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

jamesbondings · 12-07-2018 8:28pm

dinneenp wrote: »

No such thing as a stupid question but I presume SwiftKey is better than the default keyboard with the phone?

It's up to you really..... I bought SwiftKey years ago and have used it on every android since.... To me it's the best out there. But that's because I have used it nearly 5 years or so

ImARebel · 12-07-2018 8:34pm

And I use TouchPal I find it brilliant

mmatz · 12-07-2018 8:41pm

So... a little update on my situation. I had my old LG Nexus 5 for three and a half years, fell from my pocket and my hands while standing numerous times, and screen never broke. I have this Xaomi for 13 days, it fell out of my pocket today, while sitting, for the first time, and there is a line from the power button to the proximity sensor. I'm extremely pissed now. So much about screen quality. All of you who are getting this phone, go for that GKK protective case few people have linked in this thread. I've been keeping it in one supplied with Goldway order, which is even thicker then the one I've been keeping my old one in, but it's obviously useless. I didn't even have it long enough to unlock the bootloader, long enough to get screen protector to arrive from Ebay. It works, but still, such a shame.

nigwerwig · 12-07-2018 8:45pm

My screen looks washed out. Any one having the same thing. I haven't swapped over from my rn4 yet not. Not sure if it's software or the screen

captain_boycott · 12-07-2018 9:46pm

@mmatz, sorry to hear about your misfortune. It does seem that the screen on the redmi phones are vulnerable to falls more than most.

I went naked with my RN4, but all it took was a drop of less than 10 inches to crack the screen. Before that I had a Samsung note 4 that hit the ground several times a month with never a crack even though the rest of it was well dented and scratched.!

Despite this I'm sticking with Xiaomi for their value but think a good case and tempered glass protection is essential.

I did wonder if the gel case that came with the phone offered much protection but apparently not!

nigwerwig · 12-07-2018 9:50pm

Any one know if the rn5 pro cases are the same as rn5. From what I tell it's the same phone

Discodog · 12-07-2018 10:08pm

nigwerwig wrote: »

My screen looks washed out. Any one having the same thing. I haven't swapped over from my rn4 yet not. Not sure if it's software or the screen

My friend's Note 5 takes great photos & video but strangely it looks really washed out on Skype calls - so much so that I thought she had a dirty or obscured camera. It's especially bad in low light.

corkie · 12-07-2018 10:28pm

@mmatz Sorry to hear about your device, hopefully you can get fixed easily enough!

@Discodog Any chance she has a screen protector without the proper cut outs on her device?

@nigwerwig RN5 Pro[India] and RN5 Chinese/Global are all the same device on the exterior!

Discodog · 13-07-2018 7:42am

corkie wrote: »

@mmatz Sorry to hear about your device, hopefully you can get fixed easily enough!

@Discodog Any chance she has a screen protector without the proper cut outs on her device?

@nigwerwig RN5 Pro[India] and RN5 Chinese/Global are all the same device on the exterior!

No & photos are fine. It seems to be an issue using Skype.

Dunne_bkill · 13-07-2018 10:53am

Considering buying one of these. Currently using a Samsung S7 Edge. Would there be a drop off in quality from Samsung? Does the phone feel cheap?

Also, are there any difficulties with the set up and using the phone in Ireland?

Looks like a really good phone but there must be some downfall considering the price.

biebiebie · 13-07-2018 11:19am

Maybe try Skype Lite to see if its any improvement

biebiebie · 13-07-2018 11:24am

Dunne_bkill wrote: »

Considering buying one of these. Currently using a Samsung S7 Edge. Would there be a drop off in quality from Samsung? Does the phone feel cheap?

Also, are there any difficulties with the set up and using the phone in Ireland?

Looks like a really good phone but there must be some downfall considering the price.

The phone doesn't feel cheap, feels like something twice the price IMHO.
One aspect you'll certainly miss is the super bright Amoled screen. The screen in the RN5 is good, but not in the same league as the Samsung one (not many screens are though).

Based on YouTube..The camera is good, can be even better than the S7 in good lighting conditions. But not as good as the S7 at night.

captain_boycott · 13-07-2018 11:54am

Dunne_bkill wrote: »

Considering buying one of these. Currently using a Samsung S7 Edge. Would there be a drop off in quality from Samsung? Does the phone feel cheap?

Also, are there any difficulties with the set up and using the phone in Ireland?

Looks like a really good phone but there must be some downfall considering the price.

I don't think it feels cheap at all. And no difficulties in Ireland, as long as you get the global version.

As far as whats the catch regarding the price, well there is the camera, especially in low light, and don't believe all the youtube videos telling you otherwise, the S7 camera is streets ahead. And I think the screen may be more fragile than the latest gorrilla glass on the flagships, so make sure you get a good case and tempered glass. Also, no NFC if that matters to you.

Otherwise its really responsive, fast fingerprint sensor, and the battery is amazing. I can get 2 days usage easy, whilst herself has to recharge her S7 twice a day.

allthedoyles · 13-07-2018 12:17pm

Here are some negatives :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4jrkiZTuo

And some pros/cons :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhUi38yPuIg

corkie · 13-07-2018 12:20pm

allthedoyles wrote: »

Here are some negatives :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql4jrkiZTuo

That Both videos is for the Indian RN5 (a.k.a Redmi 5 Plus).

captain_boycott · 13-07-2018 12:27pm

corkie wrote: »

That Both videos is for the Indian RN5 (a.k.a Redmi 5 Plus).

beat me to it corkie! RN5 global version comes with Oreo & has snapdragon 636. So that items 1 & 3 taken care of.

As for lack of USB-C and the Dual Sim card (issues 4 & 5), whats the fuss about USB-C when everyone must have loads of Micro USB cables already and can't say I care about issue 5.

So only thing I'd agree about in the cons video is the glass #2

fixXxer · 13-07-2018 12:39pm

A proper type C and charger could charge the phone a lot faster then the two-ish hours it currently takes to top up from zero.

0lddog · 13-07-2018 12:50pm

fixxxer wrote: »

A proper type C and charger could charge the phone a lot faster then the two-ish hours it currently takes to top up from zero.

'suppose some might need this - I'd be in the 'its grand the way it is' camp

fixXxer · 13-07-2018 12:52pm

Me too, and as the phone costs so little, you can't expect every feature.

dinneenp · 13-07-2018 1:09pm

Phone arrived almost a week ago but cover only today. So am excited to start using it properly.

Have been looking at some of the top tips, features; many overlap.
https://beebom.com/redmi-note-5-pro-features-tricks/

https://www.smartprix.com/bytes/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-pro-useful-tips-tricks/

http://www.androidbeat.com/2018/02/top-redmi-note-5-pro-tips-tricks/

Thanks again corkie (I think it was) for all the help and quick answers.

uck51js9zml2yt · 13-07-2018 1:45pm

How do I turn off caller id?
Can't find it on google

corkie · 13-07-2018 2:00pm

Command: fastboot getvar anti

If 3 you are safe
4 means f*cked up

If you want to flash custom rom etc, make sure not to flash MIUI Roms/Firmware after (or including):-

Global Beta ROM
1. If you have updated to MIUI 10 Beta ROM 8.7.6 or above, you can flash all ROMs after 8.7.6 (including 8.7.6), but you can not downgrade to Beta ROM 8.7.5 or ROM previously.
2. If you are on Beta ROM 8.7.5 or ROM previously, you can flash your device using all those previous ROMs.

Global Stable ROM
1. If you are on Stable ROM V 9.5.19 (It will be released soon) or ROM above, you can flash all Stable ROMs after V 9.5.19 (including V 9.5.19), but you can not flash your device to Stable ROM V9.5.17 or ROM previously.
2. If you are on Stable ROM V 9.5.17 or ROM previously, you can flash your device using all those ROMs.

allthedoyles · 13-07-2018 2:10pm

Annalise Future Tent wrote: »

How do I turn off caller id?
Can't find it on google

tap the green phone button and then settings ( bottom left hand corner )

dougm1970 · 13-07-2018 2:16pm

which versions of the phone have 2.2 apature on the camera and which have 1.9 ?....one i got my lad has 1.9 and camera is impressive to my eyes...much better than i expected.

ImARebel · 13-07-2018 2:42pm

Any recommendations on screen protectors? I've ordered the gkk case but I'd like to get a good screen protector too. All advice welcome

Dunne_bkill · 13-07-2018 3:32pm

captain_boycott wrote:

Otherwise its really responsive, fast fingerprint sensor, and the battery is amazing. I can get 2 days usage easy, whilst herself has to recharge her S7 twice a day.

captain_boycott wrote:

I don't think it feels cheap at all. And no difficulties in Ireland, as long as you get the global version.

captain_boycott wrote:

As far as whats the catch regarding the price, well there is the camera, especially in low light, and don't believe all the youtube videos telling you otherwise, the S7 camera is streets ahead. And I think the screen may be more fragile than the latest gorrilla glass on the flagships, so make sure you get a good case and tempered glass. Also, no NFC if that matters to you.

captain_boycott wrote:

I don't think it feels cheap at all. And no difficulties in Ireland, as long as you get the global version.

captain_boycott wrote:

As far as whats the catch regarding the price, well there is the camera, especially in low light, and don't believe all the youtube videos telling you otherwise, the S7 camera is streets ahead. And I think the screen may be more fragile than the latest gorrilla glass on the flagships, so make sure you get a good case and tempered glass. Also, no NFC if that matters to you.

captain_boycott wrote:

Otherwise its really responsive, fast fingerprint sensor, and the battery is amazing. I can get 2 days usage easy, whilst herself has to recharge her S7 twice a day.

Thanks for this and the other replies. Is there access to the 'My Files' feature like other android phones?

The information about the screen quality is the a bit if a turn off but I'll have to look into it further.

BzrBren · 13-07-2018 8:25pm

corkie wrote: »

If you want to flash custom rom etc, make sure not to flash MIUI Roms/Firmware after (or including):-

Does this mean if I try a custom ROM that I can't go back to miui at all..I'm only rooted since last night ha! I'm on 9.5.17 stable and my anti says 3 in fastboot.

corkie · 13-07-2018 8:32pm

BzrBren wrote: »

Does this mean if I try a custom ROM that I can't go back to miui at all..I'm only rooted since last night ha! I'm on 9.5.17 stable and my anti says 3 in fastboot.

That rom doesn't have ARP, so your safe to flash custom roms.

But if you want to reflash MIUI, go with a version before the listed versions or restore a backup.

If you flash a later version MIUI, you will be stuck on it for good, in the current know situation.

Until Xiaomi or another developer comes up with a solution to disable ARP.

Also avoid flashing newer firmware zips as well.

BzrBren · 13-07-2018 9:22pm

corkie wrote: »

That rom doesn't have ARP, so your safe to flash custom roms.

But if you want to reflash MIUI, go with a version before the listed versions or restore a backup.

If you flash a later version MIUI, you will be stuck on it for good, in the current know situation.

Until Xiaomi or another developer comes up with a solution to disable ARP.

Also avoid flashing newer firmware zips as well.

Thanks again! So stay away from miui and I'll be ok with the likes of RRemix..AOSPextented etc and I can flash my nandroid of miui if I want to go back to it! I won't flash any other miui ROMs.

Dunne_bkill · 13-07-2018 11:07pm

Where the best place to buy this with quick delivery? Showing no results on Honorbuy currently.

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