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

dinneenp · 07-11-2019 12:43am

Hi. What's best price for the Note 8 please & should it be reduced for Black Friday?

€162 here, is international the version that works fully here? https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-8-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-blue-international-ver-1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPotCfKuJlIdMT1LOZJsu_qFcvZroUovrOeoWTYJVvQdBp6GnVEdY_QaAtJxEALw_wcB

Thanks,
Pa

Andy From Sligo · 13-11-2019 12:13am

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi. What's best price for the Note 8 please & should it be reduced for Black Friday?

€162 here, is international the version that works fully here? https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/xiaomi-redmi-note-8-4gb-64gb-dual-sim-blue-international-ver-1.html?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-4nuBRCnARIsAHwyuPotCfKuJlIdMT1LOZJsu_qFcvZroUovrOeoWTYJVvQdBp6GnVEdY_QaAtJxEALw_wcB

Thanks,
Pa

my lad got it from Banggood for 134 (and a bit extra for custom tarrifs, it gets sent from HK to the Netherlands and then to Ireland) but that was on sale 11/11 sale.

is eglobal OK is it , I thought some people isnt legit?

Looks like a good phone - 48mpixel camera with a dedicated macro lens down to 2cm 4g ram 64gb storage

RTT · 16-11-2019 6:25pm

Hi folks. I'm thinking about upgrading my redmi note 5 to the redmi note 8 pro global version on honorbuy. Does anyone have it and have you any issues connecting to 4g on the 3 network? Thanks.

Andy From Sligo · 16-11-2019 7:03pm

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old!

- pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

Silent night · 16-11-2019 10:46pm

Hi dropped my redmi note 5 and screen is shattered is it possible to fix the screen based in mayo thanks

Blueshoe · 20-11-2019 11:25pm

I just updated to mui 11. Mobile data does not work anymore. Few cases of same found online. Be aware

biebiebie · 21-11-2019 12:18am

I've been on 11 quite a while now, no issues.
Try a clear cache from recovery.
If that doesn't work then factory reset (first backup photos , WhatsApp messages, texts and call logs if you want to keep them)

Blueshoe · 21-11-2019 1:00am

biebiebie wrote: »

I've been on 11 quite a while now, no issues.
Try a clear cache from recovery.
If that doesn't work then factory reset (first backup photos , WhatsApp messages, texts and call logs if you want to keep them)

I got it working from reading other people's posts and the replies given. I had to add a new APN copying the Vodafone listed. It's slightly different than the current set up. I don't really understand it but it worked!
Settings-Simcards and mobile network-sim card settings-access point names- new APN
Happy days

Andy From Sligo · 25-11-2019 10:23pm

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old! - pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

my phone has been sent to FonFix up in Dublin by Three under warranty. Was left in wednesday last week - no news yet about it

Kamili · 26-11-2019 11:30am

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

my phone has been sent to FonFix up in Dublin by Three under warranty. Was left in wednesday last week - no news yet about it

They are notoriuously slow, and won't deal directly with the owner, you'll probably have to go though three for updates.

you might be able to find details on their website if you know the IMEI of the phone, the repair number etc.

https://www.fonfix.com/pages/repair-status-search

Andy From Sligo · 26-11-2019 3:24pm

Kamili wrote: »

They are notoriuously slow, and won't deal directly with the owner, you'll probably have to go though three for updates.

you might be able to find details on their website if you know the IMEI of the phone, the repair number etc.

https://www.fonfix.com/pages/repair-status-search

thanks, I checked/tracked it late last night

says "Status:Awaiting Exchange Unit"

I wonder if that means they are waiting for a part / LCD screen or main board? or whether Exchange unit means they are going to exchange it for a new Redmi Note 5 ???

biebiebie · 26-11-2019 8:44pm

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.
I've 2 items that make a big difference for me.

Firstly I use GCAM and the pictures are imho far superior to the stock camera.

Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.
However I have my phone rooted and using an app from XDA called sa2ration, which is for the Google pixel.
And now my colours pop making them very pleasing to the (my) eye!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/themes/app-sa2ration-t3845851/amp/

Roll on 2020 when I'll have it 2 years and will be looking to upgrade if something happens to take my fancy.

El Tarangu · 03-12-2019 2:57pm

clancyoo7 wrote: »

Has anyone been having random shutdown on note 5 on miui global 10.3.2. Just wondering if I need to get a new phone or is it software related

This is ages ago now, but was this ever resolved in the end?

I developed the same problem a couple of days ago - at firstit just turned off/rebooted a few times over the course of several days. Now it has gotten so that I can't get the phone on for long enough to unlock it after a reboot, which makes me suspect that it is a hardware issue.

I can get a note 7 delivered tomorrow if I order before midnight tonight, which I probably will do in the end anyway; I'd like to keep the Note 5 as a backup phone if I can fix it, so curious if you managed to resolve the issue.

ifElseThen · 06-12-2019 12:07pm

RTT wrote: »

Hi folks. I'm thinking about upgrading my redmi note 5 to the redmi note 8 pro global version on honorbuy. Does anyone have it and have you any issues connecting to 4g on the 3 network? Thanks.

Bought this on Monday. Still waiting for it to be shipped from their EU warehouse. Similar price on Amazon.de so I should have went there.

Andy From Sligo · 07-12-2019 1:52am

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

Out of the blue today - the LCD screen on my Redmi Note 5 seems to have developed a fault .

In about 20 seconds of waking up my phone now, slowly a transparent half of the screen gets covered !

I shut down the phone and restarted it and its still doing the same. That didnt last long , shall have to find the receipt. I bought it from local Three store last November/December.

I have took so much care of this phone because I really liked it, made sure I didnt abuse it or drop it and made sure I didnt get it wet and then this happens just a year old! - pretty pee'd off

I suppose if its still in warranty(just about if I am lucky) three will have to send it away to repair I bet. Damn it, I wonder how long I will be without it?

Well here's an update for all whether it be Three store or FonFix one (or both of them) stepped up to the mark good in the end. they couldnt repair my Note 5 under warranty so they supplied me with a Xiaomi Note Pro 6 - credit where credit is due, only issue was that it was away for repair a bit longer than I expected but at least they come out on top .

Invincible · 09-12-2019 12:11pm

biebiebie wrote: »

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.
I've 2 items that make a big difference for me.

Firstly I use GCAM and the pictures are imho far superior to the stock camera.

Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.
However I have my phone rooted and using an app from XDA called sa2ration, which is for the Google pixel.
And now my colours pop making them very pleasing to the (my) eye!

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/themes/app-sa2ration-t3845851/amp/

Roll on 2020 when I'll have it 2 years and will be looking to upgrade if something happens to take my fancy.

Can GCAM be installed on an unroofed Note 5?
Is it available on play store or elsewhere?

Andy From Sligo · 09-12-2019 3:33pm

Invincible wrote: »

Can GCAM be installed on an unroofed Note 5?
Is it available on play store or elsewhere?

is that the google Camera app?

I dont think it can be installed on normal rom or un-rooted camera .

Why not have a go at an app called Bacon Camera (weird name!) but i think its one of the best camera apps out there . lots of manual settings when installed on note 5 /6 pro phones.

Andy From Sligo · 09-12-2019 3:37pm

biebiebie wrote: »

I have to say that I'm still well happy with this phone.

....Secondly I don't like the colour (or lack of) the screen. No matter what colour setting I choose colours are dull.

have you tried an app off google play called Color Calibrator ?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.halfcycle.cc&hl=en_IE

allows to change contrast and colour even on un-rooted phones

b.gud · 09-12-2019 4:14pm

Speaking of Goole camera how have you guys you installed it? I've tried a few times on my rooted Note 5 running Pixel Experience but have never been able to get it to work after installation

Invincible · 11-12-2019 2:32pm

Set up phone Sunday night.
Theres a Xiaomi SIM activation service notification
"Find device" Can't activate SIM card 2

What's the story with this?

Basq · 15-01-2020 6:57pm

Asking for a friend but anyone know if these still are still selling sim-unlocked from Three Ireland?

Bought one last Christmas unlocked but staff in the local store seem to be indicating they are now locked to Three.

Can't imagine that's the case.

thesandeman · 15-01-2020 7:32pm

I got mine in July and they were still unlocked then anyway.
It would be silly having a dual SIM phone with both locked to the same network.

TheDriver · 16-01-2020 11:00am

thesandeman wrote: »

I got mine in July and they were still unlocked then anyway.
It would be silly having a dual SIM phone with both locked to the same network.

Tell that to vodafone. The samsung s20e is dual sim and locked to vodafone.

robie5 · 02-04-2020 11:35am

Was thinking of upgrading from mi 5. What xiaomi should I look for. Preferably with wireless charging and nfc? Tia

sydthebeat · 02-04-2020 11:40am

robie5 wrote: »

Was thinking of upgrading from mi 5. What xiaomi should I look for. Preferably with wireless charging and nfc? Tia

Mi 10?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techradar.com/amp/news/xiaomi-mi-10-release-date-price-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know

uck51js9zml2yt · 02-04-2020 1:43pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

Mi 10?

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.techradar.com/amp/news/xiaomi-mi-10-release-date-price-specs-and-everything-you-need-to-know

Bought the note 8 pro last night for 232. The 10 was pricey

sydthebeat · 02-04-2020 1:57pm

Annalise Future Tent wrote: »

Bought the note 8 pro last night for 232. The 10 was pricey

just a bit

NATLOR · 02-04-2020 2:08pm

robie5 wrote: »

Was thinking of upgrading from mi 5. What xiaomi should I look for. Preferably with wireless charging and nfc? Tia

If your budget allows I'd go for a MI 9
Pretty much flagship specs with wireless charging and NFC

A load of them,choice of colours and storage, in the warehouse section on Amazon Spain 'used like new' which in my experience is a brand new item with box damage for around €360

NATLOR · 02-04-2020 2:12pm

Link

https://www.amazon.es/s?k=xiaomi+mi9&i=warehouse-deals&__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=4B9O8ABVDOUY&sprefix=xiaomi+mi9%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10

b.gud · 02-04-2020 2:27pm

NATLOR wrote: »

Link

https://www.amazon.es/s?k=xiaomi+mi9&i=warehouse-deals&__mk_es_ES=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=4B9O8ABVDOUY&sprefix=xiaomi+mi9%2Caps%2C164&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_10

Have you bought from Amazon Spain? Do they deliver to Ireland, What's the story with returns?

Some good deals there on the Mi 9T that are tempting me

NATLOR · 02-04-2020 2:42pm

b.gud wrote: »

Have you bought from Amazon Spain? Do they deliver to Ireland, What's the story with returns?

Some good deals there on the Mi 9T that are tempting me

I've bought from all the European sites over the years

Just log in with your UK details delivery and returns just the same except
no free delivery its around 8/9 euro
Always worth checking across the different sites as prices can be quite varied

Not sure if there are any shipping restrictions with the obvious issues going on at the moment but I bought a phone from Amazon France 2 weeks ago with no problems

b.gud · 02-04-2020 2:45pm

NATLOR wrote: »

I've bought from all the European sites over the years

Just log in with your UK details delivery and returns just the same except
no free delivery its around 8/9 euro
Always worth checking across the different sites as prices can be quite varied

Not sure if there are any shipping restrictions with the obvious issues going on at the moment but I bought a phone from Amazon France 2 weeks ago with no problems

Cool thanks for the info

Andy From Sligo · 03-04-2020 2:39pm

are chinese phones now coming with NFC now, only that used to be the only thing you couldnt get on them . My Xiaomi Note 5 and Note 6 didnt have NFC on either of them.

b.gud · 03-04-2020 4:01pm

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

are chinese phones now coming with NFC now, only that used to be the only thing you couldnt get on them . My Xiaomi Note 5 and Note 6 didnt have NFC on either of them.

It depends on the phone and the market it's aimed at. For instance I had a Xiaomi Mi 5, which was aimed at the worldwide market and was considered a more premium device which had NFC. Then I switched to a Redmi Note 5 which was a newer phone but on the "lower" end of the Xiaomi spectrum but that didn't have NFC

runawaybishop · 03-04-2020 4:31pm

Its not about premium or lower end markets, the Chinese do not use NFC normally so phones for their markets don't tend to have it. You need to look for Chinese phones designed for European markets.

jakdublin · 03-04-2020 4:53pm

Is international post still getting through to Ireland as normal? I'm in Bulgaria at the moment and they said they're not doing registered post as they have no idea how long it would take parcels to ship.

Ben Done · 03-04-2020 5:02pm

Andy From Sligo wrote: »

are chinese phones now coming with NFC now, only that used to be the only thing you couldnt get on them . My Xiaomi Note 5 and Note 6 didnt have NFC on either of them.

Mi 9T has it, and is a great phone for the price.

Andy From Sligo · 03-04-2020 8:17pm

runawaybishop wrote: »

Its not about premium or lower end markets, the Chinese do not use NFC normally so phones for their markets don't tend to have it. You need to look for Chinese phones designed for European markets.

yep that was what I thought - I wonder if NFC is just disabled at ROM level or is the NFC hardware missing off the phones?

Blueshoe · 05-04-2020 12:45pm

My redmi 5 is in need of a replacement and upgrade. Where are you all purchasing from these days?

Ben Done · 05-04-2020 2:34pm

Blueshoe wrote: »

My redmi 5 is in need of a replacement and upgrade. Where are you all purchasing from these days?

Honorbuy EU warehouse.

Blueshoe · 05-04-2020 2:48pm

Ben Done wrote: »

Honorbuy EU warehouse.

Thanks!

Ben Done · 05-04-2020 2:50pm

Blueshoe wrote: »

Thanks!

Not sure if in stock, but I got the Mi 9T from them, and it is a great upgrade on the Redmi Note 5

robie5 · 06-04-2020 9:36am

Thanks NATLOR.What version would you recommend

NATLOR · 06-04-2020 10:15am

robie5 wrote: »

Thanks NATLOR.What version would you recommend

Best I have found for 64gb version is in France 'like new'
works out at €328 after VAT ajustment and postage

https://www.amazon.fr/gp/offer-listing/B07NR2GLC8/ref=olp_page_3?ie=UTF8&f_used=true&f_usedAcceptable=true&f_usedGood=true&f_usedLikeNew=true&f_usedVeryGood=true&startIndex=20

Then Italy for the 128gb 'excellent condition'
Total €358

https://www.amazon.it/gp/offer-listing/B07P5YVS48/ref=dp_olp_used_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=used&m=A1HO9729ND375Y

Only difference with these phones is they will come with an EU charger so you will need an adapter

webels · 06-04-2020 10:24pm

The mi 9 lite on amazon.fr 64gb version came to €248.99 Inc delivery. Might be another option.

https://www.amazon.fr/gp/r.html?C=IW68UO1IUKWI&K=31QSUBZ8FAFLT&M=urn:rtn:msg:2020040412594900480b85228a4c68a2ecfd1b7d80p0eu&R=6PAREJIDZQ5Y&T=C&U=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.fr%2Fdp%2FB07YCHRX9N%2Fref%3Dpe_3044141_189395771_TE_dp_1&H=UMJXUC5VWCCLKSY2LH6DAKDJGG8A&ref_=pe_3044141_189395771_TE_dp_1

Barr · 07-04-2020 8:18pm

I am looking at going for a Mi 9T.

Could anyone advise if it comes with a Voice Recorder app pre-installed .

I have a Samsung at the moment (who have their own app) which is excellent and hoping Xiaomi have something similar.

jamesbondings · 12-05-2020 10:33pm

Does anyone with a RedMi note 5 happen to have a fitbit? I am considering getting an Ionic, but it appears as though there is lots of connection issues with the phone.

If anyone has any insight/firsthand experience it would be greatly appreciated

allthedoyles · 12-05-2020 11:29pm

jamesbondings wrote: »

Does anyone with a RedMi note 5 happen to have a fitbit? I am considering getting an Ionic, but it appears as though there is lots of connection issues with the phone.

If anyone has any insight/firsthand experience it would be greatly appreciated

I use Redmi Note 5 plus Mi band 2 fitbit . No issues whatsoever

jamesbondings · 13-05-2020 1:11am

allthedoyles wrote: »

I use Redmi Note 5 plus Mi band 2 fitbit . No issues whatsoever

No I mean the fitbit brand of wearables. I had a mi band but want a watch type wearable now

LorelaiG · 13-05-2020 9:55am

I upgraded from a note 5 to a note 8 pro yesterday. I'm very happy.

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