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[Galaxy Note II Accessories] KosanRio:
So between the Hyperion and the Anker battery which one has better capacity?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
After contacting hyperion and doing some battery calibration, my extended battery is performing much better. I'm still at 60% with almost 24 hours. Im suppose to let the battery discharge then charge back up to 100% without any interruption according to the bc app I used.

I still need to see if I can get 3-4 days like others have said that they get. I can easily go 24 hours with the stock battery so I'm not too too impressed at this moment.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ysuleman:
Hey guys, im debating on whether I should do this. How much fatter is the phone with the mugen battery? Can anyone post pics comeparing with the mugen and pics without?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
Lots of us did this back in the day with the droid bionic. Great mod and very useful also. Thanks for bringing this to the N2. Now I need to decide if I want to do this or just get an extra stock size battery and stick with the UAG case.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
So far very impressed with the Anker. At 16 dollars shipped with Amazon Prime I figured it was a no brainer.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] ysuleman:
Me too, thats what im debating on this or an extra battery. Can't make up my mind lol.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
Well my UAG order is placed. With that said I went ahead and ordered another battery door and anker extended battery to do this mod.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
This mod can done on another case other than OD? That's sweet because I'm tired of waiting on best buy to get the Glacier color in. What other cases can this be done on?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
Sorry for the confusion. This can't be done on the UAG to the best of my knowledge. I don't see any way it could have been done on the S3 and I suspect it will be the same, that is, a "NO GO" on the Note 2 case. The defender works well because of the outer silicone sleeve. If it were like the trident cases I doubt you could do it being it would be no problem cutting the hole in the silicone, but that is the inner sleeve. The outer plastic shell would need to stretch to allow for the hump created by the battery, which I'm positive won't work.

So basically any case that is "like" the defender that has a hard inner shell and a silicone outer shell, SHOULD work. I've only ever seen people do it with the defender cases however.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] johnsongrantr:
I have a question, I absolutely hate the screen protector on the otter box.

I've seen these "tempered glass" screen protectors. Would you think if you ripped out the crap one in this and replaced it with a thicker one that actually sits flush on the glass that it would fill the gap created by ripping out the one on the otter box that it would work well?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
I always rip the stock defender protectors out and run SGP Ultra Crystal screen protectors. W/ that said I don't know how thick the tempered glass protectors are. I THINK it would work. Although looking at my defender right now with an SGP protector on the screen, it is snug and very little room to spare if the protector were any thicker.

I'm gonna go with a 60% yes it will work and a 40% no it won't.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] thrgk:
Any of you notice after the mod when you push down on the silicon over the battery its like a bubble? Did u guys put anything in between? I might put some bubble wrap to stop the bubble pushing. Otherwise all set!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Sprint FINALLY got my otterbox defender in the Glacier color. Went and picked it up and will do this mod later today!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] juliocmorales93:
Which is better?

Why are people liking this idea over just getting the hyperion battery, with one of the tpu cases that are available for those batteries? I mean they will offer the same if not more protection because the whole case will still be in mint condition. The hyperion cases also come with a little kickstand and more than likely allow you to grab the phone a little easier since it will have a little hump. I think you could mod the hyperion back cover to have nfc capabilities too since it is pretty much close to the nfc contacts on that part of the phone.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] one80oneday:
TPU case barely offer any protection for drops and that kickstand is a completely worthless cheap piece of crap.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] juliocmorales93:
True but won't the silicon on the otterbox attract a lot of dust and become sticky on almost any surface? Also in the event of a drop with the added weight of the battery will the phone screen even be safe? Just wondering which of the two I should get. More than likely the kickstand is cheap and will likely break quickly
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] johnsongrantr:
The Hyperion tpu case looks cheap, the otterbox is solidly built
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
You could use the Hyperion case but you would be cutting close to 70% of the otterbox away. The bump on their case is massive, you would end up destroying the Otterbox case.

I just finished my mod using the OEM back case and I gotta say it looks great! I like the feel better then stock actually.

I was thinking of putting a little extra something in between the battery and sleeve but this feels solid enough to leave as is.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Did you use a dremel as well? I don't have one nor do I know anyone who does. Is there an alternative tool/method I can use?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Are you using the OEM samsung back? Mark out your cut lines first, you could use a very sharp utility knife and just go over the lines several times...

You could use a lighter to get the tip of a coat hanger hot and slowly melt the plastic away by going over the lines a few times(I've had to do that on several different occasions..be careful). Nobody will see the lines so it doesn't have to look pretty.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] UnixSlayer:
Check out Seidio online. http://www.seidioonline.com/samsung-galaxy-note-2-4500-extended-life-battery-p/bacy45ssgt2-gy.htm
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Yes I will be using it (I have a spare). Did you use the hanger method just on the oem back or on the otterbox as well? Could I use a box cutter/utility knife instead of the hanger then heat it? I really dont want to go buy a dremel just for this one thing...LOL
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
I used a dremel for both backs but various other projects I've used the coat hanger method.

You could heat a utility knife as long as the heat doesn't transfer to the handle quickly... an OLFA knife would be great for this.

If you have a drill and a hacksaw blade you could drill some holes beside each other and stick the blade in and go to town...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
OMFG! FINALLY SUCCESS! I used a heated box cutter, a heated hanger and some prayers to get this mod to work for me and Dammit I did! My cut isnt pretty at all since I didnt have the correct tool but I'm happy! My cut is more narrow so even without the silicon cover, the battery is snugly secure! Ill post pics later. This has worn me out and i need a nap! Lol

Thank you all in this thread and PM for the tips and advice! It is most appreciated and for anyone else thinking about do this.....

USE A DREMEL!

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Sorry for the grainy pics...Had to take them with my laptop since my old EVO 3D wouldnt let me take any without putting a sd card in it....

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8111/8466085544_ed1a663d93_m.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8517/8464987789_ffbc2b18e7_m.jpg

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8388/8466084796_fd5c99a0c6_m.jpg
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Looks great! Good on ya :)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] PhxDroid86:
Damn Son!! You butchered it lmfao... not to be rude but coming from a carpenter family, id say this was your first time using a "dremel"... other than that, mission accomplished
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Doesn't matter, Im sure he realized nobody will see it as its covered. As far as im concerned any time away from the tv is a successful time.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
I believe he stated that it was his first time using one in his posting... Everyone doesn't have a "Carpenter" in the family. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] m666p:
Whats your font called???
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Rosemary.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
Sup folks.. just got the T889 yesterday.. But, the people that have done this mod to the OBox can you remove the battery without taking apart the whole case?

Sorry if this question has been asked before..
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
I can't because my hole is a little more narrow. I would have to take the otterbox off to remove my extended battery.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] acb77:
Can you get the battery just by itself without having the get the cover?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
No. They send the cover with the battery. Just don't use it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] acb77:
Thanks mate
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Custodian:
Had a bih try to steal my phone with cover at the club :(.....while she was grinding me

Sent from my SPH-L710 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Sob!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Lmao! Ratchet a__ female!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] naimmkassim:
Lol..the ***** like u bcos of the note 2 with the case..lucky u!!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
All the more reason to install Cerberus!

This app is amazing!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Is that better than lookout? Lookout takes the photo of the Intruder and emails it to you. Lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
So does Cerberus. On top of that it will send you GPS coordinates, new SIM info if SIM is swapped, can record audio and video, get SMS logs, call logs, remote wipe.......on and on.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
I have sprint. No sims card over here!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] jlczl:
It can also get remote screen shots. It's the best antitheft app available IMO.

Back on topic, have those of you who have done this mod noticed any sagging on the silicone of the OD after some time using it this way?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
I haven't but then again, it's only been three days for me. I do not have a hump at all on the back of my phone. Maybe the hyperion battery is smaller/ less thicker than the mugen?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Cerberus is the best antitheft app out for sure, It gives you complete control of your phone from your computer.

In other news my Hyperion battery gives a very very small bump on the back. You wont notice unless your looking for it.

No sagging here, my sleeve is nice and tight. Been.... a week so far.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Ok..I don't have this hump. I'm worried. Maybe I should loosen the hole a bit? Maybe my battery is squashing my phone's innards. ..lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] johnsongrantr:
The slight bump in your pictures is what I got as well, its barely noticeable
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1199c:
i've seen a lot of extended batteries on ebay whats your opinion on them, or should i just go with the mugen?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Did you see my pics of the bump? I don't know why you wouldn't have a tiny little bump....

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I would go with Mugen or Hyperion.

I am waiting to see if my first 10% stops disappearing so fast before I get the Mugen.

But for the money.... Hyperion. I'm anal about things being the way they should be.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1199c:
just ordered my hyperion 6200 mah battery on ebay,gonna try hyperion before i get a mugen batt, a new battery door and meeting with guy from craigslist to get another otterbox to cut up. will post pics when everything comes in
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
I was sketchy at first about cutting up the OEM back for my phone but it really does work great. I have thrown my phone twice since I've done my mod and the wall took more damage then the phone ;)
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Bisazz:
Your phone is now officially a Nokia. Indestructable + insane battery life.

This is so tempting to do, even though the stock battery fits my needs fine.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] billybob275:
I've seen a few comments on here about the first 10% or so dropping off quickly with extended batteries lately. I dont currently have an extended battery on my Note 2 yet, but I thought I would share my observations and theories from previous phones.

The battery percentage is typically calculated by the voltage output of the battery. After it drops below a certain threshold, the kernel interprets the battery to be at 0%, sends that value to the OS, and the OS will shut down. Conversely, when charging, the phone will charge the battery up to a certain voltage threshold, and will indicate it is at 100%. From here the kernel will regulate the current so that it will just trickle charge or shut off the current, to avoid overcharging the battery.

The phone's software (not sure if it is the OS or Kernel, or perhaps both), is configured for the stock battery capacity, as well as the behavior at different voltages. If a battery with a different capacity (and likely different voltage behavior) is used, the phone will still interpret it in the same way as the stock battery.

This was dramatic on the Droid Incredible. I had a 3300mah rated battery (probably more like 2700mah in reality). If I charged it to 100%, I could unplug it, and be at 78% in 15 minutes, consistently. After that, it would level off and I would only lose 2-5% per hour. While the experience isn't quite as remarkable on the Note 2, I think the same thing is happening to a lesser extent. If thats the case, then it may just be the nature of the beast.

tl;dr: I have a theory, but I'm probably wrong.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 2high714:
i get a full day with the hyperion 6200 mah battery :confused:and that's with heavey use and tethering all day.:confused:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] johnsongrantr:
There is a manual setting you can put into your build.prop that you can force feed the actual mah on your battery and it will give a better estimate on the real % for 0 and 100 and levels in between.

I don't use that method, I always wipe the battery stats after getting an extended battery. I leave the phone on the charger for the recommended 12 hours after full. The regulator on the battery (not the phone) will prevent overcharging. Then I wipe stats, let the phone die (several days later) reseat the battery, try to power it on, repeat till it refuses to turn on. There won't be enough voltage to turn on, the os won't have anything to do with that part.

Charge it all the way and leave it on an hour or two over full. It doesn't matter if its the minimal kernel that only shows charge status or full android. They both do the same thing.

After 1 or 2 times of doing this it reads the % very accurately for me. It sits at 100% for a min or two then drops to 99% then discharges normally and % appears really accurate.

You don't *have* to do all this when using a new battery, your phone will figure out it's own limits over time after a few cycles. That's just a tip to speed up that process.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
After switching from Hyperion to Anker, my phone is lasting much longer. I'm happy now. :thumbup:

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Stop throwing your phone! Lol:p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] kminatta:
Anker 6200

i do not have any dramatic 10% dropoff with the Anker battery, and i didn't have to wipe the battery stats or do any magical calibration with my phone to get it to read accurately. these batteries do not need any drain/charge/drain cycling to function properly. i'm not trying to be mean (heck, if it works for you and you don't mind doing it, then have at it), but it's just nonsense to think that you have to jump through hoops to get a battery to work properly. those days are long gone.

my battery came charged 59%. i played with it as much as i could the first night to see how quickly i could drain it before i went to bed (answer...i couldn't), and then i charged it overnight. i have been using it throughout the day and then charging it at night for the past week and a half without any issues. this thing is bulletproof. for example, i decided two days ago to see how long i could use my phone without charging it. my phone was just at 7% after 46 hours without charging, so i think this battery is amazing. all things considered, for about the cost of a good screen protector, i now have a battery that will last me two full days without charging.

moral of the story? as the Bud Light commercial says, "It's only weird if it doesn't work". keep doing your "weird" charging rituals if you feel that it works for you. my experience (and test after test on XDA) has always been that they just don't work.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] robin-of-nottingham:
Might order another otterbox defender case and do this.. otter box cost me £13.. so worth spending another £13 to try this out... :D
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Ive been about 5 hours off the charger with my Anker and I am sitting at 97% still. Screen time is 74%. I'm pleased. I gave my hyperion battery to my daughter to use in her GN2 and it serves her well while she is at school. I just prefer the Anker! I'm glad I switched.

Oh, and I'm loving this mod! My phone feels solid in this case with my zagg screen protector!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
But how else am I going to test if it works good? :p

Did you cut out the Otterbox screen protector and put this new one in? My screen protector is driving me nuts! I have to swipe 4 times to answer a call LoL
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
LOL....You dont have to cut it out...Just apply a little pressure and pop it out. LOL..I've always used my own SP...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 300winmag:
Well aren't you a genius :highfive:
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
LMAO!!! Whatever!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
So I got my UAG case today. Forgot how skinny this phone is with the stock battery. Love the slimmness...hating the battery life. Coming from an Anker 6200 mah back to the stock 3100 mah makes you realize just how good of a bargain the Anker/Otterbox duo is. Not sure which way I'm gonna stay for a daily driver. Extended or stock. First world problems.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
*Whispers ever so gently*..."extended"......LOL
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
*Whispers ever so sarcastically*

that's what SHE said....:good::p
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Lol
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] doroyce05:
So I ordered my Note 2 and it should be getting here soon. I had an extended battery on my GS3 and loved it. I'm sure i will go with an extended battery for the Note 2.

Now with that said, I want to get the 6400mA battery but get a case with a kick stand. Does the Otterbox case or any other type like it have a kick stand? i tried searching this forum and Google but no luck. i dont mind going this route (modding a case) but which case with stand will give me the same size as this mod?

What other case works with this Mod?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Not that I know of. I saw a post of where someone modded a Otterbox (It's a Commuter though) case so that they could have a case with a stand. They cut out the stand then attaching it to their Otterbox case but I cant recall if he had an extended battery...Here's the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38342320

Other than that, you'll probably have to go with the Hyperion extended battery and its stand case. I heard it's kind of cheap though.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
I know exactly the post/thread you're talking about but I don't think it was a Defender. I don't use the holsters for the defenders, but doesn't it have a kickstand of sorts?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] doroyce05:
I wasn't planning on using a holster. Then again i never had a phone this big. Im somewhat not a fan of th otterbox but they are really good protection case just too bulky for me. It's wierd since I want the extended battery wich would make it bulky.

AHHH!!!
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
Do a search on Amazon for Note 2 Extended Battery Case. There are a few that have kickstands.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] doroyce05:
I did and I found the honeycomb one which is kinda ehhh. Any tips?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
Lol no those are the ones I found also.

I did some digging. ..

Check out post 24&25

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2099307
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Yea. Thats the cases I was referring to. Hyperion makes them for their extended batteries but too many people have posted that they are cheaply made...

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I said it was a Commuter. He said he was using that...I think...
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] got556:
smdh...apparently reading yesterday was not my strong suit. Sorry about that. :good: On another note, I just became another Statistic in the city of ****cago. Someone broke into my car over night and stole a ****in suitcase (****ty one at that) with some of my 5.11 work pants in it. LOL....they didn't take anything else....like the $300 Garmin in the center console, holsters in the back seat, or a work uniform shirt in the front seat. My windows are pretty tinted so it's hard to see inside....****in oxygen thieves.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] babiegurl36:
Ugh...I was a "victim" a month ago...They stole a hubcap off my car! Who does that????? FROM A SATURN VUE??????
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] 1199c:
this is my project. took a little less than an hour
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Chughes13x:
Has anyone tried this mod with the commuter??
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] eddie3130:
Dont think itl work with the commuter it might be too thin. I just got the defender today an ordered the Qcell 4600mah to do this mod. $20 bucks for another stock battery cover is pretty steep though:(

sent from my Cricket Note 2
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mike61096:
Do you think I could do this otterbox case mod with the zerolemon 9300mah battery?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
Without knowing dimensions of zerolemon new battery, it will be impossible to tell. But if you look at that mobiletech YT review - that is one HUGE battery with another bigger slice underneath. I seriously doubt it will work with Defender case. That is why zerolemon will provide their own tpu case for it.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mike61096:
So you don't think if the size of the hole cut for the 6400mah battery mod was doubled it would work?
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
Thats why im gonna experiment with the cheaper look alike case. Dont wanna hack up my Authentic Defender Case just yet.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] vectron:
The cut out will be too big thus compromising the rigidity of the inner plastic shell.
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mike61096:
Where did u buy the defender knock off? Also, please let me know the results before I try the ZeroLemon with my real Defender series
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] Double0EK:
I'm ordering it from a Chinese Website. TVC-Mall. Vector posted the site a few times.

Heres the link http://www.case-parts.com/product/wholesale-samsung-accessories/
[Galaxy Note II Accessories] mike61096:
Oh you're pretty much buying a legit otter box but for half the price. It gonna take like 2 weeks to get to u though...china post sucks