Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

kunst nugget wrote: »

Picked up the Oukitel U11 plus on gearbest for the daughter. €125 including post and packaging. Really good spec for the price.

OUKITEL U11 Plus 4G Phablet Android 7.0 5.7 inch MTK6750T Octa Core 1.5GHz 4GB RAM 64GB ROM 13.0MP Front Camera Fingerprint Scanner
Display: 5.7 inch, 1920 x 1080 Pixel FHD AUO screen
CPU: MTK6750T Octa Core ( A53 x 4 1.5GHz + A53 x 4 1.0GHz )
System: Android 7.0
RAM + ROM: 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM
Camera: 13.0MP ( SW 16.0MP ) front camera + 13.0MP ( SW 16.0MP ) back camera
Battery Capacity (mAh): 3700mAh

Network:
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
4G: FDD-LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600MHz

The brother and his wife both bought them as well a couple of weeks ago and are so far delighted with their purchases.

http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_676540.html?wid=11&currency=EUR&vip=764180&gclid=EAIaIQobChMImcruh67g1QIVSbXtCh0H0QyqEAUYASABEgJUy_D_BwE

I got a k6000 plus and a great phone. Got it on lightning deal fulfilled by Amazon. Arrived in 2 days. It has its issues but for price, it screams quality.

Really interested in picking up the Ulefone T1. The best price at the moment is Banggood.com.

If ordering from them would one use standard delivery or pay the extra for the EMS service?

Dad just killed his Honor 5C by drowning it :eek:

Looking for a recommendation for something similar that I don't have to wait 4 weeks on to arrive.

I was thinking of getting him a Redmi 4 Prime/Pro, girlfriend has one and it looks to be a decent reliable phone. He doesn't need the latest fastest phone and I think this will be sufficient. 32gb with sd card should be plenty also.

He was used to a motorola before the Honor, which I loaded Nova launcher onto. I like the idea of the Redmi 4 Prime with Lineage (runs great on my mi5 since the first build), I know he won't like MIUI without LOS or at the very least Nova.

ImARebel wrote: »

I'd definitely recommend the Redmi note 4 for him. My sis isn't at all tech savvy and loves the Redmi Note 4 I got her. And finds it very easy to use.

I ordered from geekbuying italian warehouse and it was here in days, no waiting and no customs.

Hope that helps

It's too big for him, trying to stay around 5". It's a pity the mi5 isn't a bit cheap or comes with an sd card cause it's about the same size as the 5" Redmi

ImARebel wrote: »

Ah - I didn't click that was your requirement - sorry!

No problem!

Just looking and there is also a Redmi 4X with a Snapdragon 435, is this better than the 425 in the Redmi 4 Prime?

Suckit wrote: »

EMS would add €18.35 to the overall price, and would almost definitely get stopped at customs.
Which would be roughly €44, and whatever EMS charge for handling, maybe another €10 - €15.

So, if you do use EMS, expect to pay and extra (roughly) €55 at the door when it arrives.

Cheers. I was more thinking about EMS for the speed of delivery. If there is more a chance of being stopped by customs that regular post then I may go with the free shipping.

sgarvan wrote: »

Cheers. I was more thinking about EMS for the speed of delivery. If there is more a chance of being stopped by customs that regular post then I may go with the free shipping.

It may still get stopped, but is less likely (although lately they have stopped a lot of my items )
If it does get stopped on normal mail, i will be roughly €39.50 VAT + An Post handling (€10?) = €49.50 at the door.

EMS route works out at roughly €25 more.

Framed10 wrote: »

I've been reading lots of posts/forums on this error with my Xiaomi Mi5 but it hasnt helped me.
Two key pieces of info before I start:
1. I have the MIUI 8 global ROM already
2. I already have all the google apps installed, they were installed when I bought it.

The issue is I can't get into the play store, RH-01 error.
I cleared the data and cache in the play store settings and the google services framework (I was trying to resolve a different issue)
and now I cant get into the play store anymore.

any suggestions?

Install one of the Roms from MIUI.en then reinstall Google Play/Services through the MIUI App store? There's an app that helps you with it there.

Framed10 wrote: »

Thanks, would installing a new ROM essentially wipe the phone??

Is there anyway of just deleting the play app and reinstalling just that only?
or are all the google apps linked together?

The best way to install a new ROM is always to wipe anyway. You could check on XDA for a play store .APK There are layers to it now though so I'm note sure if its as simple as that any more.

Framed10 wrote: »

I've been reading lots of posts/forums on this error with my Xiaomi Mi5 but it hasnt helped me.
Two key pieces of info before I start:
1. I have the MIUI 8 global ROM already
2. I already have all the google apps installed, they were installed when I bought it.

The issue is I can't get into the play store, RH-01 error.
I cleared the data and cache in the play store settings and the google services framework (I was trying to resolve a different issue)
and now I cant get into the play store anymore.

any suggestions?

fixxxer wrote: »

The best way to install a new ROM is always to wipe anyway. You could check on XDA for a play store .APK There are layers to it now though so I'm note sure if its as simple as that any more.

Digital Solitude wrote: »

I would reflash GApps before doing anything else

https://xiaomininja.com/2016/09/16/the-complete-guide-to-installing-google-apps-gaaps-on-miui-8/

Hi I finally resolved the Play Store issue, it was the Gmail address that was with used the app.
Basically I've had a Gmail work account linked to the play store all the time and I tried a private Gmail address and hey presto Play Store now working again.
No need to reinstall/flash google apps etc.

And then to solve the MAIN problem with the Mi 5, the microphone problem.
From what Ive read its common.
Basically I had a sound aux cable plugged into phone in car and after unplugging it no one could hear me on phone when I rang or they rang me (except if you turn on the loudspeaker ��)
Apparently the phone still thinks cable is plugged in.

I couldnt resolve it. Only way was to download the Sound About app to set the phone to not confuse speaker with headphones.