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GBX · 08-09-2017 12:52PM

That would be Official from Lineage - still a custom rom.

Digital Solitude · 08-09-2017 12:55PM

Ah I get ya, still a custom ROM as has been said.

Have you any issues with it? They're normally just basic ports of the main ROM, I don't think there's too much likelihood of them going bad, Lineage just don't stand by it.

Used Cyanogenmod ports for years and years with no issues

A Disgrace · 08-09-2017 03:00PM

A Disgrace wrote: »

Just got a Note 4x – I’m having issues with the headphone jack – it doesn’t connect automatically, and when it does, it will disconnect suddenly and switch to speaker. Requires a bit of fiddling about too to connect in the first place. The icon will come and go during all of this. On top of this, when I’m trying to connect my earphones my network will drop and I’ll get the message “No Radio”, requiring a reboot.

Anyone got this issue before? Bought from Geekbuying who are investigating.

Also, would I be right in saying that future MIUI updates are all OTA and don’t require downloading ROMs etc?

So, maybe someone more experienced could advise me here:

I’ve been advised to update to the latest firmware to fix my issue. My device is bootlocked. To unlock, I need to apply (which I have) and unlock via the Mi Unlock tool (which I have) – however, I first have to wait 72 hours for my phone to associate itself with whatever it need to do, in order to complete the unlock process. Is this the only way to do this?

GBX · 08-09-2017 04:39PM

Banggood are having a sale at the minute. Not sure if this is a good deal or not but might be ok?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Fingerprint 5.5-inch 3GB RAM 64GB MTK X20 Deca-core 4G Smartphone - €137~

MickH503 · 08-09-2017 05:47PM

For people with Xiaomi experience, what do you think are the pros and cons of MIUI vs stock Android? I'm looking possibly at a Note 4 or a Mi A1 and wondering what the difference in the operating system would be in real world use.

k123456 · 08-09-2017 08:56PM

MickH503 wrote: »

For people with Xiaomi experience, what do you think are the pros and cons of MIUI vs stock Android? I'm looking possibly at a Note 4 or a Mi A1 and wondering what the difference in the operating system would be in real world use.

No real difference, however I did have an issue before where Miui would not pick up my google contacts, ie stored on google cloud.

Very annoying if you use google contacts , and dont store contacts on SIM

This was 2 years ago, not sure if still an issue

Digital Solitude · 08-09-2017 11:57PM

MickH503 wrote: »

For people with Xiaomi experience, what do you think are the pros and cons of MIUI vs stock Android? I'm looking possibly at a Note 4 or a Mi A1 and wondering what the difference in the operating system would be in real world use.

This may be answered awkwardly as I'm not sober, but I wouldn't recommend MiUi to a sober myself. Its more limiting than stock android and slower IMO, but can be simpler to use.

I'd you're happy to unlock Bootloader and install custom ROMs, Xiaomi all the way buy I wouldn't pick a Xiaomi unless AOSP (stock Android) was an option.

Each to their own, I'm sure 70% of Xiaomi users are happy with MiUi but not all will be, I'm one of the ones who wouldn't be.

If you're confident enough to go for custom ROMs, (its easy) then a Xiaomi is almost guaranteed a solid purchase.

talkinblah12 · 09-09-2017 09:01AM

Trying to figure out whether the Xiaomi Redmi 4X internatioal version will work here on Three.

Supported bands: FDD-LTE (B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20), TD-LTE (B38/B40), WCDMA (B1/B2/B5/B8), GSM (B2/B3/B5/B8)

Supposdly three uses"

4G: 800MHz & 1800MHz
3G: 2100MHz & 900MHz
2G: 900MHz & 1800MHz
"

From what I can gather 4G B3 is 1800 and b20 is 800.
3G 2100 is B1 and 900 is B8.So I am fully covered for 4g and 3g correct?
I cant exactly figure it out for 2g though

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2017 10:13AM

Digital Solitude wrote: »

This may be answered awkwardly as I'm not sober, but I wouldn't recommend MiUi to a sober myself. Its more limiting than stock android and slower IMO, but can be simpler to use.

I'd you're happy to unlock Bootloader and install custom ROMs, Xiaomi all the way buy I wouldn't pick a Xiaomi unless AOSP (stock Android) was an option.

Each to their own, I'm sure 70% of Xiaomi users are happy with MiUi but not all will be, I'm one of the ones who wouldn't be.

If you're confident enough to go for custom ROMs, (its easy) then a Xiaomi is almost guaranteed a solid purchase.

Is it not just as handy to stick Google Now on the MiUi device, or is it still going to be horribly slow?
I'm using it with the Maze Alpha and I'm hard pressed to see the difference between this and a "high end" phone with the same launcher.

Digital Solitude · 09-09-2017 11:53AM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Is it not just as handy to stick Google Now on the MiUi device, or is it still going to be horribly slow?
I'm using it with the Maze Alpha and I'm hard pressed to see the difference between this and a "high end" phone with the same launcher.

They're not horribly slow, I just find for myself it normally takes me longer to do stuff or figure out where to do stuff on MiUi, even with Google Now.

What was your last phone? There's not much difference between high end phones of 2-3 years ago and those of today from what I've seen.

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2017 03:17PM

I had a Nexus 6P and there doesn't seem to much between it and the Maze Alpha at all.
Only thing I miss is a decent case and Android 8.0

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2017 05:15PM

Speaking of a case, anywhere more local than China stock a Maze Alpha case, I'm looking for the clear plastic type.
The chequered translucent one that's on AliExpress and the like is perfect.
I just don't want to wait until November to get it.

RossieMan · 09-09-2017 05:36PM

Order it to PM. It'll get here in 2 weeks if you pay for tracked shipping.

CiDeRmAn · 09-09-2017 06:26PM

RossieMan wrote: »

Order it to PM. It'll get here in 2 weeks if you pay for tracked shipping.

Parcel Motel?
Yes, I use it all the time but there doesn't seem to be a supply of the things outside of China and HK.
If anyone has a link or ordered more than one, let me know!

Thanatosgratus · 09-09-2017 08:15PM

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

Speaking of a case, anywhere more local than China stock a Maze Alpha case, I'm looking for the clear plastic type.
The chequered translucent one that's on AliExpress and the like is perfect.
I just don't want to wait until November to get it.

Spanish based seller on amazon "Get it as soon as 27 Sep. - 6 Oct"
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Docooler-Protective-Eco-friendly-Anti-scratch-Anti-dust/dp/B074TSFBL9/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_107_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=Y2JJMNVAC857FM968PQQ

Autochange · 09-09-2017 11:38PM

has anyone bought the Xiaomi Mi6 phone? any good?

cmac2009 · 10-09-2017 07:56AM

Autochange wrote: »

has anyone bought the Xiaomi Mi6 phone? any good?

Would be interested in peoples opinions on this also, looks very good for price

Guy:Incognito · 10-09-2017 08:43AM

James bond would probably know a fair bit .......

CiDeRmAn · 10-09-2017 09:39AM

Guy:Incognito wrote: »

James bond would probably know a fair bit .......

11-09-2017 12:04PM

My mi max 2 is on the way and I'm just wondering it's use USB type c to charge the phone where can I buy extra cables as a spare

Do all USB type c cables work or only is it some I'm really confused

Thanks for the help

Bahanaman · 11-09-2017 12:21PM

I'm hoping to buy a redmi note 4/4x soon. There are so many sites where it can be bought and so many different versions of the phone itself that my head is melted trying to find the best option. Can anyone who has bought one and had a good experience point me in the right direction? Also I'm wondering with the new 5x out would it be worth waiting for that phone?

ImARebel · 11-09-2017 01:28PM

Bahanaman wrote: »

I'm hoping to buy a redmi note 4/4x soon. There are so many sites where it can be bought and so many different versions of the phone itself that my head is melted trying to find the best option. Can anyone who has bought one and had a good experience point me in the right direction? Also I'm wondering with the new 5x out would it be worth waiting for that phone?

I ordered from geekbuying - went for the grey one of these from the italian warehouse. Depends on what colour you want - this is the black one and comes from spain (so no customs)

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/International-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3GB-32GB-Smartphon----Gray-381848.html

Edited to say I went with the 4 as opposed to the 4x as I wanted to be sure of getting band 20 for 4g

Edited again: I'm a dope I put in the wrong link!

Bahanaman · 11-09-2017 02:11PM

ImARebel wrote:

Edited to say I went with the 4 as opposed to the 4x as I wanted to be sure of getting band 20 for 4g

Is it the redmi 4 or note 4 you bought?

smilerf · 11-09-2017 02:49PM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

My mi max 2 is on the way and I'm just wondering it's use USB type c to charge the phone where can I buy extra cables as a spare

Do all USB type c cables work or only is it some I'm really confused

Thanks for the help

I bought some adapters for mine in Harvey Norman. They do the job fine
Amazon are good for cables and the do anker which I recommend

ED E · 11-09-2017 03:06PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Do all USB type c cables work or only is it some I'm really confused

Some USB-C cables cause big problems (think dead device and smoke). Only buy well rated ones.

https://plus.google.com/u/0/collection/s0Inv

ImARebel · 11-09-2017 03:50PM

Bahanaman wrote: »

Is it the redmi 4 or note 4 you bought?

Apologies it's the Redmi Note 4 I got and this is the proper link

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/International-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3GB-32GB-Smartphon----Gray-381848.html

I fixed my post above. Sorry for the confusion!

Scotty # · 11-09-2017 04:22PM

Bahanaman wrote: »

I'm hoping to buy a redmi note 4/4x soon. There are so many sites where it can be bought and so many different versions of the phone itself that my head is melted trying to find the best option. Can anyone who has bought one and had a good experience point me in the right direction? Also I'm wondering with the new 5x out would it be worth waiting for that phone?

I've bought two Note 4's in the last 3 months and am ordering another today. Got them all from Honorbuy... https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Went with the 4gb/64gb version. Delivery is about €20 (DHL Express) but it's 1-2 days from Italy tops.

Can't fault the phone. Lightning fast and battery lasts forever. Honorbuy have fairly good after sales service too. Screen replacement on one of these is $75 including your return shipping and takes 4-5 days from the date they receive it.

Bitches Be Trypsin · 11-09-2017 04:25PM

My mi max 2 arrived today and I love it!

X6.430macman · 11-09-2017 04:41PM

Bitches Be Trypsin wrote:

My mi max 2 arrived today and I love it!

How you finding size?

dedaw · 11-09-2017 04:51PM

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/International-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3GB-32GB-Smartphon----Gray-381848.html

I fixed my post above. Sorry for the confusion![/quote]

Much difference between the international and global versions?

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