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  • #9422
    john15
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭john15


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    I ordered it from Honorbuy. Got €5 off using the coupon PPLWARE

    Yeah I ordered off them aswell last Friday, got a jumbled up message that didn’t make sense of dhl today. Hopefully it will arrive in the next few days, looking forward to see how the phone is.


  • #9423
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    john15 wrote: »
    Yeah I ordered off them aswell last Friday, got a jumbled up message that didn’t make sense of dhl today. Hopefully it will arrive in the next few days, looking forward to see how the phone is.

    I'll let you know if mine arrives tomorrow. I'll be pleasantly surprised if it does - it was only picked up in Italy today so I'd assume it's unlikely!


  • #9424
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,053 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    gooner99 wrote: »
    Thanks. I googled and rang quite a few places, but no one was interested. I am going though my local repair shop now, they are handling the sourcing and the fix. But this info is great to know for future and for other boardsies.

    Honorbuy stock the screen, they also have a video showing you how to change it

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1249-touch-screen-and-lcd-for-xiaomi-mi-5x-mi-a1.html


  • #9425
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    Does anyone still make MP3/MP4 players, iPod touch style? Looking for a couple of cheap ones for gifts with 2 week delivery max.


  • #9426
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,630 ✭✭✭smilerf


    pickarooney wrote: »
    Does anyone still make MP3/MP4 players, iPod touch style? Looking for a couple of cheap ones for gifts with 2 week delivery max.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_0_6?k=agptek+mp3+player&sprefix=AGPTEK&crid=21V0ZF515IIFK


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  • #9427
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    None of those are usable as video players really.


  • #9428
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    pickarooney wrote: »
    None of those are usable as video players really.

    You could buy a cheap Android phone, root it and strip all of the stuff you don't want or need from it.
    https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare-smartphones/f_max_d+usdPrice.120

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Apple-Touch-Generation-Playback-Touchscreen/dp/B011TP7L6A/

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/EvoDigitals-Touch-Screen-Player-Equaliser-Blue-White/dp/B01C8UIYZW/


  • #9429
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,966 ✭✭✭corks finest


    The Cush wrote: »
    Honorbuy stock the screen, they also have a video showing you how to change it

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1249-touch-screen-and-lcd-for-xiaomi-mi-5x-mi-a1.html

    Great advice


  • #9430
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,295 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    corks finest wrote: »
    Great advice

    I've been waiting 2 months for a replacement screen from Aliexpress. Never again. Unfortunately Honorbuy did not have a Note4x screen in stock otherwise I would have used them.

    Watched the video on DIY screen replacement, when mine does arrive I think I will be leaving it to the pros!


  • #9431
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    Stallingrad wrote: »
    I've been waiting 2 months for a replacement screen from Aliexpress. Never again. Unfortunately Honorbuy did not have a Note4x screen in stock otherwise I would have used them.

    Watched the video on DIY screen replacement, when mine does arrive I think I will be leaving it to the pros!

    Did you use free shipping? With Xmas and Chinese Holidays no wonder it is delayed.

    I received delivery of a Battery on 26th Feb ordered on 6th, paid €2.16 extra so it wasn't coming by free post. Still waiting on free post orders from zapals ordered on 14th Jan.

    ⓘ "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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  • #9432
    Stallingrad
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,295 ✭✭✭Stallingrad


    corkie wrote: »
    Did you use free shipping? With Xmas and Chinese Holidays no wonder it is delayed.

    Yes, free post and it shipped 8/1/18. Not urgent, just frustrating. Delivery was estimated for a month ago.


  • #9433
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    THL who are a decent brand have released a 6 inch phone thats cheap enough, Dual cameras and a decent battery also https://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Android_Phones/6-7_Inch_Android_Phones/THL-Knight-2-Android-Phone/

    EDIT: Wireless charging also


  • #9434
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,118 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    pickarooney wrote: »
    None of those are usable as video players really.

    Just seen this https://www.chinavasion.com/china/wholesale/Android_Phones/Large_Screen_Android_Phones/M-Horse-Power-1-Android-Smartphone/

    cant go wrong at that price.


  • #9435
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    The Meizu MX4 Pro (amongst many others) has a dedicated DAC, and is around $150 if you can manage to find one. They aren't very easy to come by, last place i saw one was DealXtreme (DX.com), but they do show up from time to time.
    To use as a Portable Media Player for a price that isn't bad, it's probably your best bet.


  • #9436
    SomethingElse
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,536 ✭✭✭SomethingElse


    My Redmi Note 4 arrived today. Very happy with it so far. Can anyone recommend a decent cover for it? Looking for a flip/wallet style one


  • #9437
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,394 ✭✭✭corkie


    SomethingElse wrote: »
    My Redmi Note 4 arrived today. Very happy with it so far. Can anyone recommend a decent cover for it? Looking for a flip/wallet style one


    Welcome to Xiaomi world, this thread might have some suggestions: -

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

    Or XDA: - https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-4/accessories

    ⓘ "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” «



  • #9438
    gman2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    SomethingElse wrote:
    My Redmi Note 4 arrived today. Very happy with it so far. Can anyone recommend a decent cover for it? Looking for a flip/wallet style one


    I have a spare one for sale on adverts


  • #9439
    coolegrain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭coolegrain


    any of you good people got a mi max 2 ?
    i am intrigued by it.
    i dont like curved screens and much prefer the traditional wider 16:9 ratio...although thats going to be gone completely as a choice on all phones too it seems.
    i also like huge screens on phones....over 6"

    youtube videos can never really give a good idea of real world size in the hand i think.....i watched so many videos of the galaxy note 8 and how it was declared massive...but when i got to hold it in the shop it felt small due to the thin tallness of it.....honestly feel like my old galaxy note 4 was as big to look at.

    anyway...id love to hear an honest regular person (as opposed to a reviewers) account of a mi max 2


  • #9440
    omeara1113
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 140 ✭✭omeara1113


    ok i've taken the plunge gone for the xiaomi MiA1 from honorbuy got the screen protector and gel case so hopefully all set for a few years dhl delivery will let you know how i got on


  • #9441
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    coolegrain wrote: »
    any of you good people got a mi max 2 ?
    i am intrigued by it.
    i dont like curved screens and much prefer the traditional wider 16:9 ratio...although thats going to be gone completely as a choice on all phones too it seems.
    i also like huge screens on phones....over 6"

    youtube videos can never really give a good idea of real world size in the hand i think.....i watched so many videos of the galaxy note 8 and how it was declared massive...but when i got to hold it in the shop it felt small due to the thin tallness of it.....honestly feel like my old galaxy note 4 was as big to look at.

    anyway...id love to hear an honest regular person (as opposed to a reviewers) account of a mi max 2

    I have mine about 5/6 weeks now and honestly I love it. At first the size was huge, I have had 2 galaxy Notes and a Ulefone Power over the last few years so definitely have experience with big phones but this thing was just massive. I am used to it now and it doesn't seem too big anymore but whenever someone new sees it and comment the first thing they mention is the size. My wife can't use it at all. I would definitely recommend a cover, it is a slippery ****er without one.


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  • #9442
    coolegrain
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 198 ✭✭coolegrain


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    I have mine about 5/6 weeks now and honestly I love it. At first the size was huge, I have had 2 galaxy Notes and a Ulefone Power over the last few years so definitely have experience with big phones but this thing was just massive. I am used to it now and it doesn't seem too big anymore but whenever someone new sees it and comment the first thing they mention is the size. My wife can't use it at all. I would definitely recommend a cover, it is a slippery ****er without one.

    does it work on 4g ?....was / is there a band 20 issue here ?


  • #9443
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    coolegrain wrote: »
    does it work on 4g ?....was / is there a band 20 issue here ?

    Mine can only get h+, I'm in Clare and with Eir mobile. I've seen other people here have 4g with no issues.


  • #9444
    loopymum
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,270 ✭✭✭loopymum


    The mi max 2 does not have band 20


  • #9445
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    My brothers Nubia M2 arrived on Friday (4GB/64GB version). Very nice phone.
    Camera is great on it, although I only got to play with it for a little while.
    He bought it for €136 and did not get stopped (Does not mean that the next one won't) but it is currently €123 from Banggood with code BG6M26
    https://www.banggood.com/Nubia-M2-Global-Rom-5_5-inch-4GB-RAM-64GB-ROM-Qualcomm-Snapdragon-625-Octa-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1236679.html
    The Z17 lite, Z11 and Z9 have all hovered around the $200 mark during sales. I will definitely be watching them.

    The LeEco Le S3 (3GB/32GB) is also on Sale on Banggood for €88 with code BGLEX522 which is a great price for that even if it does get stopped by customs.

    https://www.banggood.com/LeTV-LeEco-Le-S3-X522-5_5-Inch-3GB-RAM-32GB-ROM-MSM8976-Snapdragon652-1_8GHz-Octa-Core-4G-Smartphone-p-1269560.html


  • #9446
    Hibrasil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 392 ✭✭Hibrasil


    Suckit wrote: »
    The LeEco Le S3 (3GB/32GB) is also on Sale on Banggood for €88 with code BGLEX522 which is a great price for that even if it does get stopped by customs.

    Band 20 for 4G?? Does not appear to have it - if you are on the sticks Band 20 might be important!


  • #9447
    foxatron
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 255 ✭✭foxatron


    Anyone have the Mi 6 or the Mi Note 3. Mi 6 looks like a very good phone.


  • #9448
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Hibrasil wrote: »
    Band 20 for 4G?? Does not appear to have it - if you are on the sticks Band 20 might be important!

    For the price i don't think that would be a huge deterrent over the phone. It has band 3 which is available in some areas..
    I'm rarely out of range of Wifi anyway, so it would not bother me, especially for the price. 3G etc.


  • #9449
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 36,042 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    The fingerprint reader on my Xiamoi 4x keeps failing. It'll fail to recognise either of the regsitered fingerprints repeatedly. Then I'll unlock with the swipe code and the next time it might or might not recognise the fingerprint. If I re-regsiter the fingerprints it works for a bit again but soon goes back to failing. I got it in January any up to last week was working perfectly.

    Any ideas?


  • #9450
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    There are a lot of people having the same problem on all Redmi 4 devices.
    XDA is filled with them as are the Mi\Miui forums. I don't know if it's all the same problem, but many are just replacing them with new ones (it is very easy).
    http://en.miui.com/thread-1577645-1-1.html
    http://en.miui.com/thread-1799276-1-1.html
    http://en.miui.com/thread-1901449-1-1.html
    http://en.miui.com/thread-809861-1-1.html
    http://en.miui.com/thread-652646-1-1.html

    I initially thought it might be an update issue (On my sisters Redmi Note 4), but i am now not so sure.
    I limited the results above to just the 4X. There are more threads on there and on the XDA forums - https://goo.gl/cKnkoj


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  • #9451
    Discodog
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,011 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    My fingerprint works fine but I use my MiBand to unlock the phone. Works by Bluetooth.


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