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Stormyweather:
let it start to fly like Benin people first, then you can start counting....otherwise ER awaits you

Lovexme:
This isn't funny anymore, sir.

Stormyweather:
what isn't

Stormyweather:
let it start to fly like Benin people first, then you can start counting....otherwise ER awaits you

choix007:
Must u mention a tribe to make ur point? This Is unbecoming abeg. It is an insult.

Lovexme:
The stereotypical remark.

Enjoy your day.

Stormyweather:
from what you just typed, i'm sure you know why now. the meaning of stereotype says it all.

Lovexme:
I don't understand you. I'll let it go jare.

Make I go find food jor.

wongwe:
please who make use gtb mastercard to buy alipocket recently and how much do they charge per $ ?

wongwe:
please who make use gtb mastercard to buy alipocket recently and how much do they charge per $ ?

Deedee27:
I picked my Redmi 4x on Tuesday. I must confess Xiaomi is a definition of value for money. I am enjoying everything about the phone.

And pls house is it necessary I activate mi account. Are there any benefits attached to it. because I don't want to be locked out of my device oo.

frebor:
Battery life is good, it's as simple as that.

The device has a 3500mah battery a charges up pretty fast with any 5V 2A charger, the bundled charger is even faster. Due to cost restrictions, Quick Charge is not enabled same as some other Chinese phones with Snapdragon processors.

I'm an heavy user and I get over 8 hours SoT. Usage scenario is always on whatsapp, 3 email accounts on auto sync, all day Twitter, lots of browsing on Chrome, little gaming and a minimum of 1 hour video play.

Stormyweather:
let it start to fly like Benin people first, then you can start counting....otherwise ER awaits you

tunzi:
Please I really need help, I wanna order a fone from aliexpress abt $425 but all banks are giving me limits of $100 per month pls how do I go about it, and I dnt knw anytin abt dis alipocket pls help

Yobill:
Im new here, pls wats ER?

princetom1:
Lol, are u and fibonacci2526 among my village people?
Ntoorrr to all those my village people . Na me win last last. Reporting live from the motor park, somewhere in Lagos

Modified: pics taken with leagoo m8 in a cloudy sky

rookidmart:
Welcome to the Xiaomi thread.
Prerequisites:
-A GTB and Access Bank account enabled for internet banking. Other banks eg Stanbic, FCMB etc work but you'll be charged at a higher rate.
(You'll need 2 accounts because your order is above $100 and due to the forex crisis banks limit forex transactions to $100 monthly. FYI GTB charges ₦320/$ and Access Bank charges ₦325/$)

Note that the monthly limit is every calendar month, meaning that you can use your $100 on the ending of one month and by the next day you can use the monthly limit for the next month.
For example, you can use your March limit on the 31st of March and by 1st April you get to use your allotment for April without waiting for 31st April.

Prerequisites:
-An AliExpress account
-Aliexpress app on your phone (new members get coupons)
Activating Your Card For Internet Transactions
Have you paid for stuff online before, whether Nigerian or international sites?
If no then you'll have to activate your card for internet banking.
For VISA card you'll need to go to your bank's ATM(I hear you can use any ATM) slot in your ATM and insert your PIN.
Then select "Change PIN"
You'll see a "Change I-PIN" button, click on it.
Now insert your I-PIN (something easy to remember but hard to forget)
For added security use a different pin from your usual ATM pin so if one is compromised the other is safe.
The I-PIN is the PIN you'll use to verify the transaction if you want to buy things online.

For MasterCard eg GTB's MasterCard, you'll have to go to the branch and fill a form to enable internet banking.

Funding AliExpress Pocket
Download the app, create an account.
On the My Account tab on the app you'll see My AliExpress Pocket, click on it and fund your AliExpress Pocket with about $100 (if $100 doesn't work at once then select it in multiples eg $20 * 5 or $50 * 2)
Search for the device you want to buy select buy now, you'll see an option to use your AliExpress Pocket, tick it.
Then use your other ATM to complete the transaction.

About Appeals:
You don't have to appeal before you fund your AliExpress Pocket.

Sometimes people are told to appeal for security reasons, to verify you're the owner/handler of the card, mostly when you use a card that isn't in your name to fund the pocket.
In that case you'll be told to upload a picture of the ATM card(you can block out some numbers for security purposes), identification (eg passport, voters card, birth certificate [don't know if they still collect these], or international passport), and a recent bank statement of the account you were told to appeal.

After 3-5 business days the details will be verified and you can use that card (that doesn't bear your name) to fund your pocket in the future without hassles.

Item is pre-advised
If you ship via NL Post when tracking the first stage is "item is pre-advised" and it can stay that way for up to 2 weeks, you contact NL Post and they say they haven't got your item.
Do not panic, you most likely haven't been scammed or given a fake tracking number.
What pre-advised means is that the seller has contacted Netherlands Post and have advised them that a parcel is coming their way, that they should expect to receive it. The parcel will then be processed by their sorting centre, pass the checks and then finally be dispatched to the destination country.
Your package will go from China to the Netherlands first before it is ultimately shipped to Nigeria.
Even though the pre-advised stage can be long and frustrating, it doesn't usually last for more than 15 days and when it does get to the Netherlands the shipping is quicker and your item should reach you by the next week!


About Collection:
The package will be delivered to the nearest post office and you'll be notified by the post office (either by call or text, or they'll bring a slip to your house) that you have an item waiting for collection at the post office.
You might be charged a ₦500 "handling fee" upon collection of the item.
Happy buying!


Xiaomi phones tip
Because Xiaomi doesn't have an offline presence in Nigeria, parts may be hard to come by.
If you're buying a Xiaomi device --or any little known android device -- from AliExpress you're advised to purchase also :. a tempered screen protector to protect your screen;
an extra screen so if your screen breaks it can readily be replaced, also if your screen breaks years from now getting the parts on AliExpress would be hard as sellers might not stock the item in favour of newer devices.
-an extra battery, if you so desire.

If you have any other questions you can ask here.

Deedee27:
I picked my Redmi 4x on Tuesday. I must confess Xiaomi is a definition of value for money. I am enjoying everything about the phone.

And pls house is it necessary I activate mi account. Are there any benefits attached to it. because I don't want to be locked out of my device oo.

tunzi:
please d fone I wanna buy is about $425 how do I go abt dt

Deedee27:
I picked my Redmi 4x on Tuesday. I must confess Xiaomi is a definition of value for money. I am enjoying everything about the phone.

And pls house is it necessary I activate mi account. Are there any benefits attached to it. because I don't want to be locked out of my device oo.

tunzi:
please d fone I wanna buy is about $425 how do I go abt dt

Youngpo413:
Mr man, I love your nails.

Dexter247:
chaii, person don first me buy am here

Gptech:
From your standard, Redmi note 3, Mi Max, Redmi note 4 (any variant), and Redmi pro. These fit into your budget, I believe.

Dam5reey:
If you're​ using mi device you must activate it for security reasons and also backup, just like I cloud...
Lots of benefits...

tomsniel:
Good morning guys, please has anyone used Skye Mastercard to fund their alipocket, Also I would like to know if I can use a card that bears a different name like a friend's card??

princetom1:
Is for sale, come pay money