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Chinese Android Phones

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  • #6102
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    eamonnq wrote: »
    http://www.etotalk.com/lenovo-a8-a806_p6283.html

    Think I found my NEXT phone.....

    nice, 4G and all.......


  • #6103
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    So I must get a Three micro sim for my elephone to see if that works. Would anyone know if carphone warehouse would be able do this or would I have to go to a Three store?


  • #6104
    metroburgers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 458 ✭✭metroburgers


    spix wrote: »
    Is that DHL from china?

    No I understand its a reputable, unofficial distributor within EU.


  • #6105
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    So I must get a Three micro sim for my elephone to see if that works. Would anyone know if carphone warehouse would be able do this or would I have to go to a Three store?

    Go into car phone warehouse they'll more than likely cut your Sim down for you free of charge.


  • #6106
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Go into car phone warehouse they'll more than likely cut your Sim down for you free of charge.

    Thanks. Never realised they were just a cut down sim. Hopefully they'll have a sim cutter. What clown made them that size in the first place.


  • #6107
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    metroburgers wrote: »
    No I understand its a reputable, unofficial distributor within EU.

    I think they only do EU shipping when you select that option at checkout. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I added the mi3 to my cart on that site and there is 4 shipping options.

    1. EU warehouse $48
    2. DHL $32.90
    3. Standard $19
    4. EMS $47

    "You can choose shipment from Shenzhen China, or EU Warehouse.
    The advantage of shipment from EU Warehouse is that members of European Union would enjoy customs duty free. Especially recommend customers from Greek, Spain, Italy, Germany, Bulgaria, and Croatia chooses shipment from EU Warehouse, to avoid high tax and customs issue. For EU Warehouse shipment service, we provide two kinds of service: EU Warehouse Airmail and EU Warehouse Express. The only difference of these two services is Delivery Time and Cost. EU Warehouse Airmail delivery time is around 4-12 business days via registered airmail service, EU Warehouse Express delivery time normally is around 2-5 business days via AIR UPS， DHL，or GLS."


  • #6108
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    corwill wrote: »
    I'm pretty sure I suggested the Nubia Z7 Max farther up the thread to someone looking for a 4g 5.5"-er, might have been you, had you ruled it out? Just interested in what might have put you off it. For me, it was the screen size.
    Is it out yet? Yeah it was me you recomended it to but I couldnt find it for sale or even a final price, it was just preorders everywhere at suspiciously low prices that I assumed were just placeholders...


  • #6109
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Hmmm, €350 on Merimobiles, pricey enough:

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-max-5-5-inch-1080p-full-hd-1920x1080px-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-32gb-rom-smartphone_p/meri10422.htm

    Im going to wait, Id say there are 25% drops or more imminent for a lot of these phones.


  • #6110
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Just got an email from aliexpress regarding the 166 euro 1+1 order, didn't even email them. Not bad service ;)

    "Dear xxxxx"

    AliExpress has checked the prices submitted by this seller for the 8.19 promotion and found mistakes in the prices. Hence order no. 63454015251xxx can not be processed. The system will process a full refund. We have punished the seller for this mistake and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

    To reimburse you for your loss, we will send you a matching coupon with an extended time limit of 7 days.

    AliExpress customer service team "


  • #6111
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    spix wrote: »
    I think they only do EU shipping when you select that option at checkout. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

    That's how it worked for me. I was trying to select a case that wasn't available from either of the EU warehouses at first, so I wasn't getting that shipping option, took a while for the penny to drop.


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  • #6112
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Thargor wrote: »
    Hmmm, €350 on Merimobiles, pricey enough:

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-max-5-5-inch-1080p-full-hd-1920x1080px-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-32gb-rom-smartphone_p/meri10422.htm

    Im going to wait, Id say there are 25% drops or more imminent for a lot of these phones.

    www.etotalk.com/nubia-z7-max-nx505j_p6211.html

    Bit cheaper.


  • #6113
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    corwill wrote: »
    www.etotalk.com/nubia-z7-max-nx505j_p6211.html

    Bit cheaper.

    It's actually cheaper on merimobiles by at least $30 including shipping, maybe the price just changed? :/
    corwill wrote: »
    That's how it worked for me. I was trying to select a case that wasn't available from either of the EU warehouses at first, so I wasn't getting that shipping option, took a while for the penny to drop.

    So basically, he should try cancel it or change to eu shipping. If that's DHL from China, the phone is more expensive than normal and possibly higher custom fees too.


  • #6114
    Barr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,018 ✭✭✭Barr


    Thargor wrote: »
    Hmmm, €350 on Merimobiles, pricey enough:

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-max-5-5-inch-1080p-full-hd-1920x1080px-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-32gb-rom-smartphone_p/meri10422.htm

    Im going to wait, Id say there are 25% drops or more imminent for a lot of these phones.

    Why do you think there will be such a price drop ?


  • #6115
    Thargor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,967 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    It happened with the dual core generation, just a guess on my part but there will be 3 GB octacores everywhere on the run up to Christmas and everything will most likely be 4G from now on so these early ones should drop, same as happens with all tech really.


  • #6116
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    I've opened up a Xioami Mi3 thread. Please keep it related to modifying, fixing problems and technical stuff etc

    I suggest general chat about phones and where to buy etc be kept here.
    If anyone thinks differently please let me know.


  • #6117
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    spix wrote: »
    It's actually cheaper on merimobiles by at least $30 including shipping, maybe the price just changed? :/

    Nah, Thargor and I both just mixing up dollars and euros.
    spix wrote: »
    So basically, he should try cancel it or change to eu shipping. If that's DHL from China, the phone is more expensive than normal and possibly higher custom fees too.

    If it hasn't shipped yet, probably the way to go.


  • #6118
    BobbyPropane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,306 ✭✭✭BobbyPropane


    Just ordered the Xiaomi Redmi 1S from http://www.xiaomishop.com/. Was €161 incl shipping from Europe.

    Will keep you all updated


  • #6119
    seannash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,672 ✭✭✭seannash


    corwill wrote: »
    www.etotalk.com/nubia-z7-max-nx505j_p6211.html

    Bit cheaper.

    The mini is where the bargain is

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-mini-5-inch-1080p-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-smartphone_p/meri10421.htm?setCurrencyId=33

    235 EURO


  • #6120
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    Three micro sim won't work on the elephone p8 either. So anyone getting the phone it looks like we can't be on three. This sucks big time. Don't know what to do now.


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  • #6121
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    Three micro sim won't work on the elephone p8 either. So anyone getting the phone it looks like we can't be on three. This sucks big time. Don't know what to do now.

    Did they cut the sim or get a new one? Because it could be a problem with the sim itself.


  • #6122
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    spix wrote: »
    Did they cut the sim or get a new one? Because it could be a problem with the sim itself.

    They cut it but how could it be a problem with the Sim if it work perfectly in other phones?


  • #6123
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    seannash wrote: »
    The mini is where the bargain is

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-mini-5-inch-1080p-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-smartphone_p/meri10421.htm?setCurrencyId=33

    235 EURO

    Battery is a bit meh, though.


  • #6124
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    They cut it but how could it be a problem with the Sim if it work perfectly in other phones?

    I've heard of strange sim issues like this before that were resolved by getting a new sim. It doesn't make sense why it wouldn't work unless there's a problem with it as the phone supports Threes network bands.


  • #6125
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    spix wrote: »
    I've heard of strange sim issues like this before that were resolved by getting a new sim. It doesn't make sense why it wouldn't work unless there's a problem with it as the phone supports Threes network bands.

    Ya that's true. I'll have to go up to three tomorrow so.


  • #6126
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    seannash wrote: »
    The mini is where the bargain is

    http://www.merimobiles.com/zte-nubia-z7-mini-5-inch-1080p-qualcomm-snapdragon-801-smartphone_p/meri10421.htm?setCurrencyId=33

    235 EURO


    I was very tempted by it but due to the customs charges, decided on xiaomi from europe for the same money.

    Did I tell everyone I got a Xiaomi Mi3 :D:cool:


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  • #6127
    Drag00n79
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,746 ✭✭✭Drag00n79


    Can anyone tell me is the mi4 available to purchase from anywhere yet?


  • #6128
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Drag00n79 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me is the mi4 available to purchase from anywhere yet?

    Only the 16gb version, and its way overpriced most places. Ibuygou would be the best option imo http://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi_mi4_smart_phone_snapdragon_801_quad_core_2_5ghz_3gb_ram_16gb_rom_5_inch_screen_13_0mp_3080mah__wcmda_version_-6189.html


  • #6129
    corwill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Drag00n79 wrote: »
    Can anyone tell me is the mi4 available to purchase from anywhere yet?

    Fixxer's Mi4 was bouncing around the Far East but on route earlier today, I think s/he ordered it from xiaomishop.com (http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=91850411&postcount=6078).

    Just remember that the version on sale at the moment doesn't have 4G enabled.


  • #6130
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,584 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    spix wrote: »
    Just got an email from aliexpress regarding the 166 euro 1+1 order, didn't even email them. Not bad service ;)

    "Dear xxxxx"

    AliExpress has checked the prices submitted by this seller for the 8.19 promotion and found mistakes in the prices. Hence order no. 63454015251xxx can not be processed. The system will process a full refund. We have punished the seller for this mistake and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused.

    To reimburse you for your loss, we will send you a matching coupon with an extended time limit of 7 days.

    AliExpress customer service team "

    Punished the seller.....You just got him kneecapped lol


  • #6131
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Punished the seller.....You just got him kneecapped lol

    They deserve it lol. Now that the listing has updated it shows there was over 700 orders and aliexpress have to sort out all the refunds.


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  • #6132
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    On holidays so haven't been keeping up to date...23 pages, mainly related to the Mi3 :D

    Annnnnnd I want one now, feel my thl is on its last legs. What customs were people getting hit with? 16 or 64, I'm undecided as of yet


  • #6133
    theoneeyedman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,632 ✭✭✭theoneeyedman


    spix wrote: »
    No you won't get playstore without it and they charge for shipping too.

    Cheaper here, 100% comes with playstore and some free gifts

    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/JIAYU-G4C-MTK6582-Quad-Core-WCDMA-Android-Smart-Mobile-Phone-4-7-Inch-HD-G4C-3000mAh/1087208413.html?s=p

    What's the likelyhood of getting nabbed with customs on this, and if so how much would one expect to pay


  • #6134
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    On holidays so haven't been keeping up to date...23 pages, mainly related to the Mi3 :D

    Annnnnnd I want one now, feel my thl is on its last legs. What customs were people getting hit with? 16 or 64, I'm undecided as of yet

    Some of us ordered from EU warehouses so it wasnt bad.
    I got mine from xiaomishop.com for €235 + €36.36 dhl for a 16gb and got it in less than 48 hours from italy


  • #6135
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    theoneeyedman wrote: »
    What's the likelyhood of getting nabbed with customs on this, and if so how much would one expect to pay

    It depends on alot of factors, obviously can't talk too much about this kind of thing.

    If customs decide to pick your package it will be 23% of the declared value + 6 euro handling fee (if declared over 22 euro). There's also a slim chance they will ask for an invoice if the declared value doesn't seem right.


  • #6136
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    Just back from three store now. She put in a Sim and it was the same as mine. Recognizes it for about 30 seconds and then says "incompatible handset" and then no coverage.

    She said this can happen with Chinese phones and that I should go to an unlocking shop to get it unlocked. Now I'm guessing that won't work because it is already meant to be unlocked.

    Any ideas?


  • #6137
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Which phone is it ? Could you change from 3 ?


  • #6138
    jodaw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 704 ✭✭✭jodaw


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    Just back from three store now. She put in a Sim and it was the same as mine. Recognizes it for about 30 seconds and then says "incompatible handset" and then no coverage.

    She said this can happen with Chinese phones and that I should go to an unlocking shop to get it unlocked. Now I'm guessing that won't work because it is already meant to be unlocked.

    Any ideas?

    I am glad that i did not impulse buy the elephone as i would not have the patience.

    At this moment it time it is the Mi3 for me or maybe the Oneplus one if i can hold on for an invite.


  • #6139
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Is it dual sim? have you tried the second slot?


  • #6140
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    jodaw wrote: »
    I am glad that i did not impulse buy the elephone as i would not have the patience.

    At this moment it time it is the Mi3 for me or maybe the Oneplus one if i can hold on for an invite.

    Great advice. I'll try that.


  • #6141
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Is it dual sim? have you tried the second slot?

    Dual sim and have tried both. Have a tesco sim in now and its working perfect. Might switch to them on Monday. I think they have unlimited everything (15gb data) for €25 a month. How bad. Phone isn't a complete dud anyway


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  • #6142
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    Perhaps try a different ROM in the mean time?

    Have you experience with flashing ROM's?
    Is it already on kitkat?

    have a look here:

    http://www.needrom.com/category/elephone/p8/

    do a backup before you attempt to do any of this.
    Might be worth a shot.


  • #6143
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    RossieMan wrote: »
    Perhaps try a different ROM in the mean time?

    Have you experience with flashing ROM's?
    Is it already on kitkat?

    have a look here:

    http://www.needrom.com/category/elephone/p8/

    do a backup before you attempt to do any of this.
    Might be worth a shot.

    Its already KitKat. Right I'll try this. Which one on that list would you use. Or are they all the same?


  • #6144
    RossieMan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    give them a read and see which is the least buggy.

    I'd say away from the official ones, the custom ones usually sort out any problem the stock one's might have.

    you can always revert back to your old setup, aslong as you backup before you do it.


  • #6145
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    Just back from three store now. She put in a Sim and it was the same as mine. Recognizes it for about 30 seconds and then says "incompatible handset" and then no coverage.

    She said this can happen with Chinese phones and that I should go to an unlocking shop to get it unlocked. Now I'm guessing that won't work because it is already meant to be unlocked.

    Any ideas?

    Could be something to do with Three being 3G only. In network settings there should be an option to choose between gsm only, wcdma only, gsm/wcdma. Check if wcdma only will work.


  • #6146
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    spix wrote: »
    Could be something to do with Three being 3G only. In network settings there should be an option to choose between gsm only, wcdma only, gsm/wcdma. Check if wcdma only will work.

    Thanks. Just tried it but no go. Really don't want to change from three as I get some high download speeds in the countryside. Might sell it I'd say


  • #6147
    MidlandsM
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭MidlandsM


    Hmmm...this is a concern for me now accap1f8. Iv got a elepjonep8 winging it way to me, and i use 3 mobile . like you, i dont want to change service provider....feck


  • #6148
    spix
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    accap1f8 wrote: »
    Thanks. Just tried it but no go. Really don't want to change from three as I get some high download speeds in the countryside. Might sell it I'd say

    There's still hope :) Try enter these APN settings

    http://ask3.three.ie/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBISAPI.DLL/,/?Command=New,Kb=ROIWebportal,Ts=ROIWebBusiness,T=CaseDoc,varset_Catid=10155,Case=obj%289554%29

    Also what happens when you search for networks, does 3 show up?


  • #6149
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    spix wrote: »
    There's still hope :) Try enter these APN settings

    http://ask3.three.ie/SRVS/CGI-BIN/WEBISAPI.DLL/,/?Command=New,Kb=ROIWebportal,Ts=ROIWebBusiness,T=CaseDoc,varset_Catid=10155,Case=obj%289554%29

    Also what happens when you search for networks, does 3 show up?

    Thanks again. Those settings were in there already. Ya 3 shows up when I search manually. Then I select it it says "can't connect to this network at the moment. Try again later"

    I'd say it just won't work. Must just be a problem with the phone itself.


  • #6150
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    Also this is strange. When you go to Sim management it will show my phone number in my thl. In the elephone it shows a different number and won't let me change it.


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  • #6151
    accap1f8
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭accap1f8


    MidlandsM wrote: »
    Hmmm...this is a concern for me now accap1f8. Iv got a elepjonep8 winging it way to me, and i use 3 mobile . like you, i dont want to change service provider....feck

    Ya bit of a problem alright. Hopefully its just my phone.


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