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​There is no official EU rom. You need the Global rom. It has Google play included. Download to your phone from miui.com and install using the updater app.

Thanks! But i could only flash fastboot method. Can i normally flash with Miui EU Rom or only Global Miui Rom.

So i have get my Phone. But why it has lock bootloader? How can i get umlock it?
Check by adb: (bootloader) Device tampered: true

(bootloader) Device unlocked: false

​Until they use this as an excuse to get rid of the 3.5mm headphone jack... :smile:

One thing I'm not fussed on is the rectangle USB port. Anyone know how to protect it from being damaged

Mi4 - the incremental update tip worked brilliantly, many thanks !

and jrh_1979 jrh many thanks for confirming the correct miui 8 (developer) link !

No. UK locale. Not sure how much it matters

Has anyone got the option of choosing UK in locale settings?
On the standard stable versions the country hasn't been listed, and not anywhere near either. I'm now running mui 8 developer, which gives me more country options, but still no UK. Nearest I've got on mui8 is France!

Mick

I had this same issue, what you need to do is go to the download section from mui (Google mi4 update) and do the updates incrementally. The phone seems to arrive with an os version too old to jump straight to the latest build, but once you have done the first (earliest) update then the inbuilt updater app should kick in and get you up to the latest build. Once there you can download the full developer build (latest) and point the updater app to it and it updates to developer build mui8

Mick

I'm running MIUI 8 developer version. It runs fine and has already updated itself last night. It can be found here along with the stable MIUI 7:

http://en.miui.com/extra.php?mod=rom/download&r=240&mobile=no

Make sure you read the flashing guide before attempting it although you can't go too far wrong.

http://en.miui.com/thread-30784-1-1.html

Good luck flashing yours. Have to say I'm loving my new phone

I'm getting "Can't update. Something went wrong. Touch OK to report this error."  I tried 2 updated ROMs for miui7 and miui7. I'll try to download them again and see if that works

I couldn't find any miui8 roms for fastboot or flashing via recovery. Could anyone point me in the right direction for a stable miui8 rom pls?

What error do you get?
Have you verified the MD5 of the downloaded file to ensure its integrity?

You can use the mi PC suite or download and flash using update app. Don't make the mistake I did by installing Chinese ROM. The global one is the one you want.

Really fancy getting one of these Xiaomi phones but just not sure which one. I'm on 3 network so need 4g. Also looking for sd storage. So many versions of these Redmi phones I just don't know which one. Also need it to get ota updates.

Looks to spend around 100.any recommends?

Thanks for the feedback. Mine also arrived today, running the same version. Someone here said they flashed to MIUI 8 Global on marshmallow, someone else said they got their update via OTA.

So I'm not sure whether to wait, or whether to flash the developer ROM on the MIUI website (link below), assuming this is the correct one ?

http://en.miui.com/download-240.html

OK, I've now had a chance to verify that my Mi4 64Gb from GearBest is indeed a genuine handset, phew! :smiley:

Although I did have some reservations, which made me quite suspicious.
The box seal was broken. Although everything in the box looked untouched and in mint condition, screen protector in place.
The serial no. on the imei sticker (on the box and also the phone cover) doesn't seem to match the serial number found in the system settings of the phone. The imei no. matches across the 2 stickers and the system settings.
There was no Xiaomi scratch off validity sticker.
I tried this link to verify my phone and didn't get very far: http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en

Where I did get verification was following the guide described on this page: http://techsarjan.com/2016/04/how-to-check-your-xiaomi-mi5mi4-mi3.html

Method 1 worked for me, using the Mi Verification app and the website it came back with a green all clear and I was the first person to have 'checked' my handset :smiley:

On a side note the handset got here very quickly from GearBest, really very quickly! I placed the order at 11pm Monday, and today, Friday, it arrived. I chose the next shipping method up from standard, which seemed to only cost a few pence more (??) and I was not charged any import duties, the downloadable invoice from my GearBest account section listed the value as 19USD!!

The handset is running Android 4.4.4 and MUI 7 stable, so I need to look into updating the phone.

Mick

Mine turned up today, and although I've not tested anything (at work) the imei number on the box matches the phone sticker and what's listed in the phones settings. Will check using the above mentioned methods with Xiaomi when I get home.

OK. So phone received. Yes box was opened, no there was no scratch card. IMEI check recognised number but couldn't verify. However CPU z suggest s the component's are true and the phone is much better than my 2nd gen moto g. All sensors appear to work. GPS great. Pokemon Go in AR also smooth. Think the phone appears real enough. I gave flashed it to global version on marshmallow.

Mines waiting at home. Panicking now!

I wouldn't go by that - they will be shipping out mostly genuine & possibly some fake ones, in the hope that most of the latter will get missed.

So check your phone & forget about what others are receiving. And don't be despondent or panic just yet.

I really hope what I've read above about gear best supplying fakes isn't true, I placed my order with them a few days ago for this phone after reading this thread :disappointed:

Has anyone received a Mi4 recently from them to confirm whether they are fake or not?

Cheers.

Good deal, however I am surprised it is not
dual band WiFi (AC)

Listed spec is :
WIFI: 802.11b/g/n wireless internet

Beware, you should check if these are genuine - I'm awaiting delivery too !
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-4/general/gearbest-review-anti-counter-fiat-label-t3381864

Mi website IMEI check
http://www.mi.com/verify/#imei_en

Mi App to check if genuine:
http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=29652&highlight=xiaomi%2Bidentifier

Another users experience of trying for refund after receiving fake phone:
http://goughlui.com/2016/06/19/gearbest-counterfeit-item-uncooperative-staff-paypal-dispute-needed/

Perhaps a full cover flip case, like one of these:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fashion-View-Open-Window-Stand-Flip-PU-Leather-Back-Cover-Battery-Housing-Case-For-Xiaomi-4/32260824575.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Fashion-Flip-PU-Leather-Case-For-XiaoMI-Mi4-M4-Cover-Vertical-Flip-Up-and-Down/32404670836.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi4-Leather-Case-Ultra-Thin-and-High-Quality-Cover-stand-Function-For-Xiaomi-Mi-4/32726296613.html

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Luxury-Genuine-Leather-Wallet-Case-For-Xiaomi-Mi4-Flip-Leather-Cover-With-Stand-Card-Holders/32300555360.html

Decided to go for this after some deliberation. My experience of Chinese phones is the screens crack easily. Anyone recommend a good case?

NO NFC, so no android pay supported in the UK

​Not sure how they work it out TBH. They add the customs charge and an 'administration fee'. As a for instance, a friend from work ordered a £140 tablet from Tinydeal in China, and the charge was £16 total. If you use standard shipping, they usually mark the package as a gift, or as something below $20 value. Obviously, you take a chance, but if you did get unlucky and pick up a 20% charge, you're still getting a cracking phone.

If worst comes to worst, do you know how much extra it would be? 20% for vat?
Sorry for the questions :smiley:

Looks a good phone for the money, would I be charged import tax or vat if I bought it?

Good deal, have had the redmi 3 and its been a great phone. This is almost the same price but comes with Marshmallow based ROM. Personally having spent years installing custom ROMS on phones I find MIUI an excellent ROM which has so many useful features already built in.

Now my issue is my distinct dislike for white phones, I know the back cover can be easily changed. Somewhere I saw a screen protector with black borders, which would cover the front white faceplate nicely - but can't seem to find it again - if anyone has a link ?

Can i use my vodaphone sim in this phone?

Xiaomi and Microsoft did an experiment with the LTE version of the Mi4 and you can flash that to Windows Mobile 10, I don't know if this one can have that done or if anyone would want to. Just saying.

Is this worth an upgrade from a OnePlus One 1?

I might be wrong but spec shows its only a 3G band phone.

However heat for the find, not a bad spec for a secondary phone or work phone!

I like the phone looks like a copy of Iphone. Is gearbest based in China, i'm assuming it is as it is a copy of amazon.

banggood have the "Xiaomi Mi4 5-inch 2GB RAM 16GB ROM Snapdragon 801 Quad core 4G Smartphone" for £93

however, the 4G band is just for China Telecom, so no good in the UK.

for an app, app drawer, I can recommend ZenUI Asus launcher which is great and free on the Play store.

does it come with google play?

Pretty much a oneplus x but with bigger battery, 48gb more storage and marshmallow but without 4g,dual sim/micro SD.

Anyone give advise on the battery life. I had the ulefone power and loved the battery, hated the weight. Now I have the ulefone metal I love the size but the battery is pants

Fair enough, I just assumed a specific version of MUIU would be based on a specific android version. Obviously it's not that simple. MUIU 8 on my Note 3 is still 5.1.1 based, but it should be getting MM soon.

​Having said that, the upgrade to MM came with the update to MIUI 7.5.

Yes, I'm sure. Either that, or the information in 'About Phone' is telling fibs.​

I bought my Xiaomi Mi4 64gb back in October 14 for £330,it's a great phone and mine is still going strong :wink: HEAT

​Are you sure about that? My redmi note 3 just got MIUI8 but it's still android 5.1 based.

I've got an Mi3, fantastic phone. Much better feel than the Redmi 3, which I didn't rate. I'd get this all day long, although it was only £90 new a few months ago.

Worth the little bit extra for this then over the redmi 3 pro?
Any downsides to this over the redmi 3 pro?

Will sky go work on this ?? thanks

I think the SOC is basically the same just a faster clock speed of the SD 800. A bit like the SD 820 and the new SD 821. Someone feel free to correct me if im wrong.

Good phone for a great price. Just be aware that this looks lie it will not get upgraded to Nougat due to the CPU and chipset.
http://www.androidcentral.com/Android-7-snapdragon-800

​It's MIUI8 on top of Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow.

​What Android version is that?

Despite being released in mid 2014 it will receive the latest Miui version.

I have the 16GB LTE version, and I can't fault it. Cracking deal.