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    #5912
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    Should I download stable or weekly for the redmi 4 pro? It going to be a daily phone for my girlfriend and want the least amount of hassle possible. Currently using it myself with a dev rom, I think


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    #5913
    thehamo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Looking for a good camera, decent battery life and 4gLTE. what would you reccomend? im not very tech savvy so I wouldnt be routing phones, changing operating systems etc

    ta


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    #5914
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,245 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    The Elephone S7 is a beaut of a phone.....shame its a Elephone.


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    #5915
    thehamo
    Registered Users Posts: 2,048 ✭✭✭thehamo


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    The Elephone S7 is a beaut of a phone.....shame its a Elephone.

    i would snap it up in a heart beat if it wasnt an elephone!


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    #5916
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,011 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Iseedeadpixels wrote: »
    The Elephone S7 is a beaut of a phone.....shame its a Elephone.

    My P9000 is going strong, are there particular issues with the S7 ?


    Hmmmmmmmmmm......... https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-s7/help/dont-buy-crap-s7-phone-t3535357

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-s7/help

    Maybe not!!


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    #5917
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,697 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    Páid wrote: »
    Did you get it from here? Sound was fixed a week ago.

    https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/7-1-19-20.37825/

    no from here still loads of issues with it and other apps hope they rev it soon.

    http://en.miui.com/thread-471064-1-1.html


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    #5918
    Snake Plisken
    Registered Users Posts: 12,697 ✭✭✭✭Snake Plisken


    jozi wrote: »
    Should I download stable or weekly for the redmi 4 pro? It going to be a daily phone for my girlfriend and want the least amount of hassle possible. Currently using it myself with a dev rom, I think

    stick with that if its working ok, the good news is there is an official global rom, the bad news is that the first version is buggy keep an eye on this thread
    http://en.miui.com/thread-471064-1-1.html


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    #5919
    abarkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    EoinMcLovin wrote: »
    There are instructions in the thread for each rom. You need to register for the site as you need to reply to the thread to view download links

    I flashed it using the instructions here:

    http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-root-locked-redmi-note-3-snapdragon/

    Got rid of the bloatware / malware walkfree that was showing up

    Just waiting for my dual sim extender to come so i have 2 sims & SD card then can ditch the Jiayu S3


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    #5920
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,735 ✭✭✭horse7


    abarkie wrote: »
    I flashed it using the instructions here:

    http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-root-locked-redmi-note-3-snapdragon/

    Got rid of the bloatware / malware walkfree that was showing up

    Just waiting for my dual sim extender to come so i have 2 sims & SD card then can ditch the Jiayu S3

    Correct me if I am wrong but I read somewhere not to use the extenders on the xaiomi.


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    #5921
    abarkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    abarkie wrote: »
    I was thinking of one for a Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

    Used to having 2 sims and SD card and that seems to be a dying spec on these phones

    Someone on XDA says the €19.90 works fine in Redmi Note 3 Pro

    https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-3/accessories/safe-method-to-increase-volume-dual-sim-t3469519/page5

    I am getting the cheap chinese one first before i try the €19.90 one

    Thought it might help someone looking for the same spec as me (Dual Sim & Micro SD)

    This was my original post
    horse7 wrote: »
    Correct me if I am wrong but I read somewhere not to use the extenders on the xaiomi.

    On that link it seems at least 2 people have used different ones and seem to be working fine

    Fingers crossed


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    #5922
    Berty
    Registered Users Posts: 26,149 ✭✭✭✭Berty


    I've managed to unbrick my Redmi Note 4 which meant I had to format it and wiped the IMEI which wouldn't allow me to access MIU to unlock the bootlader. I had to reload the IMEI manually, not easy let me tell you. Then unlocked the bootloader, reloaded Global rom from CN dev Rom and found that my battery is running at Zero Volts.

    Battery Status: Charging (USB)(or AC) same result
    Battery Level: 0
    Battery Scale: 100
    Battery Health: Good
    Battery Voltage: 0 mV
    Battery Temperature: 37.0c
    Battery Technology: Li-poly
    Time since Boot: 31:00(not that it matters)

    Interval of Info Record[1-100] 10 is in the changeable box

    Battery Info Record: Start

    No longer has a warranty because of a disappearing seller on Aliexpress so sounds like a battery replacement would be a way to go. Any suggestions on where to get a battery for a Note 4? Seems to be a BN41 that is needed. Can't seem to find one in stock online.


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    #5923
    horse7
    Registered Users Posts: 3,735 ✭✭✭horse7


    abarkie wrote: »
    This was my original post



    On that link it seems at least 2 people have used different ones and seem to be working fine

    Fingers crossed

    Sorry this one :LeTV Max2 Snapddragon 820 2.15GHz LPDDR4 6GB RAM 64GB ROM

    PLEASE NOTE: Dear freinds,before placing an order, please double check the network whether it is avilable for you to use. Here is the related link, which may be useful to you : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks



    Notice:
    1.Do not use the NANO + card sets, hand cut card and other non-standard card, otherwise it will lead to damage of booth,card's unrecognize,and irremovability
    2.Do not insert and pull out the card in the state of power-on


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    #5924
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    Need to order another Mi Max, any one seen any deals about?


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    #5925
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    Hi guys need help here ordered from xaomi shop on AliExpress and they said it shipped on the 9th but everyday I check dhl it says it's in Hong Kong without any updates from dhl or little to no contact from seller.im led to believe that they phiscally didn't hand it over to dhl themselves.where do I go from here should I open a dispute.also Chinese new yr is tomorrow so closed for nearly 2 weeks.thanks


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    #5926
    peaceboi
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    Can someone here kindly recommend a phone that has dual SIM & expandable memory slot, in which 2 SIM cards can be used simultaneously with the memory card inserted? Coming from lenovo k3 note. Budget 200e Thanks


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    #5927
    DANNY2014
    Registered Users Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭DANNY2014


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    Hi guys need help here ordered from xaomi shop on AliExpress and they said it shipped on the 9th but everyday I check dhl it says it's in Hong Kong without any updates from dhl or little to no contact from seller.im led to believe that they phiscally didn't hand it over to dhl themselves.where do I go from here should I open a dispute.also Chinese new yr is tomorrow so closed for nearly 2 weeks.thanks

    If it was shipped on the 9th that's only 10 working days including today... Dhl tracking is very slow to update imho... patience is key here... How many working days did it state it would take...


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    #5928
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    DANNY2014 wrote: »
    If it was shipped on the 9th that's only 10 working days including today... Dhl tracking is very slow to update imho... patience is key here... How many working days did it state it would take...

    7-15 days.im just worried it's stuck in Hong Kong customs


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    #5929
    johnytwentyten
    Registered Users Posts: 281 ✭✭johnytwentyten


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    7-15 days.im just worried it's stuck in Hong Kong customs

    When I ordered my redmi note last year there was no updates on tracking for a few days, then showed up as being in Germany, nothing again, then in England etc,
    It's frustrating not knowing what's going on but I wouldn't panic yet


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    #5930
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    johnytwentyten wrote: »
    When I ordered my redmi note last year there was no updates on tracking for a few days, then showed up as being in Germany, nothing again, then in England etc,
    It's frustrating not knowing what's going on but I wouldn't panic yet

    ya it was sent on the 9th and not even 1 update on dhl tracking yet after 14 days


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    #5931
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭wiz569


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    Hi guys need help here ordered from xaomi shop on AliExpress and they said it shipped on the 9th but everyday I check dhl it says it's in Hong Kong without any updates from dhl or little to no contact from seller.im led to believe that they phiscally didn't hand it over to dhl themselves.where do I go from here should I open a dispute.also Chinese new yr is tomorrow so closed for nearly 2 weeks.thanks

    DHL are fairly fast in my experience with updates,I would reckon it hasnt been picked up yet,if you have a DHL tracking number it might be worth ringing them and asking.


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    #5932
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    wiz569 wrote: »
    DHL are fairly fast in my experience with updates,I would reckon it hasnt been picked up yet,if you have a DHL tracking number it might be worth ringing them and asking.

    i have the tracking number which says its in hong kong since the 9th.surely that cant be right?thought it might be in the uk or somewhere by now


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    #5933
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭wiz569


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    i have the tracking number which says its in hong kong since the 9th.surely that cant be right?thought it might be in the uk or somewhere by now

    I had one leave Singapore on saturday morning using DHL and its being delivered today,tracking updated all the way.


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    #5934
    GBX
    Registered Users Posts: 11,964 ✭✭✭✭GBX


    Its possible its delayed at the depot but seems a bit too long. If you open a dispute it might put a fire under their ass and figure out whats going on for you.


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    #5935
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    GBX wrote: »
    Its possible its delayed at the depot but seems a bit too long. If you open a dispute it might put a fire under their ass and figure out whats going on for you.

    i might just do that.on to dhl via twitter to see what they can do


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    #5936
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    i might just do that.on to dhl via twitter to see what they can do

    dhl dont know so have opened a dispute against them.they have 4 days to reply now so lets see what happens.this would put me off buying from these sites again or maybe im just unlucky with this seller who has 98.2% positive feedback


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    #5937
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    I wonder have they arranged the courier but waiting on the phone before they can send it?

    When I bought my mi5 I got a message a few days later that it was out of stock, it still showed on their site, and had to wait a few days for them to get new stock.


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    #5938
    alanhiggyno1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,498 ✭✭✭alanhiggyno1


    jozi wrote: »
    I wonder have they arranged the courier but waiting on the phone before they can send it?

    When I bought my mi5 I got a message a few days later that it was out of stock, it still showed on their site, and had to wait a few days for them to get new stock.

    Maybe but I had zero contact as to why it's not sent.maybe dispute might move things along.tbh thought I wud have it this week but that's life


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    #5939
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,245 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Get them to check the parcel number sometimes they give a incorrect one that never updates.


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    #5940
    jozi
    Registered Users Posts: 5,391 ✭✭✭jozi


    I feel your pain having gone through it in the past and right now I'm waiting on some cases and screen protectors ordered on the 8. I think some of what I ordered might have been sent, I'm not sure what the alixpress taking notes mean


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    #5941
    Rhaegal
    Users Awaiting Email Confirmation Posts: 46 ✭Rhaegal


    alanhiggyno1 wrote: »
    Hi guys need help here ordered from xaomi shop on AliExpress and they said it shipped on the 9th but everyday I check dhl it says it's in Hong Kong without any updates from dhl or little to no contact from seller.im led to believe that they phiscally didn't hand it over to dhl themselves.where do I go from here should I open a dispute.also Chinese new yr is tomorrow so closed for nearly 2 weeks.thanks
    Here's how my order went from xaomi shop on aliexpress:

    Ordered on the 07/12/16

    Shipped on the 10/12/16
    1. 1/4/2017
    2. 10:23 AM
      Delivered - Signed for by Me
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    3. 8:25 AM
      With delivery courier
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF

    4. 1/3/2017
    5. 6:51 AM
      Shipment on hold
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF

    6. 12/30/2016
    7. 6:32 AM
      Shipment on hold
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF

    8. 12/28/2016
    9. 2:12 PM
      Recipient refused delivery
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    10. 8:45 AM
      With delivery courier
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    11. 6:13 AM
      Clearance processing complete at SHANNON - IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    12. 5:35 AM
      Arrived at Sort Facility SHANNON - IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    13. 5:09 AM
      Arrived at Delivery Facility in SHANNON - IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF

    14. 12/27/2016
    15. 5:30 AM
      Customs status updated
      SHANNON, IRELAND, REPUBLIC OF
    16. 5:15 AM
      Departed Facility in EAST MIDLANDS - UNITED KINGDOM
      EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM

    17. 12/26/2016
    18. 6:40 AM
      Shipment on hold
      EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM

    19. 12/24/2016
    20. 11:09 PM
      Shipment on hold
      EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM
    21. 4:46 AM
      Processed at EAST MIDLANDS - UNITED KINGDOM
      EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM
    22. 4:23 AM
      Arrived at Sort Facility EAST MIDLANDS - UNITED KINGDOM
      EAST MIDLANDS, UNITED KINGDOM
    23. 3:32 AM
      Departed Facility in LEIPZIG - GERMANY
      LEIPZIG, GERMANY

    24. 12/23/2016
    25. 10:42 PM
      Processed at LEIPZIG - GERMANY
      LEIPZIG, GERMANY
    26. 5:47 AM
      Departed Facility in HONG KONG - HONG KONG
      HONG KONG, HONG KONG
    27. 5:12 AM
      Processed at HONG KONG - HONG KONG
      HONG KONG, HONG KONG
    28. 12:00 AM
      Arrived at Sort Facility HONG KONG - HONG KONG
      HONG KONG, HONG KONG

    29. 12/22/2016
    30. 8:19 PM
      Shipment picked up
      HONG KONG, HONG KONG
    Used one-stop tracking to track order so this is copy and pasted from there. Refused delivery cause of Irish custom charges for €32. Contacted seller who covered the cost.


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