Chinese Android Phones

eamonnq

tallaghtmick wrote: »

Listen I couldnt do the sexual favours you wanted!!!

Of course you could!! You are very flexible I heard!!

tallaghtmick

eamonnq wrote: »

Of course you could!! You are very flexible I heard!!

I draw the line at whips and chains......creep :pac:

efahey

loyatemu wrote: »

mine has finally arrived in Ireland and has been "sent to customs" according to AnPost - anyone know will I hear from them or do I have to chase it myself?

I have got the same notice since Friday and haven't heard anything yet

ZeitgeistGlee

Phone got pulled by Customs, hopefully should have it in a few days but was looking forward to messing around with it this evening.

RichT

loyatemu wrote: »

mine has finally arrived in Ireland and has been "sent to customs" according to AnPost - anyone know will I hear from them or do I have to chase it myself?

efahey wrote: »

I have got the same notice since Friday and haven't heard anything yet

I'd say definitely chase it up.

I chased mine Last Thursday. Customs released it Friday and it was delivered Monday.

They wanted to see proof of order and proof of payment, so I forwarded merimobiles shipment confirmation and a screen grab of proof of payment.

It looks like your going to get stung for charges, so you may as well give them the info (or at least ring them) before they ask for it

bidiots

fl4pj4ck wrote: »

you can only do that once 30 days passed

Might be over 40 or 45, can't remember e.g...how long so you have it mick?

SomethingElse

bidiots wrote: »

Might be over 40 or 45, can't remember e.g...how long so you have it mick?

I thought you had to open the dispute BEFORE 45 days have elapsed but I could be wrong.

Notorious93

I had 2 missed calls yesterday and when i googled the number it was merimobiles customer service number, i ordered a phone two days ago. Anyone know why they would be calling me rather than emailing me? I didnt want to ring them back because of the international call rates. I sent them an email but got no reply

RichT

Notorious93 wrote: »

I had 2 missed calls yesterday and when i googled the number it was merimobiles customer service number, i ordered a phone two days ago. Anyone know why they would be calling me rather than emailing me? I didnt want to ring them back because of the international call rates. I sent them an email but got no reply

They called me as well after I ordered. They just wanted to confirm address and email. I thought it was strange too.

Notorious93

RichT wrote: »

They called me as well after I ordered. They just wanted to confirm address and email. I thought it was strange too.

Weird enough alright, I was worried there might have been a problem with my order but i can't see any reason why there would be so i'm just going to presume they rang me for the same reason they rang you, unless they try and ring me back or reply to my email.

loyatemu

RichT wrote: »

I'd say definitely chase it up.

I chased mine Last Thursday. Customs released it Friday and it was delivered Monday.

They wanted to see proof of order and proof of payment, so I forwarded merimobiles shipment confirmation and a screen grab of proof of payment.

It looks like your going to get stung for charges, so you may as well give them the info (or at least ring them) before they ask for it

who did you contact?

RichT

DHL as they were the carrier.

eamonnq

Notorious93 wrote: »

I didnt want to ring them back because of the international call rates.

Have you not got Skype ?

tallaghtmick

bidiots wrote: »

Might be over 40 or 45, can't remember e.g...how long so you have it mick?

Ordered 2 weeks ago so ill have to wait.

Notorious93

eamonnq wrote: »

Have you not got Skype ?

Nope, doesn't matter, they got back to me through email just a few mins ago anyway. It was just to confirm my shipping address in the end, no problems.

Barr

I am 90% sure I want to get the Jiayu G4 Android 4.2 Quad Core 3G Smart Phone with MTK6589T 1.5GHz 4.7 inch HD IPS Retina Screen 1GB Large Battery 3000mah


Here is link to all its specs


.http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/jiayu-mobile-phone/jiayu-g4-mtk6589t-3000ma/jiayu-g4-android-4-2-quad-core-3g-smart-phone-with-mtk6589t-1-5ghz-4-7-inch-hd-ips-retina-screen-1gb-large-battery-black.html

Would anyone have any reasons why I should not go for this phone or recommend a better alternative?

Thanks

tallaghtmick

Get this lads, Merimobiles claim DHL changed the tracking number and gave me the new one.....I checked it....It was shipped a week after the original order :rolleyes: I dont mind at least I know my phone is on the way now.

pauleoin

Barr wrote: »

I am 90% sure I want to get the Jiayu G4 Android 4.2 Quad Core 3G Smart Phone with MTK6589T 1.5GHz 4.7 inch HD IPS Retina Screen 1GB Large Battery 3000mah


Here is link to all its specs


.http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/jiayu-mobile-phone/jiayu-g4-mtk6589t-3000ma/jiayu-g4-android-4-2-quad-core-3g-smart-phone-with-mtk6589t-1-5ghz-4-7-inch-hd-ips-retina-screen-1gb-large-battery-black.html

Would anyone have any reasons why I should not go for this phone or recommend a better alternative?

Thanks

RE: Jiayu G4, slightly cheaper here, same model I think:

http://www.etotalk.com/jiayu-g4-thick_p3931.html

Have bought 2 different phone from etotalk, both delivered by DHL without any customs charges as they were declared below threshold, no guarantee about that though. I got the etotalk rom put on mine as it roots and removes most of the Chinese apps from the phone.

pauleoin

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Barr

pauleoin wrote: »

RE: Jiayu G4, slightly cheaper here, same model I think:

http://www.etotalk.com/jiayu-g4-thick_p3931.html

Have bought 2 different phone from etotalk, both delivered by DHL without any customs charges as they were declared below threshold, no guarantee about that though. I got the etotalk rom put on mine as it roots and removes most of the Chinese apps from the phone.

Great thanks for the advice. Did you mark it as a gift option? Would this have a bearing on getting it through customs I wonder.

pauleoin

Barr wrote: »

Great thanks for the advice. Did you mark it as a gift option? Would this have a bearing on getting it through customs I wonder.

No, the only additional thing I ordered from their list was the etotalk rom, they marked it as a "communication device US$ unit value 25". This may not work everytime.

I also got a more expensive case $14.99 (can be ordered seperately with a freepost option if you want to avoid any additional customs if applied) on the second phone as the $4.99 one for the first one was just a useless plastic pouch, delivery took about 5 days from DHL pickup.

If you do order from them go back after you order and confirm your address on your account as I have read that not doing this can delay the order until they contact you to confirm it

Barr

pauleoin wrote: »

No, the only additional thing I ordered from their list was the etotalk rom, they marked it as a "communication device US$ unit value 25". This may not work everytime.

I also got a more expensive case $14.99 (can be ordered seperately with a freepost option if you want to avoid any additional customs if applied) on the second phone as the $4.99 one for the first one was just a useless plastic pouch, delivery took about 5 days from DHL pickup.

If you do order from them go back after you order and confirm your address on your account as I have read that not doing this can delay the order until they contact you to confirm it

Its certainly is a bonus to avoid the customs charges, prehaps you were just luck with your order

Once they root the phone is it possible to completely remove all the Chinese apps ?

pauleoin

I got the phones (not the Jiayu, got ZTE & Huawei) for my kids, they have not had any problems after a couple of months use. I think there are some Chinese apps still on the phones but they are not user required apps, so they would not show up in day to day use, all day to day apps are English versions.

Customs is unpredictable, so I would keep the total cost as low as possible in case you do get caught.

eamonnq

Barr wrote: »

.http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/jiayu-mobile-phone/jiayu-g4-mtk6589t-3000ma/jiayu-g4-android-4-2-quad-core-3g-smart-phone-with-mtk6589t-1-5ghz-4-7-inch-hd-ips-retina-screen-1gb-large-battery-black.html


Thanks

Any of these sites that use the manufacturer's name in them do so just to give the impression that they are 'official resellers' but they have nothing to do with the manufacturers and are probably best avoided.

Barr

eamonnq wrote: »

Any of these sites that use the manufacturer's name in them do so just to give the impression that they are 'official resellers' but they have nothing to do with the manufacturers and are probably best avoided.

I thought it was the Jiayu site tbh. I just linked it to show the specs of the phone.


Mermimobiles seem to be the cheapest although I would nearly prefer to go with Pauleonin suggested etotalk site if they can install a rom to delete the Chinese apps.

Thargor

If the vendor can root the phone you can do it yourself in about 15 minutes aswell.

eamonnq

Barr wrote: »

I thought it was the Jiayu site tbh. I just linked it to show the specs of the phone.


Mermimobiles seem to be the cheapest although I would nearly prefer to go with Pauleonin suggested etotalk site if they can install a rom to delete the Chinese apps.

and that is what they want you to think, and why they do it.

Barr

Thargor wrote: »

If the vendor can root the phone you can do it yourself in about 15 minutes aswell.

Would it be straight forward to do once its rooted. Is it just like deleting any app on android ? Sorry I am a bit of a novice to the whole process

Thargor

Yep, long press --> uninstall.

Barr

Thargor wrote: »

Yep, long press --> uninstall.

There was me thinking it would be complicated