Best Battery for prophet

[kenxu]

Looks like my main battery for O2 XDA NEO is dying, maybe WM6 is eating more of my battery power. Now I want to get a replacement battery. Besides the factory type isnt there a newer version and holds more charge too? Not sure about reliability, if anyone can share some of their experinces will be great.

[iassael]

i dont know however i saw i nice battery on ebay with 1800mah!

[the.genuine.scholar]

i dont know however i saw i nice battery on ebay with 1800mah!

can you please share the link or the item number or anything.. i really need a nice battery.. i m not satisfied with 1200 mah.. not enough for mee..


(edit 1)check this out.. 2500mah battery woooow!! http://cgi.ebay.com/2-5Ah-BATTERY-for-O2-XDA-ii-2-mini-DOPOD-818-JAM-M500_W0QQitemZ130123767008QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1280Q QrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD2VQQcmdZViewItem

[iassael]

i am not willing to enlarge my mobile although :D
THere is a 3500 too :D

[NetrunnerAT]

Batteries with Extanded Covers ... THEY SUCKS!

The Cover is crap!

The 1800mAh isnt easy to find ... i think its the best Batterie in the moment. If HTC make a extanded batterie kit ... buy it! I have a Startrek with new Coverer and the Quality is very high!

[kenxu]

Do you have a link or a pic of the battery? why the extanded covers sucks can you explain that?


Batteries with Extanded Covers ... THEY SUCKS!

The Cover is crap!

The 1800mAh isnt easy to find ... i think its the best Batterie in the moment. If HTC make a extanded batterie kit ... buy it! I have a Startrek with new Coverer and the Quality is very high!

[iassael]

you destroy your phone's beauty and also many times the covers are not exactly the same color but enough in order to see the differece also many times they dont completly fit :D

[NetrunnerAT]

true ... true

[john.smith]

My friends and I are using the 1800mAh batteries from this seller http://search.stores.ebay.com.au/SOHOGOPHER-Enhancements-Gadgets_1800mAh-battery_W0QQfciZ5QQfclZ4QQfsnZSOHOGOPHERQ20Enhance mentsQ20GadgetsQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsaselZ30323434QQs ofpZ0

Comparing to my one year old 1200mAh original battery the results were obvious. I could get more than 90 hours of standby with a few mins of call each day. Something I couldn't have thought of with a PocketPC phone.

It's been about 5 months since my purchase, the battery is still good. I heard from others that non-genuine battery tend to have shortened lifespan in just a few months.

Only about 3 to 5 grams heavier and 1mm thicker (which leaves no space between the back cover and the battery) if you do notice these minute differences. It's crucial that the battery won't make your Prophet any thicker!

My only complain was, if you asked, that it took almost a week for the delivery. Otherwise I'm happy with it.

Looks like my main battery for O2 XDA NEO is dying, maybe WM6 is eating more of my battery power. Now I want to get a replacement battery. Besides the factory type isnt there a newer version and holds more charge too? Not sure about reliability, if anyone can share some of their experinces will be great.

[zgi]

Maybe WM6 has some bug that is draining your battery so much. I have 1200mA battery and it works 4-5 days before recharging.

[jincongz]

I don't know, but the best one out there is 1300 i find on eBay... or does Battery for Dopod 818 fit?

[Pallas]

Maybe an reply in a old topic but

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6398~r.52433227

^^

[rekcah]

For everyone that's looking for an extra battery, look at http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6398

only $5 with free shipping world wide

[jdac21]

maybe 2400
ebay

[Pallas]

Th 2400 is one with a modded case.

Just ordered 2 battery's @t dealextreme

[roughneck57]

just took delivery of one of the dealextreme batteries, put it in and no sign that it is charging - battery monitor says "unknown", no orange light or % charge shown. Is it dud or do I have to wait a few hours......?

[roughneck57]

update, I have 2 of these 1800mah batteries and each behaving same - they don't appear to be charging. Any wise words?

[truffles]

@roughneck57 : sorry to hear.. especially after purchasing 2. does the battery heat up at all?

i ordered one.. and i'm still waiting for it to arrive. now i'm worried.

have you contacted extremedeals, how are they handling it ?

best of wishes,
~ truffles

[roughneck57]

so far, can't complain as they appear to be sending replacements - and i asked them to check before sending - see below second email I have received regarding the matter:

Thank you for contacting DealExtreme.com Customer Support.

We will make sure the qulity before we send it.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any other questions.

Best regards,

Tiffany

DealExtreme.com Customer Support

[roughneck57]

forgot to say, battery is not heating up at all - I left it on charge for 3 or 4 hours last night and nothing - however, residual charge is actually powering the PDA so there is life in there. Must be the chip that reports on battery condition and charge etc.

Also, I have tried both in 3 different PDA (m600's) and same problem. One phone has an 1800mah battery purchased from ebay and that looks exactly the same but works fine - so it's not as if the PDA can't handle non-standard size.

Hope this helps.

[truffles]

Thanks for the info.

I should be getting mine this week -- I'll be sure to tell you if it works. If not, something is fishy... any others ordered a $5 from dealextreme?

I hope your replacement does in fact work.. and I wonder if they did in fact test the battery before shipping.

cheers,
~ truffles

[roughneck57]

got notification that replacement(s) shipped today. Fingers crossed they're not from the same batch!

[Pallas]

forgot to say, battery is not heating up at all - I left it on charge for 3 or 4 hours last night and nothing - however, residual charge is actually powering the PDA so there is life in there. Must be the chip that reports on battery condition and charge etc.

Also, I have tried both in 3 different PDA (m600's) and same problem. One phone has an 1800mah battery purchased from ebay and that looks exactly the same but works fine - so it's not as if the PDA can't handle non-standard size.

Hope this helps.
I got the same problem got my batterys(2x) yesterday... Im contacting dealextreme for replacements.

[truffles]

my $5 dealextreme battery came today...

popped it into my prophet.. without much expectations of it working

i could power my device on but after a minute it gave me low battery notification. connected it to my ac wall charger but my charging status led didn't light up. went into power management.. and it couldn't detect battery. i left it plugged in for 10 minutes with the device on.. and when i returned the battery was a little bit warm.. not sure if heat was generated from battery or was it dissapated from the device.

i was just about the give up.. so i unplugged it to see if it held any charge. i turned on wifi and started streaming some video until the whole device shut down. i plugged in the ac adapter and noticed the charger indicator led lit up a steady orange. is it charging ?

i turned on the device and it did a soft reset. i noticed the battery signal on the task bar showed the usual charging plug instead of the dead battery symbol. i tapped on it and the device recognized the battery as a Li-Polymer. the charging meters are pumping.. and currently at 6%. 30 mins later.. i checked and it is still at 6%.

i'm going to leave it charging overnight and see what happens. i'll update tomorrow afternoon.

has anyone gotten this lucky with the dx batts ?

cheers,
~ truffles

[truffles]

so if anyone has a dud.. does it turn on at all when its inserted?

if so.. drain it such that the device shuts off -- black screen with some ghosting of your last app. then cross your toes and fingers that the charging led will light up when you connect the ac.

if not.. try plugging in ac while it softresets.

lets see those dud batts turn into guuuuud batts.

i certainly hope i don't have to request and wait another 3 weeks for a replacement.


~ truff

[simphony]

I also received battery which does not charge.And it is 1200mAh and not 1800mAh as I ordered.I am waiting on replacement.(but not with great hope that it will work).

[roughneck57]

Hey Truffles, how's the charging going? I ran one of the batteries right down but didn't get any life out of it - must admit I didn't persist though. Think you have a result if it is recognised as li-polymer though.

[Pallas]

Whats the serienumber on the batterys? maybe there all from the same batch?

I got a sticker on the packedge only im not @t home now ill post a pic tonight

[simphony]

DynaPack
Model PM16A
1200mAh

P/N: 35H00051-03M

code:DTHX25C5001350

[roughneck57]

both mine exactly the same:
Dynapack
1800mAh
PM16A
DTHX25C5001668

[truffles]

i woke up late.. and had to rush to schoool so all i know is it didn't explode in my room.

the charging led is still a steady orange -- it should turn to blinking green if it has successfully fully charged right ?


i turned it on.. and the charging battery icon is still there. in the power management, it is still at 6% and the charging meters are still pumping. still detects as li-polymer.

right now i left it at home plugged in.


tonight i'll unplug it and see how long it can last. i'll post pics and list the model number.

` truff

[Rivendell63]

Not sure what the people at DealExtreme are puting in their coffee cos I ordered the 1800mAh version and got the 1200 instead. Havn't tried the battery as my existing standard is still performing ok, although requires a regular overnight charge.
Notified them on Saturday morning, and got a response that replacement was dispatched on Tuesday, so can't complain at response time and attitude.
I'll post more once the item arrives and I've tried it.

[jabagi]

my $5 dealextreme battery came today...

popped it into my prophet.. without much expectations of it working

i could power my device on but after a minute it gave me low battery notification. connected it to my ac wall charger but my charging status led didn't light up. went into power management.. and it couldn't detect battery. i left it plugged in for 10 minutes with the device on.. and when i returned the battery was a little bit warm.. not sure if heat was generated from battery or was it dissapated from the device.

i was just about the give up.. so i unplugged it to see if it held any charge. i turned on wifi and started streaming some video until the whole device shut down. i plugged in the ac adapter and noticed the charger indicator led lit up a steady orange. is it charging ?

i turned on the device and it did a soft reset. i noticed the battery signal on the task bar showed the usual charging plug instead of the dead battery symbol. i tapped on it and the device recognized the battery as a Li-Polymer. the charging meters are pumping.. and currently at 6%. 30 mins later.. i checked and it is still at 6%.

i'm going to leave it charging overnight and see what happens. i'll update tomorrow afternoon.

has anyone gotten this lucky with the dx batts ?

cheers,
~ truffles

I pretty much had the same experience. After reading so many complaints, it can't be a single faulty battery. My theory is that the Prophet (or Win 2005) can't handle the extra amps. Or of course the chips in these batteries are broken :p.

I won't bother with a replacement. I'll just keep this one as a spare battery for long trips etc...

[Pallas]

both mine exactly the same:
Dynapack
1800mAh
PM16A
DTHX25C5001668

I even have the same code

Dynapack
S/N 35H00051-03M
1800mAh
PM16A
DTHX25C5001668

White sticker number is 6398

[truffles]

Okay.. when I got home late last night.. it was still stuck at 6%. Battery was cold. Charger light was still on.

Unplugged it.. and lasted about 2 hours with max brightness and streaming video via wifi. It even kept me company through our power failure -- wifi powered by my courteous neighbors across street. Since the prophet was new.. I wanted to play around with it. I did a DANGEROUS flash rom to TNTV5 and thank goodness it made it through before the battery died. My luck went aswell cause now it doesn`t detect the battery.

I have a battery from the same batch as Pallas & Roughneck:

Dynapack
S/N 35H00051-03M
1800mAh
PM16A
DTHX25C5001668


Requested for a replacement.. preparing another long phoneless/pdaless 3 weeks wait hopefully for a working battery.

Geesh c'mon get your act together DX.

Let's hear positive reports when replacement units come in. For $5 and all the trouble and waiting.. its worth it my fellow jammers.

cheers.
~ truff

[Rivendell63]

Tried the 1200mAh battery dealextreme sent instead of the ordered 1800 version. Picked up the battery status straight away and indicated 44% then it froze. Pulled the battery out and rebooted, overnight charge and its performing superbly... not a heavy user admitedly but its still shows 85%.....just waiting for the 1800 mAh now

[tjohnso1]

I've got the same problem as most of you.
So, no solutions yet? Does a replacement battery solve the problem?

[roughneck57]

right, received replacements today and guess what - both are 1200mAh, not extended version. Not a happy bunny as last thing I need is two spare standard batteries - I already have one! So, courtesy of dealextreme I now have 4 useless batteries and have waited approx 5 weeks to get to this point. Think they must have realised 1800mAh are duds!

What next? I'll email them but don't expect much joy now.

[john.smith]

No offense, but my 8-month-old 1800mAh battery works just fine (see the first page of this thread). It was probably some $20 which was a few times more expensive than at other websites but it does work a lot better than the original 1200mAh.

And more importantly, no problems whatsoever.

Here's the link again: http://search.stores.ebay.com.au/SOHOGOPHER-Enhancements-Gadgets_1800mAh-battery_W0QQfciZ5QQfclZ4QQfsnZSOHOGOPHERQ20Enhance mentsQ20GadgetsQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsaselZ30323434QQs ofpZ0

right, received replacements today and guess what - both are 1200mAh, not extended version. Not a happy bunny as last thing I need is two spare standard batteries - I already have one! So, courtesy of dealextreme I now have 4 useless batteries and have waited approx 5 weeks to get to this point. Think they must have realised 1800mAh are duds!

What next? I'll email them but don't expect much joy now.

[tjohnso1]

I received a response back from them yesterday. They are sending out a replacement 1800 mah battery. I can keep the old one :)
So, we'll see if the new one is any better.

[Pallas]

I also received response from them. I didnt get any replacement but they payed back my money.
Im waiting untill you guys received a battery that is working ok then ill place a new order.

Has anyone have tested it with a original rom? Could that be a idea?

[paulopais]

My battery works fine 1800, but always show -1 and when charge it the battery the led is blink normaly.. green..

[2241Alexanders]

How are the experiences?
Any better/worse than posted?

[dionysos77]

And put it into QTEK S200 with ORIGINAL WM5 ROM.
At the beginning it was %19 and dropping quickly.
I'm waiting for it to end.
Then I'll charge it at home.
I will send my experience tomorrow.
By the way is there any exploding battery story about these ones.
I hope "NO"...

See you..

PS: the same problem 1200mAH instead of 1800mAH...but I realised that the battery is heavier than the original one.
I could be a "label" problem or Li-ion, Li-Polymer difference.

[dionysos77]

I went to home and changed the original with the new one. And played a little bit to empty it.
After PPC closes it self with a "low batt" warning . I connected to the wall chager and Turned it On..It showed chargin and LiPolymer battery level was increasing.
When I woke up I saw that it was fully (100%) charged. I turned it OFF and changed to the original batt.
I will be charging (overcharging for the first time process) at home tonight. I will share my experience tomorrow.
...

[Pallas]

OK what im going to check with this battery below is the radio rom versions maybe it works with other radio versions.
Could it be a battery driver. But im a total useless noob on drivers on this thing. I dont even know if it could be the problem. But im going to give it a try with the radioroms

Device prophet (S200/m600)
2.20.0001
2.20.0001
os 6.0.0.0
Gullum touch rom VII

Testing battery 1800 MAH on different radioroms

Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.07.20 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.19.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.20.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.30.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.47.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.61.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007
Prophet_G3_G4_RadioRom_v2.69.21 No battery status -1% tested 4/10/2007

I only tested if it was working after the flash.. if the light charger didnt come up i reflashed it with the next rom.
Maybe if it is longer on the powerline it could work?

[Pallas]

mhhh not working on any radiorom.... im going to look for another solution if there is any

[dionysos77]

IPL: 2.20.0001
SPL: 2.20.0001
Radio:02.48.21
Os: 2.20.7.21

My device is with its factory default ROM. I haven't flashed a ROM (upto now)..
And this battery is working WITHOUT any problems.:D :D :p

[Pallas]

IPL: 2.20.0001
SPL: 2.20.0001
Radio:02.48.21
Os: 2.20.7.21

My device is with its factory default ROM. I haven't flashed a ROM (upto now)..
And this battery is working WITHOUT any problems.:D :D :p

Damn need your radioversion to check :)

And its a 1800 mAh ? with what serial number? Were did you bought the battery?

[Frtzrwk]

I just received my battery from Dealextreme, it's 1200mAh instead of the advertised 1800mAh. I put it in my Charmer 10 minutes ago and it seems to charge fine. The serial is: Dpod8207031323

[Pallas]

I just received my battery from Dealextreme, it's 1200mAh instead of the advertised 1800mAh. I put it in my Charmer 10 minutes ago and it seems to charge fine. The serial is: Dpod8207031323
2 cents
I still dont get it why people just accept this?
If you ordered a 1800mAh why do you get a 1200 mAh? that is not what you have ordered?

[Frtzrwk]

2 cents
I still dont get it why people just accept this?
If you ordered a 1800mAh why do you get a 1200 mAh? that is not what you have ordered?I didn't say I just accepted this, just that the battery works. I already sent an email to Dealextreme regarding this issue.

[dionysos77]

No man, I ordered 1800 but the item received is 1200. I reported to dealextreme and they offered to replace with new one. But my send back cost will be arround 20-30 USD at least. I wrote that to the guy named Raindy replying my help requests.
By the way, I am waiting for them to send 1800mAh without forcing me to send 1200mAH to them..

And yes it is working fine...
part number is: 35H00051-03M
serial number is: Dpod8207031323



And I have question for you guys..
I looking for a external universal battery to use with my QTEK...there are some in dealextreme but I don't think that I'll be buying any thing expencive then 5USD from dealextreme..So do you guys have any suggestion...
It should be arroung 10000mAH or more..
Damn need your radioversion to check :)

And its a 1800 mAh ? with what serial number? Were did you bought the battery?

[Frtzrwk]

I didn't say I just accepted this, just that the battery works. I already sent an email to Dealextreme regarding this issue.OK, I posted to fast, the battery went from 99% to 45% overnight. Never happened with the original, so I guess the Dealextreme 1200mAh batteries are shit too.

[dionysos77]

and I'll share my status after 2 more "whole night charging", which is required for brand new battery replacements to reach their optimal usage time.

[dionysos77]

5$ battery goes less than 24 hours after full charge...
For the emergency of short time it can be kept in the travel bag.
But don't trust it..
I'll look for a universal external battery chargers..
They are arroun 10000mAH or more..13-20 USD...
I think what I need is that..
I'll buy and I'll inform you ..

[Stuclint]

I recieved my 3 batteries yesterday after 2 months of waiting. They are all 1200mAh instead of the 1800mAh ordered. I am not sure what I will do, they were only $5 and they all work. I paid $15 in total including free shipping. There is $17 worth of postage stamps on the envelope! How can these people be making money?!

[dionysos77]

They are sending 1800 mAH Batteries without expectiong 200's to be send back.

[Stuclint]

Good idea, I have already of course. But still, it is an extreme Deal!

[truffles]

received my replacement battery but its 1200mAh. at least it appears to be working.. should i be a jerk and ask for a 1800mAh replacement ?

[chavdar]

received my replacement battery but its 1200mAh. at least it appears to be working.. should i be a jerk and ask for a 1800mAh replacement ?

I think that if you have payed for a 1800mAh you should get 1800mAh. Wanting what you have paid for does not make you a jerk :)

[wanwarlock]

^^ i second that... u ordered 1800mAh but got 1200mAh, not just u but other ppl as well, stand up for your rights.... just my 2 cents

[matthieup]

seeing the problems on the forum i ordered my 1800 battery and asked them to make sure they send the right one...
Received it yesterday, it is a 1800 (at least that's what's written). Do i have a way to check (software) wether it is indeed a 1800? Anyway charged it last night, it is now at 100%... no complaint so far.

[Rivendell63]

Well if your battery is working correctly, then I'd say you should go buy a lottery ticket too cos you seem to be very lucky. I got first a 1200 instead of the 1800 I'd ordered, and when when they sent the correct one it's not recognised by my prophet so I've no idea how much charge it has.:confused:
but nevermind .... at least I ended up with a full refund .... :)

[triplejay]

No offense, but my 8-month-old 1800mAh battery works just fine (see the first page of this thread). It was probably some $20 which was a few times more expensive than at other websites but it does work a lot better than the original 1200mAh.

And more importantly, no problems whatsoever.

Here's the link again: http://search.stores.ebay.com.au/SOHOGOPHER-Enhancements-Gadgets_1800mAh-battery_W0QQfciZ5QQfclZ4QQfsnZSOHOGOPHERQ20Enhance mentsQ20GadgetsQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ2QQsaselZ30323434QQs ofpZ0

+1 for this seller on ebay, though it wasn't that cheap and took ages to arrive, my 1800 is as described, and works like a champ.

[jonski89]

Guy, just a thought.... try shocking the batteries... like put a connection on the + and - terminals. let it spark then try charging them again... it works for my old nokia batteries... hope it helps...

[dioxda2]

Guy, just a thought.... try shocking the batteries... like put a connection on the + and - terminals. let it spark then try charging them again... it works for my old nokia batteries... hope it helps...

Lucky guy....

you are risking a small scale of explotion.

;)

[jonski89]

Lucky guy....

you are risking a small scale of explotion.

;)

Lol!:) That's what the cellphone technicians do here in the Philippines... i just did the same thing... :D

btw, i dont think it would with so little volts.... just a tiny spark...:D

[dioxda2]

Lol!:) That's what the cellphone technicians do here in the Philippines... i just did the same thing... :D

btw, i dont think it would with so little volts.... just a tiny spark...:D

In fact you are right, a flickering + - short circuit contact will probably cause a small spark only or even nothing happens.. :)

But, bad quality batteries do explode due to internal leak, Fake Nxkia battery exploded and hurt someone in Hong Kong had been a news headline for some days in Hong Kong months ago... just exceptional cases.... ^^.

[ShadowVlican]

i think i might have to purchase a new battery

my current one dies at 31%.... almost as if it isn't calibrated correctly... :(

[jonski89]

In fact you are right, a flickering + - short circuit contact will probably cause a small spark only or even nothing happens.. :)

But, bad quality batteries do explode due to internal leak, Fake Nxkia battery exploded and hurt someone in Hong Kong had been a news headline for some days in Hong Kong months ago... just exceptional cases.... ^^.

Ohhh... ic ic... ^_^ hey dioxda2... i have a proposal for you... or is it... im trying to cook roms and i have a hard time with neokit and the rgus... would you be kind enough to pm me at yahoo? jonski89@yahoo.com. add me up.. i need to know some stuff regarding rom cooking. im looking at your 1D and its kinda tempting but i dont like the diamond clock theme... lemme know ok?

Thanks bro.

[Pallas]

Finally :) i got a 1800 mah that is working. but im not sure it is really 1800mah as the print says.

Spec of battery
Model PM16a
3.7Vdc 1800mAh
P/N: 35H00051-00
DYSX655S005090

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6398

[arizal]

I went to home and changed the original with the new one. And played a little bit to empty it.
After PPC closes it self with a "low batt" warning . I connected to the wall chager and Turned it On..It showed chargin and LiPolymer battery level was increasing.
When I woke up I saw that it was fully (100%) charged. I turned it OFF and changed to the original batt.
I will be charging (overcharging for the first time process) at home tonight. I will share my experience tomorrow.
...

Li-Ion and Li-Polymer batteries dont have to be overcharged. In fact it should not be even possible because most chargers should swicth off the current. The tickle current is only used on Ni-Mh and Ni-Ca batteries...

[wanwarlock]

Finally :) i got a 1800 mah that is working. but im not sure it is really 1800mah as the print says.

Spec of battery
Model PM16a
3.7Vdc 1800mAh
P/N: 35H00051-00
DYSX655S005090

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.6398

got the same battery. doubt it's 1800. feels a bit lighter than original battery. charges quickly compared with my old 1. holds charge ok. hey for less than $5, it's good

[mistraller]

I have the battery for some weeks. It works, but it's draining power quickly, compared with the original 1200mAh battery.

I can use it for 2 hours when listening mp3 over bluetooth, original battery is going strong much more hours.

Overall: too good to be true.

[Semseddin]

Hello guys,

I've read the whole thread but couldn't find satisfactory answers. Did anyone buy this 1800mah battery, is it better than the oem 1200mah ?

I consider of buying this one but i am not sure if it would be a waste of time/money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=270438619305&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

Regards,Sems.

[marsiuss]

in Indonesia i doesn't saw extended battery.... :o