Extended Battery Finds? - Galaxy S III General (US Carriers)

So, now that I've realized and begun the painful process of accepting my battery won't make it until my bed time (11ish). Anyone get a good find on an extended battery. Preferably one that doesn't require added bulk. A 2500 mah that fits the stock slot would be soooo nice
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Also interested in this. The phone is so thin a bigger battery might not add too much bulk anyway. Any word on official extended battery?

Just buy a spare battery.
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Nope, I went through that with a captivate. Not gonna keep switching, its too much work especially with a case
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Do a search in this or the Q&A forum. There was someone who found an expensive one but he was getting something like 40 hours usage! The battery comes with its own battery cover that will replace the stock cover.
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I'm trying to avoid adding bulk. However, what's the best one that would require a cover?
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Just received email reply from Seidio that they are going to make one for the G3 but wouldn't give me an ETA.

p_synthesis said:
Do a search in this or the Q&A forum. There was someone who found an expensive one but he was getting something like 40 hours usage! The battery comes with its own battery cover that will replace the stock cover.
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A link to that would be nice

Guys just get an Anker battery.....2200mah and I'm on 17+ hrs with 4+ hrs screen on time and still have 26% left
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BDorestant said:
Guys just get an Anker battery.....2200mah and I'm on 17+ hrs with 4+ hrs screen on time and still have 26% left
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Hmm isn't that only 100mah more than stock ? Seems completely pointless , what we need is at least 2500mah or above to get a benefit
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That's what I'm thinking.
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BDorestant said:
Guys just get an Anker battery.....2200mah and I'm on 17+ hrs with 4+ hrs screen on time and still have 26% left
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Link to this anker battery?
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Extended batteries are nice, but you can never find a decent case to fit one. I'll go through the trouble of pulling off my case to pop in my spare battery. :cyclops:

There's already a thread on this in q&a which is where this belongs. Maybe a mod can merge this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764204
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Samsung will probably put an official one out right?

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Is my battery life crappy because I made a mistake?

I let the thing drain until it turned off, then turned it back on and drain some more then charged it while it was off when I first got it.. should I get a new battery because right now I can barely last 8 hours with set cpu and all the stuff.. Ive done many calibration things but no change..
Juiceplotter.. Moderate use
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I think it's unlikely you ruined your battery but it couldn't hurt to swap it out at a Sprint store, I'm sure they would do that for you
Is it free?
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Crossrocker said:
Is it free?
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If you have insurance, yes
Ill just buy one. Thx
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Getting the battery to too low of a voltage can damage it, yes. It's unlikely you actually managed that though.
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Extended Protective Battery Case

I want to get a extended battery but haven't found a protective case anywhere for it. I don't want to get a extended battery if I can't find a extended case for it. Any suggestions anyone?
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Usually the case comes with the battery. Probably goes best in accessory section
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The battery comes with an extended door. I've never actually come across cases for phones with extended doors.
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I got one from moretalktime.com but i bought it on their ebay store. I don't use the faceplate but the back fits very well
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I got one from moretalktime.com but i bought it on their ebay store. I don't use the faceplate but the back fits very well
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I think it comes with just the door. It doesn't come with a protective case.
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There r actually two different items I bought the case on accident thinking it was the one w/ the battery but I use it a lot whenever I do use my extended battery.
edit: I am sorry because i guess they do not make it anymore, but I would email them because they did produce one at one time.
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Got my new 1800 mA battery today...

Gonna try out the epic touch battery...was definitely a tight fit in the phone, but it fits!
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Awesome, thanks for letting us know. I think you're the first to try one of those
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I read some reviews of the battery in Amazon before I ordered it...saw some people mention using it in the epic...just wanted to share the news in case others didn't know.
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I believe he was using sarcasm
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I believe he was using sarcasm
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Heh...yeah....I was going 50/50...
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I've had it for months. You will see the difference. It was stronger for the first week or 2 then lost some of its hold time but blows away my stock epic. I just ordered the anker 1800 from amazon for 11.99. Ill see how that one compares
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AOD_Corwin said:
I've had it for months. You will see the difference. It was stronger for the first week or 2 then lost some of its hold time but blows away my stock epic. I just ordered the anker 1800 from amazon for 11.99. Ill see how that one compares
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I got the 2x Anker 1800 with charger for 22 bucks and they've been pretty good to me so far.
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I got the 2x Anker 1800 with charger for 22 bucks and they've been pretty good to me so far.
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I was debating the Anker...ended up going Samsung...probably a waste of 9 bucks extra...
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Cluefree said:
I was debating the Anker...ended up going Samsung...probably a waste of 9 bucks extra...
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I think the OEM might hold it's life longer than Anker, I also have one and I enjoy having the small boost in battery life
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I think the OEM might hold it's life longer than Anker, I also have one and I enjoy having the small boost in battery life
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This. Lol if it was only $9 more for OEM it was more than worth it.
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Clue, how much did you pay for an OEM 1800, if you don't mind me asking?
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Paid $21...free shipping. Amazon...
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Guess I'm the lucky one. My local Sprint store rep just handed me one and said, "Here ya go! Let me know how it works for ya!"
So far, battery life is MUCH better on CM9/AOKP vs. stock battery.
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You can get 2 1800mah batteries on eBay for $12 and free shipping.
Also I've heard talk of a compatible 3500mah battery on Amazon (?). Going to check that out today.
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mjben said:
You can get 2 1800mah batteries on eBay for $12 and free shipping.
Also I've heard talk of a compatible 3500mah battery on Amazon (?). Going to check that out today.
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Those are not genuine oem batteries. They are Hong Kong knock offs.
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Cluefree said:
Paid $21...free shipping. Amazon...
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Which seller?
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andsamp said:
Which seller?
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HollyCellular...was good for me, but ymmv, standard disclaimers, plagues, wars, zombies not my fault if you try them...
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I want to verify that we are talking about using a battery designed for an Epic touch in and Epic slider. I have an SPH D700 that I need the best battery I can find without the backside footprint of the phone changing. Otherwise I wont be able to dock in my car anymore
I use the mp3 feature of my phone, all day, every day (podcasts and audible). Within weeks of a new battery (stock) I barely make it til 2pm before having to charge. If I can't find a battery that can carry the load I'm going to just have two and a drop in charger, switching them out during my usually 10 hour long work days.
Thanks in advance everyone.
Yes the Epic Touch Galaxy S2 1800 mAh battery fits perfectly and gives you 20% more battery life.
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so the battery life is better i bought one and had overheating issues and never went back

Unbeleivable

Got up this morning road to work listning to music 1 hour on bluetooth nearnly 2 hours and its still on 100% I cant run this beast down on heavy usage all day ...n1
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stesteste said:
Got up this morning road to work listning to music 1 hour on bluetooth nearnly 2 hours and its still on 100% I cant run this beast down on heavy usage all day ...n1
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I hope so, my note 2 arrived this morning and so far all I can say is WOW, it is awesome. The biggest problem with smartphones lately is their battery life so lets hope this is different!
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Got up this morning road to work listning to music 1 hour on bluetooth nearnly 2 hours and its still on 100% I cant run this beast down on heavy usage all day ...n1
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Stock or rooted? Which rom if rooted?
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Same here, I have challenged the battery on this phone to no end. I had a 15 hour and 22 minute "on charge" day yesterday with 4hours 44minutes screen on and the SOB was at 30% when I went to bed. The battery on this phone is unbelievable. I am using it stock, CF rooted, with nova.
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stesteste said:
Got up this morning road to work listning to music 1 hour on bluetooth nearnly 2 hours and its still on 100% I cant run this beast down on heavy usage all day ...n1
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Wow...that's amazing
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Stock or rooted? Which rom if rooted?
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I am rooted on omega 4 rom
But stock was also good I just like trying roms .
I am now on 80% 6 .1/2 hours 2 hours screen on time
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I must admit battery life is awesome I have been on battery for 5hrs 15m and have only used 20 percent my battery on my Old Phone Would be Almost dead Well done Sammy
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That's not true :banghead:
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That's not true :banghead:
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Whats not true ?
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@bushwilliams said:
Same here, I have challenged the battery on this phone to no end. I had a 15 hour and 22 minute "on charge" day yesterday with 4hours 44minutes screen on and the SOB was at 30% when I went to bed. The battery on this phone is unbelievable. I am using it stock, CF rooted, with nova.
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Nice drawings!!!
Jealous much?
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Sup guys
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Sup guys
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Pretty impressive
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Wow... Awsome
stesteste said:
I am rooted on omega 4 rom
But stock was also good I just like trying roms .
I am now on 80% 6 .1/2 hours 2 hours screen on time
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Thats really cool, I today used it heavily and got around 8 hours of screen on time.
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This thing is redicilously good. 3.5hrs screen time with 2-3hrs navigatin and still 37% left. 3g on with sync to 2 emails. Perfect device ever made.
Not letting me upload screenshots, sorry
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This just in! Phone lasts longer than expected and keeps users happy.
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I have note 1 and after reading this thread, I suddenly chnaged my mind and I am going to buy note 2.
Guys please share your experiences more !
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I wonder WTH I'm doing wrong? I just got my Note yesterday, charged it full last night and it's down less than half. I'm running Stock, with nothing else.
@bushwilliams said:
Same here, I have challenged the battery on this phone to no end. I had a 15 hour and 22 minute "on charge" day yesterday with 4hours 44minutes screen on and the SOB was at 30% when I went to bed. The battery on this phone is unbelievable. I am using it stock, CF rooted, with nova.
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Wtf..how is this possible....?
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..and please,how you guys set up yours phone?
Tnx
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[Q] about downloading

Hi I have a nexus 4 and I use my phone to download torrents and movies daily but am worried about the battery life so should I download with the charger connected or empty the battery and recharge again thanks alot
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alphatia said:
Hi I have a nexus 4 and I use my phone to download torrents and movies daily but am worried about the battery life so should I download with the charger connected or empty the battery and recharge again thanks alot
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you shouldn't have a problem downloading a 1 or 2gig movie within 30 minutes to an hr, it'll drain your battery half way regardless of kernel though.
If you're worried, you should stop pirating or Johnny Law will be on your rear. jkjk
To answer your question, just use it without connecting to the charger. Also, calibrating the battery is not necessary either.
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So draining the battery regularly doesn't hurt it?
So in conclusion connecting the charger hurts the battery?
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Keeping your battery at 100% all the time (letting your phone plugged into the charger) is literally the worst thing you could possibly do to the battery besides overheating it.
If you want to get the longest lifespan out of the battery, keep it between 40 and 80% and under 40°C (which is why the N4 starts throttling itself at 38°C)
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Keeping your battery at 100% all the time (letting your phone plugged into the charger) is literally the worst thing you could possibly do to the battery besides overheating it.
If you want to get the longest lifespan out of the battery, keep it between 40 and 80% and under 40°C (which is why the N4 starts throttling itself at 38°C)
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So I should download until the battery is at 40% the charge again right?
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alphatia said:
So I should download until the battery is at 40% the charge again right?
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That should be fine, yes.
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That should be fine, yes.
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Thanks a lot for replying
But the battery will die eventually
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alphatia said:
Thanks a lot for replying
But the battery will die eventually
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Of course it will. It's a battery. They only have so many charge cycles. You can always buy another. With a little effort the battery can be swapped out.
That's right anyway I just wanted to know the least way I can damage the battery while downloading. ..do u have a suggestion
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That's right anyway I just wanted to know the least way I can damage the battery while downloading. ..do u have a suggestion
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I can't give you advice on how to make piracy less damaging to your phone. That's against the rules.
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That's right anyway I just wanted to know the least way I can damage the battery while downloading. ..do u have a suggestion
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Use a computer or don't pirate media contents at all. :thumbup:
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Use a computer or don't pirate media contents at all. :thumbup:
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I just had my lawyer answer a ~1800 euro claim for some song that had magically found its way into my torrent downloading software. He charged me 208€.
Don't download pirated media..
He never said he was downloading copyrighted material... plenty of legal Ubuntu torrents available and last time I checked that's not piracy
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Guys am talking about not damaging my battery not the phone
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Anyway thanks all for your answers
So in conclusion
I should download until the battery drops to 40% and then recharge it
2- never leave the device connected all day
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That's right anyway I just wanted to know the least way I can damage the battery while downloading. ..do u have a suggestion
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Flash a different kernel, then both underclock and undervolt.
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Flash a different kernel, then both underclock and undervolt.
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Am already on custom kernel but my question is about how to download safely without killing the battery life cycle
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Am already on custom kernel but my question is about how to download safely without killing the battery life cycle
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Are u underclocked? are u undervolted??? That should keep your battery from overheating.
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Are u underclocked? are u undervolted??? That should keep your battery from overheating.
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Am using Franco kernel with a little under volt but my question is about the downloading technique ..should I download with the charger connected or without. In order to save the battery life cycles
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