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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (/pro) [WHYRED][China/Global] ***(Please read first post)***

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    #452
    nigwerwig
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭nigwerwig


    Hi all I'm thinking of get rn5 to replace my rn4x is it a worth upgrading. Is there a big difference from the 3gb and 4gb . I don't really need the extra storage but if it's if the performance is alot better I'll go with the 4gb one. Thanks


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    #453
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    nigwerwig wrote: »
    Hi all I'm thinking of get rn5 to replace my rn4x is it a worth upgrading. Is there a big difference from the 3gb and 4gb . I don't really need the extra storage but if it's if the performance is alot better I'll go with the 4gb one. Thanks

    For difference in price, it is worthwhile getting the extra storage and ram.

    It is better to have it, and not actually use it, than to at some stage in the further regret not getting it.

    As for extra ram, it depends on what kind of usage your going to put the phone under. Gaming or resource intensive apps will appreciate more ram.

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    #454
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    For multitasking you have more apps closing in the background with 3gb. So when you switch back to them they need to open up all over again.

    I have a 3gb phone (Moto) which is very close to stock. Background apps are regularly closed when I switch back to them.


    To me 4g makes more sense to avoid this situation. Although 4gb won't eliminate it completely, it'll be a better experience than the 3gb.


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    #455
    nigwerwig
    Registered Users Posts: 163 ✭✭nigwerwig


    Going to pull the trigger on one today. Were is the best deal at the moment And witch screen protector to go for. I don't want to pay vat just and I read in the thread somewhere that you can prepay vat. Thanks for any help in advance


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    #456
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    nigwerwig wrote: »
    Going to pull the trigger on one today. Were is the best deal at the moment And witch screen protector to go for. I don't want to pay vat just and I read in the thread somewhere that you can prepay vat. Thanks for any help in advance
    corkie wrote: »

    Goldway: - 4/64gb Standard with case including €22.54 shipping ~~~ In Euro = €201.84

    HonorBuy: - €195.49 + €22 Shipping ~~~ €217.49

    ^^^ With honorbuy possible €5 euro of with KIMOVIL Code, if still valid.


    Prices may have altered since posting the above.

    If you want the device within a week, honorbuy, but if you can wait for over a week Goldway (Pay for DHL shipping to avoid having to pay VAT).

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    #457
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    I bought a numbers of cheap cases and glass screen protectors from a website I'm not supposed to mention on boards.

    Will post picks when I get them (haven't even received delivery of the phone yet!)

    If anyone else has pics to share post them up! :-)


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    #458
    GBX
    Registered Users Posts: 11,915 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    biebiebie wrote: »
    I bought a numbers of cheap cases and glass screen protectors from a website I'm not supposed to mention on boards.

    Will post picks when I get them (haven't even received delivery of the phone yet!)

    If anyone else has pics to share post them up! :-)


    Gearbest? Sure they are have a sponsored forum on boards now https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=1757


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    #459
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Yeah you said it.
    Got my nuckels smacked for mentioning one of those previously...maybe that was the other one?!

    Anyhow prices and selection there quite good


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    #460
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Is there anyone around Dublin city centre who is ordering from honorbuy and could pick me up a couple of screen protectors? the one i had cracked!


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    #461
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,828 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Anyone know how to access notification history on miui ?


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    #462
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    Discodog wrote: »
    Anyone know how to access notification history on miui ?

    Does the notification log widget work on MIUI?

    https://www.howtogeek.com/242073/how-to-view-notifications-youve-dismissed-on-android/

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    #463
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,828 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    corkie wrote: »
    Does the notification log widget work on MIUI?

    https://www.howtogeek.com/242073/how-to-view-notifications-youve-dismissed-on-android/

    It's supposed to but when I try it notification history isn't one of the options even though I have dev options enabled


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    #464
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    Discodog wrote: »
    It's supposed to but when I try it notification history isn't one of the options even though I have dev options enabled

    Add a settings widget to your home-screen (maybe dependent on Launcher in use).
    Select Notification Log and not notifications itself.

    Developer Options should not matter to the widget.

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    #465
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,828 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    corkie wrote: »
    Add a settings widget to your home-screen (maybe dependent on Launcher in use).
    Select Notification Log and not notifications itself.

    Developer Options should not matter to the widget.

    All works fine but there is not notification log option


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    #466
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    Discodog wrote: »
    All works fine but there is not notification log option
    corkie wrote: »
    Does the notification log widget work on MIUI?

    Answers my question, not available with MIUI.

    Maybe you could install some app that would show them?
    https://play.google.com/store/search?q=notification%20log&c=apps

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    #467
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,828 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    corkie wrote: »
    Answers my question, not available with MIUI.

    Maybe you could install some app that would show them?
    https://play.google.com/store/search?q=notification%20log&c=apps

    Strange as there are posts in the miui forums showing it working


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    #468
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    Discodog wrote: »
    Strange as there are posts in the miui forums showing it working


    http://en.miui.com/thread-1010276-1-1.html


    Maybe reboot your phone after enabling Developer Options.


    Strange that Xiaomi removed it in Oreo, maybe there is some alternative method to access it.

    Try: - http://en.miui.com/thread-2941600-1-1.html

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    #469
    ActingDanClark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,896 ✭✭✭ActingDanClark


    Having occasional problem of missing audio on WhatsApp /YouTube, went into settings but can't see an answer. Any suggestions?


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    #470
    0lddog
    Registered Users Posts: 3,292 ✭✭✭0lddog


    Easy part done thanks to Honorbuy

    Now have to face into setting the thing up. No experience of MIUI. Have some experience with Gingerbread era:) Android .

    Would love some suggestions for tutorials on MIUI & recent Android.

    Also, can the Reddit debloat thread be trusted ?


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    #471
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,106 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Hi,
    Probably been covered already but what do I need for (as quick as possible) quick charging?
    I have a quick charger cable (usb c) and wall charger (no idea if the quick charging lies with the cable or the charger or both).



    Thanks,
    Pa.


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    #472
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    @dinneenp WHYRED Does NOT have USB Type C port. :(

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    #473
    dinneenp
    Registered Users Posts: 8,106 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    corkie wrote: »
    @dinneenp WHYRED Does NOT have USB Type C port. :(

    Thanks. I know that, was just saying that I have a quick charger already so maybe just connecting the existing/default cable might work.

    It seems pretty quick so far, unboxed, was at 44%, now at 84, probably 30 mins or so later.


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    #474
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Thanks. I know that, was just saying that I have a quick charger already so maybe just connecting the existing/default cable might work.

    It seems pretty quick so far, unboxed, was at 44%, now at 84, probably 30 mins or so later.


    Be Careful with that you use a recommend voltage charger with the device.

    Although the device supports fast charges, I'm unsure which exactly.
    https://c.mi.com/thread-800802-1-0.html
    http://www.nirmaltv.com/2018/02/20/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro-fast-charging-quick-charging/

    The device should fully charge in 3 Hours on a standard charger and Battery should get at least 36 Hours of Moderate to heavy use.

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    #475
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    0lddog wrote: »

    Also, can the Reddit debloat thread be trusted ?

    Think I answered most questions about debloating here.


    Have not seen any complaints about using the debloater tool provided on reddit.
    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/roms/debloat

    And the tool was created by the main moderator of that sub reddit.

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    #476
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    corkie wrote: »
    Be Careful with that you use a recommend voltage charger with the device.

    Although the device supports fast charges, I'm unsure which exactly.
    https://c.mi.com/thread-800802-1-0.html
    http://www.nirmaltv.com/2018/02/20/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro-fast-charging-quick-charging/

    The device should fully charge in 3 Hours on a standard charger and Battery should get at least 36 Hours of Moderate to heavy use.

    That's interesting.
    I have a few QC 3 chargers and a QC 2 charger.
    Will conduct my own tests over the next week or so (phone in UK!).

    BTW the QC 3 chargers are backwards compatible with QC 2


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    #477
    bodonnell
    Registered Users Posts: 565 ✭✭✭bodonnell


    Hi folks,
    Just got a Redmi note 5 a few days ago & still tinkering with it.
    I am having some connectivity issues with my car ( 181 Civic).
    It will connect via Bluetooth but when I connect via usb it only charges. Car has a specific port for smartphones but it does not recognise the phone as such. I have tried various cables inc. the original but nothing works.
    My previous phone Huawei p10 would only work with its original cable.
    Not sure if it's the car or something not enabled on the phone.
    Appreciate any advice.


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    #478
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,166 ✭✭✭corkie


    @bodonnell Check developer options, for "Disable USB audio routing"

    And that it is not active.

    ^^^ Not on MIUI, so unsure if you will find that option.

    Edit you may need to also use "Select USB Configuration" when device is attached to your car.

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    #479
    robie5
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭robie5


    Phone coming this afternoon. Will it work straight out of the box or do i need to do anything with it?


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    #480
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,942 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    robie5 wrote: »
    Phone coming this afternoon. Will it work straight out of the box or do i need to do anything with it?
    You need to switch it on. That's it :-)

    Got mine also.
    Charged to 100% first.
    Will debloat and configure it later once I'm on WiFi.


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    #481
    robie5
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭robie5


    Thanks. Debloating is just getting rid of apps you dont need right? Not necessary


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