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The 256gb models are currently in stock on the US website. Just bought a blue one with the charging stand for my wife.

Why do we need a topic for this announcement ?

Dr.No.pt said:
Why do we need a topic for this announcement ?
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Um, because they haven't been in stock for the last couple months and I thought people might like to know before they're gone again.

spotmark said:
The 256gb models are currently in stock on the US website. Just bought a blue one with the charging stand for my wife.
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Its been back in stock via Amazon for a week now, I definitely would have recommended buying via Amazon instead of OnePlus directly, the warranty through them is better.

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Oneplus 5t lava red

Hey guys, i know the lava red edition is only available in china soon.
Do you think there is any chance we can get this edition in europe?
I thought, maybe ordering it through vpn??
Also im interested when this edition will be released.
Any help would be appreciated
I'm sure you'd be able to see the red OnePlus with a vpn but I don't think you'll be able to ship it out to where you actually are. I could be wrong though
Living in China, I ordered mine this sunday.
Do you think it's exactly the same build than the normal 5t?
I mean, can I install the O2 OS of the normal 5t version in it?
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Living in China, I ordered mine this sunday.
Do you think it's exactly the same build than the normal 5t?
I mean, can I install the O2 OS of the normal 5t version in it?
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Do you think there is a limit date where you cant buy the red model anymore?
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Do you think there is a limit date where you cant buy the red model anymore?
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Since it's a limited edition, I think yes.
When ? I don't know
And maybe they willl realeased in Global if people complain a lots
How I can see the build number? To check if I can use the same Rom as the normal 5t?
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Since it's a limited edition, I think yes.
When ? I don't know
And maybe they willl realeased in Global if people complain a lots
How I can see the build number? To check if I can use the same Rom as the normal 5t?
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I hope people will complain
How you can see your build number: go to settings - scroll down to about phone - the build number should be written there. But i think it doesnt matter. You can in install every custom rom also on the red model because you have the same hardware
Oneplus 5t lava red received !
The package is exactly the same as the normale 5t. Even the quick guide is the global one with many different languages.
I just downloaded the global Rom and it works
This phone is very gorgeous btw
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Oneplus 5t lava red received !
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Do you know if I can buy this version also in stores in china or only online? I go next week to Guangzhou and Shenzen and would love to buy it.
Mike
I am not sure, but maybe you can still buy it in the offcial site;
If not, maybe in jd.com but it will be a little be more expensive
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I am not sure, but maybe you can still buy it in the offcial site;
If not, maybe in jd.com but it will be a little be more expensive
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Another question. If im able to order the red model, do you think warranty is the same although i live in germany where you only get the black models? Do you see any difference on your warranty paper inside your oneplus package?
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Another question. If im able to order the red model, do you think warranty is the same although i live in germany where you only get the black models? Do you see any difference on your warranty paper inside your oneplus package?
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Will you use a VPN for your shipment address too? I don't think that will work. Still in Europe you will have 2 years warranty if it has CE (i doubt china versions has it)
Two years ago, I did buy a Mate 8 in China. But Huawei Switzerland told me, they can not offer waranty for this device, because I did buy it in China and not in Switzerland. Therefore it would be interessting to know how Oneplus is handling waranty with devices which are bought outside of your home country.
Mike
CoolMike said:
Two years ago, I did buy a Mate 8 in China. But Huawei Switzerland told me, they can not offer waranty for this device, because I did buy it in China and not in Switzerland. Therefore it would be interessting to know how Oneplus is handling waranty with devices which are bought outside of your home country.
Mike
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I wrote onplus Germany on Facebook but they didnt answer yet. But i think i have no warranty because its a red edition..
janis_dschi said:
I wrote onplus Germany on Facebook but they didnt answer yet. But i think i have no warranty because its a red edition..
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I had to contact oneplus live support. They told me what i expected.. No warranty on red 5t in other countries than china.
I got a red DBrand skin for my 5T and it looks sweet!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mXLMSx2LWQXS0Z8t1
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When i order oneplus devices from amazon or somewhere else, do i have 2 years warranty although i didnt order it from the official oneplus site?
i just got my 5T lava red yesterday, i bought it from reseller in my country. now it's already rooted and customized. every custom rom is working fine, i think the only difference is just the color and factory rom u got. i personally think this color is totally gorgeous. maybe the best smartphone color i've ever seen!!! well, i just hope the next oneplus lava red would have grey/titanium accent button
I got my lava red op5t today and I'm in the u.s using it on TMobile and everything is working smooth, I don't even wanna use my note 8 no more lol
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Can China Version Can Be Flashed?

I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?
Of course it can. I'm also buy the red lava version from Shenzen, China. The ROM itself is Hydrogen OS and I flash Oxygen OS. For tutorials, you can check it out at this link : http://downloads.oneplus.net/
Default bootloader is locked.
geokilla said:
I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?
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What do they charge for shipping to U.S.? Do you pay customs too?
I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................
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I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................
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why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2
entwicklun said:
why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2
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They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
KOLIOSIS said:
They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
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ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....) as in I like the finger scanner and power as one. sometimes annoying to turn off phone screen though, thats why i think i'll like the oneplus 5t because the power button is separate, also i like that mute, vibrate and sound button, great feature without unlocking phone.
but the oneplus 6 is being announced in march? i could wait, but i kinda need a work phone now
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ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....)
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You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
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KOLIOSIS said:
You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
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It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol
entwicklun said:
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol
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This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
KOLIOSIS said:
This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo
entwicklun said:
im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo
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No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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Thank you mate.
oh wow, oneplus guys make it so thorough, other guys don't explain in that kind of detail with pictures. I wish everyone did it like this, I'm just not quite that savvy to always remember how to do these, especially on different devices.
can't wait to get my hands on a red 5t and get into it! xD
KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD
entwicklun said:
£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD
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That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:
KOLIOSIS said:
That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:
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nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?
entwicklun said:
nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?
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I switch phones a lot,so,I'm probably the worst person to ask,LOL.
Outside of owning the predecessor,the OP5,for a couple weeks ( I switch phones a lot.....& often ) ,I've been away from OnePlus since their Original 1+1,a lot has changed since then............
Most new phones no longer have some of the features many of us grew accustomed to (Removable Battery/SD Card slot/I-R Blaster/Dual Front-facing speakers).
Those things aside,this phone,IMHO,hardly needs much,if anything done to it.
My one recommendation would be to use it as-is,explore the features/settings it ships with before diving in to the ROM scene.
I'm rollin' w/stock OOS Android 8.0 beta ATM, at least for a month or so,before I dive in to the modding scene.
@entwicklun
Here's a couple videos,one straight from OnePlus,glad I took a look myself:
Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg
entwicklun said:
Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg
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Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914
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Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914
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hmm lol. thanks
check the link below, i emailed and they ship out the international version. check out the price!
https://www1.techinthebasket.com/oneplus-5t-a5010-8gb-ram-128gb-rom-dual-sim-red.html

need help choosing please

I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
I don't have the phone (at least yet) but i'm following closely all threads because i'm very interested too and i never see anyone complaining about the gluegate, even a reviewer frankytech thinks its only targeting pro series because of the curved screen.
If you want to buy international version you need to check if the model is named EVR-L29, china model is AL00. There's no international model atm in 256/8GB variant. About sellers to the international, there's splendor, wonda, funkyhuawei, expansys and ebay. Probably more but i forgot.
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I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone
stestesteste said:
Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone
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Would you recommend the Chinese model?
Is it easy to add the play store? Are there any issues with Google services? e.g. Google pay? As I use that a lot.
I bought an xaomi tablet and that took a lot of effort to get Google app store and services working properly.
Also I was wondering does face unlock work OK on this phone? I know it doesn't have the 3d scanner.
i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good
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i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good
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It's good ?
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It's good ?
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Does it have wireless charging?
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Does it have wireless charging?
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Not that good ?
stestesteste said:
Not that good ?
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I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?
ooMoo said:
I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?
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I use Barclays contactless
SmartPhonesFan said:
does it work in uk on china version ?
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just get replacement .. I heard that some batch ha sbad screens green tint
https://www.channelnews.com.au/optus-huawei-acknowledge-mate-20-pro-green-screen-issue/
https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/arti...owledge-resolve-mate-20-pro-green-tint-issue/
https://androidcommunity.com/huawei...ve-mate-20-pro-green-screen-problem-20181119/
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I originally purchased from amazon UK they said they were not offering replacements of the mate 20 pro now and a refund was my only option.
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And u kept item ?
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No I have to return my 20 pro
ooMoo said:
I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.
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I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.
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The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.
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The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.
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How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?
DJW35 said:
How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?
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It has not arrived yet
ooMoo said:
It has not arrived yet
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Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.
DJW35 said:
Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.
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I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.
I've not tried Google pay yet. I was able to add my credit card but not my bank card strangely. I will try Google pay tomorrow and let you know.
ooMoo said:
I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.
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So it's pretty much the same experience as a American phone?

Where to buy the Mi Max 3 128GB in 2020?

I know I'm a little bit late, but this phone is keeping me awake at night,... just gotta have it. Been looking everywhere but it seems that it's sold out.
Maybe someone here knows a place that is still selling this beast. Thanks in advance!
I just purchased a replacement last month on Alibaba. Be prepared for an extremely long wait of 1 - 2 months for delivery due to covid.
I bought mine from TradingShenzhen as that was recommended to me when I was searching where to buy. They still seem to have some.
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
ice0901 said:
I just purchased a replacement last month on Alibaba. Be prepared for an extremely long wait of 1 - 2 months for delivery due to covid.
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Thx, I will check it out
Zacki06 said:
I bought mine from TradingShenzhen as that was recommended to me when I was searching where to buy. They still seem to have some.
https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/mi-max-3/1302-mi-max3-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-snapdragon-636.html
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Used your link >> Seems to be out of stock...
soninlaw said:
Used your link >> Seems to be out of stock...
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Thats odd, when I posted I checked and they still had some in stock
https://m.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=Original Global ROM Xiaomi Mi Max 3&from=header
Actually it's looks sold out here as well.

Question Mi pad 5 for £250 from mi store..worth it?

Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
russy23 said:
Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions
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I'd say deffo worth it. Just looked on Mi store but couldn't see it for this price - £329 only. But yeah, if you can get one new for £250 it's for sure worth it. A while ago I paid £200 for a used one on ebay with a scratch on the screen, that was when they were selling for £300+ for a new one, so your £250 is great. Much, much faster and better built than the Alldocube iPlay 40 it replaced - even though this had more ram, the ram as a guess was slower. This Mi Pad is snappy. Let me/us know if you have any more questions
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Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..
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Thankyou..I have built up a few points so yea can get for £250..or I can wait for the next sale phase to see if I can get anything better price wise but I highly doubt it..
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Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!
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Think the current price of £329 is an offer, dunno if it'll get cheaper soon. Sod it, make that purchase, you know you wanna!!
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Yup ordered..had to be done
russy23 said:
Yup ordered..had to be done
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Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?
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Nice You got a previous tablet that this will replace or is this ur 1st?
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Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it
russy23 said:
Use the Lenovo p11 plus..can't complain, been ok..should get £150ish for it
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Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
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Fair do, think that's what I bought my dad for birthday. Yeah, it's not too shabby either. Couple of extra GB ram in the Mi pad though, unless you have the 128GB version - think that's got 6GB too. Hope you like it, not bad after selling the Lenovo, getting the Pad 5 for about £100 - niice!
You gonna flash another rom or leave it stock for a while? Running AwakenOS on mine, I'm told it's the best rom for now, even though it's an initial build iirc
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Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now
russy23 said:
Was going to leave stock..is the latest android version out yet? Not flashed a new rom for a few years now
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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5
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Been out for a while but still look very good on paper...worth £250.. thanks
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Had it since a good while now and pretty happy with it. Would buy again no prob.
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Seems to be... https://miuirom.org/tablets/xiaomi-pad-5
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Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why
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Thanks..not been released ota for global yet..not sure why
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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery
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Why not just download the full recovery zip of 14.0.3 and flash it manually...
https://miuirom.org/updates/recovery-xiaomi#installing-the-firmware-through-the-recovery
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That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?
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That's stock recovery?oh yea it says durp
So should I just do this method straight away or do any updates ota first?
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Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine
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Hmm, I'm no expert but I would recommend updating to last MIUI 13 before the upgrade to 14, just to be safe. In theory, though, it shouldn't matter, as you'll be flashing the full rom so it should go through fine
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Thanks for your help.. hopefully be here tomorrow/Friday..and 80% off final fees on eBay this weekend

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