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

leakyboots

Cheers for that, thought I read somewhere that Virgin's band wasn't available on some Xaiomi products.

Complete noob at all of this - I think I'd prefer to buy from Amazon, got burned on one of the Asian websites before.

Does it make a difference if I buy the UK or EU or Global model?

mcmoustache

leakyboots wrote: »

Cheers for that, thought I read somewhere that Virgin's band wasn't available on some Xaiomi products.

Complete noob at all of this - I think I'd prefer to buy from Amazon, got burned on one of the Asian websites before.

Does it make a difference if I buy the UK or EU or Global model?

I think that just affects the ROM that's installed and not the hardware itself. I'm open to correction on that, though. When I bought my redmi note 4, I got the global one.

fixXxer

mcmoustache wrote: »

I think that just affects the ROM that's installed and not the hardware itself. I'm open to correction on that, though. When I bought my redmi note 4, I got the global one.

There's a Global ROM which is usually a version of MIUI which has more languages than English and Chinese.

The Global Hardware has band 20.

You have to be careful as some sellers use the phrases interchangeably.

leakyboots

So would this one be okay for Virgin Media?

https://www.honorbuy.com/1385-xiaomi-redmi-note-5-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-official-global-version-smartphone-black.html#/option-global_version_464gb_black

fixXxer

Bands:4G:FDD-LTE B1/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20,TD-LTE B38/B40;3G: WCDMA B1/B2/B5/B8;2G: GSM B2/B3/B5/B8

Yup, you're good to go there.

ImARebel

Anyone having any issues with the camera since the update. It's gone painfully slow, in the time I'm taking one picture I'd have had 3 taken before the update. And I'm finding any tiny movement at all and it's blurry. Again wasn't like that before the update.

I've everything set to auto nothing had changed (by me anyway)

biebiebie

ImARebel wrote: »

Anyone having any issues with the camera since the update. It's gone painfully slow, in the time I'm taking one picture I'd have had 3 taken before the update. And I'm finding any tiny movement at all and it's blurry. Again wasn't like that before the update.

I've everything set to auto nothing had changed (by me anyway)

Maybe a factory reset is needed.
Backup whatever you need first (photos/videos, WhatsApp, texts etc)

corkie

ImARebel wrote: »

Anyone having any issues with the camera since the update. It's gone painfully slow, in the time I'm taking one picture I'd have had 3 taken before the update. And I'm finding any tiny movement at all and it's blurry. Again wasn't like that before the update.

I've everything set to auto nothing had changed (by me anyway)

Test your hardware with the service menu (Tap on Kernel a few times in about).

To rule out a hardware fault, it maybe just buggy software update that needs to be patched.

allthedoyles

Could be in camera settings. turn off 'tap and focus'

Discodog

A friend has low headphone volume. Can anyone remind me of the fix for this?

morgana

Change region. Switzerland works well xD

0lddog

Spent far to much time trying to config set up to direct print to this printer.

Anyone done it or have pointers as to how to ?

Conservative

What's the printer brand and model? Can probably help with this. Have tried numerous HP and Canon printers without issue.

Still love this phone a few months in!!! Latest update recommended I presume? Haven't got round to installing yet.

Bahanaman

What "mainstream" phone would people reckon the Note 5 would be the equivalent/match of? Or to put it another way, how much do people think it would cost from the likes of Tesco Mobile, Vodafone, Three etc?

Bahanaman

Bahanaman wrote: »

What "mainstream" phone would people reckon the Note 5 would be the equivalent/match of? Or to put it another way, how much do people think it would cost from the likes of Tesco Mobile, Vodafone, Three etc?

probably the equivalent of a 250 euro prepay phone. e.g. the huawei P20 lite is 260 at carphone warehouse. similar phone bracket although specs are obviously going to differ. the p20 lite is a nicer looking phone but not as good in battery life or overall perf and the camera is probably not as good.

also you're not going to get dual sim from an operator in Ireland.

see that the redmi note 6 is out now.

newer more modern 19:9 design with higher screen to body ratio (bigger screen) and higher-spec front camera. and notch.

https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/features/xiaomi-redmi-note-6-pro-price-specifications-vs-redmi-note-5-pro-india-launch-1923788

0lddog

Conservative wrote: »

What's the printer brand and model? Can probably help with this. Have tried numerous HP and Canon printers without issue........

Its a Brother HL1212W. Would be grateful for any suggestions.

wiz569

0lddog wrote: »

Its a Brother HL1212W. Would be grateful for any suggestions.

Try the iprint & scan app.

allthedoyles

Open settings and in the search box type in print . After that its easy follow the procedure.

uck51js9zml2yt

Has anyone found a decent case. Mine fell apart

Dunne_bkill

Look back through the thread. I posted one on here and still have it. Perfect condition still and has survived two or three good falls unscathed.

morgana

I got this one - had it for a few months with no complaints. Looks pretty cool too
https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Flip-Clear-View-Mirror-Leather-Stand-Case-Cover-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-6-Note-5-Pro/223105996830?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=521920240172&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

Paulmc.

Jaysus that was a long read, but have learned loads & bookmarked corkies link for RN5 & several cases from different folks. Might just get a couple of these later in the week.
Bought a RN4 for my kid last xmas & must say, I was somewhat jealous when it arrived as I only have a HTC one m8s. Anyway, he dropped it in a river a while back & I had planned on getting him another one for Xmas, which is why I'm here. There seem to be very few problems with this phone from what I've read here, in fact nearly all of you are very happy with your phones. So if I do get a couple this week I'll be back to ask all sorts of silly questions;)
It's great to be able to come here to get hundreds of different opinions, (not to mention support for devices) to help not very tech minded ppl make an informed choice, fair play to all involved

RHJ

Probably not an issue with this model of phone in particular but just curious has anyone experience problems with MyFitnessPal not importing data from other apps such as Google fit and Runtastic?

ams

so I smashed the screen on my lovely new phone - have purchased this online: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Lcd-Display-Screen-Touch-Digitizer-Replacement-Unit/332832991038?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Has anyone had any luck replacing it themselves or would i be better bringing to a shop?

corkie

ams wrote: »

so I smashed the screen on my lovely new phone - have purchased this online: https://www.ebay.ie/itm/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Lcd-Display-Screen-Touch-Digitizer-Replacement-Unit/332832991038?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Has anyone had any luck replacing it themselves or would i be better bringing to a shop?

Luckily haven't had to replace a screen myself.

Don't forget to get an adhesive layer to glue the new screen on.

Plenty of youtiube videos showing the process.

Ideally, you should have gone for a display with the frame, for easier job replacing the screen. http://www.dragon-tt.com/xx.aspx?id=157


Edit:-

^^^ Hope you have a heat gun (don't know if a hairdryer will do) to separate the old display from the frame.
^^^ Also they used glue instead of an adhesive layer to glue the screen down in that video.

Pecarlo1

I was so happy with my purchase, but now im thinking of selling as ive a huge issue with the phone. Which is 4g speeds. Im on 3 network and my speed barely go over 370kbps... Ive talked to 3 and was told all ok... Just checked speeds on my friends one plus6 and was amazed how fast it was... Is this redmi note 5 issue with any fixes or is it you get for what you paid for thing?

Ps speeds were always an issue since day one. But at this stage it is bothering me...

jgbyr

Pecarlo1 wrote: »

I was so happy with my purchase, but now im thinking of selling as ive a huge issue with the phone. Which is 4g speeds. Im on 3 network and my speed barely go over 370kbps... Ive talked to 3 and was told all ok... Just checked speeds on my friends one plus6 and was amazed how fast it was... Is this redmi note 5 issue with any fixes or is it you get for what you paid for thing?

Ps speeds were always an issue since day one. But at this stage it is bothering me...

I can't speak for 3 as I'm on Vodafone but I've no issues with the phone. Just did a speed test & getting 90 download & 35 up. It does sound like a setting on the phone if your friend is also on 3 network & speeds are fine.
Have you tried their sim in your phone to check the speed?

morgana

I'm with Tesco and they only recenrly enabled 4G usi g the 3 network. No speed issues at all. Did you check all the network settings like 4G preferred etc?

Kamili

corkie wrote: »

How to Disable Ads in MIUI Apps (Guide)
Last Updated: September 18, 2018 7:26 pm

So I've tried this to remove the blooming annoying adverts everywhere and in a lot of the apps listed in this there's no option to turn off the recommended content.. I did turn it off in the main settings app though, does this filter through? The ads are driving me bananas

0lddog

Kamili wrote: »

So I've tried this to remove the blooming annoying adverts everywhere and in a lot of the apps listed in this there's no option to turn off the recommended content.. I did turn it off in the main settings app though, does this filter through? The ads are driving me bananas

May not help you much but your post got me wondering how I dont seem to get any ads.

Maybe its because I'm not using any MIUI apps ? ( excuse the dumb question but what apps are MIUI apps ? )

Maybe it because so far I have not registered it ?

Maybe its because I use a very limited collection of software ? ( Firefox, VLC, stock camera, stock file manager, Viber, Yolla, Zoiper & some translation apps )

Where do the ads show up ?

Kamili

You hit the nail on the head, they show up in the mui apps.

0lddog

Kamili wrote: »

You hit the nail on the head, they show up in the mui apps.

What am I missing out on by, per chance, not using the MIUI apps ? ( apart from ads )

Conservative

I'm convinced the audio output levels (outside EU) has been messed with since MIUI 10.

Changed Switzerland, Israel to Ireland and back
and there definitely seems to be the same now.

Am I wrong?

biebiebie

Kamili wrote: »

You hit the nail on the head, they show up in the mui apps.

Funny I use several of the MIUI apps and I've never seen an ad, ever.
Although I'm now using MIUI.EU ROM, but even when I was stock I never noticed any.

Using the following
Phone Dialler
Contacts
FM radio
Messaging
Settings

Maybe I've just been lucky!

corkie

Three could start selling the RN5 from today.

0lddog

corkie wrote: »

Three could start selling the RN5 from today.

Might it be carrier locked to Three Ireland ?


( neat way to kibosh the dual sim functionality )

ImARebel

biebiebie wrote: »

Funny I use several of the MIUI apps and I've never seen an ad, ever.
Although I'm now using MIUI.EU ROM, but even when I was stock I never noticed any.

Using the following
Phone Dialler
Contacts
FM radio
Messaging
Settings

Maybe I've just been lucky!

I don't see any either ! and I use miui stuff all the time

corkie

corkie wrote: »

Three could start selling the RN5 from today.

0lddog wrote: »

Might it be carrier locked to Three Ireland ?


( neat way to kibosh the dual sim functionality )

At €199 for 32GB model it is overpriced, but free on Bill Pay (pay through the nose).

fixXxer

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0lddog

corkie wrote: »

At €199 for 32GB model it is overpriced, but free on Bill Pay (pay through the nose).

Overpriced - yes for retail but still many will see it as good value. ( For the VAT registered nett price similar to Honorbuy Europe ? )


What about the real question : Is it locked to Three Ireland ?



( or is it SIM free ? - isnt that how Three UK would offer it ? )

corkie

0lddog wrote: »

Overpriced - yes for retail but still many will see it as good value. ( For the VAT registered nett price similar to Honorbuy Europe ? )


What about the real question : Is it locked to Three Ireland ?



( or is it SIM free ? - isnt that how Three UK would offer it ? )

Posted that query for you in the Three Thread.

corkie

After 5 Months of use, the clips (bottom) on my GKK Case broke, for no apparent reason.

Removed the case recently to change SDCards.

I put a query in with the seller, if it is possible just to order the end parts, slightly hoping they might send me on replace bits.

If not may end up ordering another case on the 11/11.

Luckily, I have a backup Konsmart case, which doesn't offer the same protection.

What cases are people using at present?

Anyone order the Phone from Three and since they now stock the phone, has the shops got any accessories for it?

biebiebie

I've been using this case full time since I bought a selection of cases.
Find it's the best one for my needs.
Comfortable to hold and very lightweight.
Plus it has a kickstand which comes in useful for viewing media.
Certainly not as protective as the 360, but perhaps you're looking for a change?!

https://m.gearbest.com/cases-leather/pp_1688345.html?wid=1433363

corkie

@biebiebie Thanks, your case just looks like a clone of my backup Konsmart case

basill

Corkie.....exactly same thing happened to me a few weeks back. The bottom clip wouldn’t stay in the locked position. Ended up getting a spigen case off eBay rather than wait a month for something from China. The screen protector which came with the GKK isn’t compatible with the Spigen case unfortunately (makes the case sit slightly proud) but fortunately the seller included one that does.

corkie

Think I have found my next case!

ZNP 360 Degree Global Version For Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Case Full Cover Phone Case For Redmi Note 5 Pro With Tempered Glass

11/11 SALE € 2.80

Edit: - Found a preorder link for less. €2.06

0lddog

corkie wrote: »

Posted that query for you in the Three Thread.

Reply :

"Hi corkie

The phones aren't locked to Three, we use a global ROM and Dual SIM functionality has not been disabled. Hope this helps!

Thanks "


That should help them shift truck loads

Is this the first time that an Irish carrier has offered an unlocked dual SIM handset ?

corkie

0lddog wrote: »

Reply :

"Hi corkie

The phones aren't locked to Three, we use a global ROM and Dual SIM functionality has not been disabled. Hope this helps!

Thanks "


That should help them shift truck loads

Is this the first time that an Irish carrier has offered an unlocked dual SIM handset ?

Thanks for quoting the three forum, didn't visit today.

Only thing is the inflated prices and only offering 3/32gb version.

Good question about dual sim?

ImARebel

love the case - had to pre order one

corkie

ImARebel wrote: »

love the case - had to pre order one

What color did you go for? I picked Blue, must remember to put the final payment on it tomorrow. Wonder will the app notify me of the need to?