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  • #9332
    loopymum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭loopymum


    corkie wrote: »
    I would be more concerned with lack of Band 20 for LTE coverage here.

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/mimax2

    There is a global rom, avaible for it: - http://en.miui.com/download-328.html

    Check the reddit wiki for flashing instructions.


    Also note that Goldway are promoting Duty Free DHL shipping again.

    Thanks Corkie, so should be ok so, it is Goldway that I am looking at alright, I can't see the duty free dhl though.

    I am finishing up my sim only contract with three next week and will more than likely move to Tesco mobile then who don't do 4g anyway. It is band 20 for lte with three where I live alright though.
    I find at home with Three at the moment if I'm on data and starting watching tv online it switches to H and H+ speeds anyway


  • #9333
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    8530578956_791517345.jpg


    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Mi-Max-2-4GB-RAM-128GB-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-625-Octa-Core-6-44/32814352163.html


    If you scroll through there description the above image is on the page.

    Three use Band 3 and 20, I have Kenzo without Band 20 and have no problems with LTE as I live in the city.

    Band 20 is required for better rural/indoor coverage.

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9334
    Bahanaman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,205 ✭✭✭Bahanaman


    allthedoyles wrote:
    Its a great phone - we are converted now to Xiaomi -


    Have the A1 meself... Delighted with it so far.


  • #9335
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Oukitels are pretty solid, whats the budget size etc?

    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_638754.html :rolleyes:

    They are very aware of that price (it has been removed and replaced numerous times), so presumably it has not been changed to encourage new registrations for (at least) data collecting.


    Nothing to do with Oukitel other than it is an Oukitel phone for €0.82.


  • #9336
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,016 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Suckit wrote: »
    https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_638754.html :rolleyes:

    They are very aware of that price (it has been removed and replaced numerous times), so presumably it has not been changed to encourage new registrations for (at least) data collecting.


    Nothing to do with Oukitel other than it is an Oukitel phone for €0.82.
    When you select a plug it changes to the overpriced phone it is.

    **Posted from an Oukitek u13. Which I think does a grand job for what I paid.


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  • #9337
    Conservative
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Conservative


    Have a few contracts coming to an end with Three. We are using a mix of Samsung's at the moment S6 Edge/S7.

    Given the cost of the flagship phones now I am considering looking at Chinese alternatives.

    Mainly interested in:
    Good battery
    Good audio via headphone
    5'1 or bigger display

    Bonuses:
    FM Radio
    NFC

    Not particularly bothered about the camera performance.

    Any suggestions for something that would match the performance of the likes of an S7?

    Thanks!


  • #9338
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    Conservative wrote: »
    Have a few contracts coming to an end with Three. We are using a mix of Samsung's at the moment S6 Edge/S7.

    Given the cost of the flagship phones now I am considering looking at Chinese alternatives.

    Mainly interested in:
    Good battery
    Good audio via headphone
    5'1 or bigger display

    Bonuses:
    FM Radio
    NFC

    Not particularly bothered about the camera performance.

    Any suggestions for something that would match the performance of the likes of an S7?

    Thanks!

    Xiaomi mi max 2, i can't recommend it highly enough.


  • #9339
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Conservative wrote: »
    Have a few contracts coming to an end with Three. We are using a mix of Samsung's at the moment S6 Edge/S7.

    Given the cost of the flagship phones now I am considering looking at Chinese alternatives.

    Mainly interested in:
    Good battery
    Good audio via headphone
    5'1 or bigger display

    Bonuses:
    FM Radio
    NFC

    Not particularly bothered about the camera performance.

    Any suggestions for something that would match the performance of the likes of an S7?

    Thanks!

    www.kimovil.com best site to pick a phone that suits, though Xiaomi are solid.


  • #9340
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    Xiaomi mi max 2, i can't recommend it highly enough.

    I have the Redmi Note 4 & can't fault it. I would definitely buy Xiaomi again. I bought the original Xiaomi Mi Band two years ago & it's still working perfectly. Xiaomi products are really well made.

    I chose the Note for it's battery life which is superb.


  • #9341
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Zuk Edge
    LeEco Le Pro 3
    Huawei Honor 8/9
    Moto Z2 Play

    Are also worth looking at.


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  • #9342
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    Discodog wrote: »
    I have the Redmi Note 4 & can't fault it. I would definitely buy Xiaomi again. I bought the original Xiaomi Mi Band two years ago & it's still working perfectly. Xiaomi products are really well made.

    I chose the Note for it's battery life which is superb.

    The battery is the main reason I went for the mi max 2. I think I could easily get 4 days from a charge if I wanted to.


  • #9343
    Conservative
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭Conservative


    Thanks for the replies, great suggestions.

    Can't believe the specs on some of these phones for the price..

    Just have to decide what to buy now.


  • #9344
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    The battery is the main reason I went for the mi max 2. I think I could easily get 4 days from a charge if I wanted to.

    I would of bought it too but it's just too big for me :)


  • #9345
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    Lads is it only my phone or is miui bad for notifications. I could get Gmail notifications hours late


  • #9346
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    smilerf wrote: »
    Lads is it only my phone or is miui bad for notifications. I could get Gmail notifications hours late

    I think it's probably you. I have no problems so check that you have the right settings.


  • #9347
    Nollog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,708 ✭✭✭Nollog


    https://twitter.com/donovansung/status/967679725928943616

    What price do xaomi usually launch these phones at?


  • #9348
    howdoyouknow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 259 ✭✭howdoyouknow


    smilerf wrote:
    Lads is it only my phone or is miui bad for notifications. I could get Gmail notifications hours late


    You need to turn off battery optimisiations for any apps you need notifications. Miui by default is very battery friendly. It heavily restricts non system apps from funning in the background and auto starting.


  • #9349
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    howdoyouknow wrote: »
    You need to turn off battery optimisiations for any apps you need notifications. Miui by default is very battery friendly. It heavily restricts non system apps from funning in the background and auto starting.

    The battery life on my Note 4 is so good that I just turned the battery optimisation off for everything.


  • #9350
    sunbeam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,828 ✭✭✭sunbeam


    Has anyone had any issues using the Mi Max 2 with 3G on Three? I'm out in the sticks and not worried about 4G access as I don't have it with them anyway.


  • #9351
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie



    LOS 15.1 :- Changelog 16 - Smart Styles, Treble is trouble and Omfg Oreo


    Changelog 16 - Smart Styles, Treble is trouble and Omfg Oreo

    [XDA] LineageOS 15.1 based on Android 8.1 Oreo has been officially announced


    [XDA] LineageOS 15.1 Feature List Overview with Screenshots and Video




    Initial 15.1 devices
    • Google Nexus 6P - angler - moved from 14.1
    • Google Nexus 5X - bullhead - moved from 14.1
    • LeEco Le Pro3 / Le Pro3 Elite - zl1 - moved from 14.1
    • OnePlus 3 / 3T - oneplus3 - moved from 14.1
    • OnePlus 5 - cheeseburger - moved from 14.1
    • OnePlus 5T - dumpling - maintainers: codeworkx, amartinz
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7 Wi-Fi (2016) - gts210vewifi - moved from 14.1
    • Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8.0 Wi-Fi (2016) - gts28vewifi - moved from 14.1
    • Xiaomi Mi 5 - gemini - moved from 14.1
    • Xiaomi Mi 5S - capricorn - moved from 14.1
    • Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus - natrium - moved from 14.1


    Added to 14.1 include Xiaomi Redmi 3S and 3X - land


    New rules for 15.1

    https://github.com/LineageOS/charter/blob/master/device-support-requirements.md

    So possibly no official Oreo LOS for Kenzo/Kate

    The device rom has yet to have Kernel Patches for Spectre which maybe a requirement of the rules.

    Plus Development on the device seems to have stalled.

    ⓘ "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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  • #9352
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 18,962 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    /\/ollog wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/donovansung/status/967679725928943616

    What price do xaomi usually launch these phones at?

    that's a flagship phone.

    launch price seems to be about €550 in India so it's not going to be cheap to get in Europe - probably not officially available in Europe.


  • #9353
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    Xiaomi sure know how to cause confussion with device names.


    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Arriving in China on March 16, May Come with Android 8.1 Oreo Pre-installed


    Name confusions because in India it has the PRO in the name, and also re-branded Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus as RN5!

    And not to forget the Redmi Note 5A (cheap device).

    Here is hoping that [WHYRED] will also have global release with Band 20, I am assuming it will be have the same coded name as the Indian version.



    Edit: -
    Conflicting rumors about the device:-
    Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 5 Pro as Redmi Note 5 in China

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9354
    banie01
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,817 ✭✭✭✭banie01


    corkie wrote: »
    Xiaomi sure know how to cause confussion with device names

    Name confusions because in India it has the PRO in the name, and also re-branded Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus as RN5!

    And not to forget the Redmi Note 5A (cheap device).

    Whats even more confusing is multiple chinese manufacturers using the same/similar naming conventions.
    The amount of Notes/Max/Mix and so on can be very confusing.


  • #9355
    DupsTheKid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 121 ✭✭DupsTheKid


    Hi guys, just looking for some advice. I've been looking at the xiaomi M1 A1 and also the Mi note 2.

    M1 A1 being relatively new with stock android while the mi note 2 was a powerhouse in 2016 but much more affordable now in 2018. Which would ye go for? Thanks


  • #9356
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    corkie wrote: »
    Xiaomi sure know how to cause confussion with device names.


    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Arriving in China on March 16, May Come with Android 8.1 Oreo Pre-installed


    Name confusions because in India it has the PRO in the name, and also re-branded Xiaomi Redmi 5 Plus as RN5!

    And not to forget the Redmi Note 5A (cheap device).

    Here is hoping that [WHYRED] will also have global release with Band 20, I am assuming it will be have the same coded name as the Indian version.



    Edit: -
    Conflicting rumors about the device:-
    Xiaomi to launch Redmi Note 5 Pro as Redmi Note 5 in China


    The video posted earlier explains that Xiaomi don't have a marketing budget which may explain their lack of clarity. The money goes into making the phones


  • #9357
    corcaigh07
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭corcaigh07


    https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32850126382.html?pid=808_0000_0209&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32850126382

    Good idea or bad idea?

    Looking for a 5 inch or under Android phone to replace a 5s IPhone.


  • #9358
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    corcaigh07 wrote: »
    https://m.aliexpress.com/item/32850126382.html?pid=808_0000_0209&spm=a2g0n.search-amp.list.32850126382

    Good idea or bad idea?

    Looking for a 5 inch or under Android phone to replace a 5s IPhone.

    Could not view your link properly, cause of mobile link. Unknown/not-trusted seller.

    Here is alternative link, with VAT Free DHL shipping and the version that supports Band 20.

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Global-Version-Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-4X-4-X-Pro-3GB-RAM-32GB-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-435/311331_32808356645.html

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9359
    john15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭john15


    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 International Version 4GB 64GB

    Looking to buy the above from honorbuy. Com my current phone is on its last legs, anyone recommend it? I’ve read the camera isn’t great? Was going to wait for the 5pro but haven’t seen it advertised here yet.


  • #9360
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,009 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    john15 wrote: »
    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 International Version 4GB 64GB

    Looking to buy the above from honorbuy. Com my current phone is on its last legs, anyone recommend it? I’ve read the camera isn’t great? Was going to wait for the 5pro but haven’t seen it advertised here yet.

    All you need is here:

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057810034

    I love mine. Check out Geekbuying Italian Warehouse


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  • #9361
    john15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭john15


    Which model did you pick? any amount of different ones come up on the websites note 4x, note pro etc.
    Thanks


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