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

Klopp

I ordered a iaomiX redmi note 4x and it has MIUI installed not Android.

Can someone point me in the right direction where i can download Android One with steps and install it on this device?

corkie

Klopp wrote: »

I ordered a iaomiX redmi note 4x and it has MIUI installed not Android.

Can someone point me in the right direction where i can download Android One with steps and install it on this device?

You can not put Android One on the device. You should have researched the device before hand and got the Mi A1, if you wanted that.

The options open to you, is to unlock the device and flash a custom rom of your choosing.

You might get more assistance in the device thread here.

wiz569

Snake Plisken wrote: »

I recommend Nillkin brand of glass screen protector used them on iPhones and currently on my one plus great here is a link to seller I use parcel motel and usually have them within 2 weeks
Nillkin Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Tempered Glass Amazing H Screen Protector Glass For Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Global Version
http://s.aliexpress.com/JVRR3yyi?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard

Your link was borked :pac:

https://aliexpress.com/item/Nillkin-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-5-Tempered-Glass-Amazing-H-Screen-Protector-Glass-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note/32856977365.html?shortkey=JVRR3yyi&addresstype=600

south

Discodog wrote: »

One was ordered with the phone & it broke.

Do you or anyone have an ali link for ones that fit with the right cutouts ?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/TOBOCLOO-Full-Tempered-Glass-For-Xiaomi-RedMi-Note5-Note-5-Pro-Global-Version-5-99-inch/32861801492.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.79784c4dinLTOF

Ordered these on the 8th of June and the arrived on Monday last. Perfect fit.

robie5

Hi all, well bought the phone, its in Gatwick. Getting excited. That was till I went into the guys in MY TAXI . Yes I drive a taxi. They tell me there can be issues with the GPS on Xiaomi phones and their app. Didn't specify which models though. Anyone know of ant gps issues ? An example he said it would freeze in one location and then phone would need to be restarted to begin in new area.

corkie

robie5 wrote: »

Hi all, well bought the phone, its in Gatwick. Getting excited. That was till I went into the guys in MY TAXI . Yes I drive a taxi. They tell me there can be issues with the GPS on Xiaomi phones and their app. Didn't specify which models though. Anyone know of ant gps issues ? An example he said it would freeze in one location and then phone would need to be restarted to begin in new area.

Have two snapdragon xiaomi devices and never had a problem with GPS.

Kenzo + Whyred

Some reports of bad GPS on Mediatek devices!

chrisire

robie5 wrote: »

Hi all, well bought the phone, its in Gatwick. Getting excited. That was till I went into the guys in MY TAXI . Yes I drive a taxi. They tell me there can be issues with the GPS on Xiaomi phones and their app. Didn't specify which models though. Anyone know of ant gps issues ? An example he said it would freeze in one location and then phone would need to be restarted to begin in new area.

My dad is a taxi driver and uses that app,he has the note 5 about a month now with no problems.

robie5

thanks chrisire. would you double check with him? Would rather sell it on than open it and it not work. Not much came up on google about it. He said to me "because they are calibrated in China they no good for European market". Im no it guy but that doesn't make sense. That would mean half the phones wouldn't be working here.

allthedoyles

My understanding of it all is that the RN5 needs B20 to work with GPS in Ireland.
Am I wrong ?

wiz569

allthedoyles wrote: »

My understanding of it all is that the RN5 needs B20 to work with GPS in Ireland.
Am I wrong ?

You are wrong

B20 allows 4g connection out in the sticks so to speak, if using data connection for GPS assist 3g will work fine.

Discodog

Snake Plisken wrote: »

I recommend Nillkin brand of glass screen protector used them on iPhones and currently on my one plus great here is a link to seller I use parcel motel and usually have them within 2 weeks
Nillkin Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Tempered Glass Amazing H Screen Protector Glass For Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro Global Version
http://s.aliexpress.com/JVRR3yyi?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard

Nilkin are good but I don't like the notch design. The full screen ones are better.

Bobby_D

robie5 wrote: »

Hi all, well bought the phone, its in Gatwick. Getting excited. That was till I went into the guys in MY TAXI . Yes I drive a taxi. They tell me there can be issues with the GPS on Xiaomi phones and their app. Didn't specify which models though. Anyone know of ant gps issues ? An example he said it would freeze in one location and then phone would need to be restarted to begin in new area.

I think when xiaomi were using the early mediatek chipsets there were issues with the gps and other chinese brands also had the same issue, They got a bad name for their gps capability around this time i had poor dps on an old jiayu and neo (oither chinese brands) that I have owned i the past.
Where as the redmi note 5 pro uses a snapdragon soc and I havent had any issues when using the gps.
Granted I only us it when cycling or tracking my runs but its pinpoint even when running on grass or hills in the local park and not on the roads.
I have been happy with its performance over the last 3 weeks or so, but wouldnt use it as much as you would in fairness.

chrisire

robie5 wrote: »

thanks chrisire. would you double check with him? Would rather sell it on than open it and it not work. Not much came up on google about it. He said to me "because they are calibrated in China they no good for European market". Im no it guy but that doesn't make sense. That would mean half the phones wouldn't be working here.

Yep it all works fine for him,before it he had the Xioami Mi Max 2 and never had a problem with that one either,he has the app running nearly all day with no issues whatsoever.

biebiebie

robie5 wrote: »

Hi all, well bought the phone, its in Gatwick. Getting excited

How long did it take to get to Gatwick from your first dispatch email?

ryaner777

Just got this screen protector and case from honorbuy

https://www.honorbuy.com/1361-full-cover-protection-tempered-glass-screen-protector-for-redmi-note-5-global-versionredmi-note-5.html

https://www.honorbuy.com/1366-smart-view-flip-leather-case-for-redmi-note-5-global-versionredmi-note-5.html

Would not recommend either one. No matter how I try and fit the glass, it leave a wavy multi coloured lines across the screen. I've used the wipes included and multiple screens( I ordered a few as they were cheap) I've fitted loads of theses over the years and this model is very poor

The case is cheaply made, it's not "leather" as advertised and it doesn't close fully. Also the window is a really cheap plastic that makes the screen look awful.

corkie

@ryaner777 Did you let your device, dry out after using the wipes?

I didn't and had moisture bubble, under the glass for a while.

I removed the protector and dried out my device. But the protector still kept a small bit of damp.

I only see the moisture bubble at night time, and it doesn't affect the look of the display.

It is not as bad, as it was originally.

ryaner777

Yeah, even used multiple clothes as well as the one included for drying in the included with the screen and ones I have for my eye glasses to make sure there was nothing on it.

Unless, it's something to do with the temperature at the moment or the moisture content in the air where I am. I'll give it another try later with one of the spares I bought.

They fit really well and all the holes are cut out correctly in case anyone was wondering.

dougm1970

got my one (present for my son) this morning...its thursday today and i ordered on honorbuy on monday.
i have had amoled screens so long i dont like any phone not amoled as it strains my eyes...but this phone has an exceptional non amoled screen...despite the impression youtube videos gave me it gets very bright.
also...camera is a lot better than expected...i feel lucky to have got a model with 1.9 apature rather than 2.2 which i also see listed.
the theme store is very good. s9 theme changes menu buttons too so its really like one.
yes, i am more impressed than i had hoped or expected.
i spent an hour adding apps etc wallpaper and such things...and battery was at 92% !!
love little things too...recent apps menu look...double tap to wake (a feature i love and my samsung s8+ hasnt got)
no issues at all setting it up. hopefully all ok when i give it to him and add his sim card....waiting on a case and tempered glass, not a hope hes getting it unprotected.

dougm1970

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corkie

Official LineageOS Rom due soon!

Status update
So many people have been asking about Official status for Los and we would like to announce that Whyred is now an OFFICIAL device. It took us sometime due to busy schedule.

We would like to thank one of the best whyred dev @GuaiYiHU (Mokee dev) for his support all along and our testers, of course, @mihran_thalhath @Venu_GopalU @xs9627 @zyu0090, @cdutsov
and @abhishek987 for guiding with the official process .

Here is the source....I hope we can see some contribution which would improve the user experience rather than just leech off in the name of open source.
https://github.com/Whyred-Dev

F.Y.I for people who dont know about OFFICIAL los requirements..have a look
https://github.com/LineageOS/charter

Quote Taken from this XDA Thread!


Now the choice, stay on RR, which I'm enjoying using or switch back to not as feature rich LOS.

I wonder what others will do?

biebiebie

What's the advantages of these ROMs? Ok so I know about ad blocking, CPU/GPU over locking/under clocking etc.

I used to do it a lot back in the day, XDA being my favourite haunt.

But to be honest in the end I found it too much effort and troublesome in the long run. Too much hair pulling and late nights spent recovering my phone so it'd be usable the following day!

Maybe it's an old bug I'll find myself falling back into with the redmi note 5!!

allthedoyles

"Select to speak" will not work on my RN5.
The floating icon will just not appear on the home screen.
Has anyone got any ideas?

captain_boycott

allthedoyles wrote: »

"Select to speak" will not work on my RN5.
The floating icon will just not appear on the home screen.
Has anyone got any ideas?

I needed to restart the phone after enabling it in settings before the icon appeared

jamesbondings

Is there any youtube video on setting this up or can it be used straight out of the box? Or any must have apps that we wouldnt have ever considered before to enhance the phone.....have 0 interest in rooting the phone though...thanks in advance

corkie

biebiebie wrote: »

What's the advantages of these ROMs? Ok so I know about ad blocking, CPU/GPU over locking/under clocking etc.

I used to do it a lot back in the day, XDA being my favourite haunt.

But to be honest in the end I found it too much effort and troublesome in the long run. Too much hair pulling and late nights spent recovering my phone so it'd be usable the following day!

Maybe it's an old bug I'll find myself falling back into with the redmi note 5!!

Probably a matter of choice for some people. Custom roms offer more customization or stock android over MIUI. I used MIUI (Xiaomi.eu) over a year on my kenzo and was happy enough with it until, latest android version was no longer available for it.

Main reason i use them now, there is support for xposed, trusted devices, etc. Plus lack of MIUI adware/spyware on custom roms. MIUI has software from a untrusted Cheetah Mobile source builtin. Cleaner app and Game boost are examples.

Got use to custom rom and xposed on my Kenzo and wanted the same features on WHYRED.

allthedoyles wrote: »

"Select to speak" will not work on my RN5.
The floating icon will just not appear on the home screen.
Has anyone got any ideas?

@captain_boycott replied to you, I can not assist you because not using MIUI. But if you can not get MIUI implementation to work have you tried the talkback app as an alternative?

jamesbondings wrote: »

Is there any youtube video on setting this up or can it be used straight out of the box? Or any must have apps that we wouldnt have ever considered before to enhance the phone.....have 0 interest in rooting the phone though...thanks in advance

Can be used out of the box, but maybe consider debloating it of some apps.

Rooting is required for GCam Ports apps. which are the only apps that i can think of to enhance the device.

If you don't like MIUI launcher, maybe a custom one.

dinneenp

Hi,
Happy to buy the note 5 Pro this weekend, don't want a custom ROM. Where's best place to buy that doesn't take weeks to deliver?

Thanks,
Pa

corkie

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
Happy to buy the note 5 Pro this weekend, don't want a custom ROM. Where's best place to buy that doesn't take weeks to deliver?

Thanks,
Pa

Honorbuy have a quick turn around from Order to delivery.

jgbyr

corkie wrote: »

Plus lack of MIUI adware/spyware on custom roms. MIUI has software from a untrusted Cheetah Mobile source builtin. Cleaner app and Game boost are examples.

So is this device really safe to get without installing a custom rom if MIUI has such issues?
Thanks

mmatz

dinneenp wrote: »

Hi,
Happy to buy the note 5 Pro this weekend, don't want a custom ROM. Where's best place to buy that doesn't take weeks to deliver?

Mine arrived from Goldway right this morning. Exactly 10 days since I ordered it.

captain_boycott

ryaner777 wrote: »

They fit really well and all the holes are cut out correctly in case anyone was wondering.

@ryaner777, is this the type of screen protector you got from honorbuy (black version perhaps)?



If so, then think you'll find on closer inspection, unless mine & others were part of a bad batch, that whilst the openings are there, they are not cut out over the camera or the light detector, resulting in glare in selfies and also the auto-brightness feature not working very well

captain_boycott

corkie wrote: »

Honorbuy have a quick turn around from Order to delivery.

+1 for honorbuy, or also same 48hour turnaround from geekbuying if you select the IT warehouse.

dinneenp

corkie wrote: »

Honorbuy have a quick turn around from Order to delivery.

Thanks, was just about to order and noticed that's the 5 and not the 5 pro. Can't find the pro version on Honorbuy.

On https://www.kimovil.com/ it's coming up as 'not available'....hhhmmm

allthedoyles

Have another issue today with my RN5. The Wi-Fi range is poor.
I lose signal just outside my back door which is only 9 metres from the modem.
Have checked our other Wi-Fi devices and they all have a longer range.

captain_boycott

dinneenp wrote: »

Thanks, was just about to order and noticed that's the 5 and not the 5 pro. Can't find the pro version on Honorbuy.

On https://www.kimovil.com/ it's coming up as 'not available'....hhhmmm

its the Note 5 Global version you are after, not the pro (the Pro is for the India market)

dinneenp

captain_boycott wrote: »

its the Note 5 Global version you are after, not the pro (the Pro is for the India market)

Thanks. So the Pro, which has a better camera/dual lenses is for the Indian market and the global version doesn't- correct?

If so it's probably still the best all rounder Android for that price- correct? If so I'll go for it anyway.

Pa

captain_boycott

dinneenp wrote: »

Thanks. So the Pro, which has a better camera/dual lenses is for the Indian market and the global version doesn't- correct?

Pa

Xiaomi sure don't make it easy with their different model numbers in different markets! But to clarify, the RN5 Global version has dual lens camera/636 snapdragon processor

dinneenp

captain_boycott wrote: »

Xiaomi sure don't make it easy with their different model numbers in different markets! But to clarify, the RN5 Global version has dual lens camera/636 snapdragon processor

Thanks for the quick reply. It's a 'fair bit' larger than my MI5S but I'm sure I'll adjust to it.

Now to find as slim a case that'll protect it from falls and I'm done.

captain_boycott

dinneenp wrote: »

Now to find as slim a case that'll protect it from falls and I'm done.

See Corkies post #341. I've ordered one, just hope it arrives before I drop it! In the meantime, the Note 5 comes with a gel case included so at least it has some protection

corkie

dinneenp wrote: »

Thanks, was just about to order and noticed that's the 5 and not the 5 pro. Can't find the pro version on Honorbuy.

On https://www.kimovil.com/ it's coming up as 'not available'....hhhmmm

dinneenp wrote: »

Thanks. So the Pro, which has a better camera/dual lenses is for the Indian market and the global version doesn't- correct?

If so it's probably still the best all rounder Android for that price- correct? If so I'll go for it anyway.

Pa

I Know it doesn't look like it when comparing specs, but the Global/Chinese RN5 version has better camera's than the Indian RN5 Pro (Only available in India, because they have Redmi 5 Plus rebranded as RN5).

Just like the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Pro, the Redmi Note 5 launched in China also sports a 12-megapixel primary rear camera with 1.25μm pixel size sensor, but it flaunts a larger aperture of f/1.9 as compared to f/2.2. The secondary snapper on the back remains the same 5-megapixel sensor. The phone also comes with Dual PD dual-core speed focus for accurate and fast focusing on the subject. However, the handset has a 13MP front snapper as compared to the 20MP shooter on the Indian version.

https://hub.91mobiles.com/xiaomi-redmi-note-5-china-launch-price-features-specifications/

jgbyr wrote: »

So is this device really safe to get without installing a custom rom if MIUI has such issues?
Thanks

As safe as nearly any other device, that may have apps that call home features. Been aware of the Issue's, you take steps to avoid the apps calling home.

biebiebie

corkie wrote: »

As safe as nearly any other device, that may have apps that call home features. Been aware of the Issue's, you take steps to avoid the apps calling home.

Any guide to accomplish this Corkie?
Sorry if you already linked to it.
I've taken note of the debloat link on Reddit, not sure if that covers the home call? Or does that need the flashing of a ROM?

fixXxer

biebiebie wrote: »

Any guide to accomplish this Corkie?
Sorry if you already linked to it.
I've taken note of the debloat link on Reddit, not sure if that covers the home call? Or does that need the flashing of a ROM?

The easiest way is to reflash the whole ROM, otherwise you're trying to disable individual apps and services.

biebiebie

Which ROM is closest to original MIUI but has the home call removed then?

fixXxer

biebiebie wrote: »

Which ROM is closest to original MIUI but has the home call removed then?

I'd recommend this http://en.miui.com/

But Corkie might have better suggestions

corkie

[MIUI] Debloating and Stop apps from reporting home.

biebiebie wrote: »

Any guide to accomplish this Corkie?
Sorry if you already linked to it.
I've taken note of the debloat link on Reddit, not sure if that covers the home call? Or does that need the flashing of a ROM?

fixxxer wrote: »

The easiest way is to reflash the whole ROM, otherwise you're trying to disable individual apps and services.

Reflashing a rom, would probably restore removed apps.

biebiebie wrote: »

Which ROM is closest to original MIUI but has the home call removed then?

Xiaomi.eu is a rom based on China MIUI with most of the debloating done. (Although still has some apps and reports it is not stable on the whyred at present)

^^^ There is others but not as popular such MiUiPro

This is the custom MIUI ROM that most people prefer. It's an unofficial MIUI ROM based on the official China ROM, with more display languages available (most European and some Asian languages), Google Play services pre-installed and all bloatware removed. It's getting updated when the China ROMs are. Benefits over the official Global ROM (source: xiaomi.eu):

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/roms/unofficial#wiki_xiaomi.eu_rom_.28download_here.29

The reddit tool for debloating, only allows you remove apps that are safe to do so.

Also if you update your rom, the apps may return. If your rooted an easier option is to freeze the apps in question with TiBu and they still stay frozen with updates. Also safer to freeze apps and see if they have adverse effect on the device.

As I don't use MIUI, I have not done the process myself.

One example app, Cleaner App, there is options when using it to choose not to send a log of apps/files cleaned to there servers.

Other apps, you want to use, just deny them permission to use the Data/Wifi, if it won't effect the use of the app.

It was also possible before to turn off ads + app suggestions in MIUI apps (settings of the apps), but not sure if it is still possible.


Edit: - I have a feeling that MIUI Cleaner installed as part of system apps in my Redmi Note 5 is actually Cheetah Cleaner in disguise.

Edit 2: -

Uninstalling bundled Facebook App Manager apps in Global dev 8.1.25 destabilizes MIUI
submitted 4 months ago * by error_museum

A little heads up to anyone who's bothered.

MIUI introduced 3 system-level Facebook apps, as of Global dev 8.1.25. These are namely:

Facebook App Installer
Facebook App Manager
Facebook Services

jgbyr

So an adblocker app that can also deny Internet access to an app would sort this out also. Is that correct?

corkie

jgbyr wrote: »

So an adblocker app that can also deny Internet access to an app would sort this out also. Is that correct?

Forgot about that as an another option. Don't like VPN based adblockers, because you can not use another VPN at the same-time.

Adaway app [Root] has a feature of "Log DNS Requests", so you can detect urls to block.

Done it to make sure MX Player doesn't get to show me ads.

India’s Times Internet buys popular video app MX Player for $140M to get into streaming

jgbyr

Thanks that's good to know. I gave up rooting a long time ago so use Adguard now which can block Internet access. Something to consider for apps when I purchase this.

Discodog

Has anyone tried charging with a powerpack ? My friend's Note 5 won't charge & neither will my Note 4. But mine charges perfectly in the car.

corkie

Discodog wrote: »

Has anyone tried charging with a powerpack ? My friend's Note 5 won't charge & neither will my Note 4. But mine charges perfectly in the car.

You sparked my curiosity!

So I just connected my RN5 to my Aukey PowerBank, and have no problem charging at full mA. 1,670 mA and Accubattery is reporting 1 hour to charge fully from 50%. Edit:- took 1h 35m to charge as it slows down when you get to higher percentages.

I first tried with a cheap cable, I got with a headset and was only getting half the mA. So check your cable your using with your powerbank.


Powerbank used: -

Aukey 20000mAh Portable External Battery Charger Power Bank with AIPower Tech [PB-N15]
^^^ Bought December 2015.

Model I have: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHjYAOWswBU

Discodog

I tried a different cable & my Note 4 charges