There's alot of photos, I know. But every question you've had about a Galaxy S II with an extended battery in combination with a Taurus bumper case is answered........ hopefully.
Ebay comes through for me!
On the same day I got the Taurus Aluminum bumper case and 3500mah extended battery!
Yes, the Taurus case was listed for the international version, but it fits the ATT SGH-I777 model.
Without any foam tape the phone wiggles a little bit (perfect!) though a little tight on the thickness, but it still fits. I hope to find a thin piece of silicone I can run around the edges before I screw the top on and leave it on.
*Update*
After applying the Ghost armor screen protector and sides, there is no longer any 'wiggle room'. Most likely I will use my dremel tool to widen out the case just a little. I don't want the shock from it getting dropped to go straight to the phone's frame. That plus the silicone layer I want to put between the two pieces of the Taurus case should turn this case into one of the better protection cases available for a phone using an extended battery door.
Unexpected good news about the Ghost Armor! It came with a small piece just for the lens glass. Nice to know that if I took everything off the phone, the glass for the lens would still be protected.
*
In preparation for getting this case I ordered from Ghost Armor screen protectors for the front and sides. It works out that it covers everything but the battery door. So everywhere the case touches is covered by a screen protector that has a lifetime warranty on tears and holes. Phone should be protected no problem. Even if it does cause wear after awhile, I can go into a Ghost Armor retail shop and have it replaced on the spot. After 20% discount code I found online it only cost $13.
And the biggest worry I had, will the extended battery door fit?
Fits and fits tight.
You got to work of to get it off. And looks beautiful with the Taurus case on. (Ok not beautiful, it is a big hump on the back) But the frame of the case helps blend it, not a lot, but helps non-the-less.
*Update*
Noticed that with the Taurus case on it it's next to impossible to get the extended battery door off. With the raised back it puts the slot for your fingernail to pop it off too low and the case comes up next to it. Stock battery door can be pulled off easily.
*
Wait, 3500mah battery for the ATT version?
Nope. The international I9100.
Well, but I've read you can't charge it using the phone.
Charges great.
Maybe the nonstop reboots was talking about plugging the USB into a PC?
Flashed using Odin with the extended battery in it!(ok that was dumb, but I forgot the battery was in and rumored(or certain ones actually did)have nonstop reboot loops when plugged in) I was high on seeing my phone could charge it and threw caution to the wind.
The phone charges it no matter if it's:
on, with screen on or off.
off and only displays the charging battery image.
plugged into a computer.
The only downside is the wall charger they included cannot charge the extended battery. The contacts are on the wrong side. Stock battery can charge because you can flip it backwards and the contacts can then line up. But the extended battery is too thick. Yes ironic, but really annoying. At least for now my phone seems to be able to charge the battey.
Here's what photos I do have.
What most people are looking for when they view this thread:
(Don't make fun of the quality of these first few photos, they were taken by an Atrix and it was trying as hard as it can, but 5mp is 5mp
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Trying to show thickness of case and battery door:
(usb cord used for easy reference)
These next one shows the extended battery door is just over the thickness of the metal part of the usb cord past the Taurus case:
And this next two show the extended battery door is just under the thickness of the metal part of a usb cord compared to the bump at the bottom of the case:
While it may look like the battery door is a huge bump, and by itself it is, holding an Atrix up next to it, and it has no case save for a layer of carbon fiber Ghost Armor, the Atrix with no case is nearly as thick as the Galaxy S II *with* the Taurus Case, at the thickest point of the Taurus Case. With a normal case the Atrix would very likely be as thick as the Galaxy S II *with* the extended battery door:
(Taken with the Asus Transformer, apparently worse than the Atrix for close ups)
Photo of everything but my phone:
Charger and back covers
Taurus Case
Noticed near a couple screw holes what looked like yellow paint(something) showing through - hope that's not what it is:
Extended Battery
Why included charger can't charge extended battery
Difference between extended battery and stock battery
Depending on response I'll video review it and post it on YouTube and report back here about it.
Current Links:
Taurus Aluminum Bumper Case Black
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=270778895872&view=all&tid=795901139017
3500mah Extended Battery + Charger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140615491693?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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Could you post photos of the case on the phone? I also ordered this bumper but the estimated delivery date is between November 4th and 18th. When did you place the order and when did you receive the case? Getting a bit antsy
I paid for it Oct 12. Expected shipping put it at Nov 15. Apparently delivery was attempted Fri 21 but I wasn't home and it required a signature. And the whole time in transit the tracking number didn't give any updates, just saying that it was accepted by the korean postal system. I'll get some photos uploaded sometime tonight.
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Photos have been uploaded of the phone in the case with the extended battery door in place. Wow it's become one long first post.
Definitely can tell which photos were taken with the Galaxy S II. Turned out so good.
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Thank you sir!, video would be awesome!
Just woke up(ish) and it made it through the night without one self boot much less a boot loop. Turned phone on and am typing this with the usb cord still plugged in, no bootloop.
Definitely seen it has a higher capacity. Went to bed last night with only 15% left from the stock charge. Took about 1 1/2hr of YouTube with bluetooth left on to kill it. That's nice and all but I was tired and really wanted to go to bed.
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So far it seems, at least for the first day, the capacity is double. Usually the phone would die around 10 hours after being unplugged, but it seems like it's going to be around 20 hours.
I don't know why it says it's only been going for less than 4 hours. It's been unplugged since about 8:30 am, it's been roughly 7 1/2 hours, and the battery is at 85%.
(though I have left contacts, gmail, and calendar sync on, normally it's off)
*Update*
Just realized that since I had my phone replaced yesterday (10/24) full bloatware has been running, none of it has been frozen with titanium backup.
*
Wonder what it will be after flashing Entropy512's kernel. That'll have to wait till the battery has died a couple times so I have an idea what battery life is with everything stock.
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Man I'm loving this battery! I can use it so much ALL DAY!
Currently at *57%*! and it's been almost exactly 12 hours since I pulled it off the charger. Gps, Pandora, light gaming, number of phone calls and texts. The pictures speak for themselves.
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Thanks for the pics and all the info
Any new updates. How has the battery been performing, have you experienced any boot loops since you last posted...
Been amazing like you wouldn't believe! Zero bootloops, zero incomplete charges.
Usually unplugged at 9am and near dead around 1am with heavy use. 16 hours baby!
Got pulled off the charger today at 8am.
I get around 5 hours screen time per day with heavy use and Pandora usually in the background for about an hour, usually I use my phone more than any of my computers. And usually some higher drain programs. As you can see hanging with friends has been getting used all day, give me a break it's the weekend.
Currently stock deodexed, entropy512's dd kernel, and setcpu undervolted on each frequency up to 1.2ghz.
When I get some time I'm planning on going through some of the i9100's roms to see what battery life I can get.
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Awesome...Thanks for the update. I ordered this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170659014417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It looks to be the same battery. Wish me luck!
hs1333a said:
Awesome...Thanks for the update. I ordered this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/170659014417?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
It looks to be the same battery. Wish me luck!
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It says that the battery is for i9100. Do you have an i777 and did it work for you?
pics or it didnt happen
gr8hairy1 said:
There's alot of photos, I know. But every question you've had about a Galaxy S II with an extended battery in combination with a Taurus bumper case is answered........ hopefully.
Ebay comes through for me!
On the same day I got the Taurus Aluminum bumper case and 3500mah extended battery!
Yes, the Taurus case was listed for the international version, but it fits the ATT SGH-I777 model.
Without any foam tape the phone wiggles a little bit (perfect!) though a little tight on the thickness, but it still fits. I hope to find a thin piece of silicone I can run around the edges before I screw the top on and leave it on.
*Update*
After applying the Ghost armor screen protector and sides, there is no longer any 'wiggle room'. Most likely I will use my dremel tool to widen out the case just a little. I don't want the shock from it getting dropped to go straight to the phone's frame. That plus the silicone layer I want to put between the two pieces of the Taurus case should turn this case into one of the better protection cases available for a phone using an extended battery door.
Unexpected good news about the Ghost Armor! It came with a small piece just for the lens glass. Nice to know that if I took everything off the phone, the glass for the lens would still be protected.
*
In preparation for getting this case I ordered from Ghost Armor screen protectors for the front and sides. It works out that it covers everything but the battery door. So everywhere the case touches is covered by a screen protector that has a lifetime warranty on tears and holes. Phone should be protected no problem. Even if it does cause wear after awhile, I can go into a Ghost Armor retail shop and have it replaced on the spot. After 20% discount code I found online it only cost $13.
And the biggest worry I had, will the extended battery door fit?
Fits and fits tight.
You got to work of to get it off. And looks beautiful with the Taurus case on. (Ok not beautiful, it is a big hump on the back) But the frame of the case helps blend it, not a lot, but helps non-the-less.
*Update*
Noticed that with the Taurus case on it it's next to impossible to get the extended battery door off. With the raised back it puts the slot for your fingernail to pop it off too low and the case comes up next to it. Stock battery door can be pulled off easily.
*
Wait, 3500mah battery for the ATT version?
Nope. The international I9100.
Well, but I've read you can't charge it using the phone.
Charges great.
Maybe the nonstop reboots was talking about plugging the USB into a PC?
Flashed using Odin with the extended battery in it!(ok that was dumb, but I forgot the battery was in and rumored(or certain ones actually did)have nonstop reboot loops when plugged in) I was high on seeing my phone could charge it and threw caution to the wind.
The phone charges it no matter if it's:
on, with screen on or off.
off and only displays the charging battery image.
plugged into a computer.
The only downside is the wall charger they included cannot charge the extended battery. The contacts are on the wrong side. Stock battery can charge because you can flip it backwards and the contacts can then line up. But the extended battery is too thick. Yes ironic, but really annoying. At least for now my phone seems to be able to charge the battey.
Here's what photos I do have.
What most people are looking for when they view this thread:
(Don't make fun of the quality of these first few photos, they were taken by an Atrix and it was trying as hard as it can, but 5mp is 5mp
Trying to show thickness of case and battery door:
(usb cord used for easy reference)
These next one shows the extended battery door is just over the thickness of the metal part of the usb cord past the Taurus case:
And this next two show the extended battery door is just under the thickness of the metal part of a usb cord compared to the bump at the bottom of the case:
While it may look like the battery door is a huge bump, and by itself it is, holding an Atrix up next to it, and it has no case save for a layer of carbon fiber Ghost Armor, the Atrix with no case is nearly as thick as the Galaxy S II *with* the Taurus Case, at the thickest point of the Taurus Case. With a normal case the Atrix would very likely be as thick as the Galaxy S II *with* the extended battery door:
(Taken with the Asus Transformer, apparently worse than the Atrix for close ups)
Photo of everything but my phone:
Charger and back covers
Taurus Case
Noticed near a couple screw holes what looked like yellow paint(something) showing through - hope that's not what it is:
Extended Battery
Why included charger can't charge extended battery
Difference between extended battery and stock battery
Depending on response I'll video review it and post it on YouTube and report back here about it.
Current Links:
Taurus Aluminum Bumper Case Black
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=270778895872&view=all&tid=795901139017
3500mah Extended Battery + Charger
http://www.ebay.com/itm/140615491693?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
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All your images are not loading can you fix it somehow? i want to see how the phone looks in a taurus case with an extended battery!
Related
I don't remember where I saw it, but I remember there being a Samsung Galaxy S II 2000 mAH battery that was NFC-Capable and required no bigger battery door.
Does anyone have the link?
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
dalea said:
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
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Looking at the pictures it seems that the new battery cover is every so slightly larger. Is that true?
Yes, the Korean battery cover makes the back of the phone flat instead of dipped at the bottom. Also recesses the camera window slightly which is good to protect it. Same texture on the new cover as the original one. It's too bad Samsung didn't make the catches the same on both covers.
The battery works w/o reboots when charging via USB?
So, does it say "Near Field Communication" on the back of the battery like the original 1650maH one?
I have an extra 2000 mAH NFC battery for sale. PM me.
The Korean 2000ma battery does say NFC on the back and I have not noticed any reboots when connected to my PC. I actually don't connect via USB very much, just use Kies air which works good.
dalea said:
Search ebay for this: GENUINE-SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S2-i9100-ORIGINAL-BATTERY-2000mAh-HIGH-CAPACITY-COVER
I am new to this forum so I can't post a link yet.
I purchased it a few weeks ago for my At&t S2. It works great! When at home on the weekends my battery only goes down to about 70% by the end of the day, before it usually dropped to around 30-40%. Although the battery fits perfect the new cover was made to fit only the Korean version of the phone. I used an xacto knife and trimmed the interfering catches on the sides of the new cover so it fit in place. The end catches of the cover still fit. I then placed the phone in a TPU case which fit perfect without any budges or stretches. Actually feels better to handle and still weighs 8 grams less than my old iPhone 4.
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Would you say that the back would have no problem staying on if you didn't use a case? I have the car dock and a case won't fit, but I think the battery would. Thanks.
I have not tried to carry the phone without the external case. Mine won't fall off but doesn't require much effort to pop it off with a finger nail. I would be uneasy to use the Korean back without the external case. I did have to give up my home charger base because of using the external TPU case, but I felt it was justified by the extra protection provided by the case.
I have a Ballistic SG case on my phone. Would this battery possibly still fit?
Bowsa2511 said:
I don't remember where I saw it, but I remember there being a Samsung Galaxy S II 2000 mAH battery that was NFC-Capable and required no bigger battery door.
Does anyone have the link?
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I searched and all I'm finding are international sellers, which takes forever and in the past I've gotten several fakes from international sellers. Anyone know if Amazon or a US Seller has this extended ORIGINAL battery?
Thanks!
I am also hesitant to buy the battery from a foreign 3rd party seller. I spent about an hour and a half on Samsung Korea's website with google translate and I haven't been able to find it for sale on their site.
Adelaide. said:
I am also hesitant to buy the battery from a foreign 3rd party seller. I spent about an hour and a half on Samsung Korea's website with google translate and I haven't been able to find it for sale on their site.
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I MAY be going to Seoul in the next couple weeks... if I do end up going I'm def going to pick one of these up
So I got the Battery today, the battery cover doesn't fit perfectly. I had to get a buffer and do it to both sides of the insertion cover (left + right) for it to be "snugly", though I went overboard on the right side and it's pretty ugly if you look in between the cracks.
Bowsa2511 said:
So I got the Battery today, the battery cover doesn't fit perfectly. I had to get a buffer and do it to both sides of the insertion cover (left + right) for it to be "snugly", though I went overboard on the right side and it's pretty ugly if you look in between the cracks.
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Sounds far less than ideal. :-(
The less than perfect fit on the battery cover was not an issue for me. I knew of the issue before ordering the battery. What was important was extended battery life and I wanted to put the phone in a light weight case anyway. The TPU case was a perfect fit and affords a better grip then no case. I am running JuiceDefender in auto mode with a very stock AT&T phone. Bluetooth and wifi are always on and two imap email accounts. On work days I'm usually down to around 70% by night, weekends typically 80% left. I use the phone only on a moderate level, no game playing or videos. Just nice to know I have plenty of reserve left just in case I need a heavy use for a few hours.
dalea said:
The less than perfect fit on the battery cover was not an issue for me. I knew of the issue before ordering the battery. What was important was extended battery life and I wanted to put the phone in a light weight case anyway. The TPU case was a perfect fit and affords a better grip then no case. I am running JuiceDefender in auto mode with a very stock AT&T phone. Bluetooth and wifi are always on and two imap email accounts. On work days I'm usually down to around 70% by night, weekends typically 80% left. I use the phone only on a moderate level, no game playing or videos. Just nice to know I have plenty of reserve left just in case I need a heavy use for a few hours.
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Juice defender is so crippling. If you're only using 20-30% all day with JD enabled, why bother? Might as well unleash your phone's full potential, and let it do it's thing. You may only have 20-30% remaining at the end of the day, but as a non-power user, why do you bother using JD? Are you OCD like me and hate seeing less than 75% battery remaining? LOL
It fits perfect now, and it's still thinner and lighter than the original Galaxy S (Captivate)!
Any pics? I want to get an idea of how much thicker it gets.
jojorios said:
Any pics? I want to get an idea of how much thicker it gets.
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I don't have a camera, but it's as thick as the bump in the back.
Ok, so this is my first thread on these forums. If I'm breaking the rules or posting incorrectly, etc. Please let me know how to fix it.
I went ahead and got all the measurements off of various sites before I attempted this. I lost the paper I wrote the dimensions on. But this does work. I used an exacto knife, old pair of wire cutters and a file. I wish I had a dremel to do this, It would've been a lot cleaner and more exact.
I ordered an OEM Thunderbolt Extended Battery, Otterbox Defender Case, and a Zagg Screen Protector. I've been using this setup for a month now and am very pleased.
I spent $65 total on amazon.com and zagg.com for everything.
I first laid the battery in the battery cover and scored the edges. I pushed through it on one corner than began to cut. I filed down the edges. I then laid the cover in the Otterbox case and scored the outline. Then I ran the exacto back and forth for quite a while until I got through on one edge, than began to cut.
Here are my results. I know the images aren't the best quality. I haven't bought a new camera since before I've had my first android.
I peeled a bit of the padding out of the back of the Otterbox case and put it on the battery just to see how much it would push out the silicon cover, not much.
Now I am going to double-side tape the left over rectangle of the battery cover to the battery and get some weather stripping and place it on top of that.
The Zagg and the Otterbox mate well at first, eventually they begin to separate around the edges, I used the spray between them that came with the Zagg shield. The Zagg stays in place though. I haven't noticed any dust or debris since it's started. So far over this month they've stayed together in the center. I don't mind it as I am pretty hard on my phones physically and usage wise. It's hard to tell when the screen is actually on.
If you have any questions that I haven't answered, just let me know.
Thanks for looking.
How well has this been working for you? I have been planning on doing the same thing.
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That's really, really cool. I approve, great job!
I did something similar with my trident kraken case. I was going to get this otterbox but I didn't because trident has a better selection of colors and so far its been great.
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I saw on htcpedia that you can actually use the Defender case without the back plastic piece. Just wrap the silicone outer cover around the phone with just the front plastic on. Haven't tried it but their video shows that it seems to fit perfect.
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The problem with doing that is the phone will not fit in the holster screen out and the volume buttons are way to sensitive. If you cut the otter box back and the standard battery door everything fits nearly prefect.
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I believe that also voids your (lifetime) warranty. Commuter cases are better anyway, but that's just me..
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You should read the fine print. Its hardly a lifetime warranty. In fact is only for a year. And if you have a flaw within that year, they will only replace it once. Besides, how many things can really go wrong with a phone case? Once it breaks, your probably ready for a different one anyway.
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Just did this last night....and I agree, would be much easier with a dremel. I'm going to borrow a friends to smooth the cuts, but so far, it works like a champ. I used an OEM Rezound extended battery though
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Thanks for the pics and info for this MOD I did it a few days ago and I love it you can't even tell that I added the extended battery. I picked up a battery from Verizon website on sale for 29.99 plus my 18% off. Worked out great.
Love the mod. I'm gonna do it my next day off. How solid does it feel? Does anything feel lose on the back? Also do you think this would work with the mugen 4000 mah battery?
sumredhed567 said:
Love the mod. I'm gonna do it my next day off. How solid does it feel? Does anything feel lose on the back? Also do you think this would work with the mugen 4000 mah battery?
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Looks and fell you can't even tell you did the mod. I did nice clean cuts the battery cover was so close on my cuts a had to go back with sand paper as I was not getting cell service do to the antenna no connected. So take your time the OEM batt cover already has the outline of the battery so that cut is very easy. after that just lay the back cover in the outerbox and mark and cut you will be very happy with it.
I ended up doing it yesterday and I'm in love
. You really can't tell it's there. The only thing I'm wondering is the dimensions of the 4000 mah battery because I'm wondering if it will work with this mod. Can anyone chime in? Is it bigger then the OEM extended battery?
sumredhed567 said:
I ended up doing it yesterday and I'm in love
. You really can't tell it's there. The only thing I'm wondering is the dimensions of the 4000 mah battery because I'm wondering if it will work with this mod. Can anyone chime in? Is it bigger then the OEM extended battery?
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Well the 4000 mah battery has to be the same around so even if it is thicker I think the outerbox rubber will still give in and pull over it just fine.
Today I did the same case mods.
I purchased a used standard rezound back piece for $5 + $4 for shipping. This way if I screw up I only lose the used back piece.
Well I did a good tight job on the back piece. It's like HTC already put cutting lines inside the back piece to make it easier for us. I used a dremel tool with cutoff wheel. Also used a file to smooth it out.
On the defender box I cut the rectangle a little too low and had to lengthen the hole. But I don't think it matters that the hole is 1/8 inch larger than necessary.
I am generally pleased, but I suspect this leaves the phone more vulnerable to water damage if it becomes submerged in liquid.
Sorry to everyone for not checking on this thread in such a long time. This has had a very solid feel. I love the rezound. Also, as for the 4000mah battery. I looked at the youtube video about it. It is a tad thicker than the OEM extended battery. But I see no reason why it wouldn't fit. The silicon will stretch. I'm actually looking into getting the 4500mah battery from mugen for the thunderbolt to see if that will work. I don't mind the added bulk, obviously haha. I also need to clean my case up with my dremel. I've just been lazy. I can take pics of this phone later to show how it's held up. The only other thing is it is hard to fit the phone in screen out in the belt clip if you want to use it as a stand. With any mugen, imho, it will not fit that way at all. But regular face in, no battery will affect that.
I'd be careful about handing all that cash to mugen. Their batteries are under 80 percent of the claims.
http://batteryboss.org/
slydweis said:
Sorry to everyone for not checking on this thread in such a long time. This has had a very solid feel. I love the rezound. Also, as for the 4000mah battery. I looked at the youtube video about it. It is a tad thicker than the OEM extended battery. But I see no reason why it wouldn't fit. The silicon will stretch. I'm actually looking into getting the 4500mah battery from mugen for the thunderbolt to see if that will work. I don't mind the added bulk, obviously haha. I also need to clean my case up with my dremel. I've just been lazy. I can take pics of this phone later to show how it's held up. The only other thing is it is hard to fit the phone in screen out in the belt clip if you want to use it as a stand. With any mugen, imho, it will not fit that way at all. But regular face in, no battery will affect that.
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The OEM extended battery is pretty good and I got mine for $25. That's a pretty good deal.
HowardZ said:
I'd be careful about handing all that cash to mugen. Their batteries are under 80 percent of the claims.
http://batteryboss.org/
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Wow, that is very interesting. If OEM is the closest to what they state, I may just solder my other incredible 2 batteries together haha.
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The World's Largest Capacity Battery @ 10000mAh with NFC support
Fits the Galaxy note 3 with ANY size battery, including ZeroLemon Tri-Cell Extended Battery.
Compatible with all versions of Samsung Galaxy note 3.
Offers 3 layers of protection; Hard PC inside case; Wrap around TPU outside. Includes belt clip holster that also doubles as a kickstand.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GYD782A/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_mYs4sb168QVQZ
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ZeroLemon-S...t=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cases&hash=item43c43a6286
**********************************************************Review by @seand88*******************************************************************
The makers of Zero Lemon batteries have created a masterpiece for the Note 3! This case is not for the faint of heart as it is a bigger case but the sacrifice is 100% worth it in my eyes. There are both good and bad things to say about this case but mostly good! This review is going to cover all the important factors you would look for in a case review and Hopefully clarify all questions that you have. So with that let us get stared, up first is dimensions!
Dimensions
*This case boasts a whopping 157mm x 88mm x 20mm/6.18" x 3.46" x 0.79 (that is height, width, and depth in that order). As compared to the Note 3 without a case being 151.13mm x 79.248mm x 8.382mm/5.95” x 3.12” x 0.33. As you can see this case adds 0.46 of an inch to your phone, which is defiantly a big difference. Even though the case does add all that extra depth to your phone it is still usable and fits fairly comfortable in my hands (I have bigger hands). For those of you concerned about weight it weighs about 12.5 ounces (phone weight + case) which to put into perspective grab a bottle of water, I used a 16oz bottle, and it weights slightly less than that but around there. **
Handling & Grip
*With the Zero Lemon case, I can still reach nearly all buttons but using two hands helps a lot. There is a dot pattern on the sides of this case, which is extremely helpful as it adds a ton of grip to the phone and makes it very hard for it to slip out of your hand. The TPU case is also a harder backing and feels very dense and protective. One thing that I was extremely worried about was that when I pulled this giant phone out of my pocket I would end up taking the whole pocket with me, but because of the smooth finish on the TPU case, that problem was avoided.
Look & Feel
*The look of this phone is rather big, bulky, and heavy. As those things are true it will still fit into your pocket/pocketbook and depending on how tight your jeans are it can create a bulge in your pocket. The Zero Lemon case does feel rather nice in my hands has a durable smooth plastic feeling to it, I actually do not mind the extra weight as it gives the phone a secure feel to it. I feel as though if I dropped this phone it would never get damaged due to how resilient and secure this case is.
Tabs & Cutouts & Buttons
*The tabs on this case are okay, not great in my opinion. First off, the tab for the S-Pen has two plastic connectors that go into the hard shell of the case to keep it closed but those connectors are very much in the way when trying to get to your S-Pen, Which I use constantly. Those connectors do a good job at keeping the tab closed but are very annoying when trying to get the pen out. The Tab for the charging port can be annoying to open up but it does its job especially considering you will not be using it that often J(Remember this tab needs to be pushed all the way in, as it does not have connectors). The Tab for the headphone jack is also pretty easy to open and close, it also needs to be pushed in when not in use, and most headphones will fit If your headphones happen not to fit you can always buy a 3.5mm mini-jack adaptor.
*The Zero Lemon case has accounted for all the holes in your Note 3. They have implemented cutouts for the microphone, speaker, and all the other cutouts. I have not had any problems with people not being able to hear me or sound quality from the speaker. The buttons for the power button and the volume rockers are okay. I do like the volume rocker buttons as they have that satisfying click to them and are rather large. The power button however is very stiff for me and can take 1 to 3 pushes to get it to go. The Cutout for the camera is good you can still take pictures and the flash works great and does not bounce back due to the cutout.
Performance
I have not had the case very long only a little over a week but that first week I went 4 days without charging ( I tend to use my phone for only texting calling and email checking I also have it rooted running BajaRom 10.0 with greenify).*Other users have reported anywhere from 2 to even 7 days on a single charge. The performance of the battery really depends on how heavily you use your phone. As I continue to use this case, I will add more information on my performance with the battery and screenshots of battery times.
Accessories
The Zero Lemon case comes with a cleaning cloth, built in screen protector and a belt clip, which doubles as a kickstand. The belt clip is nice but considering the size of the case already plus what the belt clip adds, personally my friends and I think it just looks ridiculous. The screen protector is nice as it is built into the case already but it can easily*be taken out for an added tempered glass protector.*
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Assembly
*This Case can be a little tricky the first time you put it on, I have seen people and reviewers online not know how to put it on right when doing unboxing reviews, so we will discuss that here. First off, you will want to pull the TPU case off the hard plastic body. This is where people tend to have trouble is separating the hard plastic case in half. A trick that I use is to get a butter knife or a regular knife and separate one of the hard clips on the side and then stick the knife in-between the gap that is formed thus keeping the gap and making it easier to un separate the rest of the clips. With the case unseparated turn off your Note 3 and pull the back covering off and take out the stock battery. The place the amazing extended battery and place the phone into the case making sure to conjoin the two pieces together. Then add the TPU case and charge it for 12 hours it does not matter if the phone is on or off for this 12 hour initial charge.
*Conclusion*********
***********In conclusion, this case is simply amazing! It Excells both at its battery performance and being a rugged tough case. If you are a hunter, go camping a lot, businessman, or just do not want to charge your phone every night then is case is a must! For only $60 youget both a rugged case and the extended battery and shipping for me on Amazon was about a 50 cent charge! So if your looking for an amazing phone case this is a great buy!
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FAQS
*****Q-What are the dimensions?
*****A-157mm x 88mm x 20mm/6.18" x 3.46" x 0.79
Q- have you experienced signal loss?
A- I personally have not experienced any signal, wifi, *or data loss
*****Q- does NFC still work
*****A- Yes this case works with NFC as well as wifi charging
Q- where does this case ship from?
A-one case ships from Texas
*****Q- where can I buy this awesome case!
*****A-The case is sold on both Amazon and Ebay
***Pictures***
Jesus, I love the idea but how big will that thing be?
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It moved.
overkilled.. might as well go back to good old indestructible nokia phones. lol
BlueChris said:
Jesus, I love the idea but how big will that thing be?
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sounds like it is going to be a full on case and weight as much as a brick..
unlockingsky said:
overkilled.. might as well go back to good old indestructible nokia phones. lol
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yeah haha. I'd like it, in the size of an original battery.
actually I've just added my email to be advised of the note 3 samsung official battries. will be interesting to see prices etc... and the QI pad wireless charger. I've never owned more than 1 factory provided battery or wireless charging. but I can see how they would be useful. espcially when traveling etc..
battery links
http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-official-battery-3200mah.html
http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-official-extra-battery-kit.html
abit strange but I saw the qi pad there about an hour ago. now it has disappeared :/
entwicklun said:
sounds like it is going to be a full on case and weight as much as a brick..
yeah haha. I'd like it, in the size of an original battery.
actually I've just added my email to be advised of the note 3 samsung official battries. will be interesting to see prices etc... and the QI pad wireless charger. I've never owned more than 1 factory provided battery or wireless charging. but I can see how they would be useful. espcially when traveling etc..
battery links
http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-official-battery-3200mah.html
http://www.handtec.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-note-3-official-extra-battery-kit.html
abit strange but I saw the qi pad there about an hour ago. now it has disappeared :/
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i think it would be nice to have wireless access to your sd card and download mode in addition to wireless charging. this would be complete freedom from wires.
Facebook
News Update from ZeroLemon on their Facebook page.
Richluck said:
News Update from ZeroLemon on their Facebook page.
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Haha that's already from the OP and I think the reason this thread was created
This is great news for those of us not giving a sh!t about the extra bulk and weight in exchange for insane battery life. Loving the hell out of my ZeroLemon on note 2!
Sent from my note 2 ya bish!
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News Update from ZeroLemon on their Facebook page.
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Wow comes with a rugged case as well awesome. The 7000 for the s3 has a cheap TPU backing I'm happy to see this.
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I would be tempted to get this. Had it for my Note 2 n liked it
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xXJay_RXx said:
I would be tempted to get this. Had it for my Note 2 n liked it
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It was pretty good for the Note 2, but I only used it for a week before it sat in my drawer. Too bulky and the case wasn't the prettiest. It did function well as a battery though, but that wasn't enough for me. I preferred the N2 $25.00 OEM extra battery and charger combo. It was all the power I needed throughout the day.
With that said, 10k is a ton of mah. That would get me through a week. I'll wait till release before I judge this model though. I hope they improve the cut and fit of the case so I won't mind sporting it.
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It was pretty good for the Note 2, but I only used it for a week before it sat in my drawer. Too bulky and the case wasn't the prettiest. It did function well as a battery though, but that wasn't enough for me. I preferred the N2 $25.00 OEM extra battery and charger combo. It was all the power I needed throughout the day.
With that said, 10k is a ton of mah. That would get me through a week. I'll wait till release before I judge this model though. I hope they improve the cut and fit of the case so I won't mind sporting it.
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Yea it was never my every day battery neither. Whenever I get an android phone, I always get 2 spare batteries like I did this time. Even tho with the Note 2 I really didn't need them but I like to take advantage of the removable battery, which a lot of phones from other manufacturers aren't doing anymore, n get some spare batteries. I might get the ZL extended battery depending on the price and thickness. Id also like to see how that heavh duty case looks like
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If this covers the stylus over then it will be a no go. If it doesn't then I might be interested.
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Awesome news!
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Normally I buy bricks in the DIY... LOL
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No news yet? I've been stalking there Facebook and website for updates.
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SOB. I just bought the battery from that other thread, and now I see this. LOL I had the one for the Note 2. While I would actually prefer my Note 3 to have more thickness and weight than it does standard, the Note 2 version did wear on me. Yet, I am sure to get this one too and give it a shot. I love the battery life of the Note 2 version, especially since I switched ROMs. It lasts and lasts now!
The real problem for me is going to be the back cover. Its TPU plastic, which is really soft and rubbery.
If my phone feels like the back is just going to pop off with this cheap replacement there is no chance. Watch the video about the one for the Note II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMtFAScoKuk
I had the ZL for the SGS3, and the TPU case was very solid. I used it many times when I travelled for short business or ski trips, and I was totally pleased. There was no sense, whatsoever, that the case was ever going to fall off.
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Just got at Zerolemon Galaxy Note 3 10000mAh Battery and the Rugged case included. \
Link to product: http://zerolemon.com/product/zerole...fc-zeroshock-shockproofdustproof-rugged-case/
Tons of pics below. Please scroll down and give me a thanks!
UPDATE DEC 2 2013: GPS results - Damn Amazing see below
Simply put this is this greatest thing since sliced bread! The whole package is solid and feels super sturdy. I saw on their Facebook Page that other zerolemon rugged cases are too slippery but they added a rougher texture in this time.
Let’s talk about….. Packaging
It comes with:
1) The 10000mAh Battery (of course)
2) The Rugged Case
3) A Holster that serves as a kickstand for your video needs
4) A backplate
5) An Introductory Card
6) An Instruction Manual
All in a neat aluminum foil bag that came along with it.
Let’s talk about…… Size
This as expected is pretty big no doubt at 155x88x19.2mm. The total weight of phone + case + battery is at 340g which can be hefty for some people but ok for me. I prefer to hold something more sturdy.
Let’s talk about…… Battery Performance
The performance on this battery is absolutely mindblowing. This is my first zerolemon and definitely won’t be the last one.
I put the battery into a loop test with mx player cycling a 1080p clip at 30% brightness just for kicks and the phone literally went on for 2 DAYS without stopping. Here are some results to show the prowess of this battery pack.
Anyways, I’m bringing this up for a drive from Florida to Missouri so let’s see how this goes. I’ll post more practical real use stats once I get more out of this battery
I tried using the NFC on my friend’s Galaxy S4 phone and works perfectly. Just a slight tap on the back of the phone
Let’s talk about…… Case
The case is a hard plastic + soft shell design case. The type that you see typically Otterbox’s making. Not only zerolemon is good at making battery but they are damn good in making cases too. The rugged case on first sight feels very sturdy without the armor styling that you see with other brands like ballistics. It looks very subtle but definitely can tell it will take some major impact if necessary. The case side has dotted pattern for easier grip and makes it very hard to slide off your hands.
The case jack covers are securely in place and buttons are easy to press (get that nice feedback). All the microphone and speaker holes are well aligned.
The case also comes with a screen protector which you can easily take off if need to. I kept mine on and it does a pretty decent job.
Since this is a rugged case, it is built to drop (especially necessary when you have a 340g phone). The case’s corner are raised which helps impact absorption. I haven’t drop my phone yet (pray that won’t happen) but if ever did, this case will definitely save its behind if it ever happens.
Installation was a breeze with the instruction manual. Just need to take off the soft shell first then the hard plastic, then slip the phone inside and shut the PC. Slip the battery at the back and the soft shell then you are ready to go.
It also comes with a backplate for those regular batteries. Quite a nice touch for times I don’t need to carry at 10000mAh battery but still want the rugged protection. It’s also easier to access the microSD and sim card slot now with the backplate easily remove after you take out the soft shell
Camera and flash still works like a charm. The case hasn’t affect these functions at all.
Let’s talk about…… Holster
OK. I know some people may think why they add a holster (so 1990s) but in fact it is more useful than I originally thought it will be
It acts both a holster and as a kickstand. There are different standing angle that makes the phone easy to have various angles.
I don’t use a belt so the belt clip function serves differently for me. I hook this holster up to my messenger bag strap and it fits perfectly! The phone can be inserted to the holster with screen facing inside. That protects it from external damage to screen.
Let’s talk about…… Price
I got this for $59.99 on Amazon. I compared around other solution and there’s no brand that has this extended battery + rugged case combo. It also cost as much as an Otterbox (which is also 59.99 on Amazon) which makes me think this is an absolutely great deal when you get a battery with a rugged case just as, if not, better than Otterbox’s. Mugen has a Note 3 battery for 98.50 dollars with 60% of the capacity which is a total ripoff compare to this set.
Conclusion: 9 /10
The whole package feels so solid it’s quite incredible how low of a price it is asking for that is almost unbelievable. Adding up a Mugen with otterbox will end up to be around 160 dollars plus needing to dremel the otterbox case to make the mugen battery fit (which is also smaller capacity).
The Battery is definitely unbelievable as results shows and the case is just top notch. The only thing I don’t like so much is the weight but if you have so much good stuff in one package, guess it has to go somewhere
Really good stuff Zerolemon!
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Astonishing Battery Life
GPS results:
I'm using Google Map for a roadtrip from East Coast to West. Barely any stops in between and phone act as our GPS unit.
The results are truly increditble. At 30% brightness we lass through 1 day and 18 hours of GPS. That's just insanely long. I took this at 12% battery left. It can surely go on for much longer!
This could very well be the world's longest lasting battery for any smartphone!
Wow. Amazing job. Thanks
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Holy crap haha, ordering, i was waiting for a review like this! Thank you!
Can the plastic clear screen be removed or is it part of the case?
Edit: I was soo excited seeing the pics, I didn't even read your review. My bad! Yes, the plastic screen can be removed.
Amazing review! I am also wondering can the screen protector be removed? Or can I use it in conjoin with another screen protector already on my phone?
THANK YOU!!!!!
Just ordered!! Great reviews and pics!!!!!:good:
Many thanks to you ServerBob! Great review
I only miss a picture of the Note 3 + Rugged case compared to a normal note 3
Can't wait to get mine
Could you keep us up to date. I heard the case discolors after a while, and attracts a lot of dirt into corners
the samsung logo on the front side is half covered by the frame...
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the samsung logo on the front side is half covered by the frame...
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You care that much about seeing Samsung logo?
We need a drop test now!!!!
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Thanks for the detailed review! The case looks nicer than I expected.
ServerBob said:
Just got at Zerolemon Galaxy Note 3 10000mAh Battery and the Rugged case included. \
Link to product: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GYD782A
Tons of pics below. Please scroll down and give me a thanks!
Simply put this is this greatest thing since sliced bread! The whole package is solid and feels super sturdy. I saw on their Facebook Page that other zerolemon rugged cases are too slippery but they added a rougher texture in this time.
Let’s talk about….. Packaging
It comes with:
1)The 10000mAh Battery (of course)
2)The Rugged Case
3)A Holster that serves as a kickstand for your video needs
4)A backplate
5)An Introductory Card
6)An Instruction Manual
All in a neat aluminum foil bag that came along with it.
Let’s talk about…… Size
This as expected is pretty big no doubt at 155x88x19.2mm. The total weight of phone + case + battery is at 340g which can be hefty for some people but ok for me. I prefer to hold something more sturdy.
Let’s talk about…… Battery Performance
The performance on this battery is absolutely mindblowing. This is my first zerolemon and definitely won’t be the last one.
I put the battery into a loop test with mx player cycling a 1080p clip at 30% brightness just for kicks and the phone literally went on for 2 DAYS without stopping. Here are some results to show the prowess of this battery pack.
Anyways, I’m bringing this up for a drive from Florida to Missouri so let’s see how this goes. I’ll post more practical real use stats once I get more out of this battery
I tried using the NFC on my friend’s Galaxy S4 phone and works perfectly. Just a slight tap on the back of the phone
Let’s talk about…… Case
The case is a hard plastic + soft shell design case. The type that you see typically Otterbox’s making. Not only zerolemon is good at making battery but they are damn good in making cases too. The rugged case on first sight feels very sturdy without the armor styling that you see with other brands like ballistics. It looks very subtle but definitely can tell it will take some major impact if necessary. The case side has dotted pattern for easier grip and makes it very hard to slide off your hands.
The case jack covers are securely in place and buttons are easy to press (get that nice feedback). All the microphone and speaker holes are well aligned.
The case also comes with a screen protector which you can easily take off if need to. I kept mine on and it does a pretty decent job.
Since this is a rugged case, it is built to drop (especially necessary when you have a 340g phone). The case’s corner are raised which helps impact absorption. I haven’t drop my phone yet (pray that won’t happen) but if ever did, this case will definitely save its behind if it ever happens.
Installation was a breeze with the instruction manual. Just need to take off the soft shell first then the hard plastic, then slip the phone inside and shut the PC. Slip the battery at the back and the soft shell then you are ready to go.
It also comes with a backplate for those regular batteries. Quite a nice touch for times I don’t need to carry at 10000mAh battery but still want the rugged protection. It’s also easier to access the microSD and sim card slot now with the backplate easily remove after you take out the soft shell
Camera and flash still works like a charm. The case hasn’t affect these functions at all.
Let’s talk about…… Holster
OK. I know some people may think why they add a holster (so 1990s) but in fact it is more useful than I originally thought it will be
It acts both a holster and as a kickstand. There are different standing angle that makes the phone easy to have various angles.
I don’t use a belt so the belt clip function serves differently for me. I hook this holster up to my messenger bag strap and it fits perfectly! The phone can be inserted to the holster with screen facing inside. That protects it from external damage to screen.
Let’s talk about…… Price
I got this for $59.99 on Amazon. I compared around other solution and there’s no brand that has this extended battery + rugged case combo. It also cost as much as an Otterbox (which is also 59.99 on Amazon) which makes me think this is an absolutely great deal when you get a battery with a rugged case just as, if not, better than Otterbox’s. Mugen has a Note 3 battery for 98.50 dollars with 60% of the capacity which is a total ripoff compare to this set.
Conclusion: 9 /10
The whole package feels so solid it’s quite incredible how low of a price it is asking for that is almost unbelievable. Adding up a Mugen with otterbox will end up to be around 160 dollars plus needing to dremel the otterbox case to make the mugen battery fit (which is also smaller capacity).
The Battery is definitely unbelievable as results shows and the case is just top notch. The only thing I don’t like so much is the weight but if you have so much good stuff in one package, guess it has to go somewhere
Really good stuff Zerolemon!
Well constructed soft plastic shell case
Inner hard plastic free + Case
Extended Battery with phone
Original battery works
Use backplate when put on original battery
Easy SIM and microSD card removal
Holster
Phone with holster
Phone can stand up for vertical writing with holster
Astonishing Battery Life
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Great review man!
Great review. I ordered this blind. Now I know what i'll be getting and I can't wait. I was wondering if you noticed any weakening of cell or wifi connections? I had a ZL for my s3 and that was a (slight) issue
Are you running any heavy background apps? Like...me lol
**** sold out
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lol dont quote the original post hacktheplanet.
How long does it take to charge it via USB 3.0?
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How long does it take to charge it via USB 3.0?
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I also would like to know this.
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lol dont quote the original post hacktheplanet.
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Gawd I hate people who do that! Especially when it's like 50+ pics that need to load up and your just trying to get to read the next post...
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Looks great, glad they took their time with this. Looks like a beast battery/case for a beastly phone.
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I'm not one to create a post, but I just thought I would share the amazing results I'm having with this battery. I am a very heavy user, so the stock battery would need to be charged at least once to get me through the day. I was very skeptical prior to ordering the battery, however, after all the reviews I read on amazon I had to give the battery a shot.
I received the battery yesterday with a 58% charge and I used the phone sparingly. The next morning (today), I was going to vegas, which is the perfect opportunity to test the battery out. I took the phone off the charger at 530 am, fully charged, did some Web browsing/instagram/facebook etc. I used Pandora and Google maps the entire way to vegas which is a 3 hour trip. With everything at the max settings including screen brightness, all social media syncing and the battery is still going strong. I have not charged the battery since this morning at 530 am and it is now 1135 pm with the battery sitting at 4%. If you're on the fence about purchasing this battery, do it! Here are some screen shots for you all to enjoy:
One more thing, this was all done without wifi. I was on 4glte most of the time, but i also ran into areas where i had no service on the way to vegas. I wanted to see how much I could push the battery and it did extremely well.
Last shots before it goes lol
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Last shots before it goes lol
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interesting... I was just getting annoyed about charging my spare batteries and charging my external charger so might check into this.. I just hope it isn't too thick
It's not too thick, even with the seidio extended dilex case on it isn't too bulky.
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It's not too thick, even with the seidio extended dilex case on it isn't too bulky.
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thanks.. seems like that's one of the best ones? I heard the stock anker cover sucks
In my opinion, it is the best case for this battery. The stock anker cover is very slick and shiny, however it fits perfectly. The slick and shiny drawbacks didn't bother me too much, because I knew I was going to have the seidio extended dilex case on it. I was more concerned about the fitment of the anker cover, and it fit like a glove.
would you mind posting some pictures of the phone with the case?
Manofthehr said:
In my opinion, it is the best case for this battery. The stock anker cover is very slick and shiny, however it fits perfectly. The slick and shiny drawbacks didn't bother me too much, because I knew I was going to have the seidio extended dilex case on it. I was more concerned about the fitment of the anker cover, and it fit like a glove.
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I have this battery and it fits perfectly under the seidio extended ledger view. Basically a S view cover. I assume it would fit any of the seidio extended covers.
Here you go :
I'm using the mugen battery cover with kickstand and wireless charging with this battery. Perfect fit. They are only $19.99, but you have to request they send you the one with qi charging. Here's the link. http://www.ebay.com/itm/351003755089?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649