I'm using 3 standard batteries

**DaPoets** · 12-17-2011, 03:47 PM

I purchased the $39 battery charging cradle that came with a standard battery and Y-cable from Verizon as well as another $19 battery. I keep the cradle plugged in my car so it is always charging a battery (even when the car is off) and then I have a fully charged battery in my dash as well. When my used up nexus battery is dead I use the one in the dash, put the old one in the charger, and the freshly charged one in the dash. I use my phone a lot so this is working great for me.

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**dubge** · 12-17-2011, 03:50 PM

Cool story bro

**DaPoets** · 12-19-2011, 09:10 AM

So after a couple days of this, I have found that it's clutch and invaluable. I walk around w/ wifi hotspot on (Motorola Xoom used a lot), skype logged in, gps on as I'm driving around a good part of the day for work (bank branch manager) so being able to swap out 95%-100% charged batteries on the fly is golden. I can easily completely discharge 2 batteries in 1 day if I'm not at my desk with an opportunity to plug my Galaxy Nexus in.

**Eggshen** · 12-19-2011, 09:14 AM

I did the same with my OG Droid but it gets annyoning after awhile always taking off the cover and the back. Also after doing it so many times the case starting tearing and the back peice became a bit loose. I wouldn't want to keep doing this on the Nexus with how cheap the back feels.

**kilofoxtrot** · 12-19-2011, 09:15 AM

Originally Posted by dubge

Cool story bro

**DaPoets** · 12-19-2011, 09:17 AM

I already planned on buying more backs... Kinda saw it coming but it's nothing I can avoid as I'm not in a car long enough to get a good charge. Everything in Buffalo is 2-15minutes away so there is no commute time really. My house is 2 miles from my bank branch I manage for example...

**PUMP146** · 12-19-2011, 09:22 AM

I use one of these plus my installed extended battery..never run out of juice

http://www.amazon.com/Anker-5600mAh-...idcentral00-20

**DaPoets** · 12-19-2011, 09:32 AM

Originally Posted by PUMP146

I use one of these plus my installed extended battery..never run out of juice

Amazon.com: Anker Astro 5600mAh External Battery Pack and Charger (Power Bank) with flashlight for iPhone 4/4S/3GS, ipod touch , ipod classic, iPod nano; Motorola: Atrix 2, Verizon Droid RAZR, Droid X2, Droid Bionic; Samsung: Galaxy S II S2 i9100, T-

Yeah I was looking at things like those but carrying around an extra clunky gadget just made me sad... thus just swapping the batteries idea w/ the battery charging cradle.

**philly** · 12-19-2011, 10:23 AM

why not instead of going through the hassle of swapping out batteries.. just plug your phone in to a car charger?

3 batteries? im rocking 1 battery.. its doing a great job.

**Mooondog** · 12-19-2011, 10:33 AM

Originally Posted by philly

why not instead of going through the hassle of swapping out batteries.. just plug your phone in to a car charger?

3 batteries? im rocking 1 battery.. its doing a great job.

OP is probably enjoying his device more than anyone IMHO. The benefit of having multiple batteries is that....

(1) you can always have a nice bright display and not have to squint because it's on the lowest setting....even the auto-setting keeps it kind of low IMHO
(2) never have to worry about settings. Keep everything on.
(3) don't have to obsessively worry about battery level and when you can plug in
(4) keep it on 4G all the time

You can actually just enjoy the GN in all it's glory. That's kind of your choice..... worry about your batter level and plugging in all day......or just switching out the battery when it gets low. Like the OP, that's the direction I am taking....except I'll use 2 batteries and habitbually plug in when I can.

I was almost thinking about returning this phone because of the battery drain. I wasn't enjoying the phone. I was always worried about the darned battery. This is a very simple solution to that. I was rocking the Moto StarTac back in the day when pretty much everyone carried 2-3 batteries with them and charged them all each night just to get through the day with minimal calls. These batteries are tiny compared to those.

**Small_law** · 12-19-2011, 12:08 PM

I'm not big on battery swapping. I've ended up with at least half a dozen usb/micro usb wall chargers from owning devices over the years, so i have them everywhere at home, one at the office, and another in the truck of my car, etc. With phones being what they are today, you have to have a car charger, which are really cheap through amazon. To each his own, but if you're like me, you're also swimming in usb chargers. Might as well put them to work.

**philly** · 12-19-2011, 03:46 PM

keep a charger at home, in the office, and in your car. besides going somewhere like hiking, or traveling.. I dont see how you need to swap batteries.

my phone is doing fine with battery life.. even here at the office where it gets no signal because of this building.. so its constantly looking for signal.. its been unplugged for 8.5 hours.. and its only discharged 24% of the battery.

I mean unless your streaming netflix in a car that doesnt have a charger.. not sure how you need 3 batteries.. plus the back cover on the nexus is horrible for swapping batteries.

**DaPoets** · 12-19-2011, 04:11 PM

Not in a car long enough to get a good charge but I do plug it in every time in the car

I'm in meetings a lot through the day so can't charge while in meetings

I'm roaming around my job and a phone that's not on your hip is just a paperweight somewhere else.

I've used anywhere from 1000 to 4000 minutes a month (usually only 60 anytime) let alone all the data usage (google call back and google voice is clutch w/ friends and family)

And yes I use my settings full blast, 4G always on, GPS tends to be on, wifi I do toggle at times but I have my wifiHotspot running half the day as well for my Moto Xoom to have unlimited data.

Thus 3 batteries and I'm happy.

**NotJustAPhone** · 12-20-2011, 08:35 AM

The Verizon website has battery covers for about five bucks. While I may break my battery cover at some point, I'm not going to worry too much about it.

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**metsnfins** · 12-20-2011, 01:16 PM

wow with my discount 30 bucks for an extra battery and charger? im there due

**robstunner** · 12-20-2011, 01:38 PM

Originally Posted by metsnfins

wow with my discount 30 bucks for an extra battery and charger? im there due

Yep. Just paid $55 and now have two standard batteries and one extended with charger, all original Samsung parts. Don't know how much I'll need three but for the price I'm happy.

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**DaPoets** · 12-20-2011, 05:55 PM

I killed one battery today in just 2 hours... so yeah 3 w/ charger is golden

**NotJustAPhone** · 12-20-2011, 05:58 PM

I had 4 batteries for my Thunderbolt, but I'm going with two for the Nexus for now (a standard and an extended). Almost bought the combo package of the charger and standard battery today but held off.

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**Jdm4292** · 12-21-2011, 08:36 PM

I can't decide I have two batteries but no way to charge them externally... I wish vzw would price the charger at 25 too. Anyone know any promo codes lol or do they take Google wallet? Maybe I'll install that and get the 10$ off but I doubt that will work... any suggestions?

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**tntdroid** · 12-21-2011, 09:46 PM

I got the extended and also the second battery with charger. Should be good to go. Love the feel of the extended battery.

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**tntdroid** · 12-21-2011, 09:48 PM

Also if phone is not reporting 100% charge go into clockwork and wipe battery stats and dalvic cache and reboot.

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**trmoney24** · 01-05-2012, 11:02 AM

Originally Posted by tntdroid

Also if phone is not reporting 100% charge go into clockwork and wipe battery stats and dalvic cache and reboot.

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do you have to let the phone die down completely after doing so? IF YES, does it matter how quick i wear the battery down? I could keep the screen on, turn on wi-fi thether and leave it on google maps with the GPS on, that will kill the battery quickly for sure, but not sure if that will hurt the battery stats.

**Judy2** · 01-05-2012, 11:05 AM

does anyone know what the icon on notification line EVO sprint that looks like a star outlined in white with a red dot in the middle?? It keeps showing up on my notification line and I don't know what it is.
Thanks

**NorCalStorm** · 01-06-2012, 02:14 AM

Those are ads from a mp3 downloading app. Such as music junk.

Originally Posted by Judy2

does anyone know what the icon on notification line EVO sprint that looks like a star outlined in white with a red dot in the middle?? It keeps showing up on my notification line and I don't know what it is.
Thanks

**Mr.Miagi** · 01-06-2012, 09:48 AM

Anyone know how long the Extended battery will be half price at $30? I was looking to order one but a rep was talking me into the portable power charger from verizon. 8 additional hours of talk time but it doesnt say the mAh.

OP, I think thats awesome rotating them like that, but make sure you dont kill your car battery if its charging while the car is off. (More likely in an older car)

I actually like the GNex back, its easy to take off and put on. I have done a couple battery pulls while in the car (at night no less), easy as can be.