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stephinnoyewole:
So whats the way out?

Didn't see the gcam part, you can actually get some better picture quality for some scenes with that, but don't forget you bought a budget phone not a flagship, you want a better camera you spend the cash.

TechAbattoir:
Xiaomi is a popular Chinese smartphone manufacturer that has a quite good brand presence in Nigeria (if you know, you know). Its Redmi Note 4X smartphone was one of its most successful smartphones of 2017, and that's because it offers great features at a low price.

Here are some of its specs:

5.5-inch FHD display
3GB RAM.
Octa-core 2GHz Snapdragon 625 processor.
16GB internal storage, expandable to 256GB.
13MP rear 5MP front cameras.
Infrared and fingerprint sensor.
4100mAh battery.
MIUI 9 with Android 7.0 Nougat.
4G LTE supports eight bands.

And it's just $109.99! You can see why I say it's the best budget Android smartphone right??

Actually, the price online is around $157 (N55,000), but I have a coupon code that you can use to reduce it to just $109.99 (around N40k) on Gearbest.
Get the coupon and see why Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X is the best budget Android smartphone

If you need more coupons on any product online, you can contact me on techabattoir@gmail.com

What about the versions- 3gig ram, 32gig rom and 4gig ram, 64gig rom? You didn't say anything about them.

queenfav:
[ author=Gptech post=64089624]
Type Google play services on playstore and download/update them, they include apps like Google play Music, hangout, Google, Maps, Gboard, etc. That will stop the phone from going off and on randomly? Because that thing happens when u turn off the phone. Once it's back on, it starts acting up. Thanks anyways, would do as u said.

Do it first let's see the outcome.

Seamione:
Anybody?
cc: Gptech, Grandmufti, kstan, jboixx, dmedalion, acekid109

Please help

Dial *#*#64663#*#* and check if the camera is still working first.

Billyzone4:
OK but If it done will it receive OTAs regularly

You get OTA updates virtually every week.

queenfav:
I have read all 46 pages.. Maybe will do that again. The phone didn't come with google play services? Only playstore. Thanks

Type Google play services on playstore and download/update them, they include apps like Google play Music, hangout, Google, Maps, Gboard, etc.

Billyzone4:
so it definitely possible from Chinese stable to Chinese developers rom without PC then?

Yea, it's possible, though not 100% guaranteed, and you have to backup your files because you'll lose everything.

stephinnoyewole:
360Cam or GCam Sud boost it then?

Those don't actually boost picture quality.

Billyzone4:
Ooohh, OK I thought you said it possible to upgrade Chinese stable to Chinese developers without PC same with the global but not possible switching from Chinese to global or vise versa without a PC, sorry if am not getting used. �

Ok, I got you wrong, thought you were saying from Global stable to Chinese developer.

stephinnoyewole:
Lemme jubilate in addy den,even tho there are all sorts of complaints 4rm other corners

Don't get your hopes high, it's good but not up to the max 2. Apart from a more powerful flash, I rate it at about the same level as the note 4.

Billyzone4:
for instance, it possible to upgrade to a Chinese developers rom from the stable rom the redmi 5 plus without the use of PC straight from their site.

Not possible.

Protein0:
EmptyHen

Hahahahahahahaha.

Protein0:
it's true but will u prefer a vendor rom to a Chinese stable rom?

Hehehehe, some vendor roms are good ooo, and you can easily flash official roms when available on miui via the updater app, you don't even need to unlock bootloader again since the door is already opened . For devices without much support will go for the Chinese rom, for those with support, will likely do with a stable vendor rom.

fibonacci2526:
Well if there is any store i believe on Alixpress re Xiaomi phones, it is Xiaomi online store and they have the Global version available for presale. Will take their words for it.


Global Version Xiaomi Redmi 5 plus 5.99 inch Full Screen Smartphone Redmi5 3GB 32GB Snapdragon 625 Octa Core 4000mAh MIUI 9
http://s.aliexpress.com/6fuuAn6r?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Those Chinese ppl nr dey comprehend English well ooo, e don happen to me before, after explaining to dem say na Global rom I need, dem end up flashing vendor rom.

Protein0:
exactly. It's better to leave it at the Chinese rom but get playstore installed.

Individual preferences dey o.

Billyzone4:
is it also possible to get the Chinese developers rom and global developers/stable rom to work on it without rooting or flashing , will they also receive OTAs.

Of course you don't need root access to flash between miui roms. The highest level of Miui is the China developer rom, then the global developer rom, then the China Stable rom, and lastly the Global stable rom. Switching between China and Global roms require the use of PC via Mi flash tool. You can easily upgrade from Global stable to Global developer rom even without PC, but downgrading from Developer to Stable requires a PC or a custom recovery, same goes for the Chinese roms. If you buy a Xiaomi with Chinese rom, the truth is you are even supposed to enjoy it better than those with Global roms, just that some persons are not comfortable seeing some Chinese characters in some Chinese preinstalled apps as fibonacci2526 rightly put it.

Protein0:
global rom to most aliexpress sellers means English language+OTA updates ability +playstore.
Till it's on miui website, redmi 5plus global rom isn't available

Vendor rom of course, thats how those sellers behave they will flash vendor rom and call it global rom, later you see people complaining of unstable performance and inability to get OTA updates.

Adcrown:
Good day guys, can anyone please recommend a good usb cord for redmi 4x on aliexpress. Getting a durable usb has become almost impossible, kindly help a brother. Thanks.

Original Micro USB Cable VOXLINK PU Leather Fast Charging USB Data Cable For Samsung HTC Huawei Android Mobile Phone Cables
http://s.aliexpress.com/zaIZ36zI?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

PZOZ Micro USB Cable Fast Charging Phone Charger adapter Data Cabel For Samsung Xiaomi Huawei MEIZU SONY Android Charge Microusb
http://s.aliexpress.com/BnMVjy2U?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Yagazee:
I'm on Nougat

What's the message you get when trying to change the download directory, can you screenshot?

Nsonaso:
Their Camera software is Good

I've compared LeEco Le S3 X626 with my Mi Max 2... I was very ashamed to be honest and fairness.

Was very very disappointed

Am surprised with this assertion, because the Redmi note 4x when I tested it again the LEeco le s3 gave almost similar results.
This is a link to the thread I uploaded the samples, you can go to the next page for continuation. Can you please do something similar with the Max 2?
https://www.nairaland.com/4086425/leecothread/18

Nsonaso:
Link please

Original Xiaomi Mi Max 2 Max2 4GB RAM 128GB 6.44" Display Snapdragon 625 Octa Core Mobile Phone 12.0MP 4K Camera IMX386 5300mAh
http://s.aliexpress.com/f6VFFVZr?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

acekid109:
the camera software really downgrades the wonders of the lens. I think things are better with there mi note 3. There are great comments about the picture quality

Wanted to point that out.

nelsonB:
@Gptech

Since I downloaded, installed and apply this third party theme my phone heat up when charging and am not too comfortable,

Any solution

Heating up while charging shouldn't bother you, you can apply another theme if you are not comfortable with it, that's the only way.

BrightDeGea:
does it need root access?

Not necessarily, but you need TWRP recovery to enable Camera2Api..

fantilopezzy:
yep it juz getting worse day by day , am juz angry!

Kuku do factory reset na.

acekid109:
Who uses Gcam here? The new version with portrait mode rocks and it improves picture quality a lot. The portrait mode is awesome. It really looks like pictures taken with expensive cameras and it works with most phones. I tried it on redmi note 4 and my mi 5s plus, its the bomb the attached picture is one of the samples from the redmi note 4 photography group on telegram taken on a redmi note 4.

Oya time for experiment don reach oooo, where d rooted guys?

grinface98:
Who is this one? This thread is for actual phones like Xiaomi, not that piece of metal you call a phone

Should have just ignored.

fantilopezzy:
yep and it lagz like hell, and de battery life is pour

Are you joking or what?

Yagazee:
I followed through. But I couldn't get to the part of changing the directory for download.

Have you enabled documents? Are you on Marshmallow or Nougat?

humblesteve:
Which app do you use for the arrow and blurring?

Its there in your default photo editor, unless you are still in some Miui 8 version.

Protein0:

The above plus undue sentiments wiping aggravated by narcissism occasioned by unguarded ego summarizes the aetiology of the whole ish. My last submission

Abeg make dis really b ur last submission, we nor go accept any more papers for marking, dis matter af do, new term don resume today .
Una gud morning oooooooooo.

Yagazee:
Guys please help. I've asked this question before, and I'll still ask it again.
How do I change the download directory of UC Browser to SD card?
Thanks

Go to settings - Installed apps - documents, and enable it. You can then go to uc browser and change the directory.