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No more update

Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei

Pascal536 said:
Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei
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I wouldn't be so harsh on Huawei. They did provide a means to unlock your device. Unfortunately there isn't much in the way of after-market development at the moment. I'd be willing to give it a try but don't really know where to start, however the investigation continues...
<rant>As a side-note, Oppo takes the award for the worst company. As a R7s owner I was surprised at the length they went to stop people developing for this device, and they didn't provide any updates either. If you want to advise anyone which company to avoid, I think Oppo is at the top of the list.</rant>

Yeah it's a real shame. They promised Marshmallow and cancelled it in the end without any information to us users...
Never gonna buy a Huawei again.
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
Yeah it's a real shame. They promised Marshmallow and cancelled it in the end without any information to us users...
Never gonna buy a Huawei again.
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Me too

The same here!

I changed from samsung to huawei but I will never buy huawey: I had to buy a new smartphone and I was convinced to buy huawei Nova but after this deportment I will change my choice

Pascal536 said:
Do not by it.
The M2 will stay on 5.1, while the M3 is on 7.0
That is a shame From huawei
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There is an Android 6.0 update since a half year. But this don't come over OTA, right? They have canceled this? I could flash it for 6 month. Since this time there come no newer security patches. Really bad by huawei.
The update has broken some things like the launcher. I have must for the person take the settings new. Maybe that was the reason for cancel. Just flashable, no OTA, so do you mean it, right?
For M2-801L (lte-version) we have used the B206. Looks that huawei's developer had gotten no much time for this device. So no official roll out possible. For P8 Lite they roll out every month security patches. Crazy for a cheap phone.

Bye
I will go back to SAMSUNG

Pascal536 said:
I will go back to SAMSUNG
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Samsung is almost in every device My Z Play has Samsung MMC flash and Samsung RAM So far so good. Updates? LOS14.1 the best, but not so easy on Kirin
Short: Media Pad M2 and updates are dead

Pascal536 said:
I will go back to SAMSUNG
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Samsung are no better.
I have lost count of the amount of Samsung devices that I have owned that have never had more than one or two very minor updates and then been abandoned by them.
My last tablet was the Galaxy TabPRO 8.4, it was released as part of their flagship range at the time, got 3 or 4 security patches then abandoned by them - only ever had 4.4.2 which was a real shame given its good spec and awesome 2560 x 1600 screen.

I dont care about updates
You shouldn't be so harsh on huawei, because updates are only important if you play on your device. I only use it as a media device, and not for games, and I think there will be sufficient apps for it in the next 3 years. It is also important, that no update is better than ****ty update. I just changed from my Nexus 7 to Huawei mediapad, because there was an update to lollipop. beforethe update everything was smooth,now the device is lagging so hard, I wish I were able to downgrade it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-7/help/nexus-7-unusabable-5-1-t3110720

@Boris An sorry to correct you. But with all those newly found security breaches on the SoC level "no update" is unacceptable. I bought it because Huawei stated that they will update the M2 at least to Marshmallow. That's just ridiculous and causes an enormous fragmentation. I'm so glad that Treble has to be active and implemented on all devices delivered with an Android 8 since this year. Won't buy any device running Android 7 or lower any longer, just to show those OEM that it's time for a change. And Huawei is just dead for me. Never again. Such a bad service...
Treble can realise a better update policy across different OEMs and bring Android nearer to the best practice update policy of Apple, assuring more devices to be other latest Android version and security-patch level.
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DEC 5, 2017 Security Patch was just pushed out to my M2-801W

ZiCott said:
DEC 5, 2017 Security Patch was just pushed out to my M2-801W
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It's sad and ridiculous. The Premium variant is still on 5.1.1 ...
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5m4r7ph0n36uru said:
It's sad and ridiculous. The Premium variant is still on 5.1.1 ...
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6.0 on 801l available, but security patch just from end 2016. Very bad and there is no newer version like B206?

Will post the name, something like B010 was pushed today as a new security patch.Something like 58Mb, with device improvements and security updates.Didnt install it yet.I have the 16gb wifi version of the 10.1 inch M2.Gladly the still update it, now hoping we will ever get a newer emui.Nice tab, very nice but cant share it with my partner for example due to emui 3.1..Happy anyway!

For the M2 801l it's B208 out with march security patch and EMUI 4.0.3. Better than nothing.

Got this update last week-end:
OTA-M2-A01WV100R001C100B008_B010
This improves system stability and security, along with the newest security patches from Google.

i received the "com.huawei.android.hwouc.17784.apk" through the Yalp store, not google playstore...Is it safe to install it and try update?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 - versión global

I'm sorry to be so attentive. But I want to know what is the forum in xda for the smartphone Redmi Note 5 global version with Snapdragon 636 and band 20. Why does not anyone talk about it? I'm lost?
Edit:
When you bought it ... Here is your home .... you can come, we want to create the largest community in the Android world.
https://www.movilesdualsim.com/foros/xiaomi-redmi-note-5.1264/

antonioantuan said:
I'm sorry to be so attentive. But I want to know what is the forum in xda for the smartphone Redmi Note 5 global version with Snapdragon 636 and band 20. Why does not anyone talk about it? I'm lost?
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+1

Since there's no release date for that version it's a gamble. No one knows when or if it's to be released. I'm just as eager as the rest of you guys. Hey I even bought 10 cases for a phone yet to be released

Hampa_D said:
Since there's no release date for that version it's a gamble. No one knows when or if it's to be released. I'm just as eager as the rest of you guys. Hey I even bought 10 cases for a phone yet to be released
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I bought that phone. I hope that one day it will arrive at my house.
Ha ha ja ja

antonioantuan said:
I bought that phone. I hope that one day it will arrive at my house.
Ha ha ja ja
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I preordered Redmi Note 5 Global version and the seller said that it'll be shipped by middle of April "normally".
I hope a Global version forum in XDA will open :fingers-crossed:

bayad said:
I preordered Redmi Note 5 Global version and the seller said that it'll be shipped by middle of April "normally".
I hope a Global version forum in XDA will open :fingers-crossed:
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I would like the same. Where should I go to make the request? Hahaha

bayad said:
I preordered Redmi Note 5 Global version and the seller said that it'll be shipped by middle of April "normally".
I hope a Global version forum in XDA will open :fingers-crossed:
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I would like the same. Where should I go to make the request? Hahaha
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well sellers on like aliexpress and the like don't have a definite release date for the phone, so all it is at this point is a preorder. i mean xiaomi hasn't announced a global release yet.

antonioantuan said:
I would like the same. Where should I go to make the request? Hahaha
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I don't know
Maybe you can request it by PM to a Forum Moderator...

am also waiting for redmi note 5 global version.
guys am new to xiaomi. how is android update on xiaomi? i mean say its released with oreo 8.1 how many major updates do xiami do to their phones? do they stay at oreo or P and Q will get to RN5G anyone with knowledge. how good is xiaomi updating to newer android versions.

raptorddd said:
am also waiting for redmi note 5 global version.
guys am new to xiaomi. how is android update on xiaomi? i mean say its released with oreo 8.1 how many major updates do xiami do to their phones? do they stay at oreo or P and Q will get to RN5G anyone with knowledge. how good is xiaomi updating to newer android versions.
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I think Xiaomi is worse when it's android update.I previously had Redmi 3s prime which was launched with android m and still it is android m.
You can expect android o for Rn5pro.Dont think about P and Q.
But as this device will have project treble support we only can expect higher android versions.
The only reason I chose Xiaomi again because it offer good specs in bugdet and the existence of XDA.

tech4rhm said:
I think Xiaomi is worse when it's android update.I previously had Redmi 3s prime which was launched with android m and still it is android m.
You can expect android o for Rn5pro.Dont think about P and Q.
But as this device will have project treble support we only can expect higher android versions.
The only reason I chose Xiaomi again because it offer good specs in bugdet and the existence of XDA.
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that sucks. thanks for the information.

antonioantuan said:
I'm sorry to be so attentive. But I want to know what is the forum in xda for the smartphone Redmi Note 5 global version with Snapdragon 636 and band 20. Why does not anyone talk about it? I'm lost?
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I'm look for that too since last month! But it seems anyone has the phone yet ??

have you noticed that in alienxpress android version says 7.0 not oreo.? that sucks
question
which are the xiaomi high range phones or flagships. as ive heard RN5G its mid range phone.

raptorddd said:
have you noticed that in alienxpress android version says 7.0 not oreo.? that sucks
question
which are the xiaomi high range phones or flagships. as ive heard RN5G its mid range phone.
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high range -> MI
in aliexpress every seller tells whatever he wants

raptorddd said:
have you noticed that in alienxpress android version says 7.0 not oreo.? that sucks
question
which are the xiaomi high range phones or flagships. as ive heard RN5G its mid range phone.
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I think it's a little error from AliExpress because I've seen in many forums that the Redmi Note 5 Global Version will be on MIUI 9.5/Android 8.1

kodorevi8ulis said:
high range -> MI
in aliexpress every seller tells whatever he wants
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thanks.
maight be a typo from alie xpress then.
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bayad said:
I think it's a little error from AliExpress because I've seen in many forums that the Redmi Note 5 Global Version will be on MIUI 9.5/Android 8.1
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must be a typo then.

raptorddd said:
thanks.
maight be a typo from alie xpress then.
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must be a typo then.
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be careful
some stores/ppl they just say "global" and they actually mean that it's the chinise version with global rom

kodorevi8ulis said:
be careful
some stores/ppl they just say "global" and they actually mean that it's the chinise version with global rom
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thanks ill wait till its available in my country. and be sure that i can get warranty in my country. as i heard many had problems and mi-mexico doesnt have an actual store or reapir shop yet. so many people frustrated that they cannot get any help with a phone that has problems. i need to do a lot of reasearch. or maybe buy online. will see . thanks

raptorddd said:
have you noticed that in alienxpress android version says 7.0 not oreo.? that sucks
question
which are the xiaomi high range phones or flagships. as ive heard RN5G its mid range phone.
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This makes me wonder, Will the rn5 global comes with Indian 5 pro specs or China 5 specs? Coz both global and indian version shares same rom according to md5 hash on mi website.

Ghoul159 said:
This makes me wonder, Will the rn5 global comes with Indian 5 pro specs or China 5 specs? Coz both global and indian version shares same rom according to md5 hash on mi website.
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I'm pretty sure it'll come with chinese specs
You can have a look at the official China version specs here : http://en.miui.com/thread-2130525-1-1.html
And here is the Global version specs :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...artphone-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32854817812.html
For example, you may notice that the global version will have B20 frequency for 4G, unlike the Chinese version, but otherwise they are the same specs as the Chinese version

P20 lite Android 10 (EMUI 10) update status

Hey everyone! ?
In this thread I will update you on anything related to EMUI 10 based on Android 10 Q for the P20 lite.
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is already a good start, but we don't know if this message is just to the general Huawei smartphones, or the P20 lite.
UPDATE 1 - JULY 12TH 2019: Huawei is ready to show its EMUI 10 based on Android Q next month. This might mean earlier release for the current devices, which will result in more time being left for older / budget devices.
Source
UPDATE 2 - JULY 15TH 2019: Today Huawei Central has released a topic talking about what phones will get the EMUI 10. The P20 lite is listed here too, but it is on the list of devices that will probably get it, so not the list of the devices that will get it.
Source
UPDATE 3 - SEPTEMBER 17TH 2019: Great news! We just got an official confirmation that our device will get Android 10 in March 2020.
Source
UPDATE 3.1 - OCTOBER 8TH 2019: The P20 lite is removed from the list on source 3. This doesn't mean it won't come, but keep it in mind.
UPDATE 4 - NOVEMBER 7TH 2019: We are getting EMUI 10 in March 2020. You can copy the link into google translate and select Romainian to your own language. Source
UPDATE 5 - NOVEMBER 27TH 2019: Huawei is not releasing Android 10 for the P20 lite. @ZoufalyP thanks for mentioning
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UPDATE 6 - JANUARY 19TH 2020: Some more proof that they won't be releasing it for the P20 lite.
Source
Thanks @CristianLN and @Inf1n1te for mentioning
UPDATE 7 - JANUARY 21ST 2020: Huawei has officially announced the list of devices getting EMUI 10, with the P20 lite not being listed. If you really want Android 10, you might want to look into custom roms, but know that Huawei's bootloaders are almost impossible to unlock.
Source
UPDATE 8 - FEBRUARY 10TH 2020: Instead of monthly updates, the P20 lite will now get updates every quarter. This probably means that there will be no EMUI 10 like they said earlier.
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UPDATE 9 - FEBRUARY 13TH 2020: Bad news. Very bad news. The P20 lite won't get any updates anymore, not even security ones. No EMUI 10 for us. I thought all Android phones should get at least 2 years of updates. Huawei's decision might make their current status even worse...
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Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch, so there is a bigger chance of them releasing it for us. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version, so take this with a grain of salt.
If you have any questions about EMUI 9.1, please ask them on this thread from @ars_chelsea, there are tons of people helping you there. Here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567 - Also, please let me know about any updates of EMUI 10 by commenting on the main post or sending me a dm so I can add it to the main post.

If this comes out, this might come next year or even more, you saw how long it took for pie to come out.

Zep0th said:
If this comes out, this might come next year or even more, you saw how long it took for pie to come out.
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Pie is already out? i'm still having android 8 on my p20 LITE
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Zapthos said:
Hey everyone!
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use of the device
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is very nice to see, it's the first time they could actually update their lower tier devices a second time. Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version.
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I'v heard that the lite version get only one update i don't know if it's true or not

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Pie is already out? i'm still having android 8 on my p20 LITE
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I'v heard that the lite version get only one update i don't know if it's true or not
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1. Yes, open HiCare and click updates. It should be available there.
2. Normally they gave 1 update for every lite phone, but this one cost more at launch then the normal ones from Huawei. That's also a bigger chance of them releasing it, but it will probably come later.

Zapthos said:
1. Yes, open HiCare and click updates. It should be available there.
2. Normally they gave 1 update for every lite phone, but this one cost more at launch then the normal ones from Huawei. That's also a bigger chance of them releasing it, but it will probably come later.
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I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?

elontusk2334 said:
I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?
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Maybe it's in HiSuite. If it's not there yet, it's not available for your country / carrier.

Zapthos said:
Maybe it's in HiSuite. If it's not there yet, it's not available for your country / carrier.
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will it be avalaible ?
and what if i change the vpn to a country where they have the update will i be able to get it then?

elontusk2334 said:
I just opened "update and rollback" in HiCare but it says there's no update?
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Are you sure? It should be out for all devices by now. You just have to open the HiCare application in your device and look for update section. Rollback is an option which HiSuite has on computers AFAIK.

elontusk2334 said:
will it be avalaible ?
and what if i change the vpn to a country where they have the update will i be able to get it then?
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For everyone it will come, originally it would release in the end of July, but some people like me already got it in May. If you still can't update in the end of this month, you should contact Huawei about it. And no, a VPN won't help you, because it looks at the IMEI number. Also, it's only available for the ANE-LX1 and some ANE-LX3 models I think.

Hi everyone
This thread leads to Android Q status
My thread leads to any updates on Android Pie which is already released globally, but "released/launched" means that the OTA's have started to Roll out in phases, on some countries it will be slower and for some Single SIM devices and most of the carrier locked ones will have the pie update a bit later just like any other update they had in the past.
Link to thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567
If you have doughts about it just come to my thread and discuss it there either with me or with other experienced member
Thank you,
AS

Main post updated

I've found some more info, read update 2 on the main post for more info.

Huawei already confirmed it we are not getting it

Apher said:
Huawei already confirmed it we are not getting it
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Do you have any source(s) for this?

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Do you have any source(s) for this?
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When huawei replied to the questions the last one was about P30 PRO NOT GETTIN ANDROID Q and they said
We are confident that our most popular devices, including the P30 series, will be able to access Android Q. We have been working with third parties for many months to ensure devices will be able to receive Android Q updates. Technical preparations and testing has already begun for over 17 devices. In fact our Mate 20 Pro has already been given approval to receive Android Q as and when it is released by Google.
Here is the list of the products we have submitted to upgrade to Android Q
P30 Pro
P30
Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
P30 lite
P smart 2019
P smart+ 2019
P smart Z
Mate 20 X
Mate 20 X (5G)
P20 Pro
P20
Mate 10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
Mate 10
Mate 20 Lite
But 1 year of update support wtf?

Apher said:
When huawei replied to the questions the last one was about P30 PRO NOT GETTIN ANDROID Q and they said
We are confident that our most popular devices, including the P30 series, will be able to access Android Q. We have been working with third parties for many months to ensure devices will be able to receive Android Q updates. Technical preparations and testing has already begun for over 17 devices. In fact our Mate 20 Pro has already been given approval to receive Android Q as and when it is released by Google.
Here is the list of the products we have submitted to upgrade to Android Q
P30 Pro
P30
Mate 20
Mate 20 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 20 RS
P30 lite
P smart 2019
P smart+ 2019
P smart Z
Mate 20 X
Mate 20 X (5G)
P20 Pro
P20
Mate 10 Pro
PORSCHE DESIGN Mate 10
Mate 10
Mate 20 Lite
But 1 year of update support wtf?
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Yeah, it's kinda weird that we only get 1 year, but for a budget phone this is very good compared to others from that time, so they probably lowered software support. I will still keep the thread open incase Huawei decides to change things.

Zapthos said:
Yeah, it's kinda weird that we only get 1 year, but for a budget phone this is very good compared to others from that time, so they probably lowered software support. I will still keep the thread open incase Huawei decides to change things.
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Yeah i think they Will do it

Apher said:
Yeah i think they Will do it
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Or we might get HarmonyOS (new os by huawei)

Apher said:
Or we might get HarmonyOS (new os by huawei)
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No, they will only release it to upcoming devices, it they will even use it at all.

Zapthos said:
Hey everyone! ?
In this thread I will update you on anything related to EMUI 10 based on Android 10 Q for the P20 lite.
I've found some interesting information regarding Android Q on the P20 lite. I've attached a screenshot of something I keep on getting when I open HiCare. This is in Dutch, but I will translate it for you. It says:
5 promises for carefree use
1. Use apps
2. Update apps
3. Security updates
4. Service
5. Android Q
This is already a good start, but we don't know if this message is just to the general Huawei smartphones, or the P20 lite.
UPDATE 1 - JULY 12TH 2019: Huawei is ready to show its EMUI 10 based on Android Q next month. This might mean earlier release for the current devices, which will result in more time being left for older / budget devices.
Source
UPDATE 2 - JULY 15TH 2019: Today Huawei Central has released a topic talking about what phones will get the EMUI 10. The P20 lite is listed here too, but it is on the list of devices that will probably get it, so not the list of the devices that will get it.
Source
Ofcourse, the P20 lite isn't €200-€300 like Huawei's previous lite series, it was €400 at launch, so there is a bigger chance of them releasing it for us. I can't confirm anything about this since it's really early and the Android Q hasn't launched a stable version, so take this with a grain of salt.
If you have any questions about EMUI 9.1, please ask them on this thread from @ars_chelsea, there are tons of people helping you there. Here's the link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-lite/how-to/android-pie-update-status-huawei-t3836567 - Also, please let me know about any updates of EMUI 10 by commenting on the main post or sending me a dm so I can add it to the main post.
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Maybe we would get EMUI 10 In 2020 Q2 https://www.gizchina.com/2019/09/08...-table-announced-find-your-phone-in-the-list/

Automatic light dimmer

Hey folks
I bought my first M20X in November 2018.
It was crashed ½ year ago, so sad.
Then I bought a Samsung s21 ultra, had it 1 month, did not like Sammy any longer, hate the OS and the display size hmmm to small.
Then I got my xiaomi mi 11 ultra 1½month ago, I liked it better then the S21u BUT missed my good old M20X which still is a hardcore phone in my eyes.
I bought a new one 8gb 256gm Chinese version with a global rom on Aliexpress
It work absolutely 100% like my old global M20X Hong Kong version, no Chinese stuff at all.
It surprised me the M20X forum still is active here.. Awesome, not much, but still.
Big story yes, for a tiny question.
Every time I restart my M20X is set as automatic light dimmer grrrrr, don't want that.
I remember the same problem in 2018, but how to fix it, I don't remember and can't find anything about it...
Anyone in here know what to do ??

Rly no one in here have a solution?

BigDisplay said:
Rly no one in here have a solution?
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Hey.. found this. You need to be on no higher than 9.1 for this to work. If you've already upgraded you need to perform a rollback using Hisuite...
How to Unlock Bootloader on Huawei Mate 20 X? Official Unlock Guide!
In this article, I will demonstrate how to unlock the bootloader on Huawei Mate 20 X smartphone. So, the company launched this smartphone and we are going to demonstrate this tutorial guide. Now, let us directly jump to step by step guide on how to unlock
www.techdroidtips.com
These 2 sites sell you the unlock code for a fee...
FunkyHuawei
funkyhuawei.club
Huawei Bootloader Unlock service (All New Models / New Firmwares) - Ministry Of Solutions
Huawei Bootloader unlock service for all new models, P20, P20 Pro, Mate 20, Mate 20 Lite and many other models are supported, Mate 10 Pro with latest security also supported
ministryofsolutions.com

Hey
Thx but I have the highest update you can get to this phone. And I'm happy for this, because it gives me all i need. I don't even use my xiaomi mi 11 ultra... I had it for around 3 weeks now, but this tiny display is hard to work with
And most amazing part I got 2 security updates the last 5-6 weeks, it surprised me a lot

BigDisplay said:
Hey
Thx but I have the highest update you can get to this phone. And I'm happy for this, because it gives me all i need. I don't even use my xiaomi mi 11 ultra... I had it for around 3 weeks now, but this tiny display is hard to work with
And most amazing part I got 2 security updates the last 5-6 weeks, it surprised me a lot
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Hey,
Kinda confused here. Do you have the chinese version? Because I noticed you have 11.0.0.155. But I'm on 11.0.0.142 on C636. How were you able to get 155 when i dont?

Hi
Yes i have a Chinese version 256gb 8gb EU rom version and I bought it on Aliexpress like this.
So it's really a upgrade vs my first M20X C636 Hong Kong version
Took 3 weeks to be delivered.
And as I told, I still get security updates for it
Take a look
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mOjxkpz

BigDisplay said:
Yes i have a Chinese version 256gb 8gb EU rom version and I bought it on Aliexpress like this.
So it's really a upgrade vs my first M20X C636 Hong Kong version
Took 3 weeks to be delivered.
And as I told, I still get security updates for it
Take a look
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Ok thats what i thought.
Today I tried the samsung note 20 ultra at a store. I have to admit it looks very good! It may be a bit smaller than the 20x but its still a big phone with an amazing sharp bright screen. I'm very tempted into selling my 20x and buying the note 20 ultra instead. Very tempted.

I understand you, tried the same with S21 ultra BUT, for me the display is much smaller and the battery time sucks big time vs M20X and that's enough for me to go back to my beloved M20X.
And I think the same will happen with Mi 11 ultra. When I compare speed etc, I don't feel any big difference at all. So M20X is still 95% up to date.
But wish you good luck then

Question Can we install Global Rom on Chinese version?

If I buy the chinese version of Honot Magic 4 Ultimate (Or Honor Magic 4 Pro Plus), will I be able to install Global Rom in it?
I am not sure if Bootloader unlocking/ rooting are possible on this device yet.

The better question:
Can we install play store without the hassle of magic pro 3?

The chinese version already comes with Play store, so that is not an issue.
But I want to be able to install the Global ROM on the Chinese phone, I am not sure if that is possible yet.

droidkoder said:
The chinese version already comes with Play store, so that is not an issue.
But I want to be able to install the Global ROM on the Chinese phone, I am not sure if that is possible yet.
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Are you sure? Chinese vendors are saying that it doesn't come with it.

i saw a lot of videos where on the magic 4 pro there was google installed on it. i bought the ultimate yesterday, can't wait to have it in my hands. hoping with google, but if not there are some workarounds like on the huawei p50 pro
found this maybe it works on ultimate https://www.techyloud.com/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-honor-magic4-lite/

valerio.tosti said:
i saw a lot of videos where on the magic 4 pro there was google installed on it. i bought the ultimate yesterday, can't wait to have it in my hands. hoping with google, but if not there are some workarounds like on the huawei p50 pro
found this maybe it works on ultimate https://www.techyloud.com/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-honor-magic4-lite/
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From what I understand, the problem is this:
Honor phones that are released in China (Chinese variants) don't have GMS pre installed and it's nearly impossible to install them. Why? Because apparently those China models for some reason still use some HUAWEI code in the software!
A reviewer from China - Michael Elsegood, said the following regarding GMS installation on chinese phones:
"Most Chinese brands you are able to install but because of Honors use of Huawei’s code it still doesn’t work here in China unfortunately"
video here
Global variants are different, they come with Google services pre installed.
But what global Honor phones are there? Honor Magic 3/3 Pro? Nope. Magic 3 Pro Plus? Nope. Honor Magic 4 Pro? No, still not out yet in Europe and there's not even an official release date. As of right now, we only have the crappy mid rangers and low end phones such as Honor Magic 4 Lite and Honor 50.
I'm pretty sure the Honor Magic 4 Ultimate will be CHINA EXCLUSIVE, meaning no Google services... Sure the UNOFFICIAL WORKAROUNDS to install google MAY still work, but there's no certainty... It's a big risk to buy such an expensive phone. Just my thoughts.
And yeah, some tech reviewers uploaded hands-on videos on YouTube with the international (non-China) model of the Magic4 Pro, and that's why it had Google apps and Google Play Store visible on the home screen.
I'm by no means an expert on the matter, just sharing my observations from everything I've read.

well, it is like it is, had the p50 pro global, and used only gspace or chinese ourplay. but found a lot of alternatives that work great. my other thing is, i'm scaried that other launchers can't be installed. now i bought the phone already but i had an older honor phone with chinese firmware and i couldn't install an other launcher. that was a big bummer for me

valerio.tosti said:
well, it is like it is, had the p50 pro global, and used only gspace or chinese ourplay. but found a lot of alternatives that work great. my other thing is, i'm scaried that other launchers can't be installed. now i bought the phone already but i had an older honor phone with chinese firmware and i couldn't install an other launcher. that was a big bummer for me
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Yes, many Chinese manufacturers make it impossible to change the stock launcher so I wouldn't be surprised if it's the case.
According to Honor UK, the Magic 4 Pro and other devices are coming on May 12th. No idea about other countries. And there is no word on the Magic 4 Ultimate, so it's most likely gonna be kept for China only.
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valerio.tosti said:
i saw a lot of videos where on the magic 4 pro there was google installed on it. i bought the ultimate yesterday, can't wait to have it in my hands. hoping with google, but if not there are some workarounds like on the huawei p50 pro
found this maybe it works on ultimate https://www.techyloud.com/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-honor-magic4-lite/
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i got mine as well, any luck with google play? i couldn't Install by the link you provided

ramesh_balkrish said:
i got mine as well, any luck with google play? i couldn't Install by the link you provided
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have you tried with gspace? i think that's the only way

valerio.tosti said:
have you tried with gspace? i think that's the only way
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It didn't work I'll try again.. Any particular links you can suggest me?

Error message through "Our Play"

valerio.tosti said:
have you tried with gspace? i think that's the only way
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Error message with Gspace is here

Global version confirmed but no ultimate on the list. Seems like the ultimate will remain a China only version.
[News] The Magic 4 Pro obtains GMS certification | HONOR CLUB (Global)
Hello all HONOR fans, Yesterday evening, Google updated its list of smartphones that are compatible with GMS (Google Mobile Services) and therefore obtain Google Play. Here is the list of smartphones for HONOR: As you can see, the HONOR Magic 4 Pro obtains this certification for supermarkets, so...
www.hihonor.com

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Global version confirmed but no ultimate on the list. Seems like the ultimate will remain a China only version.
[News] The Magic 4 Pro obtains GMS certification | HONOR CLUB (Global)
Hello all HONOR fans, Yesterday evening, Google updated its list of smartphones that are compatible with GMS (Google Mobile Services) and therefore obtain Google Play. Here is the list of smartphones for HONOR: As you can see, the HONOR Magic 4 Pro obtains this certification for supermarkets, so...
www.hihonor.com
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And seems there's no workaround solution in sight (

If the bootloader can be unlocked then there will be a workaround

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If the bootloader can be unlocked then there will be a workaround
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Any suggestions on how to do?

Some updates
1. OurPlay : initial installation didn't work, contacted their customer service and they were great. It's working. I can't for some reason install Chrome.
2. Gspace : doesn't work, same error message as i shared earlier, contacted their customer service, zero response.

I have been patiently waiting like everyone else for magic pro 4/ultimate to come out in the UK. I was told that they will be released for pre order tomorrow on the honor website site here in the UK. Only includes the Cyan/black colours. Also something else which kinda pissed me off was that they are only releasing a 256gb and 8GB ram version. Not even a 512gb/12gb ram version at the moment. Im trying to replace my Huawei p30Pro which has the same ram and hard disk space. Seems kinda stupid really, you think if it was a flagship they would release the high ends.
Also I did try to also speak to the guys on ebay selling the 512gb ones in hong kong, they said they cant install as global version ROM on the phone yet. i don't fancy using G space etc, had enough issues with it on my huawei tablet, in the end I sold it

tried gspace and some apps work, like tinder, dazn and gmail, all other apps don't work, but i don't necessary need them. For youtube i use vanced and it works grat. The unique app i can't get to work is netflix. Does someone has a solution?