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Xiaomi Redmi 4X 5" 3GB/32GB Snapdragon 435 Mobile Phone (Needs Rooting) $118 US (~ $149 AU) Shipped @ Joybuy.com

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Xiaomi Redmi 4X 5" 3GB/32GB Snapdragon 435 Mobile Phone (Needs Rooting) $118 US (~ $149 AU) Shipped @ Joybuy.com
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altomic on 08/08/2017 - 09:45 joybuy.com (226 clicks)
Last edited 08/08/2017 - 11:44 by 1 other user

firstly - this phone is the Chinese version - Customers need to root the device in order to use Google Play

how to root it? follow this guide - with downloadable rom from Xiaomi

if you think you can manage with the 2GB version then it is available for US$100.

The Xiaomi Redmi 4X is a budget friendly phone from Xiaomi with a premium build. It has a 5" display, Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-Core CPU with 3GB of RAM, 32GB of Storage and a large 4100mAh battery. As with most Xiaomi phones, this features dual SIMs with an inbuilt fingerprint reade.r

Specs

5" 1280x720 Display
Android 6.0 (MIUI 8)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 Octa-core @ 1.4GHz
Adreno 505 GPU
3GB RAM
32GB Storage (Supports MicroSD upto 128GB)
WiFi / Bluetooth / GPS
13.0MP Rear Camera / 5.0MP Front Camera
4100mAh Battery
Dual SIM Standy (Micro + Nano / microSD)
3G: WCDMA(850MHz), WCDMA(2100MHz), WCDMA(1900MHz), WCDMA(900MHz)
4G: TDD(B39 1900MHz),TDD(B38 2600MHz),FDD(B8 900MHz),FDD(B7 2600MHz),FDD(B5 850MHz),TDD(B41 2500MHz),FDD(B3 1800MHz),TDD(B40 2300MHz),FDD(B1 2100MHz)

I looked for a working coupon code for joybuy but none were to be found.

Edit : my 1500th post.

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  • alz on 08/08/2017 - 09:59
    -3

    Shit phone but congrats on the 1500th post.

  • OzSikh on 08/08/2017 - 10:00
    +4

    Any deals for Redmi Note 4 or 4x (4GB/64GB) model

  • Iggemo on 08/08/2017 - 10:31

    i bought the other deal from lightinthebox.. i hope that wasnt chinese version?

    • Cousin IT on 08/08/2017 - 11:16
      +1

      The 3GB version is the Chinese version, the 4GB is the Indian (Global) version. Although according to GSMArena, the 3GB version is also sold in Malaysia and Pakistan.

      In your case it may have the Global ROM loaded on by the supplier.

    • johnyBgood on 11/08/2017 - 13:02
      +1

      Just received mine from LIB, OS is not the chinese version.

      • Iggemo on 11/08/2017 - 18:39

        so it passes safetynet, can play poke-go ? yay ! btw mine's still processing 10 days after purcahse

        • johnyBgood on 11/08/2017 - 21:34
          +1

          Just tried playing it and it works fine, no issues.

        • Iggemo on 12/08/2017 - 07:44

          @jominix: great, thanks heaps for that - appreciate it !

  • Tehcookiemonsta on 08/08/2017 - 10:47
    +1

    You mean this deal?

    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/320934

    Had a look at the Q&A section:

    Global or International?

    Is this Global or International version? Does this ROM support OTA? Thank you.

    by: Aaron - Aug 02, 2017

    Answer:

    it is international It does not have such function Thank you for shopping with us

    by: Lucia - Aug 02, 2017

    Soo yeah…

    TLDR: "International, No OTA"

    • johnyBgood on 08/08/2017 - 10:53

      OTA is built in the MIUI OS, it should be there: http://en.miui.com/thread-560398-1-1.html

      • Tehcookiemonsta on 08/08/2017 - 11:55

        Thanks for the clarification something seemed off to me.

    • Iggemo on 08/08/2017 - 11:22

      that is the deal i meant yeah.. i mean i ask cos my Bluboo just failed safetynet (it had been fine for months) but now i can no longer play poke-go with that phone, and i bought the xiaomi mainly for poke-go so it's really going to suck for me if it also fails google safetynet test :/

  • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2017 - 10:58
    +5

    I read 'needs rooting' and I came running
    This is just about a phone ?
    Dammit

    • carwashhair on 08/08/2017 - 11:34

      I was thinking I should hang a "needs rooting" sign on myself for when my wife gets home…

      she'll probably staple divorce papers to my chest

      • [Deactivated] on 08/08/2017 - 11:48
        +1

        Try Roses - translation to female:-
        I love you -
        and translation back to male:-
        I'm horny
        More subtle

        Or my method when I go clubbing
        A club

    • Litew8baby on 08/08/2017 - 16:33

      I read 'came running' and thought you came while you were running

  • Cousin IT on 08/08/2017 - 11:10

    Instead of Rooting why don't you simply use the Global ROM available at en.miui.com, which includes Google Play by default and gets rid of the ads and some of the dedicated Chinese apps while remaining on the original ROM.

    Else you could unlock the phone, change the boot loader and load a completely different ROM. More info at XDA

    If you want an even better deal go for a Redmi Note 4, much better phone, although it does jump from being a 5" to 5.5" phone, that may bother some people. If you search for it, you can get it for under $200. Like this previous deal.

    Redmi Note 4 Prices

    • WingedNike on 08/08/2017 - 11:32
      +2

      5" phones are so rare these days ;-;
      I want a nice small phone!

      • garage sale on 08/08/2017 - 13:19

        Also depends if you want 1080p or just HD.

      • Cousin IT on 10/08/2017 - 02:31
        +1

        I would say that you would be better off with the Global version of Redmi Note 4. It is pretty much the same as the 4X (they even have the same code name - mido) but the Note 4 has more LTE bands, so it will have more compatibility. Check out the comparison given on the AliExpress link.

        If you're comfortable purchasing from AliExpress, I would suggest this one I've purchased from the seller before with no hassle, I paid for quicker delivery too.

        Or you can find it at GeekBuying or Banggood.

        Make sure you use Cashrewards or hunt for promo codes to bring the prices down even further.

        Good luck.

    • frewer on 09/08/2017 - 18:49

      What does Rooting means ? I might need a new cheap phone in a few months. My phone works sometime and others time it doesnt …

      • Cousin IT on 10/08/2017 - 02:34

        Rooting is something Jesus may not approve of unless you're married :p

        In simple terms; for Android it's a way to gain full administrator privileges to the Operating System. The problem with doing it, is that a lot of the financial applications will fail to work once rooted as it can leave you vulnerable to attacks.

        • frewer on 10/08/2017 - 13:53

          lol Im married … No Jesus does not approve, hence is he offering a way out for our sins.

          So it will be bad, if I do banking with that phone ? Can I unrooting it later ?

        • Cousin IT on 10/08/2017 - 14:55

          @frewer: To my knowledge some banking apps may not even work at all so you won't be able to do banking. I believe there is a way to un-root the phone. But if you're going for the Redmi Note 4 or 4X, as long as it's the Snapdragon version you should be able to put the Global ROM on it, which comes directly from Xiaomi and has Google Play on it.

          Hope that helps

        • frewer on 11/08/2017 - 16:31

          @biganthony10: So the Global ROM will be less vulnerable to attacks ? And more official-ly …

        • Cousin IT on 12/08/2017 - 00:35

          @frewer: Not less vulnerable to attacks, as the attacks will come just the same, just more secure. Think of it like your PC account, you can have a standard user (no root) or an Administrator (root). The chances of doing some really nasty stuff with are standard user are less than that of an administrator, so on Android mostly financial apps will detect that and not allow their apps to function, as the risk is high.

          In regards to being more official, the Chinese ROM and the Global ROM are both official, the difference is that the Chinese ROM is for the Chinese market so it doesn't include Google Services, instead it has all the Xiaomi Services, but usually also includes ads and only has 2 languages (Chinese and English), the Global ROM is made to cater for other countries where Xiaomi sell their phones, like India, Spain, Malaysia, etc. So it removes the ads and some of the Xiaomi services and adds Google Services.

        • frewer on 12/08/2017 - 04:18

          @biganthony10: Ah right, thank you very much for that !

  • smerm07 on 08/08/2017 - 12:14

    This or a galaxy s5?

  • CVonC on 08/08/2017 - 12:40

    Okay need to make a decision this or the Redmi Note 2 for or Leagoo M8 Pro both for $80USD? Please halp.

    • spy on 08/08/2017 - 12:43
      +1

      This,though forget about warranty if your joybuy'ing.

      • CVonC on 08/08/2017 - 12:50

        Why 4A over the Note 2 though? I'm losing screen size and resolution although gaining an extra gig of ram for around $30USD more.

    • Iggemo on 08/08/2017 - 15:31

      Leagoo is more likely fail safetynet so i would avoid that if possible personally

    • HandsomeMonkey on 08/08/2017 - 21:25
      +1

      Leagoo 8 pro does 4g and 3g on second sim. Redmi Note 2 will only work with 1 4g Sim as 2g has been turned off the the telcos.

      • CVonC on 08/08/2017 - 22:44

        Redmi Note 2 will only work with 1 4g Sim as 2g has been turned off the the telcos.

        o.O thanks for pointing that out! I just read that it can connect to 4G on both sims but once you put 2 in, one of them will revert to 2G only -_- that's not such a big deal since this phone will be for my mum and she doesn't need dual sim tbh.

  • Enjj0y on 08/08/2017 - 13:30

    Dual sim means, is it both 4g standby?

  • thatguyfromthatplace on 08/08/2017 - 21:45

    "Needs rooting"

    Don't we all.

    • AlienC on 12/08/2017 - 12:28

      Age: 22.
      Sex: Yes please.

  • CVonC on 16/08/2017 - 02:08

    Back on.

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