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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 2:11pm On Feb 27, 2018

Cassie74:
Hi.. Looking to buying a 7" tab for just games in Amazon or AliExpress... Not expensive. Any suggestions pls

I am not exactly sure of the best deal but I will advise you check Lenovo Tab 3 and 4 7" models, Huawei mediapad T3 7" models. Check other Lenovo and Huawei models too.
They are not the most powerful but they are definitely okay for the money and I would take them over not so popular brands.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:02am On Feb 27, 2018

Vicjay1:
Good morning house. I need a charger for my redmi note 4x. I misplaced d follow come. Abeg any recommendations

Make sure you download 'Ampere' app from playstore and use to check the average output of the chargers you will be checking.
If the ratings doesn't clock averagely 1750 mah when data connection is off kindly refuse the charger (this is for a 5V 2A rated charger).
Make sure you test for few minutes before making your conclusion.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 9:57am On Feb 27, 2018

BeardedTraveler:
Okay. I'll check it out, thanks a mil

It is actually lenovo P8 not P3. Amazon prices seems to be way cheaper compared to Aliexpress for most of the tablets I listed earlier.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 9:31am On Feb 26, 2018

henry007:
Did it in under 3 hours.
Seems people like it short sef.

For this particular model most people won't mind a short one cos they would have probably seen a lot of other reviews. But a longer and more detailed video might be needed for a freshly released device or maybe different short videos to explain different section. e.g. Unboxing, UI, Camera, Battery etc.
Though, I for one will like a longer video that all the above is packed in.

Nice video, keep it up wink

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 9:16am On Feb 26, 2018*

BeardedTraveler:
Hello everyone, I have 2 questions/issues ;

1) Will Xiaomi 2c power bank work perfectly with Leeco le S3? I mean the fast charging feature.

2) I need recommendations for a cheap but good tab on Aliexpress

(I'm sorry for derailing though )

Lenovo P8
Lenovo tab 4 (I am not sure this one is on Aliexpress cos I saw it on Amazon)
Huawei mediapad M3 lite (not sure if this is on Ali too)

All the above are good tablets with okay SOC.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 4:32am On Feb 19, 2018

monshow25:
is it for the 3/32gb or the 4/64gb

32GB

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 8:22pm On Feb 18, 2018

Gamesound:
Please how much is Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4G

Give or take 56k

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 8:42pm On Feb 15, 2018

jboixxx:
Scotweezy, you've got mail on live, bro.

Just saw this now, I have contacted you on whatsapp

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:37pm On Feb 14, 2018

GrandMufti:
Things don't work like this. Production costs are taken into consideration before deciding a unit's selling price. Paying royalties for quick charge on a midrange /budget series would shoot up the price and defeat the aim of producing such phones. That's why they're taking the risk with qc on flagships.

Bros I don watch one video for YouTube, when the guy plug im redmi 5 plus join normal follow come charger the thing show 'charging' under the battery level for locked screen but when he later plug am to QC 3.0 charger, after few seconds the thing change to 'quick chatging'

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:31pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
gsmarena too make mistakes, the screen shot is from miui forum, just Google it. I may be banned for posting link so I shared a picture. Stock or miui doesn't matter, kernel controls a lot of things, if xiaomi is ready, an update which includes additions of quick charge is possible, provided they pay for the royalty. As of redmi note 4, I personally used a kernel that supports charging up to 2.5a, I'm waiting for bootloader unlock, I'll have shown u screenshot as i recently acquired a note 4 again.

I hope this kernel can work with MIUI stock rom?
If yes, kindly drop a link

If No, can it at least work with MIUI based custom roms?
Me I sha don pass average user grin

and this phone sef go soon dey mark one year, make I turn the head small. grin

Modify: Abeg which charger you dey use for the Redmi note 4, cos I get one QC 3.0 charger for ground.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:24pm On Feb 14, 2018

Apologies for derailing this thread this much na network dey act up. lipsrsealed

@acekid109 I later checked YouTube and saw a particular video showing the quick charge capability of Redmi 5 plus.
I guess there is something Xiaomi is not mentioning concerning Redmi note 4 not supporting and Redmi 5 plus supporting. The whole issue is kinda controversial if you ask me.

For the record @acekid109 is right, if you want quick charge and not just the QC 1.0 but higher kindly get yourself a QC 3.0 charger, it will charge way faster.
In addition check the version of your rom too.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:10pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
it has quick charge, u can check miui forums, even if xiaomi does not pay royalty, qc can still be added later as seen in mi a1, once the processor n the battery has qc support.

You should ask the question, is it the same story with Mi 5x that is the same device save for the different rom utilized? undecided

And make sure your reply is based on average users not techies that can flash anything flashable.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:01pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
software definitely matters, redmi 5 plus which is the same as redmi note 5 has fast charge, techtablets reviews says so, but u have to buy adapter. Mi A1 has but it was recently enabled by the oreo update, this particular one was possible through update. Even redmi note 4 charges faster with some custom roms

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:01pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
software definitely matters, redmi 5 plus which is the same as redmi note 5 has fast charge, techtablets reviews says so, but u have to buy adapter. Mi A1 has but it was recently enabled by the oreo update, this particular one was possible through update. Even redmi note 4 charges faster with some custom roms

Sorry for double post. Network acting up.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:57pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
software definitely matters, redmi 5 plus which is the same as redmi note 5 has fast charge, techtablets reviews says so, but u have to buy adapter. Mi A1 has but it was recently enabled by the oreo update, this particular one was possible through update. Even redmi note 4 charges faster with some custom roms

I understand the Mi A1 anomaly but that is very easy to understand based on the fact that it utilises stock like Android rom.
Concerning the Redmi Note 4 charging fast, I have personally not seen anything on the net pointing to charging fast like faster than normal 'fast charge' AKA QC 1.0. You can kindly support your claim with factual evidence.
You also have to put into consideration that custom roms are a different ball game. We talking something that can be easily achieved by average users.
On Redmi 5 plus, kindly check the screenshot of GSMArena's review below concerning your fast charging claim (i.e. Faster than normal '5V/2A')

As for me, I take GSMArena over techtablets.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:41pm On Feb 14, 2018

acekid109:
redmi 5 plus has fast charge, techtablets reviews says so, but u have to buy adapter. Mi A1 has but it was recently enabled by the oreo update.

I don't think so bro, I do watch some of his videos and I have heard him made some wrong calls concerning specification.

Note: I watched that particular Redmi 5 plus unboxing review and the '24hrs later' follow up video.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:38pm On Feb 14, 2018

@paulmarkino abeg can you kindly help answer few questions on ebay shopping;
1. What payment method do you utilize exactly? Cos I don't think the paypal checkout for master and visa's debit card is still working in Nigeria.
2. How long does your package take averagely to get to Nigeria?
3. Do they give tracking number like aliexpress?
4. And how do you compare the experience with Aliexpress shopping.
5. If you have any info on Amazon shopping to Nigeria directly, will appreciate info on that too.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 6:30pm On Feb 14, 2018

henry007:
They tried with the Note 5 pro design even if it looks like the iPhone X. At least it's not the same as the Note 4.

Also it's not even just about the price but the price and the specs combo.

No fast charging. That part is weird. However, a software update can fix that.

I don't think software update can do anything, though a third party patch helped in Redmi note 3, I doubt something like that will be available for this model. Has something to do with paying Qualcomm royalties because the SOC does support QC 3.0.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 5:27pm On Feb 09, 2018

Collected a small packet plus package yesterday the 8th of Feb, ordered on 24th Jan and dispatched on 26th January.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:47pm On Feb 07, 2018*

lagosboy3:
50k

Well you ain't far off from the 40k you agreed with her.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 7:41pm On Feb 07, 2018

acekid109:
lol, it's not bad. All I'm trying to say is let's call a spade a spade, sd821 no get sd625 efficiency, SD625 no get half of sd821 performance. Carry money come if na u o

Okay! Bye Bye! grin

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:51pm On Feb 07, 2018

Gates01:
So I got this email (in attachment) two days ago.
I stay at PH and its where I put on aliexpress site.
Any ideas if the parcel has landed PH and if yes anybody knows which Post office??

Thanks...

Bros remove this picture or next time cover the tracking number.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:50pm On Feb 07, 2018

acekid109:
I'll take the downgrade o, for better battery self. Sd821 wey i dey use no just get the battery if 625,while 625 no get performance of 820/821. I'm even thinking of getting a SD625 phone self

Bros!

U know whether na me deh eye dat fine level you wan sell? Wey you dey talk anyhow about am.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:38pm On Feb 07, 2018

lagosboy3:
So I ordered a Redmi 5plus 3gb+32gb (spent about 70k) for a lady from Dreami store and it arrived in 14days only for her to say the phone was too hefty. I offered her 30k and my Mi5.

Would you call that a fair deal?

Based on how long you've used your Mi5(i.e present physical condition and battery endurance) how much do you feel you can sell the Mi5?

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 4:40pm On Feb 06, 2018

Yagazee:
I tried requesting for boatloader unlock. The pages gets to the point I'm asked to provide a code sent to my phone number. A code that never came. Please Guys help me on this matter.

Na phone you dey use? If yes, try puffin browser. Or kukuma use computer.

Modify; do werin oga GrandMufti talk.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 4:16pm On Feb 06, 2018

sirdammy92:
AV SUCCESSFULLY DONE ALL U SAID BUT AFTER TRYING TO BOOT INTO TWRP, THE SCREEN WENT BLANK, I REBOOT MY DEVICE, STILL STUCK WITH THE STOCK RECOVERY.... WHAT AM I DOING WRONG??

This your case na wah oo! Maybe you should try it on a different computer.

Also, maybe na the picture wey no clear well, hope that is 'recovery.img' and not 'recovery.ing'

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 4:45pm On Feb 05, 2018

emmanuelike:
Redmi 4x charger and flip case or 360 case needed

Original HUAWEI 5V/2A EU USB charger adapter 1M Micro USB Data cable For P7/p8 lite/mate 7 8 s/6x/honor 6 7 7i/zenfone XIAOMI
http://s.aliexpress.com/q67zm2IF?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Original XIAOMI USB Charger 5V 2A EU Power Adapter 120CM Micro USB Data Cable for Mi 4 Redmi 3 3s 4 4A 4X Note 3 4 4X 5 ZENFONE
http://s.aliexpress.com/NvM7BryE?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Powstro 3.0 Quick Fast Charger 3-Ports QC3.0 USB Wall Charger Travel Adapter Support Smart Fast Charge For Samsung Galaxy S6
http://s.aliexpress.com/eQVZnmaQ?fromSns=Copy to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

I bought the last one when my follow-come charger got burnt thanks to crazy high voltage angry

Nice charger with 3 usb ports and QC 3.0 which will come in handy when I get any device that supports it, the only con is just that it gets very hot at times.

You can just get the one by Xiaomi in the 2nd link.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:08pm On Feb 04, 2018

sirdammy92:
KEEP TELLING ME CAN'T LOAD IMAGE, I av tried all the available recovery image for Redmi note 4x, rename all to recovery.img and twrp.img, none is working .... ANYONE IN LAGOS and it's environ that can help me flash the recovery will be appreciated...

I can't exactly say what is wrong in your own case but I will advice you take some steps back in the whole process and gently troubleshoot.
Read up online and check others that have similar issues.

Pointers for troubleshooting;

1. Check if the adb is properly installed and it is the latest check this linkhttp://www14.zippyshare.com/v/ufYG71o0/file.html
2. Cross check and ensure the recovery is from official source, check here for TWRP for mido https://dl.twrp.me/mido/, then do the renaming and move the renamed file to the folder of our now freshly installed Adb/fastboot folder (usually located in local disk).
3. Now use the command 'fastboot boot recovery.img' this will only boot into TWRP just for that session.
But if you wish to install permanently, use 'fasboot flash recovery recovery.img'

Note; Make sure 'allow modifications to system' is left unchecked upon booting into TWRP.
And get the lazy flasher.zip file which is to be flashed after the whole business in TWRP before rebooting phone.

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Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:26pm On Feb 03, 2018

abumeinben:
My HSPA/DPA is stable.
I'm concerned about 4G. Do I need a separate 4G sim for Airtel and MTN, even in areas where there's 4G coverage?

Last I checked Airtel never get 4G for Nigeria, as for MTN you will need a new sim that is 4G enabled except if your present sim is already 4G enabled then you won't need a new one, the only thing required will be 4G coverage in your location.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:17pm On Feb 03, 2018

abumeinben:
WCDMA only?

How person go get 4G and EDGE/GSM like that na?

Na 4G sim you dey use? If yes, I don't think you have a choice, just leave it there coz if you try 'LTE only' you will be unable to receive calls

If not, lock the thing to 'WCDMA only' if you want stable 3G/HSDPA.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 10:06pm On Feb 03, 2018

sirdammy92:
help out please, not loading boot image... that's the as up there

Rename the recovery file i.e TWRP, Redwolf etc. you downloaded to 'recovery.img' and copy and paste to that adb folder.
Then, retry the command and report back.

Phones › Re: The Xiaomi Thread. by scotweezy(m): 1:36pm On Feb 03, 2018

saky18:
Set it to this

This settings will end up making phone's network switch unnecessarily. Use this settings only if you use 4G. Just lock down to 'WCDMA only'

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