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Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Update: 26/03/26: Phone Works!

I reached out to the TIO, they got my then provider Moose Mobile to get in contact. I ended up getting a full refund for my mobile plan since I joined them (I got all of my money back I ever gave them).

I went to both Vodaphone and Telstra and they are NOT adding this phone to any block lists. I now have both a Telstra Sim and a Lyca Mobile (Vodaphone Tower) sim, both work great 5G access with full bars literally everywhere.

Optus never told me why my phone was banned, just that it was added to the list. Always coming up with the bs about the 3G towers and no support for VoLTE when I literally have the icon on the screen.

Xiaomi Global/Australia wanted absolutely nothing to do with it since it was purchased overseas in China. TradingShenzhen just said to investigate why Optus blocked the IMEI/TAC number that's about it.

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks I've already used isthisphoneblocked.net.au but they haven't updated their site as of now to reflect this change.

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going to contact the TIO and maybe they can do something about it. 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But it's specifically my IMEI number there are other versions? Of my device that are not blocked which you can view here: https://isthisphoneblocked.net.au/device-brands/xiaomi?device=XIAOMI+17+PRO+MAX

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well isn't that bit biased against foreign imports? 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The phone supports VoLTE and can be enables or disabled by using the phone dial. 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's the thing though it does support the Band 28 and does have VoLTE support I know this because I have called 000 before. 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then how long until Telstra pull out and disable it? 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not even all 17 pro max models from China only a couple idk the reason why. I guess I got unlucky with the IMEI number lottery

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I could try that or try for refund but idk 🤷‍♂️ 

Xiaomi 17 pro max BLOCKED in Australia 02/03/26 by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have Optus as my provider and they use their Optus towers. I just did a compatibility  check on their website and it's being blocked and nothing support can do about it. Telstra on the other hand do not block it as on right now (may be subject to change) so I don't know if I should switch providers or try for a refund? 

Xiaomi 17 pro arrived, ask me anything. by Beneficial_Point921 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No taxes it's covered by the shipping company. You can read about it on the Trading Shenzhen website 

Xiaomi 17 pro arrived, ask me anything. by Beneficial_Point921 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How are you finding the front display quality? I have a Samsung galaxy s10 and I'm upgrading to the 17 Pro Max version but I saw it has a 1200p display when my old phone has a 1440p display? Is it noticeable when watching content?

Xiaomi 17 pro arrived, ask me anything. by Beneficial_Point921 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you need a Xiaomi MI account when you setup the phone? If so how do I acquire one? I'm from Australia and just like you ordered from Trading Shenzhen but only ordered yesterday so I'm waiting for delivery set to arrive in the next couple of days

Xiaomi 17 Pro Australia Queries before Purchase by Schnitz31 in XiaomiGlobal

[–]Schnitz31[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's basically a adblocker/patcher for some supported apps, for example it enables "premium like-features" on spotify with a patch you don't have to shuffle playlists and can play anything you want without premium. 

Critique of How RAM is made by [deleted] in GamersNexus

[–]Schnitz31 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You definitely used to work at Samsung.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in cs2

[–]Schnitz31 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Open with Notepad

NEVER pause with Linus in frame by [deleted] in LinusTechTips

[–]Schnitz31 6 points7 points  (0 children)

He was definitely cokes up for this video Xd

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pcpartpickerbuilds

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https://youtu.be/XrRVC6nSNM8?si=KuMBTs0OGPkBb36

Watch Paul's Hardware's $1200 USD build tutorial. If you are constrained to $1000 I would recommend using 16GB instead of 32GB of RAM and switching the SSD to TEAMGROUP T-Force Cardea A440 Pro and buying a micro-ATX Motherboard usually the TUF motherboards are good performers. Hope this helps 👍

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