charging. I highly suggest you buy a desktop charger for those cheap batteries. its only $5 on the most.
Also there is a power management IC (TPS 65023)in charge of any power related thing, worst case if your battery over voltages it will burn that IC before it reaches the cpu.
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i usually dont put cheap batts in my phones...buy some quality ones! theyll last longer and wont drain as quick...
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I run my laptop and my Dell Streak on cheap batteries. My Toshiba NB100 gets 5 hours on a charge (1 hour more than original battery) and the cheap 7 pound Cameron Sino battery in my Streak is easily comparable to the genuine item
I bought two cheapie batteries for the Streak and neither will charge in the streak itself. (I get a temperature warning and info that the battery will not charge.)
HOWEVER...
I bought one of those cheapie external battery chargers (search "Dell Streak battery charger on ebay) and I am able to charge the battery in it. It lasts as long as the original battery and it gives me great peace of mind knowing I have a fully charged battery for my Streak in reserve.
I think i am going to buy this one...you get 2 of the 1600mah batteries and a charger for less than 25$....They look pretty good and are bigger than the stock 1530mah...I also found a 1650mah however this is a better deal....I also found a sweet bluetooth keyboard for less than 5$...I have a love/hate ebay though...Bought over a 100 things and always seem to get 1 in 2 things...lol...rest of the time I either get my money back or get ripped off...been waiting for 2 months for screen protectors...lol....
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...020102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3343wt_905
To get more power from a Lithium battery you need to make it bigger (see the Mugen batteries), batteries that boast a higher Amp rating at the same size are just Chinese salesmanship. Not saying don't buy them, just be aware that they most likely will not last longer than your original.
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I think i am going to buy this one...you get 2 of the 1600mah batteries and a charger for less than 25$....They look pretty good and are bigger than the stock 1530mah...I also found a 1650mah however this is a better deal....I also found a sweet bluetooth keyboard for less than 5$...I have a love/hate ebay though...Bought over a 100 things and always seem to get 1 in 2 things...lol...rest of the time I either get my money back or get ripped off...been waiting for 2 months for screen protectors...lol....
http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...020102&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3343wt_905
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I have just bought this 2X Battery + Charger. The Charger has a foldaway 2 pin US AC plug but the seller also provides a UK slip on adapter. See here
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B11u-2-Batter...438?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item19c4447a16
I am really pleased with the purchase. The Charger is very good and the batteries are fine, just what you would expect and will do me in an emergency.
I can recommend the seller too. He communicates and is very helpful. When the UK adapter was received broken he has promised to send a replacement.
BrokenPixel said:
Put it this way, I left my streak charging with a motorola charger (700ma), don't know if it makes any difference, left it overnight charging from 30%, next morning the streak had no charge and wouldn't charge the battery.
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I think to charge streak the charger output needs to be 1000mA.
I have a mungen battery, very good investment. Last longer then original, wouldn't trust the cheap hk ones.
I've recently bought an Energizer portable charger from ebay, will let you guys know my experience once I got it
Does anyone have experience with the Motorola BF6X battery? Is it a legitimate OEM battery?
I purchased one from the following eBay user, but I've seen it around on other places. I will let you guys know how it is once I've got it, but I'd like feedback from others ...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160657767951
I've had great luck with mine so far (1 week). Ordered 2 batteries with an in-wall charger for around 10-15 bucks. Can't beat it.
mmontanaa said:
I've had great luck with mine so far (1 week). Ordered 2 batteries with an in-wall charger for around 10-15 bucks. Can't beat it.
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Those batteries aren't the same at all ... They are cheap knockoffs with probably half the rated capacity.
I bought mine at a verizon store. After I updated to 5.6.890 I monitored batt life. Had 40% @29th hour from the first full charge (had 70% when I bought it). Wrote it down, but can't find the stat. I was trying for 48hr. Fell short by 4 or 6 hrs.? Played XGalaxy2, Txt, Email, Tweaking, little broswering. lol . I'm using a live wallpaper now so thats using energy. ps. debloated.
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Those batteries aren't the same at all ... They are cheap knockoffs with probably half the rated capacity.
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I agree. Get the one from Verizon. You need the new battery door. I'm using one since I received the phone, still don't get anywhere near the rated phone specifications of 300 hours standby/550minutes usage. However, the battery does make a difference for me.
The inductive charger is also a nice accessory and works with the extended battery.
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Does anyone have experience with the Motorola BF6X battery? Is it a legitimate OEM battery?
I purchased one from the following eBay user, but I've seen it around on other places. I will let you guys know how it is once I've got it, but I'd like feedback from others ...
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/160657767951
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I got mine from amazon (the us site I mean), payed it 29 USD + 5 euros to ship it to italy (via a proxy service).
I just ordered a genuine Motorola 1930mAh battery; I've heard too many bad things about the generics and knock-offs to buy one of those. I would avoid them.
Can you buy genuine Motorola batteries for D3 that are bigger than 1930mAh (I mean bigger power-wise, not physically)?
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I just ordered a genuine Motorola 1930mAh battery; I've heard too many bad things about the generics and knock-offs to buy one of those. I would avoid them.
Can you buy genuine Motorola batteries for D3 that are bigger than 1930mAh (I mean bigger power-wise, not physically)?
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check out this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NEJMKW
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check out this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005NEJMKW
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Hmm... Anker? Is this a reliable brand? It doesn't look much thicker than the 1930mAh battery. 0.o
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I've had great luck with mine so far (1 week). Ordered 2 batteries with an in-wall charger for around 10-15 bucks. Can't beat it.
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hi, I bought this one:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAP...52&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123#ht_4390wt_902
It doesn't state that it comes with a new battery door... were you able to fit your battery cover on your phone with your new BF6X batterY??
or does anyone else who purchased a similar item know?
You can fit the battery in under the stock cover
but if you live in a hot area there wont be room for the battery to expand and that could cause problems
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You can fit the battery in under the stock cover
but if you live in a hot area there wont be room for the battery to expand and that could cause problems
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Really? I finally received my battery and it does not fit with the stock cover .. there is a gap. (It's a real Motorola battery from Verizon Store)
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You can fit the battery in under the stock cover
but if you live in a hot area there wont be room for the battery to expand and that could cause problems
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A battery of that size and capacity won't expand than the thickness of a sheet of paper. If it expands noticablly, you'd be facing a serious risk of explodsion whether if you're using the extended back or not.
I am wondering how many spare batteries do you need for LG G4. Just found out that MPJ released battery for G4 and I am trying to decide whether to go ahead and order my third one.
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I am wondering how many spare batteries do you need for LG G4. Just found out that MPJ released battery for G4 and I am trying to decide whether to go ahead and order my third one.
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I carry one more, but I don't switch out much.
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I carry one more, but I don't switch out much.
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I have two spares but I rarely use it unless im not anywhere I can charge my phone including at night.
I carry one spare OEM battery for my LG G4.
I don't find myself having to swap out very often, but I know it's always there in case Murphy shows up, which he does once in awhile.
I've carried one spare battery with any phone I've had over the years.
Ultimately, how many spares if any you carry, depends on your usage & comfort level.
Where can I buy a OEM battery? US market
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Where can I buy a OEM battery? US market
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I purchased an LG G4 OEM battery on eBay from this seller approx. 1 month ago:
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&id=201384473911&alt=web
I've been very satisfied with this battery and my communications with the seller. There were two manufacturing dates available from which I was able to choose from.
I've purchased several OEM batteries on eBay from various sellers for various phones over the years. You have to research the seller, descriptions, etc. carefully when purchasing OEM batteries on eBay, as there are many counterfeit batteries out there.
How has battery life been for your G4? My battery life was okay but I’ve ordered a replacement battery for my G4 and will let you guys know where I like/hateit.
Hmm... I don't have a spare battery. I have a power pack that I use sometimes. But, honestly, my G4 lasts all day unless I'm off Wifi and using data ALL day.
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I have three batteries total, two spare. I never need all three unless I'm lazy and don't charge the second one. I rarely even need one spare, only when I'm using my phone a lot or doing a lot of tweaking to it.. With amplify, greenify, and other small location tweaks, I get about 16-18 hrs of use with about 2.5-4 hrs sot depending. I also have to use gps/google maps for work so that's why I get less sot on those days.
I don't carry any spare batteries. Never have with any of my phones.
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Where can I buy a OEM battery? US market
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I've been trying to get rid of the battery, charger and 32gb sd card from the promo for months. They are all still in the original shipping package. I ask that whoever wants it pay shipping at the very least. If you want to kick a few bucks in thats great too. I don't have the phone anymore, returned it during buyers remorse but it sucks having these things sitting here when someone can use them.
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I've been trying to get rid of the battery, charger and 32gb sd card from the promo for months. They are all still in the original shipping package. I ask that whoever wants it pay shipping at the very least. If you want to kick a few bucks in thats great too. I don't have the phone anymore, returned it during buyers remorse but it sucks having these things sitting here when someone can use them.
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Where are you located? Someone local might want up pick it up from you...
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Where are you located? Someone local might want up pick it up from you...
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I'm in Albany, NY.
Battery has been claimed. Glad someone will get use of it. Sorry to those who sent PM earlier, I didn't hear back so took the first taker who sent me an address.
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Anyone know which aftermarket standard size battery is the best? I've seen hyperion which is decent brand and I've never heard of trend on. I bought anker for my note 3 and was really happy with them. Can any one point me in the right direction?
I have 1 spare original battery, but hardly use it
I have a spare with charger, but I haven't really needed it much. I usually only need extra power while traveling, but even then, between the reasonably fast charging and a 3200mA Anker power pack that I occasionally break out, I haven't needed to power down to swap.
I have one original battery and 3 trend on replacement batteries bought from amazon. I travel a lot and love taking a ton of pictures with this amazing camera when I am. I noticed that my original oem battery last a bit longer than my trend on batteries do, but not by much. with that said I usually go through all three batteries by 11pm-12am starting my day off around 7 or 8am having to use my 4th and last battery if need be to last for another 3-4 hours of moderate use until we get back to the hotel. and constant, heavy use GPS navigation web searches, hundreds of pictures and HD video recording. Loving everything about this phone.
I got my g4 gently used and it came with two standard batteries PLUS a free mugen 6200. The mugen is awesome gets at least 11hrs screen time.
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I'm looking for a replacement battery for my 910T. I remember Samsung had a battery and external charger for the spare battery...?
Anyway, wondering if anyone can suggest a good place (price) for a genuine Samsung battery.
Thanks in advance.
Araltd said:
I'm looking for a replacement battery for my 910T. I remember Samsung had a battery and external charger for the spare battery...?
Anyway, wondering if anyone can suggest a good place (price) for a genuine Samsung battery.
Thanks in advance.
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This is probably the last genuine battery available.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung...lack/9061116.p?id=1219389049134&skuId=9061116
After these are gone all the rest found on will either be questionable copies or third party ones like Anker.
Araltd said:
I'm looking for a replacement battery for my 910T. I remember Samsung had a battery and external charger for the spare battery...?
Anyway, wondering if anyone can suggest a good place (price) for a genuine Samsung battery.
Thanks in advance.
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I tried waiting at Samsung web site for over 3 weeks for a battery, with no response, I have 2 note 4, black and white for me and my wife...
my 4 older Samsung batteries and 2 charger kits and they don't hold a charge anymore, from about 10 - 15 percent left, they shut down...
I just bought anker batteries on ebay with a charger for about $31, they hold a charge to 1%.. about 2 weeks ago.
they are lasting much better than the samsungs. and buying Samsung batteries on ebay or amazon.. u might be getting these fake batteries that don't last..
I've always gone Amazon. They were OEM batteries. I always check the feedback to make sure they aren't pulling a bait and switch.
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rile1564 said:
I've always gone Amazon. They were OEM batteries. I always check the feedback to make sure they aren't pulling a bait and switch.
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The ones on Amazon are 99% fake knock offs which risk fire. Any story you have read online about a phone catching fire is usually either a result of a cheap knock off battery or adapter.
The only two places that have Note 4 batteries still are 100% legit.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB-BN910BBUSTA
and the Best Buy kit I posted earlier in the thread. Anywhere else is questionable.
If a big box store gets them like B & H they will be legit too.
Amazon's inventory has been proven to be compromised. Several have posted online about their batteries even "shipped and sold by amazon" had been clones.
In case you didnt know this happens often on Amazon. The SD Card market and perfume market on Amazon even from Amazon is also like this.
I'm using the Zerolemon 10000mah battery, also if there is a Batteries+ they stock standard replacement batteries for most phones.
Im very happy with Anker bought on Amazon.
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Araltd said:
I'm looking for a replacement battery for my 910T. I remember Samsung had a battery and external charger for the spare battery...?
Anyway, wondering if anyone can suggest a good place (price) for a genuine Samsung battery.
Thanks in advance.
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I definitely recommend the anker batteries. You can buy them on Amazon.
DeeXii said:
The ones on Amazon are 99% fake knock offs which risk fire. Any story you have read online about a phone catching fire is usually either a result of a cheap knock off battery or adapter.
The only two places that have Note 4 batteries still are 100% legit.
and the Best Buy kit I posted earlier in the thread. Anywhere else is questionable.
If a big box store gets them like B & H they will be legit too.
Amazon's inventory has been proven to be compromised. Several have posted online about their batteries even "shipped and sold by amazon" had been clones.
In case you didnt know this happens often on Amazon. The SD Card market and perfume market on Amazon even from Amazon is also like this.
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Hey DeeXii, really appreciate your information. But the Samsug page directs you to purchase it from Amazon. It says it is shipped and sold by Amazon too. Do you think this one is legit as long as it is sold by Amazon? Cause it is heck of a lot cheaper than the BestBuy one...
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Hey DeeXii, really appreciate your information. But the Samsug page directs you to purchase it from Amazon. It says it is shipped and sold by Amazon too. Do you think this one is legit as long as it is sold by Amazon? Cause it is heck of a lot cheaper than the BestBuy one...
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I would recommend the one from Anker, same capacity as OEM from a reputable brand that makes batteries. It also comes with 18 month warranty and a bit cheaper than OEM one. If you still want the OEM one make sure it is shipped and sold by Amazon.com and you should be fine.
I ordered 2 anker and a external charger on eBay for $35
I hope they're real.
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I ordered 2 anker and a external charger on eBay for $35
I hope they're real.
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1 battery can last me one day, sometimes down to 30 percent, depends on what I am doing, other times, down to 20 and under.. but it makes the day, then I swap and use the other, but only when it drains to 1 2 or 3...
they are better than all these knock off, I think I paid $31.. but they are better than all my old ones put together, wait till my wife come back from vacation, she will definitely take 1, then I will have 4 old batteries. then I have to test the old batteries and anything that shuts down from 20 or 15 percent is getting retired, junked out..
maybe I will have to buy another set to be happy..
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1 battery can last me one day, sometimes down to 30 percent, depends on what I am doing, other times, down to 20 and under.. but it makes the day, then I swap and use the other, but only when it drains to 1 2 or 3...
they are better than all these knock off, I think I paid $31.. but they are better than all my old ones put together, wait till my wife come back from vacation, she will definitely take 1, then I will have 4 old batteries. then I have to test the old batteries and anything that shuts down from 20 or 15 percent is getting retired, junked out..
maybe I will have to buy another set to be happy..
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You got one of those kits too? With 2 batteries and the external charger?
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You got one of those kits too? With 2 batteries and the external charger?
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I said it in post 3.. hahaha:silly:
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I said it in post 3.. hahaha:silly:
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I just Re-read your post, you did say that. Well I got (hopefully) the same thing, I think I paid $32 to be exact. Fingers crossed.
I'm waiting on these in the mail. I wonder if they will be good? Ebay item 201375415018 How would I tell if they are fakes?
I'm waiting for my anker package with 2 batteries and an external charger myself.
I read in another thread, they blame the quick charge 2.0 puck for damaging the batteries. Saying the increase voltage pushed to the battery for fast charging is what kills the life of the battery.
So my question is, those who have replaced Samsung with aftermarket batteries, are you still charging at night with the Samsung qc2.0? Or just using a 1amp or 2amp charger?
Help appreciated.
Mostly use the old 2A charger to prolong battery longevity. Need a quick boost? Adaptive fast charger or turbo charger from moto.
I unlocked your mum's bootloader.
Well I disabled fast charge option on the phone so it should be charging at a "normal" rate now and not the high voltage charging.
So far these anker batteries seem excellent, at least compared to my very degraded original samsung batteries. A deal for 2 Batts and a external charger Imho.
The more I use regular charging, my battery appears to improve and return to normal. All this only supports my reservation towards devices with sealed batteries.