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PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 11:40am On Jul 17, 2018
irunmoleagba:
Guys I am trying to unlock my bootloader. In the miui page where you'd apply, I am been directed here instead of where I am to fill a form of application.

cc: grandmufti gptech Fibonacci
There is nothing like applying anymore. The process has changed. All you will need to do is to attempt to unlock your device, and you will be told to wait for a certain number of hours before you can unlock.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 3:49pm On Jul 16, 2018
It would seem there are no plain, edge-to-edge tempered glasses without colored borders, at least for RN5. If you happen to have a link to any, do share.
PoliticsRe: Ekiti 2018 Governorship Election Results: INEC Official Announcement Updates by dustmalik(m): 5:51am On Jul 15, 2018
AlwaysUltraPad:
get an education. This is what was electronically transmitted from various polling units before results were physically collated.
You shouldn't have bothered explaining. He knows, but just playing dumb because the result doesn't soothe him.
PoliticsRe: Ekiti 2018 Governorship Election Results: INEC Official Announcement Updates by dustmalik(m): 4:30am On Jul 15, 2018
It's going to be 12-4 in favour of APC. That guy wasn't wrong after all
PoliticsRe: Is There Any European Country As Ethnically Diverse As Nigeria? by dustmalik(m): 6:45pm On Jul 13, 2018
Indigenously, I don't think there is any country in the world more diverse than Nigeria
PhonesRe: Subscriber Options for UNLIMITED Internet - WORTH IT? by dustmalik(m): 11:59am On Jul 12, 2018
DjHypno:
Ntel is officially finished! This problem of subscribing has been affecting everyone since last weekend and they are yet to find a solution to it. I have my 3750 naira trapped there. angry
I'm on the same boat as you. An ntel rep subscribe for the weekly unlimited for me since day before yesterday. I got the recharge notification immediately, but the subscription still hasn't taken effect up till now. The N3,750 is still there. The worst part is, if you try to activate it yourself after the ntel reps have, when it finally take effect, the subscription will disappear from the sim. It's a known issue on their end yet they don't inform their customers. So, don't attempt to activate it yourself after ntel reps have done so, no matter how long it takes to come up.
PhonesRe: 4G Network Won't Allow Me To Make Call Or Send Messages.. On My HOMTOM HT50. by dustmalik(m): 9:58am On Jul 12, 2018
sheggsliveth:
Glo and pretty sure all the networks works..... He's using Samsung Avant
In Nigeria, only ntel supports native VoLTE, so you are wrong.

When you initiate or receive a call on MTN, Glo, Etisalat or Airtel, the network mode automatically switches to 3G or 2G, as the case may be, and immediately switches back to 4G when the call ends, so you may not notice it happening.
PhonesRe: 4G Network Won't Allow Me To Make Call Or Send Messages.. On My HOMTOM HT50. by dustmalik(m): 7:46pm On Jul 11, 2018
sheggsliveth:
Its always on 4G network just confirmed...I check his data balance it works and calling never switched to 3G before its brings the balance
Which network?
CrimeRe: 50 Feared Killed In Adamawa, Taraba Attacks by dustmalik(m): 10:14am On Jul 11, 2018
NsukkaDeeje:
A few days ago, a lot of people here on Nairaland celebrated the killings of Fulanis and their cows by Taraba militias. Today, same set of people are shedding crocodile tears over the reprisals. While we all agree that the present government has failed drastically and woefully in stemming the tide of insecurity in the country today, the real TERRORISTS are our brothers and sisters who encourage and promote these killings to score cheap political points.
Don't mind them. They are happy when Fulani's are killed, but cry foul when Fulanis purportedly reprise.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 4:26pm On Jul 10, 2018
scotweezy:
2 additional bands to be precise B4 and B20, I assume the B20 works for ntel's 4G signal.
Band 4 is useless in Nigeria, while Smile and MTN(Visafone) use band 20. Ntel is on band 8 and 3.

Anyone who doesn't use Smile should just go for the Chinese version and make sure to tell the Aliexpress seller to install the global rom before shipping, as it now takes 15days to be able to unlock bootloader, and that is a long time to wait as far as tinkerers are concerned. Xiaomi major retailers are given special tool to unlock, without the need to wait.
PoliticsRe: National Grid Collapses, Generation Drops To 92MW by dustmalik(m): 11:18am On Jul 10, 2018
Yet my light hasn't been taken since yesterday. I don't believe this nonsense.
PhonesRe: Subscriber Options for UNLIMITED Internet - WORTH IT? by dustmalik(m): 1:35pm On Jul 07, 2018
toluxa1:
One of my guys in Mararaba sells.
Alright
PhonesRe: Subscriber Options for UNLIMITED Internet - WORTH IT? by dustmalik(m): 12:10pm On Jul 07, 2018
toluxa1:
Don't mind him. That's about the most used Mifi recently for ntel at least here in Abuja. I still bought two yesterday sef at 10k each.
Where did you buy them in Abuja?
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 7:58pm On Jul 03, 2018
GrandMufti:
So na only me remain now.... God dey
Your own Taiwan variant neva dey aliexpress na. Maybe before this year end sha
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 7:55pm On Jul 03, 2018
SammyAi:
How much bro?
The same price on his list
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 6:56pm On Jul 03, 2018
So I received my note 5 earlier today courtesy of Noobody. Thanks, man, you saved me a couple of thousands.

Here is a picture of it. Never mind the image quality.

CrimeRe: Herdsmen Attack Maraban Kantona Plateau, 4 Killed, Church, Hospital, House Burnt by dustmalik(m): 6:07pm On Jul 02, 2018
EmperorHarry:
Dude first off,I understand your fears and concerns..I do
I mean who sees news like this popping on fb 4-5 times a week and wouldn't be scared or concerned...But thing is when this thing started initially I knew it's a plan that is much greater than the current government..It's a plan to push people to wall and keep torturing until they give a response..Which the jos locals did and now there was a retaliation...Now there's blood spilled on both parts and just like puppets on a string,there's gonna be more...Fulani herdsmen that have been minding their own business for a long time all of a sudden start terrorizing people and you can't see that there are powerful puppet masters at work.Honestly I couldn't be bothered anymore cos this is like blood bending(if you've seen the animated series "Avatar)...They control you and you can't do nothing about it

I'd also like to say I don't think buhari is involved in this but I'm disappointed in his lack of action...Cos the guy did not even have action before,so which strength does he have to be the chief orchestrator of this terrorist movement. My opinion tho
You are one of the few sensible people who understand what is really going on.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 1:44pm On Jul 02, 2018
kehnnny:
well i insist anybody wanna help?
Go on xda and search in the forum of the phone you want to unlock its bootloader. Good luck.
CrimeRe: Young Man Shot Dead By Two Cultists In Akwa Ibom State. Graphic Photos by dustmalik(m): 10:45am On Jul 02, 2018
RevenGeMission:
While it's a sad development, I don't think FG should come to their rescue


Last time soldiers were deployed to curb cult activities, soldiers killed one cultists and the whole village descended on Nigerian army members even burnt their patrol car, that news is on this same nairaland in crime


Had that happened under Obasanjo that village will cease to exist


Let them find a solution themselves starting with home training for their kids
Spot on
PhonesRe: Subscriber Options for UNLIMITED Internet - WORTH IT? by dustmalik(m): 12:57pm On Jun 30, 2018
lovewins:
I use a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, but my ntel sim doesn't work on it. Does anyone have a solution to it or my phone isn't compartable?
dustmalik:
First of all, select ntel as the data sim and input ntel APN, now you just need to get to the *#*#4636#*#* screen, then enter the 'Phone information' of your ntel sim.
Now switch on Airplane mode.

If the network mode is on LTE Only, switch it to any other network mode.

But if it is already on any other network mode aside LTE Only, just disable Airplane mode, and quickly switch it to LTE Only before the ntel signal appears. The network signal will be stable. That is the trick.

But if you don't quickly select LTE Only before network signal pop up, it will disappear.

Basically, unlike other methods, this only takes 5-10 seconds to get it working.

Just watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EJ2WfpnoGI
PoliticsRe: How Fake News By Nigeria Media Have Fueled Herdsmen Crisis : BBC News by dustmalik(m):
The truth is that there is a deliberate attempt to paint the Fulanis/Muslims as the problem, but those who know the Berom people and some Christian communities in the middle-belt know exactly what is happening. Right now, it's being escalated in order to make the government of the day unpopular, since the head is a Fulani man.

Have you asked yourself why, all of a sudden, the Fulanis became crazy and started killing people? These are Fulanis that have, for the most part, lived peacefully with host communities, and all of a sudden, started killing their hosts since the emergence of Buhari as the president. It doesn't make sense. People know exactly what is happening, but then again, it soothes the agenda of the opposition and those who don't want Buhari as the president.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 5:57pm On Jun 29, 2018
ibbkiddsx:
Where can I get it
First of all, select ntel as the data sim and input ntel APN, now you just need to get to the *#*#4636#*#* screen, then enter the 'Phone information' of your ntel sim.
Now switch on Airplane mode.

If the network mode is on LTE Only, switch it to any other network mode.

But if it is already on any other network mode aside LTE Only, just disable Airplane mode, and quickly switch it to LTE Only before the ntel signal appears. The network signal will be stable. That is the trick.

But if you don't quickly select LTE Only before network signal pop up, it will disappear.

Basically, unlike other methods, this only takes 5-10 seconds to get it working.

Just watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EJ2WfpnoGI
PhonesRe: Subscriber Options for UNLIMITED Internet - WORTH IT? by dustmalik(m): 5:43pm On Jun 29, 2018
Naijazeus:
Good day bro. I. Am using HTC one m8 but the SIM is not working with the phone
saint2ace:
It won't work, Ur phone works on frequencies 38, 39 and 30 which only supports spectranet and swift but not Ntel which works on frequencies 3 and 8. Cheers
HTC One M8 works, but it depends on the variant. If your variant is from T-Mobile or At&t, it won't work. But if you've the international variant, it will work.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 10:34pm On Jun 28, 2018
ify4king:
Please I inserted an ntel sim in my redmi note 4 but it's not browsing. Do Do need to do anything differently?
First of all, select ntel as the data sim and input ntel APN, now you just need to get to the *#*#4636#*#* screen, then enter the 'Phone information' of your ntel sim.
Now switch on Airplane mode.

If the network mode is on LTE Only, switch it to any other network mode.

But if it is already on any other network mode aside LTE Only, just disable Airplane mode, and quickly switch it to LTE Only before the ntel signal appears. The network signal will be stable. That is the trick.

But if you don't quickly select LTE Only before network signal pop up, it will disappear.

Basically, unlike other methods, this only takes 5-10 seconds to get it working.

Just watch the video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6EJ2WfpnoGI
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 9:03pm On Jun 28, 2018
semitunde:
It's working now. Thanks
Enjoy
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 5:40pm On Jun 28, 2018
Mobsync:
VARIANTS

The Lenovo Z5 is available in two variants: 6gb ram with 64gb memory, and 6gb ram with 128gb memory.

The Redmi Note 5 Pro is available in three variants: 3gb ram with 32gb memory, 4gb ram with 64gb memory and 6gb ram with 64gb memory.

To perfectly compare both, you'll need to look at their 6gb ram with 64gb memory variants.

PRICE

The 3gb ram variant of the Note 5 is
cheaper than the z5 but the 6gb ram variant is more expensive or around the same price as the z5. I think it's more expensive though.

CAMERA

The note 5 has 12+5 mp rear cameras while the z5 has 16+8 mp rear cameras. The z5 has better picture quality and takes better pictures in low light conditions than the note 5.

The note 5 has a 13 mp (not 20 mp as is often said) front camera while the z5 has a 8 mp front camera. I read somewhere that the z5 does not have front flash. I don't need it anyway so I don't mind

The z5 has Artificial Intelligence (AI) in its front and rear cameras while the note 5 only has AI in its rear camera.

FEEL

The z5 has a more premium feel. It has a notch and is covered in gorilla glass 3 in its front and back.

The note 5 looks like your regular Android phone. While it has small bezels, it's not as small as the z5.

The note 5 only has gorilla glass in its front but not its rear. The gorilla glass model is unnamed and there are speculations that it's not even gorilla glass.

COLOURS

The z5 is available in three colors: one is black and the other two are shades of blue. The blue colors are very dope and cost about $10 more than the black.

The note 5 is only available in the regular black, blue and gold colors.

USB

Z5 has USB 3.0 while note 5 has USB 2.0.

FAST CHARGING

Both support fast charging but only the z5 comes with a fast charger. You'll need to buy a Qualcomm certified fast charger for the note 5.

RELEASE

The z5 is newer than the note 5. It was released earlier this month while the note 5 was released in February. The note 6 will even be released anytime soon -- probably around September. This means the note 5 is about to become "outdated".

BATTERY

The note 5 is the winner here. It has a bigger 4000 mAh battery compared to the z5's 3300 mAh battery.

SIMILARITIES

SCREEN

The z5 has a 6.2" screen while the note 5 has a 5.99" screen. Both are curved around the edges though the note 5 seems to have a steeper curve.

The z5 has a higher screen resolution than the note 5. But that doesn't make much difference since the z5's larger screen made it end up with a pixel per inch (PPI) of 403, just like the note 5.

OTHER SIMILARITIES

Both support dual SIM and memory cards but you'll need to sacrifice the second sim slot to use a memory card.

They both have the earphone jacks but none comes with an earphone. They also have the same processors and come with free pouches.

They also have their own user interfaces, ZUI for the z5 and MIUI for note 5. I don't know which is better but I don't mind. They're both Android anyway.
All these may be true, but there is what is called community or unofficial support, and I can assure you that note 5 will enjoy it far more than Lenovo Z5. And that is what extends the lifespan of a phone.

The Xiaomi redmi note 3(Kate/Kenzo) have been around for 3 years, yet it enjoys amazing community support. Go on XDA, and you'll understand what I mean.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 5:33pm On Jun 28, 2018
Solomon27:
I learnt that too, sir.

The other variants (3+32 and 4+64) have a global version.


Please what is the major advantage of global rom version over china rom version?
kekilika:
China ROM
1. China specific applications installed
2. Quick updates and release
3. Stable and official ROM for all Redmi device
4. Lacking Google tools

Global ROM
1. Pre-installed Google tools
2. No China related applications installed e.g typical example, change region to India, immediately some apps will appear. From this, you will know what I mean
3. All languages available
4. Stable and international ROM for Xiaomi. Updates only come to Global ROM after China ROM has been updated

Based on my research. Asides these two, we have additional two.

Modified: Just added these pictures
kekilika:
More research
https://www.doncaprio.com/xiaomi-global-rom-vs-china-rom-why-im-using-the-china-rom/

Cons of China ROM
1. No bloatware on the global ROM. Any app you can't use is a bloatware. Most comes with annoying notification badges that pops up now and then. Some can't be uninstalled, some when uninstalled can cause the ROM to be unstable or reduces performance of the phone.

2. The translation isn't always complete on the China ROM, even when you choose English language as default, some part of the UI might still display in Chinese.

3. Google apps are not pre-installed on the ROM, no Gmail, Google Voice assistant, Google maps, etc. But then, you can still install them.

4. You can't be sure you are not being watched with China ROM. Asked the Americans.

Also take note, China ROM + Chinese IP address = free music streaming. How true is this? grin cool
Asides all that have been mentioned, the only real difference between Global version and Chinese version of Redmi note 5 is LTE band 20, which the global version has but the Chinese version doesn't.
Now, once the bootloader of note 5 has been unlocked, you can flash global rom on the Chinese variant. So, once again, the only true difference is LTE band 20.
PhonesRe: The Xiaomi Thread. by dustmalik(m): 5:08pm On Jun 28, 2018
semitunde:
Pls what's the correct ntel apn configuration. And what did you mean by the phone information you put in the *#, #4636#*#* mode?
Dialing *#*#4636#*#*, takes you to the below screen. If you have two sims, enter the Phone Information that represents the ntel sim. APN is ntel

CrimeRe: Plateau Massacre: Three Suspects Paraded By Soldiers (Photo) by dustmalik(m): 9:36am On Jun 28, 2018
SalamRushdie:
As usual they had to rope in Berom native to appease the President but they failed to tell us what role he played on supporting Fulani terrorist in killing over 200 of his own people .... This is another evidence that the Buhari govt is not committed to putting an end to the lopsided killings going on in the plateau and Benue Valley..

Also note how the report deliberately says the Fulani men arrested haven't confessed to any crime
You are right
I'm sure even the ones on this video are very innocent https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=716674405330290&id=100009632104217&fgwum=015da21839d5c6ca5845a4a3bbd2112e3c5fb0260ac79c5f7e7b3cf97eeb83d332ee
CrimeRe: Plateau Massacre: Three Suspects Paraded By Soldiers (Photo) by dustmalik(m): 9:35am On Jun 28, 2018
Nightwolf1:
Only 3 herdsmen were arrested while those who are protesting against the carnage were arrested to the tune of 14.. Is this not absolute bias? Can the military deny not knowing where to find those terrorists herdsmen?

The state sponsored ethnic cleansing can't be hidden anymore... Arrest the leaders of miyetti Allah to produce other terrorists elements sent by them to kill people always.. If this is not done then buhari simply is behind this whole issues.
You are right
I'm sure even the ones on this video are very innocent https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=716674405330290&id=100009632104217&fgwum=015da21839d5c6ca5845a4a3bbd2112e3c5fb0260ac79c5f7e7b3cf97eeb83d332ee
CrimeRe: Plateau Massacre: Three Suspects Paraded By Soldiers (Photo) by dustmalik(m): 9:35am On Jun 28, 2018
DrGoodman:
And the Berom man they arrested also killed Beroms?

The protesters also killed people?

Lets tell ourselves the truth, all you see here are attempts to deflect the situation. None of them wants to annoy the Fulani leadership.
You are right
I'm sure even the ones on this video are very innocent https://mobile.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=716674405330290&id=100009632104217&fgwum=015da21839d5c6ca5845a4a3bbd2112e3c5fb0260ac79c5f7e7b3cf97eeb83d332ee

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