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That Xiaomi Redmi 2 seems to be exactly what I've been looking for. Maybe a little big but I'll take it if it means CM support, replaceable battery and swappabl

That Xiaomi Redmi 2 seems to be exactly what I've been looking for. Maybe a little big but I'll take it if it means CM support, replaceable battery and swappable SD card. Any idea if it works on Project Fi? I can't seem to find a definitive answer.

kogepathic 10y ago
> Any idea if it works on Project Fi? I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I am not in the US, so I don't know, sorry. I have the 2014813 model, which supports the same LTE bands used in Europe. I also had 4G service in Japan, Korea, and China on a recent trip to Asia. Overall I would definitely recommend the phone as a solid mid-range handset. The only thing that sometimes annoys me is lack of 5GHz WiFi.
x0x0 10y ago
If you aren't aware (I wasn't), xiaomi phones run miui which is somewhat different than stock android. Google miui before you buy. Or you have to be comfortable installing an android distribution.
- kogepathic 10y ago
  Yes, the original firmware sucks massively and I wouldn't wish it even on my worst enemies. That being said, it takes about 5 minutes to flash a custom recovery and the latest CM, so in the end it's a non-issue.
  - problems 10y ago
    Really? That's sad to hear, back in the Android 2.4 days I used to love MIUI and would flash it on my devices intentionally as it had so many features that weren't yet in Android. Quick settings, dial by letters, just generally nicer look and feel. I guess a lot of this has been integrated now, but damn, it used to be nice.
s3bast0m 10y ago
Rather try 2GB Redmi Note 3 for 145$ or 3GB version for 180$...
brownbat 10y ago
1) Only a few phones work on Project Fi, I'd assume "no" unless marketed otherwise. 2) Some Xiaomi phones do not even come with unlocked LTE bands, depending on your region; try to confirm what bands are available before you buy.

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That Xiaomi Redmi 2 seems to be exactly what I've been looking for. Maybe a little big but I'll take it if it means CM support, replaceable battery and swappabl

by jasonkostempski 10y ago

kogepathic 10y ago
> Any idea if it works on Project Fi? I can't seem to find a definitive answer. I am not in the US, so I don't know, sorry. I have the 2014813 model, which supports the same LTE bands used in Europe. I also had 4G service in Japan, Korea, and China on a recent trip to Asia. Overall I would definitely recommend the phone as a solid mid-range handset. The only thing that sometimes annoys me is lack of 5GHz WiFi.
x0x0 10y ago
If you aren't aware (I wasn't), xiaomi phones run miui which is somewhat different than stock android. Google miui before you buy. Or you have to be comfortable installing an android distribution.
- kogepathic 10y ago
  Yes, the original firmware sucks massively and I wouldn't wish it even on my worst enemies. That being said, it takes about 5 minutes to flash a custom recovery and the latest CM, so in the end it's a non-issue.
  - problems 10y ago
    Really? That's sad to hear, back in the Android 2.4 days I used to love MIUI and would flash it on my devices intentionally as it had so many features that weren't yet in Android. Quick settings, dial by letters, just generally nicer look and feel. I guess a lot of this has been integrated now, but damn, it used to be nice.
s3bast0m 10y ago
Rather try 2GB Redmi Note 3 for 145$ or 3GB version for 180$...
brownbat 10y ago
1) Only a few phones work on Project Fi, I'd assume "no" unless marketed otherwise. 2) Some Xiaomi phones do not even come with unlocked LTE bands, depending on your region; try to confirm what bands are available before you buy.