FLARE S3 UNITED GROUP November 29, 2014

FLARE S3 BATTERY MODDING (HARDWARE SOLUTION)

INTODUCTION
We all do know that the downside feature of this model was the engineering of battery. For a
quadcore smartphone like this, the design of the battery is not that perfect. It has only 1800mAh
capacity which would only last for 3 to 4 hours in daily normal use (call, text, social site, and some
basic games). It needs an external power to play 1 whole movie and 3D games which is not an ideal
for phones. Yes, it is written inside the manual that you can use the phone while charging. But I guess
you can only do that not in terms of heavy usage. Maybe text or call only. We also know that the Flare
S3 was one of the rebranded phones by cherry mobile company. Namely it is a Cubot S208. If you
can buy the battery replacement, do not continue on reading this.

GOAL
Find a better battery replacement for our Flare S3 phone.

TOOLS NEEDED
1. Soldering Iron (20 or 30 Watts will do)
2. Solder ( Rubicon #60/40 or 1.2mm)
3. Eagle #205 (flux or known as soldering paste)
4. Sandpaper ( shaving and plaining solder surface)
5. Cutting tool
6. Multi tester (I recommend Digital)

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MOD REQUIREMENT (Select one)

MOD 1:
1. Samsung Galaxy S3 battery 2100mAh (Korea) = For china phone battery. Not for original one
(it will only boot up and close again)
2. Wires/connectors (Ribbon/rainbow wire)
3. PCB (Printed Circuit board)

MOD 2:
1. Samsung galaxy s4 battery 2600mAh (Original or class A)
2. Slim Armor ( since we cannot close the cover, we will be needing this as an alternative back
cover
3. Old Cherry mobile Flare S3 battery ( we need the Circuit of its battery)
4. Wires/Connectors

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PROCEDURE:
MOD 1:

1. Attach the wires on the battery terminal using a soldering iron with soldering lead. Apply heat
on the terminal itself for better result. See picture

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2. Cut a piece of the printed circuit board. You will only need three holes. Use a side cutting pliers
then shave every edge of the small 3 hole PCB. see picture

3. Insert the three wire in the hole individually and apply soldering
4. Shave the three terminals until flat is achieved. (for better connection)
5. Warning: You must aware about the proper polarity of each terminal. I AM NOT RESPOSIBLE
FOR ANY DAMAGE, OVER HEAT and any malfunction that may occur on your phone. If that
happens, it means you did not follow what is written in this article.
6. Using a multi meter, Test each terminals if there would be a short circuit. In voltmeter, it will
appear an approx of 3.8 or 3.9v DC for new battery without load.
7. Now test it on your phone. AGAIN, please be aware about the polarity. + and – sign. For your
reference, please see on your old cm battery. Check the right position.
8. Remove the plastic wrapper of the battery so that you can close the back cover.
9. Make a support to fix the battery inside. A masking tape will do.

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10. Close the back cover.

11. Turn it on and observe the battery life performance. ( do not forget to calibrate first)

MOD 2:

1. On your Samsung S4 battery, remove the plastic cover and de-attach the terminal from the
battery pack itself. We only need the battery pack only. Cut the terminal if needed.
2. Using your old CM battery. Remove the plastic wrapper and de-attach the terminal from the
battery pack also. This time, we will need the terminal only. Cut terminal if needed.
3. Now, combine the CM terminal and Samsung s4 battery pack and apply soldering. Take note
to retain its polarity. You may use wire for connection.
4. Using a multimeter, test if the right polarity is achieved. Red for positive and black for negative.
For reference, the correct polarity is being engraved on the side of terminals.
5. Insert it on your phone and make a support for the battery.
6. Since you cannot use the original back cover, you will need the slim armor as an alternative
back cover.

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CREDITS:
1. Google, Symbianize, XDA and other Technical forum sites.
2. Cherry Mobile Flare S3 United TM (Facebook page).
3. Co member Ferdinan Antonio and Admin Dix Villa for the idea. 
4. Special thanks to all members who supported me in pursuing this project.
5. Co members who followed my post and patiently waiting for the final result
6. To my baby and to my wife.
7. And above all. God, for giving me knowledge. To be fair in every step I made.
8. So many to mention. I hope I didn’t miss any one who always there for me. 

Prepare and compiled by: Kemo Bankai (kemobankai87@gmail.com)

Alright reserved 2014

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