Estranged Reality Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 So I need a new S3 battery for my phone and when I search on Amazon, two highly-rated batteries that show up are:http://www.amazon.com/T-Mobile-U-S-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU-18-Month-Warranty/dp/B00A44JSFK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1407624673&sr=8-2&keywords=galaxy+s3+batteryhttp://www.amazon.com/GT-I9300-T-Mobile-Cellular-EB-L1G6LLU-Guarantee/dp/B00HVLNST6/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1407624673&sr=8-3&keywords=galaxy+s3+batteryas you can see, they appear to be similar items, but the prices vary quite a lot. one is half the price of the other, but both are being sold through amazon.Can anyone tell me which one would be better? I have AT&T if that helps. I just can't understand why the one is twice the price of the other one... Also, if anyone has alternative recommendations - feel free to share. My current battery drains super fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmellThePoppies Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 The S3 in general is a terrible phone for battery lifeI would go with a genuine Samsung just to be safe though 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 here's the difference Near Field Communication. In the S3, the antenna for the NFC chip is built into the battery, not the phone. In order to retain NFC abilities (Google Wallet), you need to buy a replacement battery with the antenna built in. if you don't use that feature then probably go with the less expensive one? probably back up your data and do a factory reset and replace the battery, apps running and other crap is what drains the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I bought a new battery for my S2 for the same reason. I found it made no difference, it might be the phone software and build up of background data that is causing it.I gave in an upgraded to an s5 recently which has great battery life. I'd put good money on it being just as crap in about a years time though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted August 9, 2014 Author Share Posted August 9, 2014 here's the differenceNear Field Communication. In the S3, the antenna for the NFC chip is built into the battery, not the phone. In order to retain NFC abilities (Google Wallet), you need to buy a replacement battery with the antenna built in.if you don't use that feature then probably go with the less expensive one?probably back up your data and do a factory reset and replace the battery, apps running and other crap is what drains the battery.here's the differenceNear Field Communication. In the S3, the antenna for the NFC chip is built into the battery, not the phone. In order to retain NFC abilities (Google Wallet), you need to buy a replacement battery with the antenna built in.if you don't use that feature then probably go with the less expensive one?probably back up your data and do a factory reset and replace the battery, apps running and other crap is what drains the battery.so essentially if i buy the cheaper battery i won't be able to use any NFC features? so far, i don't think i ever have. I googled it, and apparently it's just for swiping to process payments and stuff like that. would you recommend getting it anyway, or should i just go with the cheaper one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PITBOSS Posted August 9, 2014 Share Posted August 9, 2014 I recommend resetting your phone to factory settings because apps and other crap on your phone are what's milking the battery, then replacing it. maybe something like this http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-OEM-EB-L1G6LLA-Samsung-Galaxy-S-3-III-4G-i9300-Battery-NFC-2100-mAh-/191023656414?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Batteries&hash=item2c79e5adde would be reasonable enough to suit your needs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 awesome. thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Also, the S3 just got an update to KitKat and theyre having battery and charging issues because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy Zhukov Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Leave it on airplane mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Also, the S3 just got an update to KitKat and theyre having battery and charging issues because of it.Yeah I regret getting that update on my Note 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Also, the S3 just got an update to KitKat and theyre having battery and charging issues because of it.Yeah I regret getting that update on my Note 2.Red X during charging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Leave it on airplane mode.Go home, Indian Guy from customer service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Also, the S3 just got an update to KitKat and theyre having battery and charging issues because of it.Yeah I regret getting that update on my Note 2. Red X during charging?Never seen anything like that, just dies a lot faster than it did before I updated it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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