Hello, I see it's a bit dead here but I hope it becomes active soon enough.
Anyway, was wondering if anyone has had any luck with the global rom version on your chinese devices?
Im looking for the same answer as well. Im deliberating between the OP8 Pro and the standard X2 but at the moment Im swaying to the OP8 based on availability of roms and basics like cases!
Id also be interested to learn if by flashing the global rom on a chinese unit if it would lose dual sim support??
I have both the oneplus 8 Pro and the Oppo find x2 pro Chinese variants.
Flash to the UK firmware on the oneplus and it works perfectly. The oppo is another story, can't flash the global firmware yet and the Chinese one is a bit of a nightmare.
I think I'm keeping the oneplus but the X2 Pro does have a brilliant camera.
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Hey guys, I'm planning to buy a new phone in the next few days and I've decided on the note 5. however, I've noticed that there are different variants of it( standard note 5 , note 5 pro , note 5 ai dual cameras) and I got confused, furthermore, I can't order it online (not available where I live) and I'd have to buy it from a retailer and most of them don't even know the difference between the variants (the one available here is probably note 5 ai dual camera) , so my questions are :
1- Is there a way to verify the variant before I buy it , like a code-name on the box or something ? ( also, if you can provide codenames for each variant, I'd be very happy :fingers-crossed: )
2- Since having custom software support is a deal breaker for me, which one of these variants has the best support here on xda
and if you can link each variant's forums, I'd be very grateful.
3- Will the device ever get official Android P ?
4- How good is the device in terms of performance ? ( Ui fluidity specifically and not games )
Thanks in advance !
xkifah said:
Hey guys, I'm planning to buy a new phone in the next few days and I've decided on the note 5. however, I've noticed that there are different variants of it( standard note 5 , note 5 pro , note 5 ai dual cameras) and I got confused, furthermore, I can't order it online (not available where I live) and I'd have to buy it from a retailer and most of them don't even know the difference between the variants (the one available here is probably note 5 ai dual camera) , so my questions are :
1- Is there a way to verify the variant before I buy it , like a code-name on the box or something ? ( also, if you can provide codenames for each variant, I'd be very happy :fingers-crossed: )
2- Since having custom software support is a deal breaker for me, which one of these variants has the best support here on xda
and if you can link each variant's forums, I'd be very grateful.
3- Will the device ever get official Android P ?
4- How good is the device in terms of performance ? ( Ui fluidity specifically and not games )
Thanks in advance !
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1. codename is whyred. if you not in china or india get the one that says global version. the china ai and the global ai its the same only the china has less bands used in other countries. the one for india is for india country.
so name are different but is the same. example redmi note5 ai china/global same phone global has more bands.
redmi note5 pro is india's region same phone except front camera global/china has front 13 mpx. while india has 20 mpx. just make sure its redmi note5 global version with dual camera and front 13 mpx. whyred. the one with single camera codename is vince. or yet paste link here and will tell you.
2. support for roms is good lots of roms.. NOTE that global version and india redmi note5 pro both share the same rom and firmware. both global version and note5 pro share the forum this is the correct forum.
3. am new to xiaomi so it was released with oreo. so apparently all mid range phones in redmi only get 1 android update. so i assume we will get official android P.
4. to me its okey in 9.5 in miui 10 retunrning from recents to home it lags a bit.
Thank you very much ! this was very informative and it's exactly what I needed !
I have been away in the wilderness for the past 5 years and I am trying to get back into customs roms.
I purchased from Amazon UK the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, so I assume this is classed is the Pro version.... its 3GB/32GB model
After doing some research on the forum. Is it true to say that the Stock Miui rom is the most stable rom? I am currenly on Miui 10.
Its nice but I would prefer stock android/pixel port with everything working plus gcam.
I Would prefer Oreo until Pie is stable enough, but after doing some further reading I get the feeling that Oreo based roms aren't stable or have I misread.
Thanks
owen1978 said:
I have been away in the wilderness for the past 5 years and I am trying to get back into customs roms.
I purchased from Amazon UK the Xiaomi Redmi Note 5, so I assume this is classed is the Pro version.... its 3GB/32GB model
After doing some research on the forum. Is it true to say that the Stock Miui rom is the most stable rom? I am currenly on Miui 10.
Its nice but I would prefer stock android/pixel port with everything working plus gcam.
I Would prefer Oreo until Pie is stable enough, but after doing some further reading I get the feeling that Oreo based roms aren't stable or have I misread.
Thanks
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Been on Pixel Expirience pie for over 2 months, more than stable enough for daily use. Didnt encounter any bugs, everythings working, just heard that cast is not working, but cant confirm as i dont use it. Most stable is ofcourse OEM soft, in this case miui. Wont recommend gcam as its not stable, atleast for global version front camera is bugged. If you start flashing various gcam patches this forum is full of, youll probably end up with same bugged gcam AND it will give you extra troubles, like no sound etc. Pixel Expirience without any modifications and patches works well. Btw "pro" version is only for india, they have different front camera hardware and gcam seems to be working well on it, there is also AI version which is exactly the same as global version, just with less network bands support.
Thanks for the reply...
gsmarena has my phone as a Note 5 Pro its has the 636 chipset.... Am i in the correct forum? should I be in the note 5 / note 5 plus forum???
owen1978 said:
Thanks for the reply...
gsmarena has my phone as a Note 5 Pro its has the 636 chipset.... Am i in the correct forum? should I be in the note 5 / note 5 plus forum???
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No, its the same phone, but as i said, pro moniker is only used in india. Global model is just redmi note 5. Global and chinese versions are identical, apart from global supporting more network bands. Pro version is same as Global, but has different front camera hardware for some reason. If im not mistaken, it has 20mpx, while global/china uses 12mpx front sensor. They all support same roms tho, and all have same codename, which is "whyred". This forum is for whyred. Note5/5 plus is another device, it uses snapdragon 625 and has single back camera. I know, naming scheme is ridiculously confusing, but thats xiaomi, its not the first time. They use different names in different regions, and release many similar devices.
Hi all,
I have been deliberating between the Oppo Find X2 and the OP8 Pro.....but one thing that is obvious here in the UK at least is the serious lack of cases available for Oppo Handsets. I have been looking more at the X2 as opposed to the pro simply based on price but Im struggling to find a single case for the standard X2? I asked one of the sellers if its the same as the pro but they advised not....is this correct?
Hello guys,
I intend to use the OP 9RT in Brazil buying from here:
https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005003395769541.html?spm=a2g0o.placeorder.0.0.3e906f4e7pHARF&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2bra
I would like to know if this "global ROM" version will come with ColorOS or OxygenOS? If it comes with ColorOS, is there a way to switch to OxygenOS by official means? No root in the case? Will all functions work? Including 4g/5g?
andretiton said:
Hello guys,
I intend to use the OP 9RT in Brazil buying from here:
https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/1005003395769541.html?spm=a2g0o.placeorder.0.0.3e906f4e7pHARF&mp=1&gatewayAdapt=glo2bra
I would like to know if this "global ROM" version will come with ColorOS or OxygenOS? If it comes with ColorOS, is there a way to switch to OxygenOS by official means? No root in the case? Will all functions work? Including 4g/5g?
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Hey. It's possible to switch from color to oxygen and back as many times as u wish. Basic computer knowledge just required. Therefore this shipper will do it for you, as it said on page.
Btw. i'd recommend you to take 9pro or 9r or 9 (clean) instead of RT. 9rt has(global) oxygen 11 right now, while oxygen 13 dev anounced for 10pro. They just started closed beta 12 for 9rt. More than that, i found oppo's color os better designed. Battery life also not that much fancy. I am a bit disappointed with oneplus. I wish i took pixel instead.
dekimori said:
Hey. It's possible to switch from color to oxygen and back as many times as u wish. Basic computer knowledge just required. Therefore this shipper will do it for you, as it said on page.
Btw. i'd recommend you to take 9pro or 9r or 9 (clean) instead of RT. 9rt has(global) oxygen 11 right now, while oxygen 13 dev anounced for 10pro. They just started closed beta 12 for 9rt. More than that, i found oppo's color os better designed. Battery life also not that much fancy. I am a bit disappointed with oneplus. I wish i took pixel instead.
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Hey dekimori, tks for reply.
You mean then that the global version ROM already comes with Oxygen, is that it? So coloros is only in Chinese ROM? In this case I couldn't understand why you recommend me not getting the 9RT? Could you try to explain better?
andretiton said:
Hey dekimori, tks for reply.
You mean then that the global version ROM already comes with Oxygen, is that it? So coloros is only in Chinese ROM? In this case I couldn't understand why you recommend me not getting the 9RT? Could you try to explain better?
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Yes, India version (global) comes with Oxy 11 - model m110, and Chinese one m111 with ColorOs. There are most likely a chinese version which shipper himself change to Oxy.
I not recomend you 9rt becouse of the slowest update in all 9, Nord, and even 8 series. While everybody already on Android 12, 9rt is still Android 11. Also for thirsty battery consumption.
dekimori said:
Yes, India version (global) comes with Oxy 11 - model m110, and Chinese one m111 with ColorOs. There are most likely a chinese version which shipper himself change to Oxy.
I not recomend you 9rt becouse of the slowest update in all 9, Nord, and even 8 series. While everybody already on Android 12, 9rt is still Android 11. Also for thirsty battery consumption.
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Tks, I understod now. The problem is that the 10 series is 50% more expensive, out of my budget
Guys, apart from the problem mentioned by our colleague @dekimori , is there anything else for which you guys don't recommend the OP 9rt?
I would recommend 9RT for the best modem. It really has the strongest WiFi and mobile network connectivity over other OP9 models, even 9Pro. Please note a topic about 5g in USA. Looks like there are issues with indian OOS firmware in connecting US 5g. 5g uses different bands in different countries, so model for one market may work not as perfect as expected in country out of this market.
Personally I use it in country where 5g is not started yet. With 3g/4g it works perfect. I'm comparing with OP5, and it is notable better!
Specs wise I would like to get OnePlus 11 but I've been seeing some info that maybe custom roms won't be coming. Any guidance is appreciated.
The Pixel 7 Pro definitely has more development. OnePlus made it difficult to recover from bricking so many developers have passed them up. A OnePlus 11 running LineageOS or AOSP based ROM would be amazing though.
Get a OnePlus 9 Pro. Comparable CPU, faster GPU with better support than Mali, display is kind of a wash (it's dimmer on the OnePlus but people tend to think the colors are better than the Pixel 7 Pro), much better modem, $600 new on Amazon or you can get them pretty cheap on Swappa and there are a ton of custom ROMs as well as unbricking tools available in case you need them. Don't buy the T-Mobile model though, you'll be hating life. Just get the regular unlocked model, LE2125.
Peep the OnePlus 9 Pro forum and see just how much dev support the thing has.
OnePlus 9 Pro
The OnePlus 9 Pro is a 6.7" phone with a 1440x3216p 120Hz display. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset is paired with 8/12GB of RAM and 128/256GB of storage. The main camera is 48+8+50+2MP and the selfie camera is 16MP. The battery has a 4,500mAh capacity.
forum.xda-developers.com
If you want privacy, Pixel 7 Pro with Graphene OS.
Oneplus 9 pro is still great.
So far nobody is recommending OP11. So you guys don't feel very confident about OP11 custom rom prospects?
bird333 said:
So far nobody is recommending OP11. So you guys don't feel very confident about OP11 custom rom prospects?
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Not without a recovery tool being available. Just look at the 10 Pro and 10T before it that didn't have one either.
As long as there is nothing like MSM Tools, noone will recommend Oneplus'es new flagship phone Oneplus 10 Pro upwards.
OnePlus 9 pro seems like it'll be the only OP device with support for ROMs. I like the 9 pro. It's been a good phone. Soon as I can sell my S22 ultra I'll be going back to it more than likely.