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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 - 2GB RAM 16GB Storage - US $118 + US $8 Shipping (~AU $177) @ Dealsmachine

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Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 - 2GB RAM 16GB Storage - US $118 + US $8 Shipping (~AU $177) @ Dealsmachine
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batrarobin on 06/01/2016 - 12:59 dealsmachine.com (5688 clicks)
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A great spec'd phone, I am using it myself… The camera has a magnificent clarity, the battery life is great. Can't go wrong at this price.

Just install the Global ROM and it works like a charm.

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        • codename47 on 20/01/2016 - 15:57

          @bazzazz: oh okay ! goodluck, hope you get it soon and let me know as soon as you get it

  • jerum3030 on 18/01/2016 - 23:42

    My s3 no longer let's me use play store or any Google apps. After trying many things am thinking of replacing with this but want to transfer all sms to new phone. Does this have software for it like Samsung does?

    • batrarobin on 19/01/2016 - 01:20

      Yes, very simple through this app : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.idea.backu…

      Just email the generated log file to yourself when you backup and then restore it from that file.

      • codename47 on 19/01/2016 - 08:04

        he cannot access google play store. So it might be a good idea to export msgs to a SD card.I think ive seen that option somewhere.

        can you download apk from mediafire link?

        • batrarobin on 19/01/2016 - 10:14

          Sorry didn't read it properly.

          The apk can be downloaded from here:

          http://www24.zippyshare.com/v/l3h67UPC/file.html

        • jerum3030 on 19/01/2016 - 15:45

          @batrarobin:

          Can't seem to find a save to sd card option.

          Tried to download above apk file and other apk's for play store app itself. Tried through phone's browser but browser keeps crashing immediately after clicking download link? Any other suggestions please?

        • codename47 on 20/01/2016 - 15:57

          @jerum3030: can you use samsung kies to backup your data?

        • jerum3030 on 20/01/2016 - 18:08

          @codename47:
          Downloaded Kies 3 as per Samsung support advice. Device fails to connect. Tried enabling usb debugging too.

          Tried wondershare mobiletrans for mac today. Same problem.

        • codename47 on 21/01/2016 - 08:14

          @jerum3030: There you go mate.

          use this apk to install using installler (not playstore)

          http://www.appsapk.com/sms-backup-restore/

          click download apk and install.

          you will have to allow unauthorised install for this.

          let me know how you go.

          it worked for me

        • jerum3030 on 21/01/2016 - 16:00

          @codename47:

          Thanks for the ongoing support guys but unfortunately it's the same as when I've tried to download all other APK's, after clicking on above link the browser crashes immediately and message pops up "Unfortunately, Internet has stopped."

          Have allowed unauthorised install too. Crumbs :'(

        • codename47 on 21/01/2016 - 16:54

          @jerum3030: okay not an issue.

          download this on your PC (and transfer it to your phone via usb) and then just use file brower to install it (manually)

          do you have TELEGRAM app ? I can send you via the Telegram app (can send APK files on that via internet)

        • jerum3030 on 22/01/2016 - 01:34

          @codename47:

          Thanks I'll give this a shot. Will this work if I copy it onto the SD card as I can't seem to mount or copy anything to the phone itself and I don't have telegram app.

        • codename47 on 22/01/2016 - 08:45

          @jerum3030: yeah you can do that. copy the app into ur sd card either by mounting sd card or by copying from pc. and then install it

        • jerum3030 on 22/01/2016 - 16:37

          @codename47:

          Thanks again for your help with this ongoing ordeal.

          have connected phone via usb to mac android transfer (mat). Trying to copy app onto sd card as phone is just not appearing on mat nor anywhere on computer. I drag and drop app onto sd card in mat, "copying to SMS backup & Restore.apk to android" and progress bar appears and estimated time remaining etc, progress bar doesn't progress at all and eventually another window pops up saying "Could not copy file SMS backup & Restore.apk"

        • codename47 on 22/01/2016 - 17:37

          @jerum3030: when you connect your phone, do you connect it as a media device ?
          if nothing works find someone who has another android phone where u can just transfer the app to his phone, copy to sd card and then put that sd card in your phone and then back up.

          or if you have a laptop that read sd card (micro sd adapter) and then it should work.

        • jerum3030 on 22/01/2016 - 17:49

          @codename47:

          Yeah when I connect phone it automatically says connected as media device or sometimes I even toggle it on to make sure. Is this okay?

          May be able to try using other persons phone as you've suggested.

          Edit. please see my reply below.

        • jerum3030 on 22/01/2016 - 18:40

          @jerum3030:

          Ok. Copied SMS Restore & Backup.apk to sd card on another android phone. Put this sd card into my phone. Located .apk file on sd card through My Files app on my phone. pressed on .apk file. Comes up with Do you want to install this application it will get access to… etc. I click Next to accept. then Install. Proceeds to say Installing… then immediately another pop appears saying "Out of space. SMS Backup & R couldn't be installed. Free up some space and try again." Has button to manage apps. I press button. Am taken to what seems like the ALL section of Memory Usage. I'm unsure what to do here as all applications have 0.00B listed ? Looked at deleting a random app i.e Polaris Viewer 4.1 but pop up says "Disabling built-in apps, may cause error in other app" so i don't proceed.
          Polaris Viewer as all apps in this list are listed as using 0.00B as mentioned before.

        • codename47 on 22/01/2016 - 21:45

          @jerum3030: what the hell?so there is no space left on ur fone ?
          can you ask someone else to use his computer to back up your phone?

        • jerum3030 on 23/01/2016 - 00:21

          @codename47:
          I can't be out of space? Under settings/storage says I 3.8gb on device and 1.47 on card. I have another pc (windows) which I mentioned earlier i tried unsuccessfully to backup phone using kies. Is this what you mean by using another computer?

        • codename47 on 23/01/2016 - 11:00

          @jerum3030: that is strange man. when you connect the computer do you change the phone settings to usb drive when plugged into pc ?

        • jerum3030 on 23/01/2016 - 12:57

          @codename47:

          Yeah I ensure its connected as a media device. When I try to connect to kies or wondershare mobiletrans for Mac i can see in the program that it begins to connect with the phone but always ends up "failing to connect to device"

        • codename47 on 23/01/2016 - 13:00

          @jerum3030: that's definitely strange. But for media device you don't need kies. you can just open the content of the phone. or you just cant see ur phone via explorer?

        • jerum3030 on 23/01/2016 - 13:03

          @codename47:

          That's correct.

        • codename47 on 23/01/2016 - 14:05

          @jerum3030: oh no, looks like you need a new phone asap. Did you buy the redmi note 2? if you haven't I strongly recommend you buying on from eglobaldigital. It will take abt 3-4 days to come. Once you have that phone, use the same micro sd card in redmi and copy the file in it and then take it back to your old phone to install. Hope that works

        • jerum3030 on 23/01/2016 - 17:06

          @codename47:

          Sorry what file should I copy from redmi to sd to old? And why would it install on old when sms backup and res didn't please? The only thing I really want to keep/backup from old is sms.

        • jerum3030 on 23/01/2016 - 23:02

          @codename47:

          Edit: I double checked connecting the S3 to my win pc. The phone and the card each mount on file explorer. So I copied .apk file to pc desktop and then tried copying to Phone but a progress window pops up saying copying but it doesn't progress at all and eventually times out.

        • codename47 on 24/01/2016 - 10:50

          @jerum3030:Could be hardware issue with your phone. I remember s3 had motherboard issues. It could be one of that. let's try copying few from your phone to sim and then copy those from that sim to another phone. Slower process but will work I hope

  • Pootie Tang on 20/01/2016 - 12:32

    Anoy one know where to find the option to ensure the phone does not lock via location. I cant not find the setting, I swear it was in lock screen but has not gone and no documents on the internet support the standard global mod i have. Thanks

  • MelBourne on 20/01/2016 - 17:25

    Cool! Got mine from eGlobal so fast with the $25 express delivery option.

    I have flashed it with the global ROM as advised in this thread, but is everyone certain that this is a suitable ROM to run? Is it safe from malware and spyware (adware) ?

    Cheers!

    • batrarobin on 20/01/2016 - 17:30
      +1

      Yes it is…
      You could also try smiui.net to build your own ROM and delete stuff that you might not need…e.g. Xiaomi framework etc..

    • codename47 on 21/01/2016 - 12:26

      So far so good, absolutely love it.

      it is safe. the rom that was included wasn't that bad but I still did a clean install.

    • Gabehcoud on 15/02/2016 - 17:26

      Do you know if it supports Foxtel Go from the play store?

  • bazzazz on 23/01/2016 - 19:33
    +2

    Just an update on my order for the Note 2 prime from Gearbest…
    My mum loved the Redmi note 2 that I bought on Eglobal so I gave it to her for her birthday..
    So I ordered myself the note 2 prime on the 20th of January about 5pm and just got a notification this morning that it has shipped . When I purchased it, I ignored the free shipping and I paid 5.99 US for expedited shipping via TNT. Which said 3-5 business days. So the wait now begins.

  • daver on 23/01/2016 - 23:53

    Any insight on when this goes to Marshmallow? Have cashbacks tracked successfully so far? Thanks.

  • 711yucca on 27/01/2016 - 15:55

    I order Redmi note 2 on the weekend with flat rate shipping, just wondering those order earlier then me from Dealmachine. Have you received your phone and how long did it take? Cheers

    • [Deactivated] on 27/01/2016 - 17:26
      +1

      Ordered 8th January. Still waiting. Screen protector and case ordered a day after arrived today.

      • 711yucca on 27/01/2016 - 19:56

        Ok thanks, is your tracking number working at all? My is not found on the singpost website.

        • [Deactivated] on 27/01/2016 - 20:04

          Mine showed after about 1 day or so with some vague message (sorry can't remember detail). It has just updated now to "despatched to overseas".

        • 711yucca on 03/02/2016 - 17:52

          @Gofast: Have you received your phone from dealsmachine yet? my tracking just show "despatched to overseas" today 03/02.

        • [Deactivated] on 03/02/2016 - 17:56

          @711yucca:

          Not received yet. Mine updated to something like "delivered to destination post" 2 days ago, which I assume means it is with australia post now.

        • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2016 - 20:41

          @711yucca: arrived today. No tracking after last update. It was waiting in my letterbox!

        • 711yucca on 05/02/2016 - 02:55

          @Gofast: Awesome, hopefully mine will arrive by next friday 12th Feb.

  • Need a dollar on 27/01/2016 - 17:09

    Mine just arrived, I bought off eglobal.

    It didn't come with the battery! I do not know who to contact, first time buying a chinese phone and I have already been scammed.

    I watched unboxing videos also, and all of them came with the battery!

    • batrarobin on 27/01/2016 - 17:48
      +3

      That is strange… I suggest contacting eglobal customer service and see if that gives any luck.

      • Gomo on 01/02/2016 - 00:18
        +1

        maybe customs removed it? lol.. I really hope I don't have such issues!

        • MelBourne on 22/02/2016 - 01:59

          This could be true.. Last time I tried to ship a phone I sold on eBay the post office said I had to remove the battery ( which was hard because the Nokia 1020 or whatever has an inbuilt battery you can't remove).

          However, I received this Redmi phone with the battery :)

  • palitu on 30/01/2016 - 14:02

    And purchased! will let you know my experience.

  • Gomo on 31/01/2016 - 23:57
    +1

    Hey Guys,

    I just purchased this phone from another company, https://www.eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au/xiaomi-redmi-note-2…

    I paid $190 in total, however that included Insured + Tracked Shipping via DHL, I ordered on Thursday and it's telling me it will arrive on Tuesday this week!

    • Gomo on 01/02/2016 - 11:30
      +1

      Just arrived 10am This morning! Monday!! Absolutely speedy

      • CI on 01/02/2016 - 22:22

        Did it come with battery ?

        • Gomo on 01/02/2016 - 22:49

          Yes! Came with Battery :) Mine wasn't in a sealed box, however the screen protector (temp) it came with had not been removed at all. I have since installed a Niikkin Screen protector (Tempered Glass) Can not tell it's even on! :)

        • codename47 on 02/02/2016 - 12:03

          @Gomo: Install the stable ROM and you'll be good to go

        • Gomo on 03/02/2016 - 07:50

          @codename47: I Installed cyanogenmod on it :)

          I did also try to flash with global rom, just to see what it was like, however I noticed during setup, when it asks for location it doesn't have Australia from the list! lol

        • codename47 on 03/02/2016 - 09:07
          +1

          @Gomo: haha yes I encountered that too. Just chose whatever country you like close to australia and set time on auto update and you should be okay

        • Gomo on 03/02/2016 - 10:51

          @codename47:

          Yep All good ;) This morning I'm heading back from CM12 to Miui Rom, I actually like it! :)

        • codename47 on 03/02/2016 - 11:01

          @Gomo: I didn't mind MIUI , hope they come up with Android 6.0 for it soon

        • Gomo on 03/02/2016 - 11:11

          @codename47: they will! it's already been announced somewhere they will :)

  • jerum3030 on 01/02/2016 - 14:29

    Mine just arrived too. The brown box the phone comes in isn't sealed and their is slight usage marks on protective screen covering, is this normal?

    • Gomo on 02/02/2016 - 11:09
      +1

      I got mine from EGlobal no issues at all

  • jerum3030 on 02/02/2016 - 21:27

    Sorry another noob question. I installed global rom , thought its supposed to automatically get rid of stuff like clean master or is that not bloatware?

    Also after phone restarted after installing rom it asked me to choose between setup wizard and launcher for some reason? I chose setup wizard, not sure if that was right?

    • codename47 on 03/02/2016 - 14:05

      yes it should have.
      Do one thing now

      RESET the phone by erasing the data
      Start the phone (do not add any email at this stage)
      copy the GLOBAL ROM file into your phone
      Goto Updater and then browse the zip to load

      it should over write everything (just to be safe)

      btw am sure u can remove the clean master etc (uninstall)

      • jerum3030 on 03/02/2016 - 22:49

        So clean master and du booster and the rest are bad for the phone right?

    • batrarobin on 04/02/2016 - 01:03

      Did you "Wipe all user data" etc while installing global rom?

      • jerum3030 on 04/02/2016 - 01:06

        I don't recall it giving me that option, I thought it automatically would when I installed the rom?

        • batrarobin on 04/02/2016 - 01:13
          +2

          Similar to what codename47 suggested above, you might try this:

          Turn off phone.
          Press power button and vol up together and hold until a screen with orange colour appears.
          In that screen, "wipe delete all data"
          Now reboot
          When it boots up, do not add any account etc… simply go to Updater and browse to zip file and let it update.

        • codename47 on 04/02/2016 - 07:39
          +1

          Please follow instructions from BatraRobin. Do a wipe before updating ROM.

        • jerum3030 on 10/02/2016 - 21:54

          @codename47:

          Thanks again guys this seemed to work. The only things that seem dodgy are the apps contained in the green security folder I.e: virus scan, cleaner , block list, did you guys keep these or recommend deleting?

        • codename47 on 10/02/2016 - 22:03

          @jerum3030: Just delete that crap if you can. Some are system ones that won't let you uninstall

  • bazzazz on 03/02/2016 - 19:09
    +1

    Hi Guys , Just received my Note 2 Prime from Gearbest. All up took approx 10 days from the day it was shipped to arrive. In fact I ordered another one a few days later for a friend because he was so impressed with the phone.
    I was certainly expecting to find my purchase from Gearbest to be infested with malware and had the Glen 20 ready to kill everything. But…. I was amazed to find that there is no Malware installed on it whatsoever. In fact it
    Came with a Weekly beta rom installed on it MIUI 7 - v 5.10.16. I may still move on to the Global stable rom if I encounter anything but it makes things a lot easier if the rom that it came with originally is readily available in case any warranty issues arise in the future.
    So anyone thinking of taking the plunge and ordering from Gearbest . I say go ahead.

    • batrarobin on 04/02/2016 - 01:07
      +1

      If you try downloading a file in Chrome, does it ask you to download it with Xunlei Engine? If yes then it might be a Chinese ROM so probably one of the reasons that you might want to go to a Global ROM.

      • bazzazz on 04/02/2016 - 07:23
        +1

        I ended up going to the Global rom anyway. I felt more comfortable knowing that I am on a stable rom rather than a beta weekly rom that may have some bugs.

    • fryandlaurie on 04/02/2016 - 12:19

      Can I have a link to gearbest?

      • bazzazz on 04/02/2016 - 12:58
        +1

        http://m.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_229218.html

        Make sure to choose expedited shipping . It's not much extra and worth the money.
        You also have the option for a white one for the same price.

        • fryandlaurie on 04/02/2016 - 13:33
          +1

          Thank you. A mate of mine needs one and this seems like a good fit. Personally, I am waiting for a good Redmi 3 deal (5", Snapdragon, 4000mah)

  • 711yucca on 19/02/2016 - 03:13
    +2

    My Redmi note 2 finally arrived from dealsmachine on the slow boat. Order on the 24th Jan, tracking show dispatch on the 2nd of Feb from Singapore via SingPost, arrived in Australia on the 11th Feb. Delivered to my parcel locker on the18th Feb. So all up about 25 days.

    • batrarobin on 19/02/2016 - 14:17
      +1

      Not bad, considering China was shut down for Chinese New year for almost 2 weeks.

    • daver on 20/02/2016 - 03:31

      Yeap I'll bet this was a relief.

      I requested money refund before processing completed which was supported without engaging PayPal.. Reading after-sales (absent of) service, cases gave me the creeps. That I required assistance they offered DM points or otherwise empathetic copypasta sorries. Neg reviews read as if not ever actually solved and then it has so many.

      Word to the brave: DO NOT sign up DM newsletter or membership (such site's first screen) once referred by topcashback, that'd get '8%' lowered to 3, if any
      + neither adjustment/acknowledgement thereof
      Weigh up the value of dhl/courier transit- cost prohibitive- that should support precise tracking and certainty overall (trustworthy seller/merchantable quality of goods trusted).

      I got some dubiously inconsistent, delayed, replies from the ticket team as I pushed hard enough YMMV. Textchat availability, and indicator stock; false.

      EverBuying too much resemble DM, and eGlobal could be my next best option while MWC is going on. ?May someone provide eGlobal's phone number from your invoice on PayPal.

      • matt_will_fix_it on 20/02/2016 - 06:53

        Huh?

      • daver on 20/02/2016 - 07:49

        Tldr: found several service areas lacking (falsely advertised), obtained refund. Now considering to order at eglobal or vickmall the latter being contactable via Skype looks promising.

      • 711yucca on 20/02/2016 - 18:09

        Yeah it was a gamble buying from dealsmachine, after placing the order i read some neg reviews on the web and it made me very nervous. I got suck in for the 8% cashback otherwise i would have order from eglobal. But it turn out alright at the end. Now got to wait another 60 days for cashback…

  • MelBourne on 22/02/2016 - 02:10

    Hey guys how are y'all going with your new phones?

    My partner has been enjoying the Redmi Note 2 for the most part but she gets frustrated when a couple of apps stuff up.

    Things like snapchat and Facebook which she loves to use are really not working that great . I've tried deleting the app data for those two but the phone still has some weird bugs and doesn't post snaps properly .

    Anyone else having trouble with the global ROM linked in this thread? Any suggestions ?

    Cheers :)

    Also, what would be the best fitting screen protector and/or case that's actually for a different phone? We're travelling atm so I don't want to order one online

  • 711yucca on 04/03/2016 - 15:22
    +3

    What a surprise, I just received $10.14 cashback from TopCashback in my paypal acc for the purchase of Redmi note 2 from dealsmachine. Didn't have to wait 3 months…

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