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

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    #1172
    ActingDanClark
    Registered Users Posts: 1,898 ✭✭✭ActingDanClark


    wilser wrote: »
    Bought this phone for my wife, but can't get any step counter apps working on it. She normally uses the Samsung health app but this didn't work so she tried a different one and it didn't count the steps either.
    Could be something in settings but can't see anything.
    Any ideas?

    I use Google fit


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    #1173
    robie5
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭robie5


    Have phone since July with no issues. I think since the last update some apps are freezing on me. I'm guessing a factory reset won't do anything. I read somewhere to flash it. Any ideas where to get this done? Local Chineseshop or anyone in particular in Dublin. Thanks in advance.


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    #1174
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,736 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    robie5 wrote: »
    Have phone since July with no issues. I think since the last update some apps are freezing on me. I'm guessing a factory reset won't do anything. I read somewhere to flash it. Any ideas where to get this done? Local Chineseshop or anyone in particular in Dublin. Thanks in advance.

    have you tried something as simple as shutting down the phone and re-booting it? and also clearing caches , and if it is just specific apps freezing on you, going into settings and force stopping them and clearing 'all data' ? - its less drastic than flashing and it might just do the trick


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    #1175
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,781 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Weird one that has been randomly happening both mine and OH's Note 5 is that it randomly suddenly vibrates while charging.. often a number of times.. screen will be off and no notifications or anything. Anyone else witnessed this?


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    #1176
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,736 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Basq wrote: »
    Weird one that has been randomly happening both mine and OH's Note 5 is that it randomly suddenly vibrates while charging.. often a number of times.. screen will be off and no notifications or anything. Anyone else witnessed this?

    cannot say i am experiencing that personally, but i dont like the 'drip' noise as my phone comes out of DND mode to normal volume mode - its annoying. The only way I think i would be able to stop this is to root the phone and go into the media folder and delete the notification tone


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    #1177
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    Basq wrote: »
    Weird one that has been randomly happening both mine and OH's Note 5 is that it randomly suddenly vibrates while charging.. often a number of times.. screen will be off and no notifications or anything. Anyone else witnessed this?
    No I've never experienced that myself.
    I'm rooted and using xiaomi.eu weekly rom
    Maybe try a factory reset on one of them and see how that goes?


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    #1178
    ryaner777
    Registered Users Posts: 1,104 ✭✭✭ryaner777


    Basq wrote: »
    Weird one that has been randomly happening both mine and OH's Note 5 is that it randomly suddenly vibrates while charging.. often a number of times.. screen will be off and no notifications or anything. Anyone else witnessed this?


    I get this all the time on mine. Apps are set to update while charging. So i will vibrate if it notices an app needs to be updated and then again when the update is complete.


    No idea how to turn it off. I've just learnt to live with it but I'm sure if you go into the app update settings you'll be able to change it.


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    #1179
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,781 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    Phew.. not just us. Thanks.


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    #1180
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Try setting do not disturb for night time. All my apps update at night and I don't get any vibrations.

    That would drive me potty as I'm a very light sleeper.

    Try it manually tonight and if it works then set a rule for it to kick in at a time that suits you and switch back to "normal silent" at 7am or whatever

    I couldn't live with those vibrations


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    #1181
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,781 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ImARebel wrote: »
    Try setting do not disturb for night time. All my apps update at night and I don't get any vibrations.

    That would drive me potty as I'm a very light sleeper.

    Try it manually tonight and if it works then set a rule for it to kick in at a time that suits you and switch back to "normal silent" at 7am or whatever

    I couldn't live with those vibrations
    Still does it for DND as have night mode between 11pm and 8am. It's not the worst if I put it on a softer surface (book) on locker as opposed to wooden surface.


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    #1182
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Feck... Not that then

    *goes to check settings*


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    #1183
    All My Stars Aligned
    Registered Users Posts: 528 ✭✭✭All My Stars Aligned


    Apologies if already covered but has anybody replaced a cracked screen on their Note 5?


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    #1184
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    I ran a few tests and for me when I have DND activated I get absolutely no vibrations, not from calls, messages alerts or an app updated

    Might be worth double checking the settings to be sure it's set correctly?


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    #1185
    Basq
    Registered Users Posts: 43,781 ✭✭✭✭Basq


    ImARebel wrote: »
    I ran a few tests and for me when I have DND activated I get absolutely no vibrations, not from calls, messages alerts or an app updated

    Might be worth double checking the settings to be sure it's set correctly?
    Hmm.. it doesn't happen the whole time.. so maybe the one night it was very evident it was actually before 11pm (and DND was off). Will keep an eye on it. Thanks!


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    #1186
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    DND has sub settings.
    Have you checked them?


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    #1187
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    Basq wrote: »
    Hmm.. it doesn't happen the whole time.. so maybe the one night it was very evident it was actually before 11pm (and DND was off). Will keep an eye on it. Thanks!

    No problem, first thing I did was figure out how to eliminate all noise at night as I wake up at the drop of a hat


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    #1188
    robie5
    Registered Users Posts: 50 ✭✭robie5


    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    robie5 wrote: »
    Have phone since July with no issues. I think since the last update some apps are freezing on me. I'm guessing a factory reset won't do anything. I read somewhere to flash it. Any ideas where to get this done? Local Chineseshop or anyone in particular in Dublin. Thanks in advance.

    have you tried something as simple as shutting down the phone and re-booting it? and also clearing caches , and if it is just specific apps freezing on you, going into settings and force stopping them and clearing 'all data' ? - its less drastic than flashing and it might just do the trick
    Have tried that. No joy. Also deleting and reinstalling makes no difference


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    #1189
    ImARebel
    Registered Users Posts: 793 ✭✭✭ImARebel


    robie5 wrote: »
    Have tried that. No joy. Also deleting and reinstalling makes no difference

    Have a look at the mi a2 lite thread, someone had similar issue turned out to be the sd card


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    #1190
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,469 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    So bought a redmi note 5 Chinese version and I attached my mind account and unlocked it but on trying to flash the global I didn't notice the flash all and lock I got error for image and it now boots to recovery menu and I can boot to fastboot but I cannot even flash a Chinese image back onto it any one know a work around or proper guide?


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    #1191
    RHJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 925 ✭✭✭RHJ


    Perhaps this is an Issue with Fitbit rather than the phone. Anyway, I can't get my Fitbit Charge 2 to connect with my phone. Has anyone encountered this issue and been able to resolve it?


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    #1192
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,206 ✭✭✭corkie


    Snake Plisken wrote: »
    So bought a redmi note 5 Chinese version and I attached my mind account and unlocked it but on trying to flash the global I didn't notice the flash all and lock I got error for image and it now boots to recovery menu and I can boot to fastboot but I cannot even flash a Chinese image back onto it any one know a work around or proper guide?


    Just back from the pub, so in no form to search links at present to assist you.

    Tried to assist someone else in this reddit thread recently, so you may need to enter EDL mode and flash a china rom.

    Stupid xiaomi putting obstacles/locks on preventing flashing different variations of a rom with locked bootloader. Hope that thread helps?

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.



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    #1193
    nedsgarden
    Registered Users Posts: 76 ✭✭nedsgarden


    Just went for this - i thought it was a decent price.

    https://www.clove.co.uk/xiaomi-redmi-note-5


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    #1194
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,469 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    corkie wrote: »
    Just back from the pub, so in no form to search links at present to assist you.

    Tried to assist someone else in this reddit thread recently, so you may need to enter EDL mode and flash a china rom.

    Stupid xiaomi putting obstacles/locks on preventing flashing different variations of a rom with locked bootloader. Hope that thread helps?

    Thanks looks like I'll have to pry the back off it and short the two points, I'll need to order a proper pry toolkit as the two plastic splodgers I have are able to pop the top of the case out but are to weak for the sides.


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    #1195
    RHJ
    Closed Accounts Posts: 925 ✭✭✭RHJ


    Could anyone please recommend a suitable running armband for this model of phone.


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    #1196
    biebiebie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,944 ✭✭✭biebiebie


    nedsgarden wrote: »
    Just went for this - i thought it was a decent price.

    https://www.clove.co.uk/xiaomi-redmi-note-5

    That's a weaker version with 3GB ram and Snapdragon 625, like what was originally released in India.
    The redmi note 5 pro has 4GB ram and a newer Snapdragon 636.
    Nothing wrong with it, but important to point that out nonetheless in case someone unwittingly buys it.


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    #1197
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,469 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    corkie wrote: »
    Just back from the pub, so in no form to search links at present to assist you.

    Tried to assist someone else in this reddit thread recently, so you may need to enter EDL mode and flash a china rom.

    Stupid xiaomi putting obstacles/locks on preventing flashing different variations of a rom with locked bootloader. Hope that thread helps?

    Thanks Corkie I finally managed to get the phone back working. So I'm back on latest Chinese build, is there any safe way to go from the Chinese Rom to the global ROM that I won't end up bricking the phone again?


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    #1198
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,206 ✭✭✭corkie


    Just don't lock the bootloader again if you switch to a global rom. Keep a eye on your anti version and only flash roms with the same or higher anti version. To avoid ARB brick.

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.



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    #1199
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,736 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Has anyone tried cydia impactor to root their redmi note 5 global?


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    #1200
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,206 ✭✭✭corkie


    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    Has anyone tried cydia impactor to root their redmi note 5 global?

    Not familiar with that particular tool, but these "One Click" hacks are not recommended. You Don't know what else they maybe injecting into your device.

    Rooting is easy once you unlock bootloader, flash TWRP and then magisk!

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You ~ Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps ~ Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.



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    #1201
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,469 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    corkie wrote: »
    Just don't lock the bootloader again if you switch to a global rom. Keep a eye on your anti version and only flash roms with the same or higher anti version. To avoid ARB brick.

    Thanks I have to wait the 360 hours before it will leave me unlock again.


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