Hi all,
I have a dead Xiaomi MI5, and it looks like it have a brocken PMIC. Now ... I've searched a little bit for a new chip, but I had some trouble finding it. It seems that the MI5 have 2 PMIC chip's. One is the Qualcom PMI8994, and the other is the Qualcom PM8996. I found the PMI8994, but didn't found the PM8996. Or at least I found it, but in the description of the product they say that is for the Galaxy S7.
Then, my question is:
There is some difference between a PM8996 used in a Xiaomi MI5 and a PM8996 used in a Galaxy S7?
I hope I posted in the correct forum, and also that someone will be able to asnwer this particular question.
Thanks you
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Clones of famous smartphones are quite popular both in China and other parts of the world. So, it was not surprising to see Xiaomi Mi Note clones come up online via websites like Taobao. The clone looks so identical to the original model that its very hard to distinguish between the two just by looking at the two devices.
However, we are here to tell you how you can spot the fake Xiaomi Mi Note from the real one. So, anyone who is planning to buy a Mi Note make sure to note the points given below.
What to check when buying a new Xiaomi Mi Note?
1. First of all, check the build quality of the device. Although design wise, a fake one will look like the real one, the quality of workmanship is poorer in the fake Xiaomi Mi Note, so if you feel something is not at its right place, then its very likely that you are looking at a fake one.
2. The recent Xiaomi Mi Note clones that have come up for sale are made out of plastic. On the other hand, the real Xiaomi Mi Note is made from solid glass. As a result, if the device feels like its made out of cheap plastic, then you’ve got the fake one in your hands. Return it immediately!
These were the things that helped you identify the device even before starting up the device. Now, lets look at what you can check after booting it up.
3. If you have been unsuccessful in spotting a clone by now, don’t worry. There are several things that you can check once the device has booted up to ensure that your Mi Note is real. Firstly, the cheap Mi Note clones have a blue tint on the display. This is due to the cheap display panel used inside the device. On the other hand, the original Mi Note’s display looks quite crisp and balanced. Also, the resolution will be too low for a device as good as a flagship device.
4. The next thing you can do is run some tests. Most benchmark tests will instantly reveal the actual performance of the device. The scores will be much lower than Xiaomi Mi Note’s 46000+ scores. Expect the clones to score about 18000 points, thanks to the modest 1GB RAM and MT6582 (probably) SoC inside. This is a sure indicator that your Mi Note is a fake, and you should instantly replace it or avoid purchasing it.
As you can see, once you boot up the device and run some tests, its quite easy to identify the fake one from a real Xiaomi Mi Note. Don’t just go by the design and the built, looks can be deceiving. So, its always better to go for trusted resellers while purchasing a new smartphone.
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Hi!
I'm in China, Zhejiang province, and i'm trying to buy Xiaomi Mi5 64 Black, about 3 days, on Xiaomi Official Store, but it sold out in seconds!!
Question: Where i can buy this version in China??
Thanks!
BTW, Xiaomi sells system sucks!
They're not a massive company and most the time I'm guessing they're a little behind deadlines. On top of that pushing out small quantities of devices probably gives them better chances of supporting the device. ? My guess would be head over to questions and answers section and read the post of where it's safe to buy Xiaomi and other like devices.
Hello Everybody,
I will have a Z2 soon and I was thinking maybe possible to change the NVRAM values and unlock some LTE bands.
Is there anybody who has experimented with this one?
Is there any hardware (RF?) limitation?
I have seen some threads in the past where the users made experiments with Qualcomm based phones to turn on some LTE bands and for some of them they were be able to do it, so who knows, maybe we can also turn it on.
I tried that with my Xiaomi Mi 5 for a few weeks. And although I had electrical engineering in college I was unable to get it working. Also visited the Xiaomi forum a lot but in the end someone told me that it has been disabled by Qualcomm, the SD820 that Xiaomi gets from Qualcomm has it somehow disabled. Not sure if it is true or not but I never got it working. Sold the Mi 5 at some point and bought a ZUK Z2 Pro.
So, don't be surprised if it doesn't work but still good luck to you and your effort.
You can try it and melt the modem or get cancer. It isn't worth doing so just get the Pro.
slead1 said:
I tried that with my Xiaomi Mi 5 for a few weeks. And although I had electrical engineering in college I was unable to get it working. Also visited the Xiaomi forum a lot but in the end someone told me that it has been disabled by Qualcomm, the SD820 that Xiaomi gets from Qualcomm has it somehow disabled. Not sure if it is true or not but I never got it working. Sold the Mi 5 at some point and bought a ZUK Z2 Pro.
So, don't be surprised if it doesn't work but still good luck to you and your effort.
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Karly Johnston said:
You can try it and melt the modem or get cancer. It isn't worth doing so just get the Pro.
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It's not so important for me, so I will stay with the Z2, it was just an idea. Who knows, maybe possible.
Please forgive me for asking a question that might have been asked a ton of times, but I can't find a clear answer to this.... Can I root my Galaxy S10? My model is the SM-G973U1 with the Qualcomm/Snapdragon SM8150 processor. I've read a ton of guides and there seems to be a ton of variants of the S10, so to clear up confusion, I just like to know if there is a possibility to root or if I need to sell this thing for a phone that I have more control over. Thank you.
Will
This article is for the note 20, but it might help guide you:
I rooted my US Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, and here's what I'm doing with it
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has every feature you can think of already and costs $1,299, but I bootloader unlocked and rooted it anyway.
www.xda-developers.com
StoneyJSG,
Thank you ... and articles like this are why I am asking. In recent, I have read (in a few locations) that there is a possibility to unlock the bootloader with a Snapdragon S10 (USA Model) with a private/non-official online source. Like most, I question the legitimacy of this process as it seems fairly new, nefarious, and there aren't a lot of success stories yet. Again, with a $100 price tag on unlocking a phone, that is another deterrent.
I appreciate the nudge in the right direction. I guess, the better question now is; has anyone utilized an online service like this, and was it successful?
No problem. Yes, I believe the developer and moderator here named egiliwilly (I think that's how you spell his name) has had it done to his phone, but not sure.
Hi!
So, I bought myself a Note 9 (6/128GB) as I was in love with the device when it was released but had no money. Presently, got some spare money and bought myself a refurnished one for about $180. The device looks and works well apart from some scratches at the back which I will put a cover on.
I see that the device name is SM-960F. I searched the net and in most of the places it shows that this model, 960F is the Exynos version. I installed CPUZ and got the result that it has Snapdragon 845! I'm attaching the screenshot here. The bootloader of the phone is unlocked. I am not planning to run any banking/financial app on it. I will just use it with my secondary SIM. The doubt I have is that is it really a Snapdragon version or some sort of trickery (extremally sorry for sounding so noob)
Please help if possible and thanks in advance!
Boot into download mode and show us what's on the screen.
I think this is what you said.... Please see!
And, thanks for the reply!