how long does it take to charge?
1315187
In the packaging it says that it takes a normal amount to get to full, but to fill the extended battery all the way up you should let it charge 12-15 hours.
1315188
Max Biggs is right, but my teenage kids charge them for about 2 hours and can get a full day of texting and playing games. They don't use the phone as a phone much. I hope this helps
1315189
Depends if first charge or normal charge. first charge is 10-12 hrs. Normal charge is about 3 hrs.
1315190
I'm not really sure... the phone gets plugged in every night at bed time. My daughter and I both got the GS3 at the same time. She paid for the extended battery and I kept the stock battery in my phone and got her old one for a replacement when mine finally goes out. Thus far she's been happy with her extended battery and I'm satisfied with mine. Granted, she isn't a big gamer and in my opinion, she has no need for the extended battery. I do play games, but I'm usually at home so I can just plug the phone in when it demands it.
1315191
It comes partially charged, which (from what I've read here) you're supposed to "run down" to the single digits on the meter. The next couple of "recharges" seem to take longer than the OEM battery, but that is expected as the battery is twice as big. So, to answer your question: those recharges take almost all night, so just plug it in when you go to sleep. It works great and now under normal use after about a month or so, I can use the S-3 without going to power saving mode ALL DAY. As they say, YMMV (your mileage may vary) Good luck!
1623725
I think it takes about 2 hrs to charge. i love this machine. just mowed the lawns today....so easy.
1871798
I get between 3-4 hours on a charge. I tend to charge it when I am at 1/2 charge while I am still on it to keep it ready to go. It works well,I am pleased with it.
1546309
If you use the quick charger (which you have to buy), it will charge in 90 minutes to 2 hours. Personally when I've used the quick charger, it seemed to shorten the battery life, so I only use it in emergencies. The regular charger (which is included with tools) takes 6 to 8 hours. The newer regular chargers have a light to tell you when it's fully charged.
796296
I use a, seperate, plug in charger, and it takes about 30 minutes to charge. The charge lasts around 10 minutes. Less if you use the lights.
172965
I think it takes 3 or 4 hours to charge completely. I don't wait on it. I use it in my living room & kitchen, then put it back on the charger until the next day.
190633
Initially I charged it for 4 hours. That's supposed to last for 2 weeks or longer, as I was informed; however I have to charge it regularly for at least 2 hours.
1759306
I found the charging time to be about a 1.5 to 2 hours. There is a red/orange light that illuminates when you first plug it in. It will go out when it is fully charged.
2259174
I would estimate about 45-60 minutes. The number of charges obviously depends on how you use your phone but I can get up to two full charges.
1189535
The charge has been lasting about 20 to 30 minutes. Initial charge was 6 hours and charging after use has been taking anywhere from 2 to 3 hours.
1127723
How long did it take you to charge this up to full capacity upon receiving?
1787945
I've charged it once since purchace. Unsure as to length of charge as I turn it off and on frequently. Takes around 40 mins.to recharge.
558559
Two hours . I really only charge mine for about an hour or so every month .
1918624
Hi, I think about 6 hours like the other answers I put it on overnight. I tried to do a test today it was not charged in 5 hours but fully in 8! using an iPhone charger. The easiest way is just to leave it on overnight.
1767669
It depends on how low the battery level is. If you are charging it from 0 then it will take about 1.5-2 hours.
187198
I don't remember it taking long to charge. I was so excited to get it I think I let it charge 45 mintues to an hr. I haven't charged it since. We've had them for a couple months now.
1028889
It takes about an hour also to charge your device, be sure to press the white buttum to activate the charge!If it doesn't work after an hour, you should suspect you may got a defect adapter, replace a new adapter and see the result!