The Official Xiaomi Thread

[KleinBoontjie]

Cheetahmobile cleaner... stay away / disable. Well known for dodgy apps with ads and sadly used by Xiaomi.
Was the main reason why I felt obliged to flash my RN3 to RR.

Install a firewall and see how much traffic goes to AWS (Amazon Web Services) among other places, even with just about everything disabled on the phone with standard MIUI.
https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/the-details-about-the-cias-deal-with-amazon/374632/

**** knows who else have shady deals with Amazon

I last saw that on my Redmi Note 3. Think it's gone on the Mi Max 2, or maybe just gone from Miui 9. I don't see ads anymore. Had to go look for the cleaner, as the Mi Max 2 has enough storage. On the RN3 I had to run the cleaner at some stages, as the 16GB filled up quick.

 

[Lupus]

seriously...

If correct see I paid R1050 for a screen replacement on the RN3 which was half the price of some other company.

 

[Lupus]

How did you guys order the mi6?

 

[The_Mowgs]

How did you guys order the mi6?

What do you mean by how? On Gearbest with Aramex shipping. There's a guy on the forum, GearbestZA or something of the sorts. He imports from them, support him, seems like he takes pride in what he does.

 

[shiverz]

So they want me to pay for the above, if more damage is found, they'll revise the quote - and not refund me if I do not want to continue with the repair.

I would just buy a new phone. There's a lot of 11.11 deals on these Chinese sites atm.

 

[Vulk]

I would just buy a new phone. There's a lot of 11.11 deals on these Chinese sites atm.

Yep, I just ordered the Mi A1 from Aliexpress. It's a good deal even at the regular price - at the sale price, it's fantastic.

 

[Mity]

Ordered a Mi 6 from Gearbest on their 11.11 sale. R 5.1k plus 200 Shipping and I'm guessing 500 customs. All in sub 6k. Now just have to wait 2 weeks for delivery.

 

[Mity]

What are your guys opinions of the Mi 6 so far? Also, what networks are you guys using it on?

 

[WaxLyrical]

So they want me to pay for the above, if more damage is found, they'll revise the quote - and not refund me if I do not want to continue with the repair.

So they can only tell you if the phone is working if you pay for the initial repair?

Sounds like a scam.

 

[CamiKaze]

It's ok I guess.

I. Like the premium feel of it and it's quite sturdy.

I'm using an FNB and a Telkom SIM.

 

[shiverz]

Damn I went a bit mad on the 11.11 thing. Bought a lot of cheap stuff I don't need. Then I bought the Zhiyun Smooth Q for $99.99.

Don't know how it will perform with my Redmi Note 3 (No OIS / F2.0 aperture). Combining the gimbal with the cheapie tripod stand I also bought, I'm hoping I could get some decent footage of my soccer matches on the cheap.

Here's a review on it. He uses it with a MI Max!
https://youtu.be/uVdYaNP4uhg

 

[PhireSide]

Well priced gimbal that is. Let us know how it goes.

I have a few things in the cart but I doubt I'll pull the trigger

 

[PhireSide]

Interesting

[video=youtube;Rv3EWrlPLvc]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv3EWrlPLvc[/video]

 

[Icemanbrfc]

Well priced gimbal that is. Let us know how it goes.

I have a few things in the cart but I doubt I'll pull the trigger

Pull the trigger, if you don't like it or want it, always know there is a good home for it

 

[Gona_G]

Hi All, I have a Mi5 which has been awesome up until a couple of months now! Problem is that my WhatsApp doesn't auto sync and download messages, I have to open the app for it to be able to download. I have enabled all the necessary security and battery optimization permissions for whatsapp but the problem still persists. Also, I am using dual sims...not sure if this can affect message delivery?

 

[The_Mowgs]

Hi All, I have a Mi5 which has been awesome up until a couple of months now! Problem is that my WhatsApp doesn't auto sync and download messages, I have to open the app for it to be able to download. I have enabled all the necessary security and battery optimization permissions for whatsapp but the problem still persists. Also, I am using dual sims...not sure if this can affect message delivery?

Does it happen if you switch data to the other sim? My media in whatsapp does not auto download for some reason.

 

[Gona_G]

Does it happen if you switch data to the other sim? My media in whatsapp does not auto download for some reason.

No I don't switch over to the other sim for data at all. The other sim is purely just for voice calls.

 

[The_Mowgs]

No I don't switch over to the other sim for data at all. The other sim is purely just for voice calls.

What I meant was if you switch data over to the other sim does it do the same?

 

[Gona_G]

What I meant was if you switch data over to the other sim does it do the same?

Oops sorry...will give it a try.

 

[CamiKaze]

Looking for some company to fix a Mi3.
Where can I go or who can i contact?