Since the official Mango has been released yesterday, there is finally a new version available. Since i've installed the developer release, i didn't got the update but i thought that since the version number was the same, i didn't miss anything.
Lately i've found more sources that claim that some firmware versions have been updated so i'm wondering if i should update to the official version.
I've also seen that the official mango release is stated as the KH5 version, opposed to the KH2 version i'm currently running right now and was the developer release.
So mainly my question is: what are the big differenses between the official mango release (KH5) and my developer release (KH2)?
With the new firmware versions now available: has batterytime improved? I find the current batterytime (1 day and 8 or 16 hours) a bit low, so i'm hoping that power management has been improved?
And lastly: i've updated to the developer release including the CSC that came with it. At the time (flashing) i didn't realise it would mess up my provider information. I got rid of most of the branding, but the boot up and default search provider remain T-Mobile (German) which is somewhat annoying. What CSC do i need to download/use in order to get back to my original unbranded T-Mobile Dutch version i bought in the shop? I cannot seem to find one that, i think, is what i need, namely a XEN-type CSC.
Hello, some wise person to help me.
You see, I bought the LG V40 128GB Korean Version on AliExpress, I bought it that way because it was very cheap, at $ 230 remanufactured, but they gave it to me as impeccable as new, the fact is that, it is the U + version, and it has some Parts are in Korean and have a couple of apps that are the same and cannot be deleted, I have seen that this model can be flashed with other versions, so the question is, can I install the international version? And if so, could you give me the specific version to flash, a while ago I managed to install the latest version that is this "v409n20h_00_lgu_kr_op_1004.kdz", thanks
The OTA Images download page lists two images.
One normal one, and one "KDDI only".
What exactly is KDDI? My take from Googling it is that it's some Provider.
The device I got came with said "KDDI only" Image on it (Build Number ends with ...021.A1), and VoLTE and VoWiFi aren't working, and I somehow suspect it might be the wrong image.
Makes me wonder if I can just sideload the non-KDDI OTA image to fix it? Anyone happens to have any insight there?
Edit: Just sideloading the non-KDDI OTA image does not work. Downgrade-Prevention kicks in.
Same here in the UK. My phone is running (RD1A.200810.021.A1, Oct 2020, KDDI only) but surely since i brought direct from Google, it should be (RD1A.200810.020, Oct 2020)?
I've posted on the Google product forums, to see if anyone can shed any light on the matter.
Dilbert83 said:
Same here in the UK. My phone is running (RD1A.200810.021.A1, Oct 2020, KDDI only) but surely since i brought direct from Google, it should be (RD1A.200810.020, Oct 2020)?
I've posted on the Google product forums, to see if anyone can shed any light on the matter.
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https://gadgets.ndtv.com/mobiles/ne...ges-published-android-developers-site-2311265
KDDI network subscribers in Japan
Hey there from Germany. I pre-ordered mine direct from Google and it was delivered from UK to Germany.
Mine also has the KDDI firmware preinstalled
Same here in france, tried to install magisk with the kddi boot img and it didnt worked
I also have the 021.A1 ROM on my Pixel in Germany, I rooted with the boot image from the international 020 build however - that worked fine, and I also pass SafetyNet on basic attestation with the HideProps module. @SOSODU13016 what issues did you have exactly? Did the root not get applied when booting up? Or did your device simply not boot?
The root did not applied ?, but booting was fine
SOSODU13016 said:
The root did not applied , but booting was fine
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Try to patch the boot image yourself in Magisk Manager, and flash it another time. It also took two tries for me for some reason until Magisk finally was installed. I've also read from others that they had to reboot multiple times.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=83752561
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I'm confused, how do i know if i choose the wrong boot.img ? will i enter in a bootloop ? i'll try to patch myself with the kddi version since i'm on the 021.A1
EDIT : Ok i used my own boot.img patched with magisk based on the 021.A1 boot.img from google and it worked. Thanks everyone !
My Pixel 5 sold by Amazon UK. Came with RD1A.200810.021.A1
The box says Imported into UK & EU by Google Ireland. So doesn't look like a Japanese version.
Sent from my Pixel 5 using Tapatalk
thesebastian said:
My Pixel 5 sold by Amazon UK. Came with RD1A.200810.021.A1
The box says Imported into UK & EU by Google Ireland. So doesn't look like a Japanese version.
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Same here but bought from Carphone Warehouse.
I'm in France, bought it from the google store, I've a kddi image too. So I don't think it's related to an oper
I've been using the Pixel 5 since Monday, but this morning I should restart my phone for a system update.
It was on version RD1A.200810.020, Oct 2020
and now RD1A.200810.021.A1, Oct 2020, KDDI only
I live in Germany and the phone also comes from Ireland.
The update process seems to be bugged.
Hi,
I've actually sent an email to the Google support regarding this topic, enquiring if it is normal for a phone purchased on the French Google Store to have a Japanese carrier variant pre-installed.
For now the request has gone through 3 different departments at Google as none of them feel sufficiently qualified to answer the question.
I'll let you know if I get any real feedback.
Hi,
same here. Bought on the german Google Store and got my Pixel 5 from Ireland shipping with RD1A.200810.021.A1
Would be interesting to see if it is possible to flash the "global" november factory image without getting a downgrade warning.
Also it would be interesting to know what the actual differences are between the global and the kddi versions.
klopsknoedel said:
Hi,
same here. Bought on the german Google Store and got my Pixel 5 from Ireland shipping with RD1A.200810.021.A1
Would be interesting to see if it is possible to flash the "global" november factory image without getting a downgrade warning.
Also it would be interesting to know what the actual differences are between the global and the kddi versions.
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Hey I managed to install the "RD1A.200810.020" version using the android flash tool (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Aadgx7fDUQ)
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Hey I managed to install the "RD1A.200810.020" version using the android flash tool (
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Interesting. Did you notice any differences between both versions?
I'm still waiting for feedback from Google that I will likely never get. I do hesitate though to "go global" as :
1) most (if not all) European pixel 5 have been delivered with KDDI version here in Europe. Must be a reason to this.
2) I have no idea about the changes between both
3) I actually have no issues with KDDI version. I even get WiFi calling here in France from French network operator.
Will keep my eyes open.
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Interesting. Did you notice any differences between both versions?
I'm still waiting for feedback from Google that I will likely never get. I do hesitate though to "go global" as :
1) most (if not all) European pixel 5 have been delivered with KDDI version here in Europe. Must be a reason to this.
2) I have no idea about the changes between both
3) I actually have no issues with KDDI version. I even get WiFi calling here in France from French network operator.
Will keep my eyes open.
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I didn't notice any difference. But I am sure that the global versions will be updated before the carrier specific versions.
lol, that's kinda strange.
You guys bought the Pixel 5 from EU Google store and got Japanese carrier-based firmware while I bought the Pixel 5 from Google Store Japan and got normal variant firmware.
Google changed the description with the November-Update today and it seems that they've mixed it up previously.
So the current regional versions are:
RD1A.200810.020, Oct 2020, AU & JP carriers
RD1A.200810.020.A1, Oct 2020, KDDI only
RD1A.200810.021.A1, Oct 2020, EU carriers
RD1A.200810.021.B3, Oct 2020, Verizon
RD1A.200810.022.A4, Oct 2020 (global?)
RD1A.201105.003, Nov 2020, JP carriers
RD1A.201105.003.A1, Nov 2020, AU carriers
RD1A.201105.003.B1, Nov 2020, EU carriers
RD1A.201105.003.C1, Nov 2020 (global?)
Anyway. As said, I bought my Pixel 5 from the german google store and not from a german carriers store. So I expect to be on "RD1A.201105.003.C1" instead my phone updated to "RD1A.201105.003.B1".
Still confusing but at least the "KDDI only" - discussion is solved. I guess. ?
Hi guys,
I want to flash the latest factory image however I'm not sure which one to take.
Indeed I'm in France, so my guess would be to take the EU carriers version, however since I didn't buy it through any carrier, my guess is that it is the international version, therefore I should maybe use the normal one?
Anyone in France that didn't change their firmware can tell me which one they have?
Thanks.
I have the French version (the one with headpones) and it comes with the EU version by default.