Is imported set from directd reliable?

Got mine finally.
It is using Global 7.3 Stable (7.3.6).
Should I try MIUI 8?

Also how do I transfer my app data like whatsapp from previous phone (Redmi 1S) to this phone?



This post has been edited by Patent: Aug 2 2016, 06:35 PM

Where to download?
Download page for qualcomm global only shows 7.3.7 for latest.

http://en.miui.com/download-301.html#438

I checked it says no update available.

satugadget or directd.
Just bought from gtronics which is satugadget from gemfive.

Do I really need to unlock bootloader first to flash to latest ROM?

AP set might have different ROM installed.
The one I got after buying has Swiftkey has default keyboard and I can't seem to find OTA update to 7.5.3.
I downloaded 7.5.3 manually and then choose the package so it says something about different version and the phone had to reset to apply the update package.
The update I downloaded comes with google keyboard and pinyin input.

I think you can ask the shop to flash to latest ROM but I bought it from gemfive so can't do request.

Yes there is a back up service at Settings > Additional Settings > Backup & Reset.

How to remove the google apps from the global rom?
I don't really need google music and stuff

If I disable them they won't run in background on next restart?

I noticed that this phone gets quite warm when charging.
Is this normal?

No such thing happened to me.
Browsing + listening to music + instagram all running fine.

MIUI 8 beta is using marshmallow?

Wonder when we will get Marshmallow..
Even Redmi 3s is using it.

Redmi Note 3 does have an IR blaster.
I just tried it with my camera and it works fine as a remote.

Ya just noticed it when I found the remote app.

Whats the range for IR blaster?

You can try different sms app.
I can't really recommend any because I rarely use SMS

I don't really get your first question but the camera icon can't be disabled.

I filled the form weeks ago but never got any sms to unlock bootloader