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[Xiaomi Mi 4C] rob rich:
I think almost all of us who bought from resellers and not Xiaomi shop have non-sealed ones, because most of the resellers flash their "own" Rom on these phones, with bloatware and a strange Rom number like 77.00.5 so you dont get updates from the updater app.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] xopah:
Humm,

Okay, Thanks! - I'm very causius about these kinds of middleman software installs.

I'm working in the mobile marketing industry and I know for a fact that this is how middleman cover losses or gain profit margin by "helping" to install apps.

I certainly do not want to support that or run the risk of giving away a device with spy/bloat ware on it.

In my rage yesterday I decided to flash the factory fastboot recovery rom accessible here: http://en.miui.com/a-234.html.

And as [MENTION=5074836]rob rich[/MENTION] pointed out, it's now basically all in CN and no google playstore ( would prefer that but not my reciever of the phone).

I managed to flash TWRP from here but still have the stock Chinese rom on it.

Now: I'd like to get a suitable

stable

rom for

everyday use

(non-power user) and

automatic (OTA) updates

with as little bloatware and gApps on it.

Maybe some one has access to the factory image for the Xiaomi 4c version sold in EU/WW?

Which ROM would you recommend?

I'm used to flash gApps on a rom post ROM flash so that would not be a problem, just point me in the right direction. ;)

My mum that will get the phone for christmas is not really used to android and will definitely not be a power user or update the software.

Therefore the auto OTA updates and stability / security of the rom is very important.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ermacwins:
Gone back to miui rom as I miss the camera too much.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Septembersrain:
Wow, it's been forever since I've had MIUI. This is my first device specifically sold with it. I'm thinking I might root it but I'd like to keep my stock ROM.

Is there any way for people in the U.S.us To get Mi credits?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] rob rich:
The developer Rom has root built-in ;)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] rob rich:
Goodbye guys, i'm changing to One Plus Two. Need something bigger :) it was a nice time here, thanks :)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ermacwins:
Mi5 around the corner
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] rob rich:
I dont want a Xiaomi Galaxy S6 Edge ;)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] jonasb_dk:
I've had the phone now for little more than a week, and I think it's a rather good phone. Here are a few thoughs on the phone

Right now I'm running Team Super Luminals' CM13 build, and it works really good. I installed it on the January 10 and I had a few crashed in the beginning, but it's been working flawlessly for the last 2-3 days. Best of all, the bluetooth bug from CM12.1 seems to be gone. I haven't had to restart the BT service. It's pretty stable.

I have a few heating issues, when putting the phone into overtime with the screen one for a while, however it's just a little more than lukewarm so it's OK.

The screen is really good, I've set DPI to 400, which gives me a more HD feel on the phone. Videos and images are crisp and clear.

The camera is good enough for rock'n roll. The auto-focus it pretty fast - but it's quite slow to launch the camera.

Signal reception on the phone is stellar - way better than OnePlus One (at least in my area). Even though Band 20 isn't available on the phone, I get LTE many places where OPO only got H+ - so I got that going for me. Which is nice.

I have two sim cards in the phone. I bought a prepaid card, just for the hell of it - and set the network to 2G - as I intend to use it for call only. And I haven't noticed an increased battery drain.

Battery is pretty good. I have WIFI on most of the times, the bluetooth runs 24/7 and is connected to my Fitbit Charge HR most of the day. I used the apps quite frequently and spend waaaay to much time on imgur, but the battery lasts all day. I don't game on the phone, which obviously will drain the battery faster. Around 10pm the battery has fallen to apx. 15%. So no complains about battery life from me.

No issues with GPS. Reception is fast when I use Endomondo.

Just my 2 cents for now.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] tman_pl:
I cant find the "buil-in Download Manager" (nor any other settings I can set to "Unlimited"). It might be because I didnt set a proper option while "cooking" my ROM. Anyhow - I can not download anytjing (from PlayStore) on mobile, The option in PlayStore settings is set to "always update" or silimilar.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] johnHooke:
Hi. Recently I noticed that if I tap on the upper back side of the phone(camera area ) there is a noise like something is loose , moving inside.a metal kind of sound. Anyone encountered this issue? Could it be from camera?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] rob rich:
I had it and i heard from lots of people having, so it should be normal :)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] w1ll1m:
Hi,

I'm still running xiaobai 12.1 ROM, should I upgrade to the newer builds by team ts?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Logic_:
Yes is my guess. I think it's from the sensor's autofocus which requires a moving part. Other phones often lock the camera module when the camera app is not active but I noticed this phone allows you to use the LED torch even with screen off. The flash is usually part of the camera module and using it while screen is off might be why the camera module is never locked.

Entirely up to you, as usual. Check out the threads for the new roms and see if there's anything new there you'd want. Seeing as you're still on your rom, I assume it works fine. If you do have issues, the latest builds all appear generally bug free and stable :good:
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] alexvv:
i have that too, should be normal i guess
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] NoOneLt:
Hi everyone!

Just ordered Mi 4c from AliExpress and now i wonder if it is possible to get false phone? Though seller seems to be pretty respected. Also what should i check upon receiving phone? I saw some say screen quality was bad, also power button problems and multi-touch problems (i hope it won't bother me a lot, i hope...)

BR and thanks.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Karly Johnston:
Make sure the SoC is Snapdragon 808 and not the SD615 of the Mi4i.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
Hi, I just got this phone too. Looks good. Software sucks though, chinese letters everywhere and apps you won't ever need.

It came with Miui 7.0.16 and offered to upgrade to 7.2.4

Since I am a noob here with this phone, what are the steps people usualy take? i saw loads of custom roms, touch recovery

in order to install new custom rom, you need to unlock bootloader, yes? and xiaomi offers some code to unlock which nobody wants to wait for? so there are guides to do this without the code? do i follow those?

what if i want to keep miui 7.2 and just want to root and debloat it, is this possible? to get rid of most of system apps?

otherwise phone looks good, feels nice. i will test for edge of touch screen bug now, see if it's a standard issue.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
Hi !!

Yes, you must unlock your bootloader. For this, you must to ask to Xiaomi a code.

They will give you the code after 9 or 10 days. You'll need to have miflash for unlock your device.

Xiaomi.eu made stock ROM with a lot of language. But there is some threads for explain you, better than me !

Sorry for me bad english....

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
ok thanks ... where do i request the code from xiaomi?

stock rom you mean AOSP android? or stock miui?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
Stock miui. If you want of course ! You'll can install another ROM when you'll have install a custom recovery.

Hère : http://en.miui.com/unlock/

For the code, on the xiaomi site. They will ask you your mi account and send you an sms for confirm your request.

When you will unlock your device, you'll must have the same account on your device and your computer.

I hope it will help you !!

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
ok thanks mate ...

yeah i don't need any of that... in fact, this miui rom keeps getting on my nerves ... every app wants AGREE to some terms nobody will ever read... yeah ... no!

so step 1 will be to find a better, cleaner, hopefully AOSP rom without ANY BLOAT, escpecially chinese i don't even understand

lots of reading to do in the next days ...
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
There is no chinese apps in xiaomi. Eu ROM. Just the essential apps. Playstore etc..

But i'm OK with you for the Aosp ROM !

If you have other questions, do not hesitate !

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
is anybody from slovenia? i pay 20€ if someone fixes this for me ... unlock and install new rom and recovery

i can't even use this keyboard to log into this stupid muiu account so i can request the damn code
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
Sorry, i'm french.

But, i can explain you, if you want.

Normaly you can put the keyboard, in english mod.... No ?

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
i wanted to use muiu for a while until I decide I want another ROM but the phone came without the google play store, which I requested, but now I cannot install it. Guides say you need to go to APP MARKET and install GOOGLE INSTALLER and then select install play store from within google installer.

well the chinese App market app that came with the phone installed, does not have a GOOGLE INSTALLER, when I search for it, so i don't know where those guys found it from.

i tried installing GOOGLE PLAY STORE manually from APK I donwloaded but it doesn't work, the app crashes for some reason. supposedly there are some dependencies like GOOGLE PLAY FRAMEWORK or whatever which the app market app should install automatically. but because i installed play store manually this didn't get installed and it doesn't work. and i cannot find this framework apk manualy either.

so i cant install google services.

plus miui is too bloated I am noticing, so i will want to replace it asap before fully using it as my daily primary phone

i've been reading about how to compile AOSP clean rom from repository for your device ... i would preffer this over CM/sMIUI or whatever the other custom ROMs are.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
What is the version of your exactly ?

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk

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Try this !

We never know...

http://en.miui.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=247961&extra=page=1&mobile=2

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
i managed to install google installer and google play services now

i created a xiaomi account and requested the unlock code. i'll wait for it probably. thanks mate for your help.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] B.Z.H.29:
Ok ! Be patient and good luck !

Envoyé de mon Mi-4c en utilisant Tapatalk
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] NoOneLt:
Hi, could someone guide me as new owner of Mi4C a bit :) There is a lot of information everywhere an i am jus a bit lost :)

What i made:

1. Received unopened Mi4C and updated with automatic update, so i don't even know what was official version, maybe it even had unlocked boot loader.

2.Now i downloaded ROM here http://en.miui.com/download-293.html but i had same version when updated and it changed nothing.

3. Requested Xiaomi for unlock but i believe it'll take time

Installed gapps from http://en.miui.com/thread-3998-1-1.html

So is there any "Best practice" aviable? If i just like clean android with everything working,. Maybe developer ROM is cleaner? O only option is to unlock bootloader and go Cyanogen way?

Thanks in advance!

P.S. How not to show all contacts from Gmail, only one with phone number? :(((( So annoying...
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] adamuadamu:
hi guys, got a question to people that have been using MIUI for a longer period: did you notice any difference in picture quality when updating from older to newer MIUI versions? I used MIUI 7.0.something for a short while and switched to CM, as low light photos were really bad using stock MIUI app. Is there any improvement with newer versions? (People thinking it was already good with older MIUI-please, don't try to convince me, just let me know if anything changed over last couple of monts)
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Romanist10:
Guys, anyone uses Periscope? I have latest sMIUI and my video lags/delays for about 10-15 secs. Anyone else has this problem?

I cant understand if it's MIUI's problem or something else.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] cheeze.keyk:
is the device worth it? even w/o FS?
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Zeblade:
Hi.. well just got mine yesterday. Other then DU and Clean mater.. thats it. No bloat ware at all. They put Google story on it. Love it
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] primski:
When trying to unlock the bootloader after receiving the code from xiaomi, the software says: Attention, after unlock fingerprint recognition, find device and other security features will no work

why not? why wouldn't fingerprint work when bootloader unlocked? this phone doesn't even have fingerprint sensor, and why wouldn't Find Device work? this is just fear mongering from xiaomi
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ermacwins:
MoKee rom ain't that bad, just random WiFi drops but seems like a smooth rom. Battery is average.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] grh35:
Hi, I wonder that has anyone experienced any notification receiving problem like "delayed messages from Whatsapp or Facebook Messenger" with stock Miui rom? I watched the Phonearena review on youtube and they mentioned something like that. I also saw similar comments on other reviews. you can check the situation from here https://youtu.be/JFJZTPblGu0?t=8m4s

I have ordered the phone recently and now I'm start thinking about flashing CM13 or any other rom when I got the device.
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] ermacwins:
Never had this problem with MIUI ROM but did with TS Cm13 and AOSPA
[Xiaomi Mi 4C] Matt17BR:
Yes that problem is definitely a thing. If you have root, an app like PNF Root fixes it.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] robsw:
Has anyone found something minimal like the Incipio Feather, the Spigen Exact-Fit Slim Case or the Case-Mate Barely There?
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Elnrik:
Yeah! There are a metric crapton listed on the first page here (including the Spigen): http://xdaforums.com/nexus-6p/accessories/available-nexus-6p-list-t3225377 =)
[Nexus 6P Accessories] tysj:
98% of those are TPU/silicone cases. I think the only hard shell case is a clear one that has the laser auto focus covered (not sure how that affects performance). Spigen only has TPU cases for it so far.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Kandydish:
Spigen Ultra Clear:

http://www.amazon.com/Spigen®-Hybrid-CUSHION-Crystal-bumper/dp/B016CBF3DE/

Ringke Fusion:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01637DS70/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A8YCUEQIOX5AP

Do these satisfy your needs? ?

I'm thinking about getting one myself.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] robsw:
Unfortunately, neither of these seems as thin as the ones I referenced . . .I'll keep looking. Thanks.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] slickromeo:
I've ordered the Ringke Fusion case, Thanks for the recommendation ! it looks fantastic, and slim enough to not make the phone bulky

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the Ringke fusion case says in the description, "Ultra-slim design with a perfect fit for all-around protection with minimal bulk. " looks like the ultra thin hard case the O.P. was looking for, not sure why OP didnt go with that one.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] kalookakoo:
Don those cases really give much protection versus something like:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B015X6FAE6?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

Really not a fan of bulk, but I'm really clumsy...
[Nexus 6P Accessories] robsw:
Because neither it nor any of the others are as minimal as I'm looking for. What I want is just a shell that protects the surface and has a raised lip to keep the screen from touching a surface. Not looking for something to protect more than minimally from a drop. The ones I listed are are like that.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] MacAlert:
Wish Ringke would make the Slim case for the 6P. Have it on my Nexus 5 since I bought it.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] radeon962:
Hoping that Spigen releases their Thin Fit case or Ringke their Slim Fit. Both in Soft Feel/Matte black.

I prefer the Ringke as it covers all four sides while the Spigen leaves the top and bottom open.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] jsarino:
Spigen came out with an Ultra Fit case (in clear) which I continue to use with my Nexus 5. Perhaps they'll come out with a 6P version in the next month or so. I may hedge my bets and get the Fusion or Ultra Clear to hold over for now.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] bitbybit:
I can't vouch for any of these and I'm not sure if they're exactly what you're after, but here are a few options I came across that might be worth looking into (difficult to tell materials on some, ship dates may suck, etc):

*Also not sure whether cutouts are up to date for laser AF or whether old renders are being used.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B012GNT7UM/
[Nexus 6P Accessories] stephman:
I ordered this one and am waiting for it to arrive along with the phone.http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0168B7RIM/
[Nexus 6P Accessories] GlennnDR:
Looks like the case is blocking the auto focus laser to the right of the flash
[Nexus 6P Accessories] stephman:
The first pics they had on Amazon didn't even match the back of the 6P.

Now they have updated pics that match, but like you said, looks like it blocks the laser focus. We'll see once it arrives.

I ordered black was supposed to arrive today, but they updated the shipping. Now it's scheduled to arrive Tue next week.

I went back to Amazon and they don't even list black anymore, just blue, red and gold.

If it blocks the laser focus, back it goes...on Amazon's dime of course.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] corywf:
I have the ringke slim for my lg g3 and I'm hoping they come out with one for the 6P. I really like how thin that case is.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] ucisilentbob:
I just received the Monoy one, and it feels nice and thin but it does block the AF... contacted customer service to see if they plan on fixing it.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] 4redstars:
Sitting back and waiting for a Bear Motion case. Adds so much grip and slim enough. I've never dropped a phone with a Bear Motion case on it.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] jtcb:
How do you like the case? Does it fit well? Do you use tempered glass? What make you choose Ringke over Spigen?

I am deciding between these two cases as well. Spigen has the black strip on the back fully exposed while Ringke has cut out for the camera and flesh only. I might choose Ringke just because I can use a lanyard. Spigen looks nicer though.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] sirxdroid:
+1 I hope they do soon. It's the only case I've been using since the N4, then N5, iPhone 6s. I noticed that on the latest ones there's an edge above the screen that I don't like, supposedly so you can put your phone face down and not scratch the screen. I never do, so I'd rather not feel that raised edge when I swipe.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] GlennnDR:
I ordered this case. Should receive it next week http://www.amazon.com/Google-Huawei...270&sr=1-24&keywords=ultra+thin+nexus+6p+case
[Nexus 6P Accessories] TONY206:
I have this. It's much thicker than the Flexislim. Not what the OP wants.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] d1ez3:
http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Quality...6223967&sr=1-49-spons&keywords=nexus+6p&psc=1

how is that
[Nexus 6P Accessories] cnhartford:
OP is looking for something like the Spigen Thin Fit (releases 11/20):

[IMG="Nexus 6P Case Thin Fit"]https://i.imgur.com/KPPbyVl.jpg[/IMG]

Sorry, can't link to it as I'm a newish poster, but it's listed on spigen.com in the Nexus 6P section.

I'd expect Ringke to put out something similar in the near future.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] ucisilentbob:
Spigen also just upped their amazon posting for their screen protector as well. Thankfully my Note 3 still works perfectly. By that time we'd have some ROMs that support higher DPI displays as well. It's all coming together!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] tysj:
Here ya go: http://www.amazon.com/Nexus-Spigen®.../B01761J26I/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1446248937

I'm 100% getting this. Loved it for my Nexus 5 and it has great soft-touch feel and is pretty grippy. Looks like they have a cutout for the visor which actually looks nice as it retains the 6P's look.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] Smallsmx3:
Yes please, sign me up
[Nexus 6P Accessories] km8j:
Looking for one like this that is clear
[Nexus 6P Accessories] pmathis:
ordered! Love it!
[Nexus 6P Accessories] robsw:
Perfect! Ordered. Thank you.
[Nexus 6P Accessories] HRDLYWRKNG:
Here's a clear one. Not too sure of the quality of the brand but seems to be pretty thin.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...34P3GY3AQ9K1Z&psc=1&ref_=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl
[Micromax Canvas A1] madhurajkumar:
Using CM12.1 nightlies on canvas a1 but there's no option to unmount sd card. Is there any option to fix it?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tasiv:
So, for the most part I really like my moto x pure. I've noticed, though, that I often cannot have navigation running while listening to google play music. It appears that the phone closes the other app whenever I switch between them. This also happens with iheartradio and several other apps.

Is this a memory management thing? I'm going to try a new kernel later today to see if that helps.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DrearierJester1:
are you using the stock kernel that comes with the phone by default? I have been multi tasking apps, maps, games, spotify, waze, and other apps, and they are not restarting or closing.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] randp1:
Memory management working good on mine

?
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BrianDigital:
Op are you using a memory managing app,
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tasiv:
I was using the stock kernel and had this issue. I switched to another kernel and the issue still persisted. I have modified the memory management setting from Super Agressive to Agressive, and it helps. If I do anything less than Agressive, the phone is essentially unresponsive after about 30 minutes.

I have used greenify, and I have disabled it. It doesn't appear to positively or negatively affect the performance.
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Aftab_khatri:
restore to stock once, the issue only for you
[X Style (Pure) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Restola:
I run navigation + pocketcast, tunein radio, or google play music all the time. never have an issue. im all stock
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cadynl:
I bought a Samsung S6 Edge + (SM-G928G) and behind the box it reads American Sim Cards Only, I am not in America at the moment, will like to know what I can do about it. Want to take the Region Lock off please help.
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregges:
Hi cadynl. I bought an SM-G928G also. I live in south america and use it just fine here. I don't have that sticker on my box. But i think that if the phone is unlocked, it will work on any carrier, because it accepts almost all GSM, 3G and LTE bands
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] doctorabh:
hii gregges i am having SM G928G Purchased in india , the box has sticker written indian sim only, any idea will it work in foreign

Thanks
[Galaxy S6 Edge+ Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregges:
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/mobile-phone/how-remove-samsung-region-locking-3590401/

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So basicly place 5 minute phone call with an indian sim card. And you will be fully unlocked.
[Xperia Z3 General] ReadReadz:
Check for XperiaFirm
[Xperia Z3 General] Dadovvv:
Its carrier update - Vodafone
[Xperia Z3 General] thunder141:
stagefright fix cve-2015-6602 still not there
[Xperia Z3 General] Aronuser:
Better flash Marshmallow concept
[Xperia Z3 General] spyhunter88:
So it means this is particular update for only Vodafone, or this update comes earlier for Vodafone before others?
[Xperia Z3 General] xfire:
I installed it and I did not see anything different. It has only the various applications in most Vodafone.
[Xperia Z3 General] Dadovvv:
its only for vodafone
[Xperia Z3 General] spityu85hun:
not the best

not every user gets update

not recommended for everyday use

recommended .232 or .236

i using vodafone hu .236...before ce1 .232