The Official Xiaomi Thread

[Stokstert]

Trawled in this thread as I could not remember when I got my 4A.

According to the above quoted post, it was on the 2nd Aug 2017.

And today's the 27th Feb 2021.

So I had my 4A for 3 years 7 months. Simply wow.

My Xiaomi 4X from the same era you got yours is also going still like new.

 

[Quicks]

Trawled in this thread as I could not remember when I got my 4A.

According to the above quoted post, it was on the 2nd Aug 2017.

And today's the 27th Feb 2021.

So I had my 4A for 3 years 7 months. Simply wow.

Have mine for 3 years or so now, but its getting slow and struggle to do simple things. Battery is still good last for a full day no problem with heavy usage on browsing internet and WhatsApp throughout the day.

Would like to buy a newer version, but then see the prices and think to my self nope I am fine will wait another year or two.

Will not settle for anything less than a xiaomi redmi note 9S and not willing to pay R5000 for a phone not yet atleast.

 

[The_Librarian]

Have mine for 3 years or so now, but its getting slow and struggle to do simple things. Battery is still good last for a full day no problem with heavy usage on browsing internet and WhatsApp throughout the day.

Would like to buy a newer version, but then see the prices and think to my self nope I am fine will wait another year or two.

Will not settle for anything less than a xiaomi redmi note 9S and not willing to pay R5000 for a phone not yet atleast.

Yeah. Note 8 was within my budget. Would love to have the latest and newest, but beggars can't be choosers.... unless I get a sugar mommy....

Mine also got sluggish until I deleted some extra stuff, then it was good again... until I loaded too much stuff...

 

[The_Librarian]

Oh, anybody succeeded in loading LineageOS on the Redmi Note 8?

I see it is listed as a supported device.

 

[Gudnews]

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Xiaomi

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Anybody thoughts these outlets? Stuff to watch out for and such.

 

[The_Librarian]

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Xiaomi

Shop and save on our wide range of Xiaomi Phones at Connected Devices. Quick and Easy. Free Delivery, Free Returns, 8 Ways to Pay, Shop with us Now !

www.connecteddevices.co.za

Anybody thoughts these outlets? Stuff to watch out for and such.

Best to stick with the tried and trusted guys as they've got a reputation to upheld.

First time I've ever heard of connectdevices.co.za - what are their returns policy like?

 

[Sumen]

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Xiaomi

Shop and save on our wide range of Xiaomi Phones at Connected Devices. Quick and Easy. Free Delivery, Free Returns, 8 Ways to Pay, Shop with us Now !

www.connecteddevices.co.za

Anybody thoughts these outlets? Stuff to watch out for and such.

Best to stick with the tried and trusted guys as they've got a reputation to upheld.

First time I've ever heard of connectdevices.co.za - what are their returns policy like?

Connected Devices is legit, some people on this forum have bought from them with no issues and they were also featured in a Mybroadband article.

Importing a smartphone to South Africa – Prices and warranties compared

Here is what you need to consider before you import a smartphone to South Africa.

mybroadband.co.za

 

[Dave]

Would like to buy a newer version, but then see the prices and think to my self nope I am fine will wait another year or two.

Will not settle for anything less than a xiaomi redmi note 9S and not willing to pay R5000 for a phone not yet atleast.

I went high end for my current phone (Xiaomi Mi10T 5G), but I’m hoping it will still be good to use in three years with maybe just a new battery replacement to pay for.

 

[gottagoon]

The interesting thing with Xiaomi is that you rarely read anything bad about their phones on the Internet. No major issues or unhappy customers. And I surf the Internet a lot looking for stuff like that.

The Redmi Go did have this happen though when I was comparing it to the Nokia 1...... I chose the tough Nokia 1. You know tough and all. Mistake. HMD dropped the ball on the Nokia 1 with software updates that basically ruined an excellent phone. Anyway here is the video (not in English but worth the watch):

 

[Dave]

Just got Android 11 on my Mi 10T, better late than never I suppose.

My budget Mi 10 Lite got it in December...

 

[The_Mowgs]

Anyone find a good working gcam for the Note 8 with night shot?

 

[The_Librarian]

The interesting thing with Xiaomi is that you rarely read anything bad about their phones on the Internet. No major issues or unhappy customers. And I surf the Internet a lot looking for stuff like that.

Yeah, that's really interesting. Probably one of the few Chinese products (bar COVID) which'll last and last and last....

 

[The_Librarian]

The interesting thing with Xiaomi is that you rarely read anything bad about their phones on the Internet. No major issues or unhappy customers. And I surf the Internet a lot looking for stuff like that.

The Redmi Go did have this happen though when I was comparing it to the Nokia 1...... I chose the tough Nokia 1. You know tough and all. Mistake. HMD dropped the ball on the Nokia 1 with software updates that basically ruined an excellent phone. Anyway here is the video (not in English but worth the watch):

The poor phone, what did it do to deserve such rough treatment?

 

[Ockie]

Did you guys notice that call recording is now enabled on Xiaomi preinstalled Google Phone app?

 

[ands45]

Anyone find a good working gcam for the Note 8 with night shot?

This is the one I use on my poco f2 Pro https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/f/changelog1500/ but I see there is a config file for Note 8 so should work

 

[Lord Slayer]

The poor phone, what did it do to deserve such rough treatment?

Maybe the "India's no 1" set him off?

 

[The_Librarian]

Connected Devices is legit, some people on this forum have bought from them with no issues and they were also featured in a Mybroadband article.

Importing a smartphone to South Africa – Prices and warranties compared

Here is what you need to consider before you import a smartphone to South Africa.

mybroadband.co.za

Thanks for the correction, it is good to know.

 

[The_Librarian]

Did you guys notice that call recording is now enabled on Xiaomi preinstalled Google Phone app?

Nope, but good thing to know! Thanks meneer!

 

[The_Librarian]

Can't wait for Moanday...

*rubs hands in glee*

 

[newby_investor]

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Xiaomi

Shop and save on our wide range of Xiaomi Phones at Connected Devices. Quick and Easy. Free Delivery, Free Returns, 8 Ways to Pay, Shop with us Now !

www.connecteddevices.co.za

Anybody thoughts these outlets? Stuff to watch out for and such.

I've seen techinn advertised before, some decent prices listed but it seems fishy to me.