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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Clarification please:

What is exactly is the meaning of the term Vendor Rom ?

From what I understand its undesirable and should avoid buying the Mi Mix 2S with such rom installed.

So what should we look out for when researching/choosing sellers etc ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
I can really recommend tradingshenzen. They offer a shipping method which will safe you the taxes and have an aweome customer support (I just lost my type c to aux adapter and contacted them to ask if they can get their hands on an original one to buy it and they just sent me 2 for free). Additionally you get the 2 year warranty there.

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A vendor Rom is a modded rom your reseller puts on your phone instead of the original MIUI rom. Mostly it's full of bloat or spyware and you won't get OTA updates, if you stick to the sellers linked here or in the reddit wiki you wont have a phone with a vendor rom. However you can just check after you got the device and if a vendor rom is installed just flash an official one and you are good
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Can you verify with the seller before buying whether this is the case or not or is there any obligation for them to state whether its a vendor rom on their respective website ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
Pretty sure there is no obligation. The trusted shops won't flash a vendor rom to your device. Also a vendor rom isn't that much of a problem (if you know they exist) because you can just check if you got a official rom and if you don't have one you can just flash one. When you receive your device and the box is no longer sealed don't panic, some shops install google services and playstore for you so you don't have to do it on your own, but you can ask the shop to not do it if you want (tradingshenzen for example offers this service)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Ok thanks, so:

Have you bought from Trading Shenzen ?

Did they install google services and PlayStore for you ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] zsajak:
I ordered this phone about two weeks ago from gearbest and they still haven't shipped it.

It wasn't a pre order, why do they sell the device if they don't have it?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
Yes, I bought it there. Bought the 64gb version for 470€+24€ 2 year insurance covering nearly any damage and even if it gets stolen+20€ shipping. Took two weeks and I could hold it in my hands. Yes they installed it for me(they test every device before shipping and install playservices+playstore except if you tell them you don't want it)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Awesome. Enjoy it :)

One final question:

How do you find MIUI or are you planning on flashing a custom rom ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
I had the 1+1 before and used a different Rom every month but now with the 2s I just keep miui from xiaomi.eu (for now, but rooted of course) I LOVE the gesture controll and with an aosp based Rom I won't have gesture controll and a worse camera
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] varignet:
I had a look at trading shenzen but unfortunately it only offers chinese roms
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
That's not a problem, just wait 2 weeks and flash what you want:) except you need the global bands(if you live in America for example)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] MallocVoidstar:
There's no reason to buy the Chinese version now when Global is cheaper and easier to source
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
This guy is very friendly with excellent responses by email. He does the Global version of both 64Gb and 128Gb phones if you need it. I know this because I know people who bought Huawei phones from him and they would recommend:

https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...-mix-2s-64-gb-dual-lte-sim-free-unlocked.html

https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...mix-2s-128-gb-dual-lte-sim-free-unlocked.html
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] daffyno:
http://www.grossoshop.net/it/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-versione-internazionale-6-64gb-nero.html

eng version: http://www.grossoshop.net/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-international-version-6-64gb-black.html

global version for italian buyers! ;)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] christis:
Indeed. Bought Mate 10 from them recently and extremely happy with the service. Chose DHL delivery and asked by DHL to pay something like 8 pounds, which was immediately refunded by them. Price is also good. Highly recommended.

Only thing is that now perhaps we can figure out how to buy it from Italy or France hence have the hassle-free EU warranty.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Well Mi Stores have recently opened in Milan and Paris. So a cultural City Break to either may be a good excuse to also pop in and take a look.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] christis:
Ha ha.. Absolutely correct..
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Fortinho:
FINALLY!

I'll wait just to see how will Mi 8/SE will be.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] vinnik:
When I pay in yuan and go to a currency website it shows me 3148,19 yuan = 422,69€ (included shipping and tax to germany). But the site shows me 459,99€ when I set it to euro (?)

My credit card takes close to zero exchange rate, so paying in yuan would cost me 425€ I guess.

But how is the shop warrenty wise when I live in Germany? And also is the shop reliable and buyer-friendly?

Will wait for mi8 anyways. But I believe mi8 will be 6,2 inch with fingerprint on the back and faceID. Mi8SE will be with sd710 and MAYBE fp in display. But I'll get the mix2s then because faceid is not worth the waiting time + higher price of mi8 and I like the notchless design of the mix.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] daffyno:
i dont know in Germany, but in Italy is OK
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] varignet:
it's actually the chinese model with flashed global rom, I checked with them.

I was about to place an order on the xiaomi shop on aliexpress, in dollars, but unfortunately they don't support paypal. I have a balance in usd to use, it's a pity I'll have to pass and find another shop
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Fortinho:
Well even if is the Chinese variant I don't see problems: there's b20 support and European charger, or am I missing something?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] varignet:
I may be wrong, I thought the global versions has all the bands of the 256gb chinese version?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Fortinho:
If you check on their site the supported bands of this new global version are the same of the 256GB version.

And there's this on the description:

What they told you instead?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] varignet:
sorry my bad they also sell the international version (the guy I chatted with this morning wasn't particularly helpful). A second chat clarified it
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Fortinho:
Good to know :good:
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Has anyone experience of this Aliexpress Store -FANTACY TECHNOLOGY. Looks very good.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] ruicc:
Hi, [MENTION=5418686]Flatric[/MENTION]

Did you instal TWRP?

Which xiaomi.eu rom did install? 8.5.17?

Did it come with root? It's Magisk or SuperSU that's you've installed?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
Yes I installed twrp, currently I'm using 8.5.10 but I was just too lazy to upgrade to 8.5.17. You can just root it by flashing magisk, it's working fine
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] random_crit:
Question to experts:

I want to buy the 2S, you think it is worth to wait two weeks, for the Mi8 to be available?

What you guess, how much will the price drop?

If its only a few bugs, I will buy now,

if you think it will be more, I will wait a bit more

Thanks for advice!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] ruicc:
Alright, thanks again ;)

About TWRP, what guide did you follow? Here on XDA, or it was here (post 38):

https://xiaomi.eu/community/threads/eu-rom-for-mi-mix-2s.43797/page-2

Did you flash magisk 16.4?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Flatric:
Yes magisk 16.4, I didn't follow any guide but you can just use the one from here, that's how I did it https://xdaforums.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s/how-to/how-to-buy-unlock-root-twrp-recovery-t3786868
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] rivethead23:
Regardless of where you buy it from in the US you really have no warranty correct?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] MallocVoidstar:
Many Aliexpress sellers offer originating warranty, which requires you to ship your phone to China/Hong Kong.

eBay offers third-party Assurant warranty on phones sold there and sellers may also offer an alternative third-party warranty. It costs money but it's a local US warranty.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] random_crit:
Hi there,

I read all the 52 pages, but still have an open question.

I consider buying the 256gb model at oppomart.

I asked them, they say its the original chinese rom with play store installed.

So 256gb model always has all bands, this I found.

But can I chose German language? And is play store fully supported and verified in this chinese rom?

I dont want to flash a rom by myself already when the phone is new...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] skw5115:
If it's the Chinese ROM then it only comes with English and Chinese languages. Google Play store would need to be side loaded
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] random_crit:
And this holds also for the 256gb King Version?!

hm okay then I will go down to 128gb
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] blady-jack:
Today (finally!) Gearbest started shipping smartphones that were ordered on May 20.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] zsajak:
True, mine shipped as well after more than two weeks
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
"We are contacting you regarding the stock. Xiaomi company delayed the shipment of MIX 2S. The stock will arrive in 1 week. We are Xiaomi’s authorized agent. Don’t worry! We will get stock earlier than others. Could you please be patient and wait about 1 week? We will add one more tempered glass screen protector for your waiting. We apologize for the inconvenience caused!"

Hmmmmm.....
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] sebek_d:
yep... the game starts. I think I will order mi mix 2. It's 399eur on amazon now.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] skw5115:
Yep I got this same msssage
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
Giztop confirm to me by mail their stock will be shipping next week and it's indeed the global version with multilanguage and Goog Play instaled
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] MallocVoidstar:
Ask them if it supports OTA update. Fake-global ROMs usually don't.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] CraigP17:
I wonder how reliable this is
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
Can't believe that it's the global rom. I don't think the official is ready yet.

Does anybody know how Giztop handles shipping in regards to custom fees. I once bought a redmi note 2 and a mi4c there and was very happy with shipping time and no additional fees...

I don't trust my ali-seller anymore :). The "authorized agent" part is a bit overdone, right?

btw, had a shop rom on my giztop phones. the one where ads keep popping up...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
I send a new email to ask Giztop if the Global Rom installed support OTA and if it instaled by Giztop or not. When i receive the reply i post here of course.

But Global Version/Rom must be avaible because Gearbest it's also mention it
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] AbbyQueen:
Buy Mix 2s

The banggood price is higher than gearbest, but gearbest is pre-order.

So I choose the dd4.com, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (6GB RAM / 64GB ROM) at a lowered price of just $603.56, and Xiaomi Mi Mix 2s (6GB RAM / 128GB ROM) is $662.39, and free shipping
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
So Giztop has confirm then after flashing "Global Rom" their Mi Mix 2S will not support OTA anymore so fake Global Version.

I send the same question at geekbuying and of course i post the reply here when i received
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] A1exalu:
Hi,

So you have a link? Do they also sell the 256gb Version?

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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
I cancelled my order at aliexpress and ordered the 64gb at tradingshenzhen.com who are very reliable and offer service (at least for German customers). They had a few in stock. It seems as if now only the white or 128gb version is available. Will post when they ship.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
So i have the respond of geekbuying "This phone is Chinsed ROM,It is compatible with multi language .The google play is installed."

It's seem odd because Chinse version normaly doesn't support Google Play maybe geekbuying installed it before shipping

[MENTION=804457]manu_hsv[/MENTION] in tradingshenzhen.com it's also a chinese version right ?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
Yes. You can usually choose which version you want but for the 2s they only offer the Chinese. Which makes sense. Gearbest may offer the global version but they have a shipping date in May. I don't think the global version is available yet. And I prefer to flash it myself to be sure not to have any shop Roms installed...
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] stefanofoss:
i just ordered from that website too, thanks for the advice!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] blady-jack:
I am waiting impatiently for the Global version. Anyone have any news?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
Has anyone from the US ordered this phone? Which site did you use and how long till it's shipped? I want the white 256GB model but it's a bit too expensive right now for my taste. Might go down to the 128 version to save some money....or even the 64GB.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] A1exalu:
Just wait 3 weeks and it will be much cheaper (near the original price).

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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
What's going on in 3 weeks that will make it cheaper? By then I may consider getting the OnePlus 6 if it's close to being released. Decisions, decisions!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] A1exalu:
Look at the price chart of the old mix mix 2. I'm the fist weeks it also has been very overpriced but after a month it was much cheaper.

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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] vinnik:
Thats what I'm hoping too. I guess it may takes a bit longer because of the hype of the cam tho. Also I think the mix 2 was available much earlier after announcement.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
Haha, got the following message from aliexpress regarding my cancellation:

"The seller has rejected your request to cancel Order No. XXX. Reasons for Rejection: The customer wants to keep this order."

I wrote them last week that I will keep the order active if they ship this week. Now that I ordered at tradingshenzhen I cancelled the order at aliexpress. Maybe it is a misunderstanding. But I never got an answer like that to a cancellation before :D
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] funziebear:
If you watch android authority hands on video u can see it has Google play store and he says he's using the king version 8g 256g

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Sorry its pocketnow video not android authority
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
I don't know why you're :):):):)

You just paid for another Mi Mix and the first one wasn't cancelled!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
I am confident that I'll get my money back one way or the other. And if they send it to me in the next few days and don't refund, I'll sell it for a profit on eBay. :cool:
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
So quick on the pre sales situation

Gearbest: => https://www.gearbest.com/mi-mix-2S-_gear/

- Black and White version

- Only the 6G/64Go model

- Global Version with Global rom includes multilanguage and Google Play with support OTA

- "Full 4G" version

- 660$/542€ shipp from China around 14 May

Geekbuying: => https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiao...ck-393882.html

- Black and White version

- 6Go/64 or 128 Go and 8Go/256Go

- Chinese Version with Chinese Rom with multilanguage and Google Play and support OTA

- "Limited 4G" on the 6Go model and "Full 4G" with the 8Go model

- Start at 589$/479€ and go uo to 826$/671€ shipp from China around 30 April

AliExpress: => https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...30.html?spm=a2g0w.12010612.0.0.42d22c6ccEOfLP

- Only Black Version

- Only 6Go/64 or 6Go/128 Go

- Chinese Version with Chinese Rom and English/Chinese language (no mention for OTA or Googla Play)

- "Limited 4G"

- Start at 641$/526€ and go uo to 703$/577€ shipp from China around 10 April

NextBuying => https://www.nextbuying.com/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s-smartphone-p000631.html

- Only Black Version

- Only 6Go/64 or 6Go/128 Go

- Chinese Version with Chinese Rom and Multilanguage (no mention for OTA or Googla Play)

- "Limited 4G"

- Start at 609$/500€ and go uo to 749$/614€ shipp from China - In Stock

Giztop => https://www.giztop.com/phones/xiaomi-mi-mix-2s.html

- Black or White Version

- 6Go/64 or 128 Go and 8Go/256Go

- Chinese Version with Custome Rom with Multi language and Google Play but without OTA

- "Limited 4G" on the 6Go model and "Full 4G" with the 8Go model

- Start at 619$/526€ and go uo to 759$/645€ shipp from China around 10 April

"4G limites" provides 4G LTE-FDD bands: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 /B8 / B12 / B17 / B20, TD-LTE 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41

"Full 4G" provides 4G FDD-LTE: B1 / B2 / B3 / B4 / B5 / B7 / B8 / B12 / B13 / B17 / B18 / B19 / B20 / B25 / B26 / B27 /B 28 / B29 / B30, TD-LTEB: B34 / B38 / B39 / B40 / B41.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
What's the story with GIZTOP? They claim to have the white 256GB version in stock. I'm tempted to buy it but I never heard of this site before. Has anyone ever used it?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] A1exalu:
You konw if they also have the back one in stock?

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[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SlyUK:
Other resellers to purchase include:

https://www.ibuygou.com/

https://www.wondamobile.com/

https://liaow.com/

https://goldway.aliexpress.com/store/311331

All legit to my knowledge.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
Tried to read up on Giztop and I'm definitely not convinced that it's a reputable company. I think I will wait for a US seller to have it on eBay or when people start to sell it on Swappa.

I trust AliExpress but they usually take waaaaay to long to get their items to the US
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Bill Power:
Thanks for the update! If this nextbuying store had the 8gb version i'd go for it. Do you know anything about its customs policy?

Same thing here. I did some research and ended up on inconclusive results about it. But take not the red line in the description page says the phones will be shipped in 1 or 2 weeks. So you're pre ordering at this moment.

I'm refreshing pages hoping to a Us vendor on ebay shows up. I have some friends travelling to US and they're staying for 3 weeks at relatives house. I have around 04/20 to buy the phone.

Sorry about english mistakes.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] manu_hsv:
My 2s from tradingshenzhen has been shipped. Should arrive in 3-5 days
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] hardtheory:
Gearbest description is false. 6g model doesn't have full 4g support. B28 is absent.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] pepez05:
Yes it have beacause it's not the chinese version but the global version witch be avaible later in Europe for exemple so it's comme with all 4G band directly with the 6Go model like the Mi Mix 2

The custom team confirm this info and also a big french tech web site (FrAndroid)
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Puksom:
So I just ordered it from Giztop the black 64GB as it said in stock. Now I saw it says in red about pre-order ship within 1-2 weeks... Now I sent an email about that to clear things up.

Any one else have some experience with Giztop, it's my first time ordering there so.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] skw5115:
I'm pretty sure most of the resellers that say they have stock actually do not. They are just aiming to purchase enough during the next flash sale to keep sending orders out every week or so until demand slows down and Xiaomi can keep up with production
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] SantinoInc:
Good luck to you. That website doesn't look very reputable. I hope you paid by some means that gives you security.

Edit: Their webiste won't even load now!
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Puksom:
They are part of gizmochina a reputable website. I payed with PayPal so got that covered if something messed up happens.

Edit: yeah it's down.. now I'm kinda afraid. Never dealt with this shop. But I saw someone mentioned it over here so I though it was fine. Still have my hope high
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Bill Power:
I think you're ok. The website is not well known, but it seems they are legit. Problem is that the Mi Mix 2S they're selling is a pre order. I believe it'll take no less than 2 weeks for you to receive it.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Puksom:
Yeah I've sent them an email about the confusing in stock message and the in red pre order message. Hope they will respond soon. A lot of other companies have them in stock for real and are shipping it. So it's possible it's an old message
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Bill Power:
Please let us know. I'm looking foward to it. If they're shipping i'm thinking buy with them. Their price is the best i've seen by far. The ebay prices are completely unreal.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] 4duros:
In DealExtreme

EDIT: DX fixed description and its 6/64 version, not 8/256. Sorry guys.

8/256

535,03 € / 655,99 $

Xiaomi MI MIX 2S 4G Phablet Global Version - 6/64 Black - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

http://bit.ly/MIX2S664BDX

Xiaomi MI MIX 2S 4G Phablet Global Version - 6/64 White - Free Shipping - DealExtreme

http://bit.ly/MIX2S664WDX

they say in stock, I don't know if its true. They are working for many years, but I have NOT directly experience with them. Googleing I find all kind of opinions.

Anyone has experience with them?
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] Bill Power:
EDIT: Thanks 4duros! I almost bought it, but quit because some information did not macht in my opinion.

The sale announemet title does not refer which version it is. This information was said only in the description. The price does not check with the 8/256, but the 6/64 and, for the last: The "Global version" in the title suggests 2 things: 1- a Preorder phone, even the title saying it is in stock or: 2- A hacked/modded version infested with malwares.

I don't think they will not ship the product (dealextreme is a legit site) only it won't be the 8/256 but the 6/64 version. If i'd been looking for the 6/64 i'd go for it.
[Xiaomi Mi Mix 2S Questions & Answers] takumiwan:
Nextbuying 64GB price 609 USD

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Oneplus 5t order from Nextbuying, fast shipping AU