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dedaw

ImARebel wrote: »

that's essentially the same, I only went with Italy as it stocked the grey one that my sister wanted. It has band 20 which is why i went for that over the 4x.

She loves it and even her boyfriend who is an apple fanboy loves it too

And if the screen was bigger I'd be getting one for myself!

The note 4 has band 20? Out in the sticks here so looking to confirm. Cheers!!

GBX

Do-more wrote: »

Anybody got an opinion on the new Xiaomi Mi A1?

Looks to tick a lot of boxes for me, especially the fact that it is running near stock android.

Eagerly awaiting some hands on reviews to see how decent the camera is and what battery life is like.

It is due to be officially available in a number of European markets including Poland, Hungary and the Czech republic.

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi-a1-how-buy-in-uk-price-features-specs-3663624/

I just got a mail from Geekbuying offering it for €192. Its not shipping for another 17 days. Like all new devices the reviews will be from magazines/websites and may not offer a "real" view as this most likely wont be the primary device used by the reviewer. It could be some time before you have this info.
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-A1-5-5-Inch-4GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385504.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=EDM&utm_content=&utm_campaign=DMCAH_holiday_20170907

GBX

dedaw wrote: »

The note 4 has band 20? Out in the sticks here so looking to confirm. Cheers!!

GBX wrote: »

I was reviewing Xiaomi phones and looking for models that have band 20. Found this link - Maybe it can be added to the OP:

* Redmi 3s Global - "land" firmware will support band 20 (2016031) Thanks @fredek
* Redmi Note 3 Special edition - "kate" firmware will support band 20 (2015161)
* Redmi Note 4(X) Global - "mido" firmware will support band 20. (2016102) Thanks @dogiex
* Redmi 4x Global - ?Santoni? untested
* Redmi 4a Global - "Rolex" firmware will support band 20. (2016116) Tested by myself
* Mi note 2 Global - "Scorpio" firmware untested


https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/xiaomi-global-phones-with-band-20-xiaomi-eu-rom.39300/

I posted this list yesterday. Note 4 X does according the Xiaomi community.

corkie

dedaw wrote: »

The note 4 has band 20? Out in the sticks here so looking to confirm. Cheers!!

GBX wrote: »

I posted this list yesterday. Note 4 X does according the Xiaomi community.

The Global Version of the Redmi Note 4 has band 20!

It doesn't have X in the name but is exactly the same device except for extra bands.


https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redminote4x

When ordering double check the specs to make sure your getting the correct one with extra bands!


Edit: - This is not a rule for all devices for example: -
The Redmi 4X has Band 20! Which is the opposite to Redmi Note 4

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redmi4x

GBX

Another thing to note is that there are Global versions of some Xiaomi phones - like the one Corkie linked and also there are Global Roms. A rom does not allow for an extra band missing from a phones specs.

ImARebel

dedaw wrote: »

The note 4 has band 20? Out in the sticks here so looking to confirm. Cheers!!

Yes the note 4 does. To the best of my knowledge the 4x doesn't. So if 4g matters to you, go with the 4

RossieMan

I went AliExpress about a month ago for the 4gb version. 145 all in with delivery to parcel motel. Didn't get caught for customs but I had money left in case I did. Would have still been cheaper than paying direct from an "EU warehouse".

theduffer

ImARebel wrote: »

Yes the note 4 does. To the best of my knowledge the 4x doesn't. So if 4g matters to you, go with the 4

I have just checked willmyphonsework.net for the redmi 4x model and it shows band 20... The review below also appears to confirm the global version of the 4x has band 20...

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-review-3658711/

corkie

theduffer wrote: »

I have just checked willmyphonsework.net for the redmi 4x model and it shows band 20... The review below also appears to confirm the global version of the 4x has band 20...

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-review-3658711/

Different device but yes you are correct the Redmi 4X has Band 20! Which is the opposite to Redmi Note 4

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/redmi4x


Edit: - Think you where still referring to Redmi Note 4 anyway. Some sites incorrectly label the global version as the RN4X

A Disgrace

Just got a Note 4x – I’m having issues with the headphone jack – it doesn’t connect automatically, and when it does, it will disconnect suddenly and switch to speaker. Requires a bit of fiddling about too to connect in the first place. The icon will come and go during all of this. On top of this, when I’m trying to connect my earphones my network will drop and I’ll get the message “No Radio”, requiring a reboot.

Anyone got this issue before? Bought from Geekbuying who are investigating.

Also, would I be right in saying that future MIUI updates are all OTA and don’t require downloading ROMs etc?

corkie

A Disgrace wrote: »

Just got a Note 4x – I’m having issues with the headphone jack – it doesn’t connect automatically, and when it does, it will disconnect suddenly and switch to speaker. Requires a bit of fiddling about too to connect in the first place. The icon will come and go during all of this. On top of this, when I’m trying to connect my earphones my network will drop and I’ll get the message “No Radio”, requiring a reboot.

Anyone got this issue before? Bought from Geekbuying who are investigating.

Also, would I be right in saying that future MIUI updates are all OTA and don’t require downloading ROMs etc?

What is your current MIUI version?

Found in settings - about phone (list the full string of letters)

Possibility of a Vendor/Reseller Rom!

If you have vendor rom, you might not get OTA updates.
If official rom, you will get OTA updates.

A Disgrace

corkie wrote: »

What is your current MIUI version?

Found in settings - about phone (list the full string of letters)

Possibility of a Vendor/Reseller Rom!

If you have vendor rom, you might not get OTA updates.
If official rom, you will get OTA updates.

Cheers for that - looks official to me (from what I could understand on those links) - it's MIUI 8.2.1.0 MBFMID

ImARebel

theduffer wrote: »

I have just checked willmyphonsework.net for the redmi 4x model and it shows band 20... The review below also appears to confirm the global version of the 4x has band 20...

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-review-3658711/

I honestly don't think it does but I could be wrong

Taken from GSMarena:
Redmi Note 4X: 4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 7(2600), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500)

Redmi Note 4: 4G bands LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 38(2600), 40(2300)

But I stand to be corrected. Either way I erred on the side of caution and went with the Note 4.

fixXxer

The current batch of Redmi variants really are confusing as hell.

ImARebel

fixxxer wrote: »

The current batch of Redmi variants really are confusing as hell.

For sure

By following this thread I find myself lusting after a new phone on a daily basis

GBX

It happens .. few serial offenders around here :pac:

corwill

GBX wrote: »

It happens .. few serial offenders around here :pac:

I'll be living vicariously through the missus, "jeepers, you're having to charge that yoke an awful lot, let me tell you about the Mi A1..."

cmac2009

I use Firefox, have always been a big fan, on my Xiaomi MI4C but its been killing my battery recently. On for 10-20 mins and battery drops about 20-30 per cent. Anyone come across similar issue and have any solutions.

If not what are peoples preferred browsers these days. Probably lots of different answers!

Digital Solitude

cmac2009 wrote: »

I use Firefox, have always been a big fan, on my Xiaomi MI4C but its been killing my battery recently. On for 10-20 mins and battery drops about 20-30 per cent. Anyone come across similar issue and have any solutions.

If not what are peoples preferred browsers these days. Probably lots of different answers!

I use Firefox because Desktop Sync and Chromes RAM eating bull**** can suck a ****. I don't like Chrome. Don't find Firefox murdering my battery though.

Dolphin or Opera might be worth a punt, I used to like Dolphin back in the day

Suckit

I use Yandex. For me, it does everything i want and i like the Zen feature with the news feeds.
I have blocked all of the crap about celebrities and useless other feeds. I also have blocked all of the newspapers and sources that i do not like.

eamonnq

Do-more wrote: »

Anybody got an opinion on the new Xiaomi Mi A1?

Looks to tick a lot of boxes for me, especially the fact that it is running near stock android.

Eagerly awaiting some hands on reviews to see how decent the camera is and what battery life is like.

It is due to be officially available in a number of European markets including Poland, Hungary and the Czech republic.

http://www.techadvisor.co.uk/new-product/mobile-phone/xiaomi-mi-a1-how-buy-in-uk-price-features-specs-3663624/

Any article with a link to GEARBEST is to be taken with a pinch of salt, IMO.

Looks like it could be my next phone though, but I won't be buying it from there!!

Iseedeadpixels

GBX wrote: »

It happens .. few serial offenders around here :pac:

I'm honestly gonna grammar nazi you for spelling my old username incorrectly!!!

GBX

:pac: Fixed...

Iseedeadpixels

I should really stop but I don't make smoke and rarely drink so need to spend! Got awkward once on adverts when someone asked why I sell phones after a few months

corwill

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

I should really stop but I don't make smoke and rarely drink so need to spend! Got awkward once on adverts when someone asked why I sell phones after a few months

"Why... wouldn't... I?"

fixXxer

Still saving my money for the Yotaphone 3

LEIN

I have been using that Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime since February.
Not a single issue with it. Well worth it.

Only con: Lack of official custom ROMs

Digital Solitude

LEIN wrote: »

I have been using that Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime since February.
Not a single issue with it. Well worth it.

Only con: Lack of official custom ROMs

I've never seen any official custom ROMs from any company, what do you mean? A stock android delivered by Xiaomi, or by anybody?

LEIN

Digital Solitude wrote: »

I've never seen any official custom ROMs from any company, what do you mean? A stock android delivered by Xiaomi, or by anybody?

Official Lineage is one example.

https://download.lineageos.org

LEIN

I am running Unofficial Lineage 14.1 because my phone is not yet officially supported by Lineage.