Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

eamonnq · 15-11-2017 10:56PM

jodaw wrote: »

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

I think you just have to bear in mind, that there will likely not be any updates to software etc. (either official or unofficial for the LeEco phones), but for a phone to buy and use they definitely look great value.

eamonnq · 15-11-2017 11:23PM

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??

eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

From the OP:
The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier

Strictly speaking it should be (PHONE PRICE + CARRIAGE) x 1.23 and then add your 'handling fee' for An Post or Courier.

Black_Knight · 16-11-2017 12:10AM

eamonnq wrote: »

From the OP:
The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier

Strictly speaking it should be (PHONE PRICE + CARRIAGE) x 1.23 and then add your 'handling fee' for An Post or Courier.

Revenue says Customs charges too (and those are subject to VAT also). I'll report back when the slap me with the bill.

ED E · 16-11-2017 12:51AM

Black_Knight what you're talking about is Duty, which should be zero or negligible on that tariff code, so its just the %23 VAT due.

The €6 fee is now €10 though.

NATLOR · 16-11-2017 01:47AM

ED E wrote:

Black_Knight what you're talking about is Duty, which should be zero or negligible on that tariff code, so its just the %23 VAT due.

Duty @ 5% of total cost on anything over â‚¬150

abarkie · 16-11-2017 02:00AM

Anyone know how to reset MiRoaming? - It's all in Chinese so don't understand it

Discodog · 16-11-2017 09:14AM

Geekbuying were excellent. I ordered over the weekend & the phone only took 24 hours from Italy. I paid €176 for the Note 4 64gb Global. It's a superb phone.

Thanks to everyone here for the advice.

Discodog · 16-11-2017 09:17AM

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Gets Listed On JD.com, Launch Imminent

5.9 is too big for one handed use plus how can you fit a case to these screen to the edge devices ?

Raoul · 16-11-2017 03:11PM

Ordered from the Solution Shop on Monday for the Note 4 64Gb Global. Arrived today. Haven't had a chance to open it yet.

I hate MIUI, what's the best ROM to put on? An XDA link would be fantastic. Thanks

Raoul · 16-11-2017 03:32PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

How does that work with your 2 year warranty? You might be best hiding most of the MIUI stuff to minimise its effect. No point buying it especially for the 2yr warranty and then voiding it by installing a custom ROM.

Is it MIUI8 or MIUI9?

I'm not sure which MIUI it is. Also, you can usually just flash the stock ROM again. Does anyone know for definite if it voids your warranty?

https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-external-link/rooting-cannot-legally-void-your-warranty/

fixXxer · 16-11-2017 03:44PM

Raoul wrote: »

I'm not sure which MIUI it is. Also, you can usually just flash the stock ROM again. Does anyone know for definite if it voids your warranty?

https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-external-link/rooting-cannot-legally-void-your-warranty/

If you reflash the original ROM and relock the bootloader, there's no way for them to tell. Lineage OS is probably what you'll want to run. It's well supported with updates every week or so. You could always try putting Nova Launcher on it first and customizing it to your liking, or using the Google launcher.

Edit:

The problem of course is if you have a hardware issue that prevents reflashing, such as a faulty touch screen or USB port.

Raoul · 16-11-2017 04:10PM

fixxxer wrote: »

If you reflash the original ROM and relock the bootloader, there's no way for them to tell. Lineage OS is probably what you'll want to run. It's well supported with updates every week or so. You could always try putting Nova Launcher on it first and customizing it to your liking, or using the Google launcher.

Edit:

The problem of course is if you have a hardware issue that prevents reflashing, such as a faulty touch screen or USB port.

Yeah, had a look at lineage OS, it does look the most stable but not that customisable. It is meant to be rocket fast too.

eamonnq · 16-11-2017 04:12PM

Black_Knight wrote: »

Revenue says Customs charges too (and those are subject to VAT also). I'll report back when the slap me with the bill.

Electronic goods such as Laptops, Mobile Phones, Digital cameras and Video Game instruments are duty free.

kc66 · 16-11-2017 04:51PM

Ordered a phone from GeekBuying on Tuesday from Italian warehouse. Delivery $2.33- phone was delivered today by DHL. Also googled for a voucher and got $5 off.

Discodog · 16-11-2017 06:39PM

Raoul wrote: »

Ordered from the Solution Shop on Monday for the Note 4 64Gb Global. Arrived today. Haven't had a chance to open it yet.

I hate MIUI, what's the best ROM to put on? An XDA link would be fantastic. Thanks

I have come from a Nexus 5 & I can't see anything wrong with MIUI. I have installed a new launcher. Some of the features are very good. I like the automatic phone recording & much better silent settings

corkie · 16-11-2017 06:55PM

Raoul wrote: »

Ordered from the Solution Shop on Monday for the Note 4 64Gb Global. Arrived today. Haven't had a chance to open it yet.

I hate MIUI, what's the best ROM to put on? An XDA link would be fantastic. Thanks

Raoul wrote: »

Yeah, had a look at lineage OS, it does look the most stable but not that customization. It is meant to be rocket fast too.

First of all, hope it is not your first xiaomi device:-
Need to Unlock the Bootloader etc, check the xiaomi reddit wiki

You asked for a XDA Link: - Official LineageOS 14.1

Using it on my Redmi Note 3 + Xposed + GravityBox[N]

Gives me more customization. Along with Pixel 2 Launcher.

How did you find the TSS service. Delivery seams speedy enough.

Thargor · 16-11-2017 07:54PM

Anyone seen any decent 9-10" tablet deals lately? Need a good one for a Christmas present...

Iseedeadpixels · 16-11-2017 08:14PM

Thargor wrote: »

Anyone seen any decent 9-10" tablet deals lately? Need a good one for a Christmas present...

Check www.chinavasion.com

tototoe · 16-11-2017 08:15PM

Always had a launcher in my note 4, but have left it in miui 9 for the last while and really growing on me tbh

Raoul · 16-11-2017 10:29PM

Ok. Convinced to give MIUI a chance.

For someone that asked The Solution Shop service was great so far. Ordered Monday received it this morning. It came with a ****ty TPU case where the holes don't line up properly even though they said there was no case. Also the buttons on the case are awful. Phone seems great so far.

corkie · 16-11-2017 11:11PM

Thargor wrote: »

Anyone seen any decent 9-10" tablet deals lately? Need a good one for a Christmas present...

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Inch 16GB Tablet - Grey
Buy at Argos.ie - €124.99

Don't know if it is a good tablet, but you did ask?

Huawei MediaPad T3 10 Tablet Review

Unfortunately, the Huawei MediaPad T3 10 sits between two chairs: neither can it present itself as a price-performance winner, nor can it advertise outstanding performance in a single task. Thus, it is an average tablet, with which you have to put up with quite long charging times.

chrisire · 16-11-2017 11:15PM

Anyone got any experience with Meiigoo?I'm very tempted the buy the s8 for only 140 euro but can't find any real reviews.

NATLOR · 16-11-2017 11:48PM

Those iPads are obviously pricing errors not a hope of getting one at those prices

corkbuoy · 17-11-2017 01:28AM

Another thumbs up for the Solutions Shop, bought a Xiaomi mi A1 on 8th, delivered today by DHL. Great service.

ImARebel · 17-11-2017 10:01AM

went for the Redmi 4X from Geekbuying (HK stock) 103eur, so even with duty and charges on top it's still cheaper than ordering from an EU warehouse. My dad wanted a smaller sized phone otherwise I'd have got him the Note 4.

eamonnq · 17-11-2017 11:14AM

corkbuoy wrote: »

Another thumbs up for the Solutions Shop, bought a Xiaomi mi A1 on 8th, delivered today by DHL. Great service.

What did it cost you ?

Solutions Shop seem to be well thought of, so I would think a lot of people will be using them (some regularly!!).

Kenny Logins · 17-11-2017 11:29AM

eamonnq wrote: »

What did it cost you ?

Solutions Shop seem to be well thought of, so I would think a lot of people will be using them (some regularly!!).

I ordered an A1 on Wednesday night and it's in a DHL van in Cork on its way to me right now. It was €234 in total. Seems like a really good shop/seller.

harpstilidie · 17-11-2017 04:05PM

Thought I'd post this in here as well.

I ordered a Xiaomi Mi A1 and Note 4 on November 11th from Ali Express. Got a DHL tracking code but it hasn't changed from 'shipment information received' since Monday.

Should I be worried?

Raoul · 17-11-2017 04:16PM

Is there a note 4 or MIUI thread? Don't want to be constantly posting about it.

Just looking to find out if there is anyway to have long press to change tracks when the screen is locked without rooting.

corkie · 17-11-2017 04:21PM

harpstilidie wrote: »

How long does delivery usually take from China?

Ordered a Note 4 and a Mi A1 from Ali Express (HK Goldway) on Saturday.

harpstilidie wrote: »

I ordered one on November 11th. Got a DHL tracking code but it hasn't changed from 'shipment information received' since Monday. Starting to get worried!

harpstilidie wrote: »

Thought I'd post this in here as well.

I ordered a Xiaomi Mi A1 and Note 4 on November 11th from Ali Express. Got a DHL tracking code but it hasn't changed from 'shipment information received' since Monday.

Should I be worried?

Did you contact Goldway, they are a reliable seller, maybe they where short of stock. Giving you a code for a shipment they have yet to process.

Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

Comments