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[HTC Incredible S] rexlesaunder:
When it comes to extended batteries, Seidio comes to mind, I bought one for the Moto Droid quite some time ago, although it gave the device the much needed boost in battery life.

But still not a big fan of the added bulk to the device, so i haven't checked that site for a long time.

There should be some alternatives that can be found on ebay as well, just Google the brands you find and + review at the end to see if anyone is contributing any real user comments on it.
[HTC Incredible S] SuperTraxer:
I wouldn have little faith in extended batteries which do have the same size as the original one. If you don't want an added bulk, the only alternative is an external battery, such as zaggsparq. I've just bought one and are going to give a short review soon.
[HTC Incredible S] jkolner:
Here is a link that might be helpful LINK.
[HTC Incredible S] chobie:
It definitely did. And yeah it kinda looks about the same size but I'm not sure.
[HTC Incredible S] carolinaguy99:
The G2/DZ battery is slightly less is mAh at 1300 (vs 1450 in the IncS), but it works just fine in the IncS. I've got my wifes G2 battery in my phone while I break in the IncS battery. So any extended battery for the G2/DZ will work in the IncS.
[HTC Incredible S] ultim:
working 10% off code if anyone decide to get one - 123VC
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
I've ordered a Mugen battery but it will take some time to receive. When I get it I'll post some results..
[HTC Incredible S] mtb2104:
Awaits your review... :)
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
me to.... Iwait for a rewiew
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
I'll receive the battery hopefully tomorrow so I suppose I'll have some results by Tuesday..
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
Ok will wait you...
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
I ordered today to... I hope I do a great thing...
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
I have the Mugen battery in the phone from last night. I took it of the charger this morning at about 08:30 and now at 21:00 its at 50%. With original battery it would be about 35-40%. So there's a small difference indeed.

With the fact that for some unknown reason my phone burns 42mA at standby I guess it would be a good battery for most of you.
[HTC Incredible S] ultim:
Hi nikant, thanks for your input.

Can you keep us updated with your usage. I understand it will take some time for the new battery to embed in. Hopefully the battery will improve even more.

Also is the battery a lot heavier?

Sent from my mobile
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
50% at 21h! I think it's amazing....
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
I'll let some days pass and tell you again how long it lasts. I didn't notice any difference in size or weight.

@Nerazuro76 not after 21h.. at 21:00.. that's about after 12h.
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
still haven't charged the phone from yesterday morning as described in my previous post. It's 13:20 now and battery is at 18%

(I don't get how some guys even get two days with original battery.. unless you don't use WiFi at all.. or games.. and I'm not talking about constantly but an hour or two per day..)
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
I think it's a good battery, whit a good duration...
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
Just order one from Mugen Power (together with HTC Incredible S USB Desktop Cradle with 2nd battery slot). Should have it in 10 days... I will let you know about battery life and cradle after few days of testing...
[HTC Incredible S] Nerazurro76:
I ordered the desktop cradle whit the slot for second Battery to, but I live in Europe and they says that will arrive in two weeks, it's this normal?
[HTC Incredible S] ultim:
@nikant

has the battery got any better?
[HTC Incredible S] nikant:
I still get about 50% by the end of each day.. and since I charge it every night for some hours and my phone seems to eat power more than normal, I don't know if we can draw safe results from my battery..
[HTC Incredible S] jkolner:
How can the portrait cradel charge the Inc S, since the plug is on the side of the phone?
[HTC Incredible S] muzi_ko:
seidio

hello!

friends.

Innocell 1750mAh Slim Extended Life Battery..

the battery. for the incredible s compatible?

tahnk you...
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
Just received the battery. It took just 7 days for delivery from Hong Kong to London. Excly it took just 3 working days! Ordered on 20th Apr, 22nd-25th Bank Holidays (not working days), 27th received at 11:00!

Battery need to be fully charged for 12 hours, five times... I will post after that time if I can see any difference from normal battery...
[HTC Incredible S] tzuyang:
hows the initial use so far? do you get any significant benefit ?
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
can't see any difference so far... still formatting...

anyway I wouldn't recomended it...

Tomorrow will make final test, if can't get what I paid for, will claim refund... :mad:
[HTC Incredible S] mikelodean7:
I am using this one

Artwizz Powerbat with 2000mAh Power

it does a great job, and as far as i can see its REALLY 2000mAh, some extended batteries at amazon are not as powerfull as they are describted...
[HTC Incredible S] kiama:
any improvements?
[HTC Incredible S] wzu7:
im just monitor the product release just last 2 weeks

untill now

! but still not have the sample cover + price . Official from Mugen website also no news !!

Unfortunately, Yoobau also still not release the ext battery (IS)..!
[HTC Incredible S] Mercano:
Hello.

Browsing through the net, i found this original 2150 mah battery with a new door. I belive this should also fit the incredible S? That would be perfect!

http://shop.htcpedia.com/htc-extended-battery-and-door-2150mah.html
[HTC Incredible S] mtb2104:
Wow... I wonder if the camera shots will face some shadow problem?
[HTC Incredible S] ltcaugust13:
http://www.mugen-power-batteries.co...y-for-htc-incredible-s-with-battery-door.html
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
No improvements at all. Battery is piece of crap! Don't buy it. It says it is 1800mAh but battery life is much shorter then original 1400mAh from HTC!

They said to send them back current one and will be replaced with new one. Problem is not that battery is broken, Problem is that battery is not worth the price..

They didn't want to pay postage cost until I send them email that I am not going to pay for it. They replay:

"Please keep send us the postage receipt and we will refund you when we received the RMA package. Please write Mobile accessory when you send, Royal Post don't allow anyone send battery by air!".

I don't want battery replacement, I want full refund!

Don't buy anything from mugen-power-batteries.com!

Still haven't received the cradle... Need to wait over one month for it!

They say not to post anything bad about their company on blogs, forums, websites and reviews! If you help us, we help you. I rather lose my money then keep quite about their s***y batteries.
[HTC Incredible S] deepsky303:
Many thanks for your comments about this battery. Wanted to buy, but now changed my mind
[HTC Incredible S] yoitsbry:
I purchased same battery

I purchased same battery and have nothing but great things to say about it. It gives me about 30% longer battery life than the stock battery. It took about a week of charging to notice the difference.
[HTC Incredible S] gumot:
So,it seems like the mugan power didnt perform what we expected.

Anyone had tried other brand?

Momax,yoobau
[HTC Incredible S] titus1:
I've had great experience with Mugen battery in my old Desire. Way better than the stock.
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
Maybe the one for Desire is ok... Mugen battery for Incredible S is really bad, not worth the money...

Another Mugen Power Accessory Review:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=14158521&postcount=18

They sell crap!
[HTC Incredible S] ltcaugust13:
There's another brand. Seidio or something like that. Sells a lot of smartphone accessories also. Think they selling 1750mAh for about 49usd
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
Have u got a link? Can you post it?
[HTC Incredible S] ltcaugust13:
http://www.seidio.com/products.html
[HTC Incredible S] RicarduZonta:
This looks pretty damn good:

Seller says it's original, but I doubt it. Battery looks non Oem. Had similar products for my hd2 they were fine. I am concerned about the camera. Does it get a shade effect due to the fact that it has an edge over the level of the cam if u know what I mean. I am buying my Incredible s next week. I guess this will be the battery I buy, but it would be nice to hear a feedback from some of u. The clip on case looks fine as well. 24pounds

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ORIGINAL-HTC-...ltDomain_3&hash=item3cb89775ea#ht_2135wt_1139
[HTC Incredible S] wpra3:
bad idea, try to remove your phone door, and you will see significant drop in cell signal. They put some extended antenna onto the door. So make sure that the replacement had that, but the 1 on the pic doesn't seem to have 1.

From my experience this kind of battery last reallllly long, back when i still use my o2 life.
[HTC Incredible S] RicarduZonta:
You mean those little connectors? It think it has them. Am I wrong? U can see this pic if you open the auction.
[HTC Incredible S] wpra3:
oh yea i didnt see that pic, but there is no hole in the original 1. And I cant see the hole on the new door. I don't know if that makes any difference. However, buying this kind of thing is risky, to use it or not to use it, because if those connectors are dodgey you won't be able to get a signal.

If you do buy it, please leave a short review about the battery, to help other folks :)
[HTC Incredible S] RicarduZonta:
I do not see the reason why htc doesn't have extended batteries ready to be sold from day 1 for this phone. I would buy it for 2-3x more money than the unofficial one.

The idea of the unibody design is crap as well. Devices with this couldn't get official/unofficial extended batteries. In my country the desire hd got much cheaper than the incredible s, but I wouldn't buy that phone with a ~1200Ma battery, that is just bullocks and there is no ext batt support.

They should release a phone with more thickness and a built in 2500Ma battery with the same specs like the desire hd, desire s, incredible s. That would be the one I buy...
[HTC Incredible S] swatsor:
Man not really any worthy choices for extended batteries are there
[HTC Incredible S] d.cortez:
htc makes an OEM 2100 mAh battery and cover. it's sold in the US by Verizon wireless. i know it works because i used it with my Bell Inc S. i used it for about a week and it provided me the extra juice when needed. i returned it because i already had 2 extra batteries that i used with my HTC 7 Mozart before trading it for the Inc S. i haven't found any places other than Verizon that sell the battery.
[HTC Incredible S] wzu7:
from post 53 & 55, u can see the diff ext back door picture from other ext backdoor (not in picture)... i recommend this model for ext backdoor (signal as good as stock)....no problem with signal so far.

note : make sure ur pin (2 signal phone body) connected to this cover in 45 degree
[HTC Incredible S] tontiv:
what's the best slim battery with high capacity? i don't wanna remove and replace my back cover constantly :s it's not that easy to remove
[HTC Incredible S] d.cortez:
i'm using a Mugen 1800 mAh battery in my Inc S; it probably provides an extra 2-4 hours depending on my usage. not scientific results just based on my experience.
[HTC Incredible S] ezzkht:
1900 MAH

Anyone tried this battery before?

http://cgi.ebay.com/1900MAH-HIGH-CA...533511?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item2c5d755c87

The seller claims that the capacity is 1900 MAH and it has the same size as the OEM battery! US $13.55

Seller has ~5,000 items in stock
[HTC Incredible S] goblinIT:
Can't believe it... But maybe... Waiting 4 tests... Anyone want 2 try it?
[HTC Incredible S] wzu7:
ref to post #53

can someone confirm the ext backdoor cover truely original from htc ??

can we get/buy only the ext b/door only (already got 2 3500 mA)? TQ
[HTC Incredible S] MrPontus:
I don't think its an HTC original backdoor.

On the picture it says its for reference only.

I bought one of the red white yellow 3500mAh and two white with black text.

all delivered with the same backdoor, NOT the model on the pictures.

even if the one on the picture is HTC original you will get an other Chinese copy instead.

I'm happy with my (3500mAh)battery and backdoor. :)
[HTC Incredible S] wzu7:
@MrPontus

can i get the link where is u buy it ?!
[HTC Incredible S] trc001:
cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330579602077&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

Bought this item.Nice backdoor-looks like original,good quality.But i have problems with calibration :confused:

As seller says,i charged battery more than 10 hours.But no difference.I see topics with seidio and mugen power batteries-same problems.Android OS can't see extended batteries?Power tutor shows me,that battery is 1450 mah,as original HTC battery!

I want to know-how to calibrate that battery and where i can see more information about extended battery?(applications,such as power tutor)

And,as i know,i do not have to discharge battery to 0%?
[HTC Incredible S] MrPontus:
I see now that on the item I bought I received the same backdoor as on picture for that item, but the battery is identical to the one in #53

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270773263906&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT

the battery seems to last quite a bit longer than an other extended battery I also bought, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...753777&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT#ht_983wt_1396

(with this battery my phone died on first and second day (yes it did not last a full day, longer than the original) and when I came down to around 40-30% the percentage started to drop really fast, I could lose 5% in one minute with screen off, maybe it needed some kind of calibration)

@trc001, the app you are using cant read real mAh capacity, it just takes a standard value based on the phone you have, I had the same problem with my old HTC Desire, the app said maybe 1400mAh with all my batteries, original, 1800mAh Andida and extended 2600mAh battery

and now on my Incredible S it says 1450mAh on my original battery, an 2$ aftermarket Desire Z battery and both my 3500mAh batteries.

and yes, avoid 0% the battery should cut off before it's too critical, but when Li-ION batteries get too low an oxidation process starts in the battery, if voltage goes as low as 2.5V the battery could die, trying to charge a battery that has have this low voltage is not recommended, risk of explosion is now highly increased, specially if it's an Lithium-Polymer battery
[HTC Incredible S] trc001:
Thanks for help!

Now,i can normally use battery?Just charge it to 100% or much longer?

Good,i think my battery not the worth thing i bought :)
[HTC Incredible S] MrPontus:
battery will take longer time to reach 100% due to higher capacity, but 100% is 100% of the battery you are using, not based on the old battery.

with your app were you saw "1450mAh" I bet you can see the voltage, 4.2V is maximum for the Li-Ion, my battery charges up to 4197mV

so when the battery reaches levels close to 4.2V it's fully charged
[HTC Incredible S] IncredibleSlover:
Charging dock WITH extra battery slot!

What about this guys? http://shop.htcpedia.com/droid-incredible-2-s-desktop-charging-cradle-dock.html

It is a way for you to alternate batteries therefore extending battery life. I am not sure if it is a knock off. the company is called htc pedia shop. Let me know what you guys think because I was looking for a external battery charger and this comes with a slot to charge an extra battery!
[HTC Incredible S] MrPontus:
if you need a stand, dock and a charger in one it's good.

I'm not sure if the word "extending battery life" is the correct thing to say as you still need to turn off the phone and physicaly change the battery.

if you don't need the stand, or to do everything at the same time, a USB cable can help you with syncing to a computer and for the charger part you can get a charger for spare battery + USB outlet (=charge battery+phone at the same time) for 4$ shipping included
[HTC Incredible S] IncredibleSlover:
The thing is....is that I can take out my battery and put it in the charger while I have an extra battery charging in my phone via USB. That's what I meant. I don't want to always charge my one battery through my computer. Ive been looking at external battery chargers but they are all from Hong Kong and I heard that most of them are knockoffs that is my point.. I'm trying to find a non knockoff alternate way of charging an extra battery
[EVO 4G General] AdamLeonard:
Just saw the Evo 3D. I am very unhappy about the lack of the kickstand and the location of the charge port. I have an Evo now and I regularly have it plugged in with the kickstand out to serve as a hot spot for my laptop and to monitor my work email. Can't do that with the new design and I don't want to get a case that adds a stand into it - a case adds enough bulk by itself and a kickstand would only make it larger still.

I'm sure that HTC will now be selling a dock that acts as charger and holds the phone up like the kickstand would but that doesn't help me on the road. No kickstand and a side charge port really hurt weaken the phone's utility.

DELETE THIS THREAD. I'M MOVING THE COMMENT TO THE OFFICIAL 4G GENERAL DISCUSSION REGARDING THE 3D THREAD
[EVO 4G General] todah09:
They said a case us coming with a kickstand on it.....

sent from a terminal in the NIGHTLANDS.......
[EVO 4G General] phatmanxxl:
I read that sprint will have a case with the kickstand on it.
[EVO 4G General] novanosis85:
Did this really need its own thread?

Just post your problems in the other thread.
[EVO 4G General] AdamLeonard:
I didn't see another thread concerned with the kickstand when I reviewed those that the forum suggested I review before submitting this thread.
[Nexus One General] resinous:
Free T-Mobile Msg: Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing access may be blocked unless you add a Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing plan available at my.t-mobile.com

followed by this within seconds of the first msg :

Free T-Mobile Msg: Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing access has been blocked. Please add a Phone Tethering & Wi-Fi Sharing plan available at my.t-mobile.com

I remember them talking about cracking down on people tethering without a tether plan

but didn't think it was possible :(
[Nexus One General] mgorman:
I didn't get that message
[Nexus One General] erikiksaz:
Do you tether often? Or download a lot when you tether?

Maybe you're just one of those users that has exceeded what they consider "normal" and "average" usage.
[Nexus One General] krazichinaman:
How much data do you use a month?
[Nexus One General] resinous:
Never download. but I'm sure it's being exceeded when I play starcraft II lol.

I did stream Netflix heavily and would get capped to edge after hitting 5gb+ but that was months ago. I never received messages or got regulated after I stopped up until today while I was browsing casually.
[Nexus One General] albundy2010:
This crap should be illegal.
[Nexus One General] bwild:
I had heard that was going around, anyone know how they are doing it?
[Nexus One General] josemedina1983:
I think they are randomly sending ppl messages. They sent my gf a message today saying about parental control for 4.99 so kids dont go over minutes or messages. We have 3 lines and all three have unlimited everything so message was pretty lame.
[Nexus One General] negroplasty:
That's probably how they busted you, not quite aware of any phone that can play Starcraft II, all they would need to know is the servers used for the game... might have just been excessive use I suppose.
[Nexus One General] resinous:
played SCII while tethered from my phone to PC is what I meant. Not directly from my Nexus 1, lol.
[Nexus One General] negroplasty:
That's exactly what I meant, the only way you could do it would be through tethering...
[Nexus One General] georgemv:
Sent them an official letter asking them how they have come to this conclusion.

Have they been monitoring your traffic? If yes, did they have police permission to do so, and if yes on what grounds. Declare that you consider taking legal action against them for privacy concerns.
[Nexus One General] flibbertigibbet007:
Yeah there have been rumors that they'll start charging for those they believe are tethering without permission.

The only way they can discover this is if they are sniffing/recording your packets, and this is a major privacy concern, as even secure (https) communication can be read if they record the keys in a packet stream.

All your bank info, and email, and any other service you use, via tethering or just on the phone is potentially at risk if they are snooping around to see if you're tethering.
[Nexus One General] danger-rat:
Not really...

Your device broadcasts it's ID pretty much everywhere it goes. All they have to do is look for tablets going through their servers...
[Nexus One General] flibbertigibbet007:
You're going to have to define what you mean, because being in Networking/IT for 8 years, I know what you're saying but they still have to sniff your packets.

I think they're going based on data amount, from what people are saying. Which is why my family has not gotten a notice.
[Nexus One General] resinous:
I definitely abused the tethering privileges. I'm probably one of the select few to get this notice.
[Nexus One General] Mokurex:
But aren't you also breaking the rules since you're tethering without a tethering plan?
[Nexus One General] flibbertigibbet007:
My concern isn't about tethering my concern is that they are spying on data itself to tell that you are tethering. I work for a company that uses https for web mail. And that's a major privacy concern since we handle sensitive data.
[Nexus One General] danger-rat:
Well, from my limited knowledge, I believe that a service broadcasts certain information about itself in order to communicate effectively with other devices...

Hulu block android.

Web pages render for mobile devices.

When I log on to my bank from a new device, I have authenticate it (and it's not cookie based).

Digital fingerprints contain a ton of information that you, the user, make available to any service you interact with...

My guess is that the carrier looks at large data users, and scrutinizes the use. I would also say that the carrier is well within their rights to confirm that services using their network are authorized to do so?

Correct me if i'm wrong - it won't be the first time... xD

What I don't agree with is the fact that, if I pay for 5G of data, what the hell does it matter how I use it? If I tether my nook to download music it's wrong, but if I download it on my phone and transfer via SD that's OK? Just wierd to me...
[Nexus One General] flibbertigibbet007:
+Hulu, can tell based on browser data that is sent over http. and I believe flash also provides data about what system you're on. (also they can tell by your public ip address what you're probably using their service from, like a cell phone)

+Webpages, also they get browser responces in headers over http. And redirect you to a mobile page. (eg. m.website.com)

+Bank accounts, I know exactly what you mean about this, they normally can tell from IP address only. But other than that it's cookie, and Mac address(probably from a java call?)

In my opinion, I believe it's going beyond the Electronic Communications Privacy Act of 2000:

http://commdocs.house.gov/committees/judiciary/hju67343.000/hju67343_0.htm

But I don't know the full details of the act, I'm going on my understanding.

Of course I'm talking only about US Customers of ATandT.

Edit: So from what I've read, the privacy act would only not allow any information they can provide about how they know you're using tethering as evidence in a court case, so a lawsuit against them would ultimately win in the customers favor.
[Nexus One General] jurassicjockey:
This all reminds me of years ago, when cable high speed was just getting going. The @home service wanted an extra $10/month/computer if you had a network at home. How long ago did that die. How many people actually paid for it.

This will die as well, once the current congestion gets sorted out.
[Nexus One General] alostpacket:
Would be so awesome though... :D