I understand this battery is bulky...is there a thicker back sent with it to fit the galaxy s4 phone?
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Yes, the battery comes with a larger case but it is slick like the OEM Samsung back (which I found to be risky to use -dry hands). The battery performs very well and with all the phone radios on a schedule I find I can get over 10 days out of one charge. It is important, though, to condition the battery with at least four charge, discharge cycles takes a couple of days though but this will give you the best performance.
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Yes. You take off the back of the Galaxy S4, take out the battery, and put this new battery in it's place: As the picture shows, ANKER sends you the battery AND the "new thicker back case" to enclose it. It does add thickness and some weight to the phone, but I find that to be a VERY small inconvenience when compared to the time spent NOT charging this your device with this battery. With lite to moderate use? I can go easily 3 days before turning off the phone and charging it. I HAVE NEVER RUN OUT OF BATTERY. The "trick to this battery" is to fully charge it then let it get down to about 5-10% charge. Turn it off and charge it completely. After 3-4 times of the complete discharge/recharge cycle? This battery will amaze you with it's longevity between charges. So it makes the phone thicker and a bit bulkier: I'd rather have that than the possibility of running out of juice while on a conference call........Give that some serious thought......... I HIGHLY recommend this battery for the S4, and wise that you chose a phone that you CAN swap out the battery for a higher mAh power rating on it. I also highly recommend the TPU (semi rigid/soft silicon) case from Hyperion: Hyperion Samsung Galaxy S4 Extended Battery HoneyComb Matte TPU Case / Cover **Hyperion Retail Packaging**
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Yes take a look of the picture say anker on the back cover but is so weak i recommend to look a better cover like zerolemon buy together.
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This battery is thicker than the OEM battery your phone came with. It comes with a different battery cover to accommodate so it might be too big for the phone case. You can plug in your charger to the phone to charge the battery the same way you would the old battery. The higher capacity means it might take a little longer to charge.
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I know there is room if you have a case but im not sure how much thicker the extended battery makes the phone. I will say there is not too much extra room with the case on.
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Battery fits my Galaxy S4 (Sprint just a little snugger than OEM battery). The battery must go in correctly (top first). It is no thicker and I didn't have any problem putting the cover back on.
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Sorry, my S4 has the standard battery. The only ting I can add is that my S4 is in the Otterbox Defender case, and fits with room to spare in the Rebono leather case. The case has elastic side panels, so I assume it would stretch to accommodate the larger battery. Hope this was a help.
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A lot thicker.. would have preferred if it was the same as the original battery.. but I can't complain about how long the battery last... I love it
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Hi Elizabeth, it makes your phone thicker because it's actually as thick as 2 batteries put together. Yes it will fit perfectly. I have had it for a couple months now and am very happy. Example of how long it last, I have been up since 8am and have been streaming music all day. Plus at same time on FBI, and reading from Kindle. It is now 3pm as I am typing and I still have 62% battery life.
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no the battery fits into the samsung galaxy s ii and no new back is needed.mattaco
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Since I don't have the S4 to try this case out so I don't know for sure. My guess is no. The S4 Active is only a few millimeters thicker that a standard S4 and I think the inductive charging back that you mentioned would make the S4 much thicker than that. Plus this case is not a silicon case - it is made of Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) - so it is more rigid and I don't think you would be able to stretch it that much to fit a thicker phone. Hope this helps.
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The regular cover will not fit with the extended battery. The battery I purchased included a new back cover. This battery does double the phones run time. However, be aware that there are no fitted cases that fit the phone with the extended battery. You may find a belt holster the phone will slide into.
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I am not completely sure. My phone had other issues but I remember the battery was much thicker and that is why it came with cover to hold it. You my not like it. It was about 2 to 3 times thicker than a normal battery.
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Leave the packaging on. It fits perfectly with the supplied back cover on my Samsung Galaxy S4. It gives me much more usable time before recharging. Enjoy the battery!
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No, it is pretty much just a skin to protect the phone in case you drop it. It fits over an extended battery and cover. If you are looking for the battery, you can try Lenmar extended battery. It comes with the battery and back cover. I bought that as well and am glad I did.
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No because the battery is double the size of the one that comes with your phone. When you buy the extended battery it comes with a new back cover for your phone. I also found just a basic cover on amazon that fits this but it's not durable like the otter box.
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Maybe, Maybe not. I hae two cases for my S4 and one fits with this battery and the other doesn't.
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The battery is just slightly larger than a regular s4 battery. They may not be the same battery tho, not sure. Fits fine in a regular s4, a little snug though.
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This item fits my S4 Active snugly as is, however I am unfamiliar with extended batteries and their dimensions. Best Wishes &gt;^^&lt;