Hi!
I'm having some problems with my signal, and I think it might be due to the baseband.
I live in Spain but I've bought a retde moto x on amazon, so I'm wondering, if I convert my retde to retEU (the version sold in Spain), could I have a better signal? And, is this even possible without bricking my phone?
Thank you all
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"Even though these phones are not carrier branded they are still "tuned" for regions used. The DE phone is designed for Germany and if you live in Germany this would be your best bet.
Remember the carrier networks are still regulated by individual country - and the phones have to confirm to the gov't and carrier requirements. Things like network switching and fast dormancy requirements are different and could impact battery life.
I am sure there are differences in firmware - they would all be EU if not - no reason to name files different if the same. As for the phone differences - we don't have that information here. You should be able to find the regulatory body for each country and look up SAR values.
I would also add that there could be differences in software due to patent issues - and maybe the software has different components to avoid patent disputes.
As I mentioned at the beginning - you should buy the phone that is official for your region. If you save a few $$$ buying a different version then you may face interoperability issues. Yes GSM should work everywhere - but as someone that travels, I know that when I go to another network, all features may not work they way they do on my home network. "
Gronnd said:
Hi!
I'm having some problems with my signal, and I think it might be due to the baseband.
I live in Spain but I've bought a retde moto x on amazon, so I'm wondering, if I convert my retde to retEU (the version sold in Spain), could I have a better signal? And, is this even possible without bricking my phone?
Thank you all
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Yes you can flash eu firmware. But considering you are in spain, I would recommend flashing the spain firmware retES instead:
http://www.filefactory.com/file/3kqjy5gd5rxp/VICTARA_RETES_XT1092_5.1_LPE23.32-25.1_cid7_CFC.xml.zip
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I'm assuming if you did convert the phone, even from retDE to retEU, you would not be able to receive the "official" OTAs via the standard update process? Or is this not the case?
surrealjam said:
I'm assuming if you did convert the phone, even from retDE to retEU, you would not be able to receive the "official" OTAs via the standard update process? Or is this not the case?
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That is incorrect. He will be able to receive the official updates. However he will receive the retES updates instead of the retDE updates.
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So I couldn't wait for Handtec or Clove to get stock of the Z3C and ordered one from Kappsa. The phone arrived on Friday, however it appears to have a strange software version installed; APAC-LTE_23.0.A.2.93. After a bit of research, it would appear this is the Asia-Pacific release of 4.4.4. I'd really like to install the European version or GLOBAL-LTE_23.0.A.2.93.
When I looked into doing this, I read about the camera quality being affected when shooting in low light if you unlock the bootloader. Is this still the case if I simply install the stock version?
Or, is there a way to change the software version without rooting/flashing?! New to this, so any help would be greatly appreciated!
PS. Have attached a screengrab.
You dont need to unlock you're bootloader to flash a stock ftf http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906706
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tribemac said:
You dont need to unlock you're bootloader to flash a stock ftf http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2906706
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Great, thank you! However, just realised that I've bought a D5833 instead of a D5803. Does this mean I can't install UK firmware? Will I experience any drawbacks using a D5833 in the UK with Three?
Cheers!
joebycro said:
Great, thank you! However, just realised that I've bought a D5833 instead of a D5803. Does this mean I can't install UK firmware? Will I experience any drawbacks using a D5833 in the UK with Three?
Cheers!
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Only difference between the two devices is the 4g/lte bands being used. Imo you should have no problems receiving UK firmware even tho the phone is 'meant' to be used in like Asia/Australia.
Dsteppa said:
Only difference between the two devices is the 4g/lte bands being used. Imo you should have no problems receiving UK firmware even tho the phone is 'meant' to be used in like Asia/Australia.
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Turns out that my phone will work on 2.6GHz UK 4G, but not 800Mhz UK 4G, as the receiver can only use 850. Not an issue if you're on EE or Vodafone, but if a problem if you're on Three. Going to try and return it...
Hi guys, according to GSMarena it will be available from 300 $, where can I find it for that price?
On xiaomis chinese site and can only be bought in china. Otherwise expect around 400 dollars for quite som time.
cant wait to get this available in the philippines.. nice specs ... too lovely...
Just pre-ordered my Mi5 Pro through ibougou.com cannot wait for it to arrive counting down the days.
Snicholls said:
Just pre-ordered my Mi5 Pro through ibougou.com cannot wait for it to arrive counting down the days.
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Not sure I actually believe their price. They usually do this to get people to order and then email saying it was a mistake
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Best site to purchase for india?
Any suggestion
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These may also be places to purchase:
http://shop.gizchina.com/
http://www.honorbuy.com/
http://hotmid.com/
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/311331
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mymobiletrade
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/342812
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1153179
Cheapest I have found: https://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi-mi5-qualcomm-snapdragon-820-215ghz-4gb-ram-128gb-rom-7315.html
check this : http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_294071.html a friend of mine preordered one (not this but 128GB)
Is the IBuyGou Duty Insurance something to trust? Just wondering if you will get your money back if you have to pay VAT or duty for it... Since it'll be around 130$ for me extra if they won't pay it back.
Where can I buy the pro version in Hong Kong?
seems it's gone from aliexpress pretty much on all vendor shops. wonder what's wrong...
If you live in SEA, den it is easier to get it for sure.
I think most important is if their bands are compatible with most European countries...
Do they usually release and international version of their flagships or not really?
Hgneto said:
I think most important is if their bands are compatible with most European countries...
Do they usually release and international version of their flagships or not really?
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The bands don't change, it just has a different variation of the ROM
venturizhou said:
The bands don't change, it just has a different variation of the ROM
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Okok, thanks!
People who buy Chinese phones like Xiaomi, usually get the Chinese version and install Google play or they wait for the international version?
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Doesn't really matter, if you get the Chinese variant you can always flash the international version of the rom, although their unlock bootloader process is a bit cumbersome. If you want it on the Chinese ROM it's not just the matter of installing Google Play, you are missing Google Services Framework so you need to get that first.
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Doesn't really matter, if you get the Chinese variant you can always flash the international version of the rom, although their unlock bootloader process is a bit cumbersome. If you want it on the Chinese ROM it's not just the matter of installing Google Play, you are missing Google Services Framework so you need to get that first.
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What if I buy the chinese version then apply for boatload unlock, then download international official ROM with google services framework?
I've been looking around to try and find out if it's available and can be used in Canada. I found the Canadian site http://xiaomi-mi.ca/ that claims to be an official Xiaomi site but every phone on there has a 5 star rating so I find this very suspect... I'm also not clear on the whole band thing as some companies discuss them as Band 1, band 2 and so on, and some use 1700/2100 MHz and so on. According to http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5-6948.php the 1700/2100 band for LTE is covered.. I think it should work no problem if I read this all correctly.
https://tradingshenzhen.com/mi5/513-xiaomi-mi5-4gb-2-15ghz.html
Hi,
I received dual sim version of NOte9. It is unfortunately SM-N9600 verision, which I can see is LATM region. It came with uk charging brick though. ANy chances to chave the region changed (snapdragon) obviosly, preferably to European?
That is not possible as the N9600 is designed for the Asian market. That said it should work perfectly in the UK as it is a GSM device. However you won't be able to use Samsung Pay
It was sold on amazon.co.uk described as International version. And the phone was equipped with 3 pin UK charger, which I believe was a false advertising and re-boxed. I contacted the seller, but I will also file a claim on Amazon. Disappointing. I am getting Chinese notifications from time to time, that's why I wanted to flash English language based Rome, in terns of region. Not possible than?
That's seem strange, I ordered and received the N9600 version (particularly dual sim blue 8/512).
I live in Europe, where the official is exynos version.
My phone works flawlessly, no Chinese notifications, during initial setup I had all language choices.
Only some particular services provided by my local GSM services are not supported (like wifi calling or volte)
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Yes, but 9600 is not an international version, is it?
boober78 said:
Yes, but 9600 is not an international version, is it?
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Well hong Kong and latin America so sort of international.
If your getting Chinese stuff on there even though you said yours is latin it must be running chinese firmware. Id suggest flashing latin america firmware to try and get rid of that annoyance.
Use fw.updato.com and get a Latam version of the firmware to flash in Odin. That'll get rid of Smart Manager and the other Chinese crap.
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Well hong Kong and latin America so sort of international.
If your getting Chinese stuff on there even though you said yours is latin it must be running chinese firmware. Id suggest flashing latin america firmware to try and get rid of that annoyance.
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I had what I assume was a Chinese notification on my phone the other day, in one of the Samsung apps. My phone is an International N960F/DS supplied directly from Samsung UK and running 2 UK SIMs so it may not be firmware dependant...
He has a n9600 not 960f....that phone can comes from HK or latin america.
In his case yes it can be firmware.
p.dixon0 said:
I had what I assume was a Chinese notification on my phone the other day, in one of the Samsung apps. My phone is an International N960F/DS supplied directly from Samsung UK and running 2 UK SIMs so it may not be firmware dependant...
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p.dixon0 said:
I had what I assume was a Chinese notification on my phone the other day, in one of the Samsung apps. My phone is an International N960F/DS supplied directly from Samsung UK and running 2 UK SIMs so it may not be firmware dependant...
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It was a misconfiguration, I suspect, where the Galaxy app had announcement in Korean about some offers for the users in South Korea. That has now disappeared.
Zacharee1 said:
Use fw.updato.com and get a Latam version of the firmware to flash in Odin. That'll get rid of Smart Manager and the other Chinese crap.
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Sorry i am off topic but i want to ask you if your amazing app sa2ration works on Exynos Note 9. I am interested to buy it! Thanks!
nathasnajperowa said:
That's seem strange, I ordered and received the N9600 version (particularly dual sim blue 8/512).
I live in Europe, where the official is exynos version.
My phone works flawlessly, no Chinese notifications, during initial setup I had all language choices.
Only some particular services provided by my local GSM services are not supported (like wifi calling or volte)
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hey there, just wondering, did you buy that version for root?
also, do you have any issues with speeds /carrier aggregation?
I bought this version for gpu performance.
LTE and overall data speed and band aggregations works flawlessly. No issues at all.
Exynos was not capable in gaming and everyday smoothness and speed in every day scenario
Catch the proper info from professional
https://www.anandtech.com/show/13582/samsung-galaxy-note9-performance-review-snapdragon-vs-exynos
Firstly, I hope this is appropriate to post here - I'm new to this and I'm just getting to grips with it all!
Basically, I live in England, but I'll soon be moving to America. While I was on holiday in America this year, I bought an unlocked Note9 because it was cheaper with the exchange rate, and I thought that it would be the better decision, given that I'll be living in the U.S. soon enough.
However, the firmware is different in certain ways, and I much prefer the U.K. firmware versions. There are things missing from the firmware, that my Dad's U.K. Note9 has, and that my old GS8+ had.
My question is, if I flashed the U.K. firmware to my Note9 would that change my device status? I want it to still say 'Official'. Also, would it do anything to the KNOX counter - or would it even work?
Thanks in advance!
ClassilyContagious said:
Firstly, I hope this is appropriate to post here - I'm new to this and I'm just getting to grips with it all!
Basically, I live in England, but I'll soon be moving to America. While I was on holiday in America this year, I bought an unlocked Note9 because it was cheaper with the exchange rate, and I thought that it would be the better decision, given that I'll be living in the U.S. soon enough.
However, the firmware is different in certain ways, and I much prefer the U.K. firmware versions. There are things missing from the firmware, that my Dad's U.K. Note9 has, and that my old GS8+ had.
My question is, if I flashed the U.K. firmware to my Note9 would that change my device status? I want it to still say 'Official'. Also, would it do anything to the KNOX counter - or would it even work?
Thanks in advance!
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uk model is a N960F
us model is a N960U
you cant flash anything from one to the other.
you should have bought the uk version. a high % of Americans buy the international versions for various reasons. one being the locked bootloader on the us version stopping them from attaining root and modifying the system to their will. this year the international F model you guys have in the UK apparently is the lesser phone performance wise. i think it is negligible since rooting is a big advantage in some cases.
anyways please dont mix up unlocked phone meaning not bound to a carrier or region and unlocked bootloader.
cpu arch:
exynos = F model =unblockable bootloader
snapdragon = U model = locked bootloader
both models are avalablabe in region unlocked models.
there are other variants like the N9600 which is special in a way that being a snapdragon, it can have its BL unlocked.
there is also a N960N which is 99% identical to a N960F model.
A N960W In canada which is 99.999% like the us U model.
and finally the F, N and n9600 are all available in DS models too( 2 x sim cards /dual sim)
ClassilyContagious said:
However, the firmware is different in certain ways, and I much prefer the U.K. firmware versions. There are things missing from the firmware, that my Dad's U.K. Note9 has, and that my old GS8+ had.
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I'm curious, what stock features does the UK version have over the US version?
It's got that sexy date speed indicator in the status bar
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ramiss said:
I'm curious, what stock features does the UK version have over the US version?
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Right now my phone is on "dteu" which stands for Deutsche Telekom Europe. This means my phone will receive updates whenever Telekom feel like it and not when Motorola pushes them for EU. Would it be possible to switch to the european retail channel?
My G6 is not locked to a carrier and has no branding whatsoever. I bought it from amazon a few months ago and was expecting the same phone one could get from a retail store.
Sadly I just now noticed that my phone isnt on the retail channel so returning is not really an option for me.
Thanks in advance.
edit: sorry for the typo; a bit tired.
You should be able to flash about any software channel if unlocked, I haven't had issue. I went retus to retail, and I think I was on another at some point. No issues here.