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Hi there,
I have done lots of research and have come to the conclusion that my phone is a hybrid of both the note 4 and the note 4x. The box the phone came in clearly states that I have a Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x with 4gb Ram and 64gb Rom. In the MIUI (Global Rom) About Phone details it says that it is a Redmi Note 4! No 4x.
The confusing thing is that I am led to believe the 4x has a Snapdragon processor , but I have the MTK Helios X20!
Have I been cheated? The box was sealed when it arrived so tampering looks unlikely.
I really want to clear this up before I start to get into the flashing of Roms and customisation. Mind you the custom Roms for the MTK chipset are few and far between compared to the Snapdragon Roms.
Any Ideas Guys?
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The case for the phone is the same as the Note 4x, with the IR port moved to the side on the top of the phone and also the screws at the bottom, that should be either side of the USB charge port, are gone.
Yes, it is confusing. ?
Redmi Note 4X is chinese Version. Non chinese are called Note 4.
Important is the Name: nikel or mido. MTK is nikel iirc.
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I take it you've just received it? It seems you have the Note 4 pro prime MTK version, which has just been released. Confusingly there is a Note 4 pro Snapdragon version also. Where did you order from?
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32800405446.html#autostay
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gsmyth said:
It seems you have the Note 4 pro prime MTK version, which has just been released. Confusingly there is a Note 4 pro Snapdragon version also.
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Pro prime? omg It has already been confusing. Now they released another one.
cy_coe said:
Pro prime? omg It has already been confusing. Now they released another one.
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Yep, look at the Note 3 as well. There was an MTK version originally, then a Snapdragon version as there were pro/prime variants.
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Do you know the codenames of Note 4 Pro / Prime?
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I take it you've just received it? It seems you have the Note 4 pro prime MTK version, which has just been released. Confusingly there is a Note 4 pro Snapdragon version also. Where did you order from?
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32800405446.html#autostay
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I received it a couple of days ago and ordered it from AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Original-Xiaomi-Redmi-Note-4X-4GB-64GB-Pro-Prime-Mobile-Phone-MTK-Helio-X20-Deca-Core/32803438377.html
The box does say 4x though! Hmmz
Doozeman said:
I received it a couple of days ago and ordered it from AliExpress https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Ori...hone-MTK-Helio-X20-Deca-Core/32803438377.html
The box does say 4x though! Hmmz
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Strange, I thought the 4X model was Snapdragon only. What Soc does it specify on the box?
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The redmi note 4x Pro in china is the MTK SoC version.
You did not get cheated.
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Strange, I thought the 4X model was Snapdragon only. What Soc does it specify on the box?
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They released it a few weeks ago in China. It is called Redmi Note 4X Pro and uses the MTK SoC
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Strange, I thought the 4X model was Snapdragon only. What Soc does it specify on the box?
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asusm930 said:
The redmi note 4x Pro in china is the MTK SoC version.
You did not get cheated.
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They released it a few weeks ago in China. It is called Redmi Note 4X Pro and uses the MTK SoC
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I think that Xiaomi are blurring the lines a little here, although this is not anything new to the brand.
I could previously assume '4X' denotes a Snapdragon SOC but the OP/buyer should always confirm required & detailed specs upon purchase...we all know about assumptions.
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ok, I'll tell you the history of RedmiNote4 .
RedmiNote4(nikel) first appeared in August 2016, which was powered by Mediatek HelioX20.
This model was officially sold in many asian countries, except India.
It is because of the raw ; we must not sell mtk-powered device in india.
And 6 months later, Xiaomi released RedmiNote4X(mido) which is powered by Qualcomm snapdragon625.
And Xiaomi decided to sell this model in India too, because this time, the device was powered by qualcomm.
But a problem happened. Xiaomi said to themselves "It will be strange for indian people to call this device 'RedmiNote4X' because there was no 'RedmiNote4' in India"
And they finally decided to call this device RedmiNote4 in India.
So, the model "mido" is called RedmiNote4 in India and RedmiNote4X in other countries.
Given the answer of gsmyth , I searched about "Redmi Note 4 pro prime" but it seems just some resellers and youtube-reviewers called so and it's not an official name at all.
I also glanced at the link where you buy.
I'm sure this seller is also confusing, there is no mtk-powered device called RedmiNote4X as you already know. And I don't think this seller wanted to cheat because RedmiNote4(nikel) has almost the same value and price as RedmiNote4X(mido) although its nature is different.
nikel has a much more powerful CPU, but mido is better on power consumption. If the device you have now(nikel) is not what you wanted, you can tell aliexpress and ask them to refund.
But in my sence of taste, nikel is better
glad if it helps you.
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ok, I'll tell you the history of RedmiNote4 .
RedmiNote4(nikel) first appeared in August 2016, which was powered by Mediatek HelioX20.
This model was officially sold in many asian countries, except India.
It is because of the raw ; we must not sell mtk-powered device in india.
And 6 months later, Xiaomi released RedmiNote4X(mido) which is powered by Qualcomm snapdragon625.
And Xiaomi decided to sell this model in India too, because this time, the device was powered by qualcomm.
But a problem happened. Xiaomi said to themselves "It will be strange for indian people to call this device 'RedmiNote4X' because there was no 'RedmiNote4' in India"
And they finally decided to call this device RedmiNote4 in India.
So, the model "mido" is called RedmiNote4 in India and RedmiNote4X in other countries.
Given the answer of gsmyth , I searched about "Redmi Note 4 pro prime" but it seems just some resellers and youtube-reviewers called so and it's not an official name at all.
I also glanced at the link where you buy.
I'm sure this seller is also confusing, there is no mtk-powered device called RedmiNote4X as you already know. And I don't think this seller wanted to cheat because RedmiNote4(nikel) has almost the same value and price as RedmiNote4X(mido) although its nature is different.
nikel has a much more powerful CPU, but mido is better on power consumption. If the device you have now(nikel) is not what you wanted, you can tell aliexpress and ask them to refund.
But in my sence of taste, nikel is better
glad if it helps you.
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Nuff said!
So, the model "mido" is called RedmiNote4 in India and RedmiNote4X in other countries
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My Note 4 has SD, is called mido and I don't live in india...
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cy_coe said:
My Note 4 has SD, is called mido and I don't live in india...
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Because each variant of the device is sold by resellers and available globally. However Xiaomi calls certain variants by particular names depending on the region it is officially selling in e.g. mido which is just called the Note 4 in India, it is a Snapdragon powered version. But it's called the Note 4X outside of India and as per the explanation above Xiaomi didn't call it the 4X in India as India didn't have another note 4 variant to confuse it with. Confusingly there are Note 4 models (4GB/64GB) that are being marketed by resellers as the Note 4X pro and there is a both a Snapdragon and mediatek version.
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I live in Europe. My RN4 has SD and the box has a sticker stating : "Global Version". This Version has LTE Band 20.
I own another RN4 SD ordered at another reseller. It has the same sticker on the box so I assume it isn't put there by the reseller but by Xiaomi.
At gearbest, honorbuy, ... they also sell an 'International Version' which has same specs but lacks LTE Band 20.
gsmyth said:
Strange, I thought the 4X model was Snapdragon only. What Soc does it specify on the box?
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Here are the box photographs...
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Here are the box photographs...
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I wonder if there is any difference in the frequency band's between your model and the 3GB/64GB model. Xiaomi is certainly a bit crazy went it comes to different variants, as this is identical to the existing note 4 (MTK) except for the extra gig of ram.
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I wonder if there is any difference in the frequency band's between your model and the 3GB/64GB model. Xiaomi is certainly a bit crazy went it comes to different variants, as this is identical to the existing note 4 (MTK) except for the extra gig of ram.
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Where would I get this info from for you?
Doozeman said:
Where would I get this info from for you?
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You can view them on the device itself but don't worry about it, I was just trying to figure out xiaomis logic.
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gsmyth said:
You can view them on the device itself but don't worry about it, I was just trying to figure out xiaomis logic.
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So can I shoot another question? Where do I go now for all my custom Rom / Customisation goodness?
I have unlocked my bootloader and am about to install TWRP (cofface) and then root the device. I have noticed that since updating the MIUI Global rom (VIA OTA) to 8.1.6.0 that I have a massive battery leak somewhere. It feels like it's because of the Wifi being left on but I don't think its that. There is a fix I have noticed for the standard note 4 mtk that requires flashing 2 zips and that should help deep sleep problems.
I think that I should have preferred a snapdragon version as there are more Custom Roms , but due to hassle, I will keep the phone anyway. I just want the battery drain fixed!
Let me thank all that have helped with my initial dilemma and thank anyone who will help me in the future.
Anyone know's where i can find skins for the le max 2 ?
Search on aliexpress "leeco le max 2 sticker"
Tekkerz said:
Anyone know's where i can find skins for the le max 2 ?
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https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32814638200.html?spm=a2g0n.search-cache.0.0.7f25570fsMKyXV#autostay
Aliexpress is the only place I have found some.....
Edit: beat by @LivingLing
Hello, my Nexus 5x just died on me today.
I had it for 2 years, after having G3 LG for 2 years.
I would like to get Xiaomi phone now but am bit confused on which one to get?
I can get REDMI NOTE 4 or REDMI NOTE 4X, or MI4.
Don't understand the differences even though I have read a lot about both.
Also, do you think getting one of these today will make me happy for next 2 years or so?
Thanks
Get mi note 2 64gb not a lot more price better
It will make you happy
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mmmnnn111 said:
Get mi note 2 64gb not a lot more price better
It will make you happy
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Thanks. I my country, price of MI NOTE 2 is double the price of REDMI NOTE 4...
Nuuq said:
Thanks. I my country, price of MI NOTE 2 is double the price of REDMI NOTE 4...
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Get redmi note 4 snapdragon variant then :laugh:
sachin n said:
Get redmi note 4 snapdragon variant then :laugh:
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One I am thinking of getting is Note 4 4gb ram 64gb of storage.
Nuuq said:
One I am thinking of getting is Note 4 4gb ram 64gb of storage.
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Do eeeeet! :3
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sachin n said:
Do eeeeet! :3
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so i guess it is a good phone
Nuuq said:
so i guess it is a good phone
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Yeah, it is.
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Hi,
Also I'm looking for a xiomi devices: I can get chaply
xiaomi redmi note 4 x/
and a with bit more cash xiaomi redmi note 4, however is not so clear if redmi note 4x is lineageOS supported (which i desire to use)?
mtt_droid said:
Hi,
Also I'm looking for a xiomi devices: I can get chaply
xiaomi redmi note 4 x/
and a with bit more cash xiaomi redmi note 4, however is not so clear if redmi note 4x is lineageOS supported (which i desire to use)?
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If it has snapdragon soc, then good to go!
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If it has snapdragon soc, then good to go!
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are you sure? So with x or not, it's always a "mido" version https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/mido
If I've correctly understood, there aren't differences between the two apart band frequncies: which of the two phone is most suitable in Europe
mtt_droid said:
are you sure? So with x or not, it's always a "mido" version https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/mido
If I've correctly understood, there aren't differences between the two apart band frequncies: which of the two phone is most suitable in Europe
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Yeah, but there also mtk variant in the name of redmi note 4 and 4x.
Fyi : any Redmi note 4 / 4x with Snapdragon SOC are mido and official LineageOS available.
Any Redmi Note 4/4x with Mediatek are nickel there's no official Los
Currently Redmi note 4x snapdragon - mido is the best developer phone from xiaomi .
Thank you all.
I ended up getting Redmi Note 4x with 3gb ram, snapdragon.
So far it is amazing.
Only option I wish for is DPI changer. I found some ways to do it, but having hard time to establish adb connection with my computer. I'll figure it out.
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mtt_droid said:
are you sure? So with x or not, it's always a "mido" version https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/mido
If I've correctly understood, there aren't differences between the two apart band frequncies: which of the two phone is most suitable in Europe
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For Europe you want Redmi Note 4 Global (Snapdragon 625), it is "international" version with LTE B20 support, Redmi Note 4x was originally made for Asian market and it's missing this band.Other than that they are pretty much same phones.
Nuuq said:
Thank you all.
I ended up getting Redmi Note 4x with 3gb ram, snapdragon.
So far it is amazing.
Only option I wish for is DPI changer. I found some ways to do it, but having hard time to establish adb connection with my computer. I'll figure it out.
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Just Root and use DPI changer.
k3lcior said:
For Europe you want Redmi Note 4 Global (Snapdragon 625), it is "international" version with LTE B20 support, Redmi Note 4x was originally made for Asian market and it's missing this band.Other than that they are pretty much same phones.
Just Root and use DPI changer.
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i'm looking for a redmi note 4x, price is very good. I can't find easily redmi note 4.
according to this https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/OgDx9/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-dual-sim-td-lte-tw also redmi note4x support b20?
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i'm looking for a redmi note 4x, price is very good. I can't find easily redmi note 4.
according to this https://www.frequencycheck.com/models/OgDx9/xiaomi-redmi-note-4x-dual-sim-td-lte-tw also redmi note4x support b20?
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Redmi Note 4x doesnt support B20, it's asian variant. The link you sent has frequencies available for Redmi Note 4 Global not 4x, all this websites are messing up this 2 models.
Show me where you want to buy and i'll find Global.
Redmi Note 4 Global (Snapdragon 625) - B5:850 /B8:900 /B4:1700 /B3:1800 /B1:2100 /B7:2600 /B20:800 /B38:2600MHz B40:2300MHz
Redmi Note 4x (Snapdragon 625) - B3:1800/ B1:2100/ B7:2600/ B5:850 MHz /B38:2600/ B39:1900/ B40:2300/ B41:2555- 2655MHz
Redmi Note 4x is missing B20 which is used in Europe and B4 which is used in America (i think).
k3lcior said:
Redmi Note 4x doesnt support B20, it's asian variant. The link you sent has frequencies available for Redmi Note 4 Global not 4x, all this websites are messing up this 2 models.
Show me where you want to buy and i'll find Global.
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yes probably is correct your version,
I've read other thread on forum about this missing band on 4x (also if maybe there are some version of 4x with this band), so I've undo my order just in time.
Hey guy.
I've got Oppo Find X from Australia and visibly I don't have SuperVooc but only Vooc?
Is it normal ?
Cheers
SolidSnaake said:
Hey guy.
I've got Oppo Find X from Australia and visibly I don't have SuperVooc but only Vooc?
Is it normal ?
Cheers
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Aus has 2 versions currently. 128gb vooc and 256gb supervooc. The latter was only released very recently
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Aus has 2 versions currently. 128gb vooc and 256gb supervooc. The latter was only released very recently
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Thanks for the answer mate
The dual-sim version is already available on Ebay. But one of the sellers states that their devices are Chinese version that might come without Google Play pre-installed (and that it can be installed separately). Could anyone please clarify, are there any pitfalls in this configuration?
I don't seem to be able to find J9110 anywhere else at the moment.
Looks like a generic comment they make, which usually are for phones that are made by Chinese company(e.g., huawai, oppo)
You don't really need to worry about that on Sony phones.
I should be getting mine tomorrow and I'll let you know how it is..
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Got my phone today from a vendor from HK.
He Google play pre installed and full English.
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shinshoryuken said:
Got my phone today from a vendor from HK.
He Google play pre installed and full English.
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Was it pre installed or he installed it?!
Thank you.
Like I mentioned...I think the whole no Google play issues is for phones that's from Chinese manufactures.
The HK version I got was normal android stuff. The whole set up was in English. You wouldn't even know it's the HK version, the only indication was that there's a Chinese keyboard that you can choose as an option.
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Could you list the apps pre installed? Is there the Sh*t Keyboard oops Swift Keyboard?
The only keyboard included is the google multilingual keyboard.
Not much bloatware at all....the usual xperia stuff, the major bloats are asphalt racing, facebook, fortnite installer and Amazon stuff...
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J9110 Norway available on Ebay.
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Like I mentioned...I think the whole no Google play issues is for phones that's from Chinese manufactures.
The HK version I got was normal android stuff. The whole set up was in English. You wouldn't even know it's the HK version, the only indication was that there's a Chinese keyboard that you can choose as an option.
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Can you give me the link?
chesterr said:
Can you give me the link?
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Bq_shop on eBay. It arrived surprisingly fast!
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Bq_shop on eBay. It arrived surprisingly fast!
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Thanks
J9110 (Dual sim) is TAIWAN.
No matter where you buy it, is always TAIWAN model. THATS IT !
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J9110 (Dual sim) is TAIWAN.
No matter where you buy it, is always TAIWAN model. THATS IT !
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Why you say that? I thought dual sim model is available on Europe too.
And a advice when buying online, some websites sell new devices but list the box content only as the phone, usb cable and charger. I think they remove the earphones and the adapter. There a few us sellers now on ebay, i ordered from one of them. They are listed as sealed box.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-XPERI...AOSwwc1dASDp:sc:FedExHomeDelivery!33122!US!-1
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Sony-XPERI...var=493126934122&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
snake218 said:
Why you say that? I thought dual sim model is available on Europe too.
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J9110 is a ?? model. Selling including Europe
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J9110 is a model. Selling including Europe
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Ok i see. Well, is just a matter of flashing an European firmware.
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Ok i see. Well, is just a matter of flashing an European firmware.
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It comes with International (euro) software.
There are some out there with a euro firmware already. Mine is from Norway. Check Xperifirm to see which regions have a dual sim firmware.
These are all very tempting. I had to send mine back to Clove because there was a display issue. They're out of stock for Purple, so they can't send out a replacement immediately, not unless I opt for black. Thinking of getting a refund and just buying off from eBay. But the warranty/customer service from Clove is great....