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RossieMan wrote: »

same as.

no matter what ROM i try, 2 hours is the maximum SOT i get.

it is a knew problem with redmi note 2, I think something about calibration.
they haven't care about it..there are loads of ticket opened in the official forum, but they just don't reply...

it seems redmi note 3 has the same issue..

corkie wrote: »

Depends on where you purchased, chances are you may have gotten from an unreliable seller that puts vendor roms on it. If that is the case, flashing an official rom might be required to get rid of adware/spyware.

Global Version could also mean special edition version "Kate" instead of "Kenzo".

Telling the Redmi Note 3 Pro and Special Edition apart.

It's meant to be the 152mm model that I'm getting. Have to wait and see what comes. It's coming from the Xiaomi Online Store on aliexpress. It'll be a huge upgrade from my doogee x5 pro.

Any opinions on the Vernee Mars, currently around €200 and looks good

DANNY2014 wrote: »

So will I have to put that on or is it ota?

No that will be on it when you get it and updates itself over time ota

Just took delivery of Redmi note pro today. First impression are great. Old phone was dying a death but regardless the pro is a nice piece of kit. First Chinese phone but on first impression won't be the last

Is it not a case of pretty much every app you use now has access to nearly everything? Your phone knows you better than you know yourself!!! All the companies are collecting data I'd imagine legit or not...

The issue is what they do with your info or if they pass on the data to someone who will do something with it. You wouldn't want your credit card details and passwords in the wrong hands. But with a Chinese phone, is it any more likely?

aaronm13 wrote:

Have a Mi4 stopped by customs but haven;t got the letter yet as it's at my parents house. Whats the procedure to get the duty paid. Phone was $120 so shouldn't be much. Should have just ponied up for the DHL no customs option but thought it was worth a shot.

If it's being delivered by an post just pay the postie, the letter may be looking for a receipt for the phone to decide what you have to pay.

bazwaldo wrote: »

I'm torn between these LeEcos.

Leeco Coolpad Cool1 Grey 3GB 32GB €154.82 delivered thru EU.
Pros: Bigger Battery, cheaper, headphone jack
Cons: Poor ROM support, no 4G 800Mhz, camera no OIS

Leeco LE 2 Grey 3GB 32GB International Version €190.09 delivered from EU.
Pros: Decent ROM support, 4G
Cons: No headphone jack

LeEco MAX 2 Grey 4GB 32GB €233.11 delivered thru EU.
Pros: OK ROM support, screen res, 4G, fast processor
Cons: No headphone jack

LeEco MAX 2 Gold 4GB 64GB €297.56 delivered thru EU.
Pros: OK ROM support, screen, 64GB, screen res, 4G, fast processor
Cons: No headphone jack, pricey compared, its gold coloured

Camera probably best on the MAX 2. Not sure about the Cool1 vs LE 2. Cool1 has dual rear cameras with no OIS and LE 2 has higher MP.

Found a user group for ROMs on http://www.letv.re/forum/5-leeco-devices/.

I'd say after 6-12 months I'd be itching for next version of OS and this is where the Cool1 might fall short as other will likely have better choice of ROMs.

Is there anything else I should put into the equation?

No headphone jack would be putting me off, so that is nearly all of them.

bazwaldo wrote: »

They come with a small dongle to connect the USB C to headphone. Its not a deal breaker. I only ever use the headphones jack connecting it to the car stereo. So a small hassle.

Don't use headphones much myself either, but if the young fella wants to watch youtube or play games, I know I won't find that USB dongle thing!!

ED E wrote: »

The quality of bluetooth earphones and cans you can get now, the lack of the jack isnt a worry. Buy 5 adapters for a dollar each and shove one in the car, one in you bags, one in your wallet etc. You'll never be stuck.

Out of battery.

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

My sis needs a phone for 100 anyone selling?

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Firstly sorry for all the questions i've been asking but this is my first time ordering a phone from china.

Anyway, I've still have a few more questions before i pull the trigger on the xiaomi mi5.

Now hopefully i haven't got too confused and my questions actually make sense:D. So the person who i'll be buying the phone from (top one) can install a custom rom into my phone. Now i've read that a custom rom can have lots of advantages when done right. (which i presume it would be from a reputable seller) But then that'll mean that i can't get any OTA updates. Will it be worth it if i can't get any OTA updates? For instance will miui 7 - miui 8 even make that much of a noticeable difference?

Also if my phone was updated to miui 8 and then i got a custom rom, i presume the phone will move back down to miui 7 because the device will have been rooted?

Now I think it might be best to root my device and also get a custom rom, but i'm not used to this kind of stuff and i'm not 100% sure what to do.

thanks very much for any feedback:)

(on a side note would anybody be able to recommend a good cover that's comfortable in the hand for the xiaomi mi5, thanks again!)

melon_collie wrote: »

Does anyone know if the Xiaomi Mi Mix can be used in Europe? Has it been clarified by the manufacturer yet? What a super looking phone

For an expensive device, it doesn't have band 20 for 4G and no sdcard!

Also this video would put you off buying it: -




There is also rumors of 5.5 inch version to be made available as well.

Can anybody tell me, does the Redmi Note 3 pro support 4g on three network?