Xiaomi Mi A1

bargainboy · 29-11-2017 9:00pm

thanks soccerboy11 for all the info big help thanks

Hayezer · 29-11-2017 9:18pm

NATLOR wrote: »

That price is for the Hong Kong warehouse which would could be liable for customs charges

Oops of course, should have figured that out!

crazyhorse · 29-11-2017 11:48pm

I ordered the Xiaomi Mi A1 phone through amazon.es a couple of weeks ago. I went with amazon over better value oniline retailers due to the 2 year warranty and their reputation for honouring same. The delivery status is currently "We need more time to provide you with a correct estimated date."

So, I am looking for opinions on whether I should go with another online retailer that will get the phone to me in the next week or two or wait for amazon to restock. Do any of the alternative retailers have a reputation for no qualms returns to rival amazon?

Thanks

PaulKK · 30-11-2017 12:38am

I think you'll find that most of these Chinese/Hong Kong sellers will have difficult returns policies such as requiring you to pay postage back etc.

Are you concerned about returns in case of a fault or just not liking the phone?

I can vouch for eglobalcentral based off my experience outlined above.

Edit: eglobalcentral returns actually seem reasonable:

https://www.eglobalcentral.eu/cancellation-and-return-policy-eu.html

crazyhorse · 30-11-2017 12:43am

PaulKK wrote: »

I think you'll find that most of these Chinese/Hong Kong sellers will have difficult returns policies such as requiring you to pay postage back etc.

Are you concerned about returns in case of a fault or just not liking the phone?

I can vouch for eglobalcentral based off my experience outlined above.

Thanks for your reply Paul. A bit of both in response to your question regarding returns. I would like the option to return the phone if I'm not happy with it and also also if anything goes wrong within the warranty period.

sydthebeat · 30-11-2017 8:29am

I purchased from solution shop on Monday. Dispatched to Ireland yesterday. €230 total

paddy19 · 30-11-2017 10:28am

Once you get a date from Amazon they tend to be pretty reliable.

My general experience with Chinese suppliers is that they are awkward to deal with on returns. They are mega reluctant to refund and will often offer half assed alternatives. If your over 12 months forget about it.

Amazon on the other hand gave me a full refund on a 13 month old phone where the power button fell out and I had crocked the led by dropping it from a height. I hoped for a free repair but obviously grabbed the refund.

Hayezer · 30-11-2017 2:45pm

Put in an order from eGlobal after hearing some good things around here! 206 euro with the insured/express delivery when using a 5.99 off discount code on couponchief. Will update with how long it takes to get here

captain_boycott · 30-11-2017 4:46pm

glic83 wrote: »

I ordered one on black Friday, still no shipping information, it also said it was in stock at the time as it won't let you add to cart unless it's in stock.

I ordered a Note 4 on Saturday from Geekbuy and have not received any tracking email back yet either so not just that the A1 out of stock. Suspect it is just a backlog due to the volume over the Black Friday weekend! Patience is a virtue, so they say

Bahanaman · 01-12-2017 12:26pm

Just got email from geekbuying.com saying my a1 has shipped! Have the tracking number and they've said it will be 1-2 business days! Yay!

captain_boycott · 01-12-2017 12:34pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

Just got email from geekbuying.com saying my a1 has shipped! Have the tracking number and they've said it will be 1-2 business days! Yay!

ditto for my note 4 - finally!!

PaulKK · 01-12-2017 5:10pm

Hayezer wrote: »

Put in an order from eGlobal after hearing some good things around here! 206 euro with the insured/express delivery when using a 5.99 off discount code on couponchief. Will update with how long it takes to get here

Just FYI the tracking was useless. Don't even bother with it. Got my delivery 8 days after ordering. I think the site states 6-8 days so fair enough I thought.

glic83 · 01-12-2017 5:15pm

captain_boycott wrote: »

ditto for my note 4 - finally!!

Same as for the phone I ordered last Friday, will have it Monday at the latest all going well

Hayezer · 01-12-2017 6:32pm

PaulKK wrote: »

Just FYI the tracking was useless. Don't even bother with it. Got my delivery 8 days after ordering. I think the site states 6-8 days so fair enough I thought.

Did you atleast get a dispatch email? No update about dispatch or anything yet for me!

PaulKK · 01-12-2017 10:14pm

Hayezer wrote: »

Did you atleast get a dispatch email? No update about dispatch or anything yet for me!

After 2/3 days they sent a mail saying it was at the courier warehouse and they didn't have tracking yet which would be sent on.

I emailed asking how long it would take, if they were liable for customs and what courier they use and in fairness they replied quickly.

4 later I emailed asking for tracking info and when it would arrive. They replied with a tracking number and said I should have it shortly. Tracking number stated it had departed courier facility. I received the package that evening :-)

Parcel had UK as origin and delivered by DHL.

Alanstrainor · 01-12-2017 10:25pm

So eGLobal is the way to go for this phone? Thinking of buying two of them, one for me and the missus. Gold and black.

nsi423 · 01-12-2017 10:31pm

Alanstrainor wrote: »

So eGLobal is the way to go for this phone?

I haven't used eGLobal, but I can't fault Honorbuy. Ordered one last Friday, delivered on Tuesday from EU warehouse! Sure I can't complain!

davypg · 02-12-2017 10:18am

Alanstrainor wrote: »

So eGLobal is the way to go for this phone? Thinking of buying two of them, one for me and the missus. Gold and black.

Have used eglobal for an S8 and an Mi A1, both delivered quickly with no customs charges.

madfcuker · 02-12-2017 12:59pm

Really impressed with the A1, got it from Gearbest. €180 all in without any customs.

Took about 2.5 weeks to come.

Now to get a decent case and someone will be happy Xmas morning.

Bahanaman · 03-12-2017 11:29am

Just checked my tracking number and saw that my a1 left the East Midlands facility in the UK at 2:05 am this morning. It began its journey in Trieste at 15:09 last Friday and has been to Venice and Leipzig on its way! It couldn't arrive tomorrow could it?!

Bahanaman · 04-12-2017 8:41am

Arrived in the delivery facility in Dublin at 6:03 this morning. Surely it'll make its way into the back of a van in time to get into my hand today. I'm like a child that Santy is coming early to!

maximo31 · 04-12-2017 9:36am

Got my phone. Really like it except........
maybe some of you good folk could help me out. I can't get on the internet unless i have Wifi. It says i have 4G on the phone but i just can't get on line.
I'm no 'Techie' so would appreciate any help or advice.

CantGetNoSleep · 04-12-2017 10:03am

maximo31 wrote: »

Got my phone. Really like it except........
maybe some of you good folk could help me out. I can't get on the internet unless i have Wifi. It says i have 4G on the phone but i just can't get on line.
I'm no 'Techie' so would appreciate any help or advice.

You need to update APN settings - something like settings - cellular networks - mobile data - options (I don't have this phone so might be a bit different). There will be somewhere to put in an access point name, username and password. You should get these on your mobile provider's website.

NATLOR · 04-12-2017 11:26am

Just received mine from Geekbuying IT warehouse 9 days from placing order. In a sealed box so no dodgy ROMs installed thankfully.

Bahanaman · 04-12-2017 12:19pm

NATLOR wrote: »

Just received mine from Geekbuying IT warehouse 9 days from placing order. In a sealed box so no dodgy ROMs installed thankfully.

Mine's on the road somewhere on it's way to me. Placed my order with Geekbuying late last Monday. Did the courier ring you on his way? I used my work address as my place of delivery and I might be leaving early today.

sydthebeat · 04-12-2017 1:07pm

just ordered an A1 from geekbuying german warehouse this morning... after weeks of procrastination and weighting up options.

i used a 10$ coupon off so with delivery etc it comes to €225.

Nemeses2050 · 04-12-2017 1:25pm

If anyone thinking between this and Moto G5S plus...here's a comparison by Indian Tech site Gadget 360

NATLOR · 04-12-2017 1:55pm

Bahanaman wrote:

Mine's on the road somewhere on it's way to me. Placed my order with Geekbuying late last Monday. Did the courier ring you on his way? I used my work address as my place of delivery and I might be leaving early today.

No phone call,but the driver knows me well, had it by 10 am

Bahanaman · 04-12-2017 2:13pm

NATLOR wrote: »

No phone call,but the driver knows me well, had it by 10 am

You're in Dublin them I take it? I'm in south Carlow.

NATLOR · 04-12-2017 2:22pm

Bahanaman wrote:

You're in Dublin them I take it? I'm in south Carlow.

Wexford

Bahanaman · 04-12-2017 7:41pm

maximo31 wrote:

Got my phone. Really like it except........ maybe some of you good folk could help me out. I can't get on the internet unless i have Wifi. It says i have 4G on the phone but i just can't get on line. I'm no 'Techie' so would appreciate any help or advice.

I'm in the same boat myself. Can't seem to find a fix in the settings. Hope it's not a problem with the phone!

Dord · 04-12-2017 9:48pm

I ordered from thesolutionshop.global yesterday. Total came to 231.23 incl. shipping & taxes. Hope it doesn't take too long as my Moto G3 screen shattered. It still works but not too happy about using it with sharp glass edges on it.

Kenny Logins · 04-12-2017 10:35pm

Dord wrote: »

I ordered from thesolutionshop.global yesterday. Total came to 231.23 incl. shipping & taxes. Hope it doesn't take too long as my Moto G3 screen shattered. It still works but not too happy about using it with sharp glass edges on it.

I've ordered two from there. First one was delivered very quickly (ordered Wednesday, delivered Friday) but the second is taking a little longer. I ordered this one last Thursday and it hasn't shipped yet.

Bahanaman · 04-12-2017 11:25pm

I'm with lycamobile and on their site in the help section there are video tutorials on how to set the phone up for mobile Internet. This phone is not listed among those catered for but I just followed the steps in the video for HTC phones and I'm now up and running! Delighted with this and delighted with the phone so far!

Alanstrainor · 05-12-2017 12:51pm

I have one ordered from eglobal. Was going to buy two, one for me, and one for my OH, then remembered that this doesn't have NFC which I need. Gah,

Hayezer · 05-12-2017 1:44pm

Grrr ordered from eGlobal on Thursday 30th and no contact about shipping yet so I emailed yesterday asking for an update and they say it's out of stock and will be back in stock in 2-3 days, even though you can still order it on the website now. Tempted enough to chance my arm and ask for a phone case or something to sweeten the deal or I'll order somewhere else lol

sydthebeat · 06-12-2017 11:02am

what case and protective screen is everyone getting for this phone please?
is there an accepted best option out there?

natnifnolnacs · 06-12-2017 5:42pm

I've just ordered one today from geekbuying eu warehouse. I smashed my redmi note 4 pro and botched the screen repair!

I'd also be interested in hearing about any cases people are using

Bahanaman · 06-12-2017 6:32pm

Got a case on ebay with tempered glass. Fits the phone very snugly without adding too much to the size. I'll try to throw up a link.

Dord · 06-12-2017 10:45pm

I ordered this case. If it is as in the picture then it should be pretty nice. I've had Nillkin cases before and the fit & quality is good.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B075JBR543/

My phone arrived in PM today so just waiting for it to be sent out to my locker. I hate the waiting game...

:pac:

spongerobinson · 06-12-2017 10:52pm

sydthebeat wrote: »

what case and protective screen is everyone getting for this phone please?
is there an accepted best option out there?

I got the Nilkin case from HK Goldway as part of the package when ordering the phone. It's rubbish. I'm careful with my phones/electronics, and this case has cracked in about 4 different places at this stage. It's quite ugly too. Totally takes away from the design of the phone. Have a new one on the way from Amazon that I'm hoping will be better.

Heroditas · 06-12-2017 10:56pm

Bahanaman wrote: »

I'm in the same boat myself. Can't seem to find a fix in the settings. Hope it's not a problem with the phone!

Have you checked the APN settings are correct? You may need to manually enter them.

Bahanaman · 07-12-2017 12:21am

Heroditas wrote:

Have you checked the APN settings are correct? You may need to manually enter them.

Thanks for that. I got the settings on the lycamobile site so I'm up and running! One other thing that has me a little bit worried is that since I put on the tempered glass I got with the protective case, the screen sensitivity is not always as it should be at times. Maybe the tempered glass is too thick?

fritzelly · 07-12-2017 2:38am

Any of you good guys recommend where to buy it from and have high hopes (sic "100%") of it being delivered by a week Friday?

The high horse brigade · 07-12-2017 8:20am

fritzelly wrote: »

Any of you good guys recommend where to buy it from and have high hopes (sic "100%") of it being delivered by a week Friday?

I ordered on Honourbuy on Sunday, delivered yesterday. Ships from Europe

https://www.honorbuy.com

sydthebeat · 07-12-2017 8:34am

fritzelly wrote: »

Any of you good guys recommend where to buy it from and have high hopes (sic "100%") of it being delivered by a week Friday?

Any geekbuying european warehouse, or from the solution shop.

NATLOR · 07-12-2017 10:31am

Hayezer wrote: »

Grrr ordered from eGlobal on Thursday 30th and no contact about shipping yet so I emailed yesterday asking for an update and they say it's out of stock and will be back in stock in 2-3 days, even though you can still order it on the website now. Tempted enough to chance my arm and ask for a phone case or something to sweeten the deal or I'll order somewhere else lol

Any sign of this being shipped yet. Am looking to get another one and e global have the best price ATM

bargainboy · 07-12-2017 7:51pm

ordered 2 or these from the solutionshopglobal as informed by soccerboy11 ,ordered Monday( the 4th) night and immediately received a conformation email, tue (the 5th)received tracking number email, delivered wed morning (the 6th )by dhl 447 all in ,there was 2 travel adapters and 2 clear cases in the parcel and both phones where sealed properly very fast service .

Soccarboy11 · 07-12-2017 7:54pm

bargainboy wrote: »

ordered 2 or these from the solutionshopglobal as informed by soccerboy11 ,ordered Monday( the 4th) night and immediately received a conformation email, tue (the 5th)received tracking number email, delivered wed morning (the 6th )by dhl 447 all in ,there was 2 travel adapters and 2 clear cases in the parcel and both phones where sealed properly very fast service .

Glad you got it! Lucky you I didn't receive any clear case with mine

read I should of but eh oh well

bargainboy · 07-12-2017 8:44pm

thanks again soccerboy11 your not missing out much with the case though ill be on the hunt for a proper one .

Xiaomi Mi A1

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