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

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  • #752
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,253 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    I keep getting a blue Square and the screen being magnified.....if that makes sense.

    How can I get rid of it?


  • #753
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Settings > Additional settings > Accessibility > Magnification gestures.
    Is that it?


  • #754
    nigwerwig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭nigwerwig


    biebiebie wrote: »
    The 4X has an older and slower Snapdragon 625 and Adreno 506 series GPU.

    The RN5 Pro has the newer SD 636, albeit it's about 10% less battery efficient. However the trade off is a faster chipset and better Adreno 509 GPU.

    I'm sure there are a plethora of articles and videos on YouTube with the relevent benchmarks and real life difference.

    Yeah I know all the specs but the rn5 is slower I never seen a load sign on the 4x and I get in most apps now . I hope it's fixed in a update it's just slow or I'm I missing something


  • #755
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    nigwerwig wrote: »
    Yeah I know all the specs but the rn5 is slower I never seen a load sign on the 4x and I get in most apps now . I hope it's fixed in a update it's just slow or I'm I missing something

    I'm definitely seeing nothing like that it's lightening quick compared to any of my older phones. Unless you've put something on that resource heavy? Or continually rumning in the background?


  • #756
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,242 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    Hi again,

    Anyone recommend an inexpensive car mount? Car doesn't have blue-tooth & wt

    I know many mounts fix to the air vent but in my car/Saab 93 I don't think most fit.
    saab-93-interior-1.html#gal_post_23237_saab-93-interior-1.jpg

    http://autowpaper.com/saab-93-interior-1.html#gal_post_23237_saab-93-interior-1.jpg

    Ideally one that'd fit to the rectungular area above the 4 vertical buttons, to the left of the LCD panel and right of steering wheel.

    Thanks,
    Pa.


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  • #757
    nigwerwig
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 163 ✭✭nigwerwig


    ImARebel wrote: »
    I'm definitely seeing nothing like that it's lightening quick compared to any of my older phones. Unless you've put something on that resource heavy? Or continually rumning in the background?

    I run very little one the phone no fb or apps like that. Iv been checking the background apps and not much has popped up. Just say on YouTube when I pick a video it will have a load screen for a second before the video pops up. I test the two phones next to each other no lag on the 4x.
    I'm going to go through the phone today and get rid of everything I don't use and see if it makes a difference


  • #758
    UsedToWait
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,273 ✭✭✭UsedToWait


    nigwerwig wrote: »
    I run very little one the phone no fb or apps like that. Iv been checking the background apps and not much has popped up. Just say on YouTube when I pick a video it will have a load screen for a second before the video pops up. I test the two phones next to each other no lag on the 4x.
    I'm going to go through the phone today and get rid of everything I don't use and see if it makes a difference

    If all else fails, I'd recommend Resurrection Remix ROM, with a minimal Google Apps installation (e.g. Gapps Nano).
    That's what I'm using and the phone hasn't lagged in any way since I got it...


  • #759
    RHJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 925 ✭✭✭RHJ


    This post has been deleted.


  • #760
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    How to Flash Custom ROMs & MIUI ROMs on Antirollback enabled device! TWRP installation guide.



    RHJ wrote: »
    This is probably the simplest way to get rid of all the bloatware on the phone: -

    https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/roms/debloat

    Edited your link to the direct site, without google redirect.

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



  • #761
    biebiebie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,091 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    nigwerwig wrote: »
    I run very little one the phone no fb or apps like that. Iv been checking the background apps and not much has popped up. Just say on YouTube when I pick a video it will have a load screen for a second before the video pops up. I test the two phones next to each other no lag on the 4x.
    I'm going to go through the phone today and get rid of everything I don't use and see if it makes a difference

    Try a factory reset


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  • #762
    Dunne_bkill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭Dunne_bkill


    Small complaint but is anyone else's notification light poor? Only a feint white light for me. Not RGB.

    Also, when using the FM radio through an AUX cable it more often than not plays out through the loudspeaker. Can't get my head around that one.

    Edit: Not sure why I've quoted a post above. Sorry.


  • #763
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    Dunne_bkill wrote: »
    Small complaint but is anyone else's notification light poor? Only a feint white light for me. Not RGB.

    Also, when using the FM radio through an AUX cable it more often than not plays out through the loudspeaker. Can't get my head around that one.

    Edit: Not sure why I've quoted a post above. Sorry.

    Guys i confirm we do not have RGB LED.
    It is just a white LED so using apps is useless.
    Redmi note 5 and Redmi note 5 pro both have the same white single colour LED.
    So it is not a software issue or software limitation but it is seriously absent.

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=75829159&postcount=19


    As for the FM Radio app, is there not an option to choose where the sound plays inside the app? On RR/LOS i have that, don't know about MIUI?

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



  • #764
    donegal.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,635 ✭✭✭donegal.


    dinneenp wrote: »
    Hi again,

    Anyone recommend an inexpensive car mount? Car doesn't have blue-tooth & wt

    I know many mounts fix to the air vent but in my car/Saab 93 I don't think most fit.
    saab-93-interior-1.html#gal_post_23237_saab-93-interior-1.jpg

    http://autowpaper.com/saab-93-interior-1.html#gal_post_23237_saab-93-interior-1.jpg

    Ideally one that'd fit to the rectungular area above the 4 vertical buttons, to the left of the LCD panel and right of steering wheel.

    Thanks,
    Pa.

    I use one of these and I'm very happy with it.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072SL74GY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1


  • #765
    glic83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭glic83


    Right my RN5 arrived there last week , it came with a clear cover but need to get a screen protector and maybe new case what seems to be the best users on here have got?


  • #766
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    glic83 wrote: »
    Right my RN5 arrived there last week , it came with a clear cover but need to get a screen protector and maybe new case what seems to be the best users on here have got?


    @biebiebie did a review of a number of cases from here.


    I have this one and quite happy with it.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107122553

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106697297&postcount=29

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



  • #767
    Dunne_bkill
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 122 ✭✭Dunne_bkill


    glic83 wrote:
    Right my RN5 arrived there last week , it came with a clear cover but need to get a screen protector and maybe new case what seems to be the best users on here have got?


    I got this fella off amazon. Very happy with it. Its neat, feels good in the had and comes with a screen protector that is far better than the honorbuy ones.

    Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Case,2ndSpring Redmi Note 5 Pro Cover Ultra-thin 3in1 360 Degrees Full Body Plastic Hard Case Skin Shockproof Shell with Tempered Glass Screen Protector for Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Protective Rubber Light Gel Tough Case Black https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07C156228/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_oniABb299A5A4


  • #768
    glic83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭glic83


    Cheers lads, yeah that case looks solid so will go for that, I've the global edition but seems to be a few different variants of pro , plus etc once they fit the phone I don't mind


  • #769
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    glic83 wrote: »
    Cheers lads, yeah that case looks solid so will go for that, I've the global edition but seems to be a few different variants of pro , plus etc once they fit the phone I don't mind


    For some reason could not reply to your PM: -
    glic83 wrote:
    Cheers corkie, that case looks perfect, quick question if you don't mind, I had a look at the link, I've the global RN5 4gb/64 but looking at covers there seems to be 3 holes on the top part of the cover, 1 to the left of speaker and 2 to the right my phone would only require a cut out 1 either side of the speaker, so would the Global version be the correct one to order?

    There should be four holes, including the Tiny one.

    Camera, Flash Light, Proximity Sensor and LED.

    The Proximity Sensor is not that obvious.

    It is suitable for any version of the WHYRED device.

    Hopefully you don't have Redmi 5 Plus (RN5 India) which is a different device labeled VINCE.

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



  • #770
    dinneenp
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,242 ✭✭✭dinneenp


    donegal. wrote: »
    I use one of these and I'm very happy with it.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B072SL74GY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    Cheers, ordered it


  • #771
    glic83
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,531 ✭✭✭glic83


    corkie wrote: »
    @biebiebie did a review of a number of cases from here.


    I have this one and quite happy with it.

    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=107122553


    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=106697297&postcount=29

    Cheers lads ordered that, thanks, great information as always


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  • #772
    ImARebel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    I second (3rd, lol) the gkk case, I have it and think it's great


  • #773
    donegal.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,635 ✭✭✭donegal.


    I was going to buy a mi a2 . (a good camera is my main criteria)

    Is eglobal central alright to buy from?


  • #774
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,453 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    donegal. wrote: »
    I was going to buy a mi a2 . (a good camera is my main criteria)

    Is eglobal central alright to buy from?

    As long as its definitely in stock, you shouldn't have too many problems. ordered from them before, more good experiences then bad at this stage.


  • #775
    TheBigEvil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭TheBigEvil


    Honorbuy have the MI A2 in stock now. Have to say I'm really tempted, it was this or the Note 5, and I was kinda holding out for the A2

    https://www.honorbuy.com/1453-xiaomi-mi-a2-official-global-version-4gb-ram-64gb-smartphone-black.html


  • #776
    tnegun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,897 ✭✭✭tnegun


    Bought the A2 from eglobal a week ago and it arrived with DPD today but I'm away for a week so won't see it till Saturday was in stock so took 5/6 business days to arrive


  • #777
    TheBigEvil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭TheBigEvil


    tnegun wrote: »
    Bought the A2 from eglobal a week ago and it arrived with DPD today but I'm away for a week so won't see it till Saturday was in stock so took 5/6 business days to arrive

    Damn! Was hoping to hear some feedback on it from someone that had it !!! :D:D Enjoy !!


  • #778
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    Android Pie 9.0 GSI On Redmi Note 5 Pro || How To Install || It's Amazing




    Okay, WHYRED is my current daily driver, and not prepared to experiment on it yet.
    Maybe when reports of stable Pie with working Gcam/Mi A2 ports, xposed etc. I will try it out.




    For other Mi A2 Fanboys, can I remind you this thread is for WHYRED. Comparisons are fine, but please don't fill this thread with off topic posts.

    Mi A2/Lite thread here!

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



  • #779
    TheBigEvil
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 522 ✭✭✭TheBigEvil


    For other Mi A2 Fanboys, can I remind you this thread is for WHYRED. Comparisons are fine, but please don't fill this thread with off topic posts.

    Mi A2/Lite thread here! [/QUOTE]

    Oops sorry, my fault, I've gone to the other thread, thanks !


  • #780
    captain_boycott
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 540 ✭✭✭captain_boycott


    ImARebel wrote: »
    I second (3rd, lol) the gkk case, I have it and think it's great

    I loved my GKK case when it arrived a few weeks ago. But after using it with a car phone holder over the past week, the paint has started to peel off the black back and also the red bumper. I think its a combination of the friction with the holder and cold air coming from the aircon vent it is mounted on.

    Very poor quality, but then again, it only cost a few quid, so might even buy again, but just not use it in the car holder.

    43005493405_c5071cf7ba_n.jpg43005495845_e03c615121_n.jpg


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  • #781
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,416 ✭✭✭corkie


    @captain_boycott At least your case protected your device from that user abuse. Doing it's job.

    My similar case is holding up fine. Just a dent from a fall on the bottom piece.

    Even my Kenzo case (Dec. 16 2016) is only scuffed on the side from holding it. + Crack in the corner from changing the battery.

    Bluesky: ATProtoViewer ~ PWA + #Bookmarks + bsky share feature.
    ^^ My latest github pages experimental code.



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