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[HTC EVO 3D] JasonM79:
the high price is due to the cells in it. japan is the leader in that department where these cells come from for the 4000. i had two different brands before for my evo 4g, same mah, and sedios blew the other away - lasted twice as long - double the price of course. so know they are picking the better quality to use...... wish I could get a discount for backing them up... haha, never happen.

i to have a power button issue, seems i have to press a little harder on the right side to make it work, but i do have a small nitch for the mic area, maybe they had two different versions out already?? dont know.
[HTC EVO 3D] sdezrilov:
EDIT--- Not liking the back cover, the phone is sooo much nicer without that I had to remove it after one day. Not sure if if I will keep it.

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[HTC EVO 3D] bl8zeone360:
extended battery

http : //cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270782612248&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_2760wt_1031

Has anyone seen this battery yet? I like the battery door it comes with. I might try this one out, also you could probably use the seidio battery with this door.

ps: remove spaces on link..
[HTC EVO 3D] clavoie26:
Got my seidio 4000 mAh battery today and all's I can say is WOW It's forking Gorilla.
[HTC EVO 3D] rothlike:
Does the extended case for the battery show around the edges when taking a picture? Also, what kind of belt pouch could be used with the bigger size?
[HTC EVO 3D] clavoie26:
No the picture's are fine as far as belt clip I don't no.
[HTC EVO 3D] Chuck_IV:
WOW, you ain't kidding, that back looks awful. I'd rather tote around a few extra regular sized batteries than have that sticking off the back of my phone.
[HTC EVO 3D] duclet:
Yeah, that does seems better. I wonder when PowerSkin will come out with something for the EVO 3D. Has anyone used PowerSkin before?
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
i have the battery and not really worried about the back, plus when they release the convert combo it'll all go unnoticed (used to bigger back already because had extended on evo 4g)

so really not sure about the whole fuss. you cant have an extended battery and keep the original look(unless you want to waste money on the %10 more extended battery)

how is the charging for yall battery?

i reset battery stats but charging still seems to be off

like i charged it to 99% then pulled from wall and drop down to like 80 in less than an hour. seems like its doing/has the same problem as the evo 4G extended. But that was all solved with full root/SBC kernel/rom
[HTC EVO 3D] cds36:
That back look hideous.... straight Boo Boo !
[HTC EVO 3D] thx1200:
iGrip Car Mount Compatible?

I agree that the battery cover is something only its mother could love, but I need the juice. :-)

Does anybody know if it will fit in the iGrip car / vehicle mount for the EVO 3D?

This thing:

I can't really tell if it's too big or not or if the USB alignment will be way off. The vehicle mount has an insert which when removed allows fat cases to still fit -- even non-iGrip branded ones (my wife has a generic case and it works perfectly). I guess there's pretty much no way to know if it will work without trying. Has anybody tried?
[HTC EVO 3D] bitslizer:
it will not fit, the back of a stock slim battery EVO 3D + a TPU case is already snug against the back plate of the dock, the extended battery will add way too much bulk
[HTC EVO 3D] kenny111008:
does anyone know when the best buy platinum version of this battery will be available for purchase in stores? i do not like to buy things online so id much rather just walk into best buy and grab one...
[HTC EVO 3D] deadly3kys:
Hey guys am Qurious on why some of the people on this thread bought the "Seidio Innocell 4000 mAh super extended battery " with a back cover for $74.00 and i got me Two 3500mAh batterys plus the back cover for $24.99 on ebay. Can someone tell me the difference on why no one mentioned ebay ?
[HTC EVO 3D] kkwus74:
Link?
[HTC EVO 3D] deadly3kys:
Here ya go ( http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...06&ssPageName=ADME:L:OU:US:1123#ht_693wt_1185) I bought these batterys last week
[HTC EVO 3D] p3tr0s:
So hows the performance of the eBay batteries? At 3500mah that's double the stock mah, so what are your thoughts?
[HTC EVO 3D] deadly3kys:
Hey sorry for the late reply, i havent yet received the batteries, but when i do i will give you my reviews. I had the 3500mah batteries also for my old phone ( Samsung Vibrant) and it worked like a charm and i also got it from ebay. But from what i read on some threads here alot of people are saying that some batteries sold from ebay and amazon are false advertising the battery length, But i will see for myself when i get them. I will keep you guys posted.
[HTC EVO 3D] ChrisAC84:
I'm keeping my eye on this thread. Trying to decide which battery to get, if any
[HTC EVO 3D] No1ustad:
dependability... truer to actual mAh than chinese ones. Longevity...
[HTC EVO 3D] nervouschimp:
I have to agree that the rear cover for the Seidio 4000 is maybe the ugliest thing I have ever seen. Not only is the extended battery for the evo 3d really fat to begin with, but Seidio has added a thick foam padding to the inside of the cover, making it needlessly even thicker. The OG evo Seidio extended did not have the foam padding, so why does this new one?

Seidio, if you are reading this, my phone does not need to be aerodynamic... in fact, I would prefer that it not be. I chose the Seidio for my last evo because the back cover had very little hollow, wasted space.

Anyway, before the Seidio 4000 even arrived, I knew I would be modding it. I've trimmed down the motorboat cover, and combined it with the matte TPU case from TPU-Cases. The combined result is everything I hoped for. Pictures attached. Explanation to follow.
[HTC EVO 3D] xBryan:
love it, wat a great idea
[HTC EVO 3D] freeza:
My God, that is hideous!
[HTC EVO 3D] modembug:
That is terrible..
[HTC EVO 3D] King_tee:
Lol...tell us how you really feel.
[HTC EVO 3D] thx1200:
I prefer that over the original design! Good work.

Really, there's no way to make a honking huge battery look really good on a slim phone, but you did about the best that can be expected. Nice work.

Your design gave me an idea. If only there was an extended battery product that was detachable. You have a normal battery inside, but a special back cover that allows a detachable extra battery to clip on, then it would look like your design. It would allow normal docking since without the extended battery, it would be normal size. But when you need extra juice, you can clip on the booster battery. It could work the same way as all the portable charger products out there already, just a lot more convenient to carry around.
[HTC EVO 3D] EJerVJerO:
Really interested in hearing how you got this done. I been wanting to get the battery but not until I can find a way to make the cover look better.
[HTC EVO 3D] kenny111008:
id much rather take this over the original back door, any ideas on how to do this with the seidio active case??? id love that
[HTC EVO 3D] thankobidient:
Is the battery is firm in that thing or wont it falls when u straight up ur phone?
[HTC EVO 3D] harleyf150drvr:
I think the seidio extended back door looks better
[HTC EVO 3D] bitslizer:
Anyone willing to do a quick sticker pull on the seidio 3500 or 4000mah and report the markings underneath?
[HTC EVO 3D] swindoe:
That thing is hideous! Lol

Edit...makes a smartphone look retarded!
[HTC EVO 3D] johnsongrantr:
got mine today, it looks like every other extended battery back I've ever owned by the company.... epic 4g, evo 4g, hero, pre... it is what it is...

I'm looking forward to the active for the super extended battery, my evo will be a beast!

also did anyone notice on the card they sent with the battery it has a picture of what appears to be a active extended case w/ kickstand for what appears to be a evo 3d or sensation 4g?

EDIT: it's a thunderbolt..... my bad, hope we get one though!
[HTC EVO 3D] klbjr:
Can somebody who has this post some profile pics of it? Ready to pull the trigger but I have to admit the pics on Seidio's website are down right ugly! That looks NOTHING like the extended battery back on the OG EVO.
[HTC EVO 3D] DZLRULZ:
Why do you need a kickstand? With that battery the phone becomes a cube...
[HTC EVO 3D] stc1:
LOL Good one!
[HTC EVO 3D] stc1:
Here's another idea: Combine the kickstand with a mini battery access door. It could be a hinge that sticks out at a 90 degree angle. Then you wouldn't have to pull the entire back half of the phone off when changing a battery. Also it could have a secondary thin cover that slides in so the battery wouldn't be exposed when using the kickstand. The sliding door could be paper thin as it would only be exposed when the phone is "standing". It could be used with the charger port down or up. Just an idea, Rick
[HTC EVO 3D] Randy D:
Very Funny

That's about as perfect a description as you can get. LMAO
[HTC EVO 3D] blackroseMD1:
Looks aside...the battery is a beast. 8 hours 43 minutes 59 seconds on battery, 3 hours 59 minutes 26 seconds display on time...still at 48%. Stock battery would be dead by now, easily.

I can deal with an ugly battery door for this kind of performance.
[HTC EVO 3D] JoshuaAlba:
So what if it's ugly? You're not gonna have sex with it, are you (physically)? Bottom line is this battery is a beast and is worth the money. There might be cheaper ones on ebay, but remember you always get what you pay for. And if you're gonna get an extended battery, don't get one that's 500 mah more than stock go all out. I don't get why some people do that.
[HTC EVO 3D] theur:
People who have this, will the extended battery act as a kickstand?
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
Exactly this phone is a beast and needs a battery to follow suit. For my work functionality wins 110% of the time over looks . You're not going to a fashion show and I'm not ripping the back off my phone 3-5 times a day lol
[HTC EVO 3D] nervouschimp:
OK. I'll post another photo here and explain the motivation for my mod.

With the last evo, I had 2 seidio extended batteries. While one was in the phone, the other was on the wall charging.

I never had to plug the phone in to charge it ever, so it was always on my person.

The problem was that the seidio case was a real pain to take off, so swapping batteries was not the quick and elegant procedure I wanted it to be.

What I have done with the 3D, is cut out the back door and TPU case, so that the battery bay is always accessible. I have also glued down the modded seidio rear cover to the batteries, essentially making them external battery packs.

Now, I can swap between my extended batteries, without removing my case and back cover. No, the battery is not at risk of falling out. it is held in place very, very snug. The only time the batteries come out, is when I pull them out. I hope you can see in my photo where the battery now has a slot that the bottom of the camera module seats into. It all fits very well, and there is no wiggle or play.

This was strictly a utilitarian mod, not a cosmetic one, but it turns out the phone is now much slimmer than it was with the stock seidio battery door, and the silly motorboat look is gone.

Image attached.
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
I guess a somewhat good idea. But not worth the time and effort of 99% of users imo. Cutting the back is risky and no one wants to risk a battery falling out. Also idk many people who need a quick battery swap for 4000 mah batteries (fyi I know I'm buying the extended battery so I dont EVER have to replace the battery in the back lol). That's a ridiculous amount of battery time and around 200 dollars for both batteries and a reliable external charger.
[HTC EVO 3D] nervouschimp:
The battery will not fall out ever. I can hold the phone upside down, and smack it against my palm... without showing this mod to you in person, and letting you hold the phone, there's really no way to convey how sturdy the battery is seated. I would be skeptical too, so I don't blame you for worrying about it.

Yes, I totally agree that this mod is not for most users. I mod my stuff to fit my specific needs and wants. It's just what I do. I mod all my gear.

I pay for sprint hotspot, and use it all time with my xoom and my macbook. I leave hotspot running for hours without ever worrying about having to plug in.

On the subject of quality wall chargers, I am using the Revive Unicharger with the Seidio 4000's and it works perfectly.
[HTC EVO 3D] nervouschimp:
Also, an additional positive side-effect of my mod is that I get to have the extended battery life while keeping quality buttons on the stock rear cover. The power button on the seidio cover really sucks.

Also, although the boat shape of the seidio cover looks like it protects the camera glass, I found my fingers naturally keep coming to a rest in that groove, leaving finger prints. Not a problem anymore, especially with the coverage of the TPU case.
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
absolutely not

put on side and it will fall
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
is there any case/holster available NOW for the extended? i guess they would have to be made by siedio though

im waiting on the extended covert
[HTC EVO 3D] jovanbell:
http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd4-hkr5hev3dx.htm

too freakin funny
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
whats so funny?
[HTC EVO 3D] jovanbell:
Looking at the side view, that freakin case looks bomb proof. Its so... so... Idk, ugly. But if it works for you, I guess it does then. It wont make it past TSA for sure...
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
Life is good with the siedio battery
[HTC EVO 3D] steal25:
evo 3d convert and active for extended batteries now shipping. I just ordered the active. I wanted the convert,I had and really like it for my 4G, But I didn't like the idea of the camera cover. So the active it is! We'll see how it is when it gets here.
[HTC EVO 3D] johnsongrantr:
also use code summer11 for 15% off order
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
It was in the op lol
[HTC EVO 3D] steal25:
I forgot to mention that, but I did, Wasn't it you that posted it aray? active with shipping $31 and change with the 15% off.
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
Yeah in general section last week or sometime ago lol
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
Thanks, just ordered
[HTC EVO 3D] Keanen:
How is everyone's power button? Is it loosening? I am about to pull the trigger on the 4000 but am worried about this.
[HTC EVO 3D] SayWhat10:
Mine isnt that bad at all, seems to got a tad easier too

Plus i remember on my evo 3D, my phone would turn on just by putting it into the holster(power button too sensitive)

so i think its fine, my phone will only turn on when i really want it to

it definitely is not that hard to push down and turn on as everybody is saying
[HTC EVO 3D] Keanen:
Sounds good, thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
Yeah mine is great no problems what so ever. Battery life is amazing and I thought it would make the phone a lot bigger but to my surprise it didn't. The back is not as bad as people are saying. Phone works for days now :D . This imo is mandatory for any hardcore user
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
The only thing that's stopping me from getting one is the fact that it won't fit in any car dock.

*Edited for spelling error
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
Yeah that is true
[HTC EVO 3D] spencer88:
I may not even get one anyways because battery life off the stock battery is so damn good.
[HTC EVO 3D] steal25:
I'm not sure if its the jack on my headphones or the cover being a bit thicker, But is anyone having problems with headphones not seating properly? It seems to me that the extended cover is a bit thicker than the stock cover and not allowing the jack to sit properly. I'm gonna swap out covers and see if thats the problem, just wondering if anyone else has noticed that.
[HTC EVO 3D] Jokerzwyld:
Thinking about just getting an extra regular battery to keep in the dock once we get permanent root since the extended batteries covers look horrid.

Sent from my oc'd 3vo with XDA PREMIUM APP
[HTC EVO 3D] steal25:
seidios dock works with their extended batteries.

Sent from my soon to be MIKopted EVO3D!
[HTC EVO 3D] AyyRayy:
The back really isn't bad at all
[HTC EVO 3D] Jokerzwyld:
I like slim phones because I keep it in my back pocket. The extra bulk is not something I can deal with. My phone and my wife's both have the same charging port so i have chargers in the house, car, a cord in my laptop case and a couple of extras so i am never far from a charger either.

Sent from my oc'd 3vo with XDA PREMIUM APP
[HTC EVO 3D] mizerab1e:
I got some pictures for you guys since no one posted a good one yet. I also included a pic of the beast mode (rugged case) for your pleasure.
[HTC EVO 3D] demo27vol1:
Review of this battery. Doesn't look that bad next to the evo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWm-OZXJE3k&feature=feedu
[HTC EVO 3D] ChrisAC84:
This review made me want one lol. Now I have to have this
[HTC EVO 3D] duclet:
It really doesn't look as bad as I thought. Maybe I will buy it now. Thanks.
[HTC EVO 3D] klbjr:
Thank you! It's actually not as bad as I thought. Just pulled the trigger. Seidio can thank you for another sale because until I saw those pics I was a little hesitant.
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
so ive heard the call quality gets reduced badly because there is no hole for the mic?

please respond :)
[HTC EVO 3D] klubhead:
Call quality is exactly the same and the battery doesn't look bad at all IMO.

Online images of the extended battery make it look terrible for some reason, i thought the same about the evo4G extended, tho it's not nearly as bad as you would think. It reminds me a whole lot of the evo4G's extended, almost exactly.

It doesn't feel as cheap as everyone is making it sound. The power button is a little harder to press, tho i would rather it be like this than 'hairpin trigger' style with the stock battery cover.. it's not impossibly hard to press, just takes a tad bit more pressure than the stock cover.

The battery life is absolutely amazing, i'm on 7 hours and my battery is still at 100%.. this is after extensive use all around (calls, texts, browsing, streaming video, gaming, etc... about 4hrs of use, 3hrs of standby)

My overall opinion:

Performance: If you want ridiculously long lasting battery life - Get it

Look/feel: If you had the extended for the evo4G and didn't mind the size - Get it
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
Well thanks for the review...but i dont believe a **** of that 100% juice thats left...wouldnt be suprised if a bug kicked in and suddenly you get a 10% battery left warning.
[HTC EVO 3D] taparoo:
My extended battery just arrived yesterday, and I ordered the active extended case with it as well. While I agree with people who say the included replacement cover looks ugly, it really does look better in person. It's not winning any beauty contests or anything, but it's not as awful as some of the pictures make it seem. And the active extended case I purchased with it actually makes it look A LOT better, without adding much extra bulk.

I guess the way I justify the extra bulk is by comparing it to something like that crazy otterbox case. It's really not much more bulk than that, and you get what seems like more than twice the battery life, which is $$. On the first day, without doing a proper charge cycle, I was sitting at the phillies game with 4g on constantly checking on updates of the Hunter Pence trade that was going on at the same time. My battery bar didn't move from the time the game started(7pm) until the time I got home and plugged it in, which was around midnight. I was impressed, usually constant use with 4G on will deplete my battery at least 50% in that same time-frame.

Plus, the more I use it, the more I am growing to like the look and feel of it. If you feel like you can deal with the extra bulk, I say go for it, and this is coming from someone who used a naked Evo 4G for a year.
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
someone knows a coupon code?

its still summer here, but the coupon code summer11 aint working anymore :(
[HTC EVO 3D] duclet:
Can you post some pictures with your active case?
[HTC EVO 3D] IRatchett:
HWKPNS

10% off
[HTC EVO 3D] doctor ladd:
I went for the active, its very thin and the phone is no longer comfortable to hold. I think the convert was the right choice.
[HTC EVO 3D] rothlike:
I have a 4000 mAh coming in tomorrow and I need to find a belt pouch that will fit the phone. Anyone have any suggestions?
[HTC EVO 3D] Keanen:
I just received mine today. I ordered the "Extended Value Pack" along with it http://www.seidioonline.com/product-p/bd5-hkr5hev3dx.htm because it comes with a surface case for the extended battery and the belt clip. The rugged stuff is just bonus.
[HTC EVO 3D] No1ustad:
fyi: if you place a toothpick under the stand, it shifts the weight just enough to have it work as a stand on a level surface. i'm thinking about reworking the plastic or placing a thin line of something on the edge to have it stand on it's own...
[HTC EVO 3D] biohazerd87:
There is a microphone hole in the bottom of the case, I have this battery and I love it! Works great, highly recommend. With average use it will last two days no problem. Even with heavy use it will last you 12 or more hours.
[HTC EVO 3D] gnargoyle11:
Big success!!!!

So I hated how hard the power button was to push. I tried for an hour or two to modify the nub on the inside to allow it to push the innards button better, by means of hot glue. epic fail. so I got frustrated, realized the OEM HTC back covers power button is the exact same size as the seidios, just nicer. so i ripped it out of the stock cover and put it into the seidio. no adhesive or anything, just stuck it in the hole snug and put the seidio cover on my 3d.

FITS PERFECT, button acts exactly the way the stock button did. it has a nice spring to it again. trigger like a hairpin.

the best part? the button was only held in place to the stock cover with these rubber band type pieces on either side, attached to a small nub on the left and right inside. (probably just to keep it in place secure during a battery swap. luckily I do not need to do any of those with 4000 mah) So that means, if i ever have to go back to the stock cover to take it into the store or anything, it will take 30 seconds to make the stock cover the way it was
[HTC EVO 3D] borgqueenx:
What is heavy use? what are you doing on heavy use and what antennas are on?
[HTC EVO 3D] biohazerd87:
I can leave 4G on all day and it doesn't seem to effect that battery much. My awake time for the day is 9 hours and I'm still at 84% battery. I constantly check email, text, web surf, watch videos, etc.

I can use wireless tether unplugged (power) for 3 to 4 hours (while constantly downloading data, torrents) over 4G before the phone will die.
[HTC EVO 3D] Keanen:
That's impressive. I am on my second day with my 4000 and I am at 63% with about 150 inbound emails through Exchange (didn't read them all on the phone) and a couple dozen in Gmail along with a dozen text.

I am happy with my purchase.
[HTC EVO 3D] biohazerd87:
I have my background data turned off which really helps. I'm on my phone so much there is no point in leaving this feature on, which just drains battery life while enabled. I also use WiFi when I can which really helps battery life. I also disable 4G when I know I won't have access. I've also changed my 4G timeout settings which helps battery life.
[HTC EVO 3D] JasonM79:
just got my rugged case in the mail today - and it is awesome.... protects all the ports, camera, and can take a good drop now out of the truck if it so desires.
[HTC EVO 3D] klubhead:
lol well i'm not saying still literally at 100%, i'm saying the bars under battery in settings hasn't dropped.. it may have been at 91% and didn't drop that first bar yet..

regardless.. after about a week now, i'll unplug my phone around 11am-12pm, and won't plug it in till around 3-4am and my percentage (using custom rom with bat.% in status bar) ranges from 75-85 depending on how much i use it
[HTC EVO 3D] frankrmz:
Any pics with rugged case on please would appreciate. Also where is the best place to but this battery from?
[HTC EVO 3D] Newklearx3:
Just bought it outta impulse. Hopefully I like it. I never liked big phones :/
[HTC EVO 3D] THunDA:
Good idea, just did it and it definitely feels better.