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

captain_boycott · 07-08-2018 10:11PM

corkie wrote: »

@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.

@Corkie Great to hear your cases are performing so well but does not change the fact that the paint is peeling off my GKK case after only 2 weeks of use!

At any rate, I've ordered the ZNP 360 Degree Case, will report back when it arrives.

allthedoyles · 07-08-2018 10:15PM

I have a metal frame case arriving in the next few days . This is it here :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OLLIVAN-Aluminum-Metal-Frame-Case-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Case-Hard-PC-Case-For-Xiaomi/32869880374.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.274b4c4dUEudP9

corkie · 07-08-2018 10:19PM

captain_boycott wrote: »

@Corkie Great to hear your cases are performing so well but does not change the fact that the paint is peeling off my GKK case after only 2 weeks of use!

At any rate, I've ordered the ZNP 360 Degree Case, will report back when it arrives.

Just curious have you tried contacting the seller on aliexpress and show them the picture? Just to see what they reply with. Don't know if there is such a thing as a warranty on this kind of item. They may even send you a free replacement. Unlikely.

captain_boycott · 08-08-2018 11:31AM

yeah Corkie, I probably should contact them, but it only cost €4 so I guess you get what you pay for, will suck it up!:)

Incidentally 2 screen protectors arrived yesterday from Aliexpress. First I tried was the WhaY 5D glass @ €6.45. It looked great, decent thickness to provide some shock absorption, with a real nice rounded edge look and was very impressively fingerprint resistant. However It refused to adhere to the screen without leaving air bubbles, no dust trapped, just a lack of coating to provide a proper stick - so much for their "nano-automatic absorption!. It was a perfect fit and easy to align, so disappointed by the bubbles as it would have been perfect otherwise. Maybe others might have better luck with it.

Next I tried a 2.5D 9H tempered glass @ €2.13. This is interesting as it is just clear glass without a white or black surround. Due to its design it was a little more tricky to align than the WhaY, however fit was good and it installed perfectly without any bubbles. It comes with a liquid to remove gaps at the edges but I've not bothered to use it as the gap is almost invisible anyways. For a third of the price the 2.5D 9H glass gets my vote.

Just one more protector, the TOBOCLOO, has yet to arrive, will post when I get it.

allthedoyles · 08-08-2018 08:46PM

I have a very disappointed lady here today with RN5 . The camera on Snapchat is simply not good enough and is zoomed in compared to her Samsung S6.

She's handed it back to me for this reason alone .

Grassey · 08-08-2018 08:48PM

Uninstall snapchat and return now the problem has been solved.

captain_boycott · 08-08-2018 08:53PM

allthedoyles wrote: »

I have a very disappointed lady here today with RN5 . The camera on Snapchat is simply not good enough and is zoomed in compared to her Samsung S6.

She's handed it back to me for this reason alone .

In the camera app, go to settings and change "camera frame" to 4:3 to get to zoom similar to the S6

allthedoyles · 08-08-2018 09:24PM

captain_boycott wrote: »

In the camera app, go to settings and change "camera frame" to 4:3 to get to zoom similar to the S6

Grassey

Uninstall snapchat and return now the problem has been solved.

tried all this - nothing changes

captain_boycott · 08-08-2018 09:58PM

allthedoyles wrote: »

tried all this - nothing changes

Really? Can you elaborate on what you tried?

Dunne_bkill · 08-08-2018 10:38PM

allthedoyles wrote:

I have a very disappointed lady here today with RN5 . The camera on Snapchat is simply not good enough and is zoomed in compared to her Samsung S6.

allthedoyles wrote:

She's handed it back to me for this reason alone .

I must admit that the camera on my Snapchat seems to be zoomed in slightly too. The picture quality isn't good with this app either for some strange reason. Takes an entirely different photo than the stock camera app.

Weird.

Grassey · 09-08-2018 04:49AM

Dunne_bkill wrote:

The picture quality isn't good with this app either for some strange reason. Takes an entirely different photo than the stock camera app.

I've noticed the same with WhatsApp that pictures taken in app are crap compared to those taken with the stock camera app. But that's an issue I noticed even on previous phones.

corkie · 10-08-2018 03:53PM

Android Pie 9.0 Full Review On Redmi Note 5 Pro! Worth Trying?

Main thing I took from that so far is there is problems with camera ports.

Even with not using the camera much on my device, still not ready for me to flash.

2forjoy · 11-08-2018 01:06AM

Anyone know why the brightness level moves downwards of its own accord ?

biebiebie · 11-08-2018 01:12AM

Auto brightness must be set?

2forjoy · 11-08-2018 01:18AM

biebiebie wrote: »

Auto brightness must be set?

well it sure was . cheers

corkie · 12-08-2018 05:48PM

how to use dual sim and memory card same time note 5 pro

^^^ Use this at your own risk!

Possible stuck sim tray or what happens if the sdcard get's faulty, how do you put it in an adapter etc.

fixXxer · 13-08-2018 08:50AM

So the power button on mine has failed. Completely unresponsive, so will have to contact Honorbuy about getting it repaired under warranty.

dinneenp · 13-08-2018 11:54AM

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

Received this (got 2 in the pack!) and installed it- love it. Thanks.

corkie · 17-08-2018 04:39PM

Pixel Experience🍮 Pie 9.0 ROM On Redmi Note 5 Pro || How To Install | Guide

[XDA][ROM][9.0][whyred] Pixel Experience [AOSP][r1][2018/08/16]

corkie · 18-08-2018 04:33PM

Pixel Experience PIE 9.0 Full Review On Redmi Note 5 Pro [60FPS]

^^^ Followup video to the previous video!

Dunne_bkill · 18-08-2018 11:23PM

Anyone running MIUI 10 on one of these? Or is that possible yet?

dinneenp · 20-08-2018 09:20AM

Hi,

I asked this before but didn't get a definitive answer-
I have a Aukey quick charger but the cavle was usbc. Does the cable effect charging times too? If so what one is quickest for the Note 5 please?

RHJ · 20-08-2018 01:43PM

This is a cable I got I've compared it to the cable that came with a quick charger I bought and noticed no difference and the phone reports that quick charge is working.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B01NAGJ49R?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_title

biebiebie · 22-08-2018 08:55AM

Dunne_bkill wrote: »

Anyone running MIUI 10 on one of these? Or is that possible yet?

Yep.
I'm using the Xiaomi.eu weekly for a few weeks now. Everything working fine for me.
Miui 10 with full screen and gestures is fantastic imho.

https://xiaomi.eu/community/forums/miui-rom-releases.103/

23-08-2018 01:16PM

allthedoyles wrote: »

I have a very disappointed lady here today with RN5 . The camera on Snapchat is simply not good enough and is zoomed in compared to her Samsung S6.

She's handed it back to me for this reason alone .

Any interest in selling?

23-08-2018 01:18PM

https://www.honorbuy.com/1386-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-3gb-ram-32gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html

This seems like a very good price?

allthedoyles · 23-08-2018 01:33PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Any interest in selling?

No - not selling - keeping it myself

_Whimsical_ · 23-08-2018 02:04PM

What's the battery life like?
Do you need to do a lot of modding to have a good experience with this phone?
I like messing around a bit but I don't want another "project phone" just now.
Does it compare or is better than something like the Moto G5?

chrisire · 23-08-2018 07:26PM

Only thing i did was change the launcher,and i get about 3 days battery with moderate use.

Dunne_bkill · 23-08-2018 08:26PM

chrisire wrote:

Only thing i did was change the launcher,and i get about 3 days battery with moderate use.

What launcher are you using? With light use I can get 2 days I'd imagine. Go to bed each night with about 45 or 50 percent. That's from 7am to about 11pm.

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