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Anyone seen this yet? Or better yet, anyone buy this yet?
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BACY20TMG2-BK&Show=ExtInfo
It says it'll fit the G2, so who wants to give it a go?
that's for the original mytouch3G.
I know that, but look at the "Compatibility" section i says:
For use with T-Mobile G2/MyTouch 3G
But i'm not sure why the battery looks that way, because of course that wouldn't fit the G2 at all.
hhhmmm I think i'll contact Seidio to see what the deal is here, i could use a 2000mHA battery.
I think they're refering to the same phone. If you google g2 you get the g2 and the mytouch, the hero,...pretty much whatever phones came out after the g1.
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Well god damn it, that kills this thread lol
I don't see how this is going to fit considering the backplate on the G2 doesn't reach top to bottom on the handset like the image shows. This Thread explains how some 1800mah batteries are fitting into G2s with a bit of modification (the battery is flipped around and the wrapping is removed for the door to close properly).
Also test from BatteryBoss show that Seidio's aftermarket batteries output about 80% of what they claim. Not saying that 80% is bad or good, but that is more than likely what you will be buying.
T-Mobile sold the myTouch 3G in some countries as the G2.
there's an 1800mah battery listed in the accessories section. works pretty well. i got 27 hours on it with normal usage and it was down to 26% before i had to charge it again (didn't want to risk it dying overnight and missing my alarm the next morning)
TL24,
The MyTouch 3G Slide battery WILL NOT fit the G2. Don't do it. I read that some guy actually bought the 1750mAh battery and had to modify it to fit the G2. He has been getting excellent battery life. However, he had to use a dremel to basically sand off part of the battery's corner in order to make it fit.
I can't paste links to the thread (because I am new ) but I could tell you what thread it is mentioned in. "How's your battery on the G2?" and check pages 3 and 4. SuperFly03 is the one who did this. I was wondering when an actual battery will come out in which we didn't have to modify.
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TL24,
The MyTouch 3G Slide battery WILL NOT fit the G2. Don't do it. I read that some guy actually bought the 1750mAh battery and had to modify it to fit the G2. He has been getting excellent battery life. However, he had to use a dremel to basically sand off part of the battery's corner in order to make it fit.
I can't paste links to the thread (because I am new ) but I could tell you what thread it is mentioned in. "How's your battery on the G2?" and check pages 3 and 4. SuperFly03 is the one who did this. I was wondering when an actual battery will come out in which we didn't have to modify.
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No worry bro, i know... i just jumped the gun thats all.
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I actually have the htc evo / mytouch battery in my phone the 1800. After removing the red labeling that comes on the battery fits like a charm. Just got it today so ill keep you updated how much longer it lasts.
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TL24 said:
Anyone seen this yet? Or better yet, anyone buy this yet?
http://www.seidioonline.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BACY20TMG2-BK&Show=ExtInfo
It says it'll fit the G2, so who wants to give it a go?
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I've got a 2400 from my TP2, and as soon as I can get my hands on a battery cover to modify, I'll be using it
luis86dr said:
I actually have the htc evo / mytouch battery in my phone the 1800. After removing the red labeling that comes on the battery fits like a charm. Just got it today so ill keep you updated how much longer it lasts.
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I got the same battery. Removed the red label. It's a very tight fit. The battery door still has a slight bulge and you have to maneuver the door to get it closed. So not sure if I will keep using them. But good for a backup.
luis86dr said:
I actually have the htc evo / mytouch battery in my phone the 1800. After removing the red labeling that comes on the battery fits like a charm. Just got it today so ill keep you updated how much longer it lasts.
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Are you having battery cover fitment issues? People are reporting that it doesn't fit as good as stock battery.
Anyone know if there are any that are actually worth it and don't begin degrading?
I've read a lot of reviews saying that most of them work for 1-2 weeks and then start to lose strength.
I'm looking for a reliable brand.
I have had my HTC Evo 4G 1800 mah batteries since the G2 came out. No degradation, minor label modification. Battery door fits fine.
I also have one, but I don't use it every day, just couple of times when going on a trip or traveling. I can easily tell it hold a lot more juice than original and the battery door is well made and has this soft touch, not a cheap plastic.
Also lately I began using external battery charger, the black one that plugs directly into the phone, no cables. I simply always have one in my bag.
the chichitec ones have been working good for me stock rom rooted. I'm getting about 18-20 hours or so depending on usage. The fastest I've been able to kill it is probably 7-9 hours of constant use with everything on, but that was intentional to see how fast i could kill it lol. Cost me like 18 buck on amazon, removed label clipped the ends and voila cover fits perfectly just tape on battery above microsd card holder so it wont short out.
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the chichitec ones have been working good for me stock rom rooted. I'm getting about 18-20 hours or so depending on usage. The fastest I've been able to kill it is probably 7-9 hours of constant use with everything on, but that was intentional to see how fast i could kill it lol. Cost me like 18 buck on amazon, removed label clipped the ends and voila cover fits perfectly just tape on battery above microsd card holder so it wont short out.
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What do you mean clip the ends and tap on battery above microsd holder? Does it not fit OTB? Can you use the original battery covery with it?
There is this tiny clip you snip for the g2 (the battery is meant for another htc model but it fits) and remove the plastic vinyl cover, after that it just fits with the stock cover. The problem is you need to make sure the bare metal battery does not ground out with the sd card holder. a simple piece of tape works well. Search chichitec on here and there are several threads and how to's.
i just ordered an evo 4g slim 2000mah...heres hoping i can make it fit!
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Good luck! I hope it does then I'll get one lmao! I'm getting about 20 hours moderate use on mine. On days i work and go to school and i don't use it at much I probably get more but i don't bother checking every 30 minutes like I did before. This new GB rom is waaaaay faster and better on battery life lol. My batteries were labeled as 1900 mah so not too much of a diff I think it'll fit...if not grind it down lol.
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Good luck! I hope it does then I'll get one lmao! I'm getting about 20 hours moderate use on mine. On days i work and go to school and i don't use it at much I probably get more but i don't bother checking every 30 minutes like I did before. This new GB rom is waaaaay faster and better on battery life lol. My batteries were labeled as 1900 mah so not too much of a diff I think it'll fit...if not grind it down lol.
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yea they were 14 bucks so ill give it a shot, i also ordered a galilio 1650mah thats made for the desire z for 8 bucks free shipping lol. so if the evo wont fit ill have a backup anyways. the stock lasts me about 18 hours on cm7 with horrible signal at work for 8 hours so its not too bad, a little more juice is always good tho
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Yea I hear ya! I'm not doing too bad at school where there is zero signal. Maybe 1 bar if your lucky. Only place I don't get 4G
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killj0y said:
Yea I hear ya! I'm not doing too bad at school where there is zero signal. Maybe 1 bar if your lucky. Only place I don't get 4G
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Galilio?
I pay 20 $ for 2 x 2000 mah + charger for the 4g.
Its been 2 months since my purchase, and its hard to say if its better than the stock one. My use are so different days after days. But, one thing sure, its not worst than the oem.
You can see some interesting details here :
androidforums.com/evo-4g-accessories/149587-quick-seidio-galilio-oem-battery-compare . html
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i just ordered an evo 4g slim 2000mah...heres hoping i can make it fit!
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I was just wondering - did it fit?
and how is it?
I've had a Mugen 1800 battery in mine for a long while now, works great and no having to clip or modify or tape in any way. Between that and using the Green Power app I can easily get 2 days out of mine before charging.
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I was just wondering - did it fit?
and how is it?
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just got it about an hour ago actually, wont fit not without sanding it down, and to be honest it doesnt look very well fabricated after the sticker is off it. also since i read the post above on how its not really much better than the 4g stock battery im not gonna bother sanding it to make it fit. i have a 1650mah battery on its way as well which says its for the desire z, so it should fit perfectly, but ill let you guys know if it does in fact last longer than the stocker.
so to sum things up, the evo 4g slim 2000mah wont fit without quite a bit of modification, its close...very close, but still requires sanding. if in fact it had amazing reviews i would mod it but ill just cut my losses and toss it.
update on the 1650mah dz battery to follow as soon as i recieve it. battery performance a few days following that.
cheers
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ptesmoke said:
just got it about an hour ago actually, wont fit not without sanding it down, and to be honest it doesnt look very well fabricated after the sticker is off it. also since i read the post above on how its not really much better than the 4g stock battery im not gonna bother sanding it to make it fit. i have a 1650mah battery on its way as well which says its for the desire z, so it should fit perfectly, but ill let you guys know if it does in fact last longer than the stocker.
so to sum things up, the evo 4g slim 2000mah wont fit without quite a bit of modification, its close...very close, but still requires sanding. if in fact it had amazing reviews i would mod it but ill just cut my losses and toss it.
update on the 1650mah dz battery to follow as soon as i recieve it. battery performance a few days following that.
cheers
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Is this Serious?
It takes like 5 minutes with a dremel (including get it out from his box and plug it) to make the battery fit.
If you can use a cell phone, I'm pretty sure you can fit the 4 G battery...
MugenPowerBatteries anyway!
Hey, I know this is by far the most stupid thing I've done in a long time, so please don't point it out to me, but I traded my Galaxy S4 + cash for a G2. I checked out the phone for a bit to make sure it was fine, and so far it only has 2 issues, one of which I can fix.
1. The phone is an in-store demo unit, it keeps playing through Verizon's demo software, which I don't mind, I can fix that.
2. The phone's battery is dying, as in it's max charge yesterday was 37%, today it's 35%.
Now, I hate to ask this because I feel like a total derp, but is there anything I can do about the battery (I know it's internal, but is it able to be repaired)?
It isn't molded plastic so you can definitely change it. Haven't seen any threads on it yet though. As for point 1, try to get into factory reset mode and do that.
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From what I heard and read the back cover is simple to remove. Just put your nails into the small gap between the silver band and the cover and move it along the edges, I'm sure the cover should come off. The battery should be accessible, not sure if you need to unglue it or solder it off, which shouldn't be a difficult task. Then search eBay for a battery replacement which shouldn't be hard to find just search for the Korean model of the LG G2.
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shook187 said:
From what I heard and read the back cover is simple to remove. Just put your nails into the small gap between the silver band and the cover and move it along the edges, I'm sure the cover should come off. The battery should be accessible, not sure if you need to unglue it or solder it off, which shouldn't be a difficult task. Then search eBay for a battery replacement which shouldn't be hard to find just search for the Korean model of the LG G2.
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The Korean model has a 2600mah battery, while the other models have 3000mah. It's not the same battery, it might not even fit.
Do you have insurance on the line? If so just have it replaced.
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no insurance
I don't have insurance, but if I did, would it even cover my phone that has been swapped?
Edit: Also I contacted the seller and he said that the phone "requires" a special charger, which I know it says it's not the correct charger when I plug it in, but I don't think it "requires" the LG one, but I could be wrong I suppose, I am using a 2.0A charger from my old Note II
Have you tried to just do a factory reset on it to solve the issues??
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Hey, I know this is by far the most stupid thing I've done in a long time, so please don't point it out to me, but I traded my Galaxy S4 + cash for a G2. I checked out the phone for a bit to make sure it was fine, and so far it only has 2 issues, one of which I can fix.
1. The phone is an in-store demo unit, it keeps playing through Verizon's demo software, which I don't mind, I can fix that.
2. The phone's battery is dying, as in it's max charge yesterday was 37%, today it's 35%.
Now, I hate to ask this because I feel like a total derp, but is there anything I can do about the battery (I know it's internal, but is it able to be repaired)?
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Is 'go to the police' an option?
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Is 'go to the police' an option?
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Why would a store be selling off a demo phone of the latest model. Sounds very fishy.
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Hey guys, I have a Nexus 4 that I bought around end of 2012 and it is now out of warranty. Recently, the battery started dying around 50% after updating to Kit Kat 4.4.2 and now it's bulging and breaking the glass in the back plate. I stopped using it, fearing it would explode. What should I do since I am out of warranty and I bought this phone off Craigslist, so it's not like I can claim hardware replacement anyways. I just ordered a battery replacement kit off Amazon and hopefully this will bring life back to the phone.
I would probably keep that in safe somewhere deep in the Atlantic Ocean until you got your stuff together to replace the battery.. That does not look good at all!
I've opened up my N4 for the first time a few days ago, using iFixit's Essential Toolkit. Also went through the process of removing the battery (to take a good look at the usb-flex but that's irrelevant) and it's actually pretty easy! Just make sure you do heat up your battery first with a heatgun or a hairdryer because that'll loosen the adhesive holding the battery a little. Good luck!
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Do you mind taking a look at what I bought off Amazon? I don't really know if I got the right tools or battery pack for the job. Thanks bro. Sorry I can't post links on here but what I bought are:
Tool Repair Kit Precision Screw Driver Set Torx + Flat Head + Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool for Motorola Verizon Sprint ATT Cingular Razor and More
Internal Battery LG BL-T5 BL T5 2100mAh for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 / Optimus G E970 / Optimus G LS970
Thanks again. I got a new phone but hoping to fix this phone for my dad. It would be his first smartphone.
jin512 said:
Do you mind taking a look at what I bought off Amazon? I don't really know if I got the right tools or battery pack for the job. Thanks bro. Sorry I can't post links on here but what I bought are:
Tool Repair Kit Precision Screw Driver Set Torx + Flat Head + Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool for Motorola Verizon Sprint ATT Cingular Razor and More
Internal Battery LG BL-T5 BL T5 2100mAh for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 / Optimus G E970 / Optimus G LS970
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Thanks again. I got a new phone but hoping to fix this phone for my dad. It would be his first smartphone.
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go to YouTube and search for How to replace battery on nexus 4 .there's a couple of videos that will show you how.
I am just a little afraid of the quality of the replacement battery pack. The seller has a 92% rating and although it says LG OEM, I highly doubt it. Hopefully the battery is reliable and won't explode. Damn Google and LG won't do anything for my poor phone...
mickey1999 said:
go to YouTube and search for How to replace battery on nexus 4 .there's a couple of videos that will show you how.
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jin512 said:
Do you mind taking a look at what I bought off Amazon? I don't really know if I got the right tools or battery pack for the job. Thanks bro. Sorry I can't post links on here but what I bought are:
Tool Repair Kit Precision Screw Driver Set Torx + Flat Head + Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool for Motorola Verizon Sprint ATT Cingular Razor and More
Internal Battery LG BL-T5 BL T5 2100mAh for LG Google Nexus 4 E960 / Optimus G E970 / Optimus G LS970
Thanks again. I got a new phone but hoping to fix this phone for my dad. It would be his first smartphone.
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Hi,
Are these the products you bought?
www.amazon.com/Repair-Precision-Motorola-Verizon-Cingular/dp/B001KBEO1O
http://www.amazon.com/Internal-Battery-LG-2100mAh-Optimus/dp/B00DRODFNK
If yes, then you should be fine. The repair kit includes a T5 Torx screwdriver which you'll need to remove the 2 screws at the bottom of your device. Also, the 'Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool' (which I guess is the blue/green plastic thing on the right) is pretty useful, but I prefer using a guitar pick to open up the phone.
As for the battery, I'm no expert myself but the reviews are looking pretty good. I'd say it is genuine.
Good luck and maybe this video might help:
What phone did you get by the way?
Hi, thank you for the prompt response. These are the products that I have bought. I hope everything works out. I ended up following the hype and getting an iPhone 5S. Definitely missing stock Android and a larger screen.
Waterdroid said:
Hi,
Are these the products you bought?
www.amazon.com/Repair-Precision-Motorola-Verizon-Cingular/dp/B001KBEO1O
http://www.amazon.com/Internal-Battery-LG-2100mAh-Optimus/dp/B00DRODFNK
If yes, then you should be fine. The repair kit includes a T5 Torx screwdriver which you'll need to remove the 2 screws at the bottom of your device. Also, the 'Safe Plying Prying Pry Tool' (which I guess is the blue/green plastic thing on the right) is pretty useful, but I prefer using a guitar pick to open up the phone.
As for the battery, I'm no expert myself but the reviews are looking pretty good. I'd say it is genuine.
Good luck and maybe this video might help:
What phone did you get by the way?
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jin512 said:
Hi, thank you for the prompt response. These are the products that I have bought. I hope everything works out. I ended up following the hype and getting an iPhone 5S. Definitely missing stock Android and a larger screen.
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No problem. If anything goes wrong, I'd be glad to help you out where I can.
I'm glad you got an iPhone. IMHO iOS lacks way too much customization, but you'll appreciate the endless list of accesoires, cases, apps, etc. for your device. And if you don't, just get rid of that thing and get yourself an Android device again, it's only a phone after all .
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Haha. You speak exactly what is on my mind. iOS has its advantages and disadvantages. The accessories and support from Apple is great and the apps are all very uniformly designed. However, the screen's kind of small and I can't really use widgets. I miss customizing and rooting and installing custom roms. I am looking at the Nexus 5 haha or the Galaxy S5, although I do prefer stock Android experience. Maybe I will make the change back. I don't know. For now, iPhone 5s.
Waterdroid said:
No problem. If anything goes wrong, I'd be glad to help you out where I can.
I'm glad you got an iPhone. IMHO iOS lacks way too much customization, but you'll appreciate the endless list of accesoires, cases, apps, etc. for your device. And if you don't, just get rid of that thing and get yourself an Android device again, it's only a phone after all .
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I disassembled my phone to take a look at my battery and oh my god was I scared. Here are some pictures for you guys to see.
*For others who have a bulging Nexus 4 or have battery dying around 50-60%, you should probably stop using your phone as this might be what is happening to you. Good luck.
Is your phone better now after the battery replacement...? Do let us know..
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My phone is working excellent. I replaced the battery with an OEM LG battery and now battery life on Kit Kat 4.4.2 has never been better.
I just had to replace the battery on my nexus 4 today (the pictures that the OP posted, are an accurate representation of what my battery looked like).... here's the story:
Been 5years since i first got my Nexus 4 and during that time ive used it quite extensively. It's had it USB port replaced as it shorted itself oh so randomly while charging... Now, it's been almost two years that it has been retired after getting myself the OnePlus X. Although i do go to it time to time to install stuff and just play with it, i never noticed anything physically wrong it with, cause there wasn't.
Ill say, a month went by since the last time i had used the phone.... So, today i decided I wanted to install the latest version of LineageOS on it, after the dev went on a little break.
When i picked up the phone, i noticed that the phone felt weird in my hand, but even more so when i laid it down on my desk... it wobbled... i was like wtf?
While then examining the phone, i noticed that there was a slight bulge happening where the area the battery is... so in my head im like hmm... i think the battery might need to be replaced soon.
Anyway, while playing with the phone, it eventually just shut off on me... tried to power it back on... nope... so im like... "needs to be replaced... 'soon'... yea, more like now..."
luckily i had already purchased a new battery at the same time i ordered the new USB port for my phone when the usb shorted.
30min later:
battery was replaced, no more bulge and phone powered back on! and to my surprise, the battery was at 62% charge! not bad for 2yrs unused! hahaha
P.S. my phone isnt cracked like the OP's Nexus 4... that's just holy w-t-f!
Maybe it's my OCD or maybe just that I love my G2. Knowing that when the times comes and my battery finally dies my G2 will be useless actually bothers me. Right now is the perfect phone except for this one small detail.
Is there a solution for this? Will it be possible to use the phone when plugged in after the battery goes?
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Maybe it's my OCD or maybe just that I love my G2. Knowing that when the times comes and my battery finally dies my G2 will be useless actually bothers me. Right now is the perfect phone except for this one small detail.
Is there a solution for this? Will it be possible to use the phone when plugged in after the battery goes?
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The battery like the rest of the phone is warrantied for a year, and rated to last for several.
Do you really think you're going to keep the phone long enough to kill the battery?
Very few phones have replaceable batteries now, and I'll take excellent build quality on the phone over a removable battery every time.
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The battery like the rest of the phone is warrantied for a year, and rated to last for several.
Do you really think you're going to keep the phone long enough to kill the battery?
Very few phones have replaceable batteries now, and I'll take excellent build quality on the phone over a removable battery every time.
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I do. All my old devices get repurposed into weather/clock stations in various rooms in my house. Why toss them? I have yet to have any battery die though.
Once it's out of warranty you can just buy a new battery and replace it yourself. I don't think it should be too hard to take the back off... The nexus 4 wasn't anyway.
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Once it's out of warranty you can just buy a new battery and replace it yourself. I don't think it should be too hard to take the back off... The nexus 4 wasn't anyway.
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Have you seen what you must do to replace it?
I doubt that anyone would do it himself. Never the less there are services who can replace it for you.
It is really hard to kill the battery. I have 3 years old phones which can last work day without charging.
I've never had an issue with batteries and I don't see having one with this phone.
on the move..
Keep the phone hot while charging (say, as a GPS in the car) you'll kill it within 18 months, easy. But treat it right and it'll be just fine.
And yes, I don't like the non-replaceable battery. That said, I've only replaced the battery in one phone that I was still using in the last four years.
And while replacing the battery in the G2 isn't impossible, it's far from easy. Lots of little cables to unplug, move, heavily glued down stuff, etc.. Pain in the ass.
I will not take years of significant extra bulk and 15% less battery life (2600 vs 3000mAh) just to easily be able to replace the battery 2 years from now. I would rather replace the phone when the battery dies, which will be needed anyway.
I also find it a little problematic long term. But I like the size of this phone. So I decided to buy it anyway.
No, I don't care if I have to spend some extra hour switching the battery if I still have the phone after 3 years or so when it's getting bad and needs to be replaced.