Power bank for Galaxy S6

[smooth4lyfe]

I trust batteryuniversity.com much more than gorilla gadget, I have a 6400 mAh gorilla gadget battery, they sent me the wrong colored back! Now my phone has black front and white back, ridiculous!

Lol sucks, I haven't had any bad experience with them their batteries are pretty good

 

[ilordvader]

These are the few i found were useful
http://forums.androidcentral.com/sa...rging-samsung-galaxy-s6-edge.html#post4271327

 

[iphoner5454]

Waiting for the OPO powerbank 10mAh and $14.99 !!! INSANE !! And based on their quality products so far ( include accessories ) I don't thnik they are going to fail ...

 

[clevin]

Waiting for the OPO powerbank 10mAh and $14.99 !!! INSANE !! And based on their quality products so far ( include accessories ) I don't thnik they are going to fail ...

you mean 10Ah?

 

[jcp007]

I am unsure fact will change whether you understand or not. These are test-based, science driven conclusions. You don't need to understand completely, and your individual evidence doesn't overwrite vast experiment and test done.

Power bank results aside. The poster makes a good point. Absent a bad battery or the USB, issues experienced by some, not me, I am in the same boat. Charge overnight. Charge in car when needed. Charge at office as needed. Even on business or personal travel where charging isn't always possible, never had issues needing battery swaps only saw wall hungers and never batteries being swapped out. It seems that those missing it the most are in the minority.

with rapid charging, why not charge it in the morning for half an hr instead lugged in all night long?

charging overnight would means the battery is near 100% all night, and high battery level/high voltage of the battery cell, is a negative factor for battery longevity.

 

[jcp007]

Somehow my post got stuck in the middle of a previous post.

 

[jcp007]

Can we get Rukbat to post a sticky on power banks now that the US preorder is just around the corner?

 

[linebusy]

Bad info was given on the lead acid thing.
Here's a primer.
How Lead Acid Batteries Work: Battery Basics from Progressive Dynamics


Do I need to completely discharge my lead acid battery before recharging it?

No, in fact you should never discharge your lead acid battery below 80% of its rated capacity. Discharging it below this point or 10.5 volts can damage it.

 

[akutch34]

I plan on purchasing this bad boy. 10,000 mAh for $20? done deal.

Amazon.com
Omaker Intelligent 10000mAh(2.1Amp+2.1Amp Output) Portable Charger External Battery Pack with Flashlight-White https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LNT1GJ...ag=hawk-future-20&ascsubtag=UUacUvbUpU4303068

 

[anon(27512)]

I've used Mophie (Shop Universal Batteries - powerstation - Free Shipping | mophie) for years without a problem. I love them.

 

[STEVESKI07]

I've used Mophie (Shop Universal Batteries - powerstation - Free Shipping | mophie) for years without a problem. I love them.

Wow those are expensive. You can get ones on Amazon with great reviews for 90% less.

 

[anon(27512)]

Wow those are expensive. You can get ones on Amazon with great reviews for 90% less.

I've used cheaper ones before and they've shorted out my devices. Not going to risk $400-900 devices on $20 battery packs again.

 

[mjcecil]

Here we go with this again... I never understood this argument. I always let my phones drain to 10% or under... usually not necessarily by choice, just because that's what it ends up being when I go to bed at night. I always plug my phone in @ bed and charge over night.

I think you hit the nail on the head here. Because the battery generally sucks, and because most folks don't run around from plug to plug trying to keep their phone topped up, I think the real general use case has people at or below 10% by the time they charge for the day. Which means, if the assertion that the battery shouldn't be below 40% is a fair one, then the battery is really only good for about half a day, which is simply not enough.

 

[STEVESKI07]

I've used cheaper ones before and they've shorted out my devices. Not going to risk $400-900 devices on $20 battery packs again.

Damn, really? That scares me...

 

[jcp007]

I've used cheaper ones before and they've shorted out my devices. Not going to risk $400-900 devices on $20 battery packs again.

Getting the OEM power bank that has 10k mAH.

 

[Inders99]

the assertion that the battery shouldn't be below 40% is a fair one, then the battery is really only good for about half a day, which is simply not enough.

My take on that would be that I'm carrying around a battery that's 30% more than I need...I'd rather have the smaller phone, use the battery to its near potential, charge at bedtime. My car has a charger in it at all times in case I need some extra power like if I'm going to a ball game that night or something.

 

[anon(27512)]

Damn, really? That scares me...

I'm not saying every affordable bank on amazon will do that, but it did happen to me and I was out an expensive phone, so ya it left an impression on me for sure. I also don't use non-oem batteries or chargers. Not worth the risking the device or worse, a fire.

 

[mountainman]

I got this one...

https://store.bgr.com/sales/advanced-20000mah-external-battery-w-solar-powering

 

[anon(27512)]

I got this one...

https://store.bgr.com/sales/advanced-20000mah-external-battery-w-solar-powering

If you have it, or when you get it, could you post your thoughts on it? Seems kind of interesting...

 

[mountainman]

If you have it, or when you get it, could you post your thoughts on it? Seems kind of interesting...

I sure will. Won't be for 2 weeks or so.