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Chinese Android Phones

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    #9002
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    RossieMan wrote: »
    have you used that seller spix? are they guaranteed no customs?

    Yep I used them. 100% guaranteed no customs as they ship to themselves in the UK via DHL first (big batch of orders) Then sent individually from UK to the customers by Fedex. They ship the batches from China on Thursday and Monday so it'll arrive much faster if you order around these days.


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    #9003
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    cheers for the info. may well just take the plunge, was looking at etotalk but the chance of customs is a killer.


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    #9004
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    cheers for the info. may well just take the plunge, was looking at etotalk but the chance of customs is a killer.


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    #9005
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    RossieMan wrote: »
    cheers for the info. may well just take the plunge, was looking at etotalk but the chance of customs is a killer.

    A tip, do the checkout in euro instead of dollars to save on currency conversion. It's usually around 2.75% with a card but aliexpress is only about 1% (etotalk charges 4% as does paypal) Letting your card do the conversion can be a bit of a gamble too depending on if the exchange rate changes in the meantime.


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    #9006
    seamusmct
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭seamusmct


    that souns like a great job.but i would be weary of getting a bill from dhl or fedx in a few months after.


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    #9007
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    seamusmct wrote: »
    that souns like a great job.but i would be weary of getting a bill from dhl or fedx in a few months after.

    It's not possible as fedex are only involved once its in the uk and you can't be charged customs on something from another eu country. DHL won't even have your contact info.


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    #9008
    seamusmct
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭seamusmct


    still i would never trust dhl or fedex,even if it costs a few euro extra i would buy from Ireland of UK.i got stung before 6 or 7 months after the delivery.


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    #9009
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    I dont want them having my card details.


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    #9010
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    I dont want them having my card details.

    It's 100% safe. Aliexpress is part of Alibaba group which is a bigger company than Amazon and Ebay combined.


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    #9011
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    spix wrote: »
    It's 100% safe. Aliexpress is part of Alibaba group which is a bigger company than Amazon and Ebay combined.

    I know Im still tempted, though I do believe you have a vested interest in Aliexpress :pac:


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    #9012
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭wiz569


    I used Aliexpress for years,never had a problem with them tbh Mick

    Also funnily enough I've never had a dud item from them either :)


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    #9013
    Pyrrhic
    Registered Users Posts: 110 ✭✭Pyrrhic


    Pyrrhic wrote: »
    I did and the last update is on the 28th of January.

    When sending it, I returned the favor by marking it as a low value mp3 player.
    Now it feels that I have made a grave error and they will claim they did not receive the phone and all I will receive is €20 back.

    Paypal have contacted them on my behalf so hopefully it is just extremley delayed and I'm due a very lacklustre Christmas present! :D

    I understand that the Chinese postal service can take some time, but I'm fed up now because Etotalk have been ignoring me for days now when they told me they would contact China Post on my behalf for an update.

    I also contacted China Post myself and of course, that was nearly 2 weeks ago and no reply.
    I rang Paypal a few days ago and they contacted Etotalk on my behalf, no reply because I rang Paypal again today and they told me that my transaction has been marked as a dispute for their seller account but because I bought the phone a good while ago that they cannot give me my money back.

    Paypal have recommended contacting Legal support in this matter, what should I do?


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    #9014
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    If my account gets raped Im coming for you lot :pac:


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    #9015
    seamusmct
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭seamusmct


    shipping from china can take up to 60 days,and even longer with the Chinese new year,i would open up a dispute with paypal,and hopefully your phone will come in the meantime


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    #9016
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    I dont want them having my card details.

    The seller does not get your card details. Alipay gets them.


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    #9017
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    ON ROUTE TO CUSTOMER
    DUBLIN MAIL CENTRE
    DUBLIN 12
    04-Mar-15
    13:20

    Wahoo!


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    #9018
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    ON ROUTE TO CUSTOMER
    DUBLIN MAIL CENTRE
    DUBLIN 12
    04-Mar-15
    13:20

    Wahoo!

    You got lucky :p


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    #9019
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    Sam Mac wrote: »
    You got lucky :p

    A new phone to play with, I can't wait! Haha.


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    #9020
    Sam Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,227 ✭✭✭Sam Mac


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    A new phone to play with, I can't wait! Haha.

    Be sure to let us all know how you get on Alan :)


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    #9021
    seamusmct
    Closed Accounts Posts: 60 ✭✭seamusmct


    that vwey good news, can u give us a quick review when u get a chance


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    #9022
    GristlyEnd
    Registered Users Posts: 2,063 ✭✭✭GristlyEnd


    AlanS181824 wrote: »
    ON ROUTE TO CUSTOMER
    DUBLIN MAIL CENTRE
    DUBLIN 12
    04-Mar-15
    13:20

    Wahoo!

    Nice one. Mine was received this morning into Dublin mail centre so looks like I'll have it tomorrow.


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    #9023
    Trond
    Registered Users Posts: 1,972 ✭✭✭Trond


    Got hit for €22 by DHL on my Jiayu G4S. (Cost €152)


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    #9024
    AlanS181824
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 5,575 ✭✭✭AlanS181824


    It was delivered this morning.

    I checked the tracking this morning when I got up and it said delivered.

    Went down stairs and no sign of it, had a look outside then door and in typical An Post fashion they left in on the matt at the front door.

    Not even a knock!

    Delighted I have it now, will do a first impressions later on.


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    #9025
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Jiayu S3 for sale on adverts, might go for it.


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    #9026
    spix
    Registered Users Posts: 2,577 ✭✭✭spix


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    Jiayu S3 for sale on adverts, might go for it.
    I'd be wary of people selling these phones on adverts for what seems to be cost price. They say new but could actually be used. I bought a 'brand new sealed' xperia sp off there to find it was used and had scratches on the screen.


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    #9027
    RossieMan
    Registered Users Posts: 6,766 ✭✭✭RossieMan


    I'd have more faith on aliexpress than adverts. unless they're well known here.


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    #9028
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,236 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    spix wrote: »
    I'd be wary of people selling these phones on adverts for what seems to be cost price. They say new but could actually be used. I bought a 'brand new sealed' xperia sp off there to find it was used and had scratches on the screen.

    Paypal and cheap return will help with that.


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    #9029
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Im getting an AV result of an android/trojan.agent.ag on my phone.

    Its saying it cant uninstall a system task.

    Any ideas.


    the path is /system/app/Note.apk

    TIA


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    #9030
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Have you run any other anti-malwares?

    If its a system app on an unrooted phone, you're grand I'd say


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    #9031
    theShire
    Registered Users Posts: 527 ✭✭✭theShire


    Any opinions on this?
    http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2015-New-Cellphone-Original-Jiayu-F2-Mobile-Phone-LTE-Dual-SIM-Mtk6582-Quad-core-5-0/32285524962.html
    Looks interesting


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