Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

Suckit · 27-09-2017 11:49PM

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

It will work on Band 3 - 1800MHz, which is the one that they are referring to on that site.

Band 20 - 800MHz would cover more rural areas, whereas Band 3 - 1800MHz would be more available in cities like Dublin, Cork, Galway. Although Band 20 would be the more predominant one.
You can check coverage here
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=272&MNC=1
older version here
http://www.worldtimezone.com/4g.html

Also, your provider should have a coverage map on their site that may show by band.

Autochange · 27-09-2017 11:57PM

Suckit wrote: »

It will work on Band 3 - 1800MHz, which is the one that they are referring to on that site.

Band 20 - 800MHz would cover more rural areas, whereas Band 3 - 1800MHz would be more available in cities like Dublin, Cork, Galway. Although Band 20 would be the more predominant one.
You can check coverage here
https://www.cellmapper.net/map?MCC=272&MNC=1
older version here
http://www.worldtimezone.com/4g.html

Also, your provider should have a coverage map on their site that may show by band.

Please check the supported bands with your carrier in your local area before purchase.Supported Bands:4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20,TD-LTE B38/B40；3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8; 2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

This seems to be correct and in stock

orm0nd · 28-09-2017 12:01AM

corkie wrote: »

Switched to Lineage OS 14.1 (7.1.2) on my Redmi note 3 on the 16th!

Much better performance and improved battery life, over xiaomi.eu (MM). Latest security + blueborne patches. Native support for trusted devices (instead of needing xposed to enable it on MIUI).

Only bug is saving downloads to sdcard, files get reported as zero file size and not accessible.

Solution: - Rename the files or unmount/remount sdcard for them to work again.

any links showing how to the change over, (for a noob)

redmi 4x

thanks !

johnytwentyten · 28-09-2017 10:09AM

Autochange wrote: »

https://willmyphonework.net/

This site states that the note 4x will work on irish 3g and 4g networks. The 4g 64 g phone looks really good. Has anyone purchased one?
really hoping to finally pull the trigger on this one.

https://www.topresellerstore.com/en/smartphone-android/1390-xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-4-gb-ram-64-gb-rom.html

Found it shipping from italy on the above site at 175 euro

From what I've read on here you should stay clear of the mediatek processor and go with snapdragon

corkie · 28-09-2017 11:53AM

orm0nd wrote: »

any links showing how to the change over, (for a noob)

redmi 4x

thanks !

There is not an official version of Lineasge OS for that device yet.

Unofficial available here! <-- Can't switch to official later without wiping the device.

Guides: -

Xiaomi Reddit wiki <-- for unlocking bootloader etc.

fixXxer · 28-09-2017 12:40PM

funkey_monkey wrote:

$225 inc shipping. No mention of any import tax.

Honorbuy ship very fast and there's no vat if you order from the EU stock. They are rarely the cheapest though. I've not used the other link you've posted. Have you checked on eGlobalCentral.eu ?

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 12:50PM

I used geekbuying - check my previous posts for the link, I don't have it to hand

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 03:38PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

I thought you used TomTop as Geekbuying didn't have the handset?

i bought the Maze Alpha off TomTop and I bought the Note 4 off geekbuying

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 03:57PM

I'm sitting here like a dipsh*t pressing F5 on the tomtop order page, willing to see dispatched against the phone... I'm such an eejit, lol. And what's killing me is the cover is already dispatched on the slow boat and the phone with expedited delivery hasn't budged...

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 04:05PM

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Except for this one on adverts, which apparently does :rolleyes:

http://www.adverts.ie/other-mobiles/xiaomi-redmi-4x-5inch-3gb-32-gb/13883124

BUYER BEWARE

corkie · 28-09-2017 04:11PM

eamonnq wrote: »

Except for this one on adverts, which apparently does :rolleyes:

http://www.adverts.ie/other-mobiles/xiaomi-redmi-4x-5inch-3gb-32-gb/13883124

BUYER BEWARE

Different device Redmi 4X which has the band 20!

Opposite rule to the note devices.

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 04:25PM

not sure which one you're looking for but germany have the 3/32GB in stock

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3G-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-381145.html

Vojera · 28-09-2017 04:48PM

My wife's new Redmi Note 4 arrived today.

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

X6.430macman · 28-09-2017 05:13PM

Vojera wrote:

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

What's on it should do

smilerf · 28-09-2017 05:38PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

What's on it should do

I didn't like it. Too much like ios.
I installed N Launcher. I. I'm happy now

nuff · 28-09-2017 07:40PM

Anyone who bought on geekbuying have trouble using the paypal option?

Autochange · 28-09-2017 07:46PM

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

nuff · 28-09-2017 08:04PM

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Digital Solitude · 28-09-2017 08:11PM

Vojera wrote: »

My wife's new Redmi Note 4 arrived today.

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

There isn't a need, some people don't like it though.

If she doesn't like it, install Google Now Launcher or Nova and see if that helps.

If she still doesn't like it, I'd look at a custom ROM.

smilerf · 28-09-2017 08:19PM

Autochange wrote: »

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

Check your address on their website. They are dodgy when it comes to that

Autochange · 28-09-2017 08:27PM

smilerf wrote: »

Check your address on their website. They are dodgy when it comes to that

How do you mean?

Vojera · 28-09-2017 08:49PM

Autochange wrote: »

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

My parcel left the warehouse in Italy at 14:20 yesterday and it was delivered at 11:20 today. Super impressed!

GBX · 28-09-2017 09:05PM

Autochange wrote: »

How do you mean?

Honorbuy sometimes mess people's addresses and it gets delayed en route.

Guy:Incognito · 28-09-2017 09:12PM

My mi max 2 came today ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

That is all

Autochange · 28-09-2017 09:20PM

GBX wrote: »

Honorbuy sometimes mess people's addresses and it gets delayed en route.

Just checked my acc. The adress listed is correct. Heres hoping

MickH503 · 28-09-2017 09:48PM

nuff wrote: »

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Did they say when they will ship it? Honorbuy say they'll start shipping from October 2nd, but are a lot more expensive.

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 09:54PM

corkie wrote: »

Different device Redmi 4X which has the band 20!

Opposite rule to the note devices.

Thought it was something like that initially, and had double-checked, but must have even double-checked wrongly!! Am confusing myself again

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 10:00PM

nuff wrote: »

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Never buy on presell, no matter how tempting, better to wait until the phone is released and see how other people get on with it first, although maybe Xiaomi are one of the better ones to be taking a bit of a chance on.

Am trying to stop myself from buying the Umidigi S2 on presell.......

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2_activity.html

If it was being supplied by someone other than GB, I probably would have bough already (even though I know I shouldn't buy on pre-sell).

Lucas Hood · 28-09-2017 11:07PM

eamonnq wrote: »

Am trying to stop myself from buying the Umidigi S2 on presell.......

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2_activity.html

If it was being supplied by someone other than GB, I probably would have bough already (even though I know I shouldn't buy on pre-sell).

That's a gorgeous phone.

Suckit · 28-09-2017 11:33PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Is it okay to purchase from these sellers using a Credit Card or should we only be using Paypal?

It is just as safe to use a card now, maybe even safer sometimes than Paypal.
For example, Paypal are useless when items need to be returned to China and they appear not to arrive.

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