I want to upgrade from RedMi 1S to RedMi 3s Prime, but I don't have the patience or the strength to buy it from Flipkart thanks to the flash deals(RedMi 1s experience was enough). So I am considering getting one from Aliexpress.I know the I'll be paying more but I am OK with it.
Is it a good idea?, how long does it take to get delivered?
Why don't you try gearbest?
Inviato dal mio Redmi 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
Njaiker said:
I want to upgrade from RedMi 1S to RedMi 3s Prime, but I don't have the patience or the strength to buy it from Flipkart thanks to the flash deals(RedMi 1s experience was enough). So I am considering getting one from Aliexpress.I know the I'll be paying more but I am OK with it.
Is it a good idea?, how long does it take to get delivered?
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I bought a redmi 3s prime from aliexpress but was from China ( I'm in UK ) . Reason being was that the seller stocked the international version which has band 20 which is needed for some UK networks. Also, the rom was official global version and updated ota without problem. Beware some sellers who will put an unofficial rom on the phone which can't be updated unless you flash the right rom ( can be a tricky process ) . These ' vendor ' roms can also contain malware which can push loads of ads.
castleofglass said:
Why don't you try gearbest?
Inviato dal mio Redmi 3 utilizzando Tapatalk
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Is it better than Aliexpress? I don't know much about both of them. This will be my first experience buying a phone from a site like that.
timbohobbs said:
I bought a redmi 3s prime from aliexpress but was from China ( I'm in UK ) . Reason being was that the seller stocked the international version which has band 20 which is needed for some UK networks. Also, the rom was official global version and updated ota without problem. Beware some sellers who will put an unofficial rom on the phone which can't be updated unless you flash the right rom ( can be a tricky process ) . These ' vendor ' roms can also contain malware which can push loads of ads.
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Ok..is the phone good, quality wise(any damage or dead pixel etc.)? And how long it took to get delivered to you?
Njaiker said:
Is it better than Aliexpress? I don't know much about both of them. This will be my first experience buying a phone from a site like that.
Ok..is the phone good, quality wise(any damage or dead pixel etc.)? And how long it took to get delivered to you?
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No problems at all, sealed in box. The seller was called Xiaomi authorized dealer, not sure if it's true that they're Xiaomi authorized or not, but all OK and delivery was less than 2 weeks which ain't bad for standard free shipping from China.
timbohobbs said:
No problems at all, sealed in box. The seller was called Xiaomi authorized dealer, not sure if it's true that they're Xiaomi authorized or not, but all OK and delivery was less than 2 weeks which ain't bad for standard free shipping from China.
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That sounds promising..I guess I am going to place an order.
Hardest question. Where did you buy m1? I can not find a place to buy
you can only buy asus zenfone m1 from flipkart .......
Is it possible to buy M2 pro to Poland?? I find a few shops in Russia and India but they don't have shippment to other country. Maybe somebody could help?
Are All Xiaomi Mi 9Ts (not K20) Global w/ Multi-langs & Play Store Factory Installed?
Are all Xiaomi Mi 9T phones (not K20) global with multiple languages and Google Play Store factory installed? Or are there some Chinese Xiaomi Mi 9T phones with only English and Chinese without Google Play Store? I bought a 6GB/128GB one from this seller on AliExpress a couple of day's ago for $336 USD ($30 off now gone) and it said it was the global version. And all the pics were of the Xiaomi Mi 9T, not the Redmi K20.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33029802366.html
It said under FAQ:
1. Is Xiaomi Global Version Xiaomi Mi 9T (REDMI K20 ) in Stock Now?(You will get the Global Version Xiaomi Mi 9T (REDMI K20 )Xiaomi Mi 9T (REDMI K20 ) in Stock Now
2. What version do you sell for?It's Global version. The model name on the box is Xiaomi Global Version Xiaomi Mi 9T (REDMI K20 ).
3. Does it have multi-language and Google Play? For Global version Xiaomi Mi 9T (REDMI K20 ). it's Global version. it has multi-language and Google play ,OTA update
Then that info was deleted yesterday.
But later it said and still says:
3. Please leave us a comment if you want a sealed box. Otherwise we will unseal the box to do "Quality Control" and flash the multi-language ROM for the Chinese version. The original box from manufacturer is sealed. It's only with English and without "Play Store".
4. Newer ROMs might have minor bugs, please be understandable as we have no control over this. Especially new models are prone to minor bugs.
5. Please double check if the phone works with your carrier. It is very important! But then gave a link to a site that didn't include this phone.
So it's a bit confusing. Haven't been able to connect with the seller to clarify this. Tried cancelling this order but it didn't happen yet. And if it is the factory global version I'd let it go through. I live in the United States so need the extra frequency bands of a true global version to work with my carrier, not one with flashed multi-languages and Google Play Store added and limited frequency bands.
Thanks
I'm still trying to decide whether I want to cancel this order. I could just wait for the Mi 9T Pro in the next few months. That of course will be more expensive but does have a few better features. I'll see how it all plays out. If they don't cancel it and send it I can just resell it if I decide to as I got a great price on it.
First of all, the real Xiaomi Mi 9T comes with Google services (so playstore, etc) and has multi language support.
But what some resellers do, is get an K20 and flash a global rom on it. But then you'll still have the Redmi logo on the back. So before you order you'd better ask if it's really a Mi 9T (Xiaomi branding on the back of the phone). If not you'll properly end up with a redmi k20 running a global rom, and then you won't have band 20 for 4G.
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First of all, the real Xiaomi Mi 9T is with Google services (so playstore, etc) and has multi language support.
But what some resellers do, is get an K20 and flash a global rom on it. But then you'll still have the Redmi logo on the back. So before you order you'd better ask if it's really a Mi 9T (Xiaomi branding on the back of the phone). If not you'll properly end up with a redmi k20 running a global rom, and then you won't have band 20 for 4G.
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Thanks. Yeah I understand all of that. In my questions to the seller I discussed all of that. But they haven't responded yet. Plus I already bought it and paid for it but it hasn't been shipped yet. I think now what might be happening is they were flashing a global multi-language ROM and adding Play Store to K20's before Mi 9T came out. But they left that in the description. But not sure why they removed all the description about it being a global version the day after I bought it. All the photos show the Mi 9T and someone who bought it showed the Mi 9T box in their review.
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Thanks. Yeah I understand all of that. In my questions to the seller I discussed all of that. But they haven't responded yet. Plus I already bought it and paid for it but it hasn't been shipped yet. I think now what might be happening is they were flashing a global multi-language ROM and adding Play Store to K20's before Mi 9T came out. But they left that in the description. But not sure why they removed all the description about it being a global version the day after I bought it. All the photos show the Mi 9T and someone who bought it showed the Mi 9T box in their review.
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Just told the seller who hasn't read or responded to any of my messages yet:
"If this doesn't say "Mi" on the back of the phone, and if it doesn't come in a black box and say Mi 9T on the front of the box and Mi 9T Glacier Blue 6GB RAM 128GB ROM on the end of the box, then please cancel my order and refund my money. If it does come in a black box and say all of those things then we can complete this sale and you can please send it to me. But please don't open the box. Thanks very much. "
Ok, if the reviews show the 9T then you'll properly be fine
Enjoy the phone
I'm using a 128gb on Three UK and can confirm volte is working out of the box
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I bought from the same Seller and have also failed to get a response to messages or been able to cancel. First time buying on AliExpress and my last.
I have ordered from this seller several times, phones has been real global versions. Do expect some time before they are shipped, once I had to wait 3 weeks for the phone to be shipped.
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I'm using a 128gb on Three UK and can confirm volte is working out of the box
Sent from my Mi 9T using Tapatalk
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I am also using 3 UK but not ordered yet... once done will connect you
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I bought from the same Seller and have also failed to get a response to messages or been able to cancel. First time buying on AliExpress and my last.
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I have the authentic 9T. Yes it came sealed and the box itself looks differently as compare to the K20 version. 9T came with a grey box with the photo of the 9T's front view. The K20 has no photos, with a black box and pick Chars that written "K20" on it. It is hard for them to reprint another box (plus the IMEI for each phone), too much hassles for them.
I'm opening right now my Global Mi9t , I'm from Mexico , updating the system right now , yes it comes with Google apps , and xiaomi bloatware lol , I'll wait a little until a good tool does all the work , so gonna stay stock for some months
Anyone know a good website that ships internationally (to serbia) with cheap screens(panels)/displays for Oneplus 8 pro?
Really hard to find in Serbia!
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Anyone know a good website that ships internationally (to serbia) with cheap screens(panels)/displays for Oneplus 8 pro?
Really hard to find in Serbia!
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AliExpress ships to Serbia, and they list screen replacements
its 200$... is there any phone with the same screen as the oneplus 8 pro? the find x2 pro looked similar but isnt the right size.