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  • #4112
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    corkie wrote: »

    Having a look again at Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro from aliexpress.

    Edit: 7 July 2015 22:00, just order the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro @ €199.65 including DHL EU express shipping.

    Phone arrived yesterday (13/7) at lunch time. Did not get charged any VAT.
    Sinister Kid wrote: »
    I'm looking at the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro on gearbest at the moment, can you guys explain the difference between the smartphone & phablet? & where is the best place to buy? Planning on buying at some stage over the next week thanks to the advice given here.

    See my link from the seller I got from. They are also available from amazon.co.uk but don't know if i would trust the sellers there?
    ED E wrote: »
    Important warning: That can only connect to half of 3 Irelands 4G masts, rather a big limitation for a shiny new handset. Especially a factor if you live outside of a bigger town.

    Living In Cork City and 4g works so all good on that matter.


    Due to family commitments, I haven't got a chance to really use the phone yet.

    From the above seller it came with a Stock Global ROM (Not vendor rom), I did allow them to run quality control (+ Install google etc) on the device which arrived opened.

    Unlocking Bootloader

    If you intend to do this, Create an Mi Account when ordering and request unlock privileges. Can take 2 weeks to be approved, I applied late Sunday Night and received permission late on Tuesday.

    Unofficial Unlock method also available, but you need to be careful how you flash roms using that method.

    I used the updater app on the phone to flash the developer rom (MIUI 8 Global 6.7.5 | Beta) and have successfully use the unlock tool to unlock it.

    Developer Support

    Plenty support on XDA Forums for this device. Plus a good wiki on reddit.


    It has Android 5.1.1, No NFC, Could not choose Ireland/UK in localization.

    Marshmallow custom roms available but don't know how stable they are yet.


    News

    The Redmi Note 3 is the world's fifth most popular Android smartphone in H1 2016

    Future MIUI ROMs Will Be Based On Android N Version (Just wondering if the RN3 Pro will have this rom developed for it.)

    What now?
    Need to put twrp on it.

    I have yet to decide what custom rom, I am going to flash on it and will also root. What are others using?

    Will be doing the above and then setup the device properly and installing apps etc.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #4113
    dave_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭dave_t


    Redmi Note 3 Pro on Aliexpress - seller Goldway

    Any opinions on this? It's cheaper than the above link. Any reason not to choose this over the above Top One seller?

    Cheers


  • #4114
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    dave_t wrote: »
    Redmi Note 3 Pro on Aliexpress - seller Goldway

    Any opinions on this? It's cheaper than the above link. Any reason not to choose this over the above Top One seller?

    Cheers


    It looks like it will have a vendor rom! Not a problem if your going to wipe and flash a stock rom.
    In the Volgograd phone reached 13 days. complete dealer put the adapter socket on the euro and film. seller requested leave factory firmware, but the phone came with some unknown firmware with a bunch of third-party programs and two viruses (without any problems please the global using the site 4pda.ru). recommend seller very fast delivery.


    Quote from the comments.


    From the place I got, the price included some gifts, sim adapter, 2 screen protectors and 1*TPU Soft Case (even when I requested Nilkin case)

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #4115
    Amalia Magnificent Meadow
    Posts: 0 ✭ Amalia Magnificent Meadow


    Deleted User wrote: »
    http://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/lg-g2,xiaomi-mi4c-3gb-32gb,xiaomi-mi5-32gb

    Mi4C (3gb-32gb) or Mi5? Both far better size wise when compared with the LG G2 that I'm used to.

    Mi4C 'Mokee' ROM - http://en.miui.com/thread-243792-1-1.html

    Mi5 Cyangenmod - http://en.miui.com/thread-280535-1-1.html

    Price difference is pretty big, so would prefer to pay less (Mi4c) obviously, but don't want to get stuck with an 'Old' android as want to be fairly future-proofed here.

    Thoughts?

    I am 80% certain I'm going for the Mi5. Anyone have anything to change my mind on this? (or a recommended seller)


  • #4116
    antodeco
    Registered Users, Subscribers, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,686 ✭✭✭✭antodeco


    I have the p9000 nearly 3 weeks now and I have to say it really is excellent.

    No GPS issues (tested even with Pokemon Go!).
    Battery easily lasts the day. It actually lasts longer than my Z3c.
    Software is fine. Volume rocker beeps are annoying though!
    Screen is perfect.


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  • #4117
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    antodeco wrote: »
    I have the p9000 nearly 3 weeks now and I have to say it really is excellent.

    No GPS issues (tested even with Pokemon Go!).
    Battery easily lasts the day. It actually lasts longer than my Z3c.
    Software is fine. Volume rocker beeps are annoying though!
    Screen is perfect.

    Battery is great on my P9000 also, can't understand how it only gets 5.1 rating on Kimovil

    http://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-elephone-p9000


    Have it a few months now though, so must be time to start looking for the next phone!! :D


  • #4118
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Have the Oukitel K6000 Pro, battery is great but no notification light is annoying.


  • #4119
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    corkie wrote: »
    Living In Cork City and 4g works so all good on that matter.

    Itll work, but you've less than 50% of the 4G coverage of most people. Means you may end up on a cell 2km away when theres a better cell 500m away that your phone doesnt know exists.


  • #4120
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    ED E wrote: »
    Itll work, but you've less than 50% of the 4G coverage of most people. Means you may end up on a cell 2km away when theres a better cell 500m away that your phone doesnt know exists.

    Like the sig, wonder where Sam Mac is these days..............:confused:


  • #4121
    Allyall
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,381 ✭✭✭✭Allyall


    The Huawei Google Nexus 6P is on iBood today for €439.95 fast delivery in the EU. - http://www.ibood.com/ie/en/


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  • #4122
    Euphoriasean
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,033 ✭✭✭Euphoriasean


    Only had my umi super 2 weeks when it droppen on the floor and rhe screen is now unresponsive.Raging as i ordered a screen protecter but when it arrived it was way too small.

    Looking for a replacement from an eu store. The p9000 seems the best bet unless anyone can recommend anything else. Is there decent covers/screen protectors available?


  • #4123
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,077 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Hello - Anyone have a solution to remove the EDGE/3G/H+ Icon next to the Bar Signal on these China Sourced phones? - on the likes of well known brands as Samsung , Huawei, Sony etc when you have wifi connection established the Mobile data Icon extinguishes and then when you turn off wifi and the phone is on Mobile data then the E/3g/H+ signal shows. But on these China phones (well 2 now I have had, different makes) the E/3G/H+ sign always shows next to the signal bars, even if I have turned 'Mobile Data' to off and are on wifi. The Android version is 5.1

    The Phone I have just got is an UMI ROME X and a previous one i had was a Doogee - both these phones act the same, the E/3G/H+ always seem to show the letter next to the signal bars - my other Phone an Huawei GX8 doesnt show the symbol when I am on wifi or have the Mobile Data off. - why do these china phones work this way?

    Thanks for any advice.

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  • #4124
    SmallBalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭SmallBalls


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    I've basically been drilling into Hongkong Goldway that the warranty on my LeTV has been shot to pieces in every possible way you can void a warranty (rooting, new recoverys, total rebuild of hardware level software, custom ROM, xposed, several admitted drops and a smashed up front panel).

    "Its okay send back, we will replace screen"

    Sound bunch so far anyways

    Hey Digital Solitude, did you have any problems rooting or installing TWRP on the x800. Tried various methods and have got nowhere...would't be the most technical so maybe doing something stupid..


  • #4125
    polaris68
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,719 ✭✭✭polaris68


    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    Hello - Anyone have a solution to remove the EDGE/3G/H+ Icon next to the Bar Signal on these China Sourced phones? - on the likes of well known brands as Samsung , Huawei, Sony etc when you have wifi connection established the Mobile data Icon extinguishes and then when you turn off wifi and the phone is on Mobile data then the E/3g/H+ signal shows. But on these China phones (well 2 now I have had, different makes) the E/3G/H+ sign always shows next to the signal bars, even if I have turned 'Mobile Data' to off and are on wifi. The Android version is 5.1

    The Phone I have just got is an UMI ROME X and a previous one i had was a Doogee - both these phones act the same, the E/3G/H+ always seem to show the letter next to the signal bars - my other Phone an Huawei GX8 doesnt show the symbol when I am on wifi or have the Mobile Data off. - why do these china phones work this way?

    Thanks for any advice.

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    I have an UMI Super and I recall someone posting a zip file on its XDA thread that can be flashed via TWRP to remove this icon.

    So this suggest you need to be rooted and have twrp installed to do this.


  • #4126
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    SmallBalls wrote: »
    Hey Digital Solitude, did you have any problems rooting or installing TWRP on the x800. Tried various methods and have got nowhere...would't be the most technical so maybe doing something stupid..

    Got both no problem, can't remember how I did either but I'll have a look for you


  • #4127
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,077 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    polaris68 wrote:
    I have an UMI Super and I recall someone posting a zip file on its XDA thread that can be flashed via TWRP to remove this icon.

    polaris68 wrote:
    So this suggest you need to be rooted and have twrp installed to do this.


    Thanks I shall have a look, I've just rooted mine but I haven't installed twrp recovery yet, might get round to doing it tomorrow


  • #4128
    aaronm13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,146 ✭✭✭aaronm13


    SmallBalls wrote: »
    Hey Digital Solitude, did you have any problems rooting or installing TWRP on the x800. Tried various methods and have got nowhere...would't be the most technical so maybe doing something stupid..

    There's a rooting guide on xda and letv.re that explains in detail how to do it. Very easy, none of those one click root methods work.


  • #4129
    Kavrocks
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,347 ✭✭✭Kavrocks


    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    Thanks I shall have a look, I've just rooted mine but I haven't installed twrp recovery yet, might get round to doing it tomorrow
    You don't need to root to install a custom recovery.


  • #4130
    SmallBalls
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 533 ✭✭✭SmallBalls


    aaronm13 wrote: »
    There's a rooting guide on xda and letv.re that explains in detail how to do it. Very easy, none of those one click root methods work.

    If it's the guide below I've followed it and get stuck after launching the recovery.bat file...phone reboots to the penguin....10 seconds later the penguin disappears and the phone then continues to boot as normal.....any ideas?
    http://forum.xda-developers.com/leeco-le1-pro/how-to/guide-twrp-root-gapps-letv-s1-pro-t3150782


  • #4131
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,077 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Kavrocks wrote: »
    You don't need to root to install a custom recovery.

    no, but i had to root it if im thinking of using xposed to get rid of the data symbol - i like using the app setting for xposed as well and increasing dpi setting per app


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  • #4132
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,077 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    aaronm13 wrote: »
    There's a rooting guide on xda and letv.re that explains in detail how to do it. Very easy, none of those one click root methods work.

    on my umi china phone kingroot apk rooted it fine, didnt even have to use pc


  • #4133
    dave_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭dave_t


    I placed an order on Thursday for a Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime. Does anyone know how long it takes to be shipped, in general? Mine says "Awaiting Shipment".


  • #4134
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    dave_t wrote:
    I placed an order on Thursday for a Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime. Does anyone know how long it takes to be shipped, in general? Mine says "Awaiting Shipment".


    Who did you order from?


  • #4135
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    dave_t wrote: »
    I placed an order on Thursday for a Redmi Note 3 Pro Prime. Does anyone know how long it takes to be shipped, in general? Mine says "Awaiting Shipment".


    You didn't say where you ordered it from.

    I order late on Thursday night and received the following Wednesday lunch time, from AliExpress (DHL EU express shipping). See my post here.

    Edit: You have already replied to my link post, which seller did you choose.

    I also decided to try MIUI 8 by xiaomi.eu (6.7.14 | Beta ) rom on my device, and happy so far with the choice.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #4136
    dave_t
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 332 ✭✭dave_t


    corkie wrote: »
    You didn't say where you ordered it from.

    I order late on Thursday night and received the following Wednesday lunch time, from AliExpress (DHL EU express shipping). See my post here.

    Edit: You have already replied to my link post, which seller did you choose.

    I also decided to try MIUI 8 by xiaomi.eu (6.7.14 | Beta ) rom on my device, and happy so far with the choice.

    Hey, I chose the other seller Hong Kong Goldway but I chose unopened so will receive it with the original rom. Good to hear that you you're happy with that rom because I intend on flashing it once I receive the phone. Doubt it will be Wednesday at this stage though :P


  • #4137
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    dave_t wrote: »
    Hey, I chose the other seller Hong Kong Goldway but I chose unopened so will receive it with the original rom. Good to hear that you you're happy with that rom because I intend on flashing it once I receive the phone. Doubt it will be Wednesday at this stage though :P

    My seller was very good with communicating DHL codes. Had two codes, one for china to UK and the other UK to Ireland.

    ⓘ "At some point something inside me just clicked and I realized that I didn't have to deal with anyone's bullshit ever again."
    » “mundus sine caesaribus” «



  • #4138
    satguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,867 ✭✭✭satguy


    Just ordered a BLUBOO Maya from geekbuying,, will do a short review video when it gets here..

    Looks like a nice well priced phone,, 5.5inch HD Android 6.0 3G Smartphone MT6580 64bit Quad Core 2GB+16GB 8.0MP+13.0MP IP63 3000mAh WIFI GPS

    http://www.geekbuying.com/item/BLUBOO-Maya-2GB-16GB-Smartphone---Gold-368862.html

    Should be here soon.. ( link above is not a pay link, or anything like that,, just a normal everyday link,, No AF Code)


  • #4139
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    SmallBalls wrote: »
    If it's the guide below I've followed it and get stuck after launching the recovery.bat file...phone reboots to the penguin....10 seconds later the penguin disappears and the phone then continues to boot as normal.....any ideas?
    http://forum.xda-developers.com/leeco-le1-pro/how-to/guide-twrp-root-gapps-letv-s1-pro-t3150782

    Try uninstalling the device drivers and then reinstalling, or a different USB port.

    Or both.

    I recall I had to launch the .bat twice in a row I think, when the phone reboots just run the recovery.bat again.

    If that still doesn't work, flash it the old fashioned way using fastboot and adb, I can give a hand there if you need it.


  • #4140
    d31b0y
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,028 ✭✭✭d31b0y


    d31b0y wrote: »
    Just got my second chinese phone from oppomart. Got the Xiaomi Mi 4 for €145 delivered. Shipping took 9 working days.

    Seems like a good phone. Bought for my brother so I won't be doing to much testing on it. A little bulkier than the Redmi 3 pro.

    So my brother has managed to drop the phone already and break the screen. Literally dropped it in to him on Friday and it was broken by Sunday.
    Anyone know where a screen replacement might be bought from? I now have to help him get it fixed.

    Moral of the story. Don't do anything for family, ever.


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  • #4141
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,449 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    d31b0y wrote: »
    So my brother has managed to drop the phone already and break the screen. Literally dropped it in to him on Friday and it was broken by Sunday.
    Anyone know where a screen replacement might be bought from? I now have to help him get it fixed.

    Moral of the story. Don't do anything for family, ever.

    I don't know of any places in Ireland that will fix it. I had a Mi4 that had a broken screen twice, it seems a fairly fragile phone to be honest, the second break it fell from my sofa to the floor, a distance of 3 feet at most.

    You can get replacement screen here:
    http://www.honorbuy.com/37-Replacement-Parts-for-xiaomi-mi4

    I believe its a fairy tricky phone to repair though, the design means its easy to damage the metal band when opening it up.


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