Ok, here is a little review on the extended battery (2800 mAh) and its bulky back casing.
comparing the extended battery casing and standard casing, and the batteries:
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in my hand:
physically, the back casing fits nicely...yeah it makes the TP2 more bulky and yeah, you'll notice the bulk. but, i need the extra power....
Physical Review
The extended battery is heavier than the standard one, so, its not just adding the extra bulk but also extra weight. If you are already used to the weight of TP2, you wont notice the extra weight but you will immediately notice the extra bulk!! Surprisingly the back casing sits firmer than the standard casing, i dont experience the usual "accidently opened casing" using theextended battery casing. The material is plastic with a glossy finish, similar to original casing (quality is still questionable thou), sadly, the color is light grey so it makes the coloring uneven. A darker grey would be better. The extended casing will add an extra around 3-4 mm to the device. I did not notice any difference in the sound produce by the extra casing compared to the standard one. the volume keys works well, the mute button also does the job, glowing only on the side gaps. The stylus hole is too deep, its a pain to get the stylus out. But hey, i dont think I ever take out the stylus except only when I have to do a softreset.
Performance
I need to let you know that i'm a very heavy user of the device. Using standard battery on EDGE, i usually get 9 hours of juice, sometimes less (4.5 hours standby, 4.5 hours usage). When i turn it to HSPA, it would go for only 6 hours. If i use automatic, it will go in between. My test on the battery is using the automatic for the first cycle, EDGE and HSPA will be added later.
Test result:
Automatic setting: 14 hours
EDGE only: 17 hours
HSPA only: 10 hours
Looking good there.... I predict for normal usage will add extra 1-2 days of durability.
and oh yeah, i bought it here...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200368357997&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
Maybe you could mention it's a 2800mAh battery in the first post.
Wonder how long the battery lasts. I get about 3 to 4 days with my Vario V wich is a lot for a WM device
thanks mate, just edited it,
my standard battery last me for 9 hours so i'm hoping it would last me more than 15 hours
Seems like a pretty heavy device to me. Since the original TP2 isn't really light when you get it.
added performance review.
forgive me for asking, but what exactly do you do on the device that drains the battery that quickly ?? i get by about 3 days on standby, 36 hours with cell radio on, 36 hours without. a little bit of wifi and text messaging and around 15 minutes of phone calls each day, give or take a few minutes.
Just a guess, but probably the GPS is the problem. That, on any phone, EATS battery capacity rapidly.
There's a new SiRF chipset - v4 - due out soon, that allegedly combats this problem, but we won't be seeing that in phones for at least two generations yet, due to design, prototyping, pre-production, production, and lead time to market issues, of course.
i would, however, jump on this if htc released their own official battery pack with a proper battery cover.
does ne one know if this will fit the cdma version (telus) touch pro 2
Isn't the extended battery WIDER than the original? How does it fit in then?
Isn't the extended battery WIDER than the original? How does it fit in then?
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LOL with new casing man.
somethingdope said:
forgive me for asking, but what exactly do you do on the device that drains the battery that quickly ?? i get by about 3 days on standby, 36 hours with cell radio on, 36 hours without. a little bit of wifi and text messaging and around 15 minutes of phone calls each day, give or take a few minutes.
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I'm using my push mail as replacement of me texting, and i do mails a lot!!!
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Isn't the extended battery WIDER than the original? How does it fit in then?
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not WIDER but THICKER and it fits in well in the compartment thou it will pop up half of the extra battery's body.
RogerStenning said:
Just a guess, but probably the GPS is the problem. That, on any phone, EATS battery capacity rapidly.
There's a new SiRF chipset - v4 - due out soon, that allegedly combats this problem, but we won't be seeing that in phones for at least two generations yet, due to design, prototyping, pre-production, production, and lead time to market issues, of course.
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nah, GPS is normal.....its the data traffic that eats me battery
Try to replace the battery when it runs low.. Maybe it will increase the battery life.
this was the case with the 2800 battery for the tytn II...
It refilled till 60 % i think after first replace, than till 20 after second..
I think thats a known issue for some of yours
RogerStenning said:
There's a new SiRF chipset - v4 - due out soon, that allegedly combats this problem, but we won't be seeing that in phones for at least two generations yet, due to design, prototyping, pre-production, production, and lead time to market issues, of course.
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Offtopic, but.
SiRF IV is for dedicated GPS devices. Phones have been using A-GPS functions of SoC chips for some time now. Now recent *phone* that I know of uses SiRF chips and I don't expect this to change for the foreseeable future, even with SiRF IV. Yes, there will be lower power A-GPS SoCs out there, but the savings will be negated by higher Mhz CPU/GPU combinations.
I got a 2nd battery which I think more practical..
With the bigger battery, it won't fit in the case or the car holder for GPS use!
phigafr said:
I got a 2nd battery which I think more practical..
With the bigger battery, it won't fit in the case or the car holder for GPS use!
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where did you buy it from anyways?
Got it locally in a PDA shop
phigafr said:
I got a 2nd battery which I think more practical..
With the bigger battery, it won't fit in the case or the car holder for GPS use!
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true it wont fit, but more practical in a way u dont have to charge 2 batteries and i use my car tray and sits my tp2 there using antislip surface (tilted) looks more natural.
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I am looking for an extended battery for a recently acquired Mogul and have my research into the various kinds.
Won't go with cheap Chinese generics or expensive Mugen and Seidio but the OEM extended batteries seem a real bargain now, between $16 and $22 with cover on eBay.
One states a spec fo 2100 vs 2200 and one is branded HTC while the other is UTstarcom. Are these basically the same battery?
thanks
UTStarcom is a trade name for HTC devices. It'll be the same.
But beware buying old batteries (over a year might be okay... two is pushing it). Lithium-ion tech degrades with age, even if it's stored at the proper charge and temperature.
no dice man, the inputs are on the side of the utstarcom (apache) battery so don't waste your money
krazycanuck82 said:
no dice man, the inputs are on the side of the utstarcom (apache) battery so don't waste your money
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That's not entirely true.
I happen to have an extended UTSTARCOM battery in my Mogul and it works perfectly.
Just make sure you get the correct model number.
The one I have is BTE6800SB and it came with the fat back cover.
Well - I ordered this one on eBay - item 160321117355 for 16 bucks, free shipping - best price I could find.
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Sprint Mogul PPC6800 XV6800 2100mAh Extended Battery with Door
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The Sprint Mogul PPC6800 XV6800 2100mAh Extended Battery w/ Door (BTE6800S) is the perfect solution for people who like to travel. The 2100mAh Lithium-ion battery delivers more power, ensuring longer talk and standby time. The Sprint Mogul PPC6800 XV6800 2100mAh Extended Battery includes a Dark Silver Extended Battery Door, which is necessary to accommodate the larger battery size. This battery is a factory original item, made to meet or exceed the highest standards of quality and performance.
Sprint Mogul PPC6800 XV6800 2100mAh Extended Battery (BTE6800S) Features:
* Made specifically for the Sprint Mogul PPC6800 XV6800 to extend the battery-life of your PDA phone
* Perfect to use as a spare or even as a replacement for your old battery
* OEM Original item manufactured by HTC to exceed highest standards of quality and performance
* Includes a Dark Silver Extended Battery Door to accommodate larger battery size
Compatible with:
Sprint Mogul PPC6800
HTC 6800
Verizon XV6800
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The description clearly state it is for a HTC Mogul 6800 and is factory OEM. The picture shows a UTstarcom battery and a back for the larger battery in the correct dark gray color. I believe the model is BTE6800S.
He said he warrants the battery for 90 days, far longer than most on eBay, so it gives me plenty of time to charge the battery a number of times to determine if it is 100%.
I've searched around but not found much in the way of rapid wall chargers to shorten the time to charge up the larger batteries. I see some have higher voltage and speak of some sort of chip to regulate or manage charging.
Any ideas on the specs and type?
you know i was looking at that one yesterday too... believe i will be ordering one up soon.....since i now have the data plan.. I notice my battery doesnt last nearly as long as it was previously... (also didnt have as much crap running when i didnt have the dataplan... )
windtrader said:
Well - I ordered this one on eBay - item 160321117355 for 16 bucks, free shipping - best price I could find.
The description clearly state it is for a HTC Mogul 6800 and is factory OEM. The picture shows a UTstarcom battery and a back for the larger battery in the correct dark gray color. I believe the model is BTE6800S.
He said he warrants the battery for 90 days, far longer than most on eBay, so it gives me plenty of time to charge the battery a number of times to determine if it is 100%.
I've searched around but not found much in the way of rapid wall chargers to shorten the time to charge up the larger batteries. I see some have higher voltage and speak of some sort of chip to regulate or manage charging.
Any ideas on the specs and type?
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The OEM extended battery arrived today. Cover is far darker than the stock case and the ring around the camera lens fell off. Will post a note to the vendor to request another.
I made a profile sketch and a couple pics showing how thick it is. It is about twice the thickness as the original battery.
I started to quantify the amount of current the phone draws under various conditions. With this data, one can more precisely derive an estimate of the amps used for a given user's usage pattern, then derive size of the extended battery. Look for another thread for details.
The OEM extended battery arrived today. Cover is far darker than the stock case and the ring around the camera lens fell off. Will post a note to the vendor to request another.
I made a profile sketch and a couple pics showing how thick it is. It is about twice the thickness as the original battery.
I started to quantify the amount of current the phone draws under various conditions. With this data, one can more precisely derive an estimate of the amps used for a given user's usage pattern, then derive size of the extended battery. Look for another thread for details.
i ended up bying a oem battery... from ebay...
non extended or non name... bought the same part number...
let it charge fully.. then discharge 100% a few times...
i used to get 4-5hrs out of my cell..
now i get alot longer..
im not a heavy phone user like some..
some txt messages, phone calls, palringo, s2play to and fro work, few other things..
charged last night at 6pm... and still have 33%
im happy with this... didnt want the thick phone..
I've looked through a bunch of the postings on replacement batteries for the G1 and recently came across the following on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...0195414&_trkparms=tab=Watching#ht_1867wt_1044
The ad looked a little suspect, because the description says 2300mAH, but the picture shows a battery with 2200 mAH. I emailed the seller, and they told me that the both the pictures AND the description were inaccurate and batteries they had were actually rated 2400mAH.
Wondering if anyone has had experience with this particular seller or this kind of battery. Seems like they're having a sale currently until Monday, for the battery + door for only $9.52 which seems insanely cheap.
The Yoobao brand battery which was reviewed here is 2x as expensive:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=522146&highlight=battery
So I figure I might take a chance with it. Any thoughts / advice would be appreciated.
The shell looks way to goofy with the battery hump. I would get one with a full case, the only drawback is the speaker has more air to move through and the valume is a little quieter.
Yeah the cover put me off that one, although the sale price is nice. I suppose with that cover it would fit in a dock though.
I just got this one a couple of days ago: http://cgi.ebay.com/HTC-G1-T-MOBILE...s?hash=item4ceabd1c59&_trksid=p3286.m63.l1177 First impressions weren't too good, the battery meter when charging goes up in jumps and then stays on 99% for some time, it then died overnight despite being on 30%. Second day however after 11 hours off charge and used heavilly it still claimed 50%. I might do a mini-review of it when I have had a few more days to judge it.
I ordered two batteries off of eBay one was a 2400 MAH battery which changed the phones form factor because of the added thickness and necessary change to a bigger battery door. It made my G1 so fat I chose not to use it. Then I found a deal on eBay with a battery with 1600 mah for 9.99... i have about a week with it and cannot complain. if you guys are interested in the merchant let me know and ill post his info or PM me
newjaruz said:
I ordered two batteries off of eBay one was a 2400 MAH battery which changed the phones form factor because of the added thickness and necessary change to a bigger battery door. It made my G1 so fat I chose not to use it. Then I found a deal on eBay with a battery with 1600 mah for 9.99... i have about a week with it and cannot complain. if you guys are interested in the merchant let me know and ill post his info or PM me
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Newjaruz,
It would be very helpful if you could post the link to the battery that you bought. Thanks,
I got a Seido battery and cover off of Amazon. It was more $ then eBay, but it has a warranty.
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Newjaruz,
It would be very helpful if you could post the link to the battery that you bought. Thanks,
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this the one i ordered one too http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350242308920&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123
So, does the 1600mAH Andida brand spare battery from ebay seem to last a lot longer than the stock battery?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350242308920&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123
I read a review from someone about a 1700mAH battery from Ebay that was the same size as stock but didn't actually last any longer during the day.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Q638-High-Capac...ries?hash=item4a9a076896&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14 is the one I bought off ebay. I have been very pleased with it. I can easily get over a full day with gps, wifi and 3g turned on as well as the screen brightness set at 50% and surfin the net all day. You also don't have that goofy hump back. The only draw back is the wait time to get things from China, but overall well worth it.
idk about that seller but i got the 2400mah and its amazing. and for the loss in sound quality just use my fix......super glue a cut down pen cap to the extended battery cover by the holes for sound. and obviously cut it down to size and the thingie off the side off so it can fit properly in the phone and the sound will just travel straight from the speaker to your eyes cuz you dojnt have all that space to muffle it anymore.
sorry if my description was bland. it should be simople enough
raven911 said:
Newjaruz,
It would be very helpful if you could post the link to the battery that you bought. Thanks,
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Ok here is the vendors page:
http://myworld.ebay.com/obo_hk
and this was the battery:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=390071957890#ht_2544wt_939
JJbdoggg said:
this the one i ordered one too http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350242308920&ssPageName=ADME:B:EOIBSA:GB:1123
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I think we have the same battery
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I think we have the same battery
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cool, i hope for the both of us it works as advertised and dosent blow up in our pants and destroy our balls lol
I purchased the original battery with the link I posted at the beginning of the thread. As soon as I can receive and review it, I will post results of how well it works. They say you get what you pay for, but hopefully, its not the case this time!
I bought the Andida battery too (shipped on the 29th) and it just arrived today. Here's the packaging
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Calibrating it right now and it's taking longer to charge compared to my OEM battery so it might be legit. I'm disappointed that it didn't come with any packaging though except for the bubble wrap. I was expecting the packaging in the pics with the plastic box. Comes with a nice little Andida holographic sticker in the back though lol. I'll test it out later today after it's charged for 4-5 hours.
yup... thats exactly the same one I purchased... enjoy! It is a moderate increase... but it doesn't seem substantial... but it was worth the 10 bucks.
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I bought the Andida battery too (shipped on the 29th) and it just arrived today. Here's the packaging
(Sorry if it's blurry, I used the camera on the G1)
Calibrating it right now and it's taking longer to charge compared to my OEM battery so it might be legit. I'm disappointed that it didn't come with any packaging though except for the bubble wrap. I was expecting the packaging in the pics with the plastic box. Comes with a nice little Andida holographic sticker in the back though lol. I'll test it out later today after it's charged for 4-5 hours.
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just got mine too haven't noticed any difference ill try calibrating it
okay so i calibrated the battery and have noticed a HUGE difference my old g1 battery would be at 40% at the end of a day of moderate usage but this one is strill it 70%. idk if my old one was faulty or something but this one is amazing
JJbdoggg said:
okay so i calibrated the battery and have noticed a HUGE difference my old g1 battery would be at 40% at the end of a day of moderate usage but this one is strill it 70%. idk if my old one was faulty or something but this one is amazing
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Hey that's not too bad, don't forget Lithium are always degrading so your old one will have been better.
What's a "day" and "moderate" usage though?
I'd consider my last days usage "light", no calls, an hour of open sudoku, couple of emails read, couple of apps updated, couple of dozen+ webpages (a lot were just google though, some xda postings), 20 mins music, about 20-30 mins games (just normal, no emulators) and a bit of random tooling about.
I have the 2850mAh, normally I have been getting down to 30-60% after a 17/18 hour day. After this lighter usage I am at 62% after 29h31m with the screen on 2h45m (wifi is always on).
Hey everyone here is my little review on the Qcell "4150 mAh" Extended battery sold on Amazon.
First thing I have to say is that I WILL be updating this post as I go through charge cycles with this battery.
Upon receiving the battery yesterday, I put it to charge right away. I did a stress test on it and let it recharge once more after draining. I must say that the packaging on it is better than most "ebay" batteries that I receive. It came in a little "Qcell" pouch with the battery and cover.
Today, I tested the battery. It ran for ~18hrs 40 min with a 4 hour screen time and 3 email accounts pushing with moderate internet browsing.
I have to say at the moment, it is not worth carrying this pregnant phone around with only the ~5 hrs increase in usage time. However, I hope that after it goes through some charge cycles it will get better. The battery it self is about 1.4 cm thick(I just used a ruler and eyeballed it)
Now moving on to the cover. The back cover is white and semi close to the OEM back cover. It has no markings anywhere and is not as glossy. The back "hump" is is unlike the Mugen Extended Battery covers, it only raises the battery portion while leaving the camera/flash flush with the phone. The cover does feature the NFC however, I do not know how to test it . It also has NO kickstand.
Problems:
My main complaint at the moment is the cover IS VERY LOOSE on the phone . I do not even need to pry it apart using the corner near the volume rocker, I can literally pull it off by jiggling it from one side.
I have sent a complaint to Qcell and they are sending me a new cover so hopefully I just received a defective model.
In conclusion, the battery it self isn't too pricy and I honestly should expect a premium quality with it. The battery does it's job by outlasting the OEM/Ankers that I use but at the moment I would rather stick with my Ankers. The pregnant phone also doesn't look as attractive and slick. I also cannot use my case which makes me very paranoid about dropping it.
Let me know if you guys need any more pictures or have any questions!
Here are some picture comparisons of the battery on my phone, OEM and Extended.
P.S. sorry about the last picture, my OEM battery is still in use so I decided to grab the next closest thing, the Anker one haha.
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Thanks for the info and pics. Hopefully through battery gets better.
Wow that cover makes the phone look more than twice as thick. I am surprised.
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sexy + ugly = ugly!
I rather carry a normal size spear battery in my pocket.
Update after a week of use.
After about a week of use, I can say that it honestly is not worth carrying this around. If Qcell would produce a better battery cover then I may consider going back but at the cost of my phones beauty and impracticality I'm going to have to put this battery away except for when I have no other batteries to use.
The battery has performed better(as it should) from day one. I can get a full day of heavy use which is nice, but the LOOSE battery cover just keeps me paranoid.
How this has helped you with your choice on 1 of the many extended batteries out there.
I like it
Just wanted to help out and say try it again. I had a heck of a time getting my cover on as well. I like how I can mod my old silicone case for this. And battery will hopefully get better with time.
Tip- try placing phone on flat surface and press hard on edges near battery. Mine snaps tight.
I think it would be a better idea just to get another battery. That over-sized battery just looks hideous on the phone. How were you able to put it in your pocket?
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I think it would be a better idea just to get another battery. That over-sized battery just looks hideous on the phone. How were you able to put it in your pocket?
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I completely agree, I have 3 ankers at my disposal along with my OEM
But I just figured I give it a shot since no one on the forums has done a review on it yet and it is also my first Extended battery for any phone I have owned.
If you have decided it is something you will not use and you would consider selling it, I am interested. I am in the hospital at the moment, but should be out by Wednesday, I will have my paycheck by then and can make arrangements with you.
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I completely agree, I have 3 ankers at my disposal along with my OEM
But I just figured I give it a shot since no one on the forums has done a review on it yet and it is also my first Extended battery for any phone I have owned.
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jb0nd38372 said:
If you have decided it is something you will not use and you would consider selling it, I am interested. I am in the hospital at the moment, but should be out by Wednesday, I will have my paycheck by then and can make arrangements with you.
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Jb0nd38372,
They are only 11 bucks on Amazon with free shipping. I think it's cheaper than buying from me TBH. Because shipping it out to you would cost a few bucks.
Thanks for the offer tho!
Ok just thought I would offer, and I had never checked price, actually just skipped to the review part. Gotta wonder for 11 bucks wonder what they skipped on. The cells may be of the "questionable" quality.
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Jb0nd38372,
They are only 11 bucks on Amazon with free shipping. I think it's cheaper than buying from me TBH. Because shipping it out to you would cost a few bucks.
Thanks for the offer tho!
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Ok just thought I would offer, and I had never checked price, actually just skipped to the review part. Gotta wonder for 11 bucks wonder what they skipped on. The cells may be of the "questionable" quality.
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Well for 1, the cover is crap...
and the battery is not amazing compared to my OEMS/Anker.
It sucks our phones are so thin for extended battery. Thanks for the review though, I was trying to picture the extended battery on the note. I think i'm go with 3-4 spare batteries
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It sucks our phones are so thin for extended battery. Thanks for the review though, I was trying to picture the extended battery on the note. I think i'm go with 3-4 spare batteries
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Haha good choice, go with Ankers or OEMs. Had the best output with them.
Just sent my QCell Batteries back to Amazon. One would not take a charge and the other one would only last 9 hours.
Picked up Anker as a replacement.
The zerolemon blog suggest that the batteries will be out as soon as july 5... so does this makes u excited more juice would help this phone alot.. good to know that the company is already working on it,now we know we can have a better battery ! so does this make u think on buying this phone after hearing some different reviews from various sites ????:silly::silly:
http://zerolemon.com/news/
I would love an extended battery for the G3, but goddamn do they make their cases aesthetically unpleasing.
I'd only buy slim batteries. I don't want a super huge battery that adds a lot of bulk.
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I think I may just go the route of a second battery if it's even necessary. It won't take more than a few seconds to pop in. I've yet to see a Zero Lemon case that I'd actually want to use. They are pretty fugly.
I have the 7000mAh ZeroLemon for my Galaxy S3. My decision for the LG G3 was also based on it having an exchangeable battery. If ZeroLemon will have a battery for the G3 I will surely get it. I just wonder whether ZeroLemon will also include the wireless charging in the back cover...
i would much rather carry a second battery with me and pop it in if my first battery die, than to carry around a brick all day. Their cases are so ugly.
To be honest, I'm mixed on these slim batteries from ZeroLemon. I have one for my Galaxy S4, which is supposed to be higher capacity than the original one, but I can;t see any difference (I switch from one to the other when they;re empty, and always get roughly the same time).
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I'd only buy slim batteries. I don't want a super huge battery that adds a lot of bulk.
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No surprises here. The benefit of extended batteries have always been sacrificing some bulk for not having to carry or keep swapping batteries out. You charge it for the day and you don't have to think about it.
Whether the benefit is worth it to you or not is a personal thing of course.
Personally, I purchase both a spare battery for daily use and an extended battery for those extended trips/flights/etc...
TLDR: One solution is not "better" than the other as they both have their own purpose.
My experience is that I got used to the increase in bulk. (Actually I preferred the feel of it after about a week.) I NEVER get used to running out of battery. ZeroLemon completely changed my cellphone experience. Being able to travel and play video games almost nonstop for 20 hours is nice. If I forgot to charge the phone a couple of days in a row... not a big deal. ZeroLemon completely eliminated my worries about my battery dying too soon. I hope that ZeroLemon drops the G3 battery very soon. I hope that it will be over 9000 mAh (Triple the capacity is what they tout.) I will be getting a ZeroLemon as soon as possible.
I'm waiting to see if the case that it comes with is the tpu or the rugged ZeroShock case. I had a ZL on my note 2 and loved it, 4 to 5 days of hard use with low signal most all the time. Loved it, and got use to the bulk I kinda prefer that I guess.
It's going to be sweeeet.
From their Facebook:
ZeroLemon fans,
We appreciate your patience as we've been dealing with delays for our LG G3 products.
Here is a preview of the 9000 mAh capacity battery and ZeroShock case!
We are still working on the exact date, but it will be available by the end of August.
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Too bad it's hideous. They should make a replacement back cover with an extended a battery and wireless charging.
partylikeaninjastar said:
Too bad it's hideous. They should make a replacement back cover with an extended a battery and wireless charging.
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Everyone have different taste & I think: hmmm. Not the most beautiful I'd have seen.
But ofc they will release more back covers.
danny_and_2 said:
Everyone have different taste & I think: hmmm. Not the most beautiful I'd have seen.
But ofc they will release more back covers.
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Well, the design isn't horrible, but I'd like something on the slimmer side. I'd take a slimmer back cover/case (like the Slim Guard + a bigger battery) over their super rugged with ginormous battery if that was an option. I'm probably just going to buy their replacement batteries with a charger once they become available and stick to standard cases.
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partylikeaninjastar said:
Well, the design isn't horrible, but I'd like something on the slimmer side. I'd take a slimmer back cover/case (like the Slim Guard + a bigger battery) over their super rugged with ginormous battery if that was an option. I'm probably just going to buy their replacement batteries with a charger once they become available and stick to standard cases.
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I do agree, I don't think the thickness on this phone should be so much bigger. I like how it lays in my hand atm,
So like you, I would like Slim Guard w/ bigger battery.
gonna we able to use this battery without zeroshock case? Just replace orginal battery with this one?
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any word on a in-between size? when i had my galaxy s3 i had a 3000 mah battery from samsung... just wondering.
I've had a zero lemon for my Galaxy Note 2. They're the best. Period. Triple the battery life? Yes please. As one person said I can get used to extra bulk, I cant get used to running out of battery mid day. Stock batteries blow, plain and simple. Unless you dont actually use your phone.
I will be buying this tout suite the moment it comes out for my new LG g3. I dont care what it looks like, I'm not posing around making a fashion statement, I'm requiring a tool that works all day every day without fail.
Going from 0.35mm to over 19mm is insane. I'd rather not carry a brick in my pocket, and thats almost as big as a real brick.
Personally I just want these companies to release something.. going on trips with stock battery is not fun :crying:
So this is my battery before swapping for a new one:
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And this is how it reads now, with an OEM "authentic" replacement for $12
Ripping apart the Axon7 and replacing the battery took about 40 minutes, and is certainly not for the faint of heart. But I think it will yield something good. Unfortunately I didn't take a screenshot of battery usage before I ripped out the old battery. After about a full day I'd have ~15% battery left. Lite usage
TPMJB said:
So this is my battery before swapping for a new one:
And this is how it reads now, with an OEM "authentic" replacement for $12
Ripping apart the Axon7 and replacing the battery took about 40 minutes, and is certainly not for the faint of heart. But I think it will yield something good. Unfortunately I didn't take a screenshot of battery usage before I ripped out the old battery. After about a full day I'd have ~15% battery left. Lite usage
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well, 1 charge isn't representative of anything. The first time that i tested with accubattery it reported about 3500 mAh even though the screen was off and all. By the 3rd charge it got down to 2400, and it stayed there.
It makes sense, though. Supposedly they can have anything between 2800 and 3600 mAh
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well, 1 charge isn't representative of anything. The first time that i tested with accubattery it reported about 3500 mAh even though the screen was off and all. By the 3rd charge it got down to 2400, and it stayed there.
It makes sense, though. Supposedly they can have anything between 2800 and 3600 mAh
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True, my battery is now reading a hair over 3000 mAh. Old battery read anywhere between 1800-2200. I definitely have better battery life now.
Bottom speaker grill isn't staying on :crying:
Yeah, accubattery is now hovering around 3050 mAh for battery capacity. A trip to work (45 minutes) and listening to music the entire way, I get down to around 95% battery. Before I would get from 76-82%.
I recommend the upgrade if your battery is sucking.
TPMJB said:
True, my battery is now reading a hair over 3000 mAh. Old battery read anywhere between 1800-2200. I definitely have better battery life now.
Bottom speaker grill isn't staying on :crying:
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Superglue it, just put two very little drops on each side, then spread them so that they are not too high (if they do, they might go through the grill holes). If you ever want to take it out just use a knife or something, it comes out easily.
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Superglue it, just put two very little drops on each side, then spread them so that they are not too high (if they do, they might go through the grill holes). If you ever want to take it out just use a knife or something, it comes out easily.
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Would superglue come off well with a heat gun?
I'm at about 70% now, starting at 0530 this morning. Usually I'd be around 40-50% by now.
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Would superglue come off well with a heat gun?
I'm at about 70% now, starting at 0530 this morning. Usually I'd be around 40-50% by now.
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Well I just pry the damn things off whenever i need to. If you glue them closer to the center you can just use a clip on one of the rightmost holes and push it left, and the tip will raise. put your finger there and tug a little, and the superglue will come off.
Of course there are better ways, i just don't care too much about that
New batteries usually need a couple of charge cycles to start showing their real capacity. One of the first instructions is to give a device full charge before first use. Good reason for that.
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New batteries usually need a couple of charge cycles to start showing their real capacity. One of the first instructions is to give a device full charge before first use. Good reason for that.
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Multiple charge cycles achieved.
Estimated capacity: 3125 mAh.
Can you post a link to the battery you ordered?
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Can you post a link to the battery you ordered?
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Just search "axon 7 battery" and it's pretty much every yellow battery that says "OEM" on the listing.
Anyone have an idea of what tape to use to replace the original clear tape holding the speaker together? I'd rather not superglue
Should I buy this one from later 2017:
https://m.pt.aliexpress.com/item/32888267103.html?trace=wwwdetail2mobilesitedetail&productId=32888267103&productSubject=32888267103&shortkey=vIj2uUzA&addresstype=600
Or this one
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32875595269/32875595269.html?shortkey=ZZfuYJFB&addresstype=600
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Anyone have an idea of what tape to use to replace the original clear tape holding the speaker together? I'd rather not superglue
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Just buy regular double sided tape from school materials, works very well for me
to be honest I bought both and will try the "3650" one first. I can't pass up the potential for extra battery....
I believe the yellow one is actually the oem.
Vaga Liki said:
to be honest I bought both and will try the "3650" one first. I can't pass up the potential for extra battery....
I believe the yellow one is actually the oem.
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The 3650 mAh is fake. I just got it for a few days ago. They actually use oem, clean the zte label, and put a new label sticker around the battery. Not sure on the other 3650 mAh from losoncoer.
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The 3650 mAh is fake. I just got it for a few days ago. They actually use oem, clean the zte label, and put a new label sticker around the battery. Not sure on the other 3650 mAh from losoncoer.
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Would you mind expanding on this? How did you discover it is fake or that the battery is OEM?
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Would you mind expanding on this? How did you discover it is fake or that the battery is OEM?
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I peel off the sticker out and I saw some label that exactly match up the oem one. There is another guy on the facebook group ordered the same battery and inside it was the oem battery as well.
mickey36736 said:
I peel off the sticker out and I saw some label that exactly match up the oem one. There is another guy on the facebook group ordered the same battery and inside it was the oem battery as well.
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Thank you very much kind sir!
i bought mine few weeks ago and it's currently at 96%
I have watched the JerryRigsEverything video 100 times over and I'm scared about buying a new battery although it's becoming more of a need as my Accubattery is showing 1500mAh :,( and performance and stutters are everywhere.
being someone who has made tones of PCs before I feel like its very similar in putting the phone back together? I have a few questions.
1. How does it compare with assembling computers (if you have any experience)
2. With the adhesive on the battery and speakers, does the speaker grills and battery sticks back into place or should I result to super gluing the stuff back together?
3. Do I need to take apart the whole phone before taking the battery out? JerryRigs doesn't mention it is required but it seems like it could be an issue but if its quick to just pop it out and a fresh one back in i might stock up on more batteries