Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
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- 6kV
- 27 Apr 2016
My new Redmi note 2 is heating and draining battery fast
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- SunnyIsland
- t7w
- 26 Apr 2016
Amazing! Fantastic! Incredible! This is One (((((((AWESOME))))))) Phone!!!!! :-D
Have used it for 1 month now. I almost can't believe it is working so well.
I needed a new phone desperately. The battery in my 5yo Sony Ericsson phone was dying and it needed recharging 3 or 4 times daily. Phone was still working fine, though - a testament to Sony's high quality.
One year ago, I bought a Microsoft Lumia 535. Bad phone. It couldn't do things I wanted it to do and bought it for. E.g., I thought it would interface with my Windows PC seamlessly. No, it didn't - a big disappointment. No OTG. Couldn't transfer SMS messages and lists from my old phone. So I had to continue using my old phone. It's no surprise Lumia sales have dropped drastically recently.
My first choice was the expensive Sony Xperia M4 Aqua but the store chain (Challenger Singapore) did not stock it. So I decided on the Asus Zenfone 2, which was on special offer but they said it was sold out at all stores.
I had to 'settle' for the Redmi Note 2 at its listed price, and felt apprehensive about buying a China-made device. Looking back now, I am laughing at my own apprehension...LOL!
Set up the phone, updated firmware to MIUI Global 7.2.3.0(LHMMIDA), removed/disabled unwanted apps, and played around with it. The learning curve was surprisingly gentle. It was much easier to get used to than the Lumia phone. Touch response felt totally different from the Lumia phone, which has a serious touch problem. Interfaced with my PC without any hassle.
After one month's use, I have no issues at all. There is no overheating problem (this is due to too many apps running in the background whilst on heavy, prolonged usage), no dropped calls or data connection, no hanging when browsing (this is a problem of the website visited and not the device; my PC too always hangs on certain sites), no battery drain (this is due to always-on apps and other background activity), no glitches, whatsoever!
Maybe one teeny 'problem', but this is just me and is not about the phone. Auto-sync. This was simply resolved by switching off the function or deleting the relevant cloud account.
Battery easily lasts more than a day, even with heavy browsing and watching YouTube videos. Charging is super fast - from 15% to 100% in less than 1.5 hours! On standby and with very light usage (making lists, changing settings, etc), the battery remains at 100% for 8 hours or longer! That is how efficient this phone is.
I have 2 micro-SIMs - one only for data, the other only for phone. Data SIM goes into the first slot, phone SIM into the second slot. In the toggle screen, I can switch off Mobile Data (SIM 1) to save data and battery and I can still receive phone calls/messages (SIM 2).
I can also turn on Hotspot and my PC automatically connects (after configuration) to my Redmi for Internet access. I now do not need to use my Huawei mobile broadband dongle.
Wifi connection, when on the move, works flawlessly.
Camera works fine. What is really cool, is the Zoom function, which can be controlled by the Volume button. Most phone cameras do not have Zoom and you would have to pay for an app in order to have it.
The best thing is the low, low price, which does not seem to match the solid quality experienced so far. It could be that Xiaomi is on a branding mission and they are putting out 'loss leaders'. Once the branding is complete, I doubt their prices will continue to remain this low. Just like what happened with Sony and Samsung. So grab it now while the price is still so cheap for such an awesome phone. Or you may regret it later.
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- Kaito
- PA7
- 26 Apr 2016
Hi all i want ask some question,
i buy this phone,then i ask tu upgrade to new global MIUI stable,then when i check the phone i realise my LTE/4G signal gone,is the miui the couse ?
Thanks for your time to read my question.
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- Vijay
- rKQ
- 26 Apr 2016
Redmi, 20 Apr 2016Apart from having a 5.5-inch full-HD display, the Note 2 sp... moreI am facing issue with the touch of my redmi 2. Touch is not at all functioning properly. If I want to open one thing, some other thing is getting open.. How to. Resolve.. Can I get replacement of the Handset. I bought it just one and half month back
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- Redmi
- gFx
- 26 Apr 2016
Manish, 25 Apr 2016I have hands on this device 5 months, but now, camera pictu... moreI have my Redmi Note 2 for almost a month now. I don't have any complain yet. Camera is good but not great, meaning it can deliver decent photos (with a right angle and lighting), anyhow, most of the time am using filters. Currently on 7.2.3.0 MIUI Global, its stable, refined OS & MIUI, no lags, kinda smooth.
I suggest that you flash the Global version to resolve your problem. You may visit the miui forum to guide you.
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- Manish
- 7tE
- 25 Apr 2016
I have hands on this device 5 months, but now, camera picture quality is very very poor, many contact is missing , contact is not open , operating device ram is very slow working ,i don't know there is a bug with the Rom that i use or there are a problem with my hardware... Are you know to solve this problem...thanks before...
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- AnonD-530280
- 0T8
- 25 Apr 2016
i think yes i have the phone its nice
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- Calin
- ajg
- 25 Apr 2016
AnonD-529984, 24 Apr 2016i am from Bangladesh...today i received this set.... but co... morePlease download the ROM and Install Guide guide:
http://en.miui.com/download-274.html
It is simply to install and you will have the Google Play.
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- Anonymous
- gFx
- 25 Apr 2016
Does Redmi Note 2 supports MHL?
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- Anonymous
- KZ8
- 25 Apr 2016
save ur money for other phone.. I encountered problem after 3 hours using it. stuck on boot screen
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- AnonD-530104
- tDT
- 25 Apr 2016
I have hands on thsi device 5 months, but now, my camera flash (torch) is not function,, i don't know there is a bug with the Rom that i use or there are a problem witb my hardware... Are you know to solve this problem...thanks before...
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- AnonD-451787
- ucq
- 25 Apr 2016
AnonD-529984, 24 Apr 2016i am from Bangladesh...today i received this set.... but co... moreMost China phone comes with English beside Chinese.
To change the setting, click on the standard Setting icon.
Scroll down to grey icon with 3 dots in the center, which is "Additional settings".
In the next page, scroll down and select the 3rd options which is "Language & input"
In next page, the first option is "Language" and select the Language accordingly.
Next, in order to get Google Installer, you need to go to "Mi App Store" to install.
You need to install ALL the apps starting with "Google ..."
Do the updates for all the Google apps that are installed.
To play safe, do restart the phone when you the phone is in English; and after installed all Google apps. This is to avoid certain apps unable to install properly.
Do note all Google apps must be installed without missing any.
If you need further understanding on this Xiaomi phone, go to (or join) Xiaomi forum.
The forum is in English and you may get a lot help from users.
Whereas here is just others' opinion, without much help.
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- AnonD-529984
- XM{
- 24 Apr 2016
i am from Bangladesh...today i received this set.... but couldn't find the play store and max apps are in Chineese language..... plz suggest me.... i want everything in English
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- AnonD-451787
- ucq
- 23 Apr 2016
AnonD-113675, 22 Apr 2016The seller probably installed bad software. I will have a t... moreSame here, for Note.
Almost all pre-installed apps were malware.
Manage to totally removed and install non malware apps.
The only issue is cannot do any updates, which will failed to complete.
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- AnonD-451787
- ucq
- 23 Apr 2016
Anonymous, 18 Apr 2016There are no google play store in my phn. how I solve this ... moreGoogle play is available in Mi App Store.
Search for "Google Installer", if not in the 1st list;
then go to next "Look more" icon
If you select the correct one, it will show All the Google Play apps.
You need to install ALL available apps starting with "Google ..." as it is part of the Android OS.
You can go to Xiaomi forum to know more.
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- AnonD-451787
- ucq
- 23 Apr 2016
AnonD-528309, 20 Apr 2016This is the waste mobile.........i wasted my 600 SAR ($200)... moreSuggest you to go to Xiaomi forum to seek your answers.
Someone did guide me to reinstall as the "factory apps" almost all are malware.
There have people who are able to advice &or assist you, better than here.
That Online forum is solely on Xiaomi phones, with updates, upgrade, setting, phone issues, etc.
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- AnonD-451787
- ucq
- 23 Apr 2016
Tom, 22 Apr 2016Hi,
I'm using xaomi note 2 prime.
i have been using it fo... moreSuggest you to go to Xiaomi forum to seek your answers.
There have people who are able to advice &or assist you, better than here.
That Online forum is solely on Xiaomi phones, with updates, upgrade, setting, phone issues, etc.
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- pWv
- 23 Apr 2016
AnonD-528309, 20 Apr 2016This is the waste mobile.........i wasted my 600 SAR ($200)... moreUpdate MIUI. I have 6.4.14 and everything is ok
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- AnonD-113675
- JFp
- 22 Apr 2016
The seller probably installed bad software. I will have a tutorial on installing the official software soon, and the headphones are cheap enough to buy.
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- Tom
- XNB
- 22 Apr 2016
Hi,
I'm using xaomi note 2 prime.
i have been using it for 5-6 months and last week my phone has some charging problem and I went to xaomi store and they changed the charger panel i guess, then it was ok again. but the result is that my phone can barely get 3G network. it mostly can only connect to 2G. i dont' know what is wrong.
And also this phone back camera can't get any focus. it use to have fine and clear focus. I dont' know what is wrong, can someone tell me how to solve it?