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eamonnq

FEDZO wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with Umidigi? The umidigi S2 pro that is coming out looks great. Thoughts? I am fed up waiting for the redmi note 5 to be released. I am looking for a bezel less phone with a 300 euro budget. Any other suggestions?

I would be inclined to hold off until it is released, and see what a few users think of it first (I mean real users not reviewers with links to the likes of GB on their websites!!).

elvisn

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

GBX

elvisn wrote: »

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

There are only a handful of the Xiaomi range that include Band20 so its not overly surprising.

fixXxer

elvisn wrote: »

It seems the Redmi Note 5 won't have Band 20.

So if that's an issue for anyone, there's no point waiting around for it!

They'll probably do their usual nonsense of a MediaTek version and then an Snapdragon version for India, unless they finally get those legal issues sored out.

elvisn

fixxxer wrote: »

They'll probably do their usual nonsense of a MediaTek version and then an Snapdragon version for India, unless they finally get those legal issues sored out.

From the research I've done today, it seems to be shipping with a Snapdragon 636

LeChienMefiant

Are there any recommendations in Duboin city centre for screen fitment to Xiaomi Mi5? I'm based in Dundrum during the day, but I think I might get a better deal up around Moore St?

funkey_monkey

funkey_monkey wrote: »

I just pulled the trigger on the Xiaomi Note 4 4GB/64GB (Grey) from the Solution Shop. It comes with a screen protector and a case, along with a 2yr warranty.

It worked out at a €191 inc delivery.

I paid a bit more than most on here, but with the 2yr warranty (for want it's worth) cases and protector it was small enough premium that I felt happy enough to pay.

I know not many on here have used them, so the least I can do is provide an update on the delivery and any benefits/issues as they arise.

Thanks to everyone on here who helped me and answer my plentiful questions! I'm now the office expert on mobiles

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Update: Their online support has told me that they supply cases for all handsets except for the Mi A1 and Redmi Note 4. A bit of an annoyance.

Just got my DHL delivery number. Should be delivered by end of tomorrow. I'll not get my hands on it until weekend as I'm away with work, but will confirm the status of the case (assuming there is none) when I open it up.

Iseedeadpixels

FEDZO wrote: »

Anyone have any experience with Umidigi? The umidigi S2 pro that is coming out looks great. Thoughts? I am fed up waiting for the redmi note 5 to be released. I am looking for a bezel less phone with a 300 euro budget. Any other suggestions?

Had 2 Umi's very weak screens tbh.

jodaw

eamonnq wrote: »

Or get 2 of these !!!

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/LeTV-LeEco-Le-S3-X626-5-5-Inch-4GB-32GB-Rose-Gold-383811.html

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

Black_Knight

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

jodaw

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

I think vat is added first. The may also be handling fee

Lashes28

jodaw wrote: »

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

It has a gold option too??

Suckit

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

Yep, that is pretty much it, except whoever delivers it has a handling charge.
DHL handling charge of €15 or An Post handling charge of €10.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/calculating-what-you-owe-on-goods-when-you-buy-online.aspx#

Black_Knight

Suckit wrote: »

Yep, that is pretty much it, except whoever delivers it has a handling charge.
DHL handling charge of €15 or An Post handling charge of €10.

https://www.revenue.ie/en/importing-vehicles-duty-free-allowances/buying-of-goods-online-for-personal-use/calculating-what-you-owe-on-goods-when-you-buy-online.aspx#

Yeah, DHL. Extra €15 for them so. 3 times the amount I paid for them to ship it. :rolleyes:

Yay, about €75 bill. Customs wanted a receipt from Gearbest and a bank statement showing the transaction. Clever customs. I only noticed Gearbest supplied me with an invoice for €99 + the shipping costs.

Suckit

Black_Knight wrote: »

Yeah, DHL. Extra €15 for them so. 3 times the amount I paid for them to ship it. :rolleyes:

Yay, about €75 bill. Customs wanted a receipt from Gearbest and a bank statement showing the transaction. Clever customs. I only noticed Gearbest supplied me with an invoice for €99 + the shipping costs.

There is a way allegedly to ask DHL not to pay your fees, but i never found out how to do it.
The seller can also nominate to pay the charges on the DHL form, I only remember one store ever doing it though, Allbuy. they closed down a few years ago.

eamonnq

jodaw wrote: »

I have already bought one for €81. Honestly i anyone can find a better overall phone for the money i would be really interested to hear. One problem is it is Rose Gold. I bought one for the other half but really thinking of buying another and use a case.

Other option would be a black ZTE Blade A512 from UK for £59, but i dont think the ZTE is in same league as the leeco

I think you just have to bear in mind, that there will likely not be any updates to software etc. (either official or unofficial for the LeEco phones), but for a phone to buy and use they definitely look great value.

eamonnq

Black_Knight wrote: »

Am I right in thinking the customs charges are:
5% of the sale value = Customs charge
+
23% of the Sale+Customs Charge

Have I got that right??


eg.
€200 sale
5% = €10 for Customs
23% of €210 = €48.30

Total owed: €58.30

From the OP:
The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier


Strictly speaking it should be (PHONE PRICE + CARRIAGE) x 1.23 and then add your 'handling fee' for An Post or Courier.

Black_Knight

eamonnq wrote: »

From the OP:
The formula is (phone price in € times 1.23) and then +€6 through An Post or +€15 through a courier


Strictly speaking it should be (PHONE PRICE + CARRIAGE) x 1.23 and then add your 'handling fee' for An Post or Courier.

Revenue says Customs charges too (and those are subject to VAT also). I'll report back when the slap me with the bill.

ED E

Black_Knight what you're talking about is Duty, which should be zero or negligible on that tariff code, so its just the %23 VAT due.

The €6 fee is now €10 though.

NATLOR

ED E wrote:

Black_Knight what you're talking about is Duty, which should be zero or negligible on that tariff code, so its just the %23 VAT due.

Duty @ 5% of total cost on anything over €150

abarkie

Anyone know how to reset MiRoaming? - It's all in Chinese so don't understand it

Discodog

Geekbuying were excellent. I ordered over the weekend & the phone only took 24 hours from Italy. I paid €176 for the Note 4 64gb Global. It's a superb phone.

Thanks to everyone here for the advice.

Discodog

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Gets Listed On JD.com, Launch Imminent

5.9 is too big for one handed use plus how can you fit a case to these screen to the edge devices ?

Raoul

Ordered from the Solution Shop on Monday for the Note 4 64Gb Global. Arrived today. Haven't had a chance to open it yet.

I hate MIUI, what's the best ROM to put on? An XDA link would be fantastic. Thanks

funkey_monkey

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Just got my DHL delivery number. Should be delivered by end of tomorrow. I'll not get my hands on it until weekend as I'm away with work, but will confirm the status of the case (assuming there is none) when I open it up.

It has arrived 2 hours ago. So that was ordered Sat evening. Delivered out on Monday evening. Arrival today.

funkey_monkey

Raoul wrote: »

I hate MIUI, what's the best ROM to put on? An XDA link would be fantastic. Thanks

How does that work with your 2 year warranty? You might be best hiding most of the MIUI stuff to minimise its effect. No point buying it especially for the 2yr warranty and then voiding it by installing a custom ROM.

Is it MIUI8 or MIUI9?

Raoul

funkey_monkey wrote: »

How does that work with your 2 year warranty? You might be best hiding most of the MIUI stuff to minimise its effect. No point buying it especially for the 2yr warranty and then voiding it by installing a custom ROM.

Is it MIUI8 or MIUI9?

I'm not sure which MIUI it is. Also, you can usually just flash the stock ROM again. Does anyone know for definite if it voids your warranty?

https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-external-link/rooting-cannot-legally-void-your-warranty/

funkey_monkey

Are the T&C of the warranty not included in the delivery?
Might be best asking for them as I could not see them on their website.

EDIT: Just found it:

https://thesolutionshop.global/warranty-policy/

10. Phone that have installed non-approved operating systems on them.

fixXxer

Raoul wrote: »

I'm not sure which MIUI it is. Also, you can usually just flash the stock ROM again. Does anyone know for definite if it voids your warranty?

https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-external-link/rooting-cannot-legally-void-your-warranty/

If you reflash the original ROM and relock the bootloader, there's no way for them to tell. Lineage OS is probably what you'll want to run. It's well supported with updates every week or so. You could always try putting Nova Launcher on it first and customizing it to your liking, or using the Google launcher.

Edit:

The problem of course is if you have a hardware issue that prevents reflashing, such as a faulty touch screen or USB port.

Raoul

fixxxer wrote: »

If you reflash the original ROM and relock the bootloader, there's no way for them to tell. Lineage OS is probably what you'll want to run. It's well supported with updates every week or so. You could always try putting Nova Launcher on it first and customizing it to your liking, or using the Google launcher.

Edit:

The problem of course is if you have a hardware issue that prevents reflashing, such as a faulty touch screen or USB port.

Yeah, had a look at lineage OS, it does look the most stable but not that customisable. It is meant to be rocket fast too.