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Xiaomi Redmi Note 4

  • 17-11-2017 6:15pm
    #1
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭


    Seems like a few of us have recently bought these & to save clogging the Chinese Thread, let's discuss it here :)

    I love the battery life.


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  • #2
    dedaw
    Registered Users Posts: 319 ✭✭dedaw


    What's the verdict on the camera? Is miui much different from stock android?


  • #3
    retalivity
    Registered Users Posts: 13,989 ✭✭✭✭retalivity


    How much of an improvement is it over the redmi note 3? I have that and love it


  • #4
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    dedaw wrote: »
    What's the verdict on the camera? Is miui much different from stock android?

    I haven't used the camera yet. I came from a Nexus (pure android). I downloaded adw launcher. Where there are differences, that can cause problems, are the different settings. Some of my apps weren't working properly until I made some changes like enabling autostart, permissions & turning power saving off. Now it seem to be fine & amazing for the price.


  • #5
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    Anyone recommend a decent case?

    Looking at something like this (I fear broken screens)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-AICEK-Degree-Transparent-Silicone/dp/B074T78LLN

    Would like something like the following one (for a Samsung) but can't find similar armoured type case

    https://www.i-blason.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-armorbox-dual-layer-full-protective-case-2447.html


  • #6
    orm0nd
    Registered Users Posts: 4,172 ✭✭✭orm0nd


    Fanny **** wrote: »
    Anyone recommend a decent case?

    Looking at something like this (I fear broken screens)

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/Xiaomi-AICEK-Degree-Transparent-Silicone/dp/B074T78LLN

    Would like something like the following one (for a Samsung) but can't find similar armoured type case

    https://www.i-blason.com/samsung-galaxy-note-4-armorbox-dual-layer-full-protective-case-2447.html

    the top 1 is crap .

    i had similar and the dots mentioned are very annoying, very bad in daylight ,

    might not be an issue to you but i (being a farmer) found dirt and dust got under the covers very easy

    I got a tempered glass and back case from gearbest, took 6 weeks to arrive but like chalk and cheese to the top 1 mentioned


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  • #7
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    orm0nd wrote: »
    I got a tempered glass and back case from gearbest, took 6 weeks to arrive but like chalk and cheese to the top 1 mentioned

    Any chance of a link? Thanks


  • #8
    Autochange
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭Autochange


    Could do with a case myself. Its only a matter of time!


  • #9
    Autochange
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭Autochange


    Had that case myself. Binned it. Piece of annoying junk


  • #10
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    Autochange wrote: »
    Could do with a case myself. Its only a matter of time!

    I've smashed far too many phone screens


  • #11
    eoinzy2000
    Registered Users Posts: 256 ✭✭eoinzy2000


    Great phone. Battery life great. Last whole weekend for me. Camera ok, good in good lighting, crap in anything other than ideal light. Had a few shut down randomly issues, but had that with my S5 and most other phones I have had. Just clear cache usually does the trick. Will never spend more than 200 for a phone again or go back into 24 month contracts. Got wife one as well for 150 queens head. Generic flip top case from Amazon. Cheap n cheerful.


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  • #12
    paddy_murphy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7 ✭paddy_murphy


    I bought Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X. Best phone ever, specially for the price!


  • #13
    Autochange
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭Autochange


    eoinzy2000 wrote: »
    Great phone. Battery life great. Last whole weekend for me. Camera ok, good in good lighting, crap in anything other than ideal light. Had a few shut down randomly issues, but had that with my S5 and most other phones I have had. Just clear cache usually does the trick. Will never spend more than 200 for a phone again or go back into 24 month contracts. Got wife one as well for 150 queens head. Generic flip top case from Amazon. Cheap n cheerful.

    Paying 1k euro plus for a phone is madness


  • #14
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    I have this case & it's good. But it's a shame that Spigen don't make cases for this phone as the edge of the screen is vulnerable. The "rugged" cases make the phone too big.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOONCASE-Note-Anti-Scratch-Xiaomi-Redmi-Black/dp/B01MCRV4EN/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511082587&sr=8-4&keywords=redmi+note+4+case

    I am using this screen protector & it's ok. There is a liquid bubble in the centre but you can't see it unless the screen is off & at a certain angle.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382231573736?_trksid=p2380057.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI382231573736.N36.S1.R1.TR2


  • #15
    Fanny Wank
    Registered Users Posts: 1,288 ✭✭✭Fanny Wank


    Is Geek Buying the best option (assuming you want a short delivery time) for this phone at the minute (sister wants one after I showed her mine). $204.74 including DHL from Italy (so I assume no customs)


  • #16
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Fanny **** wrote: »
    Is Geek Buying the best option (assuming you want a short delivery time) for this phone at the minute (sister wants one after I showed her mine). $204.74 including DHL from Italy (so I assume no customs)

    I used them & I was very pleased. Only 24 hours shipping & even better only €4 extra. Make sure that you get the Global version.

    This case looks good for those needing a lot of protection

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcxCLNU0AvU


  • #17
    Jaycornyn
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Jaycornyn


    Would it be worth waiting for black Friday before purchasing this phone?


  • #18
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Jaycornyn wrote: »
    Would it be worth waiting for black Friday before purchasing this phone?

    Who knows ? It depends when you need it.


  • #19
    Jaycornyn
    Registered Users Posts: 75 ✭✭Jaycornyn


    Christmas present. Was looking at thesolutionshop unless it's on a good offer elsewhere. No harm in waiting.

    Any other thoughts on the camera. I not a snap happy person but if it's poor I might have a look at other phones.


  • #20
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Jaycornyn wrote: »
    Christmas present. Was looking at thesolutionshop unless it's on a good offer elsewhere. No harm in waiting.

    Any other thoughts on the camera. I not a snap happy person but if it's poor I might have a look at other phones.

    Geekbuying Italy was cheaper.


  • #21
    quinnd6
    Registered Users Posts: 1,547 ✭✭✭quinnd6


    Was it ever officially updated to Android 7?
    I mean like when you start it up does it automatically update to Android 7?


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  • #22
    funkey_monkey
    Registered Users Posts: 8,044 ✭✭✭funkey_monkey


    Looking recommendations for the following:
    A good screen protector?
    Worthwhile customisations?


  • #23
    gmisk
    Registered Users Posts: 31,816 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Fanny **** wrote: »
    Is Geek Buying the best option (assuming you want a short delivery time) for this phone at the minute (sister wants one after I showed her mine). $204.74 including DHL from Italy (so I assume no customs)
    Could someone maybe post a link to correct version to get it shipped from italy? Thanks


  • #24
    Harika
    Registered Users Posts: 4,403 ✭✭✭Harika


    Got this case:
    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Armor-Case-for-Xiaomi-Redmi-note-4-note-4-pro-case-with-Stand-Hard-Rugged-Impact/1502775_32757051497.html?spm=14c0ed0am4UJqO&aff_platform=aaf&cpt=1511173556741&sk=6mia6uv&aff_trace_key=4bd7c45765684d39af0cbfd4e59c1473-1511173556741-06831-6mia6uv&terminal_id=da300f3a43a3431aa02da187883b9ba5

    Nothing wrong with it for 2.5 Euro. Helped the phone to survive the occasional toddler tantrums.
    Overall great phone and a lot of phone for little money. Camera is meh, that's why for my next phone (when this one dies) I will invest more in a better camera but stick with Xiaomi.
    Also got the latest MIUI now, and Xiaomi seems committed for a long support for their phones.


  • #25
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Discodog wrote: »
    I have this case & it's good. But it's a shame that Spigen don't make cases for this phone as the edge of the screen is vulnerable. The "rugged" cases make the phone too big.

    https://www.amazon.co.uk/MOONCASE-Note-Anti-Scratch-Xiaomi-Redmi-Black/dp/B01MCRV4EN/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1511082587&sr=8-4&keywords=redmi+note+4+case

    I am using this screen protector & it's ok. There is a liquid bubble in the centre but you can't see it unless the screen is off & at a certain angle.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382231573736?_trksid=p2380057.m570.l5999&_trkparms=gh1g%3DI382231573736.N36.S1.R1.TR2

    I have the same case as the first one here. Seems quite good so far.

    Anyone started messing around with the ROMs? Couple of things I miss when I am not rooted:
    not having ads (adaway is soo good)
    being able to long press the volume buttons to change songs or skip ahead 30 seconds in a podcast when the screen is off.
    Using Tasker to control various things.


    I do like MIUI though with the NOVA launcher.


  • #26
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    gmisk wrote: »
    Could someone maybe post a link to correct version to get it shipped from italy? Thanks

    https://www.geekbuying.com/search?keyword=xiaomi&c=1872

    Check that its right as I am using a phone


  • #27
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,819 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Raoul wrote: »
    I have the same case as the first one here. Seems quite good so far.

    Anyone started messing around with the ROMs? Couple of things I miss when I am not rooted:
    not having ads (adaway is soo good)
    being able to long press the volume buttons to change songs or skip ahead 30 seconds in a podcast when the screen is off.
    Using Tasker to control various things.


    I do like MIUI though with the NOVA launcher.

    Adguard works


  • #28
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,683 ✭✭✭Raoul


    Adguard only works in the browser though. Adaway gets rid of ads in apps.


  • #29
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭corkie


    Harika wrote: »

    Also got the latest MIUI now, and Xiaomi seems committed for a long support for their phones.


    Sorry to burst your bubble!

    Although xiaomi are good at providing MIUI rom updates (with security patches etc).

    The Redmi series of phones only get one android version upgrade.

    As the RN4 was release with Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), and has been upgraded to Nougat! Chance of it getting an Oreo upgrade are slim to none.

    The RN3 got an update to MIUI 9 (Marshmallow Based) and won't officially get the Nougat version.

    The Digital Services Act 2024 [EU] ~ Social Media and You in Politics

    • Nanny State guidance for parental monitoring of apps
    • Censorship: - broad laws that will probably effect Adult use of same.


  • #30
    j@utis
    Registered Users Posts: 3,064 ✭✭✭j@utis


    Discodog wrote: »
    https://www.geekbuying.com/search?keyword=xiaomi&c=1872

    Check that its right as I am using a phone

    nope, I don't think so. I'd like to order one for myself but I'm not sure which one to pick :mad: what about DE or ES (germany, spain?) warehouses? Does it have to be Italy?

    GIvTfULaSq2oOSHZO3vKWn1nu2Z4wI0poZNyStcbQRG7HJAZylGNtr6QwyccqCeYZmnBPkOlWE_YmFmwFZ3o2ZuKmJcPY7hqbi13trVKmfDu3A3YEBpxM1heF6aIymOThgP_Xf-Atb72aTW67kO6I3M2wf40aqNnp9_tT_XIPN7QPx27Y89IztsB0pnLNL2wypQzaJg2AUPh2ix7mmUCm_oaE71R4BTtHGZKMg7PbcupAhMtQGgiTee82B2UJMPLGgfHzUCqgAXkVSGdhGaf01PBIXkQt4FUYrRz4FAX1fW0J3lZOrO543FwNza4zP8DKULcb7n8ZxOJEjOJDBnL1g9wJNGHS1co4lY2W2DaU6NbHTWNLikohYZl89z-WI2rLiAtlCJolREGPioVb7cXjwRwVahVuiuNvGjnJvbl0dOqRoKhLYQ3og7BXycnVR-FeJwQXTVD2VK0WsahBFhRWQOjO6RU9pHLtDSjCk0ljDuK8dB60SnBJAaDTa1mP33Mc4GJW70Az3Z_CdOcXmbp-MR_YG4nP4G-gIY2AcyorGmF5j_RF223lvQus75gwF4K1sfnQSnChEzFJYxDnTHzPdYsyf5mvGXldun7Ui_a=w1015-h394-no


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  • #31
    Autochange
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,648 ✭✭✭Autochange


    j@utis wrote: »
    nope, I don't think so. I'd like to order one for myself but I'm not sure which one to pick :mad: what about DE or ES (germany, spain?) warehouses? Does it have to be Italy?

    GIvTfULaSq2oOSHZO3vKWn1nu2Z4wI0poZNyStcbQRG7HJAZylGNtr6QwyccqCeYZmnBPkOlWE_YmFmwFZ3o2ZuKmJcPY7hqbi13trVKmfDu3A3YEBpxM1heF6aIymOThgP_Xf-Atb72aTW67kO6I3M2wf40aqNnp9_tT_XIPN7QPx27Y89IztsB0pnLNL2wypQzaJg2AUPh2ix7mmUCm_oaE71R4BTtHGZKMg7PbcupAhMtQGgiTee82B2UJMPLGgfHzUCqgAXkVSGdhGaf01PBIXkQt4FUYrRz4FAX1fW0J3lZOrO543FwNza4zP8DKULcb7n8ZxOJEjOJDBnL1g9wJNGHS1co4lY2W2DaU6NbHTWNLikohYZl89z-WI2rLiAtlCJolREGPioVb7cXjwRwVahVuiuNvGjnJvbl0dOqRoKhLYQ3og7BXycnVR-FeJwQXTVD2VK0WsahBFhRWQOjO6RU9pHLtDSjCk0ljDuK8dB60SnBJAaDTa1mP33Mc4GJW70Az3Z_CdOcXmbp-MR_YG4nP4G-gIY2AcyorGmF5j_RF223lvQus75gwF4K1sfnQSnChEzFJYxDnTHzPdYsyf5mvGXldun7Ui_a=w1015-h394-no

    Looks like the right phone but you are aware it's gold coloured? The one on the bottom far right is grey and from Italy. It doesn't matter where it's coming from as long as it's in Europe, Global version and you have the colour you want. Plus go for the 4gb 64gb version which is the one you have picked. Do you want Grey or Gold?


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