I wish xiaomi would support 800mhz 4g :disappointed:

What flaws?
what bloatware..? not easy to remove....just flash the official ROM takes about 5 minutes after downloading.

Beware of gearbest's warranty and customer service. I had a zte blade bricked by an official update. I had to pay return postage to China and three weeks later they still claim they have not received the phone.

wow that price!

Pedantic, but the battery is also better? And for those who like it the metal body.

NP, you may have to set up an account with them in order to see hidden links...if you have any problems hit me up with a PM on the MIUI forums (although they are a friendly bunch) same username... also read the last link i posted uptop as that is an easy walk through...happy rooting.
P.s this info goes out to any MIUI user who wants a hand.

Wowsers that sounds complicated lol. Will have a butchers once I get home. Cheers mate.

No problemo...use the forums here to get all the info you need (believe you me i was a complete Android n00b too)
http://en.miui.com/thread-146299-1-1.html
or easy method....
http://en.miui.com/thread-152550-1-1.html
a lad talked me through it here...
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=178471&page=1&extra=#pid3347863
read the other thread i linked in that thread as well...it takes a bit of getting your head round, but it will click into place.

Hi mate, you got a link to the root please. Not tech savvy lol. But when it opens its own links n tries downloading apps is turd lol. Absolutely loving the phone though. Best I've had by a distance.

Cool thanks mate :smiley:

Got the same case and screen protector. Actually makes the phone look a lot more premium, not that I was particularly bothered as I use it as a phone, not a status symbol :stuck_out_tongue:

I paid postage out and they paid it back, was happy with this seeing as screen had been smashed as opposed to being supplied broken.

Not bad. Did you pay for the postage?

I've returned a redmi 2 for a screen replacement. Posted to the European repair center and recieved it back 5 days later. Thats excellent in my book.

I bought this in silver (really snug fit and light, great case..)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Luxury-Thin-Metal-Frame-Bumper-PC-Back-Cover-Case-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-/371448896552?var=640514439195
and a cheap tempered glass screen protector (again very good quality, but you have to wait a bit longer...) about 4 quid in total...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/9H-Premium-Tempered-Glass-Film-Cover-Screen-Protector-For-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-/141806651445?

Me too. I was hoping for a 5inch redmi with full hd screen. Might go for the mi4c instead... is the case you got well built, cant find any decent reviewed cases for xiaomi phones...

I have been buying from China for as long as I can remember, hardly ever had problems from numerous orders, some really large pricey orders, including the risky Aliexpress. Gearbest have to be the worst money grabbing crafty barstewards out there - they have setup a very clever and crafty system to shaft you if things go wrong. All their support system have been designed around this, I know I tested it with new tickets and ones without the same order number.

I think they will also be having a Paypal account review soon due to the number of complaints and cases against them.

I would strongly suggest Ebay first, and then Dealxtreme etc, Ebay is always the safest bet as the supplier never wants negative feedback, and in my experience is always the best option if an item is available there, sometimes things are even cheaper there, expect to pay the extra quid or so on Ebay at times BUT worth it.

Gearbest dodgy as hell, AVOID like the plague, or take a gamble, better ordering from Ebay.

See thread http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/cubot-x12-mtk6735-64bit-android-5-1-4g-lte-smartphone-white-32-73-gearbest-2333152?p=26584894

In what way? Did you have to return a product so far or to ask for a refund?
Otherwise, just the fact that you received the product doesn't really qualify as excellent service.
Excellent is also a big word, I would say Amazon offers excellent service, is ibuygou comparable to Amazon in any way?

Fair do's (i got an aluminum case for mine) for the price and specs it's a great phone...Xiaomi products are really well built with a nice customisable O/S (i flashed MIUI 7 recently) to be honest i was a bit disappointed by the unveiling of note 3 (not enough upgrades to warrant another iteration.

Guys I would like to buy xiaomi device soon, but I was wondering which site is the best? How works warranty in DX, gearbest etc.?
I have never buy antything from Asia (except some small stuff from ebay)
Many thanks!

Redmi Note 2 is plastic, though. Not a deal breaker for everyone I guess...

i got the note 2 and it's excellent (as it has TIF card and dual sim) the only difference with the note 3 is a better frame rate on video and a fingerprint scanner...to get the best out of note 2 just root it (it doesnt affect warranty and easy to do)
Here's the cheapest on ebay and its a UK seller, so lots less hassle...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-2-5-5-FHD-16GB-2GB-Black-Grey-Dual-Sim-Unlocked-Smartphones-/121801505660?hash=item1c5bef7b7c:g:mtQAAOSwo0JWMwJf

Mod edit: Just for info the seller is lee262gadget
Kei Chuen Lee
Unit P, 8/F, Block III, Camelpaint Building, 60 Hoi Yuen Road
Kwun Tong
Hong Kong

They do have a UK returns address :smiley:

Thanks!

Totally dissatisfied with this company. I got the same problem like you. No response when I ask for cancellation or return.

Hmm, nice specs and price, however the last preorder tablet I bought from Gearbest was delayed nearly two months (I don't blame Gearbest obviously) and then even though the pre-order price was a 'sale price', between shipment and delivery the price dropped below the price I paid and since then has been consistently below the price I paid. Personally I would wait until after it is actually being delivered on this one and then there is also the potential they will stock it in their EU warehouse for a similar price as well so you can be sure to avoid additional charges.

That's the 32GB.
There is no point buying a 16gb version without the sd card support.

Has anyone noticed that deals from Gearbest never fail to get heat?

Trust me , do not bother, some of the flaws will make you lash it at the wall, and dont get me started on the dodgy bloatware , crap popping up , and its not easy to remove

I have the Redmi Note 2 and it's working fine with 3 and 4G.

Beware of gearbest's warranty and customer service. I had a zte blade bricked by an official update. I had to pay return postage to China and three weeks later they still claim they have not received the phone.

will arrive next year bad

So it might not work properly in the UK, you might have to pay import duty and other taxes .. ahhh another hot UK Deal

anyone knows if this would work with three uk sim card? 4g. thanks!

Chances of getting this delivered sans VAT and duty?

will be getting one of these but people should be aware this is currently pre sale. gear best saying phone expects to ship on 25/26th December.

£138 Now....

HM Customs and Excise have the power to look at a person's bank account and see where the money was spent. However they won't do this for one off orders, if you were ordering a lot of stuff and arranged with the seller to lie about the real cost then you'd get in proper trouble. So yes small orders can and do get away with not paying customs, larger orders definitely not.

cracking fone for the price puts apple and samsung too shame

Can anyone advise if there is any 4G Network in UK that this would work on? followed the links but I can't figure it out! currently on BT/EE

PRE-SALE.
Don't expect this before 2016

Would this support a standard Vodafone 3g Sim?

I wish xiaomi would support 800mhz 4g :disappointed:

no memory card slot??

No deal button??