I've read on reddit that people purchaased the S7 edge battery and managed to squeeze it in their S6.
Was wondering if we could emulate this for the S7/S7e. The S7 active has a 4000mah battery and from the looks of it, the dimensions seem similar. Not sure about the thickness though.
To anyone who has access to spare phone parts lying around, could you post the dimensions of the S7 active battery? If they are indeed similar, maybe we could put it in the S7e?
I'm not sure if the innards are designed the same between the s7 & s7A. Until we can find out though, you can always get a Mophie Juice Pack for a extra 3,300 mAh.
http://www.mophie.com/shop/juice-pack-galaxy-s7-edge
OR a Zero Lemon battery case that provides 8500 mAh.
https://zerolemon.com/collections/s...ended-battery-case-for-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge
fmaorui said:
I've read on reddit that people purchaased the S7 edge battery and managed to squeeze it in their S6.
Was wondering if we could emulate this for the S7/S7e. The S7 active has a 4000mah battery and from the looks of it, the dimensions seem similar. Not sure about the thickness though.
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This is a cool idea, and I reckon that if I were to open it up the battery should be easily removed. But I am not game to open up a phone that Samsung recommends us not to open for water resistance and I don't trust myself enough on a phone I have had for less than a year reasons haha.
I am interested on the results of anyone who has tried/ will try.
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I've been looking at the xv6800 extended battery options. Since I came from an 6700 with the monster extended battery, I'm kind of leaning towards one that is somewhere in the middle. The monster 3200 (or 33, 34... don't remember) was awesome, I don't think I need that much day to day.
I don't think the 1800 is an option, so I guess I have to choose from the ones that require a different battery door. I'm looking for the minimum increase to phone thickness.
Option 1: I can't find measurements, but this looks like the least additional thickness. 2400 Mah. I can't get a good indication on the thickness it adds.
Option 2: This is interesting due to the way it is designed, it looks like it might feel comfy in the hand... 2200 Mah
Option 3: This is pretty much the same, but squares off the back so it might lay on the desk, counter, dashboard, etc more evenly... Another 2400 mah. At that point, I might as well get the monster 3200 Mah
I'm leaning towards option 1 since it is close to double the capacity, but it looks realitively thin.
Thoughts? Opinions?
seidio makes the 3200 one but no case for it.
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seidio makes the 3200 one but no case for it.
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Yes, I was aware of that, thanks. I'm just wondering if anyone has opinions or reviews of Option 1?
option 1 adds about 1/4 inch
Option 1s picture could be deceiving since the picture makes it hard to tell how thick it is from the side. The monster battery is overkill for me. I would go with option 1 if it extends only half way out as much as the monster battery would. It would be nice if somehow I can get the option 1 battery with the option 2 battery cover.
Option 1 battery with option 2 cover.
I have the option 2 Battery with a slightly different cover...Sort of Slanted sides to a flat and the cover looks great...
But don't bother with 2200 or 2400...
Mine is 2200 and you really don't get a lot extra from it. Can't imagine an extra 200 is going to make a significant difference. You will wake up the next day with a usable unit but you won't make it through the day.
Go for the 3200 if you can get it.
That should let you skip a day on the charging if you have to...
It would be really nice to see these batteries + covers from many different angles. People willing to take some pictures and post them?
It's a battery and cover for a phone. I think if you're worried about "looks" rather than functionality, perhaps the priorities are a bit skewed.
Buy the biggest battery for your needs, the looks are going to be what they are regardless because the manufacturers decide what the thing looks like. If it's ugly, to you, return it.
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It's a battery and cover for a phone. I think if you're worried about "looks" rather than functionality, perhaps the priorities are a bit skewed.
Buy the biggest battery for your needs, the looks are going to be what they are regardless because the manufacturers decide what the thing looks like. If it's ugly, to you, return it.
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I don't agree with your comment completely. Yes, looks is a comparison option, and based on that alone, I wouldn't get the 3200, but I know that I will require x minimum amount of battery, so that is not the only consideration. Some of those with the slanted covers appear that they might feel more comfortable from a grip standpoint. The 3200 might be too big as it relates to holsters, pouches, etc. I am asking for opinions across the board, not just a beauty contest
Based on Asphyx reply, I might just go ahead and get a 3x00 variant... probably the prettiest one
I have the seidio battery and extended battery hard cover, it has a rubber"y" grippy feeling to it. Looks fine and all in black. My holster fits just fine.
Not sure what beauty part of a phone has to do with it, you could have a really beautiful dead phone, but well, it's just a really beautiful brick then.
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Has anyone found a charging base that works with a phone (6800) that has the extended battery installed? I don't want to unplug the battery to charge it and I'm trying to get away for the cable bit, I liked the base that the 6700 had.
I've done EXTENSIVE looking for this exact thing, and so far have had to mod 2 normal cradles so I can use them with a super extended battery.
The cradles because they had to be modded didn't have anything to support the device standing up, finally gave up and just use the cable on the desktop.
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Thanks,
Has anyone found a charging base that works with a phone (6800) that has the extended battery installed? I don't want to unplug the battery to charge it and I'm trying to get away for the cable bit, I liked the base that the 6700 had.
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Here are a couple of options for you.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=832
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=833
The standard dock has a 3.5mm audio port that allows you to plug into external speakers, while the Jr. version is simple sync & charge. Both will work with extended batteries.
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Here are a couple of options for you.
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=832
http://www.seidioonline.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=833
The standard dock has a 3.5mm audio port that allows you to plug into external speakers, while the Jr. version is simple sync & charge. Both will work with extended batteries.
Thanks,
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NEITHER one of these answers the original request. The only difference between these two cradles is that one lets you keep the rubberized case on the device while charging. That is NOT the same as charging while having the extended battery IN the device using a cradle. I too would like this option. I've asked for this months ago. I have a super extended battery with a rubberized case and want a cradle that accommodates that and a spare battery to charge from the cradle as well.
To date, nothing like this exists.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EP-TG935BSUGUS
Anyone ordering this? a combined 7000 mAh sounds amazing... The specs say it will charge the s7 edge 1/2 way so it's like having an s7 edge with 5400 mah instead of the 3600mah.
Too bad the battery case doesn't charge wirelessly also. That'd be cool.
I searched the model # and found a few sites selling for under retail, but the sites authenticity seems sketchy.
For example,
$66 here http://www.compsource.com/pn/EPTG93...harging-Pk-Black-Eptg935bbugus-Eptg935bbugus/
or
$72 here http://www.pcconnection.com/product/samsung-pk-wrls-charging-blk-pwr/ep-tg935bbugus/31604712
No. too big for me.
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I'm going to live with the 3600mAh battery in the phone for a while and see how it goes, but I had been using the Mophie case for my S6 edge and grown used to the extra bulk. It's not bad once you get used to it and the phone seems tiny and fragile when you take it out, but I never had to worry about battery life with it.
But, if I do look for a battery case, I will definitely look at the Mophie over this for a couple of reasons:
- Mophie charges wirelessly so I can just drop it on a pad at night (or wherever)
- Mophie has a chin - I hate how easy it is to hit the back button when picking up the phone
- Mophie delivers more power per weight/volume to the phone because it isn't using an inefficient interface to supply power to the phone
Basically, I find the chin on the Mophie to be a feature. I frequently start the phone doing something and then put it down and may need to pick it up again. With the way the capacitive buttons are arranged on the bare phone I often hit the back button by accident thereby killing the operation I was monitoring. I also frequently have friends hit the back button when I hand them my phone to show them something, and the chin cuts way down on that.
Additionally, Mophie uses the wireless charging where it matters more to me. I could care less how the case delivers power to the phone because it will likely stay there for a while so "drop on, lift off" convenience is irrelevant. I care far more about how the case will connect to my "infinite supply of electrons" when I charge it. Realistically the phone will live in the case so the ease of connection to the case is a once a month kind of thing, but the ease of connection to the wall is an every day and sometimes twice kind of thing. Also, when I charge it I care a lot less about efficiency than I do when I consider how much weight of battery I have to carry around compared to how many electrons that battery will end up delivering to my phone. Efficiency is much more important between case and phone that it is between wall plug and phone.
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/official...s¤cy=1&gclid=CInGha_gocsCFUlmGwodPtsNkw
samsungs own and would be interested if there was a zero leamon version.
if any of you have this, can it charge other phone? i mean if we put other smaller phone who have the ability of wireless charging also, into the battery case, will it charge?
I don't see why it wouldn't work. Not so long ago I made a mistake of getting my S6E+ a Samsung wireless battery case. My S7E charging via the aforementioned wireless charging case.
Nice! Should be postin' something like that too! lol! Yes, it should work fine charging it wirelessly.
Is the case water-resistant?
I go on long runs with my Galaxy S5 and always carry a spare battery. Even if it is pouring rain, I don't have to worry since my Galaxy S5 is water-resistant. Is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Backpack water-resistant also? It would make sense, but I have no idea what corporate Samsung higher-ups decided to green light. Also, if it isn't, does anyone know if other battery cases for Galaxy S7 (Edge especially) are water-resistant. Like the Morphie battery case perhaps?
The Mophie cases for the S5 and S6 Edge both have "keep dry and away from moisture" in their manuals. The S7 case doesn't have full specs listed yet, but they've already announced that it will support wireless charging so they've obviously tweaked the design some from previous generations - as to whether the new design goals included water resistance, only time will tell...
I like the idea but the one issue I see is that it will protect the phone except for the front. If they could have extended the 4 corners out a few mill then it would help protect the edge screen. I'm sure there will be better designs coming out soon
Going nuts waiting for Samsung to finally ship this thing. Running with a naked phone and it's killing my fingers due to the careful way I need to hold it to avoid unintended edge touches.
Come on Samsung. This is torture.
Could you not use an external wireless battery. May wait for zerolemon or mopine
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Going nuts waiting for Samsung to finally ship this thing. Running with a naked phone and it's killing my fingers due to the careful way I need to hold it to avoid unintended edge touches.
Come on Samsung. This is torture.
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a $1 case off ebay may alleviate the torture
The size is to big for me.
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a $1 case off ebay may alleviate the torture
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Yeah.... I thought about that and then made the wrong choice of thinking Samsung would be motivated to have this ready for launch. Now I'm stuck in the loop. I can order another one from ebay and it may take several days to arrive during which the other one may show up. hehe
Of course what would it matter at that price?
Bought a Steck to tide me over after calling Samsung and getting word that their battery case is delayed until 4/22 now. Really?
Wow 4/22?? I placed my order last week and they said it was shipping mid-March and then got an email yesterday saying it was on backorder. I considered cancelling but I got the 30% off deal on it so I'll wait. In the mean time I'm using the Spigen Tough Armor case which is working nicely.
Update: My battery case is arriving today so that backorder seems to be cleared. Can't wait!
Nice! Update us please! I've been on the fence for too long only if mophie has silver...
Wonder if it would fit on an S6 Edge...
saw this looks interesting buy may be overspeced, not wireless, anyone tried it ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/5200-mAh-...hash=item4d40d3b0b2:m:mWjW-1X8YlqbQqg4CpGEK9A
Now on amazon as only alternative to samsung. Galaxy S7 Edge Battery Case,Ruky [New Arrival] S7 Edge Battery Ca... http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01CYHKWA4/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_udp_awd_VfC8wbE2BMQFP MISS MY S5 ZEROLEMON
I would never go with a chinese power case. Maybe if it was just a case. But batteries or electronic components, not so much. My advice is to make a bigger investment with something that holds quality since you are using it with a very expensive smartphone. I've come across several smart cases. So you can check Nexpaq, I-blades or this Otterbox if you are interested in something innovative. You can get extra battery life, expand memory, put laser light, enviro sensor etc. Take a look, at least it is not something ordinary. If you are only into extra battery the Zerolemon is always here
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Battery Case, 5200 mAh Charger Rechargeable Backup Portable External Power Pack for Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (Black) https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01DJC492K/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_awd_AOvexb28AXDGR this isn't bad for the price. Seems to have pass though charging too.
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This looks quite fishy for me. The whole deal is hard to believe. I don't believe that it holds 5200 mAh power. Since it's been a while since you wrote this post, I want to ask if you still have this pack? Are you satisfied? I would always go with a Zerolemon or an Incipio. I was considering I-blades also since I can get extra memory and a whole bunch of other functionalities. What are your thoughts on this?
These are fairly generic looking battery backs. I have wrote a review about the SAVFY one which looks identical. I doubt they're 5200Mah as well..... it's simply too small. It might be a 4200Mah though.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Galaxy-Edg...1FTOAEDO/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_sims?ie=UTF8
Maybe there's a way I can test?
I've rooted around plus searched but haven't seen any reviews of battery packs.
I bought a Mophie for my S7 Edge because I had one for a previous phone but may be sending this one back.
Once attached to my S7 Edge, it doesn't want to be removed. I fear I'll either damage my camera lens or break the Mophie (I already accidentally split the case).
Additionally the S7's battery finishes charging long before the battery pack and I'm concerned that charging for so long will eventually damage my phones battery especially since the Mophie gives no indication when its fully charged unless one continuously presses the battery status button.
Has anyone posted recommendations specifically for accessory battery packs?
Thanks.
This is one you might like to try. It offers so much more than the Mophie for the same price. The design of the case is miles ahead and besides adding power you get 64GB of storage as well. They call it a modular smart case. You just snap on a blade depending on the functionality you need and you’re done.
They have a cool VR blade as well but you need to pay extra for it. Either way, I think if you are disappointed with the Mophie this is a nice alternative and a step up IMO https://i-blades.com/samsung-phone-cases/galaxy-s7-edge-battery-life-case-memory/
As final alternative you can check the Otterbox solutions.
Peace
I found the Incipio Off Grid battery case on Groupon for only $30 with free shipping. I like it so far, it's bulky and heavy so I'll only use it when I will be away from a charger for most of the day or for camping.
More than 50% off sold me on it and loved their cases back when I had an S4.
https://www.incipio.com/cases/smart...0mah-samsung-galaxy-s7-edge-battery-case.html