Replace my Nexus 7 2013. Suggestions?

galvo_clare

The Nexus is getting on a bit and no longer being updated. It still works grand for what I want it for (Videos while travelling mainly) but maybe time to think of changing. No hurry on me though.
Won’t compromise on battery life or screen resolution. Would love an sd card slot.

Any thoughts?

TIA

squawker

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-Pad-4-Plus-4G-FDD-LTE-Tablet-PC-4GB-128GB-Gold-402841.html

make sure to buy for a European warehouse to escape duty

galvo_clare

squawker wrote: »

https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-Pad-4-Plus-4G-FDD-LTE-Tablet-PC-4GB-128GB-Gold-402841.html

make sure to buy for a European warehouse to escape duty

Looks like a decent spec alright but might be a bit big for what I want. Thanks anyway.

chrisire

https://www.honorbuy.com/1469-xiaomi-mi-pad-4-64gb-tablet-black.html?search_query=mi+pad&results=654

squawker

galvo_clare wrote: »

Looks like a decent spec alright but might be a bit big for what I want. Thanks anyway.

as posed above there is an 8in version

but shop around between honorbuy / euglobal / geekbuying /etc

galvo_clare

Think that 8 inch version might be ideal. Pretty much same size as the Nexus and you can get a proper cover for it.
Will research it but I like the look of it.

Thanks

squawker wrote: »

as posed above there is an 8in version

but shop around between honorbuy / euglobal / geekbuying /etc

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

Think that 8 inch version might be ideal. Pretty much same size as the Nexus and you can get a proper cover for it.
Will research it but I like the look of it.

Thanks

Let us know how you get on - looks a decent tablet.

opus

I got a Huawei MediaPad M3 8" to replace my N7 towards the end of last year when Argos were having a deal on it, think is was ~€310 at the time & I had a few vouchers to throw in. The Xiaomi looks to be better value though.

Peatys

galvo_clare wrote: »

The Nexus is getting on a bit and no longer being updated. It still works grand for what I want it for (Videos while travelling mainly).

Any thoughts?

TIA

https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/development/rom-t3569067

budhabob

I picked up an Amazon Fire 32gb for €35 last December - Dixon's in the airport. It's nothing spectacular, but I only use it for videos while travelling and it delivers that perfectly.

galvo_clare

Peatys wrote: »

https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7-2013/development/rom-t3569067

Thanks. Will give that a whirl too. It's not as if I have a warranty to void. I've done similar before so it shouldn't be a big deal.

galvo_clare

budhabob wrote: »

I picked up an Amazon Fire 32gb for €35 last December - Dixon's in the airport. It's nothing spectacular, but I only use it for videos while travelling and it delivers that perfectly.

Fire is grand as a cheap tablet but the screen isn't good enough for what I want.

Looking at the Xiaomi, I think it ticks all the boxes. As far as I can tell it ships with a Chinese ROM and you have to add google play yourself (possibly sideloaded). No great issue with that. The last cheap Chinese tablet I got I had to flash a new ROM before anything worked but it was fine after that.

Any thoughts on whether a USB-C to HDMI adapter would work or not?

TIA

The Orb

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/lenovo-tab-4-plus-8-tablet-16-gb-black-10165602-pdt.html?awc=5297_1537033206_ca1006c2a6584f88b8c67b18d3fc83d7&utm_source=Pricespy+Ltd&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affiliate

Great value, have one myself.

OldMrBrennan83

I got that lenovo in the bargain thing a while back and, while it's grand, I find it very stuttery and it will never see an update from Nougat. My 2013 Nexus 7 probably runs smoother.

Invincible

I replaced a Nexus 7 stuck on boot loop with a Huawei M3 8.4" 4GB/32GB Octocore, €199 + p+p off Amazon.de.

galvo_clare

UsedToWait wrote: »

Let us know how you get on - looks a decent tablet.

Just pulled the trigger with honorbuy. Worked out around €250 for the 4/64 version with case, glass protection etc.
Looking forward to seeing how it performs.

budhabob

Invincible wrote: »

I replaced a Nexus 7 stuck on boot loop with a Huawei M3 8.4" 4GB/32GB Octocore, €199 + p+p off Amazon.de.

That's what happened my Nexus 7 too, gutted so I was.

biebiebie

The Orb wrote: »

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/computing/tablets-and-ereaders/tablets/lenovo-tab-4-plus-8-tablet-16-gb-black-10165602-pdt.html?awc=5297_1537033206_ca1006c2a6584f88b8c67b18d3fc83d7&utm_source=Pricespy+Ltd&utm_medium=Affiliate&utm_campaign=Affiliate

Great value, have one myself.

Although that has a micro SD slot, 16gb is woeful these days.
I'd recommend 64gb, or 32gb at an absolute bare minimum.

Although if you're only streaming and not installing anything then 16gb might be doable, but personally I wouldn't recommend it.

galvo_clare

biebiebie wrote: »

Although that has a micro SD slot, 16gb is woeful these days.
I'd recommend 64gb, or 32gb at an absolute bare minimum.

Although if you're only streaming and not installing anything then 16gb might be doable, but personally I wouldn't recommend it.

Wouldn’t go near 16gb alright. Nexus has 32 and quickly fills. I’m using Netflix downloads more and more and they can quickly eat memory.
I have a micro usb/usb combo drive for other video files and it’s fine but a stock Nexus can only access it through its own app and it sticks out the side. A proper sd card is a better solution.

ouxbbkqtswdfaw

What about samsung galaxy tab s2 8 t719, takes a sim card.

elysium321

I had to replace my Nexus 7, the 2012 version though. I went for the Huawei Mediapad M3 8" and am happy with that. I got it off Amazon UK for £163 and free delivery to Ireland. Good value for money given its specs.

galvo_clare

galvo_clare wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger with honorbuy. Worked out around €250 for the 4/64 version with case, glass protection etc.
Looking forward to seeing how it performs.

Gearbest had a flash sale this morning so I cancelled honorbuy and took up that option. Saved roughly €30 I reckon. Base price of the tablet is just under €200 which is very good.

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

Gearbest had a flash sale this morning so I cancelled honorbuy and took up that option. Saved roughly €30 I reckon. Base price of the tablet is just under €200 which is very good.

As long as you don't have to deal with their Customer Service, should be ok - personally, I wouldn't buy anything of value from GB..

galvo_clare

UsedToWait wrote: »

As long as you don't have to deal with their Customer Service, should be ok - personally, I wouldn't buy anything of value from GB..

I've bought from them before. Never had any problems with them. Hope for the best.
In the process now of updating my Nexus to Nougat.

Peatys

budhabob wrote: »

That's what happened my Nexus 7 too, gutted so I was.

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.androidpit.com/how-to-reset-the-nexus-7-2013%3famp=true

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

Gearbest had a flash sale this morning so I cancelled honorbuy and took up that option. Saved roughly €30 I reckon. Base price of the tablet is just under €200 which is very good.

Any sign of the Mi Pad yet Galvo?


Anyone else got one?


Really keen on getting one, would love to read some reviews..

galvo_clare

galvo_clare wrote: »

Gearbest had a flash sale this morning so I cancelled honorbuy and took up that option. Saved roughly €30 I reckon. Base price of the tablet is just under €200 which is very good.

you'll have to pay VAT on Gearbest tho taking away the saving? plus honorbuy should ship quicker?

this tech guy is very knowledgeable. started out on tablets but now covers phones and laptops also

https://techtablets.com/recommended-chinese-tablets-brands/

take a look at the section down the page on

Under $200 / Best value for money 7.9″ fully lamianted Android tablets:

galvo_clare

UsedToWait wrote: »

Any sign of the Mi Pad yet Galvo?


Anyone else got one?


Really keen on getting one, would love to read some reviews..

Hopefully it's on the way. I'll report on it when it arrives. In the meantime I've rooted my Nexus so I can read the USB drive directly. I don't think I'll bother loading a new ROM.

galvo_clare

Well, I got away with it on a drone last year from gb so fingers crossed.

glasso wrote: »

you'll have to pay VAT on Gearbest tho taking away the saving? plus honorbuy should ship quicker?

this tech guy is very knowledgeable. started out on tablets but now covers phones and laptops also

https://techtablets.com/recommended-chinese-tablets-brands/

take a look at the section down the page on

Under $200 / Best value for money 7.9″ fully lamianted Android tablets:

galvo_clare

The Mi Pad on gearbest says it's the global version, honorbuy says theirs is 'Chinese and English only'. gb are now saying the dispatch time is 7-14 days which is a bit ridiculous.

Tempted now to cancel and buy from honorbuy but does anyone know what the difference is between the two versions or is there any difference?

glasso wrote: »

you'll have to pay VAT on Gearbest tho taking away the saving? plus honorbuy should ship quicker?

this tech guy is very knowledgeable. started out on tablets but now covers phones and laptops also

https://techtablets.com/recommended-chinese-tablets-brands/

take a look at the section down the page on

Under $200 / Best value for money 7.9″ fully lamianted Android tablets:

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

The Mi Pad on gearbest says it's the global version, honorbuy says theirs is 'Chinese and English only'. gb are now saying the dispatch time is 7-14 days which is a bit ridiculous.

Tempted now to cancel and buy from honorbuy but does anyone know what the difference is between the two versions or is there any difference?

As far as I know, only the Chinese version is available, which has English and Chinese languages only.

I'm not 100%, so don't take as gospel

galvo_clare

UsedToWait wrote: »

As far as I know, only the Chinese version is available, which has English and Chinese languages only.

I'm not 100%, so don't take as gospel

I'm reading about a global ROM though, which apparently has all languages and comes with google play. Probably better off with that version I reckon.

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

I'm reading about a global ROM though, which apparently has all languages and comes with google play. Probably better off with that version I reckon.

I'd be putting a custom rom on it, or xiaomi.eu at least.


The only worry I have at the back of my mind (Corkie on here will know) was that there may have been something recently about xiaomi not unlocking the bootloader of Chinese versions sold on the global market in future?
Will check this before ordering.


If you see a genuine global version, let us know - I have a feeling it's not released yet tho'

Zagato

galvo_clare wrote: »

The Mi Pad on gearbest says it's the global version, honorbuy says theirs is 'Chinese and English only'. gb are now saying the dispatch time is 7-14 days which is a bit ridiculous/quote]

I ordered my mí pad 4 plus from honor buy
on Sunday, and arrived at DHL depot this morning. Unfortunately I didn't get the promised text to say it had arrived so won't be able to collect until tomorrow

UsedToWait

Zagato wrote: »

I ordered my mí pad 4 plus from honor buy
on Sunday, and arrived at DHL depot this morning. Unfortunately I didn't get the promised text to say it had arrived so won't be able to collect until tomorrow

Let us know what you think of it, if you don't mind.


Am itching to buy, but trying to hold off to 11.11, to see if there's any deals..

padair

galvo_clare wrote: »

The Nexus is getting on a bit and no longer being updated. It still works grand for what I want it for (Videos while travelling mainly) but maybe time to think of changing. No hurry on me though.
Won’t compromise on battery life or screen resolution. Would love an sd card slot.

Any thoughts?

TIA

Flash tablet with new os, linoage os, will get you another year out of it

corkie

UsedToWait wrote: »

I'd be putting a custom rom on it, or xiaomi.eu at least.


The only worry I have at the back of my mind (Corkie on here will know) was that there may have been something recently about xiaomi not unlocking the bootloader of Chinese versions sold on the global market in future?
Will check this before ordering.


If you see a genuine global version, let us know - I have a feeling it's not released yet tho'

corkie wrote: »

[Xiaomi][Others] Important Announcement About Flashing Mi Phones Manufactured by China!

"Here's something VERY important before you flash or update the ROM.

1. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Chinese market are not able to run MIUI Global ROM.
2. Xiaomi Phones manufactured for Global markets are not able to run MIUI China ROM.

We highly recommend you to buy Xiaomi Phones via official or authorized sales channels and double check the system infomation before flashing or updating. "


Applies to new purchases and phones purchased from now on. Older devices probably still can be flashed. It is unclear.

It maybe that you just can't lock the bootloader again if you change version.

I believe you can unlock, but not relock the bootloader if you change version of MIUI rom. Should not matter if your using a custom rom, as it is generally not recommend to lock bootloaders on them.

UsedToWait

corkie wrote: »

I believe you can unlock, but not relock the bootloader if you change version of MIUI rom. Should not matter if your using a custom rom, as it is generally not recommend to lock bootloaders on them.

Cheers corkie - appreciated

Zagato

corkie wrote: »

I believe you can unlock, but not relock the bootloader if you change version of MIUI rom. Should not matter if your using a custom rom, as it is generally not recommend to lock bootloaders on them.

Read somewhere about requesting permission which takes up to 360hrs....

UsedToWait

Zagato wrote: »

Read somewhere about requesting permission which takes up to 360hrs....

Yeah, that's true for all but the poco F1, but ok in my book if it stops retailers putting malware infested roms onto the phones they're selling.


Had to wait 360 hrs for my Redmi Note 5 pro, but I just reboxed it and waited - frustrating, but understandable imo

Zagato

UsedToWait wrote: »

Yeah, that's true for all but the poco F1, but ok in my book if it stops retailers putting malware infested roms onto the phones they're selling.


Had to wait 360 hrs for my Redmi Note 5 pro, but I just reboxed it and waited - frustrating, but understandable imo

Aahh, wasn't sure why but that makes a lot of sense.

corkie

And for newer devices it is now up to 720 hours for bootloader unlock.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/bootloader

UsedToWait

corkie wrote: »

And for newer devices it is now up to 720 hours for bootloader unlock.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/bootloader

That's a bit much, but I'll still get the MiPad 4 I reckon - hopefully they don't go full Huawei and refuse unlocking altogether..

UsedToWait

galvo_clare wrote: »

Looking at the Xiaomi [Mi Pad 4] I think it ticks all the boxes

galvo_clare wrote: »

Just pulled the trigger with honorbuy. Worked out around €250 for the 4/64 version with case, glass protection etc.
Looking forward to seeing how it performs.

UsedToWait wrote: »

Let us know what you think of it, if you don't mind.


Am itching to buy, but trying to hold off to 11.11, to see if there's any deals..

So I held off till 11.11 and picked it up this morning on Aliexpress - €187 it came to with various seller and Ali coupons.


Shipping from Spain, so no customs, but had to send to Parcel Wizard as the Spain warehouse don't ship to Ireland.



Can't wait to try it, but dreading the 720hr wait to unlock the bootloader..


On the look out for a good case, if anyone has one..

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

So I held off till 11.11 and picked it up this morning on Aliexpress - €187 it came to with various seller and Ali coupons.


Shipping from Spain, so no customs, but had to send to Parcel Wizard as the Spain warehouse don't ship to Ireland.



Can't wait to try it, but dreading the 720hr wait to unlock the bootloader..


On the look out for a good case, if anyone has one..

let us know how you get on with that. you're unlocking bootloader to put on eu rom is it?

thanks for ali link - looks like a good option for buying.

let us know how long it will take from order to delivery?

what coupons did you get for ali and how?

UsedToWait

glasso wrote: »

let us know how you get on with that. you're unlocking bootloader to put on eu rom is it?

thanks for ali link - looks like a good option for buying.

let us know how long it will take from order to delivery?

what coupons did you get for ali and how?

Yes, will use xiaomi.eu until official Lineage / RR Rom available (xiaomi haven't released the code to allow the devs to work on proper custom roms yet)
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Will update when it's delivered..
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Under the listing there's 2 options for coupons - select coupons and seller coupons - I just clicked both - total price was $211.25 including postage to Parcel Wizard..

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

Yes, will use xiaomi.eu until official Lineage / RR Rom available (xiaomi haven't released the code to allow the devs to work on proper custom roms yet)
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Will update when it's delivered..
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Under the listing there's 2 options for coupons - select coupons and seller coupons - I just clicked both - total price was $211.25 including postage to Parcel Wizard..

went ahead and ordered also. went for the option of the included case to save buying one somewhere else.

in advance of the long wait for bootloader unlock here is how to install play store (from xiaomi)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2wC9mTq5iQ

galvo_clare

Got caught by customs. Took weeks to get from China then nearly a fortnight in Portlaoise. Finally got an email from revenue demanding the invoice so they could assess the duty owed.
Should have gone with an eu warehouse even if it wasn’t an international rom.

UsedToWait

UsedToWait wrote: »

Yes, will use xiaomi.eu until official Lineage / RR Rom available (xiaomi haven't released the code to allow the devs to work on proper custom roms yet)
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Will update when it's delivered..
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Under the listing there's 2 options for coupons - select coupons and seller coupons - I just clicked both - total price was $211.25 including postage to Parcel Wizard..

no sign of shipment yet for me - you? are you going to extend processing time on ali if no shipment?
guessing that with the 11/11 thing that there is a backlog

UsedToWait

glasso wrote: »

no sign of shipment yet for me - you? are you going to extend processing time on ali if no shipment?
guessing that with the 11/11 thing that there is a backlog

Not yet either - messaged them earlier and got a generic 'we are preparing your order' response..


Yeah, I'll likely extend processing time - have 1 day 10hrs left till it finalises, so I'll do it tomorrow - they've good feedback, so I imagine they'll come through..


$30+ billion spent on Ali on 11.11 - gotta take a bit of time to sort all those orders!