Xiaomi expanding to UK / Ireland

corkie

@corsav6
@Patww79

Possible to Debloat Xiaomi MIUI without root, just use ADB.

Also most MIUI system ads can be disabled.

Have both the Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] and 3[Kenzo].
^^^ Both running custom roms.

Shefwedfan wrote: »

Who cares about the phones

LOL, funny comment in a thread and forum dedicated to Android Devices which mainly means phones.

celticsfan

corkie wrote: »

Have both the Redmi Note 5[WHYRED] and 3[Kenzo].
^^^ Both running custom roms.

Ah I see those are roms in the brackets?? any thoughts on Lineage OS rom??? haven't rooted a phone since I have my nexus 4 back in the day ha...

corkie

celticsfan wrote: »

Ah I see those are roms in the brackets?? any thoughts on Lineage OS rom??? haven't rooted a phone since I have my nexus 4 back in the day ha...

Names in brackets are the device code names.

Running final Resurrection Remix Oreo on my RN5. Based on LOS.
Running Pixel Experience Pie on RN3 (Backup and media player device).

Had LineageOS on the RN3 for over a year and was very happy with it.

Went with RR on RN5 because official LOS wasn't available when I was installing, has more customization than LOS and just stayed on that.

Discodog

Patww79 wrote: »

If you're worried about bloat apps then Xiaomi won't be for you anyway. These are all MIUI phones and even their Android One handsets come with extra garbage on them.

I went from a Nexus to a Note 4 & I don't notice the bloatware. Yes it's there but it doesn't intrude or cause problems. I nearly got an A1 because of the comments about MIUI but I actually like it.

OldMrBrennan83

Discodog wrote: »

I went from a Nexus to a Note 4 & I don't notice the bloatware. Yes it's there but it doesn't intrude or cause problems. I nearly got an A1 because of the comments about MIUI but I actually like it.

No, bloat is absolutely no issue at all once you know what you're at and disable things but a lot of people still have it as a big issue when buying.

Discodog

Patww79 wrote: »

No, bloat is absolutely no issue at all once you know what you're at and disable things but a lot of people still have it as a big issue when buying.

I think the same applies to MIUI. I installed a launcher of my choice, phone & text apps of my choice & the phone is the same to use as the Nexus - all without needing to root.

MIUI does take a little learning but then it offers a lot of customisation. I like the quick ball, split screen & the second space options. I went from pure Android but my next phone will definitely be another Xiaomi. So much phone for so little cost.

Subcomandante Marcos

MIUI/EMUI/ETC are no more or less intrusive than the likes of touch Wiz or HTC sense, intact I'd rather either mi or EM over touct wiz any day.

OldMrBrennan83

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

MIUI/EMUI/ETC are no more or less intrusive than the likes of touch Wiz or HTC sense, intact I'd rather either mi or EM over touct wiz any day.

Touchwiz is gone years.

celticsfan

Has anyone been to any three stores yet to demo the mi mix 2s?? If so any thoughts?

Subcomandante Marcos

Patww79 wrote: »

Touchwiz is gone years.

Whatever the crap overlay Samsung is called now is still crap though.
Don't even get me started on the terrble assistant with the dedicated button.

Subcomandante Marcos

celticsfan wrote: »

Has anyone been to any three stores yet to demo the mi mix 2s?? If so any thoughts?

Yes had a play the day they launched. Lovely phone, the ceramic back and aliminium body give it a super premium hand feel, a lot slimmer and easier to manage than I'd expected. Didn't feel very big in my hand and I usually prefer a smaller phone. I'd definitely stick a case on it though as it's very glossy and I'd say it's slippy enough at times. Camera seemed decent, the selfie cramera might take some getting used to with the whole flipping it to use thing but I take about 4 selfies a year so won't really bother me too much.

It's definintely on my maybe list for an upcoming upgrade.

celticsfan

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Yes had a play the day they launched. Lovely phone, the ceramic back and aliminium body give it a super premium hand feel, a lot slimmer and easier to manage than I'd expected. Didn't feel very big in my hand and I usually prefer a smaller phone. I'd definitely stick a case on it though as it's very glossy and I'd say it's slippy enough at times. Camera seemed decent, the selfie cramera might take some getting used to with the whole flipping it to use thing but I take about 4 selfies a year so won't really bother me too much.

It's definintely on my maybe list for an upcoming upgrade.

Cheers man...I owned the nexus 4 back in the day which was also had a mind of its own sliding off the furniture!! I think you get a case with the phone which is decent enough quality...You're like myself so regarding the selfie camera


How did you find MIUI or did you get a chance to have a good play around with it?

Subcomandante Marcos

celticsfan wrote: »

Cheers man...I owned the nexus 4 back in the day which was also had a mind of its own sliding off the furniture!! I think you get a case with the phone which is decent enough quality...You're like myself so regarding the selfie camera


How did you find MIUI or did you get a chance to have a good play around with it?

I'm using a phone with EMUI and MI seemed similar enough to that to be honest.
There was an app tray, seemed very zippy but with a 845 and 6gb of ram you'd expect that. I'd probably throw on Nova or Pixel launcher anyway so the overlay wouldn't really mean a lot to me to be honest.

I'd prefer if every major manufacturer used used stock android but at least these days the overlays they do use are fairly minimal.

corkie

Xiaomi Releases AirDots Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0

https://item.mi.com/product/9016.html

These AirDots headset by Xiaomi goes on sale live on November 11 midnight Xiaomi Mall, Xiaomi Youpin, Tmall, Jingdong, and Suning.

Bluetooth 5.0 and Touch Screen on AirDots Youth Edition

Not bad for approx $35(/€30).

Something to keep an eye out for, wonder will they see a release here with Three in the future?


Edit: -
Already available but over priced (€53.29) on aliexpress: -

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-MIjia-Airdots-TWS-Bluetooth-5-0-Earphone-Youth-Version-Touch-Control-with-Charging-Box/32951821247.html

More sellers, priced approx €35

https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=AS_20181107041920&SearchText=xiaomi+airdots

But any of the stores a reputable place to buy.

I have QCY Q29 Pro, so in no rush to buy these, will wait till I see some reviews. Plus with 11/11 delays in posting, I wouldn't see them till January.

honda boi

corkie wrote: »

Xiaomi Releases AirDots Wireless Earbuds With Bluetooth 5.0

https://item.mi.com/product/9016.html





Not bad for approx $35(/€30).

Something to keep an eye out for, wonder will they see a release here with Three in the future?

Was looking at getting there wireless sport earphones but these may be better.
Good find corkie

corkie

UK launch about to start!

rizzee

https://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/xiaomi-redmi-6-fitness-bundle/?src=p


Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Miband 3
€20 Health Store Voucher
€149.99

honda boi

rizzee wrote: »

https://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/xiaomi-redmi-6-fitness-bundle/?src=p


Xiaomi Redmi 6
Xiaomi Miband 3
€20 Health Store Voucher
€149.99

It says it has Snapdragon 845
That can't be right?

rizzee

Yeah, wrong specs on the Three site.

heebusjeebus

honda boi wrote: »

It says it has Snapdragon 845
That can't be right?

Doesnt line up to the stats in GSMArena:
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_redmi_6-9237.php

corkie

honda boi wrote: »

It says it has Snapdragon 845
That can't be right?

It doesn't it has a crappy mediatek processor, and other mistypes on the page, incl of calling it Redmi 3.

And the live-stream is broken!

Edit: - back again and in the UK Launch it is a bundled Redmi 6A


Recap Mi 8 Pro Global, Band 3, Redmi 6A Bundle and the scooter are the products launched in the UK.

+ Dozen other products.

vjmcdonnell

Did the launch the robot vacuum in the UK?

corkie

Xiaomi UK: - https://www.mi.com/uk/index.html

Good range of products (at inflated prices compared to online),
unlike here where they only have a partnership with Three.

As well as the products mentioned in launch: -

Pocophone F1, Mi A2, Mi A2 lite, Redmi 6, Redmi Note 6 Pro specs /r/xiaomi
and Redmi Note 5 (4/64gb) ~~ £229/€264 <<< Example of inflated price.

EoinMcLovin

https://event.mi.com/uk/sales2018/open-sales


Sale starts at 12pm with mi8 lite being offered for £1

rizzee

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

https://event.mi.com/uk/sales2018/open-sales


Sale starts at 12pm with mi8 lite being offered for £1

Just checked that out -how does it work? 8pm for the next deal.

Subcomandante Marcos

EoinMcLovin wrote: »

https://event.mi.com/uk/sales2018/open-sales


Sale starts at 12pm with mi8 lite being offered for £1

Must have had about 4 in stock because by the time I got the the till they were gone, about 20 seconds after they went live.

EoinMcLovin

Subcomandante Marcos wrote: »

Must have had about 4 in stock because by the time I got the the till they were gone, about 20 seconds after they went live.

yeah out of stock bang on 12pm

Subcomandante Marcos

rizzee wrote: »

Just checked that out -how does it work? 8pm for the next deal.

Make sure you're logged into your Mi Account.
First come first served with a very limited number of phones at that price.

mx5ire

I clicked Buy within 1 second of it changing from "Coming Soon" to "Buy" - instantly got out of stock. Now could be that others clicked a lot quicker than me, but i reckon they were only giving 1 away !

Harika

There are thousands clicking that button, guess the chances are low.
Anyway the prices are not competitive compared to honorbuy

e.g. MIA2 6/128 319 Pound to 279 Euro
Pocophone 6/128 blue 349/316

celticsfan

Harika wrote: »

There are thousands clicking that button, guess the chances are low.
Anyway the prices are not competitive compared to honorbuy

e.g. MIA2 6/128 319 Pound to 279 Euro
Pocophone 6/128 blue 349/316

This exactly...they have the mi mix 2s listed at £519 which can be got from aliexpress for about 380eur!! can only imagine what the mix3 will retail for..

bodonnell

See Argos now selling Xiaomi phones. Mi 8 for only €599.99 !!