Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (/pro) [WHYRED][China/Global] ***(Please read first post)***

2forjoy

I think band 20 is the important asset to this phone if it is the international version

James__10

2forjoy wrote: »

I think band 20 is the important asset to this phone if it is the international version

What does this mean exactly?

crasy dash

James__10 wrote: »

What does this mean exactly?

I think Band 20 refers to what what frequency most networks use for 4g coverage in ireland

James__10

crasy dash wrote: »

I think Band 20 refers to what what frequency most networks use for 4g coverage in ireland

So I won’t be able to browse the internet via my mobile data provider? The only way I’ll be able to use internet is via WiFi?

crasy dash

James__10 wrote: »

So I won’t be able to browse the internet via my mobile data provider? The only way I’ll be able to use internet is via WiFi?

No just possibly no 4g post a link to the phone you bought and we can find out what you ordered

James__10

crasy dash wrote: »

No just possibly no 4g post a link to the phone you bought and we can find out what you ordered

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ie%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223701210600

crasy dash

James__10 wrote: »

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ie%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223701210600

Well according to the product detail provided in the link provided
4G Network 2340 x 1080 850MHZ
2340 x 1080 900MHZ
2340 x 1080 1700MHZ
2340 x 1080 1800MHZ
2340 x 1080 2100MHZ
2340 x 1080 2300MHZ
2340 x 1080 2600MHZ
2340 x 1080 700MHZ
2340 x 1080 (B20) 800MHZ
2340 x 1080 1900MHZ

All those frequency are supported so it should work fine on the networks here if your in doubt just message the seller and see what they say to what version of the note you ordered

Andy From Sligo

James__10 wrote: »

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.ie%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223701210600

says 3g and 4g in the description

EuskalHerria

James__10 wrote: »

Ordered the redmi note 8 pro on eBay taught it was coming from Holland but its coming from hong Kong the phone isn't the 'international version'

Will i have any problems using this in Ireland?

Depends on the network. I have the Chinese version of the Note 8 Pro.

Cannot connect to 4G with Eir's network if your outside of Dublin. They use Band 20. You can get 4G on three or any network using 3's network. Other than that and no Google pay, no issues using in Ireland.

dinneenp

Hi. What's best price for the Note 8 please & should it be reduced for Black Friday?

€162 here, is international the version that works fully here? https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-8-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-blue-international-ver-1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPotCfKuJlIdMT1LOZJsu_qFcvZroUovrOeoWTYJVvQdBp6GnVEdY_QaAtJxEALw_wcB

Thanks,
Pa

Andy From Sligo

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi. What's best price for the Note 8 please & should it be reduced for Black Friday?

€162 here, is international the version that works fully here? https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-8-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-blue-international-ver-1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPotCfKuJlIdMT1LOZJsu_qFcvZroUovrOeoWTYJVvQdBp6GnVEdY_QaAtJxEALw_wcB

Thanks,
Pa

my lad got it from Banggood for 134 (and a bit extra for custom tarrifs, it gets sent from HK to the Netherlands and then to Ireland) but that was on sale 11/11 sale.

is eglobal OK is it , I thought some people isnt legit?

Looks like a good phone - 48mpixel camera with a dedicated macro lens down to 2cm 4g ram 64gb storage

RTT

Hi folks. I'm thinking about upgrading my redmi note 5 to the redmi note 8 pro global version on honorbuy. Does anyone have it and have you any issues connecting to 4g on the 3 network? Thanks.

Andy From Sligo

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old! - pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

Silent night

Hi dropped my redmi note 5 and screen is shattered is it possible to fix the screen based in mayo thanks

Blueshoe

I just updated to mui 11. Mobile data does not work anymore. Few cases of same found online. Be aware

biebiebie

I've been on 11 quite a while now, no issues.
Try a clear cache from recovery.
If that doesn't work then factory reset (first backup photos , WhatsApp messages, texts and call logs if you want to keep them)

Blueshoe

biebiebie wrote: »

I've been on 11 quite a while now, no issues.
Try a clear cache from recovery.
If that doesn't work then factory reset (first backup photos , WhatsApp messages, texts and call logs if you want to keep them)

I got it working from reading other people's posts and the replies given. I had to add a new APN copying the Vodafone listed. It's slightly different than the current set up. I don't really understand it but it worked!
Settings-Simcards and mobile network-sim card settings-access point names- new APN
Happy days

Andy From Sligo

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old! - pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

my phone has been sent to FonFix up in Dublin by Three under warranty. Was left in wednesday last week - no news yet about it

Kamili

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

my phone has been sent to FonFix up in Dublin by Three under warranty. Was left in wednesday last week - no news yet about it

They are notoriuously slow, and won't deal directly with the owner, you'll probably have to go though three for updates.

you might be able to find details on their website if you know the IMEI of the phone, the repair number etc.

https://www.fonfix.com/pages/repair-status-search

Andy From Sligo

Kamili wrote: »

They are notoriuously slow, and won't deal directly with the owner, you'll probably have to go though three for updates.

you might be able to find details on their website if you know the IMEI of the phone, the repair number etc.

https://www.fonfix.com/pages/repair-status-search

thanks, I checked/tracked it late last night

says "Status:Awaiting Exchange Unit"

I wonder if that means they are waiting for a part / LCD screen or main board? or whether Exchange unit means they are going to exchange it for a new Redmi Note 5 ???

biebiebie

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.
I've 2 items that make a big difference for me.

Firstly I use GCAM and the pictures are imho far superior to the stock camera.

Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.
However I have my phone rooted and using an app from XDA called sa2ration, which is for the Google pixel.
And now my colours pop making them very pleasing to the (my) eye!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/themes/app-sa2ration-t3845851/amp/

Roll on 2020 when I'll have it 2 years and will be looking to upgrade if something happens to take my fancy.

El Tarangu

clancyoo7 wrote: »

Has anyone been having random shutdown on note 5 on miui global 10.3.2. Just wondering if I need to get a new phone or is it software related

This is ages ago now, but was this ever resolved in the end?

I developed the same problem a couple of days ago - at firstit just turned off/rebooted a few times over the course of several days. Now it has gotten so that I can't get the phone on for long enough to unlock it after a reboot, which makes me suspect that it is a hardware issue.

I can get a note 7 delivered tomorrow if I order before midnight tonight, which I probably will do in the end anyway; I'd like to keep the Note 5 as a backup phone if I can fix it, so curious if you managed to resolve the issue.

ifElseThen

RTT wrote: »

Hi folks. I'm thinking about upgrading my redmi note 5 to the redmi note 8 pro global version on honorbuy. Does anyone have it and have you any issues connecting to 4g on the 3 network? Thanks.

Bought this on Monday. Still waiting for it to be shipped from their EU warehouse. Similar price on Amazon.de so I should have went there.

Andy From Sligo

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old! - pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

Well here's an update for all whether it be Three store or FonFix one (or both of them) stepped up to the mark good in the end. they couldnt repair my Note 5 under warranty so they supplied me with a Xiaomi Note Pro 6 - credit where credit is due, only issue was that it was away for repair a bit longer than I expected but at least they come out on top .

Invincible

biebiebie wrote: »

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.
I've 2 items that make a big difference for me.

Firstly I use GCAM and the pictures are imho far superior to the stock camera.

Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.
However I have my phone rooted and using an app from XDA called sa2ration, which is for the Google pixel.
And now my colours pop making them very pleasing to the (my) eye!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/themes/app-sa2ration-t3845851/amp/

Roll on 2020 when I'll have it 2 years and will be looking to upgrade if something happens to take my fancy.

Can GCAM be installed on an unroofed Note 5?
Is it available on play store or elsewhere?

Andy From Sligo

Invincible wrote: »

Can GCAM be installed on an unroofed Note 5?
Is it available on play store or elsewhere?

is that the google Camera app?

I dont think it can be installed on normal rom or un-rooted camera .

Why not have a go at an app called Bacon Camera (weird name!) but i think its one of the best camera apps out there . lots of manual settings when installed on note 5 /6 pro phones.

Andy From Sligo

biebiebie wrote: »

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.

....Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.

have you tried an app off google play called Color Calibrator ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.halfcycle.cc&hl=en_IE


allows to change contrast and colour even on un-rooted phones

b.gud

Speaking of Goole camera how have you guys you installed it? I've tried a few times on my rooted Note 5 running Pixel Experience but have never been able to get it to work after installation

Invincible

Set up phone Sunday night.
Theres a Xiaomi SIM activation service notification
"Find device" Can't activate SIM card 2

What's the story with this?

Basq

Asking for a friend but anyone know if these still are still selling sim-unlocked from Three Ireland?

Bought one last Christmas unlocked but staff in the local store seem to be indicating they are now locked to Three.

Can't imagine that's the case.