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  • #7082
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Its likely a hardware failure, TRS jacks often go. Not very robust for the amount of strain they come under.


  • #7083
    johnytwentyten
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 285 ✭✭johnytwentyten


    ED E wrote: »
    Its likely a hardware failure, TRS jacks often go. Not very robust for the amount of strain they come under.[/quote

    Can they be easily replaced?!?!


  • #7084
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    johnytwentyten wrote: »
    ED E wrote: »
    Its likely a hardware failure, TRS jacks often go. Not very robust for the amount of strain they come under.

    Can they be easily replaced?!?!

    Could have mentioned what phone you're talking about, anyways.
    johnytwentyten wrote: »
    Hi, I have two covers for my redmi note 3 pro prime,

    Its part of the motherboard. Difficult to replace without killing other components, not worth it on a cheaper phone.


  • #7085
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    I bought the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro special version Global ROM from Here a few weeks back and found the browser quiet slow, I could put a page in to the address bar and wait from 10 to 40 seconds for the page to load. I factory reset my phone during the week but still have the same problem. I have tried a few different browsers but it always slow.

    Does anyone have any idea why this is? My Wife has an iPhone 5s and my son has a Huawei G6. They never have this problem. Our BB speeds is a constant 30 mb. I have tried on both 2.4 Ghz and 5 Ghz. It also seems to be the same if I am using wifi in public places so its not my router or interference from nearby routers.


  • #7086
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    A few more pics


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  • #7087
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    pcuser wrote: »
    I bought the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Pro special version Global ROM from Here a few weeks back and found the browser quiet slow, I could put a page in to the address bar and wait from 10 to 40 seconds for the page to load. I factory reset my phone during the week but still have the same problem. I have tried a few different browsers but it always slow.


    First of all, you paid to much for that MediaTek version!
    Second you have a Vendor rom.

    You should flash an official rom to resolve your problems.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #7088
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    corkie wrote: »
    First of all, you paid to much for that MediaTek version!
    Second you have a Vendor rom.

    You should flash an official rom to resolve your problems.

    Thank you for the very fast reply Corkie. To be honest reflashing terrifies me. I have found so many different guides and Im not too sure which to use. Is there any guide you can recommend to me and I can start?


  • #7089
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    SOrry just saw the youtube link now. Thank You


  • #7090
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    He's linked a video tutorial


  • #7091
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    I can't see my folders when I connect my Redmond note to my laptop..it's running win10.


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  • #7092
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    I have reflashed to the latest version ( nikel_global_images_V8.2.1.0.MBFMIDL_20170424.0000.00_6.0_global) and its still pretty much the same, Getting on to a website takes about 20/30 seconds, When im on the website its not as slow to click to other parts of the site.

    I have tried using the stock browser, dolphin and firefox on 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz. My ping is 11ms and speed is 27 mbs atm. Does anyone have any other suggestions? No on else in the house has this problem


  • #7093
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    pcuser wrote: »
    I have reflashed to the latest version ( nikel_global_images_V8.2.1.0.MBFMIDL_20170424.0000.00_6.0_global) and its still pretty much the same, Getting on to a website takes about 20/30 seconds, When im on the website its not as slow to click to other parts of the site.

    I have tried using the stock browser, dolphin and firefox on 2.4 Ghz and 5Ghz. My ping is 11ms and speed is 27 mbs atm. Does anyone have any other suggestions? No on else in the house has this problem
    My browser is slow as well. Not flashed it yet.


  • #7094
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    I can't see my folders when I connect my Redmond note to my laptop..it's running win10.


    You should have got notification when you attached your device to PC, click on it and choose MTP mode.

    If your not seeing the device at all, then you may need to reconfigure drivers in W10!

    There was a bad W10 update in March that effect MTP mode!

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #7095
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    My browser is slow as well. Not flashed it yet.
    Thanks Tatranska. Maybe I'm expecting too much from the phone.I did not think that an iPhone 5s would be much faster at browsing though.


  • #7096
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    pcuser wrote: »
    Thanks Tatranska. Maybe I'm expecting too much from the phone.I did not think that an iPhone 5s would be much faster at browsing though.

    Doing a bit of reading on XDA, it seems to be an issue with redmi. I saw you can turn off optimisation in developer mode. Mines a bit faster.


  • #7097
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    Doing a bit of reading on XDA, it seems to be an issue with redmi. I saw you can turn off optimisation in developer mode. Mines a bit faster.

    Thanks Tatranska,

    I have tried that but it still takes at least 40 seconds for a webpage to appear in the broswer after I have typed in the address and pressed enter. The stock browser seems to be ever so slightly faster but still over 35 seconds.

    To say im disappointed with this phone is an under statement. I upgraded from a Huawei G6 which is a 3 yr old phone and much faster.


  • #7098
    jozi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    Was there not a hardware issue with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

    They use the same frequency and work against each other or something. Nothing to do with the phone manufacturer, blame was with the chip manufacturers.

    Try turning off data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, reboot and enable Wi-Fi.


  • #7099
    buzzwell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭buzzwell


    WTF. That's turned me off that phone!!


  • #7100
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    jozi wrote: »
    Was there not a hardware issue with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi?

    They use the same frequency and work against each other or something. Nothing to do with the phone manufacturer, blame was with the chip manufacturers.

    Try turning off data, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, reboot and enable Wi-Fi.

    Thanks Jozi, I have tried that but still no luck. Its still taking a long time for pages to load.


  • #7101
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    buzzwell wrote: »
    WTF. That's turned me off that phone!!

    Look at the Snapdragon global version with Band 20 instead!
    pcuser wrote: »
    Thanks Jozi, I have tried that but still no luck. Its still taking a long time for pages to load.


    Seems to be a know problem with the MediaTek version of the Redmi Note 4.
    i.e: - http://en.miui.com/thread-389697-1-1.html


    Most people know to stay away from MediaTek devices as there is very limited custom rom support!

    ⓘ "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” «



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  • #7102
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    kunst nugget wrote: »
    My current phone has developed a problem with the power button so I decided to pick up a cheap interim phone to last me a couple of months until I can get something decent. Decided to go with the Leagoo T1 plus from GearBest as it was going for 99 dollars in a flash sale (It's out of stock now) from their EU warehouse.

    http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_415740.html

    Not an amazing spec on the screen but the 3GB RAM will more than do me for my light usage.

    I'll let you know how I get on delivery-wise and how well the phone works.

    So I have this two weeks now so I thought I give my impressions. I was coming from a Samsung Galaxy Grand that had developed a lot of bugs over the last couple of months and reception had become close to non-existent on it. This worked out of the box and only took a couple of minutes for Google to do it's thing and all my apps were transported to the phone. I stuck in a 64GB Sim Card - I initially formatted as internal storage but it went a bit odd so I reformatted again and kept it as separate storage - I mainly use it for downloading from Apple Music so it's grand.

    It comes loaded with a Custom ROM that mimics iOS and it took a while to get use to it. I was going to change it but at this stage it doesn't bother so I'll leave it. There's a small few preloaded apps that centre around the camera but nothing that takes up much storage so it doesn't bother me them being there. It downloads quickly and I have no real issues with loading times or the like. It has a fingerprint scanner on the back and for the most part it works straight away.

    It came in at just over €100 with postage when I bought and it was an absolute bargain at the price. The only problems I had were with initially setting up the SD card, a minor heart attack when it stop charging (which turned out to be a piece of plastic stuck in the slot) and the fact that Mario Run doesn't seem to work on it. If you want something really slick with a bit more juice, you'll be better off spending a bit extra but for what I use my phone for, it suits me grand.


  • #7103
    ED E
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,170 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    corkie wrote: »
    Most people know to stay away from MediaTek devices as there is very limited custom rom support!

    People love the idea of a well spec'd phone for ?80-150 but MTK really arent a patch on Qualcomm. The premium is very much worth it.


  • #7104
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    ED E wrote: »
    People love the idea of a well spec'd phone for ?80-150 but MTK really arent a patch on Qualcomm. The premium is very much worth it.

    I paid €230 for it :(


  • #7105
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    pcuser wrote: »
    I paid €230 for it :(


    As already stated you over paid for the device!

    Redmi Note 4 MTK

    Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon Global with Band 20


    With shipping and customs, you could have got a better phone for same/less money.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #7106
    pcuser
    Closed Accounts Posts: 571 ✭✭✭pcuser


    I wont make that mistake again. Il save up and buy the snap dragon version. Thanks again for all the help.


  • #7107
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    corkie wrote:
    With shipping and customs, you could have got a better phone for same/less money.


    There's about a million differant redmi note 4 (x)

    Would the snapdragon one be newer/better (?) Than the marshmallow one?


  • #7108
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    X6.430macman wrote: »
    There's about a million differant redmi note 4 (x)

    Would the snapdragon one be newer/better (?) Than the marshmallow one?

    The second link above for "RN4 Snapdragon" is the same device as "RN4X" just with more band supported!


    Snapdragon versions of xiaomi devices are generally better than the Mediatek versions.

    Marshmallow is the android version that comes installed as the OS on the devices. Some device's may now have MIUI 8 Nougat roms (with missing nougat features). MIUI 9 rumored to launch in August should be better!

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #7109
    buzzwell
    Closed Accounts Posts: 176 ✭✭buzzwell


    corkie wrote: »
    The second link above for "RN4 Snapdragon" is the same device as "RN4X" just with more band supported!


    Snapdragon versions of xiaomi devices are generally better than the Mediatek versions.

    Marshmallow is the android version that comes installed as the OS on the devices. Some device's may now have MIUI 8 Nougat roms (with missing nougat features). MIUI 9 rumored to launch in August should be better!

    Thanks, learning a good bit here :)


  • #7110
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    Should I go for an older slightly more expensive mi max 1 with the 650 chip thing or newer redmi note 4 with the 625... it's driving me mad now. And the mi max is pretty big but I like that but perhaps to big??


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  • #7111
    X6.430macman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,367 ✭✭✭X6.430macman


    Should I go for an older slightly more expensive mi max 1 with the 650 chip thing or newer redmi note 4 with the 625... it's driving me mad now. And the mi max is pretty big but I like that but perhaps to big??


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