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genius43:
2kurupt and scotweezy please it is not that deep, no need exchanging words. One love.

I am cool bro. When I see an unfounded statement on here I will correct it like I have done to his.

I am opened to correction too.

Cheers.

When you are experiencing heavy data usage, the first thing to do is to check your data usage statistics and not to start blaiming the ISP.

Monitorong your data usage statistics will give you a better insight into which app and services are utilizing your data the most. I believe the popular Social media apps like Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, Instagram Snapchat etc are the major culprit in this regard.

Check the "Sync" settings, especially the Gallery. Ensure it is not set to sync your Photos with the cloud automatically.

If after monitoring the usage you now find out the usage statistics doesn't correspond with what your ISP is showing you as the remaining balance, then we can conclude you are being shortchanged.

2kurupt:
I gave my suggestion to the person complaining about MTN zapping his data. Rather than nitpicking on my opinion & suggestions to his problem why not give him yours?

Everybody's opinion on this forum is subjective so I don't see why you want to coerce I and others to accept your point of view.

This over-sabi attitude is why I sometimes jump & pass some comments on this thread.

Cheers.

And claiming "MTN data is a scam" is a good opinion right? How exactly does this your statement help anybody here?

Call it nitpicking or whatever you like, I am not one to let unfounded statements like the one you made go by when I can correct such notions.

When others come now with the same issue you won't be here to defend your wrong claims.

State what is correct and not overzealous incorrect statements like "MTN data is a scam".

Over sabi yen yen! Same person calling another person MTN staff because they called you out for claiming unfounded things.

genius43:
You are right about Airtel short-changing people of data.

First of all Night plan. I have tested it so many ways as much as using another network to pick up download link and keep it in my downloader mostly ADM Pro the maximum Airtel allows is 235mb out of 250mb.

Second, normal data I downloaded a file of 200mb and I restricted background process check my data before I started when I was done Airtel deducted almost 300mb from my available balance.

Third Airtel binge plan. The day I upgraded my phone to android pie, I did Airtel binge plan of 2Gb and the upgrade was supposed to be 1.6Gb and after the upgrade I was left with less than 100mb.

Moving on, MTN had been honest with data deductions but of recent they have been overzealous with it. If not for poor network in most places, Glo have been quite fair though I have noticed some abnormalities atimes when I do their weekend plan.

Maybe you seff na MTN staff

2kurupt:
MTN staff I've noticed you.

Meanwhile in other news, Airtel & Glo still gives more value for money so far data is concerned.

End of story.

Still don't know what brought about this sha?

We can all just accept most of us work with Xiaomi on this thread with this your close minded conclusion at the bolded.

yak:
I was agreeing with u till the last sentence. Leading the pack in what ways biko. I know that 70% of ppl around who really use the Internet are either doing airtel or glo. If u check latest statistics from ncc, mtn is losing customers. Have u asked y mtn had to adjust dere prices from 1200 for 1.5GB to normal 1K others are doing and 1200 for 2GB?

My verdict remains "search for the network that serves u right and enjoy"
For instance in my case, glo is super fast in my office but airtel can make u throw ur phone. On the other hand airtel in my house is so sweet but glo is frustrating. I use mtn because that's the only network I can use both at home and work without hbp

We can all agree the last part of your post should be the most important right?

Oyinlomobambam:
How u take use am abeg?
1gb no reach 12hrs here o

Check your data usage statistics, from there you will get the apps and services utilizing most data.
The way I see it, you will end up needing to use less of some apps to keep your data.

When the network is very good, it's easy to blame the ISP for your usage.

There was a time I used Glo back then in Benin, my data lasted very well, but my battery suffer am because the signal was just average at best in my area.

2kurupt:
Conclusions you say? I know coz I and a whole bunch of persons I know first hand have been there.

Why should I be beating about the bush when people have been switching to glo or Airtel without modifying their device options and end up having more value for their money?

Usually before people start making this type of complaints they're already frugal with their data usage and wondering why it doesn't last.

And I have heard first hand complaints of people getting short-changed by Airtel. I have even confirmed this personally on their Night plan on a few occasions. They will cut you off a few MB to the exhaustion of your data allocation. Other people have complained about their "double data" zapping. They give you 3GB and you end up being able to use 1.5GB. They might have corrected this, that I cannot confirm, but it was a major issue at one point.

Concerning data usage, I track my usage all the time and MTN has never short-changed me data allocation wise, Never! I always get to use my allocated data.
The exception to this was their Night Plan that gets cut off at exactly 3:30am instead of 4am, even with that, you still get to use your allocated 500MB. The Night plan has been revamped now and it is better albeit more expensive.

I have utilised all the Primary ISP in Nigeria at one time or the other and I dare say MTN has arguably been the most consistent of all.

And please, stop making a generalised statement based off your experience and a few others. MTN is leading the pack for so many reasons.

Congrats @MeshachMARTINS

2kurupt:
Change your data provider. MTN data issa scam

How do you guys reach this kinda conclusions sef?

You didn't ask the guy the kind of apps he uses and how long he stays on them?

What about auto sync of the gallery? Shey im untick am?

I use 1GB for 3 days averagely on my device and it's just Whatsapp, Twitter and UCWeb that I use often others I use sparingly. I hardly stream videos with this sub and No Instagram.

genius43:
It is very comfortable though. Sometimes I forget it's plugged in.

I guess the entrance of your ear canal is large then
Some of us don't have it large.

genius43:
Extra bass is almost like this but sounds better I have used both.

This type is quite different from the Oriamo Halo.
Not a fan of this kind of ear-tip; I find them very uncomfortable.

genius43:
Just go to any big accessories dealer especially those Tecno and infinix retailers, they normally have Oraimo accessories. You might not get this Halo but other good ones like extra bass are there.

Thanks. However, I am very particular about this type because of the structure of the ear-tip. I find those common full in-ear type uncomfortable, it just never stays.

Ziyech:
Got it from an accessories store in my area.

I see! Can't seem to find it on any online store in Nigeria.

Ziyech:
Oraimo earphones dope sha.. loving this one I got for N1200..
http://www.oraimo.com/product_detail-76.html
Thanks to whoever recommended this Boom player too.

Where did you get this from bro?

Gptech:
Buy now
US $10.26 5%OFF | 5000mAh BN43 Battery for Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 4 X 5.5inch
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/bB3h8kl6

Have you by any chance used this particular battery or any you've been recommending? If yes, what has your experience been so far?

@princetom1, Sorry for your loss! I pray the almighty give you and your family the fortitude to bear this loss.

Jayboltz:
I was finally able to recover my phone from brickland yesterday thanks to all that contributed.Special thanks to Scotweezy,Ur contribution was massive,I really appreciate

You're welcome bro.

chrisja:
The price is just about 10k,so thats not the issue for me, I would be more hyped if the Mi 9T had an 8gb/256gb variant and that 60k plus difference of K20 pro is not an interesting proposition at this moment... I just tire for these companies self...

From your comments, it appears your budget hovers around that 100k+ range and you wouldn't mind adding a little to it.
If I were in your shoes, I would go for the Mi9T over the RN7pro. The former is just the better device overall in this context.

Jayboltz:
the fastboot rom i downloaded from the link Scotweezy dropped,when i copied it to mi unlock tool address,it showed no file path and i was unable to flash .cc Scotweezy and Grandmufti

I hope you unpacked it first before copying the path?

IKON360:
telegram is dope, I am on an rcsetup group that I can download awesome wallpapers and fantastic setups for nova and lawnchair launchers from. I am on BSG's gcam group, on masik en os group, on a group for all matter of custom roms for RN7, a photography group for RN7 and the pro, a group for sky sports for football, a group I download movies from, a group I download modded apps from, a group that I download the latest Nigerian songs from, and so many others. Whatsapp is nothing compared to telegram especially in the implementation of groups

Drop the name of those groups make I check them.

genius43:
It is for Fastboot, that is the official MIUI website. They don't post recovery ROMs there

And I am respectfully saying that link you posted is wrong, it is not for fastboot rom, It is for recovery rom.
Check the screenshot below

Make MKBHD sha bash Redmi Note 4 make Gptech catch am

GrandMufti:
Fake unlocking

The guy has actually confirmed it to be unlocked normally through "fastboot oem info" command. So let's see how things pan out.

genius43:
Check this link for the latest Fastboot ROM
https://en.miui.com/getrom-342.html?m=yes&mobile=2

This link seems to be for recovery rom and not fastboot. I posted a link earlier where you can find all the lastest fastboot rom available for most of Xiaomi devices.

Jayboltz:
i just confirm it to be truely unlocked.should i continue with the fastboot flash or should i download miui v10.2.2.0 @ Scotweezy

Check that link I sent earlier and download the lastest fastboot rom for Redmi Note 5. The way I see it, you will still end up needing to update to the lastest rom.

Make sure you download the correct fastboot rom for your device.

Once again, make sure you choose "save user data" option on the Miflash software.

Jayboltz:
the fastboot rom i downloaded is v9.6.4,the one on my phone b4 it got bricked was v10.2.2.0 hope it wont get hardbricked due to antiroll back ish if i flashed it into my phone @scotweezy

If you read up, you will see @genius43 brought to our attention the issue of fake bootloader unlock. If it is the case, test point method might be your only saving grace.

Modify:
Use this link https://www.smartphones.how/repair/check-status-bootloader-locked-or-unlocked to check the true state of your bootloader unlock.

Kindly give us a feedback after you've confirmed.

genius43:
All the people that have been affected, the solution so far have been to flash the Chinese ROM. According to XDA they claimed affected devices was as a result of fake UBL

You have a good point sha. The guy will need to download both the chinese and global fastboot rom then.
The problem now is we are not exactly sure the brick happened as a result of fake unlock bootloader. If it is the case, the flashing won't go through at all.
He might probably need to go through test point method like others before.

@Jayboltz
I will repeat again, make sure you choose "save user data" on the Miflash software.
Avoid that "clean all and lock" by all means.

Jayboltz:
Thanks a lot I'll keep u posted?
Should I download fastboot pie Rom

Yeah. Make sure you choose "Save Data" option in the Miflash software to ensure your internal storage is kept intact on booting.

Download from this link https://en.miui.com/a-234.html

Jayboltz:
Yes it's unlocked
What can I do pls I've been sad since morning

Download any recent fastboot rom for your device. Put your phone in fastboot mode and flash the rom through Miflash on a computer.

Check out this link https://www.technobuzz.net/flash-miui-fastboot-rom/

If you still don't get how to from the above link, enter youtube and find detailed videos.

Jayboltz:
Pls help ooo
I downloaded the Android pie update,while installing it ,my phone rebooted n it's stuck in the Mi logo since morning .how do I go about it . Phone is redmi note 5 pro Chinese version but global version flashed in it
Cc GrandMufti ,Scotweezy

For the sake of Zeus , kindly confirm if bootloader is unlocked?