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NTC

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Is that on pre sale?

Yep. I think it is released tomorrow.

smilerf

Iseedeadpixels wrote: »

Is that on pre sale?

You need help Mr lol

CiDeRmAn

I'm sorely tempted by the Redmi Note 4x, but I'm seeing reports that the 4 is better.
Any advice there?
The last China Phone I bought was an Elephone a couple of years ago and it did not end well.
Is GPS as ropey as it used to be on these things?

corkie

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

I'm sorely tempted by the Redmi Note 4x, but I'm seeing reports that the 4 is better.
Any advice there?
The last China Phone I bought was an Elephone a couple of years ago and it did not end well.
Is GPS as ropey as it used to be on these things?

The Redmi Note 4 SD Global version with Band 20, is better for band support, but the exact same device otherwise. Stay away from the Mediatek version.

Iseedeadpixels

smilerf wrote: »

You need help Mr lol

Nope just gonna say buying pre sale is not a good idea.

CiDeRmAn

corkie wrote: »

The Redmi Note 4 SD Global version with Band 20, is better for band support, but the exact same device otherwise. Stay away from the Mediatek version.

So, stick with the Snapdragon powered 3gb ram version with the Global rom.
Looking at the 4x it seems to cover the local LTE bands, or is Band 20 missing?

This is the one I'm looking at.
link
Well, this or splurge and get a LG V20 instead, though I didn't enjoy my LG Flex 2 that I had a year or two ago.

corkie

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

So, stick with the Snapdragon powered 3gb ram version with the Global rom.
Looking at the 4x it seems to cover the local LTE bands, or is Band 20 missing?

This is the one I'm looking at.
link
Well, this or splurge and get a LG V20 instead, though I didn't enjoy my LG Flex 2 that I had a year or two ago.

The version linked is the 4x and does not have band 20!

The same seller has the RN4 SD Global 64gb or 32gb as well.

CiDeRmAn

corkie wrote: »

The version linked is the 4x and does not have band 20!

The same seller has the RN4 SD Global 64gb or 32gb as well.

So, is this the right one?
Seems to tick all the boxes

https://www.honorbuy.com/1068-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-32gb-black.html

fixXxer

CiDeRmAn wrote:

So, is this the right one? Seems to tick all the boxes

That's the one my wife uses. Fantastic little phone.

ricksanchez

Hi guys,

Preparing a Redmi Note 4 for sale - is there anything special I have to do when resetting?
Priority is to protect my accounts, personal info etc and make sure the buyer has no issues.

The device is associated with my Mi Account, so I'll have to find out how to remove it, too.

Sold a few iPhones in the past, but never an Android.

CiDeRmAn

ricksanchez wrote: »

Hi guys,

Preparing a Redmi Note 4 for sale - is there anything special I have to do when resetting?
Priority is to protect my accounts, personal info etc and make sure the buyer has no issues.

The device is associated with my Mi Account, so I'll have to find out how to remove it, too.

Sold a few iPhones in the past, but never an Android.

If you are shifting it, will you post a link to the ad, I might be interested in making a bid on it.
Thanks
No selling on thread or via PM, of course.

wiz569

ricksanchez wrote: »

Hi guys,

Preparing a Redmi Note 4 for sale - is there anything special I have to do when resetting?
Priority is to protect my accounts, personal info etc and make sure the buyer has no issues.

The device is associated with my Mi Account, so I'll have to find out how to remove it, too.

Sold a few iPhones in the past, but never an Android.

Factory reset should sort it m8

ricksanchez

wiz569 wrote: »

Factory reset should sort it m8

Thanks man

CiDeRmAn wrote: »

If you are shifting it, will you post a link to the ad, I might be interested in making a bid on it.
Thanks
So selling on thread or via PM, of course.

PM sent!

corkie

ricksanchez wrote: »

The device is associated with my Mi Account, so I'll have to find out how to remove it, too.

I think you need to sign out of your account on the device before a factory reset, and then you should not be prompted to sign into the account after the reset. It may also be necessary to remove the device from i.mi.com.

CiDeRmAn

ricksanchez wrote: »

Thanks man



PM sent!

Mod, he was just sending me the requested link to the ad

Dec4

Dec4 wrote: »

I'm thinking of taking a chance on this Global Version Xiaomi Redmi 4X 4 X PRO Smartphone 3GB 32GB 5.0" HD Screen Snapdragon 435 Octa Core 4100mAh 13.0MP LDD LTE OTA from Eternal Team.

Took a chance on this from Eternal Team via DHL and will let ya know for how much I get stung by for VAT & Handling....
Has anyone bought this Redmi 4X lately and if so, does it run Android 6 or Android 7 ?
TIA
Dec4

GBX

Thats showing as MIUI 8.2 which is based on android N / 7.

peaceboi

Dec4 wrote: »

Took a chance on this from Eternal Team via DHL and will let ya know for how much I get stung by for VAT & Handling....
Has anyone bought this Redmi 4X lately and if so, does it run Android 6 or Android 7 ?
TIA
Dec4

Got charged 40e including handling fee, for note 4, 3gb ram 32gb phone from aliexpress. But choose free delivery.

sublime1

Hi folks

thinking of buying the Mi6 from Mishop.ie - has anyone here used them or can vouch for them? What kind of delivery times should I expect?

cheers

mikeybrennan

https://www.sunsky-online.com/view/391677/Huawei%20Honor%206%20Plus%20PE-TL10%20%203GB%2032GB.htm

dunno is it much of a bargain really in comparison to the new xiaomis

Padee

I know its been posted here before but I haven't been able to find an answer. Does anyone have experience with geekbuying? Looking to order a phone from their German warehouse tomorrow and any help would be appreciated.

Digital Solitude

I've not used their EU warehouse (nor any other) but I've gotten a few orders from GeekBuying, all sound

eamonnq

Padee wrote: »

I know its been posted here before but I haven't been able to find an answer. Does anyone have experience with geekbuying? Looking to order a phone from their German warehouse tomorrow and any help would be appreciated.

Have used them a few times for phones and other stuff with no issues.

corkie

20% off on some Goldway seller Xiaomi phones!

https://goldway.aliexpress.com/store/group/Promotion-Week/311331_511698744.html

Also other sellers also have phones on offer:-
https://sale.aliexpress.com/__pc/flashdeals_activity2.htm

mikeybrennan

There's no real discount on the fones

corkie

mikeybrennan wrote: »

There's no real discount on the fones

Did the sellers inflate the prices beforehand again?

mikeybrennan

I've been en on HK goldway a bit


The selling prices don't seem to have changed. Just upped the RRP as far as I can see

bidiots

Padee wrote: »

I know its been posted here before but I haven't been able to find an answer. Does anyone have experience with geekbuying? Looking to order a phone from their German warehouse tomorrow and any help would be appreciated.

Just got my note 4 delivered from the German store, less than a week

kiddums

Padee wrote: »

I know its been posted here before but I haven't been able to find an answer. Does anyone have experience with geekbuying? Looking to order a phone from their German warehouse tomorrow and any help would be appreciated.

I ordered through the German warehouse last week, got the phone yesterday. Completely uneventful, so I'm happy out. No customs, no delays. But the tracking was slow to update.

bidiots wrote: »

Just got my note 4 delivered from the German store, less than a week

Are you me?:eek::pac:
Exact same experience. Same phone even.:eek:

Squiggle

Anyone have the Umi Plus E ? Looks like a decent enough phone for the price. Anyone recommend a better phone for the same money (roughly).