Hi all,
I've managed to do a bad restore with TWRP on my RN5AI (M1803E7SG ) and need a new qcn or a backup of the modem and baseband files. If you have either of these, please share it with me
Thanks
i think it's illegal to change imei here in xda but op was able to fix it.
Hello!
Will you be so kind and tell me, is it possible in that way convert redmi note 5 ai to redmi note 5 global but of course without any illegal activities?
I'm just asking is it possible?!
By illegal activities i mean that i don't wish to change IMEI or anything like that, i would just like to convert phone for chinese market in to phone for global market.
Thank You all and again i'm sorry if i'm offending somebody with this question or ask something stupid.
Afaik if someone share their EFS, and you use it to restore it to your phone; you will copy all the imei information from them. So no one is going to share it with you. You are on your own then. Unless there is a method to edit the IMEI, baseband etc to the same value as written on your box.
You also don't want to use other user IMEI as well, just like other don't want to. If there are 2 devices share the same IMEI, it is possible that they can be banned from the network. Or maybe in a very small possibility of the universe, you will deal with the unknown things. If the other doppleganger device do something bad using their cellphone, you can face the trouble too, as you phone has the same IMEI.
Yes!
I know all this!
Of course!
My intention is that I would like to convert this phone from version which is sold in China (aka AI) to Global version which is sold on EU market! That's it and that's all I would like to achieve!
IMEI change is possible, an I will naturally use original IMEI values from the phone and box.
Anyhow, thank you!
keljian said:
Hi all,
I've managed to do a bad restore with TWRP on my RN5AI (M1803E7SG ) and need a new qcn or a backup of the modem and baseband files. If you have either of these, please share it with me
Thanks
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I have found "blank" qcm files (without entered IMEI) for restoring!
This is Indonesian MIUI site!
Here is the link for bunch of qcn files!
Use this and save Your self!
Please give is info did you have success!
You can change the IMEI in the qcn file, anyhow this issue has been resolved with the help of another user here. He provided an edited qcn file with my IMEI numbers
keljian said:
You can change the IMEI in the qcn file, anyhow this issue has been resolved with the help of another user here. He provided an edited qcn file with my IMEI numbers
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That's a true life saver!!! At my previous phone, when we screw up the IMEI, we are on our own. Editing the IMEI only give temporary effect, will be resetted every factory reset. This should give a permanent value.
Do you edit the bluetooth address and wifi mac address as well? Or those address are intact? (0C:98:38:xx:xx:xx something?)
Thanks for trying. IMEI editing topic is a very rare case, and I usually also don't want to deal with (can cause problem later). Should bookmark this in case someday some other users need this.
Jehonan said:
Yes!
I know all this!
Of course!
My intention is that I would like to convert this phone from version which is sold in China (aka AI) to Global version which is sold on EU market! That's it and that's all I would like to achieve!
IMEI change is possible, an I will naturally use original IMEI values from the phone and box.
Anyhow, thank you!
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Both china (AI version) and global has the same hardware. Only India version has different camera setup. All three version can flash the same Global Stable (latest is MIUI 9.5.17.0). I have seen so many buy china/global version and has migrated from one to another without problem. China ROM difference is it doesn't have playstore installed, while Global has it. So to migrate to Global version, simply flash global ROM MIUI 9.5.17.0, no IMEI changes needed. Just remember not to flash the latest MIUI 10 (8.7.9/10), as it has anti rollback protection. As usual, YMMV, DWYOR.
Desmanto said:
That's a true life saver!!! At my previous phone, when we screw up the IMEI, we are on our own. Editing the IMEI only give temporary effect, will be resetted every factory reset. This should give a permanent value.
Do you edit the bluetooth address and wifi mac address as well? Or those address are intact? (0C:98:38:xx:xx:xx something?)
Thanks for trying. IMEI editing topic is a very rare case, and I usually also don't want to deal with (can cause problem later). Should bookmark this in case someday some other users need this.
Both china (AI version) and global has the same hardware. Only India version has different camera setup. All three version can flash the same Global Stable (latest is MIUI 9.5.17.0). I have seen so many buy china/global version and has migrated from one to another without problem. China ROM difference is it doesn't have playstore installed, while Global has it. So to migrate to Global version, simply flash global ROM MIUI 9.5.17.0, no IMEI changes needed. Just remember not to flash the latest MIUI 10 (8.7.9/10), as it has anti rollback protection. As usual, YMMV, DWYOR.
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First, let mi thank you for your time, effort and explanations!
Second, here I will go from the end and say that I already know big deal of this you have said to me and that my only reason to do this "operation" of transferring Chinese to Global version is possibility of bootloader lock. As I understand, if one unlock bootloader, like me, to be able to install Global version of ROM, then you stay without lock possibility, and with this without Google Play Store certification.
If I'm wrong here, please tell!
I myself also, don't have time and wish to go in this avanture!
And yes, I don't want to deal with rooting to be able to achieve certification! I wish stock ROM, without anny third party stuff!
Thank you!!!
Jehonan said:
First, let mi thank you for your time, effort and explanations!
Second, here I will go from the end and say that I already know big deal of this you have said to me and that my only reason to do this "operation" of transferring Chinese to Global version is possibility of bootloader lock. As I understand, if one unlock bootloader, like me, to be able to install Global version of ROM, then you stay without lock possibility, and with this without Google Play Store certification.
If I'm wrong here, please tell!
I myself also, don't have time and wish to go in this avanture!
And yes, I don't want to deal with rooting to be able to achieve certification! I wish stock ROM, without anny third party stuff!
Thank you!!!
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If what you want to achieve is the device certification, than I don't know exactly the detail. I bought the official version from my country, which is the same as global version, certified. UBL + TWRP + Magisk, still certified (magisk has patched it for me). But some China version (dubbed as RN5 AI), don't have playstore from the beginning. So most likely the phone is uncertified if you choose to use the stock ROM from China. (I don't know the exact detail, let me confirm with other user, takes some time). No other way then, modification is a must. Should flash Global Version, and probably need to TWRP and Magisk to get the certification.
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If what you want to achieve is the device certification, than I don't know exactly the detail. I bought the official version from my country, which is the same as global version, certified. UBL + TWRP + Magisk, still certified (magisk has patched it for me). But some China version (dubbed as RN5 AI), don't have playstore from the beginning. So most likely the phone is uncertified if you choose to use the stock ROM from China. (I don't know the exact detail, let me confirm with other user, takes some time). No other way then, modification is a must. Should flash Global Version, and probably need to TWRP and Magisk to get the certification.
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Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
Jehonan said:
Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
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OK.
Follow this guide:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-eu-releases-unofficial-miui-10-for-xiaomi-devices/
keljian said:
OK.
Follow this guide:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-eu-releases-unofficial-miui-10-for-xiaomi-devices/
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Thank You, but this dosen't solve anything.
This is not intention or direction in which i would like to go (custom ROM).
Few years earlier maybe, but now, i have give up from all of this "games". "Give" me stock ROM and some way to remove bloatware and that's all i need. I don't have ether time or interest for this (life, wife, kids, nature....)
Big help will be "just" a few informations .
1. Is it enough "just" qcn file from M1803E7SG with changed IMEI values from my phone, so that my phone MEE7S would be recognized as M1803E7SG?
2. Is RAM value in ROM universal or it must be exactly specified? I have a phone with 6 Gb RAM and 64 Gb of storage.
3. Must one change /EFS and /Modem partitions accordingly with qcn file (if i'm not mistaken, these partition will be reflashed with new ROM flashing isn't it)?
Thank You all in advance if You can help me with some useful advice!
Jehonan said:
Big help will be "just" a few informations .
1. Is it enough "just" qcn file from M1803E7SG with changed IMEI values from my phone, so that my phone MEE7S would be recognized as M1803E7SG?
2. Is RAM value in ROM universal or it must be exactly specified? I have a phone with 6 Gb RAM and 64 Gb of storage.
3. Must one change /EFS and /Modem partitions accordingly with qcn file (if i'm not mistaken, these partition will be reflashed with new ROM flashing isn't it)?
Thank You all in advance if You can help me with some useful advice!
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1. I can't answer that. I know that the M1803E7SG differs from the MEI7S in terms of QCN file, and therefore probably hardware - if you flash a MEI7S QCN on a M1803E7SG, the cell modem won't connect. I would like to try to see if the M1803E7SH qcn can be flashed to the M1803ESG to enable band 28, but I don't know anyone with the H version.
2. Universal - the OS picks up the ram in the kernel.
3. The EFS/Modem folders are overwritten with the QCN file - they are not affected by rom flashing, but can be modifed/written to by TWRP.
Re the .eu version of the rom, it's effectively a universal rom without as much bloatware. It is based on the xiaomi sources and would give you exactly what you're asking for. If you want a stock rom, then this is the closest. If you want to remove the bloatware yourself and use a stock rom, that's fine also. Do what works for you.
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1. I can't answer that. I know that the M1803E7SG differs from the MEI7S in terms of QCN file, and therefore probably hardware - if you flash a MEI7S QCN on a M1803E7SG, the cell modem won't connect. I would like to try to see if the M1803E7SH qcn can be flashed to the M1803ESG to enable band 28, but I don't know anyone with the H version.
2. Universal - the OS picks up the ram in the kernel.
3. The EFS/Modem folders are overwritten with the QCN file - they are not affected by rom flashing, but can be modifed/written to by TWRP.
Re the .eu version of the rom, it's effectively a universal rom without as much bloatware. It is based on the xiaomi sources and would give you exactly what you're asking for. If you want a stock rom, then this is the closest. If you want to remove the bloatware yourself and use a stock rom, that's fine also. Do what works for you.
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Huh!
Here is obviously some type of miscommunication!
My phone Model Number is MEE7S!
I would like to "convert" him to Model Number M1803E7SG which is counterpart of the same phone, "just" Global version!
These are hardware identical phones except enabled bands!!!
And yes, Thank You so much for this information about RAM values, this is excellent!
Also, thank You on such a quick reply i really appreciate this!!! :highfive:
Jehonan said:
Huh!
Here is obviously some type of miscommunication!
My phone Model Number is MEE7S!
I would like to "convert" him to Model Number M1803E7SG which is counterpart of the same phone, "just" Global version!
These are hardware identical phones except enabled bands!!!
And yes, Thank You so much for this information about RAM values, this is excellent!
Also, thank You on such a quick reply i really appreciate this!!! :highfive:
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You're welcome.
As for the conversion, they are not necessarily the same hardware, the Chinese version MEE7s has fewer bands. Be careful.
keljian said:
You're welcome.
As for the conversion, they are not necessarily the same hardware, the Chinese version MEE7s has fewer bands. Be careful.
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Of course, i'll be careful, thank you on caring.
Yes, i think that this is main difference between these two phones.
All other is exactly the same, same cameras, same sensors, same display, everything is the same!
And yes, as i have understand, there is no 6 Gb RAM device for global market, only Chinese!
Again, thank You on kind words and understanding, these days it's hard to meet somebody who is not immediately "on the edge" and who is ready to talk and elaborate not to judge!
Thank You!
Jehonan said:
Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
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You have actually got the answer you need. But just to report back from the small survey I have made in the other forum. 5 of the users who bought the China version, all got uncertified. But one user change to AEX and use some ro.build.fingerprint from the Global version, got the certified status (and cts profile true). The other have flash to 9.5.17.0, rooted using magisk, playstore still uncertified, but magisk show cts profile true, basic integrity true. Don't know why still uncertified, maybe the playstore cache the status from before the patch by magisk. So to achieve the certified, no other way without modification. Editing build.prop, or using magisk module is a must.
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You have actually got the answer you need. But just to report back from the small survey I have made in the other forum. 5 of the users who bought the China version, all got uncertified. But one user change to AEX and use some ro.build.fingerprint from the Global version, got the certified status (and cts profile true). The other have flash to 9.5.17.0, rooted using magisk, playstore still uncertified, but magisk show cts profile true, basic integrity true. Don't know why still uncertified, maybe the playstore cache the status from before the patch by magisk. So to achieve the certified, no other way without modification. Editing build.prop, or using magisk module is a must.
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I'm sincerely amazed how much good people still exists!
I really appreciate your effort and spent time!
Thank You!
Now, there is definitely some strange issues here.
I think that maybe solution is to edit qcn file and make this phone Global version. Then, bootloader can be locked and Global ROM can be installed. As i understand, later google policy is that bootloader must be locked and in that way Store will be certified, i hope.
Now, as i understand, this can be done in two ways. One will be to make qcn backup from phone and then edit this backup so that phone model number could be changed, and then this qcn backup, with all other values intact, flash back to phone. Other is to find from someone qcn backup, who has this Global phone, and then in this backup change IMEI and all oher values to correspond all values from my phone.
Now, what's you opinion about all of this?
And again, thank You!!!
I was the one who sent OP with the global qcn file with his/her original imei's. QCN means QUALCOMM CALIBRATION NETWORK file. It only contains your imei and the signal bands your phone should connect to. There is no way you can change model number on the qcn file alone. Sometimes flashing different qcn from a different device will make the phone's baseband unknown.
I think the model number for xiaomi is embedded on the motherboard.
Hi guys,
I'm thinking about buying a chinese version of the mate 20x for cheap, much cheaper than the global version. Was wondering if its possible to buy it and then install the L29 global rom. Is this possible? If so how?
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Not sure if possible, but i dont recommend to change the original rom.
Appreciate the reply. But since youre not sure, does anyone know if its still possible to do this?
From what I understand (reading this forum), this requires unlocked bootloader and root.
joarce said:
From what I understand (reading this forum), this requires unlocked bootloader and root.
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Hi.. thanks for the reply. How do I unlock the bootloader?
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Buy Chinese version with global rom. It raises price just about 35 to 50 dollars.
My suggestion
ivanox1972 said:
Buy Chinese version with global rom. It raises price just about 35 to 50 dollars.
My suggestion
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But thats the problem I want to avoid. I want to buy the chinese version without having to pay for the global rom so that i can install the global rom myself.
I will save you some trouble. I made the mistake of buying the Chinese version because I assumed the bootloader could be unlocked and the phone could be flashed. The answer to your question is, "no - you cannot root or flash the Mate 20 X as at this time".
Huawei has locked all bootloaders for all their devices and are no longer offering unlock codes. I have been unsuccessful in unlocking my EVR-AL00.
There are a few threads in this forum and there are developers looking for a workaround but there are none at this time.
I wanted to post a quick follow-up on my previous post. The Mate 20 X Chinese version is the first non-root phone I have owned in more than 10+ years. I will say, unlike my Samsung and OnePlus phones I have not found a need for root beyond changing the default launcher. The phone is customized so you can manage DPI settings (in and outside developer mode), auto launch/keep apps running in the background and even includes a good equalizer. If you have any specific questions about the Chinese model of the EVR-AL00 then feel free to PM me. I'm happy to try answering questions.
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I. The answer to your question is, "no - you cannot root or flash the Mate 20 X as at this time".
Huawei has locked all bootloaders for all their devices and are no longer offering unlock codes. I have been unsuccessful in unlocking my EVR-AL00.
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Hi dogatemycomputer,
Appreciate the heads up. But regarding rooting the mate 20x, there are threads here that show that you can root it and flash twrp. Am I missing something?
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Yes.
Regarding XDA’s stance on Huawei’s decision to stop bootloader unlocking
Back in April, Huawei’s form to request a bootloader unlock code mysteriously disappeared. Late May, the form returned but with a warning that the service would no longer work after 60 days. As promised, Huawei’s form is no longer available, meaning it’s no longer possible to unlock the bootloader of Huawei or Honor devices. This has obviously been disappointing to many users on our forums, but it’s been especially disappointing for us, the XDA Portal team.
https://www.xda-developers.com/xda-huawei-decision-stop-bootloader-unlocking/amp/
Basically you could unlock the bootloader until May when Huewei decided you could no longer.
deloj said:
Hi dogatemycomputer,
Appreciate the heads up. But regarding rooting the mate 20x, there are threads here that show that you can root it and flash twrp. Am I missing something?
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If you truly had read and understood threads about this, you'd know that unlocking the bootloader is no longer possible. Huawei shut this down, unfortunately.
I researched this before purchasing, as I too wanted the least expensive version which allowed changing the default launcher. The only solution at this point is a new L29, or a used AL00 that has root. Shame that if we want to change the launcher we're limited to the 6/128 version.
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If you truly had read and understood threads about this, you'd know that unlocking the bootloader is no longer possible. Huawei shut this down, unfortunately.
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Well i didnt. Sue me.
I researched this before purchasing, as I too wanted the least expensive version which allowed changing the default launcher. The only solution at this point is a new L29, or a used AL00 that has root. Shame that if we want to change the launcher we're limited to the 6/128 version.
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So whats the difference between the L29 and AL00 for someone to use in USA? And did you by chance install Emui 10 beta? If so let me know what you think of it.
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deloj said:
So whats the difference between the L29 and AL00 for someone to use in USA? And did you by chance install Emui 10 beta? If so let me know what you think of it.
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1. Broken Google Location History & Sharing
2. No access to EMUI 10 beta
I use the Chinese version and there are some minor differences between the Global and Chinese version but the Chinese version has worked well for me.
Some Google services do not work. The two I have found are OK GOOGLE (always listening) and location sharing via Google Maps.
Outside of these 2 limitations I have not found a difference between the stock Chinese and Global versions. I have been very happy with my Mate 20 X and I have not found a reason to root the phone.
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I use the Chinese version and there are some minor differences between the Global and Chinese version but the Chinese version has worked well for me.
Some Google services do not work. The two I have found are OK GOOGLE (always listening) and location sharing via Google Maps.
Outside of these 2 limitations I have not found a difference between the stock Chinese and Global versions. I have been very happy with my Mate 20 X and I have not found a reason to root the phone.
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Thanks for your input. I think rooting may be overrated unless you install roms. But even then most roms have issues which convinces me personally to stick with stock.
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I have no issues with Ok Google or location sharing via Google Maps. My AL00 is on Emui 10.0 & works perfectly, i’m in Europe btw. Of course, the big difference is when factory restoring must install manually the google apps like Play Store, Maps, Google Photos, Chrome, and so on. Otherwise i see no difference between global and chinese version.
solution chinese to global rom
for all those looking for solution to change firmware from Chinese to global, search on Facebook for ministryofsolutions. he can donthe job at minimum costs. had mine changed today, very happy.
I also can.
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I also can.
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Can you change my Huawei mate Xs from Chinese to global? I'd pay you if you can do it
Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
wolfgart said:
Dear VIVO engineers ,
as you know many of us got Chinese variant of VIVO NEX 3, because we think generally is the best variant cause a lot of reasons.
Now we have problems to use device in normal life because :
1) Google Pay is not licensed so we can't add cards to pay in stores
2) FM Radio is disabled ( meanwhile you have enabled and supported on Malaysian variant of device )
3) Bootloader is heavy closed. We can't root device and we can't fix by ourself Google Pay problem
Please VIVO,
follow your customer suggestions .
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Please unlock the bootloader for vivo z1 pro
Nice you sent it to Vivo. Hopefully they will pay attention. At least the bootloader unlocking.
We should all send it.
It is usless they will never add this feature . It is not made for global use ... it is for China market.
For anyone who has a Fitbit -> FitbitPay works. I use it as a workaround for now.
Did this work with the original Vivo Nex?
Maybe magisk can be installed somehow? Fitbit is for smartwatch so another hardware.
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
I can root in my device in vivo y15
ajay.king said:
I can root in my device in vivo y17/QUOTE]
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I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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Have they answered yet? Is it possible to flash global rom to a Nex 3 that has Chinese rom?
Saya ingin membuka bootloader please
Vivo answered to my email. We cannot flash global rom to Chinese rom phone.
Dear vivo user,
Thanks so much for your email and we are sorry for the delay. In order to satisfy the needs of our users from different regions, some of our phones have two versions( Chinese version and Global version). The Chinese version is designed for Chinese Mainland users and has made some changes to meet the Chinese market, which differs much from the global version. Currently, the phones with the Chinese version cannot install the Global version. Your understanding will be highly appreciated.
gregor1230 said:
I wrote an email to VIVO according firmware flash from 1924A to 1924F.(global).
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Thanks