₦airaland Forum

KuliMart:
When you're ready you contact us. Stop making it as if we do not want to sell to you. We got silicon case for you and still yet you haven't buy the phone.

When I see stop, it looks as if the person is trying to command me. So I hope it's not what you're trying to do cos you can't. I can make anything I want, especially here on Nairaland.

MzRoyalHighness:
i swear....remain small mey i throway my etisalat sim.

Don't mind the guy blabbing about Etisalat. They have nothing to offer and the worst part, ppl don't seem to understand.

semid4lyfe:
So donhils still never buy the phone?


It is well even in the well. . . . .

Duh!!

ElPhoche:
To tweak ur phone to BIS, if you are using an MTK phone is easy. I can help you anytime you are read...

Good to know. I'll always have that in mind. Thanks

Youngzedd:

Yea he never did and the interesting part is I don't even know whether or not I will still buy. But I'll always be here on this thread.

imsuboi:
You must be high

What do you know? What is special about Etisalat? Let's even forget about my MTN freebies, on a normal scale what does Etisalat have to offer? Very high call tariffs, the most expensive data plans and oh, they dash bonus when you recharge but charge you N1 per sec so you finish the bonus plus your main credit without achieving anything. If there's something you know about them tell me If you can't, then you're the really high person here.

Goahead:
A simple Google search will go a long way to teach you how to flash a ROM brother.


My best selling tell-all;;;

Procedure
Download a ROM (Global/China Developer/Global Beta Build/Stable ROM/Custom Rom)
Place the ROM on your SD card
Turn off your Phone. When it is completely switched off, press and hold "Volume Up" and "Power" button together and then the phone will turn on in Boot menu. Select recovery and the phone will boot in your recovery[TWRP or CWM].
You can either perform a full wipe of data and cache (all settings will be lost) or proceed straight away to Install Zip (from SD card) Choosing the latter will keep your settings and apps (I recommend this one for performing weekly friday updates).
After selecting Install Zip choose Zip file on the SD card and the ROM will be flashed.
When completed reboot the phone.
Done!


http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=147927&extra=page%3D4&mobile=2

I know Google search does almost everything these days but in this flashing and tweaking thing, I prefer somebody directing me on how to do it. Then again I think you're talking about a different thing here.

quinnboy:
in Bosnia we don't have validity date for data....was so surprise they do shit here in 9ja.

So we all should run to Bosnia now?

Royruky:
Donhils, my definition is personal....I am satisfied with the phone.

It can't be personal. You must say it.

ElPhoche:
.I am planning on getting d phone early next year, but if you have an MTK phone, I can teach you now.

OMG next year? Aahhh. I don't have mtk phone oh. Mine is Qualcomm Snapdragon but if Kulimart agrees to sell phone to me, I'll get back to you for the Glo thingy. I really do need it.

Royruky:
Kulimart is genuine. I saw them on Nairaland and have patronised them. Thanks to them I am using the amazing Redmi note 2.

What's your definition of amazing?

Olayinka8793:
OP is either a staff of empty hen or he just tried Sambisa weed for the first time.

Unfortunately, I'm not one of MTN staff neither did I smoke anything. I just gave honest testimony. I'm very sure if you search deep within yourself you'll find your own testimony.

imsuboi:
OP, are you sure you're talking about MTN Nigeria?

The same one I use?

The same network that deducts my airtime at will?
The same network that sends me close to 50 junk sms daily?
The same network that's threatening me that they'll block my sim if I don't re-register?

Oga, check your phone well abeg. E fit be Etisalat you dey talk about

0809ja for life

Etisalat is the worst as far as I know.

Kennydoc:
Then your apps are gulping your data in the background. I've been using large screen phones since 2012. I've used HTC Desire, then Tecno Phantom and now Infinix Hot Note Pro.
Go to "Settings" in your phone, select "Data Usage" and for each of the apps there, Click on "Restrict Background Data". Do that for the apps that consume your data the most. Also don't check apps like WhatsApp or Facebook app. If you do that, u won't receive notifications again except when you're online.
I also have a feeling that playstore automatically updates ur apps regularly. That's also one of the things that consume people's data a lot. You should also check Playstore.
Do these basic things and see ur 1gb data last you a whole month.
I'm sure you'll come and thank me later.

Why do I want to restrict background apps? So that I won't be getting my prompt notifications? Hell to the No. I normally check that background of a thing, All my apps normally take 2mb, 3mb,5, 6mb max and I don't think that's big enough. I think this background data eating up mb is a little exaggerated[it doesn't take as much data as ppl say].
As for play store, let me burst your balls cos the pic below shows how my settings has been ever since.

ElPhoche:
Hahaha, d BIS deh important for me too. Now, I think I will get this Xiaomi. All my worries about d phone appears to have been assuaged. I have been rocking my Glo BIS for like 6 month.now... I had wanted to get a new phone, but d data subscription deh worry me since.

By the time yours starts working, u'll teach me.

Kennydoc:
Too much of online streaming, YouTube viewing, movies, music and games download are what consumes your data. I use 1gb in one month, and sometimes I even have to use it to download a movie on d last day of its validity just to exhaust it.

You probably are the one using my phone for me cos I don't do any of these things you mentioned not to talk about doing them too much. If you use a small screen phone, maybe what you're saying about 1GB will be tenable but if you use my kind of phone, there's no chance.

johnwizey:
Bro hw much MTN pay u

You talking to me?

Bamjazzy:
i use A3, and am enjoying it

Is it dual SIM? Does it lag?

Samsung galaxy A5 according to the spec sheet is a midrange metal clad 5 incher from Samsung. I haven't used the device anyways but I love the sight of it as it looks really beautiful.
Do you own the device or know anyone who does? What are the pros and cons pls? Interested in the double SIM variant.

Hate it or Love it, this company MTN is not only the Bestest network in Nigeria but also the most generous, the kindest and above all, the widest connection with customer base that is bigger than all other networks joined together_ Implying it is MTN and others.
Like the saying goes in my language "E kelee nwanyi akidi, ya agwotakwuo ozo".
In a country where other networks are busy grabbing grabbing grabbing from the customers, this industry's giant is busy giving giving giving away. From constantly rewarding with freefall data to free credit, free sms, top notch connection always. Atimes I'll just check my balance and see extra N500 has been added, other times I get free mtn calls for 3 days, since this I've been on free sms, I don't know why. Atimes, I get rewarded with 1GB data and thanks for remaining with us sms that will accompany it(And I get these freebies frequently). Recently every body is enjoying unlimited mtn calls for just N40 daily. I can go on and on cos the list is endless. The best part is that this network is available even in the most remote areas of Ogaminana in Kogi state the same way and the same clear signals as you have in the Asokoro or Maitama districts of Abuja. If you're still there hating, better get off the beaten tracks Cos it gets better always.
I'm sure most of you guys have your testimonies also.
Let's hear them.!!!

Jayboi:
Its pure being cruisin with it 4 the past 2wks. Tho they charge me 200 per week cos im on true talk.

Nice one.

In as much as this makes sense, but then do we even have enough data to last through the validity period? unless you're on an unlimited plan which I don't know if anybody is. We should demand for more data in my opinion. I subscribe to 4.5GB but it has NEVER lasted the whole 30 days and I'm not a chronic user Cos there are other peeps that can finish it 5 days.

Ok now I'm officially NOT interested in this phone again. Google is Android, Android is Google, any Android phone that doesn't have Google apps is a no no for me cos I'm a big fan of Google's. And I don't have time to start following any long process in order to get those apps.

Acidosis:
There is nothing 'special' about the xiaomi note 2 aside the large screen (5.5 inches) & fast battery charging. In fact, the screen isn't even protected! Who buys a smartphone in this generation without a protected screen? so why pay 46k for such?

People should learn to do proper research before churning out cash. Why would someone ignore the likes of samsung galaxy mega, LG G3 or even HTC mini 2 for a 46k mtk meizu?

I understand the phones I listed are somewhat ''old'', however there are newer samsung, htc, lg, sony & motorola phones out there people rarely talk about because of the Tecno Camon, Infinix and Innjoo noise on Nairaland.

And I think there's something special about Redmi Note 2, it rocks the latest Mediatek chipset Helio x10 64 bits clocked at 2.0GHz and 2.2GHz for the prime variant scoring over 49000 in Antutu benchmarks . This same Mediatek chipset is used in HTC M9.

Acidosis:
There is nothing 'special' about the xiaomi note 2 aside the large screen (5.5 inches) & fast battery charging. In fact, the screen isn't even protected! Who buys a smartphone in this generation without a protected screen? so why pay 46k for such?

People should learn to do proper research before churning out cash. Why would someone ignore the likes of samsung galaxy mega, LG G3 or even HTC mini 2 for a 46k mtk meizu?

I understand the phones I listed are somewhat ''old'', however there are newer samsung, htc, lg, sony & motorola phones out there people rarely talk about because of the Tecno Camon, Infinix and Innjoo noise on Nairaland.

That screen protection is also an issue for me but you've not been able to come up with better alternatives. All the 3 Galaxy Mega are shiits. Low processor, 1.5GB ram on top Laggy Samsung Touchwiz, low screen resolution,they don't also have screens are not also protected. So, Xiaomi Note 2 beat all the Galaxy Mega hands down. You also mentioned LG G3, that one is and I love it but where can you find it? it's very scarce. Anywhere in Nigeria you see that phone, it's nothing less than 95k. Sony, for some reasons I don't like them. Loved Xperia z2 until I found out it takes over 3 hrs to charge. HTC is not really a big company, they are just like Xiaomi. Here are the only Samsung phones I can buy; the Note 4, S6, S6 Edge, Note 5 but I can't afford them at the moment. All other old Samsung phones are too slow for my liking. Finally I actually research about phones more than you do.

cooldays:
XIAOMI phones are not as cheap. MI2 will be like 33k when available. The MI4 will be close to 70k. The phones are strong but they mostly look other products. I wrote something about XIAOMI recently at

http://www.gsmgist.com/2015/08/china-gaint-xiaomi-launches-in-africa.html?m=1

What did you write?

Acidosis:
about 80K

So what are we talking about? It's more expensive than the Xiaomi we're discussing. Other phones you mentioned are also quite costly; Galaxy s5 is above 80k(with its CHEAP plastic body), S6 is lovely but above 120k, Galaxy Note 4 is also good but around 115k. The xiaomi Note 2 is 46k Max and you can't mention any Samsung , LG , HTC phone at that 46k price range that will beat it, can you?
As for over 50k, forget it, I won't buy Xiaomi above that range.

Acidosis:
Expensive Chinese brand.

Why buy a Xiaomi, One Plus 2, and the likes when you can purchase a (Samsung galaxy S5, S6, Galaxy Alpha, HTC M8, M9, HTC Desire Eye) at the same and even lesser prices?


I almost f00lishly fell for a 70k Xiaomi, only to discover there are Samsung phones at same/relative prices with better, unique and enhanced spec.

How much is HTC desire eye?

DavisBloom:
not sure stable rom is coming soon
but when it comes its via OTA
me don download miui7 rom dy wait for my RN2

Show us the way na. Hope it doesn't give much wahala? I haven't flashed a rom b4 oh so you'll teach me from the scratch.
Lol I'm just seeing you don't even have the phone and downloaded the MIUI 7. Very funny.

DavisBloom:
lol they released miui7 developer rom already and it just 758mb approx 760mb, developer rom doest means there is bug oh (ther ll be bugs sha)but mior bugs that you may not notice

I hope the normal one will be OTA?

KuliMart:
Won't exceed 800MB.
MIUI 7 is available for developers for now.
Stable version will be released soon.

So why did the normal stability update reach 900mb plus?

I didn't read but the topic is enough for me to say good for her.