Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (/pro) [WHYRED][China/Global] ***(Please read first post)***

0lddog

Never wrestle with pigs wrote: »

.....So is everyone happy with these phones? ......

Yes, very, BUT some ( mainstream for Ireland ) apps still have not been updated to work with Oreo. Not the fault of the phone, of course.


If there are any apps that you rely on then check that they work on Oreo.

Grassey

I see on reddit that miui stable 10 has begun to rollout for the phone.

Anyone get the notification yet?

corkie

Grassey wrote: »

I see on reddit that miui stable 10 has begun to rollout for the phone.

Anyone get the notification yet?

You can download it from that link?

http://bigota.d.miui.com/V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH/miui_HMNote5HMNote5ProGlobal_V10.0.1.0.OEIMIFH_98721c9743_8.1.zip

But if your worried about ARB, probably better to wait for someone to provide a safe version.

glic83

Grassey wrote: »

I see on reddit that miui stable 10 has begun to rollout for the phone.

Anyone get the notification yet?

got it earlier, so far so good

ImARebel

My phone suddenly developed an issue, took a photo 2 days ago no issue, went to take one this morning it's saying sd card is full (couldn't be 128gig card only got the phone 2 months ago). Haven't installed anything on the phone only spotify aa it was running very slowly after last update (I'd no songs downloaded onto card)

So I went in unmounted it (no problem) , then took out the card made sure all looked ok,put it back in, rebooted and went to mount it and now it's saying "couldn't safely eject SanDisk sd card"

Don't suppose anyone has had this problem and fixed it? I'd rather not have to format it but if I do I do :-(

From googling this seems to be a problem with others, am sorry I didn't reboot before unmounting, might have worked :-(

Any hints/tips welcome

biebiebie

Could it be the SD card and not the phone?
Did you buy it off a reputable seller like Amazon, or off eBay (suspect!)?

biebiebie

Quick update for anyone waiting for MIUI 10.
Been using stable 10.0 it for exactly a week now.
Everything is rock solid. No issues and no random reboots.

ImARebel

biebiebie wrote: »

Could it be the SD card and not the phone?
Did you buy it off a reputable seller like Amazon, or off eBay (suspect!)?

Not the card, I was able to put it into a card reader after I posted that above, least I've saved my pics

I'll try formatting it and see what happens. But it looks like I'm not alone in this issue :-(

biebiebie

Hopefully that sorts it for you then.

I'm using a Sandisk 128gb myself, no issues here.

Discodog

Has anyone used the remote control feature?

ImARebel

biebiebie wrote: »

Hopefully that sorts it for you then.

I'm using a Sandisk 128gb myself, no issues here.

That's what I have too, phone has definitely not been as stable since the last miui update (unrooted)

captain_boycott

biebiebie wrote: »

Quick update for anyone waiting for MIUI 10.
Been using stable 10.0 it for exactly a week now.
Everything is rock solid. No issues and no random reboots.

What's new in MIUI 10 anyways?

Grassey

Discodog wrote:

Has anyone used the remote control feature?

I do for the TV. Very handy.

biebiebie

Discodog wrote: »

Has anyone used the remote control feature?

Mi remote?
Use it for the TV's.
Saves me from looking for the real remote which I can never find with the kids !

BTW it's not included in newer MIUI ROM releases.
You need to download it from the play store.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.duokan.phone.remotecontroller

Discodog

Grassey wrote: »

I do for the TV. Very handy.

I can find any of my tv models listed

Grassey

Discodog wrote:

I can find any of my tv models listed

Whats the brand? There looks to be hundreds in there.

Select brand, then follow onscreen directions to test for connectivity

Discodog

Grassey wrote: »

Whats the brand? There looks to be hundreds in there.

Select brand, then follow onscreen directions to test for connectivity

Some brands are listed but the test doesn't work.

biebiebie

I find that the range isn't the best, and I have to be careful to aim it directly at the TV's

Have you tried it standing close to the TV just to be sure ?

Discodog

biebiebie wrote: »

I find that the range isn't the best, and I have to be careful to aim it directly at the TV's

Have you tried it standing close to the TV just to be sure ?

Yes. I think it's just my unusual choice of hardware

wiz569

Discodog wrote: »

Yes. I think it's just my unusual choice of hardware

Must be m8, works here with an old Philips Tv plus a more modern LG set.

ryaner777

Got 2 of these when they were released. Love the phone and need 4 more now for friends and and family.

Anyone know of the best price around for the 4/64 version?

Also need a wallet cover for one of them if anyone has spotted one can you post a link please.
Thanks.

biebiebie

Your best best would be to check the main suppliers at the start of this thread for up-to-date prices.

You could mail them and ask if they can give you their best price (discounted) if you're buying 4 phones

j timber

Hi all I have just purchased the note 5...i currently have a Samsung s6 and would like to know how to transfer all my stuff across to the xiaomi
Thanks in advance .

Dunne_bkill

MIUI 10 is available for the global ROM. Will be everywhere by tomorrow apparently.

dinneenp

Hi,
Call me stupid but how do create a file in File Manager? I want to create '.nomedia' in WhatsApp/Media/WhatsApp Images/ but dont' see the option. I can navigate to the folder but don't see any create option.

Thanks,
Pa.

dinneenp

Hi again,

Looking for as slim as possible case that will protect phone from falls. My current one broke at top and bottom section.

Thanks,
Pa.

corkie

@dinneenp Use an alternative proper file-manager apk (e.g. Solid Explorer).

Which case broke on you?




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ActingDanClark

Frequently have a problem of absent audio, YouTube and WhatsApp videos. Suggestions?

honda boi

Can anyone tell me if the ulster bank works with this phone?
Missus has a xiaomi phone,a redmi 3 and a few apps including the ulster bank app doesn't work on it.

Dunne_bkill

Updated to MIUI 10 and I must say I preferred 9. Don't like the new drop down box for notifications. All gone very like IOS.

tototoe

I like it, seems much faster to me but haven't explored it much either

allthedoyles

Got the signal tonight to update to MIUI 10.
Since I got this phone . Never had an issue.
MIUI10 looks different but can't see anything wrong with it yet .
I have new volume screen too

ImARebel

oh sweet jesus, so sorry I upgraded to Miui 10, it's horrible. it's like fisher price android

I hate it

dinneenp

corkie wrote: »

@dinneenp
Which case broke on you?

This

Worked fine until I took it off to clean sides/underneath. I think the issue is that it's so tight on taking it off must have broken one of the parts that click in.

Might order the same cover, it's slim & people seem to like it.

corkie

Have the same case, clips on the end pieces could be fragile.

There is a guide to show how to remove them without breaking them in the link you posted.

b.gud

I unlocked my phone last night and installed Lineage OS on it. Everything has been good but one thing I noticed is that in areas that I've been getting 4G reception when I was on MIUI I'm now only getting H+/3G anyone come across this issue?

corkie

b.gud wrote: »

I unlocked my phone last night and installed Lineage OS on it. Everything has been good but one thing I noticed is that in areas that I've been getting 4G reception when I was on MIUI I'm now only getting H+/3G anyone come across this issue?

You could try updating your firmware to latest version.

Use non-arb version if your concerned about your Anti version.

If your already on Anti 4, you can safely flash normal firmware, just don't downgrade from the last MIUI Firmware your device was on.

Also check your preferred network in settings option.

sham69

anyone having issues with MIUI 10 and lockscreen notifications?
I am on a mi mix 2 and not getting them even though turned on (generally and individually)
Apart from this, really loving the software update..

b.gud

corkie wrote: »

You could try updating your firmware to latest version.

Use non-arb version if your concerned about your Anti version.

If your already on Anti 4, you can safely flash normal firmware, just don't downgrade from the last MIUI Firmware your device was on.

Also check your preferred network in settings option.

Thanks for the suggestions, my preferred network type wasn't set to LTE changed it and am getting 4G now

slayer91

Hi,

I have a Redmi Note 5 for a couple of months now and it is a great phone for the price.

I need to add a Exchange mail account so I can access some work emails but I cnt find the options under Settings/Additional Settings/ Accounts to give me the option.

Anyone know where I can find this?

Running 9.5.17

I see the update to MIU 10 has dropped, if I upgrade to this version will I have the anto roll back feature installed as well? Is there much to worry about have this ARB

Regs

Liam

corkie

@slayer91 If you update to MIUI 10 it will trigger ARP.

There is firmware less zips available to prevent triggering ARP.

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/development/firmware-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-t3766138

https://forum.xda-developers.com/redmi-note-5-pro/how-to/index-redmi-note-5-pro-miui-roms-t3816343

slayer91

@Corkie,

Thanks for that.

Any idea where to add a Exchange mail account so I can access some work emails but I cant find the options under Settings/Additional Settings/ Accounts to give me the option.

Regs

Liam

corkie

@slayer91 I don't use MIUI and don't have an exchange account.

But googling it seems MIUI may have a problem with these type of accounts.

You may need to use an alternative email app (e.g. Outlook).

How to setup exchange mail on Android

^^^ Or you could try see if you connected to the account with default mail program, just don't go through settings to setup.

slayer91

Yeah, thats the funny thing I don't seem to have a 'native' mail app on the phone. I have the Google folder where Gmail is, but MiU mail app?
Strange............

corkie

Strange that you don't have that.

Make sure is not in some folder (tools) if using the default launcher.

Look to see if it is listed in settings - apps


Edit: - If it is listed there, it maybe disabled, click on the app and there should be button to enable it

You could sideloaded it if not present.

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/miui-mail/

south

Anyone else using the Amazon Alexa app with this phone? Every time I use the app side the last update it keeps crashing.

fixXxer

south wrote: »

Anyone else using the Amazon Alexa app with this phone? Every time I use the app side the last update it keeps crashing.

Yeah using it fine and no problems here. My wife had an issue when she was out and about though. If the phone connected to a Wifi point without internet access the app would crash when she tried to use it. Could it be similar for you?

south

fixxxer wrote: »

Yeah using it fine and no problems here. My wife had an issue when she was out and about though. If the phone connected to a Wifi point without internet access the app would crash when she tried to use it. Could it be similar for you?

Unfortunately it's not that. Must be only a recent thing as I don't remember it happening before.
No matter how many times I cancel it or hit report it keeps popping up. It's a bit of a nightmare using it at the moment.

leakyboots

After doing some reading on here, thinking of taking the plunge on my first Xiaomi. Budget is about 200-250 tops. Looking for something with

64GB storage,
6GB RAM
SD card option
Decent camera
Gorilla glass
Headphone jack
long lasting battery (4000 mAh I guess?)
FM radio would be nice too...
Funnily enough I'm happy enough with USB 2.0, 3.0 isn't a big selling point for me

Any recommendations on what model and where to buy? Needs to work with Virgin mobile network (I haven't a clue about bands etc so any advice here especially would be great)

Redmi Note 5 Pro is what I'm leaning towards I think.

Does this phone work with Virgin Media phone network? Thinking of pulling the trigger on it from Amazon (is that the best/safest place to buy it?)

Grassey

leakyboots wrote:

Does this phone work with Virgin Media phone network? Thinking of pulling the trigger on it from Amazon (is that the best/safest place to buy it?)

Yes on VM. Honor buy was where I've picked up 3 orders of the phone.