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Lexusgs430:
Oga, all this banter might assist a person make a buying decision. So no tag team is wasted .....

But I have one question for you sha. Why exactly did you not buy Umidigi for your in-laws? Betterstill, since we are talking of MTK devices, why you no send money make dem buy Infinix, Tecno and the rest?

eleojo23:
I even saw this Redmi Note 4 Pro SD (4GB/64GB.
Which one is that again?

If you actually read that my epistle very very well and you understand you no suppose dey ask this question again.

NOTE: Some sellers add unnecessary made-up adjectives to distinguish their devices with different versions and models. Kindly go one step further and read item description and also user reviews.

@nabeans, alot of people here still have a particular misconception about the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Global version with Snapdragon and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X with Snapdragon too.
The Global version is a better deal in all aspect, stop thinking the Note 4X is better because most people buy it here. It is in fact exactly the same phone like for like save for the additional 4g bands available on the Global Version, also the Note 4X is factory installed with China firmware(they may have started putting Global firmware though).
In conclusion, if you ask me, get the Xiaomi Redmi Note
4 Global Version, it is left to you to choose either the 3gb-32gb or 4gb-64gb based on your need for storage and your pocket.

And to @nabeans, someone getting from china for you might result in getting the wrong version of the above phone.

Patronise trusted sellers on this thread like @noobody, @protein0, @emaminaj, @holuwaxheun most of them have numerous testimonies on this very thread.

Tnot:
It has a Samsung inscription on the left and right earbud, it has a single botton along the right earbud to pause/play music and end/receive call as well.

It's actually #600 I bought it from slot/compurer village and the sound is mind blowing. It sounds awesome

I use exactly same Earphone now. It is actually very good for the price, very bassy!

nabeans:
I've Googled, seen videos, articles etc. And worst of all most of the videos on the 4gb are in non-english languages while the English ones tend to be on the 3gb variant.
If the Black turns out to be a bummer, maybe I'll just settle for the Note 4 4gb or wait a little for the 5x Global. I reckon it's just the China ROM variant that is available for now being still new.

With all due respect you're just being paranoid unnecessarily, if my memory and knowledge are still serving me well, there is a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4gb ram 64GB Global Snapdragon Version Black variant.

Xiaomi Online Store
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32808113973.html

Eternal Team
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32802702957.html

Mi Global Store
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32809785892.html

Check Item description on each of those product pages, Global firmware and the additional 4g bands are listed.

My advise when searching online for anything, place close attention to simple details, it will go a long way to clear doubts and confusion.

NOTE: I had modify this post over and over again. To be fair on you, Aliexpress sellers are not really helping matters after considering the brouhaha Xiaomi have already caused on the naming scheme of different versions.
Firstly, The Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x 4GB 64GB that was first released was fitted with the MediaTek processor, not long after the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4GB 64GB Snapdragon Global Version with global firmware was released which happened to cost cheaper than the 4X with MTK.
Consequently, from my own little understanding, Xiaomi not wanting to rest on their laurels on confusion, they later released Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 4GB 64GB Snapdragon version which has lesser 4g bands compared to the Global version released before it. This last one is supposed to be for the locals in China just like Note 4x 32gb is supposed to be, although, it is still sold by sellers who ensures they flash a global firmware before sending.

Xiaomi no go scatter person head! Mehn! I need a cold beer!

If you're the 'I want to take the safest path, I no want wahala' kindly buy your Infinix, gionee, tecno jejely. But if you are the adventurous type that is not afraid of 'change' try out the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 4gb 64gb Global edition. This phone is my daily driver and I can categorically tell you it is far better than phones in the same price range available here in Nigeria.

Note: Xiaomi no be mate with all this brands in Nigeria, they are up there with the likes of Oppo, Vivo, honor, OnePlus, Nubia and are not far behind Huawei, Samsung and Apple.

Check out the Xiaomi thread, one of the most recent bumbling thread in phone section:

https://www.nairaland.com/3092803/xiaomi-thread

Vicjay1:
Apart from the headphone port, what are the other two openings used for in the upper part of redmi note 4x?

The smallest hole is a mic hole while the one beside is the Infrared port.

fibonacci2526:
Xiaomi go home, you are drunk!!

I am not understanding ooo!

Gptech:
Hehehehe, nr b small, the man even forget the Redmi note 4 mtk 2gig ram, 16gig rom, plus I bet say many pple nr kw say Mi Max get 2gig ram, 16gig rom version .

Well! I clearly stated one or two storage versions might be missing!
And that blue Redmi Note 4x with 4gb-64gb strange to me.

nabeans:
But, let me understand, is that to say that all the earlier Note 4x phones you supplied various customers were all mtk? My understanding all the while was that the RN4x also came in SD but with Note 4 Global ROM.

The naming of their phones na real wah!

Redmi 4a(2gb-16gb)*; snapdragon 425
Redmi 4(2gb-16gb); snapdragon 430
Redmi 4 prime (3gb-32gb); snapdragon 625
Redmi 4x(2gb-16gb, 3gb-32gb, 4gb-64gb); snapdragon 435
Redmi Note 4(3gb-32gb, 3gb-64gb)*; MediaTek
Redmi Note 4 Global(3gb-32gb, 4gb-64gb); Snapdragon 625
Redmi Note 4x (3gb-16gb, 3gb-32gb); Snapdragon 625
Redmi Note 4x (4gb-64gb); MediaTek

Note: Came up with that offhand. * indicates there may be one other storage version.

noobody:
Hello beautiful people,
Befor i open a seperate thread for this,i tot i give you guys the upperhand to grab em first as e dey hot!! The follow items are for sale

Almost new,pristine,very clean,scratchless xiaomi redmi note 4 global version grey colour,4gb/64gb, for sale,(80k,price slightly negotiable),phone js in perfect working condition,for every scratch you see on the phones deduct 5k!!freeebies include
1 msvii case
1 cafelle black tpu case
1 cafelle temepered glass installed
1 cafelle tempere glass(not installed)
1 full cover tempered glass
1 stylus pen
1 usb OTG mem card reader
32gb mem card
1 ring holder
1 top notch QKZ headphones(brand new)
1 voxlink qualcom fast charge 3.0 with voxlink fast charging cable.
1 retractable cable for ios/android.
1 smart wrist band
And more
Best and cheapest deal,you nor fit get am for aliexpress.

Brand new unboxed,global version mi max(S)2,matte black edition,for sale,4gb/64gb(110k price slightly negotiatble),freebies include
1 msvii case
1 matte black scrubbed tpu case
1 smart wrist band
1 top notch QKZ earphones(brand new)
1 stylus pen
1 usb OTG memory card reader
1 pzoz transperent tempered glass
2 full covered tempered glasses
1 cafele retractable ios/android charging cable

Very sweet deal!!

Brand new unboxed,xiaomi redmi 4x,2gb/16gb,black colour,(45k last)
Freebies include
4 cafelle tempered glasses
1 cafelle black tpu case
1 stylus pen
1 usb OTG mem card reader
1 uk style adapter
1 QKZ or 1 xiaomi earpiece(both brand new)
1 strap on digital watch

Contacts available on signature for calls,whatsapp,text,
Thank you

WAWUUUUUUUUU!!!!!

busuyi44:
How long is the delivery period of China Post Ordinary Packet Plus? I'm yet to receive an order made on 29 June.
Scotweezy
Gptech

That thing na luck ooo, cover for my redmi note 4 SD came 2 weeks+ after the phone arrived. So, it took more than a month or thereabout. Though, Some pple here have received in record time(less dan two weeks), especially those in Lagos.

lavenderjade:
Cute

Link to tempered glass please, my present tempered glass no gree stick for edges!
I use the same cover and it's actually the 1st cover have used more than a month on any of my phones even though it's a little bulky. The case is really strong and secure. Got mine back then for just $1.99 free shipping(china small packet).

codeSavant:
*facepalm* what's sot

Screen-On-Time

earthrealm:
hahahahahaha, that woman has gone international, yeye nipost...none functional twitter handle...the dude complaining on aliexpress no try naa...wetin concern chinko with bribery&corruption in naija?


who has the email of the postmaster general?, i intend shooting him a mail on this issue....the PO guys are making the whole stuff look official by issuing a receipt in the post masters name

Yeah that receipt na fraud!(A particular receipt I collected was backdated) na house I come really notice. But as per jasi guy, I dey always do gentle broda for one SU-like lady for there. I actually payed #500 handling fee for my phone back in May or thereabout.

earthrealm:
yup the new sim i got today -kada plaza has the default name of glo LTE, but the network symbol on both fones is still h+.
i want to see 4g symbol there na, and the speeds am getting aint 4g speed

Force network preference to 'LTE only' by dialing *#*#4636#*#*

GrandMufti:
Upper mission and sapele road

I stay and work along sapele road, currently switched to 'LTE only' on Etisalat but na 'No service'. Will double check at work place next week. But I don't think it works around Satana Market.

earthrealm:
ok, seems glo 4g isnt available in my present location in benin gra, just showing hspa+, checked etisalat too... abi 9mobile...same ishhh.
na waoh, my hopes of super fast +cheap internet access with my new oneplus 5..seems to b a mirage

Etisalat 4G never enter Benin, I had to call their CC to inquire. Though, I ain't sure of GLO's 4G.

GrandMufti:
Works well with mtk devices

It works well with Snapdragon too. Though, it is only the 'Android Settings' that works.

earthrealm:
SO picked up my oneplus 5 6gb/64gb version, slate gray color.
order placed on 6th july 2017 in LDHY store, shipped on 8th of july, arrived nigeria on 18th july, local post office on 19th and i picked up today.
first impressions..the phone is sexxxxxxxyyy as hell..sleek , smooth , fast and responsive...far sleekier than the mate 9 -- bae is getting a lil envious. will take pics later to compare the 2 cameras

Chai! see oppression ooo!

If you are having issue with Network preference, instead of having to dial *#*#4636#*#* every other time, download MTK engineering app on Google Play store.
Just click Android Settings... Check attached screenshots below.

ollah1:
Where will this back up to? Thanks for the fast response

After the backup, Open ur file explorer MIUI---backup---Allbackup(the backup name should include the date the backup was made). Afterwards, copy to an external source like PC or OTG device, with this done, you can go on with your factory reset.

ollah1:
How did you back up your entirely phone before factory resetting it?

Go to Settings---Additional Settings---BackUp & Reset---Local BackUps

I will advice you backup only third party apps bcoz restoring system apps backup can result into issues atimes.

OCTAVO:
I have never done any update since I bought it though.

Baba stay on the version you are. I am still on 8.2.2.0, the same version that came with the phone, I have only had one ish and factory reset solved it.
Except data is no problem you can go ahead, but from my point of view the update no worth am. Itz better you just wait for MIUI 9, though I personally will wait for atleast 2 months b4 updating myself.

Kamaye:
I have a PayPal account registered with my GTBank Master card, and yes I used to pay with PayPal on Gearbest.

The emphasis is on 'Used' here, when was the last you used that same card? I have also used GTBank mastercard in the past too, but of recent I doubt it works.

Lexusgs430:
Gearbest accepts direct visa & mastercard payments. I get goods shipped to the UK....

This is actually not totally accurate, you still have to checkout through paypal payment portal if you wish to use either mastercard or Visa. From my own personal experience paypal doesn't work with any card issued by Nigerian banks.

busuyi44:
Please help me ooh, how can I reduce data usage over WiFi on Xiaomi Mi Max Prime? Wake up now and saw 638mb gone overnight. I installed Opera Max but seems to be useless.
Grandmufti
Gptech
Noobody
Protein0

You might probably be using file sharing apps like 'Xender'
I might be wrong sha. Another thing is sharing hotspot, maybe your people they sneak use your hotspot.
At the end of it all, you might actually be the one consuming alot of data.

kelechiodo:
Thanks so much. And I need to make this purchase of just $27. Is there any other way.

It is actually a very good thing to test run this buying from overseas thing yourself from start to finish, it will be an invaluable experience for you. If you prefer not to go through the stress contact our very own @noobody, @protein0 or @emaminaj those are the people I can recommend based on other members' testimonies. Their rates are competitive too.

kelechiodo:
I want to pay for an online transsaction for an e-book from USA. Can I use my firstbank naira denominated master card for the transaction. And at what rate. Pls reply needed.

I don't think so, I am very sure of Access @375 and GTBank @385+(this one dey fluctuate based on daily rate).
Maybe UBA, fidelity and recently Ecobank and some others, but ain't sure of them.

Based on most recent development, Access has Limit of $200 spend per month while GTBank recently reviewed their's to $1000 spend per month.

MizMyColi:
*faints*
And I've been doing 360

Just save ursef the stress and use @noobody, @protein0 or @emaminaj. Their rate are also competitive.

I think this is going to be a good buy. A win-win product for pple with large and small ear canal.
Yeah! It might seem pricey but I will rather buy one very strong and durable Earphone than buy tens of low quality ones.
This dollar to naira rate sha!

Synclare:
Pls I want to buy a power bank that can atleast power my phone twice. What should I look out for? Thanks

Budget? Your phone and the battery capacity?