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Bitches Be Trypsin

X6.430macman wrote: »

How you finding size?

I like it, I heard complaints that it's too big, but I don't think so! Great for watching videos. Very quick phone too, such an upgrade from the iPhone 5

mobfromcork

ImARebel wrote: »

I ordered from geekbuying - went for the grey one of these from the italian warehouse. Depends on what colour you want - this is the black one and comes from spain (so no customs)

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/International-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3GB-32GB-Smartphon----Gray-381848.html

Edited to say I went with the 4 as opposed to the 4x as I wanted to be sure of getting band 20 for 4g

Edited again: I'm a dope I put in the wrong link!

I thought it was the 4x that was 4g compatible in Ireland. I put both models into willmyphonework and it said that the 4x had 4g but the Note 4 didn't. That was with Meteor/Eir

mobfromcork

Here's the info I found. Have just ordered the 4x as a result from geekbuying Italian site and waiting on it to arrive.

corkie

mobfromcork wrote: »

I thought it was the 4x that was 4g compatible in Ireland. I put both models into willmyphonework and it said that the 4x had 4g but the Note 4 didn't. That was with Meteor/Eir

This question keeps been asked, some sites incorrectly label the devices.
To be on the safe side, double check the specs on the site your ordering from. (Be careful if you alter Ram/Storage specs on some sites because it can also change the model)

corkie wrote: »

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

Edit: -

mobfromcork wrote: »

Here's the info I found. Have just ordered the 4x as a result from geekbuying Italian site and waiting on it to arrive.

First image didn't load. The second image does not have full coverage on LTE (orange instead of blue) so missing Band 20!

Edit 2:- The Redmi Note 4 listed on willmyphonework is the Mediatek Device.
The Redmi Note 4X has three subcategories (International Model has Band 20). It listed here because it is the same device (same roms) except for extra bands.

dball

is this one a band 20?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-384682.html

corkie

dball wrote: »

is this one a band 20?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-384682.html

Yes version linked has Band 20!

2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz;

4G: FDD LTE 800/850/900/1700/1800/2100/2300/2600MHz(B1/3/4/5/7/8/20/38/40)

dball

:eek: phew

TetraSonic55

I'm thinking about getting a Leeco Le S3 from Amazon US, for about €155 shipped. Seems like a good phone for the price, but I'm pretty the brand is dying or something like that. Anyone have any opinions?

Bitches Be Trypsin

Bitches Be Trypsin wrote: »

My mi max 2 arrived today and I love it!

So jealous

Ardennes1944

TetraSonic55 wrote: »

I'm thinking about getting a Leeco Le S3 from Amazon US, for about €155 shipped. Seems like a good phone for the price, but I'm pretty the brand is dying or something like that. Anyone have any opinions?

They closed their stores in the US a few days ago apparently. All signs point to them going bust.

CantGetNoSleep

Autochange wrote: »

has anyone bought the Xiaomi Mi6 phone? any good?

I'm considering ordering this over the next few days - where would you get it from?

ED E

TetraSonic55 wrote: »

I'm thinking about getting a Leeco Le S3 from Amazon US, for about €155 shipped. Seems like a good phone for the price, but I'm pretty the brand is dying or something like that. Anyone have any opinions?

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

They closed their stores in the US a few days ago apparently. All signs point to them going bust.

Yeah, don't. You'll be buying it based on burned supplies that LeEco gave it to royally.

Also QC leaves a bit to be desired. Get a Xiaomi.

Iseedeadpixels

ED E wrote: »

Yeah, don't. You'll be buying it based on burned supplies that LeEco gave it to royally.

Also QC leaves a bit to be desired. Get a Xiaomi.

Don't be a sheep get something different and unique

markmmmm

hi guys just wondering if the xiaomi mi max 2 is any use,tried to post a link but it's my first time posting so won't let me,thanks

smilerf

I've had it a month and love it.
Only flaw is the ****ty white led light

markmmmm

any links for one that works here,my heads wrecked looking on gearbest and geekbuy ingredients

fixXxer

markmmmm wrote: »

any links for one that works here,my heads wrecked looking on gearbest and geekbuy ingredients

https://www.honorbuy.com/183-xiaomi-mi-max-2

dball

dball wrote: »

is this one a band 20?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-XIAOMI-Redmi-4X-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-384682.html

received today - literally within the last hour - thanks to all here for the advice and a great thread i've been monitoring for the past years

On initial start up its asking what region to set the phone to:

No Ireland
No Rep of ireland
No UK
No England.

does this matter - should i assign it to an EU country

quick someone answer me so I can press the next button.

thanks

GBX

dball wrote: »

received today - literally within the last hour - thanks to all here for the advice and a great thread i've been monitoring for the past years

On initial start up its asking what region to set the phone to:

No Ireland
No Rep of ireland
No UK
No England.

does this matter - should i assign it to an EU country

quick someone answer me so I can press the next button.

thanks

I think you can select any EU country.

fixXxer

dball wrote: »

received today - literally within the last hour - thanks to all here for the advice and a great thread i've been monitoring for the past years

On initial start up its asking what region to set the phone to:

No Ireland
No Rep of ireland
No UK
No England.

does this matter - should i assign it to an EU country

quick someone answer me so I can press the next button.

thanks

Choose Spain as its EU. Makes little difference as the phone will take its time from the network.

eamonnq

dball wrote: »

received today - literally within the last hour - thanks to all here for the advice and a great thread i've been monitoring for the past years

On initial start up its asking what region to set the phone to:

No Ireland
No Rep of ireland
No UK
No England.

does this matter - should i assign it to an EU country

quick someone answer me so I can press the next button.

thanks

NO, YES

dball

ill assign it to Ecuador so

thanks

eamonnq

dball wrote: »

ill assign it to Ecuador so

thanks

Have they moved Ecuador to the EU ?

Squiggle

Scotty # wrote: »

I've bought two Note 4's in the last 3 months and am ordering another today. Got them all from Honorbuy... https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Went with the 4gb/64gb version. Delivery is about €20 (DHL Express) but it's 1-2 days from Italy tops.

Can't fault the phone. Lightning fast and battery lasts forever. Honorbuy have fairly good after sales service too. Screen replacement on one of these is $75 including your return shipping and takes 4-5 days from the date they receive it.

Sounds good that but I'm wondering is it worth waiting for the Xiaomi Mi A1 which is available soon? Some details and a comparison with Note 4 here.

GBX

Squiggle wrote: »

Sounds good that but I'm wondering is it worth waiting for the Xiaomi Mi A1 which is available soon? Some details and a comparison with Note 4 here.

If you prefer a stock android phone, wait it out. If you dont mind Xiaomi's version, get the 4x. There are slight improvements in the A1 over the 4x but not huge amounts.

Squiggle

GBX wrote: »

If you prefer a stock android phone, wait it out. If you dont mind Xiaomi's version, get the 4x. There are slight improvements in the A1 over the 4x but not huge amounts.

Would there be much difference between the two versions ? The fact that I'm asking means I wouldn't notice.....I don't think !!!

fixXxer

Squiggle wrote: »

Would there be much difference between the two versions ? The fact that I'm asking means I wouldn't notice.....I don't think !!!

Notifications are clearer on stock android, plus updates should be faster. MIUI is perfectly usable though.

dedaw

Is there much difference between the global version and international version? Looking at the note 4.

NATLOR

Found this on HDUK

The Redmi note 4 3g/32g with B20 is available on Gearbest for €99

Also the paypal link is saying an extra $3 off so possibly even cheaper

You need to be logged in then use code HARVESTUK at checkout

https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_704640.html?wid=4

HDUK link

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-redmi-note-4-4g-3gb-ram-32gb-fingerprint-scanner-phablet-9097-global-version-gearbest-2788039

Expired already!

mikeybrennan

Will this do for unlocking the redmi note 4x

http://www.beritahuaja.com/2017/04/how-to-root-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x.html?en-ie&m=1

I have the permission sorted from Xiaomi to unlock the bootloader ,thanks