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  • #2602
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    blade1 wrote: »
    Yeah I think I'll be going for the 9pro.
    Unless there is something else out there that might sway me.
    Have oneplus phones since the 3 and currently on 6t.
    Only gripe is the fingerprint sensor is the worst one I've ever used so hopefully 9 would be way better.
    Say it's improved,my one plus 7 pro works nearly always ( when it doesn't-infrequently probably my big paws)


  • #2603
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,464 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    corks finest wrote: »
    Say it's improved,my one plus 7 pro works nearly always ( when it doesn't-infrequently probably my big paws)

    Mine was perfect until a Google update maybe 6 months after buying it.
    Hit and miss since after tying all fixes.
    Rarely works when plugged in.


  • #2604
    crystalbrite
    Registered Users Posts: 173 ✭✭crystalbrite


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    Looking for new phone in the 400e-800e range (nice if I could get 500e-600e), as close to a flagship phone as possible. Good camera etc.
    Any websites with good deals in this range at the moment?
    I'm willing to go closer to the 800e if I feel like I'm getting a good deal/big discount.

    Thanks!

    I ended up going with the oneplus 8t directly from website for ~550e. Free case too.
    I actually wanted the oneplus8 pro, found it for 700e on german amazon but it wasn't going to arrive until monday week and currently I have no phone. Also it would have been european charger instead of UK.
    Oneplus8t from website will arrive next monday.

    Oneplus8t was also on amazon germany but only saving 10e, has EU charger, no free case and longer delivery time so made sense to buy direct from oneplus.

    Slightly disappointed I couldn't get something a little more exotic or premium but being phoneless at the moment made delivery time important.


  • #2605
    sydthebeat
    Subscribers Posts: 41,831 ✭✭✭✭sydthebeat


    blade1 wrote: »
    Yeah I think I'll be going for the 9pro.
    Unless there is something else out there that might sway me.
    Have oneplus phones since the 3 and currently on 6t.
    Only gripe is the fingerprint sensor is the worst one I've ever used so hopefully 9 would be way better.

    im refering to the Mi 11 in the link

    its a beautiful beast


  • #2606
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,464 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    im refering to the Mi 11 in the link

    its a beautiful beast

    Yeah thanks for that Syd.
    How do you reckon it's stacks up against the reported specs of the 9pro?


  • #2607
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    blade1 wrote: »
    Mine was perfect until a Google update maybe 6 months after buying it.
    Hit and miss since after tying all fixes.
    Rarely works when plugged in.

    Factory reset so,it's a balls when they start playing up,I went from an apple xs max to the OnePlus and consider the 7 pro a much better phone


  • #2608
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    sydthebeat wrote: »
    im refering to the Mi 11 in the link

    its a beautiful beast

    I've had load's on mi phones rock steady but updates are few and far between,and always way behind android updates,and the mi skin isn't perfect


  • #2609
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    Suckit wrote: »
    The Ulefone X5 is more robust. I have a friend who is in construction and has gone through a lot of phones. Last time he broke a phone he gave out to everyone, and he was told that him being careless has a lot to do with it.
    The X5 is so far the longest lasting.

    its an excellent phone, excellent value, a tad heavy but built to last


  • #2610
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    crystalbrite wrote: »
    I ended up going with the oneplus 8t directly from website for ~550e. Free case too.
    I actually wanted the oneplus8 pro, found it for 700e on german amazon but it wasn't going to arrive until monday week and currently I have no phone. Also it would have been european charger instead of UK.
    Oneplus8t from website will arrive next monday.

    Oneplus8t was also on amazon germany but only saving 10e, has EU charger, no free case and longer delivery time so made sense to buy direct from oneplus.

    Slightly disappointed I couldn't get something a little more exotic or premium but being phoneless at the moment made delivery time important.

    Decent phone though


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  • #2611
    j@utis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭j@utis


    Sorry for slight off topic but where would you source the spare parts for chinese phone? I've had a slight mishap and now got this problem. Our local phone repair shop lad says he has no parts for it. It's Poco F2 Pro. Camera is still working but the glass cover is in bits.

    gCWq4lj.jpg


  • #2612
    abarkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    j@utis wrote: »
    Sorry for slight off topic but where would you source the spare parts for chinese phone? I've had a slight mishap and now got this problem. Our local phone repair shop lad says he has no parts for it. It's Poco F2 Pro. Camera is still working but the glass cover is in bits.

    gCWq4lj.jpg

    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001770182798.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.245f3bc6W2IseX&algo_pvid=fabd9cef-53b9-4428-8b29-1e5a6619f7b0&algo_expid=fabd9cef-53b9-4428-8b29-1e5a6619f7b0-1&btsid=2100bdd516147300095755618ef64b&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_


    Something like this?


  • #2613
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Some apps won't work for me since Google upgraded.
    Like lottery app . Is it possible to overcome this ?


  • #2614
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,633 ✭✭✭corkie


    allthedoyles wrote: »
    Some apps won't work for me since Google upgraded.
    Like lottery app . Is it possible to overcome this ?

    The lottery app got an update in January, that requires at least android 10.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115944151&postcount=1654

    So what version of Android have you?


  • #2615
    j@utis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,065 ✭✭✭j@utis


    abarkie wrote: »
    https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001770182798.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.245f3bc6W2IseX&algo_pvid=fabd9cef-53b9-4428-8b29-1e5a6619f7b0&algo_expid=fabd9cef-53b9-4428-8b29-1e5a6619f7b0-1&btsid=2100bdd516147300095755618ef64b&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_


    Something like this?

    I've found them on ali too but do I need to buy the whole unit, i.e. glass and frame, or just the glass would be enough? Like this:

    Glass Lens Cover


  • #2616
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    corkie wrote: »
    The lottery app got an update in January, that requires at least android 10.
    https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=115944151&postcount=1654

    So what version of Android have you?
    My Xiaomi redmi note 5 is android 9.


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  • #2617
    kiddums
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,308 ✭✭✭kiddums


    I've been following the release of the xiaomi redmi note 10 pro and it was released on Monday, unexpectedly the global version was released too.

    The only sellers I can see are on aliexpress. Does anyone have any idea how long it usually takes the new release phones to reach sites such as honourbuy, eglobalcentral or amazon?


  • #2618
    Toxica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Toxica


    kiddums wrote: »
    I've been following the release of the xiaomi redmi note 10 pro and it was released on Monday, unexpectedly the global version was released too.

    The only sellers I can see are on aliexpress. Does anyone have any idea how long it usually takes the new release phones to reach sites such as honourbuy, eglobalcentral or amazon?

    It's released in India on Amazon on March 17th I think, I imagine it will be sometime next month before it's for sale on the UK or EU Amazons. But hopefully it will be on Honorbuy and eglobalcentral before then. I have ordered one from AliExpress but might end up cancelling the order if they take ages to ship it, it says it will be shipped in the next 42 days!!

    https://www.amazon.in/b?ie=UTF8&node=23023571031#8gb


  • #2619
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,330 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    Is there a trustworthy site I can find MIUI 11 for my Redmi Note 8T? I installed Lineage OS but missed the NFC tap to pay function so I reinstalled MIUI 12. The NFC is still non-functional though so I want to try roll back to MIUI 11 and update from scratch.


  • #2620
    padjocollins
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭padjocollins


    https://www.techradar.com/news/xiaomis-four-new-cheap-phones-look-set-to-leave-the-moto-10-in-their-dust
    i think pricing and availability will be announced around the 25th of march


  • #2621
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    padjocollins wrote: »
    https://www.techradar.com/news/xiaomis-four-new-cheap-phones-look-set-to-leave-the-moto-10-in-their-dust
    i think pricing and availability will be announced around the 25th of march

    Looking forward to seeing the price for the note 10 pro


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  • #2622
    abarkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    RocketRaccoon wrote: »
    Looking forward to seeing the price for the note 10 pro

    https://xiaomidna.com/news/smartphones/xiaomi-mi-10s-with-snapdragon-870-officially-announced/

    Is this it?


  • #2623
    Toxica
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 590 ✭✭✭Toxica


    abarkie wrote: »
    https://xiaomidna.com/news/smartphones/xiaomi-mi-10s-with-snapdragon-870-officially-announced/

    Is this it?

    No, that's the Mi 10. This is the Note 10 https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-10-4gb-128gb


  • #2624
    eamonnq
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,012 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Toxica wrote: »
    No, that's the Mi 10. This is the Note 10 https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-10-4gb-128gb

    This is the Note 10 PRO

    https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-10-pro


  • #2625
    Omega28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Omega28


    I've €200 to spend on a phone. My Samsung is 5 years old now so I need a phone. I was thinking of the Samsung A21. Any other suggestions?


  • #2626
    The Cush
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,640 ✭✭✭✭The Cush


    just a quick post on this Dutch site - https://www.belsimpel.nl/

    My sister ordered a Redmi Note 9 on Sunday, delivered Tuesday afternoon. My brother also ordered from them previously. Great service


  • #2627
    CoBo55
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,316 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    The Cush wrote: »
    just a quick post on this Dutch site - https://www.belsimpel.nl/

    My sister ordered a Redmi Note 9 on Sunday, delivered Tuesday afternoon. My brother also ordered from them previously. Great service

    I can second that. I ordered a Samsung tablet from them, had it within 3 days, top class service.


  • #2628
    the heathen
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭the heathen


    Omega28 wrote: »
    I've €200 to spend on a phone. My Samsung is 5 years old now so I need a phone. I was thinking of the Samsung A21. Any other suggestions?

    Poco X3 NFC - 128gb version €199


  • #2629
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,633 ✭✭✭corkie


    My Redmi Note 5 Pro is staring to show it's age. GPS kept losing location today.

    Having a look at this? Opinions or alternative options.

    OPPO A72 - 4GB + 128GB Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 mobile platform 6.5 inch 5000 mAh Dual-Sim 48MP Camera Sim Free Android 10 Smartphone- Twilight Black


    Looking to use the default installed OS, because no longer want the hassle of flashing custom roms or rooting. Need it clean for banking app.

    Not really interested in having a MIUI phone.

    How is OPPO 'color os' to use is it heavily skinned or close enough to android 10? Are they good for updates?


  • #2630
    Omega28
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,325 ✭✭✭Omega28


    Where could one buy a new Poco? Gonna order today


  • #2631
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    I was talking to my mother the other day and I realised she needs a new phone, so I went looking...

    I found that Honor sales are on per Country (if anyone wants to look around, some good offers), and saw the Honor 9A with their sport bluetooth earphones was on sale for €59.90.
    It was sold out but the sale was on for another 21 days, so I hit "notify me when in stock".
    They came back in stock yesterday with the Honor Band 5 for the same price so I bought them.
    https://www.hihonor.com/germany/product/honor-9a-deal/
    You will need a virtual address like mailboxde or mygermany to get the order delivered, and I wouldn't expect it to be too much, and even with it included it's still a great offer.

    The 9A (3GB/64GB) is currently around at least €150 delivered and the Honor Band 5 is around €35.
    The sale is on for another 19 days now (I think) and may well be worth watching out what other offers come back, or if the earphones come back if somebody prefers them etc.
    The offer is here, it might sell out but could come back with a different offer (maybe something else on these pages)
    https://www.hihonor.com/germany/product/honor-9a-deal/


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  • #2632
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,508 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    Omega28 wrote: »
    Where could one buy a new Poco? Gonna order today

    Grey version:
    https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08B9C149J

    Blue version:
    https://www.amazon.de/-/en/gp/product/B08B9BD523

    I paid more for the 64gb version 2 months ago, but solid phone, won't complain!
    Delivery is 8 bucks from Germany, but not sure if other sites have cheaper :)


  • #2633
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,018 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Updated my Redmi Note 9 yesterday. Now Google Pay is not working : Saying my device doesn't meet security standards :confused:

    Official Miui rom and OTA update.


  • #2634
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,464 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    Omega28 wrote: »
    Where could one buy a new Poco? Gonna order today

    Just ordered one for my brother on Amazon UK.
    Total was 240 euro for 128gb one.
    Went with UK because was worried German one would come with EU charger, no????


  • #2635
    RocketRaccoon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭RocketRaccoon


    GBX wrote: »
    Updated my Redmi Note 9 yesterday. Now Google Pay is not working : Saying my device doesn't meet security standards :confused:

    Official Miui rom and OTA update.

    I've had nothing but issues anytime I've updated my redmi k30. It just doesn't seem to play well with Google. I've a few apps now that won't work because they say Google play services isn't on my phone even though it is.


  • #2636
    marcbrophy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,508 ✭✭✭marcbrophy


    blade1 wrote: »
    Went with UK because was worried German one would come with EU charger, no????

    Yes it did, but I picked up the below off ebay to covert it to 3 pin :)

    https://www.ebay.ie/itm/UK-Travel-Converter-2-Pin-EU-to-UK-Plug-Adapter-Euro-Converter-Plug/383650129757?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=652061019231&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649


  • #2637
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,018 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    The rom I have is a vendor (Vodafone) - theres an updated global rom. Going to flash it and see how I get on. I would have thought anything released would have relevant security features updated.


  • #2638
    corks finest
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,708 ✭✭✭corks finest


    Toxica wrote: »
    No, that's the Mi 10. This is the Note 10 https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-xiaomi-redmi-note-10-4gb-128gb

    Had the mi note 10 decent,so the pro will be better, loved the camera


  • #2639
    fixXxer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,330 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    GBX wrote: »
    The rom I have is a vendor (Vodafone) - theres an updated global rom. Going to flash it and see how I get on. I would have thought anything released would have relevant security features updated.

    Where are you getting your ROM from? en.MIUI.com?

    I re-flashed from there and my NFC still doesn't work. Interested to hear how you get on.


  • #2640
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,018 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    fixXxer wrote: »
    Where are you getting your ROM from? en.MIUI.com?

    I re-flashed from there and my NFC still doesn't work. Interested to hear how you get on.

    https://c.mi.com/thread-3621564-1-0.html?sources=1


    That's the thing - my NFC works. Just checked and the leap card app is working ok. It just seems to be Google Pay for me. I'll let you know how it goes - could be tomorrow before I get a chance to do it.


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  • #2641
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,633 ✭✭✭corkie


    corkie wrote: »
    My Redmi Note 5 Pro is staring to show it's age. GPS kept losing location today.

    Having a look at this? Opinions or alternative options.

    OPPO A72 - 4GB + 128GB Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 665 mobile platform 6.5 inch 5000 mAh Dual-Sim 48MP Camera Sim Free Android 10 Smartphone- Twilight Black


    Looking to use the default installed OS, because no longer want the hassle of flashing custom roms or rooting. Need it clean for banking app.

    Not really interested in having a MIUI phone.

    How is OPPO 'color os' to use is it heavily skinned or close enough to android 10? Are they good for updates?


    Thanks @Suckit for your advice & opinions ,

    Just ordered OPPO A72 from here: -
    https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B0884R8SRD
    &
    Case: - https://www.amazon.de/ivoler-Tempered-Protector-Absorption-Shockproof-Black/dp/B087N3TVVG/
    Item Subtotal: EUR 157,19
    Delivery and Handling: EUR 8,39

    Subtotal before VAT.: EUR 165,58
    VAT: EUR 35,26

    Order Total Including VAT: EUR 200,84

    Priority Delivery was not much more than standard, so got it by that, think they said to expect it by 19th.


  • #2642
    blade1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,464 ✭✭✭✭blade1


    blade1 wrote: »
    Just ordered one for my brother on Amazon UK.
    Total was 240 euro for 128gb one.
    Went with UK because was worried German one would come with EU charger, no????

    Says delivery by Tuesday 15th.
    Excellent!!!!!


  • #2643
    helimachoptor
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 21,666 Mod ✭✭✭✭helimachoptor


    Hi folks, has anyone got an Asus zenphone either 6 or 7?

    Also may order off Ali express, have used before for cheap bike stuff, but never somebting this expensive.


  • #2644
    Deseras
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 49 ✭Deseras


    helimachoptor wrote: »
    Hi folks, has anyone got an Asus zenphone either 6 or 7?

    Also may order off Ali express, have used before for cheap bike stuff, but never somebting this expensive.

    Watch out for out for vataliexpress and expect slow shipping also asus has problems with Android 11 look for chinese seller tha
    t ships from europe from other sites than aliexpress


  • #2645
    Colemania
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭Colemania


    Just bought the Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC and I'm having a problem with texts not coming through. So for example I have some apps which need verification through a code received by text and I haven't been getting the texts.

    Any idea whats causing this? I think I had a similar problem with my last Xiaomi phone too.

    I'm on Three by the way

    Posted this in the Poco X3 thread too but it seems to be a Xiaomi issue because it happened before with another Xiaomi phone


  • #2646
    corkie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,633 ✭✭✭corkie


    ^^^ Check your Blocked messages??


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  • #2647
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 17,378 ✭✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Poco F2 stopped charging a couple of days ago. Decently common issue where bending the phone makes it charge but solution is to disassemble and add some tape it seems. On my Honor 10 in the meantime.

    Girlfriend has a Note 10 plus and love it. Around half the price tho. Might go Samsung in the future.


  • #2648
    GBX
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,018 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    GBX wrote: »
    https://c.mi.com/thread-3621564-1-0.html?sources=1


    That's the thing - my NFC works. Just checked and the leap card app is working ok. It just seems to be Google Pay for me. I'll let you know how it goes - could be tomorrow before I get a chance to do it.

    Tried unlocking my bootloader - now I have to wait another week.


  • #2649
    Colemania
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭Colemania


    corkie wrote: »
    ^^^ Check your Blocked messages??

    No had a look there alright


  • #2650
    Suckit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Have you tried a replacement SIM?


  • #2651
    Colemania
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,119 ✭✭✭Colemania


    Suckit wrote: »
    Have you tried a replacement SIM?

    Just ordered one from three there so will see if that works


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