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danniyal:
I recently bought the redmi 15c. I noticed that the proximity sensor is not working effectively. I have to be switching the screen off manually during call via the power button. Any solution to this problem?

Did you install a screen protector?? If yes, that's the number one culprit in cases like this.

Trying removing the screen protector and experiment to see if the issue gets resolved.

He sounded like he was interviewing you for the role of a potential girlfriend, hence I named him the HR guy.

Deep down, we'll know what he needed help with, and it isn't related to any challenge he was facing.using any of your product/services.

Good that you remained professional without sounding rude..

Merry100:
😂🤣 You don already give am HR position. I am yet to know what his complaint was. He went from "Hi" to asking for my name and state. I just ignored the part where he asked again what state I was from and replied, "Sir, please, this is customer service... what exactly do you need help with?"

To be frank, those customer care representatives dey try.. imagine a lady weh just chop breakfast and decides to use the services of the said company without success.

Omo..the customer care rep go hear am that day, all the anger and aggression would be transferred to him/her with a touch of insults here and their.

More reason why you'll have be emotionally intelligent to succeed as a customer rep, if not, you won't last 24hrs on the job.

For the toasting aspect, that one na normal thing for any female facing role. Be it sales rep, bank tellers... etc. men go surely shoot their shot.

So how did you handle the guy "HR guy" I mean the one who was interviewing you? Hope you sha revolved his complaint after all the "do you know who I'm" 😂😂

Merry100:
Guys wey dey even toast customer care representative. 😂🤣 I handled customer care myself this week, and some of the things I experienced, I honestly wasn't prepared for. The moment some male customers realised say na woman dey behind the WhatsApp account, na im the whole conversation dey change direction.

I started receiving complaints about my customer service, so I decided to handle the communications myself, especially through WhatsApp.

My experience with some male customers was something else 😂🤣 Na me be customer service representative, but somehow the whole thing turn around. Instead of me asking questions, na customers dey interrogate me. 😂🤣

"What is your first name?" "How old are you?" "What state are you from?" "Send me your pictures." "If you know who I am you would be thanking your stars"

Like say na dating site or matchmaking platform I dey run. The thing shock me. 😂🤣

Imagine rude customers even claiming I am rude. I didn't know this is what customer care representatives go through.

One was like, "Do you know who you are talking to in this manner?" Just because I replied, "Hi, how may I help you?" after he messaged me with "Hi."

So I replied, "Sorry, I didn't mean to come across as rude. How may I be of assistance to you?"

He then replied, "My name is (proceeded to mention his first name) and I am from ___. What about you? What is your name and where are you from?"

I told him, "I am Miss ___, and I am based in Lagos State."

This man replied, "What state are you from?"

The thing weak. 😂🤣 In my head, I was like, "Wait a minute… what exactly is going on here?"

There were actually more serious-minded male and female customers than unserious ones. I am only brought up the naughty males for this gist 😂🤣 There were rude and naughty female customers as well. It seemed like some of them had just chopped heartbreak and needed somewhere to direct their aggression. 😂🤣

And some of the customers actually had justifiable reasons to be angry. Me too, I sometimes dey become a mad customer with customer care services when things don't go my way. 😂🤣

Amovingman:
Avoid xiaomi products oooo

Which of the Xioami products?? And why should they be avoided?

michealdeco:
the phone is actually great

But after he updated the battery no longer last like before but it's still holding up though

Thanks for your response.

Good battery endurance is my number one priority.

What's up with the fast battery drain on Xiaomi/Poco phones?

Anyone with similar experience??

At this point, I really don't know what the problem is.

Is it Hyper Os or battery degradation?? (but mine says battery health is 94%)

It's really disappointing to buy a phone but in end, you'll have to disabling most of the features u bought it for just so the battery can last a bit..

I use 14T by the way

michealdeco:
it's just optimised on a software level

It doesn't work well with the phone hardware

My friend that got 15T pro is already seeing the effect of the heavy OS on the battery

What effect of heavy OS is he experiencing on 15T pro, mind elucidating?

I'm considering the same phone

Good Morning every one!!

I'm intending to purchase a phone (used one actually)

My priorities are:
1) Battery (Sold battery life)

2) Camera (A decent one)

3) Performance (i do just causal gaming)

4) Software support (a phone I can use for the next 2-3 years)

With a budget of N400k, which device would you'll advise I go for that would give me the best value for my money.

Money no easy to get oo😂😂

You can do well to also recommend a trusted seller for me, considering I'm not based in Lagos.



cc:genius43

Broskyjames:
I actually prefer wired earphones still...Higher Fidelity sound, zero latency, stronger connection, you can find these qualities in some Bluetooth earbuds, but at almost triple, if not more, than the cost you'd use to get a wired headphones of similar quality.

True Audiophiles know wired earphones are the real deal. Apple started this gimmick of removing the earphone jack in the iPhone 7, primarily to market the Airpods, and other OEMS just ran with it..They also introduced the no charger in the box gimmick, talking about saving the planet and all that rubbish, why the price of the phone keeps increasing 😩. Glad not all OEM foolishly followed this silliness, because imagine buying, say a Samsung device, with no charger in the box, and knowing how fast charging is a propetiery tech, they actually expect me to have a 45 watts charger lying somewhere that conforms to there fast charging tech? 😩😩

Can you recommend a wired earphone with an excellent sound quality and durability.

ityP:
Yeah. Poco F5. But it's SD7+ Gen 2, not 8+. Also, by old, I mean, it won't support android 17. Android 16 would be the last. So, yes, I need upgrade next year

Oh okay.

ityP:
I can't wait. Ours dey come between January and March 2026. Last update for my device. Next year by this time, I no go dey use this phone again. E don old

Poco F5 right??
SD 8+ Gen 2 go still galant even in the next 2 years to come.

"It was the devil's handwork"

But when the d eek slipped out, you used your hands to put it back inside.

Obs01:
I was called too
I think those who passed d exam was called

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Gptech:
Naa, no heating issues. He is not a gamer but on normal usage it's cool. The Mi 11 Ultra is actually equipped with a cooling system so it doesn't suffer as much from the overheating issues the plagued many devices running the SD 888.

Okay..good to know 👍

Gptech:
I don't own one, it belongs to a friend. Make I use the opportunity upload . Mi 10 +Lr as usual.

Is your friend experiencing heating issues of any sort?? The SN 888, from reviews is said to be a powerful SOC but heats up easily. (NB: this is based on other user experience)

Misterlecturer:
Hello guys, is the Mi 11 Ultra still good for use in 2025? I like the phone & I'm thinking of buying it. I'll appreciate your responses.

Just keep in mind that there is no longer software update, and the battery life would have deteriorated due to age of the phone. (Charge cycle)

Aside that I think the SD 888, even thou old can still hold up in 2025.

And another vital thing to consider is the price, if you can get it at very good price then go for it, if not look elsewhere.

Gherley:
I downloaded Gcam and the shots are slightly better than the stock cam

Okay nice.
So Gcam is now compatible with MTK process?? Thought it only works with Snapdragon processors.

Gherley:
Thank You 😊👍 for the Feedback. Really appreciate ☺️. I have already gotten the 6/128gb

Are the camera quality really poor like how some users described it?

Just incase anyone has intentions of giving out a phone he no longer uses, i'm fully on ground.

Since my R8 developed a motherboard issue, i have been using a 2gb/32gb Pop 4, and mehn!! using a 2gb ram phone in 2025 with a poor battry life isnt a pleasant experience at all.

error4040:
Abeg OG's i am coming back to Redmi since samsung decidedto just give free Green line after UI8 update to my s20ultra.
I wanted to get 22 ultra but that screen just vex me.
So now my Target os NOTE 14pro 5G which i plan to get by Next week in Good health, my confusion is the use of Virtual ESIM is really important to me.
I asked a friend he said the device support eSim but physical Esim not Virtual
I thought eSim do not require physical you just download service provider app then scan barcode and it would add

Please I need verification make I no go buy wetin I go start de vex for no reason.
Thanks.

Till date, nobody has actually been able to pin point the reason behind the green lines, which is pecular to samsung phones (S series in particular).

Could be hardware, software, its really hard to tell.

Shelley100:
Yes. It service issue has been solved. I just restart it like geni-s said. So far I have not had any issue.

Glad to hear the issue has been resolved. The RN14 isn't as bad as some people are trying to paint it based on few bad experience from some users.

Shelley100:
I don't know why the phone is showing no service, i have tried both airtel and glo SIM.

Though I have been able to log into my gmail with the phone, and open NL, but the apps have been trying to download on playstore for the past 30min just keep saying pending.

I was wondering if it's the no service that affects it.

Can you kindly share your user experience with the Redmi Note 14 so far?? Has the Service issues been resolved.

obuneme:
Good evening bosses.
So yesterday I put a password on my phone, just this morning I can't remember the password I used, every wrong attempts has been locking the phone while increasing the timer, please is there any way I can unlock the phone without doing a factory reset as I don't want to loose my files.

What type of phone is it??

genius43:
The Xiaomi 11T obviously boasts better performance than the Note 14 and has better cameras. It is already at its End of Life. Also for a phone that was released 4 years ago don't have so much expectations on the battery life especially for a used device.

You re 100% right about the 11T being superior in terms of performance and camera, infact in most aspect, except like you rightly mention the battery and Updates considering it's a 2021 phone.

I have never for once purchased a used phone before, so I'm even skeptical going for one, just that most of those old higher mid rangers and flagships have better specs compared with what is obtainable this days, and less expensive too.

Thank you for your response.

Klass99:
I think you have a good point but Pansophist also made some valid points, your response and reaction to him wasn't necessary.

Let's try and debate the issue sensibly and in a civil manner.

1. The difference between parents and children is that, parents made a choice to have children and that choice comes with responsibilities and obligations some of which you listed above. Children on the other hand didn't make a choice to come into this world, to have parents or to have the sort of situation OP is in thrust upon them. As children we try to make the best of it, by doing good, doing right and doing well by our parents.

2. It is a natural course of life that children will grow up one day and leave home. This is a normal and old practice, even the bible talks about a man leaving his parents to cleave to his wife. We leave the nest to build our lives and live out our dreams or purpose, most times that means physically parting from parents and leaving them behind.

3. Parents and children were never meant to be together until death do them part. That is an exclusive reserve of married couples. The OP"s parents are the ones who should be together till death does them part. I understand the sentiment you expressed about parents being old, doing things for us and wanting us around in old age, but I think what most of them truly need is companionship.

4. It can be companionship from one another as a couple, from their friends, church community, or a group of people with same interests, etc. It must not necessarily be from the physical presence of their children. This is one of the reasons why I believe companionship is more important in marriage than children. I also don't like this idea we have of birthing kids so they can look after us in old age. It creates scenarios like the one OP is in now and emotional blackmail as well.

5. I cannot relate to the desire or need, to bring non-existent people into existence, just so they can take care of us in old age. It is a lot work if you ask me, because the work you will do for those children before you reach old age, will be more than the work they'll do for you in return. And if they are children who refuse to catch sense, premium heartache and pain awaits you in old age.

6. So, yes, while parents fed us and took care of us, it was their responsibility and duty to do so, as a matter of the choice they made to bring us into this world. While we also have a duty to do right by them as godly and sensible children, we can do that without necessarily living with them.

My own mother told me once that while they do not see me often they feel my impact from miles away through the financial support I provide. Pansophist is not wrong when he says they should adopt children, in my case, we have a young girl of University age who lives with my parents.

She's in her 3rd year now, she's not a blood relative, I don't know how or where my mum found her but they've put her through primary and secondary school, now she's almost through with University.

I am more quick to send that girl pocket money for her personal use, than I am, to send to some of my own blood relatives. Blood is not thicker than water for me when it comes to that girl, the value she has provided and continues to provide exceeds the value some blood relatives have provided.

Nice submission, you're indeed a woman/man of wisdom.

We happen to share the same school of thoughts on the subject matter.

genius43:
Dicey.

Boss genius, can you kindly elucidate??

I need public opinion on choosing a phone with the best value for money.

Budget is 250k-270k

I'm considering foreign used MI 11T of 2021
Or the Note 14 4g ( I know these phones are not in the same category spec wise).

But if you re to be in this shoes, which would you go for, brand new RN14 4g or Foreign used MI 11T, you can do well to state the pros and cons on why u re choosing each of the devices

Zankut:
Redmi Note 10 5g original battery BM57 model available for dash free of charge, bought erroneously for Redmi note 10 pro, didn't match

How is the legendary RN 10 pro holding up in 2025??
Is it still worth recommending??

Chimatesky64:
the Poco f7 pro is a beast, just got it from macbeyland today.

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Of course being a single mother isn't a death sentence, but make them sha avoid me.

ityP:
Omo. How you dey cope? One old baba told me to do something on his 2GB ram phone. I legit wanted to slam the phone on the floor.

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moremuch1:
I don't know why but I still can't bring myself to buy an android phone for over one million, if I must buy a phone for that amount then it must be an iPhone

Do you have any android that you re not using again??