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    #7502
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    trixiebust wrote:
    I would like to connect my android phone, to my android / Windows 10 tablet. Is this possible ?


    What is the tablet make and model?


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    #7503
    trixiebust
    Registered Users Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭trixiebust


    fixxxer wrote: »
    What is the tablet make and model?

    It's a Chinese tablet too, Teclast X98.


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    #7504
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    trixiebust wrote: »
    It's a Chinese tablet too, Teclast X98.

    It supports OTG so with an adapter you can. Fortunately its full blown windows and not RT junk.


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    #7505
    trixiebust
    Registered Users Posts: 1,101 ✭✭✭trixiebust


    ED E wrote: »
    It supports OTG so with an adapter you can. Fortunately its full blown windows and not RT junk.

    Thank you very much:) Will order an OTG cable. Got a basic Redmi 4x, and although MIUI is ok, I'd love to try something else.


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    #7506
    gline
    Registered Users Posts: 6,630 ✭✭✭gline


    GBX wrote: »
    No the article says that the 2nd pic is believed to be fake, not so much the actual device.
    I'd imagine its in the pipeline and more info will follow.

    https://www.phonearena.com/news/Lenovos-ZUK-Mobile-sub-brand-is-being-killed-less-than-two-years-after-its-debut_id93477

    Lenovo are retiring their ZUK line of phones, there wont be a ZUK 3.


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    #7507
    budgemook
    Registered Users Posts: 3,851 ✭✭✭budgemook


    A bit of tracking weirdness for my Redmi Note 4 from Ali Express Eternal Team.

    27th - Arrive at destination country. Item received. Customs clearance in progress.
    29th - Hand over to airline.

    Seem a bit weird. Has anyone seen anything like that before?


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    #7508
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    Got away with showing revenue an old banggood receipt, so custom charges aren't that bad.


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    #7509
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    Note 4 arrived. Should I flash this or leave as is?


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    #7510
    peaceboi
    Registered Users Posts: 587 ✭✭✭peaceboi


    RasTa wrote: »
    Note 4 arrived. Should I flash this or leave as is?

    If it's the global version, I think it would be fine. Unless anybody knows of any better Rom.


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    #7511
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    peaceboi wrote: »
    If it's the global version, I think it would be fine. Unless anybody knows of any better Rom.

    Just setting it up now, no Ireland or UK in the select region so I guess not


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    #7512
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,456 ✭✭✭corkie


    RasTa wrote: »
    Note 4 arrived. Should I flash this or leave as is?
    RasTa wrote: »
    Just setting it up now, no Ireland or UK in the global version so I guess not


    As long it doesn't have a vendor rom, you should be fine.

    No Ireland/UK locale in MIUI roms, so that doesn't say it is not global rom.

    Post your MIUI version(with letters) from the "About phone" in settings!


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    #7513
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    It took about 5 mins to boot up too.

    MIUI Global 8.2 Stable
    8.2.1.0(MBFMIDL)


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    #7514
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    RasTa wrote: »
    It took about 5 mins to boot up too.

    MIUI Global 8.2 Stable
    8.2.1.0(MBFMIDL)

    There should be an update available when you connect to wifi but otherwise that looks fine.


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    #7515
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,456 ✭✭✭corkie


    RasTa wrote: »
    It took about 5 mins to boot up too.

    MIUI Global 8.2 Stable
    8.2.1.0(MBFMIDL)


    That MIUI version (official) is for the MediaTek device, was there a reason, other than price, that you got that over a snapdragon version?


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    #7516
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    corkie wrote: »
    That MIUI version (official) is for the MediaTek device, was there a reason, other than price, that you got that over a snapdragon version?

    No, I just seen someone link it in here and liked the price. What's the deal with it?


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    #7517
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    RasTa wrote: »
    No, I just seen someone link it in here and liked the price. What's the deal with it?

    Snapdragon is a better processor and has better GPS but if you're using it for general use then you don't have to worry.


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    #7518
    corkie
    Registered Users Posts: 7,456 ✭✭✭corkie


    RasTa wrote: »
    No, I just seen someone link it in here and liked the price. What's the deal with it?


    Most people avoid MediaTek devices as there is usually limited custom rom support for them devices. But if your not looking at custom roms, it does not matter.

    Depending on the device, you got it may not support all the LTE Bands here (Band 20) for example. Result you probably won't get 4G outside cities!

    MediaTek VS Snapdragon Processor Full Comparison .

    Also try other google searches about MediaTek phones.


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    #7519
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    Ah none of that bothers me, I don't even have data as don't like being bothered too much bar phone calls.


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    #7520
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,795 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    My redmi 4x has got sent to customs. :( Roughly how long will it take to get delivered? How much should I expect to pay? Phone cost €116 from China.


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    #7521
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    My redmi 4x has got sent to customs. :( Roughly how long will it take to get delivered? How much should I expect to pay? Phone cost €116 from China.

    If 116 inc. shipping:
    26.68 + 10.00.

    Email your invoice to dmc@revenue.ie with subject line being tracking number to expedite clearance.


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    #7522
    DopeTech
    Registered Users Posts: 6,795 ✭✭✭DopeTech


    ED E wrote: »
    If 116 inc. shipping:
    26.68 + 10.00.

    Email your invoice to dmc@revenue.ie with subject line being tracking number to expedite clearance.

    €115.68 for phone
    €0.88 for shipping

    Where are you working out the fee from?


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    #7523
    RasTa
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,116 ✭✭✭✭RasTa


    I paid €29 but €10 was the An Post admin fee.

    Phone valued at €84


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    #7524
    ED E
    Registered Users Posts: 36,167 ✭✭✭✭ED E


    Sir Dosser wrote: »
    €115.68 for phone
    €0.88 for shipping

    Where are you working out the fee from?

    23% + standard handling fee.


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    #7525
    Doctor Nick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭Doctor Nick


    For the first time in my life I've smashed the screen in my phone. A 3 week old Redmi note 4x. Any ideas price wise what it would cost to fix and where would be best place? It's doing my head in and it only happened half hour ago, I know I won't be able to keep using as it is.


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    #7526
    but1er
    Registered Users Posts: 2,505 ✭✭✭but1er


    Doctor Nick wrote: »
    For the first time in my life I've smashed the screen in my phone. A 3 week old Redmi note 4x. Any ideas price wise what it would cost to fix and where would be best place? It's doing my head in and it only happened half hour ago, I know I won't be able to keep using as it is.

    i spoke to a couple of guys in dublin city center, who advs me if i buy the parts they will fit it for €35


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    #7527
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    but1er wrote: »
    i spoke to a couple of guys in dublin city center, who advs me if i buy the parts they will fit it for €35

    Wheres that? I have a Umi Super sitting there with a broken screen could be worth fixing.


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    #7528
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    Doctor Nick wrote: »
    For the first time in my life I've smashed the screen in my phone. A 3 week old Redmi note 4x. Any ideas price wise what it would cost to fix and where would be best place? It's doing my head in and it only happened half hour ago, I know I won't be able to keep using as it is.

    Fit a tempered glass screen protector if and when you get it fixed


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    #7529
    Doctor Nick
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,506 ✭✭✭Doctor Nick


    but1er wrote: »
    i spoke to a couple of guys in dublin city center, who advs me if i buy the parts they will fit it for €35

    Sounds like good price. Whereabouts is it?


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    #7530
    mikeybrennan
    Closed Accounts Posts: 869 ✭✭✭mikeybrennan


    Older model fones

    Will they have been in stock a long time and the battery affected?

    Is it best to go for up to date models in this regard?


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    #7531
    allthedoyles
    Registered Users Posts: 6,893 ✭✭✭allthedoyles


    Heres a great spec for anyone interested for €120 .:

    https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Oukitel-K6000-Pro-MTK6753-Octa-Core-Smartphone-3G-RAM-32G-ROM-FHD13MP-Dual-SIM-Cellphone-6000mAh/2094056_32753930695.html


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