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justmykel:
I was about ordering for a redmi note 4 on jumia, but my guy advised against it saying that it's a repackaged phone. He adviced I get a second hand redmi instead.

How true is this?

You called him your guy, yet you don't trust him?

the phone is old. Check Xiaomi thread store

justmykel:
I was about ordering for a redmi note 4 on jumia, but my guy advised against it saying that it's a repackaged phone. He adviced I get a second hand redmi instead.

How true is this?

REFURBISHED= phone has been recycled (some parts have been changed or repaired) so it is prone to developing issues over a short time, follow your friend's advice if you are on a tight budget.

GrandMufti:


You called him your guy, yet you don't trust him?

the phone is old. Check Xiaomi thread store

On it already

Not that I don't trust him. I trust the MUMU(don't mind me abuse o, na our code) die. I just needed more opinion from fan boys.

sajmark:

REFURBISHED= phone has been recycled (some parts have been changed or repaired) so it is prone to developing issues over a short time, follow your friend's advice if you are on a tight budget.

Okay boss... Thanks

justmykel:

On it already

Not that I don't trust him. I trust the MUMU(don't mind me abuse o, na our code) die. I just needed more opinion from fan boys.

No wahala bros

my less than one month old Xiaomi redmi note 8 battery can't last for 24hours....my phone is currently on DND and the battery percentage is 37 , the phone was 100% as at 7 am today.....I don't understand the battery drainage

hazel01:
my less than one month old Xiaomi redmi note 8 battery can't last for 24hours....my phone is currently on DND and the battery percentage is 37 , the phone was 100% as at 7 am today.....I don't understand the battery drainage

Neither can we understand if you don't post screenshots

festwiz:


Just checked and it's not listed anymore. Probably taken down by the Devs to update for MiUI 12 compatibility. Check some other time or check AOSP Experience.

I don't like aosp experience. I'll wait till they put the pixel experience dual back.

hazel01:
my less than one month old Xiaomi redmi note 8 battery can't last for 24hours....my phone is currently on DND and the battery percentage is 37 , the phone was 100% as at 7 am today.....I don't understand the battery drainage

Rn7 and rn8 are a complete failure in the battery life aspect.

BTW, haven't you been using the phone since that 7am? Cuz it is silly to expect it not to drain if you've been using it.

sajmark:

REFURBISHED= phone has been recycled (some parts have been changed or repaired) so it is prone to developing issues over a short time, follow your friend's advice if you are on a tight budget.

Not all refurbished phones are problematic. Incase you don't know, most of the iPhones in Nigeria are refurbished(talking about UK and US used iPhones which are the majority in Nigeria).

I've used three UK used iPhone, which from their model number I discovered they were refurbished but never for one day did I experience any problems with any of them.

Simply put, You can accurately know if an iPhone is brand new, Refurbished, Replaced or a personalized device by checking the Model number/Letter.
If the Model number/Letter starts with letter M, it is/was a brand new iPhone device that was purchased at authorized apple stores and has not been worked on, If you see N then it means it is a refurbished, F also means refurbished and P(very rare)is a personalized device. Personalized devices are iPhones that have some extra security on them, they usually ship on demand but Apple generously includes some P devices on their pool of consumer retail phones.

engrjosefz:

Ok sir

modified: D system doesn't allow me to send you messages. it keeps saying I have sent too many anonymous message bla bla bla

Sure you are enjoying the phone and accessories bro

Elder0001:


Not all refurbished phones are problematic. Incase you don't know most of the iPhones in Nigeria are refurbished(talking about UK and US used iPhones which are the majority in Nigeria).

I've used three UK used iPhones which from their n number I discovered they were refurbished but never for one day did I experience any problems with any of them.

Most of the iphones are tied to contracts, hence its easy to do quality check before selling.

But out of contract phones are completely different. You are at the mercy of the seller

Elder0001:


[s]Rn7 and rn8 are a complete failure in the battery life aspect.
[/s]
BTW, haven't you been using the phone since that 7am? Cuz it is silly to expect it not to drain if you've been using it.

Utter b.s

Jemerson:


Utter b.s

Not only do I have a rn7 which I always have difficulty using because of its size, a lot of my friends also own and are using rn7 and rn8 as their daily driver.

Neither of those phones ever last more than 7 or 8hours(sot) with very heavy usage.

Elder0001:


Not all refurbished phones are problematic. Incase you don't know, most of the iPhones in Nigeria are refurbished(talking about UK and US used iPhones which are the majority in Nigeria).

I've used three UK used iPhone, which from their model number I discovered they were refurbished but never for one day did I experience any problems with any of them.

Simply put, You can accurately know if an iPhone is brand new, Refurbished, Replaced or a personalized device by checking the Model number/Letter.
If the Model number/Letter starts with letter M, it is/was a brand new iPhone device that was purchased at authorized apple stores and has not been worked on, If you see N then it means it is a refurbished, F also means refurbished and P(very rare)is a personalized device. Personalized devices are iPhones that have some extra security on them, they usually ship on demand but Apple generously includes some P devices on their pool of consumer retail phones.

This long article just to let us know most refurbished iPhones are not problematic?

Elder0001:


Not only do I have a rn7 which I always have difficulty using because of its size, a lot of my friends also own and are using rn7 and rn8 as their daily driver.

Neither of those phones ever last more than 7 or 8hours(sot) with very heavy usage.

What were you expecting from heavy usage?

Elder0001:


Rn7 and rn8 are a complete failure in the battery life aspect.

BTW, haven't you been using the phone since that 7am? Cuz it is silly to expect it not to drain if you've been using it.

@the bolded is so untrue. Na wa o.

fibonacci2526:



This long article just to let us know most refurbished iPhones are not problematic?

Jemerson:


What were you expecting from heavy usage?

Phones like redmi 7, 7a, redmi 8,8a,redmi note 4 and redmi note 9s last upto 11/12 hours(sot) with heavy usage.

sajmark:

REFURBISHED= phone has been recycled (some parts have been changed or repaired) so it is prone to developing issues over a short time, follow your friend's advice if you are on a tight budget.

You are wrong here sir!
You might be tired of your phone which is still in perfect condition. If you want a good value for it and some physical parts are old or rough and you replace it, then it has been refurbished

Doesn't mean the phone won't work well

justmykel:
I was about ordering for a redmi note 4 on jumia, but my guy advised against it saying that it's a repackaged phone. He adviced I get a second hand redmi instead.

How true is this?

run to avoid had i known

Elder0001:

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Igemburg:

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take a chill pill guys, go back and read what I wrote carefully... I never said all refurbished phones are problematic, I said refurbished devices are "PRONE" to developing issues over a short time.

festwiz:

Sorry I can't offer much help. Check XDA forums for any similar problem and how it was rectified or you can ask in the Galaxy A Series thread...
https://nairaland.unblockandhide.com/5165928/galaxy-series

Thanks Bro

GrandMufti:


Backup your files to an external drive and factory reset

Alright

My redmi 8 is a Chinese version with a global ROM installed on it, I notice DAT only my airtel sim pop up 4g network but my mtn sim don't, so am just asking if it's my locations that matters or is the fact that it's Chinese version.

Tiger2020:
run to avoid had i known

Run from what eggzatly

Elder0001:


[s]Phones like redmi 7, 7a, redmi 8,8a,redmi note 4 and redmi note 9s last upto 11/12 hours(sot) with heavy usage.[/s]

Garbage

I've been having some issues with my network signal since yesterday. The network signal on my phone randomly goes and comes back on. Sometimes, a SIM card icon with an X inside would show up and my network signal wouldn't come back unless I turn off the phone and switch it on again. I've ejected my SIM card tray to find out if my SIM cards are inserted properly and they are. I've even tried activating my SIM through my MI but the problem still persists. Can someone please give me any solutions to resolve this problem

GrandMufti:

Neither can we understand if you don't post screenshots

lol

Jemerson:


Garbage

What is garbage?
Am I lying that phones like redmi 7, 7a, redmi 8,8a, redmi note 4, redmi note 9s and 9 Pro etc last upto 11/12 hours (sot) with heavy usage?

Moziano22:
My redmi 8 is a Chinese version with a global ROM installed on it, I notice DAT only my airtel sim pop up 4g network but my mtn sim don't, so am just asking if it's my locations that matters or is the fact that it's Chinese version.

Chinese version doesn't some mtn 4g bands.

hazel01:
lol

Screenshot your screen on time.