How to charge spare battery for S4.

[Daniel Mclean]

I'm thinking about buying a spare battery for my S4, how would i charge this, would i need to charge one battery then put the other one into the phone and charge it too, would it be a better idea to get a charging pack?

 

[anon(394005)]

Yes, you'd have to use the phone to charge both batteries. It would be much better to use the Samsung spare battery charger (includes a spare battery, links below). Then you'd always have a fully charged spare ready to go, just swap it out and put the depleted battery in the charger.

Note: on the Samsung site, you may be able to get 50% off by signing up for a Samsung account.

Galaxy S 4 Spare Battery Charging System

Samsung Battery Charger Stand w/ 2600mAh Battery for Galaxy S4 - Android Batteries - ShopAndroid

 

[brava27]

Microwave it for 2 minutes for rapid charge.

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[jokout1]

Oh, now that would be good! HEHE!

Cheers

 

[Calidoc]

Yes, you'd have to use the phone to charge both batteries. It would be much better to use the Samsung spare battery charger (includes a spare battery, links below). Then you'd always have a fully charged spare ready to go, just swap it out and put the depleted battery in the charger.

Note: on the Samsung site, you may be able to get 50% off by signing up for a Samsung account.

Galaxy S 4 Spare Battery Charging System

Samsung Battery Charger Stand w/ 2600mAh Battery for Galaxy S4 - Android Batteries - ShopAndroid

FYI, they aren't actually released yet. Looks like by the end of May though.

 

[vasekvi]

Looks like there are some off brand or knockoffs with chargers on ebay

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[txtoast]

Amazon.com: Anker? 2 x 2600mAh Li-ion Batteries for Samsung Galaxy S4 + Free Anker Travel Charger [18-Month Warranty]: Electronics
This is working great for me.

 

[vasekvi]

Amazon.com: Anker? 2 x 2600mAh Li-ion Batteries for Samsung Galaxy S4 + Free Anker Travel Charger [18-Month Warranty]: Electronics
This is working great for me.

How long does it take to charge the each battery?

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[txtoast]

It can take a while. My last charge took over 4 hrs.

 

[iOS Refugee]

Hope I'm not thread jacking, but is there a portable charger (battery operated) that is designed to recharge the GS4?