yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
Yeah, lithium differs from other chemistry batteries. NiCd (and NiMH to lesser degree) need to be fully cycled (and -deltaV charged) once in a while or the electrolyte separates and crystallizes on the plates. Lithium-Ion cells must stay between around 3.2~4.2v or they can be damaged or explode, while 3.6ish (50%) is the most desired for longevity. That's why they are at around 50% charge when you buy them. To keep a long shelf-life.
[Captivate Accessories] falacer:
I just replaced my original battery with an Anker 1800mAh and the life of my phone is amazing again! Ordered it through Amazon.
[Captivate Accessories] Rizz67:
I ordered a set of 2 plus the charger from Amazon and I am currently VERY pleased with the results. For 20 bucks, it's hard to beat. I have been doing the suggested full battery cycles with both of them at first. (Fully Charge (using charger that it came with) to discharge) Currently I am at 46% with 18 hrs on it. Granted I do turn my data off before I go to bed, seems useless to have on when I am sleeping. However, I was only getting aroun 6 hrs of use just with minimal use. I realize these results will probably lessen, but If i can get 10 hrs I will be happy.
[Captivate Accessories] MrSwiss876:
I just received mine today and i plugged put in the phone right away, it had 63%, shud i down completely then fully charge it and calibrate it?
[Captivate Accessories] everest.deth:
Got any links to it? :P

On a related note, I heard that the battery on the epic 4G touch is exactly the same size, however it contains 1850mAh. Thinking about buying an OEM of that, anyone heard such thing?

EDIT: SUCH A DOUCHEEEEEEEEEEE

Landed on page 20th, and thought that was the start of the thread. LOL
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
^^ Did you read the OP? ;)
[Captivate Accessories] bravomail:
Calibration is overrated. But fully discharging and fully charging will extend the life of battery (less charge cycles).
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
Bad clown! Don't contribute to ignorance.
[Captivate Accessories] MrSwiss876:
seriously having some battery draining issues.....i got a 1800mAh battery and withing 15 mins i'm down to 90% :-/ and basically ....if i use the phone constantly...i'm bound to run out within a few hours :-/ .........any suggestions as to what cud possibly be draining my battery so badly? .
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
You sure that's the OEM? :rolleyes:

I got 8.5 hours before hitting 90% on Doc Master's V8 even though WiFi won't turn off. You might have a bad flash or bad battery. Format everything and try again, then watch to see if CPU idles properly and WiFi turns off with the screen, and apps are behaving. A drain like that should make your phone very hot if it's really using 10% that fast.
[Captivate Accessories] MrSwiss876:
heres a screenshot.....i notice also when its in sleep it runs down quite quickly also
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
You should be asking this in the Q&A section for your ROM and also read everything in both the Q&A and Dev section about that specific ROM, whichever one it is. There are probably others experiencing the same issues. I would not suspect this is caused by the Epic 4G battery.
[Captivate Accessories] zeronothing:
I had been experiencing bad battery life on my captivate running CM7 and CM9. So I always used a deodexed ROM for my captivate which seem to be better on battery. When I found out about the Epic battery fitting my captivate I logged on to Amazon and purchased one of them right away and boy I'm glad I did. It has made all the difference in the world even running CM9. I now easily last all day. where as I had to plug my phone in at least 8 hours into my day. I highly recommend the Epic battery if you have a Captivate.
[Captivate Accessories] cas0404:
hi, i wanna try this new battery but i see there are 2 options:

mobilecityonline:

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=28506

From: 19.99

samsung:

http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EB625152VABSTD

From: 39.99

has anyone try the one from Official Samsung page?

why mobilecityonline is selling this for half price?
[Captivate Accessories] zeronothing:
They are both the same battery. Buying it straight from Samsung means your paying the inflated price. I purchased that same battery from Amazon which was right around $19-$20 bucks. I'm glad I bought it to because it lasts me all day.
[Captivate Accessories] cas0404:
do you have the link from Amazon?
[Captivate Accessories] falacer:
I have the one linked below and I can charge it at work in the morning and the charge will last me all day. Very happy with it for the cost.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004KVTNYE/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01
[Captivate Accessories] tornadolf:
amazon.com/gp/product/B005LPETVK/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i01

This is an Amazon link for the Epic battery. I bough from seller "Dependable Resource", battery was genuine Samsung.
[Captivate Accessories] vdupham:
I bought the new battery today . I read the first time using instruction , but I still do not understand , Can you help me ?

1.Full charge and discharge 4, 5 times ????
[Captivate Accessories] JimmyD_92:
Charge to 100%, use the phone until it shuts off from low battery, then recharge to 100% without using it. 2-3 cycles should be plenty.
[Captivate Accessories] tornadolf:
Is it the Samsung battery? Then, in my experience, you just pop it in and don't give it another thought.
[Captivate Accessories] hshaikh:
Hi guys,

So i dont know if i trust the Anker one. but the original samsung 1800MAH seems good. also i got the same battery in the original post for only $12 including shipping from amazon

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Stand...for+Samsung+Epic+4G+Touch+SPH-D710+EB625152VA

do you guys think i made a mistake or is the samsung a bettery choice?
[Captivate Accessories] nok6100:
I have seen both the Samsung and Anker battery in action, and both perform equally well in my opinion. Personally I just stick with the Samsung, but would not hesitate to purchase the Anker one if I needed to. :cool:
[Captivate Accessories] hshaikh:
so i just got the samsung 1800 Mah in the mail, sharging it now and will wipe battery stat after. i recently bought the captivate used from craigslist. by the look of the phone I would say it was 6 months to a year old. i got a good price. the original battery manufacture date is 07/2010.

that being said I assume there is some wear involved in the old battery. what do you guys think the old battery was rated at? so i know what to expect. iwas getting about 16 hours with the old battery with moderate use. so bearly a day
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
Expect very close to 24 hours with the same use. It sounds like you're on ICS. That was the worst for battery life.
[Captivate Accessories] hshaikh:
yes i am on CM9. so will it still run 24 hours you think. i dont mind charging everyday i just wanted to make sure it lasts a full day. before it was like 16 hours. so if it was a long day and i dont get home until midnight it may not have lasted

also i see you are using a jelly bean version for the cappy. do you think that is better than ICS?
[Captivate Accessories] garr89:
So no clear cut winner between the Samsung battery and the Anker battery, correct?
[Captivate Accessories] hshaikh:
i dont think there was a consensus. but if there are equal id go with OEM samsung just becuase it will probably be more reliable in the long run. I always buy cheap chinese accesories (cases, headphones, screen protectors, memory cards) but the one thing where i dont compromise is chargers and batteries.
[Captivate Accessories] nok6100:
ICS was worst for battery life? I think froyo and gingerbread would be worse, ICS gives really good battery life, JB is good on the battery too, if you install a good build of it (ie.DT) IMHO. :cool:
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
I was getting up to 6 days on this battery with 2.3.6 and thunderbolt. That was Saurom. ICS dropped it to 2 days on the same use. JB is at about 2.5 days. So it's a little better, but right now that's with something keeping WiFi on 100%.

@hshaikh Yes, I think JB is as good if not better than ICS right now, and getting better. I've been doing nightlies so no-wipe flashes. I got the 24 hours based on the increase to 1800 from probably under 1200 if your battery is the original 1500. They do wear down.
[Captivate Accessories] fohdeesha:
What an excellent thread - Just ordered the Anker 2 pack. Will give the second one to my girlfriend for her captivate, she's going to love not having her phone die every evening
[Captivate Accessories] hshaikh:
correct me if im wrong. i find cyanogenmod the best and most stable rom out there. i ussualy only use their products. so im on CM9 stable. i will upgrade to cm 10 when they make it for the captivate

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o yea btw. this is what I got with the samsung 1800 MAH battery, running CM9. also im always on edge, 25% brightness.

- total time was about 30 hours, that included about 1 hour of calls, 4-5 hours of music. total screen on time was 3.5 hours. the screen on time was mainly web browsing over edge and texting.
[Captivate Accessories] fohdeesha:
A bit off topic, but hellybean is a cm10 rom for the captivate. I've been using slimICS and slimbean, and just switched to hellybean. Hellybean is SO much faster and snappier than slimbean, and hasn't had a single issue! I highly suggest trying it out.
[Captivate Accessories] r0n d0n:
I completely agree. Helly bean is bad ass. That will help get some extra bang for your new investment.
[Captivate Accessories] master2828:
Awesome thread love the idea and I want to get a pair for me and the wife. Was wondering if any canadians had found a cheap price with asonable shipping for an oem or anker battery,

Thanks.

Edit: best price I could find was 32 all in from amazon (freakin $18 shipping arg sometimes online shopping from Canada really sucks)
[Captivate Accessories] djxs:
I bought the OEM (1800mA) from The Cell Guru and it was $23.37 total, with shipping to Canada. I received it in five business days.
[Captivate Accessories] master2828:
Thanks, I guess I got a pretty good deal then, my order was for 2 batteries for $32

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B005LBEGAI/ref=pe_175190_21431760_M2T1_SC_3p_dp_1 bought from seller simple cell inc for 8.90 each + shipping = $31.27
[Captivate Accessories] djxs:
It had 35% left when I put it in, that was yesterday at around 2pm. I always have WiFi enabled for SIP and used it moderately, today I still have 6% and its taking awhile to drain, so I'm very impressed so far with this battery.

Sent from my SGH-I897 using Xparent ICS Blue Tapatalk 2
[Captivate Accessories] archildroid:
Hello, I'm going to purchase this battery also. Does it fit good in Captivate? And does it charge as it should? I've read a lot of reviews about complaining, that some batteries don't charge, so I'm a bit worried.

Thanks in advance.
[Captivate Accessories] elyotbuang:
thus the shipment covers Vegas, nevada?
[Captivate Accessories] master2828:
I have been running the new battery in 2 captivates for a couple weeks and it works perfectly, just make sure you calibrate it. Replacing the 1.5 year old battery with this one is such a great choice I'm 7 hours on battery right now and at 78. I usually go to sleep with it at around 30-40, used to be dead by bedtime.

Also fits just fine, didn't have to struggle or force it closed.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Thanks for the heads up! Here is the cheapest I could find a new one with shipping from a US seller for the original Samsung OEM:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...526369?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item27c9bffa21

if you want a non OEM battery from a US seller, this is the cheapest available:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-1800mAh...779087?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item35bfb8158f

and here is the one I ordered, same thing if you do not mind waiting a couple of weeks since it's coming from China.

**linked removed temporarily**
[Captivate Accessories] P1x44r:
Thanks for the link, I just ordered one to upgrade from my aging 1500 mAh OEM.
[Captivate Accessories] tonitron1:
can anyone confirm with me if the batteries selling on ebay from china work like normal?

I ordered the 1650mAh batteries from ebay a couple days ago, and i hope these will work and will last.

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/260991172718?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2648

anyone have any experience with them? or am i better off buying original samsung batteries like that EPIC 4G one on this thread?
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
In the last link I posted above, it's to the OEM Samsung battery for $3.49. Cheapest out there for the original battery (1800 Mah)... Have to wait about two weeks for it but my current battery will do just fine until then.

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The one for $3.49 is OEM as well and ships to Canada. Why pay $20 more unless you need it ASAP? Just saying. I have yet to receive my batteries but looking at the company's feedback, all is good. Will report back. Please give me some thanks if I helped you save a few $$$
[Captivate Accessories] tonitron1:
how did u find that one on ebay for $3.49? when i do a search it doesn't come up at all, unless i search for the item number. does it come up for you in your searches?

i wish i saw this thread sooner and bought this battery instead, but i already ordered the 1650mAh one on ebay for a no name brand one, and for 12 dollars too, i hope those work alright at least.

if they don't work though, i will definitely buy the one u posted. let me know how the battery works out for you. thanks
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
My guess would be make sure your search includes "worldwide", not restricted to North America and/or US. I will keep everyone posted!
[Captivate Accessories] pietroxda:
Thank you
[Captivate Accessories] dali007:
I bought the Anker 2 pack with the charger, and I've been very pleased with them so far. Pretty sweet deal for $18.99 :)
[Captivate Accessories] AMDPhenomX4:
I've been using the 1800mAh battery for a few months and it gives a fair amount more life than my original. It really helped in the long, 12+ hours in the Magic Kingdom park with a bit left after recording video for a few hours and the 3rd of July fireworks.
[Captivate Accessories] M973:
The one listed in the OP? (Samsung OEM 1800) or the Anker 1800? :confused:

Curious as I'm considering getting a new battery for my captivate.

Thanks
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Got my battery, in the phone now trying it out. If I get 20% more battery life for $3 and change that would be awesome:)
[Captivate Accessories] tonitron1:
sweet, let me know how the battery works out for you once you've tested it for a few days. then i can decide whether or not to get one as well. thanks!
[Captivate Accessories] Phlashaholic:
Well hopefully it's good. Let us know. I need a new battery
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Attached a screen shot so far, looking good!

I can't believe I only got a couple of thanks out of all the ones he sold last time:( Oh well, the seller listed some more on ebay, here is the link if you don't mind waiting a week, maybe two. For the price may as well get two batteries like I did. $3.99 or two for under $8

**linked removed temporarily**
[Captivate Accessories] M973:
So if I understand correctly, the one in the link above is a generic, it just has the Samsung name printed on it to look like Samsung? (in the sellers description it says generic), so if the brand name on it is false, I wonder if other things printed on it also are "created" (if it was made in Japan, or China, if it's 1800mAh) :confused:
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Not sure. Says made in Japan, finished in Korea on the label. Battery comes sealed. I do recall reading about an off brand using a copied label and in the Samsung logo, the A was crossed. That's one sign. But for under $4 I decided to chance it, looks legit enough, feedback is good on this seller and he's sold quite a few even before i spotted the listing.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Well after a couple of days my battery life is about the same as my 1500mah battery. Anyone else confirm on the Chinese battery I linked to earlier? Doesn't seem like 1800mah to me...
[Captivate Accessories] tonitron1:
oh that sucks, well i hope it at least stays like that and doesn't die out so fast. i guess mine will probably end up being like that too. so what batteries are confirmed to be good batteries? i guess we can't cheap out on them.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
I am looking into the oem or anker batteries. Cheapest I seen oem is $11 so far
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
That would have to be the best looking fake I've ever seen. I'd be fooled by it. Give it a few more cycles. It should last a lot longer.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Well the battery is definitely thicker and heavier. Will give it a go. Will take the Ebay links down until further notice. Until I am more sure. I have compared the Samsung original OEM to this one from China. It is a good looking fake seems like, notice the different serial number and the * on the chinese one, there is no * in front of SN on the OEM. Slightly different.

Need to confirm it`s 1800mah though. Just because it`s thicker the way it should be doesen`t mean anything.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
I found a source selling the new originals for $8 shipped from the US. Will keep everyone posted and compare my chinese version to this one once I receive it. If it`s worth posting I will share the info. In the meantime I recalibrated the chinese battery I received and will test it a few more days to see if there is any improvement.
[Captivate Accessories] Darkangels6sic6:
I just got the gold battery from eBay. 2430MAH along with the battery charger for charging the battery externally. It was about $8.50 and comes within a week. Just search i9000 gold battery. I'm pretty sure I've got it calibrated. With light use I get up to 13 hours so far and up to 10 hours approximately with heavier use. Amazing buy so far
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
Will have to check this out...

You get 13 and 10 hrs of use on your phone? Does not sound like much to me. What were you getting before? This is almost double the capacity of the standard battery. For me that would mean going 3-4 days in between charges.
[Captivate Accessories] master2828:
Ya, sounds like a cheap knock off cause the 1800mah just fits in the phone a 2430 mah would definitely be too big and need a special door ( the fact its advertised as gold raises my scam alert right away, the colour of the sticker has no effect on performance lol). Im using the 1800 mah OEM I finish the day (go to sleep) with around 20-40% remaining.

Light use yesterday used 30% for 12 hours.

Bought from amazon.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
This 2430Mah battery is a lithium ion polymer battery which allows for higher capacity over the regular lithium ion batteries. That's why they can pack more Mah in a smaller size. Will have to order one to test out. Would appreciate others feedback
[Captivate Accessories] Darkangels6sic6:
Its just just shy of 2/3 the capacity so still a good bit off doubling the battery literally. That would be 3000MAH. When I say light use for me I've still used it a bit, played music, watched videos, been on WiFi for hours because that's how I operate, taken some pics and vids, had full brightness for a while, live wallpaper, light games and such. Light for me means I wasn't on it constantly. I'm always on my phone so it would never last 10-13 on 1500MAH. 10hours included constant full brightness, music vids, music, wifi of course, over clocking, and constant usage and some gaming. You have to drain it fully and then charge it for 12 hours first time. Right now its lasted me already 12hours because of sleep and light us sage from 60% but again that light usage still includes a few hours usage.

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How does gold scream scan? Its getting me way more than I could've squeezed out of 1800mah even if its not quite 2430mah
[Captivate Accessories] CuriousTech:
That gold battery is a mystery. It's made in Japan by unknown. LOL Which is unique. All the cheap ones with exaggerated claims are from China.

My first test was something like 2350mAh, and it did last longer than the OEM 1800mAh. I won't say anything more though as I haven't used it much or run later tests.

Edit: Tested the gold one today: 2100mAh.
[Captivate Accessories] powerserge1:
That sounds pretty decent, decent as in being 1.5-1.6 times the battery life of the 1500Mah. For me I would get 2 days easy with that, 3 days with light use between charges.

The chinese 1800Mah battery i bought off Ebay looks to be 1500Mah, there has been no performance increase whatsoever in the week of testing. I took a peek at battery widget app and it also shows this battery at 1500Mah. I bought an OEM 1800Mah battery, will report on that on once I receive it and test it. For the price I am tempted to try this 2450Mah battery as well.
[Captivate Accessories] Darkangels6sic6:
Lighter use and no live wallpaper I'm going on just over 15 1/2 hours
[Captivate Accessories] minhchick:
how much time screen on ?
[Captivate Accessories] Darkangels6sic6:
I cannot fully recall now, but that was with lighter usage. With mid usage I get 10-12. With heavier use I get 6-8 depending on how much. This is with the gold batttery not this 1800mah...but it it sad actually only about 1800mah in actuallity
[Captivate Accessories] rheanjd:
Still looking

Hey guys so just want to know if anyone has found a good link for it to be shipped to Canada... most of these links have been sold out.. any help is appreciated...
[Captivate Accessories] bluecopper:
I use aftermarket batteries from Anker. I got 2 1800 batteries and and the battery charger for $19 on Amazon
[Captivate Accessories] Vaanhoot:
This same battery is available here: http://www.thecellguru.com/Products/33323 for less and cheaper shipping. I'm trying to find a Canadian seller, anyone know one?

Sent from my SGH-I896 running MIUI.
[Captivate Accessories] capocaccia:
Check out Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B005LPETVK

That should be a listing of all of the legit retailers of this battery that operate through amazon. I bet you can find someone to get it to you up north
[Captivate Accessories] tangur:
Here you go:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Samsung...ccessories&hash=item588ffec559#ht_2571wt_1163
[Captivate Accessories] devadvance:
Running CM7 nightly #135 with Glitch V12B3 OC to 1200, also UV. Charged to 100% with the phone off, cleared battery stats from CWM, and then have been unplugged since then.

In the time the phone was on:

-Around 100 SMS sent/recieved

-RSS and weather widgets updating every hour

-Sync on

-On HSDPA the entire time, wifi only for a minute or two

-Music with Google Music player v4 (ICS version) for 1.5 hours

-Music with Subsonic (streaming MP3) for 1 hour

-30 minutes of games

Compared to 1500mAh battery (manufactured June 2010), this battery lasts probably 30% longer. I'd say 10% due to age of the original battery, plus another 20% due to increased capacity.
[Captivate Accessories] Mongostylor:
That looks pretty cool. I'm not sure if I should get one,since I allready got a 1650mAh battery. Increase won't be that big.
[Captivate Accessories] jonnyg1097:
Great to see a bigger battery available for use. An excuse for not flashing MIUI/CM7 was because of battery life between charges. Now I can use this with the rom for good times.
[Captivate Accessories] skinniezinho:
Will this fit the nexus S?read somewhere that the batteries are +- the same (the form factor).

EDIT: Forget, compared the pics with mine and it's totally different.
[Captivate Accessories] psycho2097:
Ordered... I already get a full day and a bit more from my year old battery on miui, hope to make it 2 days. Really do not need the gn now... But I have to, it's calling out 2 me!

Sent from my cell phone. DUH