Hey guys,
Let me start by saying I'm a total noob around this whole scene. I've tried to do what research I can to try and understand how to go forward, but I could use some of your expert advice.
I imported a CN version of the OnePlus 11 (PHB110). The device has been flashed to what I believe is an NA ROM of Oxygen os 13? It says my model number is CPH2451 in settings. I am currently on version CPH2451_11_A.06.
The problem is I cannot update the phone to A07 in the settings menu. It basically shows there is an update, and then says an error (image attached). I've tried resetting the update, restarting the phone and nothing appears to help.
I've also tried to go through Oxygen updater and using the incremental build with local update, and this also doesn't work.
I read somewhere that I have to wait for the full NA OTA A.07 to be released? Is this correct, and is there any guarantee I will be able to update?
Basically I want to know if I should try and return the device or not.
Really appreciate your thoughts into this.
Cheers guys.
You have root ?
When yes flash the stock init_boot.img
after that the update should work
And the usa have only very rarely times a full firmware pack
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
You have root ?
When yes flash the stock init_boot.img
after that the update should work
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Nah I don't have root. I've also never rooted or flashed before...
If I have to do so to make it work, then I guess I'll have to learn. Thanks mate.
Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full OS
[email protected] said:
Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full OS
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full only for EU and india USA have no full pack
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
full only for EU and india USA have no full pack
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Ok
The problem is curious.
I bought one of the first Chinese ONEPLUS 11s with OS Color. It had the Chinese block of use.
I tried everything to remove it and I didn't succeed.
I sent the phone back and I'm still fighting for the return of the money paid.
Meanwhile, I bought an OP 11 CPH2451 dual SIM. he did the update to 07 without problems.
I bought the phone in the USA on Amazon.
The problem could be from your Chinese seller who repaired/modified a blocked Chinese phone and the intervention is not happy. Let's hope it's not like that.
First of all, check the Update settings.
If they are correct, you should resume uploading.
The second solution is to try the settings for Developer Activate. The third solution is to do a full reset, activate the developer and try again.
[email protected] said:
Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full
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Yeah I've tried this. It says that I am upto date on the stable brand, but there is an update when I swap to incremental.
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Ok
The problem is curious.
I bought one of the first Chinese ONEPLUS 11s with OS Color. It had the Chinese block of use.
I tried everything to remove it and I didn't succeed.
I sent the phone back and I'm still fighting for the return of the money paid.
Meanwhile, I bought an OP 11 CPH2451 dual SIM. he did the update to 07 without problems.
I bought the phone in the USA on Amazon.
The problem could be from your Chinese seller who repaired/modified a blocked Chinese phone and the intervention is not happy. Let's hope it's not like that.
First of all, check the Update settings.
If they are correct, you should resume uploading.
The second solution is to try the settings for Developer Activate. The third solution is to do a full reset, activate the developer and try again.
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Thanks for the reply. Sorry you are still waiting for your money back.
How do I go about developer activate?
Go to Settings , About phone, find "Build nr". Tap on it 7 times. It will show that you are a developer now.
Go back to System and find "Developer Options". Do what you want in there.
Don't change what you don't know !
I have same issue, on op11 chinese version and global oxygen os preinstalled
Why do people import the chinese one? Does it do anything the US one doesn't?
whoamanwtf said:
Why do people import the chinese one? Does it do anything the US one doesn't?
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just cheaper
josip.2608 said:
just cheaper
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Isn't the Chinese also available with 512 gig storage??? Not sure if it's cheaper for me ATM but 512 gig isn't officially available in Canada (nor USA) for any amount of cash. I'd love to find an economical import of one were it a viable option... Not like I need it with only 60 gig used out of my 256 gig 1+7T...
wugga3 said:
Isn't the Chinese also available with 512 gig storage??? Not sure if it's cheaper for me ATM but 512 gig isn't officially available in Canada (nor USA) for any amount of cash. I'd love to find an economical import of one were it a viable option... Not like I need it with only 60 gig used out of my 256 gig 1+7T...
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I orderd 12/256 for 650 (had some discount)
Same issue. Found any fix for this? I downloaded the CPH2451_11_A.07 (incremental) from Oxygen OS Updater then used the One Plus updater apk to locally install it but it's does not work. Really need this update because the current system is buggy.
Just to be clear with everyone here with the CN version of phone not living in China. Once the phone leaves China, it stops being a phone. Nothing can be done to fix this that is free of charge. Also includes updates too.
brystfire08 said:
Same issue. Found any fix for this? I downloaded the CPH2451_11_A.07 (incremental) from Oxygen OS Updater then used the One Plus updater apk to locally install it but it's does not work. Really need this update because the current system is buggy.
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i think the one you trying to install would just be as buggy by design though, i haven't heard/experienced a single issue-free cos to oos conversion.
MrSteelX said:
Just to be clear with everyone here with the CN version of phone not living in China. Once the phone leaves China, it stops being a phone. Nothing can be done to fix this that is free of charge. Also includes updates too.
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Not true. Contact CS to open a RMA request. Mail your phone to local service center to unlock. Got mine "fixed" this way. I live in Canada.
Also region lock only applies if the phone is first activated in a different region, i.e. Insert a SIM card and connect to mobile network for the first time
Did you have to spend money to ship device since it was also part of the question.
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Not true. Contact CS to open a RMA request. Mail your phone to local service center to unlock. Got mine "fixed" this way. I live in Canada.
Also region lock only applies if the phone is first activated in a different region, i.e. Insert a SIM card and connect to mobile network for the first time
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Did you have to spend money to ship device since it was also part of the question.
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It's free. Even if you have to pay for shipping, what other choices do you have
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Sorry for the dumb Question but can i install the bnd-l21 on the bnd-al10 version?
Firmware bnd-l21 on bnd-al10 band?
Have the same thing going here. Have you figured out what's the deal with that? Ive went on a 2 day Google hunt and kinda gave up. If you have learned anything about it, please clue me in. Thank you.
I purchased an honor 7x from geekbuying and it was the bnd al10 phone but it is running the bnd l21 firmware so it must be possible. My concern is now around getting updates for the firmware as I haven't had any OTA updates whatsoever since purchasing the phone in December. I'm in the UK by the way.
I bought it from Amazon.in, but since no update after buy, still on B101, please help , model: BND-AL10
IN my device its written BND- AL10 as model, but here why telling as L-21/L-22 /L-34 whats the relation
My config: Honor 7X, Ram 4GB, Rom: 32 GB
Has anybody tried to stuff an updated AL10 or L21 software on this from the Firmware Finder APP? I have the same thing, L21***B101 inside an AL10 device. No effin' update whatsoever since crap knows when.
Looks like you guys need to get in touch with huawei/honor website(hihonors). Let them know the software's wrong for your model. Maybe they can look up your model by serial no.
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Looks like you guys need to get in touch with huawei/honor website(hihonors). Let them know the software's wrong for your model. Maybe they can look up your model by serial no.
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I already posted there long ago and not a single response was produced.
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I also purchased the BND-L21 from China (Aliexpress) (says AL10 on tag but L21 internal) and no updates. I asked Aliexpress about the difference between AL10 and L21. They said they converted my phone from the AL10, Chinese version to the L21 international version so I guess they're identical. I contacted Huawei and they said I would be getting an update over the next couple months and to check for it every few days. Even though I've only had the phone a short time, I'm very impatient to get the update. Does anyone know where to manually get it?
Full firmware is not available from my knowledge
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Sorry for the dumb Question but can i install the bnd-l21 on the bnd-al10 version?
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I think that the full firmware is not still available to download for Honor 7X (I saw many guys complaining about it in the community). If the full firmware is available it will be possible to flash your device.
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I also purchased the BND-L21 from China (Aliexpress) (says AL10 on tag but L21 internal) and no updates. I asked Aliexpress about the difference between AL10 and L21. They said they converted my phone from the AL10, Chinese version to the L21 international version so I guess they're identical. I contacted Huawei and they said I would be getting an update over the next couple months and to check for it every few days. Even though I've only had the phone a short time, I'm very impatient to get the update. Does anyone know where to manually get it?
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On the contrary, I contacted Huawei support and they told me that the seller altered the software. They said that the seller installed a custom-ROM on my phone that's why it's not getting an update. The AL-10 model is only for China. I'm finding it hard to believe though. That the seller will alter this software.
What about your phone packet?
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On the contrary, I contacted Huawei support and they told me that the seller altered the software. They said that the seller installed a custom-ROM on my phone that's why it's not getting an update. The AL-10 model is only for China. I'm finding it hard to believe though. That the seller will alter this software.
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Was the packet opened when you got the device in hand?
Yes
Yes, my phone package had been opened. I asked Aliexpress about that and they said they needed to do that to replace the A10 (chinese) version with the L21 (international) version.
I found a site online where I can get the files to do a manual update. They won't let me post the link here (yet). If I don't get an automatic update within the next week or two I may go ahead with this. I really want the gyroscope to work!
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I found a site online where I can get the files to do a manual update. They won't let me post the link here (yet). If I don't get an automatic update within the next week or two I may go ahead with this. I really want the gyroscope to work!
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Did you tried it already?
Also, I was playing with huawei firmaware finder app. And found Oreo update there but checksum wont match. But when I changed phone version to some other AL-10 it said checksum matches phone. Is it safe to proceed? Did anyone tried that?
JIVeer said:
Did you tried it already?
Also, I was playing with huawei firmaware finder app. And found Oreo update there but checksum wont match. But when I changed phone version to some other AL-10 it said checksum matches phone. Is it safe to proceed? Did anyone tried that?
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Whag Happend at the end? Did you fix your phone?
Hi, want to buy one Mi Max 3 to use in usa tmobile !
Can somebody confirm there its a 100% true international version of the phone that has a original Xiaomi international firmware that dont have connectivity problem with bad modem.?? And that gonna receive ota updates and updating it wont brick the device ??
I'm asking because its so confusing that some people say there its not true global version (only chinese with shop rom, and fake global sticker in box)
I only want to buy if works out of the box without problem !
Dont want to have to mess with a brand new phone to try to make it work !
Please let me know, thank you
agel1 said:
Hi, want to buy one Mi Max 3 to use in usa tmobile !
Can somebody confirm there its a 100% true international version of the phone that has a original Xiaomi international firmware that dont have connectivity problem with bad modem.?? And that gonna receive ota updates and updating it wont brick the device ??
I'm asking because its so confusing that some people say there its not true global version (only chinese with shop rom, and fake global sticker in box)
I only want to buy if works out of the box without problem !
Dont want to have to mess with a brand new phone to try to make it work !
Please let me know, thank you
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This can only apply to people who purchased the global version that has V9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD installed, as we know that 9.6.6.0 is broken
@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
panospc said:
@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
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there isnt any working modem on 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
I tried the default modem, 9.6.12.0 (china modem), 8.8.30, 8.9.6, 8.9.13, 9.6.6.0 (china modem)
I tried changing the vendor partition which broke even more stuff.
Maybe @nijel8 havent checked under ground (parking lots), in door buildings, and more which make the signal so weak.
also there is no LTE/LTE+ on the 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
We need someone with the un-released 9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD to confirm this
omer919 said:
This can only apply to people who purchased the global version that has V9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD installed, as we know that 9.6.6.0 is broken
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omer919 said:
there isnt any working modem on 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
I tried the default modem, 9.6.12.0 (china modem), 8.8.30, 8.9.6, 8.9.13, 9.6.6.0 (china modem)
I tried changing the vendor partition which broke even more stuff.
Maybe @nijel8 havent checked under ground (parking lots), in door buildings, and more which make the signal so weak.
also there is no LTE/LTE+ on the 9.6.6.0.OEDMIFD
We need someone with the un-released 9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD to confirm this
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Don't be so sure as we don't know 9.6.6.0 is broken. You've already said 9.6.4.0 is fake and that wasn't true.
You installation of 9.6.6.0 doesn't proof anything.
We know for sure many times problems are fixed by fastboot rom nad we don't have global fastboot rom released yet to test.
Yes, I haven't tested mine enough to know for sure it runs fine under different conditions so I will not say it has no problems, we've had enough rumors spread around... So let's just leave it to people who have more to say...
I'm on 9.6.6.0 for a week now as a daily driver, no problem at all. So, afaik, 9.6.6.0 is not broken.
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I'm on 9.6.6.0 for a week now as a daily driver, no problem at all. So, afaik, 9.6.6.0 is not broken.
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This doesnt confirm anything.
I used 9.6.6.0 for a week and I had a lot of signal issues, nav keys failed a lot
I am looking forward to 9.6.7.0 but especially to 9.6.8.0 which has anti rollback so we will be able to fastboot flash it on ARB devices
Global SKU of the phone is not available yet.
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.
Can a phone with a metal back do NFC? Just asking...
mudnightoil said:
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.
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mudnightoil said:
Global SKU of the phone is not available yet.
I'd suggest waiting if you want modems to work properly - possibly also extra bands and NFC.
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I'm not sure if you are aware what are you actually using. The phone does not have NFC. https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_3-8963.php That is one of its weak point.
You cannot enable something by software if the hardware is missing.
McNoob said:
Can a phone with a metal back do NFC? Just asking...
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Yes.
shadow78 said:
I'm not sure if you are aware what are you actually using. The phone does not have NFC. https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_max_3-8963.php That is one of its weak point.
You cannot enable something by software if the hardware is missing.
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I'm aware the version currently doesn't, and of course it can't be enabled without the hardware.
However, I was told by a retailer (who are selling 'global' units) that the true global version was not available yet, would be a distinct hardware version, and that it may carry both extra bands and NFC.
"I'm not sure if you aware" that other global versions of Chinese phones have added both an NFC reader and additional bands? It is not unlikely in this case.
I had asked them about the likelihood of a Max 3 Pro coming soon (and with NFC) as Malyasian / Indian e-tailers had re-added pre-orders for the Pro, with October expected date. They said they didn't know, but gave the above information about the global Max 3.
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Yes.
I'm aware the version currently doesn't, and of course it can't be enabled without the hardware.
However, I was told by a retailer (who are selling 'global' units) that the true global version was not available yet, would be a distinct hardware version, and that it may carry both extra bands and NFC.
"I'm not sure if you aware" that other global versions of Chinese phones have added both an NFC reader and additional bands? It is not unlikely in this case.
I had asked them about the likelihood of a Max 3 Pro coming soon (and with NFC) as Malyasian / Indian e-tailers had re-added pre-orders for the Pro, with October expected date. They said they didn't know, but gave the above information about the global Max 3.
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Well I did read about the device quite a bit but I haven't seen anywhere the global version would have NFC. I doubt Xiaomi would change the hardware in the global version. M3Pro on the other hand as you say may come with that but its up in the air yet...
It's rare that Chinese brands release any information ahead of availability of global SKUs, even if the hardware differs (which it not infrequently does).
We'll see.
The Max 3 is apparently among those devices that'll be officially available in European markets .. that makes it a lot more likely that bands and NFC will be added, as there have been in other phones.
I didn't think that there was any difference between the original Chinese variant and the International/Global variant which they began selling in Hong Kong, Singapore and the Philippines last week, but I was wrong. My Chinese Mi Max 3 arrived from tradingshenzhen with an unlocked bootloader and xiaomi.eu flashed as I had requested, and with xiaomi.eu 8.8.9 it works great. But a friend recently came home with a Max 3 purchased in the Philippines which is running v9.6.7.0.OEDMIFD (Global). When he goes to the Mi verification web site and enters his IMEI it says "you have a valid International Version". When I go to the site and enter my IMEI it says "you do not have a valid International Version and may encounter difficulties - please purchase from official distribution channels in the future".
panospc said:
@nijel8 has received an official global Mi Max 3 (9.6.6.0 OEDMIFD) with working modem from this ebay seller:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
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thanks for the reply, so it comes down to luck, hit or miss with 9.6.6.0 and i'm better off waiting for xiaomi to put a fixed version in the official rom website ? (As of now no official firmware to download there for this device !)
omer919 said:
This doesnt confirm anything.
I used 9.6.6.0 for a week and I had a lot of signal issues, nav keys failed a lot
I am looking forward to 9.6.7.0 but especially to 9.6.8.0 which has anti rollback so we will be able to fastboot flash it on ARB devices
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Ok, I am getting irritated by you already...
Don't give your opinion on something you don't completely understand. As I said your installation procedure is so lame I don't even know how to say it without offending you. Believe me that is not my intention...
First you don't have global version and the OP question is specifically for that one.
Second you don't have fastboot global rom to begin with. There are so much more to the rom than what is it in the recovery zip. Otherwise Xiaomi won't be releasing both.
Third how do you know if Xiaomi didn't place some restrictions preventing Chinese devices running Global rom properly hence your problems...
So until you flash fastboot Global rom or better yet for this OP get global version try to not spread false information.
Peace...
No official yet?
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thanks for the reply, so it comes down to luck, hit or miss with 9.6.6.0 and i'm better off waiting for xiaomi to put a fixed version in the official rom website ? (As of now no official firmware to download there for this device !)
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I have this and this has no problem with calls and data. Is this not official?
Can't get more official than this...
LTE? In what part of the world?
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Can't get more official than this...
LTE? In what part of the world?
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Manila, Philippines
Although it displays as 4g+ instead of LTE.
Do most people here also want to use it with t mobile? I'm in the same situation as OP. Curious about this on att and t mobile and don't want to mess with it much right out of the box
Emui 10 beta in Germany
Odd, I read a few days ago that the initial beta would only be open in China, with other regions following at a later date.
I can't even install the Friendly User Test client here. Keeps complaining about needing the latest Huawei Mobile Service application, but there is no update available for it when I check on Google Play. Maybe the Canadian model lacks that particular service.
Same here in Malaysia
Nothing here in Bulgaria still ... I check frequently . I even tried to change regions but with no luck .
I've installed the beta app but not sure I want to update, the list of bugs include some features I want to work, like front camera night mode
Maybe will have been fixed by the time it's offered here, videos I've watched show the UI and features looking pretty much the same as 9 too, although that was a couple month old video
Nothing here in Slovenia
Beta is up
Nice. How long did you have to wait to subscribe? I just sent the request to join the project. I'm in France, C431E4R2P2
I am confused . In that huawei page they said that Bulgaria wont be included for the beta emui but they specify that ELE-L29 9.1.0.193(C431E4R2P2) that will get . I am in Bulgaria and I have the exact same model . So when we will get it ? Every other eu country got it but not mine . I am checking everyday 2-3 times and I will be mad if we dont get it ... My model number is the same with same 193 software update .
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I am confused . In that huawei page they said that Bulgaria wont be included for the beta emui but they specify that ELE-L29 9.1.0.193(C431E4R2P2) that will get . I am in Bulgaria and I have the exact same model . So when we will get it ? Every other eu country got it but not mine . I am checking everyday 2-3 times and I will be mad if we dont get it ... My model number is the same with same 193 software update .
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Have you registered in the beta app yet?
Andrew49378 said:
Have you registered in the beta app yet?
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It doesn't even show up as a project ...
Hey @All,
I've got accepted 2 days ago into the Beta (Germany)
How long does it take usually to push the OTA Update onto your system? I only get bloated with notifications of the annoying carrier updates which I won't install for obv. reasons.
Thank yall ♥
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Hey @All,
I've got accepted 2 days ago into the Beta (Germany)
How long does it take usually to push the OTA Update onto your system? I only get bloated with notifications of the annoying carrier updates which I won't install for obv. reasons.
Thank yall ♥
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You probably need the latest carrier update before it will be offered
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You probably need the latest carrier update before it will be offered
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Are you sure about that? In first place I wasn't able to join the beta at all, since it told me you cannot join if you're running a carrier version of Android. Thus I had to hard reset my phone. :/
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Are you sure about that? In first place I wasn't able to join the beta at all, since it told me you cannot join if you're running a carrier version of Android. Thus I had to hard reset my phone. :/
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Read here the requirements
https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/%5bEMUI%2010%20Beta%20Opens%5d%20Get%20Ahead%20of%20the%20Line!/topicId_26877/showBread_1/fbclid_IwAR0mNOs1vh1_XJrCd2YKugkYXN67TyXegPHW9w5L14iCr-eUZwRTkXLXY-I/
.193 is the required firmware and also the latest available carrier
You should not be getting update notifications for carrier firmware if you flashed unbranded/global or whatever the non carrier is called on Huawei, and a reset alone won't remove carrier firmware
What you don't get is that for some carriers, when you put sim on the phone, it downloads a software update which installs over the original firmware. It works as a layer.
When you reset your phone without putting the sim on, you get the original firmware without this carrier layer. That's how I could join the project. Then I put the sim on again because you can't join the project without a sim on the phone.
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What you don't get is that for some carriers, when you put sim on the phone, it downloads a software update which installs over the original firmware. It works as a layer.
When you reset your phone without putting the sim on, you get the original firmware without this carrier layer. That's how I could join the project. Then I put the sim on again because you can't join the project without a sim on the phone.
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Ah ok, I've been with Samsung for years so not used to Huawei methods yet
Anyone getting constant crashes with Nova Launcher on Android 10 that revert back to stock launcher? This happens to me Everytime I press the home navigation button when in I'm in home screen.
jayreen said:
What you don't get is that for some carriers, when you put sim on the phone, it downloads a software update which installs over the original firmware. It works as a layer.
When you reset your phone without putting the sim on, you get the original firmware without this carrier layer. That's how I could join the project. Then I put the sim on again because you can't join the project without a sim on the phone.
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I think you are not right . Does't matter . The phones are unlocked . For example my phone is c431 model and it's listed in the huawei topic that we will get beta but nothing for now . Carriers dont install anything on your phone . Its not branded !
See above :
There is the usual firmware, plus a software layer installed by... The carrier. It's downloading itself right away when i put my sim on.
I never said it would lock the phone. But with this carrier software, you can not join the project (it claims the firmware is not compatible). I had to reset my phone to delete this carrier software, then put my sim and join the project before installing the carrier software.
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.
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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.
dogatemycomputer said:
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.
joarce said:
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.
dogatemycomputer said:
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.
oslo83 said:
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
hi
please tell me the difference between Chinese and global versions.
oneplus 11
authorized store told me that
China version is Global ROM.
Factory will open the box to install Global ROM(Oxygen OS ),multi-language and Google Play, and then, reseal it before delivery.
It supports Google Service, Multi-languages and OTA update.
Is it safe to buy the chinese version after these modifications?
No, it's not safe.
Future updates may brick your device, wipe your IMEI numbers or not install at all.
There's region call locking.
Swapping ROM gives the person who does that full access to your device.
It's best to buy a global version or a Chinese version with the original ROM.
birdie said:
No, it's not safe.
Future updates may brick your device, wipe your IMEI numbers or not install at all.
There's region call locking.
Swapping ROM gives the person who does that full access to your device.
It's best to buy a global version or a Chinese version with the original ROM.
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Ok, thanks for replying.
What are the differences between Chinese and global rom?
Will I will be able to install Google and its apps normally?
birdie said:
No, it's not safe.
Future updates may brick your device, wipe your IMEI numbers or not install at all.
There's region call locking.
Swapping ROM gives the person who does that full access to your device.
It's best to buy a global version or a Chinese version with the original ROM.
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Oneplus official store reply.
Hi Dear Customer，
Thanks for contacting us.
We are the official flagship store of One Plus, and our product modification is approved and guided by the factory, so it is very safe, so you can rest assured to buy it.
Thanks for your kind understanding and waiting .
Feel free to contact us if any other questions.
Best wishes,
Karl
birdie said:
No, it's not safe.
Future updates may brick your device, wipe your IMEI numbers or not install at all.
There's region call locking.
Swapping ROM gives the person who does that full access to your device.
It's best to buy a global version or a Chinese version with the original ROM.
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China version is Global ROM.
Factory will open the box to install Global ROM(Oxygen OS ),multi-language and Google Play, and then, reseal it before delivery.
It supports Google Service, Multi-languages and OTA update.
I received this update from oneplus authorized store on Aliexpress.
mr.shoman said:
China version is Global ROM.
Factory will open the box to install Global ROM(Oxygen OS ),multi-language and Google Play, and then, reseal it before delivery.
It supports Google Service, Multi-languages and OTA update.
I received this update from oneplus authorized store on Aliexpress.
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It is not official and you don't have 100% warranty that it will work in the future. It's the AE seller own modification.
Either buy original China version with ColorOS or buy officially device meant for different region with Oxygen OS.
mr.shoman said:
China version is Global ROM.
Factory will open the box to install Global ROM(Oxygen OS ),multi-language and Google Play, and then, reseal it before delivery.
It supports Google Service, Multi-languages and OTA update.
I received this update from oneplus authorized store on Aliexpress.
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OnePlus authorized store on AliExpress has nothing to do with BBK/Oppo/OnePlus. This is not an official answer either. If you want to save $40 and have major issues later on - be my guest. Considering the price of the device it would be quite an irrational decision.
And, no, OnePlus does not welcome swapping ROMs from different regions. They've gone to great lengths to disable it or make it extremely complicated.
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OnePlus authorized store on AliExpress has nothing to do with BBK/Oppo/OnePlus. This is not an official answer either. If you want to save $40 and have major issues later on - be my guest. Considering the price of the device it would be quite an irrational decision.
And, no, OnePlus does not welcome swapping ROMs from different regions. They've gone to great lengths to disable it or make it extremely complicated.
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So, I should not consider the price and buy the global version. As I don't like to consume time to modify the phone, I really don't have much time for that. I need something straightforward.
mr.shoman said:
So, I should not consider the price and buy the global version. As I don't like to consume time to modify the phone, I really don't have much time for that. I need something straightforward.
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That's weird also, how the official store give a misleading information or unclear about chinese version issues. I'm a little bit surprised.
mr.shoman said:
That's weird also, how the official store give a misleading information or unclear about chinese version issues. I'm a little bit surprised.
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They are a trader/seller. Nothing is surprising.
mr.shoman said:
That's weird also, how the official store give a misleading information or unclear about chinese version issues. I'm a little bit surprised.
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It's not an official store...
Just because some trader names their store "official flagship whatever store" does not mean it's true.
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