If I got this phone could I get 4G on any network? Its all very confusing with the bands

I just choose India as suggested somewhere else on here.

Mine arrived today, ordered on the 4th, chose standard free shipping and it took just a little over a week. Phone is faultless, very impressed

Won't let me unexpire - Mod will have to do it - will report....

Back down to 110 again now, could you unexpire?

Thanks both. In that case http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/xiaomi-redmi-3s-prime-octa-core-snapdragon-430-4100mah-5-0-3gb-32gb-ota-official-2596070

What he said....

Seriously looking into this to replace a, frankly excellent, Moto G 2nd Edition. Don't usually like to spend much more than £100 (give or take £10) and can't see anything that compares with this (price or spec-wise), which also includes NFC, which I would like if at all possible. I like as close to stock Android as possible with a custom launcher on top (currently using Apex). I note you can install CM13 on this but what are people's thought's on future upgrades, either from Xiaomi or the developer community, especially as CM has now closed down.

Thanks

There was a 20% discount offer which has now ended for this seller on Aliexpress

Could anybody explain the differences (if any) between these two (both from the Xiaomi store: https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-3S-pro-prime-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-430-Octa-core-4100mAh-5-0-3GB/2178148_32686190321.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.bLFe9V and https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Official-Global-version-Xiaomi-Redmi-3S-Prime-Octa-core-Mobile-Phone-Snapdragon-430-4100mAh-5-0/2178148_32751359237.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.bLFe9V.

Thanks

Showing as £141 with case and £139 without for me.

Price is £113 now (you have to order with silicon case). The Redmi 4 is now reduced to a similar price although its not a global version

Just wow!

https://youtu.be/SxJ32UvB3yY

Nuts. Just bought this for £131 last week. Not arrived yet.

EDIT just realised this is 5" screen. Didn't know there was an international RN3 with band 20 support

Yes, I didn't have an issue with the Uhans but my Nexus would not run Barclays Mobile Banking software even though it isn't rooted.

Sideloading is your friend.

Something that's just occurred to me is that, after having a good look around, many of these Chinese vendors state they have rooted the phones to install international ROMs etc. This means that things like All4/4OD (which I use quite a bit) will not work on them and it seems like apps to counter root detection like RootCloak are less likely to work what with recent updates to Android.

Currently I have a Uhans S1 which has a custom rom (Freeme) but adding the Google Now Launcher just makes it run like stock Android anyway. That was merely a matter of installing the launcher from the Play Store so can't invalidate your warranty etc. I've not owned a Xiaomi before but seen lot's of reviews and some of the Miui features look like they might be worth keeping. The freeme on the Uhans wasn't bad but I preferred the stock launcher.

Cheers Colin. What would you recommend as the best stock or near-stock android experience in this price bracket? I've considered the Motorola G4/G4 Plus (but they're a bit big and more expensive) and even the Moto G 3rd edition (but that isn't much of an upgrade over the G2 (which I currently have).

Redmi 4 prime is out now. Better to get that IMO.

Settings -> Permission -> Autostart fixed all my app notification issues.

​I bought mine from Ali express, and it's perfect

what's the obsession with this on here? seems to be a very average mid range android with no warranty.

​viewing the graph takes about 2 seconds from the swipe down notifications pane. not sure why you would need to look at the that often, with the amazing battery of the 3s mind.
You can turn off all MIUI app related battery saver optimization if you wish in the settings, or turn some on some off etc,
I don't have the 3s but MIUI is pretty self explanatory

If you managed to flash TWRP and root the phone. Installing CM is not going to be very difficult :smile:

After the pain of rooting it I've decided I'm now too old for messing with custom roms! Would rather get something with stock Android and sell this on.
Viewing the battery usage graph
Launcher is least of the problems. Doesn't clean up the settings area or all the MIUI "optimisations" that just cause app/notification issues.

Exactly. I hate the thought of paying £400+ on an item I might drop or lose easily.

This phone is cheap as chips and is absolutely rapid. The best thing about it is the battery, too. Can play with it all day (i.e. from 10:00 to 20:00) and it'll be on about 20% by the end of it. Phenomenal phone when you factor in the price.

Had mine almost 2 months now. Great hardware and insane battery life but MIUI is over-complex.

Often takes twice as many clicks to do something, assuming you even find the option you want in the labyrinthine menus. Want to see the graph of battery use:

Stock Android = One swipe, One tap
MIUI OS = Four taps into setting sub-menus

Even after weeks of tweaking, rooting, changing options still get random glitches and delayed notifications.

Looks like a nice phone - would like to order one but never ordered from Aliexpress.com. How about customs as it is being shipped from China? Thanks

​cm13 works a treat on these

I have a Nokia 1520 with Win 10, which recently has been having antenna performance issues and the battery draining quickly.
While I like Windows as an OS, I've accepted Android is probably where I need to go.
Would this be a good replacement for my phone?
Does it take a nano SIM?

The phone is great. came from an LG g5 and apart from the camera I can't see any difference in normal usage. I got rid of the LG due to the battery life as I was out by about 2pm. at the end of the day I haven't had this under 68%. bottom line for me is excellent phone, everything works well on it (except camera) and battery life is amazing but the camera is really dreadful.

That seller isn't great IMO. Lots of complaints.

Would you not be better off buying from here http://www.laptopsdirect.co.uk/xiaomi-redmi-3s-black-5-32gb-4g-dual-sim-unlocked-sim-free-3s-32blk/version.asp for £129.99. at least it's a reputable UK seller for if you should have any warranty issues and it's only a £15 difference for the silver version.

no, I've used Ali Express alot too and it's been fine. And I have this phone which I think is great value.

AliExpress is like Amazon or ebay, lots of third party sellers. Just buy from one with a decent score / lots of transactions. I've had no probs at all.

Use a seller called top one on Aliexpress. He's the best on their imo. I would use him over and over.

http://s.aliexpress.com/UJ3MRNFf

can't buy it. it says it can't be shipped to the uk