First off - the camera app (which is why I bought it) and aperture mode is awesome. Also the hardware is so sick visually.
My issues - it seems my model of the P9 Plus does NOT have Force touch nor NFC. Per the Huawei website it should. These were the big biggest reasons for me to buy the plus over the P9. And NFC is a deal breaker long term.
Also I have a lot of Chinese (Mandarin, or whatever it is) on mine still. I think I was led to believe it would be entirely in English after changing the system language.
Those are my main issues right now. Where did I go wrong?
Model = VIE-AL10.
AL10 is the Chinese version and has no NFC, force touch is only available in the high end 128GB version.
zhuanyi said:
AL10 is the Chinese version and has no NFC, force touch is only available in the high end 128GB version.
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Crap. I just read that elsewhere. Not good. It seems I need to find an intl model with NFC and force touch in white. If possible.
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Crap. I just read that elsewhere. Not good. It seems I need to find an intl model with NFC and force touch in white. If possible.
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No white version with nfc only the gold one i think
HI, in Mexico, the P9 Plus comes in 64Gb storage and it haves both NFC and Force Touch BUT Only comes in Quartz Gray.
Cheers
I got c636 version gold and I have both NFC , focus touch too
Hi, I have bought a huawei p20 pro with 8gb of ram and 128gb of storage. I have never seen the likes of it but it is a chinese version. I thought it was not original at first, but i checked the serial number on Huawei's site and it is original! Now i want to debrand it as i need to install the EU firmware. Will this decrease the 8gb of ram to 6gb?
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Hi, I have bought a huawei p20 pro with 8gb of ram and 128gb of storage. I have never seen the likes of it but it is a chinese version. I thought it was not original at first, but i checked the serial number on Huawei's site and it is original! Now i want to debrand it as i need to install the EU firmware. Will this decrease the 8gb of ram to 6gb?
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Since when Software changes effect the Hardware, that if you use some other software it will decrease or increase your Hardware capabilities? So answer is no it won't effect any Hardware.
take a screenshot of your specs, it should keep them intact after rebranding.
SamerBerjawi said:
take a screenshot of your specs, it should keep them intact after rebranding.
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Hilarious... well as i recall since i would be changing my kernel, doesn't the allowed size of ram decrease? I had an xperia x8 back in the day and with a particular kernel, I had gained more ram!
Maybe it's a new model or a fake, I just got a second hand Chinese version and it is called CLT-AL00 not CLT-L00. And it comes with the standard 6gb of ram.
Download antutu benchmark and see if it recognise your model.
Secondary can you please point me in the right direction for rebranding the phone so it becomes an European version?
Thanks
No it is no fake. When the p20 pro got released i read a review with official huawei statment about the 8gb model. If i find it again i will post it here. It was a special edition like the rs porsche etc.
TobiasKlang said:
No it is no fake. When the p20 pro got released i read a review with official huawei statment about the 8gb model. If i find it again i will post it here. It was a special edition like the rs porsche etc.
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yup found oout that Huawei launched a new vrsion of the P20 pro with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of ROM; see the details here:
https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_p20_pro-9106.php#256gb
Cheers
Hi everybody, I'm selling my Zenfone 6z to buy a new phone i love the rog phone 2 also if it has not a SD slot (I use SD to keep documents when I change phone). My question is: is it worth to buy a 899 Euro phone with snapdragon 855+ while next April there will be a lot of new snapdragon 865 phones even cheaper (redmi,realme,etc)?
Second question do both USB type c port support otg?
Thanks!
If u can afford and want the absolute newest and best u can wait...
AlanTham said:
If u can afford and want the absolute newest and best u can wait...
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Thank you Alan,
But that's the point I'd like to get it now...
Guybrush.d said:
Hi everybody, I'm selling my Zenfone 6z to buy a new phone i love the rog phone 2 also if it has not a SD slot (I use SD to keep documents when I change phone). My question is: is it worth to buy a 899 Euro phone with snapdragon 855+ while next April there will be a lot of new snapdragon 865 phones even cheaper (redmi,realme,etc)?
Second question do both USB type c port support otg?
Thanks!
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Redmi and Realme isnt the same level as the ROGPHONE 2...
I myself have a Redmi Note 8 Pro just for macro shots. The rest is done on my ROGPHONE 2.
HermesHidayat said:
Redmi and Realme isnt the same level as the ROGPHONE 2...
I myself have a Redmi Note 8 Pro just for macro shots. The rest is done on my ROGPHONE 2.
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Well, thank you for your answer, my only doubt about redmi and realme, also oppo, is the software. If I'll buy one of them, the redmi k30 pro is interesting, I change the software for sure, I prefer android stock roms.
it's worth it if you buy tencent version and flash international software. you can get it for as low as 450 euros.
Guybrush.d said:
Hi everybody, I'm selling my Zenfone 6z to buy a new phone i love the rog phone 2 also if it has not a SD slot (I use SD to keep documents when I change phone). My question is: is it worth to buy a 899 Euro phone with snapdragon 855+ while next April there will be a lot of new snapdragon 865 phones even cheaper (redmi,realme,etc)?
Second question do both USB type c port support otg?
Thanks!
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As the collegue above said, is so, so worthy if you buy the 430€ tencent version (now it's around 450€ normally). It's an amazing phone for daily use. Just the camera is an 8.5/10 with A10 (better than A9), but with GCam the results are amazing enough. Buy it!! I bought it like some weeks ago
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it's worth it if you buy tencent version and flash international software. you can get it for as low as 450 euros.
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Well, I found the tencent 12/512 at 800 euros, the global at 899 euro, but the tencent has less lte bands and here in Italy is better to get as many as you can... And for 99 Euros less I will get just 3 months warranty instead of normal 2 years...
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Well, I found the tencent 12/512 at 800 euros, the global at 899 euro, but the tencent has less lte bands and here in Italy is better to get as many as you can... And for 99 Euros less I will get just 3 months warranty instead of normal 2 years...
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SD 865 is now the standard.
90 to 120 Hz also becoming standard.
If the heavy weight, lack of 5g, no IR blaster or SD card and average camera aren't a problem for you then this is an excellent all round phone.
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SD 865 is now the standard.
90 to 120 Hz also becoming standard.
If the heavy weight, lack of 5g, no IR blaster or SD card and average camera aren't a problem for you then this is an excellent all round phone.
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Well 5g is not a very big problem, it will take a couple of year to work in entire Italian territory. The IR and SD are options i like, but have you any valid alternative?
I haven't really been looking for alternatives since I got this phone.
A quick search suggested the Poco X2 / Redmi K30.....mid range phone though...
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SD 865 is now the standard.
90 to 120 Hz also becoming standard.
If the heavy weight, lack of 5g, no IR blaster or SD card and average camera aren't a problem for you then this is an excellent all round phone.
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I haven't really been looking for alternatives since I got this phone.
A quick search suggested the Poco X2 / Redmi K30.....mid range phone though...
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Yes, i discovered also Vivo Nex but I will not get stock Android...So at this point I think I'll go for rog 2 12/512 and I'll use GCam for camera and otg for my SD documents, maybe I can find a small otg adapter and keep it always connected to the phone. Thanks!
Guybrush.d said:
Hi everybody, I'm selling my Zenfone 6z to buy a new phone i love the rog phone 2 also if it has not a SD slot (I use SD to keep documents when I change phone). My question is: is it worth to buy a 899 Euro phone with snapdragon 855+ while next April there will be a lot of new snapdragon 865 phones even cheaper (redmi,realme,etc)?
Second question do both USB type c port support otg?
Thanks!
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I have rog 2 tencent edition 8gb ram and 128 gb I think it is perfect special with a10 ww , gcam for the camera, and I have also sandisk otg 128 gb for movies and documents , I use both usb( one for charge and the other for otg ) if I charge my phone at same time work perfect no any problems.
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I have rog 2 tencent edition 8gb ram and 128 gb I think it is perfect special with a10 ww , gcam for the camera, and I have also sandisk otg 128 gb for movies and documents , I use both usb( one for charge and the other for otg ) if I charge my phone at same time work perfect no any problems.
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Thanks, I'm looking for a flat cable microsd to USB type C to keep the memory always connected. I found something similar for arduino, but if I find the correct one I'll be very happy.
If you found something tell us , thanks
I think I found something on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/123175433404
I believe it will help ?
Guybrush.d said:
Well, I found the tencent 12/512 at 800 euros, the global at 899 euro, but the tencent has less lte bands and here in Italy is better to get as many as you can... And for 99 Euros less I will get just 3 months warranty instead of normal 2 years...
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just checked on kimovil.com and yes, tencent version supports 3 out of five lte bands in italy.
i still use honor note 10, which is china only version and i never had any problems with network coverage or call quality. also supports 3/5 lte bands.
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I think I found something on ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/123175433404
I believe it will help
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Well, thanks but I'm looking for something to keep "fixed" the n the phone without ruin the comfort...I've ordered the cable and the slots, I will weld it and post the results...
Hey XDA, I just tested Moto Edge S30 Fusion in Australia (aka Moto S30 Pro) and really like the phone as it is the right size and dual sim functionality that I need. Unfortuantely it is only 128GB storage which is frustrating since the S30 Pro in China gets 512GB (and is actually cheaper to buy vs the 128GB in Australia!)
I saw a post Converting the x30 Pro (CN) to Edge Ultra (EU). Has anyone considered doing the same? Main concerns is loosing Google Pay and stock functionality by unlocking bootloader and it being detected by apps.
If we could buy Edge S30 Fusion with 256GB or 512GB in non-CN country it would be perfect !
If anyone is interested here are then links to Australian retailers:
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion 5G 128GB (Cosmic Grey)
With MOTOROLA provide a great product at a great price. Check out our bargain prices online at JB Hi-Fi
www.jbhifi.com.au
Motorola 5599577 Edge 30 Fusion 8/128GB Solar Gold at The Good Guys
Shop Online for Motorola 5599577 Motorola Edge 30 Fusion 8/128GB Solar Gold and more at The Good Guys. Grab a bargain from Australia's leading home appliance store.
www.thegoodguys.com.au
motorola edge 30 fusion - Solar Gold
also review:
Motorola Edge 30 Fusion – a diamond in the rough (smartphone review) - Cybershack
The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion may well be its ‘Goldilocks’ phone sitting above the new Edge 30 Neo and below the Edge 30/Pro/Ultra.
cybershack.com.au
Motorola Releases Additions To Edge 30 Phone Lineup | Canstar Blue
Motorola releases new additions to the Edge 30 lineup - the Edge 30 Ultra, Edge 30 Fusion and Edge 30 Neo. Read more at Canstar Blue.
www.canstarblue.com.au
Can't you just order from AliExpress, they install global rom themselves.
MagisterOfMysticStudies said:
Can't you just order from AliExpress, they install global rom themselves.
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A big NO in changing from CN RM to Global ROM.
Why? BECAUSE OF MOTOROLA'S TIGHT SECURITY
1. You can NEVER software update over the air. Yes, this is NEVER. NO EXCEPTIONS.
2. You can NEVER re-lock your bootloader.
3. There will be a nasty WARNING MESSAGE ("Your bootloader is unlocked blah blah) everytime you restart your phone.
Why do you need to convert to global ROM when in fact, CN ROM OFFICIALLY SUPPORTS GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES.
How do I know? I own the X30 Pro.
You just need to toggle from Settings (see attachment as proof).
Pls don't make your life complicated.
Well, I don't think that the additional internal storage is worth it. I have a 256GB E30 Ultra and I just bought a 1TB sandisk microsd card and a usb-c reader. Transfer speed is nearly 100MB/s and I put the reader on my keychain so it is always with me.
I am considering the chinese with the global. My seller says I can get OTA? I see some say not supported but maybe there is a way around that. I would definitely get the CN version if I could uninstall the CN apps. I don't know how to do it but I know there is a way like Root or this tool and that one but that stuff is way over my level. I only know how to turn it on and use it.
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I am considering the chinese with the global. My seller says I can get OTA? I see some say not supported but maybe there is a way around that. I would definitely get the CN version if I could uninstall the CN apps. I don't know how to do it but I know there is a way like Root or this tool and that one but that stuff is way over my level. I only know how to turn it on and use it.
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Chinese Moto S30 Pro with seller-installed global rom is not updated via OTA. But you can update it manually by downloading the desired rom via fastboot. Remember to backup all your content before performing the upgrade.
Moto X30 Pro in CN = Moto Edge 30 Ultra
of course, if you buy the CN version it's not necessary to unlock the bootloader and convert it to Global ROM
I'm using the CN version without any issue
work like a rocket, just annoying me in Android Auto, nothing else