No idea if this battery will work, but it was cheap - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

I'll let you guys know how it works, hope it doesn't mess anything up. Less than $8 shipped. If it doesn't work, it was worth the $8 to find out.
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http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Standar..._11?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319251419&sr=1-11

Nicktuso said:
I'll let you guys know how it works, hope it doesn't mess anything up. Less than $8 shipped. If it doesn't work, it was worth the $8 to find out.
http://www.amazon.com/GTMax-Standar..._11?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1319251419&sr=1-11
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Do keep us updated on your findings!

Keeps doing some sort of battery loop thing when I charge it on the regular wall charger. Fits fine, but loops, anyone know how to fix that or did I waste $7
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i had the same issue! its because its not NFC battery. i learned the hard way! Unless you buy a external charger you cant charge it. I bought 2, i use it as a backup and have a dock to charge

joshuadjohnson22 said:
i had the same issue! its because its not NFC battery. i learned the hard way! Unless you buy a external charger you cant charge it. I bought 2, i use it as a backup and have a dock to charge
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Is there a cheap dock anywhere? I mean like $5, I'd love to be able to use this battery but geeze, this should just work.

Wouldn't this work?
http://www.amazon.com/Universal-GT-...NI/ref=sr_1_19?ie=UTF8&qid=1319834464&sr=8-19

yes as long as the battery is the same size as the original it would work. I noticed with the 3500 mah batteries the charging spot wont fit, but that should be fine

Battery is awesome. Been in since 8am and it's right under 50%(I'm a heavy user). I'm going to test this battery back to back with the stock one and show results maybe Monday. Got the charger for the battery, works fine for me.
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Nicktuso said:
No idea if this will work, but it was cheap
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I hope you don't use the same shopping\selection method with condoms. ;-)
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Nicktuso said:
Keeps doing some sort of battery loop thing when I charge it on the regular wall charger. Fits fine, but loops, anyone know how to fix that or did I waste $7
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That's how it works (and has been stated no less than 200 times in the 30 or so threads addressing the issue. You either buy original, or have to charge externally. For me, having to use a dock-charger is utter BS. I don't have the time nor desire to remove the battery from the phone to let it recharge. Carrying multiple batteries is just silly. If you're going to go through that hassle to save a couple bucks cool, or you could just carry a second OEM battery. Guess some people put a different value on things tho.

These looks like the same ones I got from amazon a while ago ($16 for 3 batteries + charger), you can see my complaint here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1298380
The batteries are cheap and very generic, I junked one 2 days afterwards as that one with it charged to 100%, it lasted maybe 6 hours. It also charges in like an hour. The other 2 batteries, i would say that it last about 60% of the OEM, getting about 20 hours from them with about 1.5 hours of screen time. Still, its usable, but I did not find them to be as strong as the OEMs.
I hope you have better luck with yours...

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3500mah battery woes....

So here's the deal. I bought two 3500mah batteries for $24 bucks off ebays "buy it now". They're cheap chinese 1billion made type batteries but last 36 hours. 17 avg off my 1930mah stock so worth the $25 in my eyes.
Here's my issue. I've installed cm7 beta with new battery in at %100. I've wiped stats at %100. Let it die and recharge without interruption. Wiped battery stats numerous times. Cmw and the calibration application. My issue persists. I will have the same "stats" as my stock battery but with a huge "reserve". By reserve I mean I will be at %1 for 7 hours or more. I can't be the only one.
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Source i basically use mv for an accurate check. Seeing I'm usually dead about 3400.
Anyone, anyone, anyone, Beuler.
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Kinda OT but you actually got Ebay batteries that outlast the original one? Or they last 36 hours combined??
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Original or stock batteries are 1930mah
I got 2x 3500mah off ebay. I'll look it up and link.
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The batteries:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=220799408011
A small forum "review":
http://forums.androidcentral.com/evo-accessories/40747-offbrand-3500mah-ebay-do-they-work-well.html
Stupid links won't link.
Mugen is the way to go I hear, but you're looking at $100+.
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quick question; do you know if the new back cover you get for those batteries still allows the unit to fit in a dock? (Car and desktop?)
ydgmms said:
quick question; do you know if the new back cover you get for those batteries still allows the unit to fit in a dock? (Car and desktop?)
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I don't own a dock, but I'll say no. The phone is almost 2x thicker.
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nvm wrong place sorry!
I'm having similar issue with a "2000mah" battery off ebay. Lasts aboue twice as much at 1% vs. 100% to 2%. I've noticed that battery is around 3900-3800mV when it first reaches 1%. and phones shuts off around 3400mV...
I'm gonna pop in the original bat and see...
To calibrate, try with "Battery left" app
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To calibrate, try with "Battery left" app
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interesting, will try that.
the odd thing is that the original battery goes dead at 3400mV also...
I wonder how these things work. Does the phone "remember" different batteries, or is it just the same "calibration file" for any battery plugged in? if that's the case, then we cannot use "spare" batteries then?
felchi80 said:
interesting, will try that.
the odd thing is that the original battery goes dead at 3400mV also...
I wonder how these things work. Does the phone "remember" different batteries, or is it just the same "calibration file" for any battery plugged in? if that's the case, then we cannot use "spare" batteries then?
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All modern lith ion batteries max out around 4200mv (anymore and they risk exploding) and are considered "empty" at 3400-3300 depending on the manufacture, if they decharge anymore they won't charge again. I'm guessing there's a calibration chip in the battery that's messed up on the Ebay batteries or something of that sort. If you were to but an OEM battery the battery life gauge works just fine.
Think of it like this mV is how full you're gas tank is in you're car 4200 full 3400 empty. Now every car can be 100% full but every car doesn't have the same size tank or Mah in this case. So basically you switched the gas tank on your car with a bigger one but didn't change how it reads how full your tank is so basically you need to guess by your mV.
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i just ordered one off ebay for 10.50, its on its way i will let you know how mine goes

Hyperion 1800 mah (2 Batt + Travel Charger)

Found for $25 on Amazon
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http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00563JE8K
Fits perfectly without changing the back plate. Made for the i9100 International Galaxy S II and fits our AT&T Version
Fair boost from a 1650.
Will see if it makes much of a real world difference and post back.
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Using the battery I find about the same drain as the stock battery but the kicker is when I plug in the USB cable my phone goes into a boot loops. Sending the batteries back!
saltytostitos said:
Found for $25 on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00563JE8K
Fits perfectly without changing the back plate. Made for the i9100 International Galaxy S II and fits our AT&T Version
Fair boost from a 1650.
Will see if it makes much of a real world difference and post back.
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Fair boost IF it actually meets its rated capacity. Most cheapo aftermarket batteries don't even come close.
My Infuse 3500 mAh battery is probably closer to around 2500 based on initial testing.
tell us how it goes
What (eventually) happens to NFC if you don't use an "NFC battery?"
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What (eventually) happens to NFC if you don't use an "NFC battery?"
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I figure if NFC is not even activated on this phone yet, might as well get the most juice for your phone. We'll reach that hill when we get there. By then they will have one with NFC.
MisterEdF said:
What (eventually) happens to NFC if you don't use an "NFC battery?"
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Might short out the NFC controller or damage it in some other way...
MisterEdF said:
What (eventually) happens to NFC if you don't use an "NFC battery?"
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My guess would be that the NFC battery has special shielding to keep from interfering with the NFC signal... but who knows?
Or maybe it just handles fast drain better...
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orld difference and post back.
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Using the battery I find about the same drain as the stock battery but the kicker is when I plug in the USB cable my phone goes into a boot loops. Sending the batteries back!
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Did you read the thread about battery compatibilities? If the battery doesn't have NFC, it will loop when you plug in to recharge. Recharging with a stand alone charger and then using it in the galaxy is fine.
Never saw that thread but I need to frequently plug in my usb.
I got the batteries too. They're great if you travel, or forget to charge your phone often. They do boot-loop. Nothing you can do to stop that.
Can someone tell me if I can charge the stock Samsung battery with this charger?
If so, I can cycle through all 3 batteries by charging it without the USB cable.
It would suck if I have to charge 1 with USB and some with charger... yikes..

Using T-Bolt batteries in your new Rezound

Yes, the T-Bolt batteries will fit. Standard size batteries will NOT charge in your Rezound. Extended batteries will fit the Rezound extended battery cover, and WILL charge in your Rezound.
VZW is still selling (I think) a standalone battery charger for $5, so if you have a bunch of T-Bolt batteries and want to use them, that is a simple way to keep them charged.
I'm not seeing good battery life at all out of my T-Bolt batteries. Yes, I realize they have a smaller capacity than the Rezound, but I'm only getting about 2 hours of use before the T-Bolt batteries die. Still, they make good backups.
seriously, i don't see how you tolerate doing the whole battery swap bit. granted i used to do that for awhile with my Thunderbolt, but once i upgraded to that 4500mAh battery i swore i'd never do the swap bit again.
right now i'm considering getting that 2750mAh Rezound battery, but $60 is a tad high... i hope something else comes out soon.
I hate swapping out. I'm getting a solid day out of the T-Bolt extended batteries. But, I hate being without extras, so it's nice to throw a couple of batteries in the glovebox, bag, pocket, etc.
Swapping is far better than having a giant ugly phone that doesn't fit in your pocket and still have to have tethered to a charger for hours at a time. 2 extra batteries and a standalone charger and you never have to charge your phone, you never have to worry about how much battery you have, just let it die and swap it out. Extended batteries dont last all day either with heavy use but two standard batteries will and you always have a 3rd battery waiting when you get home if you go nuts and god forbid watch two full length movies.
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Swapping is far better than having a giant ugly phone that doesn't fit in your pocket and still have to have tethered to a charger for hours at a time. 2 extra batteries and a standalone charger and you never have to charge your phone, you never have to worry about how much battery you have, just let it die and swap it out. Extended batteries dont last all day either with heavy use but two standard batteries will and you always have a 3rd battery waiting when you get home if you go nuts and god forbid watch two full length movies.
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giant ... ugly ... does this not appeal to you?...
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Do you get the battery warning icon using those batteries? If so, I would recommend NOT using them. Its not a good idea.
Read a bit more here.
voxigenboy said:
seriously, i don't see how you tolerate doing the whole battery swap bit. granted i used to do that for awhile with my Thunderbolt, but once i upgraded to that 4500mAh battery i swore i'd never do the swap bit again.
right now i'm considering getting that 2750mAh Rezound battery, but $60 is a tad high... i hope something else comes out soon.
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The 2750mAh HTC battery is half off at corporate Verizon stores, and should have a MSRP of $49.99 not $60.
Marine6680 said:
Do you get the battery warning icon using those batteries? If so, I would recommend NOT using them. Its not a good idea.
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Not with the extended T-bolt batteries. They charge while in the phone, and the battery icon works.

QCell AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 / SII SGH-i777 3600mAh Extended Battery

Hello guys,
I purchased one of these and so far so good. I'm running an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II- with "ICScrewD Red Edition UCKH7" Rom
The battery is able to charge while the device is operational without boot loops.
After the first charge I ran cpu/memory/gpu stress tests serveral times during the day, kept BT, WI-FI and GPS on while on the road, streamed music, watch videos, set display to max and time out to 2 minutes to expedite discharge basically above normal use.. The baterry lasted 20 hours under those conditions.
After a second full charge the cellphone have been running on battery for 28 hours with almost 4 hours of display time and is showing 56% battery charge left.
The back cover fits perfectly. The only thing I would like to find is a travel charger for it. I bought a GTMAX charger but the battery does not fit in it. I can only charge regular size batteries on the travel charger.
Hope this helps others looking for an extended battery.
http://www.amazon.com/QCell-Samsung...5GK0/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329164059&sr=8-1
3600mah?! that's intense. Would you mind posting up a few picks to compare the thickness of the phone with that on vs Stock? Thanks
No problem. Will do once at home a little later.
Don't know if I want to trust another battery from Qcell as far as what capacity they rate it.
Bought a supposed 1950 mah battery through them and it turns out that it's really only 1650 mah. While the battery performance is on par with stock which is fine, if you buy it under the pretense that it'll get you better battery life, stay away.
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No problem. Will do once at home a little later.
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Any pictures yet?
Here's some pics of the battery and case
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That thing looks beastly!
yupe, it is! case fits pretty well. Also got the slim battery for this phone which is pretty good too
Cool, can't wait to see your results.
Do you have any pictures of it on the phone? Is it awkward out does it work well?
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I decided to give this battery a try because of jury duty coming up. I'll drain it then charge it over night and should have some results soon. Pictures on the phone are included for those that want to know how it looks on the phone.
Jadefalkon said:
I decided to give this battery a try because of jury duty coming up. I'll drain it then charge it over night and should have some results soon. Pictures on the phone are included for those that want to know how it looks on the phone.
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When I look at those pictures, all I see is this
Are you going to get some sort of bumper or case to go along with that? I'm interested to see if the battery door/cover from other 3000+mAh batteries would work with this one - like the one from the GT Max.
I'm going to use the SGP Neo Ex with the battery. I tried the tpu case for extended battery packs but it didn't fit. The back cover of the gtmax didn't fit my phone correctly.
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Your phone has a tumor. Better get that thing checked to see if its cancerous before you put that thing to your ear Thanks for the pics.
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LMAO, yeah I'm not big on the design of the back cover but it's going to get me through hours in the jury pool. I have a seidio on order and hopefully that back cover will fit better than the first one I ordered.
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nice bat. What about the first uses? should you discharged full and then charged till 100%? or you should use it normally till like 40% and then recharged full? (40% to don't degrade the battery life)
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Will i be able to get QCell battery for Moto X ?
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You can either Google your question, or ask in the Moto X forum: no one here is likely to give you an accurate answer.
Hi, I followed the link you posted so that I can buy one but they are all listed as being for the GSIII???

Hyperion 5200mah battery for 19.99 anyone have?

Soi saw the hyperion 5200mah with back cover on amazon for $19.99. Anyone have this battery and if so is it actually a huge step up in terms of battery life? Its double the stock battery but we all know what that can mean though so is it an actual good increase or no?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BCK2G40?pc_redir=1404734436&robot_redir=1
sevron said:
Soi saw the hyperion 5200mah with back cover on amazon for $19.99. Anyone have this battery and if so is it actually a huge step up in terms of battery life? Its double the stock battery but we all know what that can mean though so is it an actual good increase or no?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00BCK2G40?pc_redir=1404734436&robot_redir=1
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I have an Anker 5200 that I got off of Amazon, came with back cover as well. Cost me the same $20. And mine made a huge difference... Definitely twice the battery life for sure and the 5200's are nice because there not too too big.
I'd imagine the Hyperion would bring the same results.
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So you like it? Gets you through a day and some orno? Right now if I manage to forget to charge it over night from the following day its dead by 10am and it sucks not having a phone at work in the prisons.
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So you like it? Gets you through a day and some orno? Right now if I manage to forget to charge it over night from the following day its dead by 10am and it sucks not having a phone at work in the prisons.
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Oh Yea! It gets me through the day... right now I have 60% Battery left with 8 total hours on the battery and 4 hours screen on time.
And usually it's better than that... Just today I spent some time in recovery and flashed a few things so these stats are not even the best.
With my use I can get like 10-12 hours screen on time. This on an AOSP ROM running a custom kernel + Greenify.
It's definitely the perfect battery for me. Only like 2 times since I've had this battery ( about 7 months ) have I had to charge the phone during the day. And that was only cuz i used Navi + Listened to music + Some other apps all day non stop.
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Wonder how much different the Hyperion would be to the anker. I remember seeing the banker on sell but didn't recognize the name so didn't jump on it.
Here are my stats right now. Cm11 and stock kernel.
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Wonder how much different the Hyperion would be to the anker. I remember seeing the banker on sell but didn't recognize the name so didn't jump on it.
Here are my stats right now. Cm11 and stock kernel.
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You know I don't know how much different the two batteries would be. Both are very good companies and from what I've read both had very good reviews. So you probably can't go wrong either way.
I have Hyperion battery in my girls S4 and that one seems to hold up pretty well. It's not a big one however so I can't compare...
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