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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:58pm On Apr 10, 2018

BeardedTraveler:
Tweak? U talking about Etisalat right?

Na! I meant the MTN double data.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:35pm On Apr 10, 2018

BeardedTraveler:
Dem give u notification before dem stop am? Cos I dey use double data now and e go pain person if them no notify before them end am

I am guessing the tweak will stop after 6 months cry

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:29pm On Apr 10, 2018

Ennyhorlar:
What's the meaning of a "DECLINE MAIL"

GTbank is currently telling me before they can refund my money back to me ,I will have to get a Decline Mail from seller..
_
I canceled the order on the 28th of March and the transaction was approved to be refunded.. But my bank says I should get a Decline mail from the merchant before they can reverse my 60,000naira..

They are getting crazier by the day in that bank. From their useless GTworld app to late sms alert, I have jejely focus more on Access now, they have a better service overall.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 11:04am On Apr 03, 2018

acekid109:
lol, i used g2 back then, learnt a lot from the phone, that was the time of loki, bump n some other hacks, cloud g3 rom was awesome back then, there was also this cam that takes better picture than the default one i think xcam was the name can't remember

You na obviously boss for flashing! grin

Flasholic!

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:20am On Apr 03, 2018

acekid109:
Anyone using wayang kernel for redmi note 4? The guy's been able to make quick charge work, about 40% increase in charging speed, u can also control the voltage if u use darkness control for kernel tweaking.

Bros! You wan dey tempt me oo! embarassed

I remember wetin I do my LG G2 back then grin

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:10am On Apr 03, 2018

Chiluv333:
Where and how can I get this phone,
Xiaomi redmi 4 prime/pro 3gb 32gb, 625sdg, 4100mah.

You can check jumia, Aliexpress or you can try out sellers on this thread.
Cc Protein0, Noobody, Holuwaxheun etc.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 9:59am On Apr 03, 2018

funkyjms:
Just sorting out my files when I saw this!! Sincerely I'm angry because I never authorise the download; I have to believe it downloaded automatically. I saw the notification but I ignored it because I read the update doesn't support custom themes. 1.3GB gone!!

As e don happen, please how do I install (or flash) it since it's in zip format?? Gurus in the house abeg put me through

Hey Georgioo, are you able to use custom themes? How true?

Until xiaomi officially re-release this particular update, you won't be able to install through normal updater. I downloaded this particular rom version from MiUi forum and when I tried updating through updater it brought back the notification that "it is a nightly rom and I have to be a registered beta-tester to be able to go on with the update" so, I resorted to updating through custom recovery. If you check back on one of my previous post you should see a guide I wrote on rooting/unlocking, there, you will find how to boot into a custom recovery temporarily through fasboot without tampering with your stock recovery.
For the record I have utilized both TWRP and Redwolf recovery to flash a number of mod/zips which also include the above rom update.

As for the custom theme, it's been a while I downloaded themes.

Note: you might try updating and it might work but I highly doubt because the updater will have to verify the rom version first(that is why you have to be connected to the internet during updating) before re-booting into recovery to finish the update process.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 9:48am On Apr 03, 2018

busuyi44:
Work any day any time, not night or weekend restricted. Just try it.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 8:25am On Apr 01, 2018

This place na one of my numerous comic reliefs! cheesy

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:36pm On Mar 31, 2018

henry007:
The conversation is a lil long but let me start from here.

Now someone asked me,

Which seems pretty specific to his situation. He asked me because i said this

So for you to enter the conversation and talk about which MIUI version is necessarily slapped on which Android version is basically just some ITK bants that is off point. You need to give it a rest. Never claimed to be smarter than everyone (even though it may seem that way). I'm not responsible for how you feel or your complex.

Well! That was clearly an oversight and I apologize for that, but that explanation is still correct maybe not to the reply but it is. I know you're good with words and bants but you don't have to be rude in your replies cos I can't exactly remember being rude in any of my replies to you on this page.
It is all good, have a productive day ahead.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:12pm On Mar 31, 2018

henry007:
You're examining my reply with a microscope without taking a look at the question i am replying.

You know you can be objective while scrutinizing my replies yes?

henry007:
I just joined Xiaomi train last month. I never got to experience MIUI 8 but those are 2 different versions of Android so......

Can you explain what you exactly mean by that bold part? undecided

What you are failing to realise is that you are making assertions far from the fact and when others try to correct you, you end up making it a case of being attacked on the thread.
There are many newbies coming in everyday, now, imagine a case where the first post a newbie reads is one of your misguided statements undecided

, the most unfortunate thing on this issue is that you are a reviewer and a lot of people will start taking your words as the correct thing whereas it is the opposite in truth.

I have once advocated for people to be able to air their opinions whether is contrary to popular ones but we should apply wisdom to this. A lot of people are way more knowledgeable than you here especially on Xiaomi matters and that is one thing you are finding hard to accept.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:04am On Mar 31, 2018

henry007:
I just joined Xiaomi train last month. I never got to experience MIUI 8 but those are 2 different versions of Android so......

They are not necessarily different android versions bro! Some xiaomi devices are still on android 5 lollipop and they've been update to MiUi 9.
The MiUi version takes the front seat in terms of priorities for Xiaomi software engineers. As an example, the Xiaomi Redmi note 3 mtk version has never been officially updated higher than android 6 marshmallow and it has prolly been updated to MiUi 9.
For the sake of newbies joining the thread, let's try to state things close to facts and not hearsay.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:35pm On Mar 30, 2018

frekyfrik:
Thank you, Sisterly. Please amongst these model redmi note 5 Pro, REDMI note 5 plus, Redmi Note 5 and Redmi Note 5A Prime and Mi Max 2, which one will be your no. 1 top pick

If the larger the better is your personal mantra as regard screen size, then the Mi Max 2 will be your best bet amongst the devices listed above.
But if the sweet spot is the 5.5" kindly go for the Redmi Note 5, it is the best of the redmi series presently.
And lastly, if your budget can't pass 60k, kindly put Redmi 5 plus or the 4GB/64GB version of Redmi Note 4 in mind.

Kindly state your exact maximum budget for a phone.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:05pm On Mar 29, 2018

OneKinGuy:
how do i backup my present rom except via twrp

I have personally not done a full nandroid backup before on any android mobiles have owned without the use of more advanced mods/apps like TWRP (gurus here can help clarify this part) but I feel a backup of important apps' data, settings, syncing of contacts; notes; messages with MiCloud and transferring of media files to external storage should be enough.
Another important thing is to download and keep both fastboot and recovery version of a particular rom version you feel is stable and works well(this should at least be a little recent).This will ensure you have something to fall back on if any update go wrong.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:03pm On Mar 29, 2018

fibonacci2526:
Will put this beauty to test for the next 48hrs. Mini review coming up.

Madam I want to be like you when I grow up cool

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:21am On Mar 29, 2018

henry007:
Just today or everyday?

Don't ever upgrade, i'm on that version on the RN 4X i reviewed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9UtAqm6ygs

Meanwhile this shipping phone thing is not for the weak, new Xiaomi phone on the way.

Bros! stop this 'Don't upgrade', if most people go with this your advise na untop MiUi 8 android 6.0 people like us wey buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 early last year go still dey.
whatever happened to taking risk or better still asking for other people's review before updating.

My advise for anyone thinking of updating is to: ask for others review; keep a backed up version of your present rom incase of issues with the new update. And you don't need to update if it's not a major jump, there are no serious issues with your present version, no new interesting features that you really like to try out in the change log.

Personally, it took me a while to update from MiUi 8 to 9, but it happened to be the best update for my device. I am currently on 9.0.5.0 and I'm planning to join the 9.5 crew soon na data no dey cry

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:47pm On Mar 28, 2018

Georgioo:
Great... Thanks for this swift reply
I flashed the latest v9.5.4.0 via flash tool because it just stop showing in updater app even when I've downloaded to some level... So I thought I noticed d device getting a little bit hot, but it's just in my head, kinda cool down now even with data on and usage

Why did you go the route of fastboot to flash? Why you no use the normal recovery rom update?

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:40pm On Mar 26, 2018

jboixxx:
visit XDA forum or maybe my ogas fit help... kstan,
scotweezy, dmedalion

My hand no dey this one oo! grin

the only Tom wey I sabi na TomTom cheesy

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:20pm On Mar 25, 2018

gsparks01:
thanks for the guide. The gcam app I downloaded keeps force closing. Is there a specific one to download?

Follow this link to a telegram group; https:///googlecameraport
I personally utilize BSG version 5 mod, though other interesting mods are available, you will have to do more trial and error.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:56pm On Mar 25, 2018

busuyi44:
SOT thing of 3500mAh battery phone

Kindly add that you use a Xiaomi Mi Note 3 abeg! grin

that utilizes a Snapdragon 660 chipset.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:54pm On Mar 25, 2018*

And we must all understand that just because someone is posting 10, 12, 13hrs of SOT on same phone as yours doesn't mean you too will get same.
A lot of factors affect the efficiency of the battery, one of the important factors is the usage of the owner.
In between those 12 hrs of SOT are long stretch of video watching offline which always end up boosting the SOT of a phone in such scenario. Some even don't utilize mobile network, they use Wi-Fi.
Some people are in areas with very cool temperature and fantastic network reception.
At the end of the day, all these factors will add up together and translate into excellent or not so good battery efficiency.

http://techlifereviews.com/factors-that-affect-the-battery-runtime-endurance-of-your-mobile-device/

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:44pm On Mar 25, 2018

pyrex23:
nothing looks wrong wit your phone..
Turn of Gps and maps/navigation

now.. 1% every 4 mins
from 100% to 0% would be 400 mins of screen-on time
400 mins is 6hrs 40 mins.
Isnt that OK.. U no dey get light for ur side?...
Try to reduce brightness when indoor.. I hope u dont have battery apps like *DU battery saver* do uninstall them.. Also Get a powerbank... Update till there isnt any update left and do a factory reset..

Best of luck bro..

Thanks for this oo! Na like 10% depletion every 40 mins na. So what are we still saying sef angry

@iamspeedracer give it some time, do the update and take a cue from all the suggestions given.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:30pm On Mar 25, 2018

iamspeedracer:
Etisalat and airtel. The airtel seems to be failing once a while. Having switched to 3G from 4G there's an increase of 1 minute before I loose a percentage

Kindly check the SOT when you've depleted to like 20%, checking per minute na just wahala you dey give yourself.

I believe if you can average close to 5:30hrs SOT after full depletion which is usually not advisable, then your phone is very okay.

If others get something way higher than that on average on the same phone, then we can conclude yours is part of the few defective units if situation does not change provided you've done all the recommendations above.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:15pm On Mar 25, 2018

Elxandre:
Lol.
Una don make pple think say na all Xiaomi get monster battery

Bros I tire oo! grin

I could remember when I got my Redmi Note 4 Global back then, was still in benin, and was switching between Glo and MTN.
I hardly got 6 hrs SOT, later on when I got stable on MTN my SOT improved and my phone operated cooler.

The truth is a lot things affect battery efficiency.
http://techlifereviews.com/factors-that-affect-the-battery-runtime-endurance-of-your-mobile-device/

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:04pm On Mar 25, 2018

iamspeedracer:
I will return to jumia. I bought the one with 6 months warranty

Why do I feel your panic is too far fetched? undecided

What network are you using? Is the network stable in your area? If the answer is 'GLO' and it is not stable, bros! your battery dey try sef be that.
Hope your screen brightness slider is not turned all the way up? Halfway should be the Ideal.

It might also be the case of over-expectation, your phone is equipped with a 3000mah phone with a 28nm fabrication type chipset, so don't expect the same battery life like Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 or phones using similar chipset.

And another angle to see this might be the rom it came with, maybe some bugs are present. Try and update to the latest available version and ensure you are using a network that is fairly stable in your area.

And most importantly, your usage will go a long way to determine how efficient the battery will be.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 3:53pm On Mar 19, 2018

AgentPein:
Pls someone suggest me good that offer that I can get for 1k

bros you sef come back read wetin you post for here undecided

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:43pm On Mar 13, 2018

eleojo23:
Hmm...na today this drop down menu colour change start o.

It has gone from blue to green to purple in just one day...today

You probably changed to one of the default themes that come with the phone or you recently downloaded one with default style of pull down notification.
Now to the colour changing; it is as a result of the weather app, which changes colour in correspondence to weather e.g cloudy, sunny, daytime etc. Have different colours.
If you are in an area with blazing network, the colour will change constantly due to constant refresh of the weather app.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 4:04pm On Mar 09, 2018

Gptech:
If you tempt me with 50k then maybe .

Can 45k fly?

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 12:18pm On Mar 09, 2018

Anybody wanna sell cleanly used Redmi Note 4 Snapdragon 3/32GB.
Preferred Colours: Black and Grey
Preferred Location: Lagos for fast one on one transaction.
Quote me if you have any available for reasonable 2nd hand price.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:17am On Mar 09, 2018

ghostfacekillar:
wat about redmi note
5a and 4a.* which 1 beta. I wan buy for my mama

5a is very okay, got same for mama too.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:20am On Mar 06, 2018

careytommy7:
This 9.0.5.0 is not battery friendly at all. Please can anyone provide me a link to upgrade to a better version?

I beg to defer bro! It is one of the best versions of MiUi 9 so far on my Redmi Note 4 snapdragon.

Phones › Re: Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X Review 1 Year Later - Should You Buy It In 2018? by scotweezy(m): 7:39pm On Feb 27, 2018

If after reading the above review and you are impressed with what you see, kindly do yourself a favour and google search the 'Xiaomi' brand before you start comparing with all these medicore over expensive things all these companies are choking down our throat all in the name of cheap phones.

And if buying is the next on your agenda, kindly check Aliexpress or search for Xiaomi Thread in the technology section and ask all your Xiaomi related questions.

Modify: You can get the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4(x) for around 56k give or take if you know the right place to buy.

Check previous posts of these monikers; @protein0 @noobody @holuwaxheun and get Xiaomi devices at fantastic prices from them.

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