Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 12:50pm

I used geekbuying - check my previous posts for the link, I don't have it to hand

funkey_monkey · 28-09-2017 3:23pm

ImARebel wrote: »

I used geekbuying - check my previous posts for the link, I don't have it to hand

I thought you used TomTop as Geekbuying didn't have the handset?

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 3:38pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

I thought you used TomTop as Geekbuying didn't have the handset?

i bought the Maze Alpha off TomTop and I bought the Note 4 off geekbuying

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 3:57pm

I'm sitting here like a dipsh*t pressing F5 on the tomtop order page, willing to see dispatched against the phone... I'm such an eejit, lol. And what's killing me is the cover is already dispatched on the slow boat and the phone with expedited delivery hasn't budged...

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 4:05pm

corkie wrote: »

Read back a few pages/search!

The version linked Redmi Note 4X doesn't have band 20 needed for LTE here.

What you should be looking for is the Redmi Note 4 Global Edition,same device with xtra bands.

Except for this one on adverts, which apparently does :rolleyes:

http://www.adverts.ie/other-mobiles/xiaomi-redmi-4x-5inch-3gb-32-gb/13883124

BUYER BEWARE

corkie · 28-09-2017 4:11pm

eamonnq wrote: »

Except for this one on adverts, which apparently does :rolleyes:

http://www.adverts.ie/other-mobiles/xiaomi-redmi-4x-5inch-3gb-32-gb/13883124

BUYER BEWARE

Different device Redmi 4X which has the band 20!

Opposite rule to the note devices.

funkey_monkey · 28-09-2017 4:13pm

Geekbuying are out of stock.
TomTop have not listed B20 on the spec (looks like a ct & paste error): https://www.tomtop.com/p-pz0086gy-eu-2.htmlale

I've sent them a question to confirm before purchasing.

ImARebel · 28-09-2017 4:25pm

not sure which one you're looking for but germany have the 3/32GB in stock

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4-3G-3GB-32GB-Smartphone---Black-381145.html

funkey_monkey · 28-09-2017 4:42pm

Was looking for the gray version of the 3GB/32GB.
They have it in HK and TH(?). However, I thought it is best to purchase from EU warehouses.

Vojera · 28-09-2017 4:48pm

My wife's new Redmi Note 4 arrived today.

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

X6.430macman · 28-09-2017 5:13pm

Vojera wrote:

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

What's on it should do

smilerf · 28-09-2017 5:38pm

X6.430macman wrote: »

What's on it should do

I didn't like it. Too much like ios.
I installed N Launcher. I. I'm happy now

nuff · 28-09-2017 7:40pm

Anyone who bought on geekbuying have trouble using the paypal option?

Autochange · 28-09-2017 7:46pm

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

nuff · 28-09-2017 8:04pm

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Digital Solitude · 28-09-2017 8:11pm

Vojera wrote: »

My wife's new Redmi Note 4 arrived today.

Is there any need to switch from the MIUI OS that's on it?

There isn't a need, some people don't like it though.

If she doesn't like it, install Google Now Launcher or Nova and see if that helps.

If she still doesn't like it, I'd look at a custom ROM.

smilerf · 28-09-2017 8:19pm

Autochange wrote: »

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

Check your address on their website. They are dodgy when it comes to that

Autochange · 28-09-2017 8:27pm

smilerf wrote: »

Check your address on their website. They are dodgy when it comes to that

How do you mean?

Vojera · 28-09-2017 8:49pm

Autochange wrote: »

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

My parcel left the warehouse in Italy at 14:20 yesterday and it was delivered at 11:20 today. Super impressed!

GBX · 28-09-2017 9:05pm

Autochange wrote: »

How do you mean?

Honorbuy sometimes mess people's addresses and it gets delayed en route.

Guy:Incognito · 28-09-2017 9:12pm

My mi max 2 came today ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜

That is all

Autochange · 28-09-2017 9:20pm

GBX wrote: »

Honorbuy sometimes mess people's addresses and it gets delayed en route.

Just checked my acc. The adress listed is correct. Heres hoping

MickH503 · 28-09-2017 9:48pm

nuff wrote: »

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Did they say when they will ship it? Honorbuy say they'll start shipping from October 2nd, but are a lot more expensive.

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 9:54pm

corkie wrote: »

Different device Redmi 4X which has the band 20!

Opposite rule to the note devices.

Thought it was something like that initially, and had double-checked, but must have even double-checked wrongly!! Am confusing myself again

eamonnq · 28-09-2017 10:00pm

nuff wrote: »

Just ordered Mi A1 from geekbuying.com - will be waiting a while for delivery but hoping its good!

Great info on this thread. Thanks for all the advice. will post my thoughts when I get it.

Never buy on presell, no matter how tempting, better to wait until the phone is released and see how other people get on with it first, although maybe Xiaomi are one of the better ones to be taking a bit of a chance on.

Am trying to stop myself from buying the Umidigi S2 on presell.......

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2_activity.html

If it was being supplied by someone other than GB, I probably would have bough already (even though I know I shouldn't buy on pre-sell).

funkey_monkey · 28-09-2017 10:50pm

Is it okay to purchase from these sellers using a Credit Card or should we only be using Paypal?

Lucas Hood · 28-09-2017 11:07pm

eamonnq wrote: »

Am trying to stop myself from buying the Umidigi S2 on presell.......

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2_activity.html

If it was being supplied by someone other than GB, I probably would have bough already (even though I know I shouldn't buy on pre-sell).

That's a gorgeous phone.

Suckit · 28-09-2017 11:33pm

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Is it okay to purchase from these sellers using a Credit Card or should we only be using Paypal?

It is just as safe to use a card now, maybe even safer sometimes than Paypal.
For example, Paypal are useless when items need to be returned to China and they appear not to arrive.

eamonnq · 29-09-2017 10:11am

Lucas Hood wrote: »

That's a gorgeous phone.

Yeah, looks great (on paper ) have been resisting it for a while now, but apparently the first batches are shipping now, so will see how it pans out.

Have to wait for a few end-user reviews that don't contain links to Gearbest or the likes.

j@utis · 29-09-2017 11:20am

Autochange wrote: »

https://www.honorbuy.com/1105-xiaomi-redmi-note-4-international-version-64gb-gray.html

Bought this last night. DHL message today saying expect delivery tomorrow!
Hopefully it works out. Thanks for the advice guys. Very helpful

How much was it in total with the shipping? Thanks!

Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!

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