The HTC HD2 is an incredibly popular phone, and even though it’s been on sale for a while now, a lot of the genuine HTC accessories for it are only just making their way onto the shelves. Last month we saw the release of the long awaited HTC HD2 Car Upgrade Pack, and this month we’ve finally managed to get our hands on the HTC HD2 Extended battery.
HTC HD2 Extended Battery
If you’ve pre-ordered one from us, then it’s good news, yours is on it’s way and should be with you in the next day or two. If you haven’t, you’ll need to be quick as these are selling fast. I managed to get my hands on one very briefly in order to write this hands on review, but it wasn’t long before that was being reclaimed by the warehouse team!
Features
There’s not a lot you can say about a battery so I’m not going to. It’s a higher capacity battery – 2300mAh compared to 1230mAh in the standard battery, which should in theory almost double the battery life of your phone. It’s almost three times fatter than the standard one though which is why you get a replacement back cover included with the battery.
Extended battery gives your HD2 more power
The back cover is what makes this bundle so interesting. Instead of just making it a bigger cover, HTC have built in to the back cover a fold away kickstand.
Design
The back cover is styled exactly the same as the standard one. It’s the same finish, with the exception of the kickstand which is has a brushed metal finish. The kickstand folds away flat into the back of the cover and is spring loaded to prevent it from coming out when it’s not needed.
Kickstand folds away when not needed
The kickstand is perfect for watching videos or flicking through your photos in landscape mode. HTC do state that you can use the stand in portrait mode too, but I found it to be a little unstable and at the wrong angle for comfortable viewing – having said that, I can’t really see anyone settling down to watch a movie in portrait mode, so can’t see this being a problem.
Very inovative technology by HTC 🙂
I’ve bought the extended battery from the shop you provided, but I cannot charge the battery? Alternating orange/green led… any suggestions? I use the normal HD2 wall charger…
Hi Rene, it’s very strange, the battery should work with the normal wall charger, try to look for solution over here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=621724&page=4
Or contact the seller with your problem 🙂
Thanks,
Yes, thank you. I think I’ll have to return the battery then. Yesterday it was brought by the mail, maybe a dead-on-arrival… the charge shows 44% (factory charge I guess), but it only declines. No possibility of charging this (alternating green/orange light, no matter what cable, charger I use)…
Sorry to hear that, but there is no problem with any other user as I know (from xda community), this HD2 extended battery seems to be fine for everyone, just contact mobilefun and ask them about 🙂
Yes, I logged a ticket this morning, no answer yet… I’d like to know how to proceed… (return? wait for another one?) I don’t know what normal response times are…
Just wait for the answer, they will help you how to proceed 🙂
Hello… Great review. Just wondering if this fit the US Tmobile version of the phone? Seems like a great addition; I’m using my HD2 as a laptop replacement up at school by using a Bluetooth keyboard but have been trying to find a stand and battery that is small enough; this looks perfect to use on school days while using the regular battery (as it looks prettier) on off days.
Thanks in advance.
Elle
Hi Elle, this HD2 extended battery should fit on your phone without problems, but just to be 100% sure, ask or test it somewhere 🙂
I’ve sent the phone back last Friday. Does mobilefun send a confirmation on how they proceed?
They will do, if not just send them an email 🙂
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Hmmm. Just got my replacement battery from Mobilefun…. except that it is in the same package I sent it in, and the battery does not work… did they send me the faulty battery back? Everytime I send my battery, it costs EUR 7 for P&P…. what to do? This looks like a merry-go-round… 🙁
how can I get this battery in Saudi Arabia?
Try to look @ ebay, and ask the seller about the shipping 🙂
HTC is my favourite cell phone ever.