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[REF] Reset IMEI to factory default

If you want to return the original IMEI then you must do this before reading the manual.
You must have root on your device to continue this manual.
MOD EDIT: Removed
This manual does not show how to change IMEI!
It is only shows how to return the factory default IMEI on Samsung.
Tested and works on the following devices:
Samsung GT-I9000
Samsung GT-I9001
Samsung GT-I9003
Samsung GT-I9100
Samsung GT-I9103
Samsung GT-I9220
Samsung GT-N7000
Samsung GT-P1000
Samsung GT-P6200
Samsung GT-P6800
Samsung GT-P7500
Samsung GT-P7510

Is that YOUR IMEI #?

ragin said:
Is that YOUR IMEI #?
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This is a factory default IMEI on Samsung GSM\3G module.

I thought every device has a specific IMEI

Better way would be to backup your /efs folder WITH the right permissions, then restore them back.

Anonymous, are you joking? because this is the better way to be blacklisted by your provider and samsung won't help you. ..

geek78 said:
Anonymous, are you joking? because this is the better way to be blacklisted by your provider and samsung won't help you. ..
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Provider can only block you number or IMEI. In my country IMEI 004999010640000 works fine on 2 big providers and there is no blacklist. In many European and Asian countries (like Russia and China) is no IMEI blacklist at all.

Just do a Quick search in the forum and you Will understand

geek78 said:
Just do a Quick search in the forum and you Will understand
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If you dont need to reset default IMEI just do not pay attention to this topic.

problem with saying "default IMEI" is that most would read that to mean the original that their phone came with. You should really amend your first post to warn that this will set some "generic" IMEI and may be illegal or at least invalid for use in countries where the carriers are may block an IMEI. This would be true for the UK and probably many other countries as there is a requirement for carriers to block handsets that are reported stolen.
As already mentioned, best to backup your /efs and save it onto your SD and PC so that it can be restored should you need it.
Dave

Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense! The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!

RiverSource said:
Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense!
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So don't use it.
RiverSource said:
The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
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Who tell you this bull****? Thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine use the same IMEI like 135790246811220 (on some china phones) and did not block anyone so far.
RiverSource said:
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!
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Do you even read the red text in the beginning of the thread? Or you just need to speak out nonsense?

what is a non sense is to not explain on the 1st post to don't do that in the major countries (it is prohibited in most countries, this IMEI number is nothing in most countries, this IMEI number will be blacklisted in many countries, Samsung will refuse to honor the guarantee ...)

anonymous572 said:
Who tell you this bull****? Thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine use the same IMEI like 135790246811220 (on some china phones)
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Yes, and thousands of people in China, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine are posting in threads like "Help! My IMEI is 135790246811220 and the phone does'nt work!". There is a special website only dealing with IMEI 135790246811220 and how to workaround the problem (BTW, the solution is: Throw away the phone).
Anyway: Why the hell should I go for a default IMEI?

You guys are being curbside techs.... listen this is a generic imei Samsung uses for all their radios and devices before they started doing indevidual imei for devices. It is not illegal it is your device do what you want with it. Leave it to the user to figure out their laws. When was the last time a imei was used to catch a fraudster? Cell tower triangulation is how we do it.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App

The debate is unnecessary because the method SIMPLY DOES NOT WORK. It may or may not work if certain further steps are performed (e.g. manipulation of md5 checksum and backup files). But the simple replacement of nv_data.bin does not change the IMEI. At least not on my phone.

RiverSource said:
Oh dear, this makes absolutely no sense! The IMEI is the unique identifier of the phone, and it has to be unique in an network of a mobile phone operator! This means: As soon as more than one user follows your hint, the phones will not work any more!
The guide is a direct way to brick your phone! Don't use it!
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Works for me and I'm sure thousands of others as well. It'd say logic dictates you sir are wrong.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

@jason
And why does not work for me? I replaced the file (verified by checking the date). Following the reboot, the IMEI was the same. I think a md5 check failed and a backup was installed or something like that.

megapimp said:
You guys are being curbside techs.... listen this is a generic imei Samsung uses for all their radios and devices before they started doing indevidual imei for devices. It is not illegal it is your device do what you want with it. Leave it to the user to figure out their laws. When was the last time a imei was used to catch a fraudster? Cell tower triangulation is how we do it.
Sent from my GT-N7000 using XDA App
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pfff In your contry (if your contry doesn't use CEIR) maybe but NOT in many contries !!
If you speak french : http://www.journaldunet.com/0305/030515phonesec.shtml
My last GS2 (a used one) was in fact stolen : blacklisted by IMEI ....

Ok, maybe its working or not or whatever ... it doesn't matter. Again:
Why the hell should I reset my IMEI?
Can anyone give an answer that makes sense?

[Q] how to change IMEI for HUAWEI P7-L10

hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me

karaj2 said:
hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me
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IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity
I think there is no legal way to change imei. This number is unique all over the world - at least in theory.

87insane said:
IMEI = International Mobile Equipment Identity
I think there is no legal way to change imei. This number is unique all over the world - at least in theory.
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But I do like illegal ways .Because I need this phone and it blocked after 2 month to this country.

karaj2 said:
But I do like illegal ways .Because I need this phone and it blocked after 2 month to this country.
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Google: regiolock.
I do that and thats the answer. You have to register your mobile.

Please clarify
What is regiolock? How do you find it? How do you download it? How do you use it?

go0 said:
What is regiolock? How do you find it? How do you download it? How do you use it?
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Its no program for download. Pls Google it.

87insane said:
Its no program for download. Pls Google it.
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I googled it before replying to your reply...
You find results in Dutch which I don't understand and google translate makes a mess of.
None of these results say anything about IMEIs...
Thus my request for further information.
WTF, mate?!?

go0 said:
I googled it before replying to your reply...
You find results in Dutch which I don't understand and google translate makes a mess of.
None of these results say anything about IMEIs...
Thus my request for further information.
WTF, mate?!?
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Regiolock (aka regionlock) has nothing to do with the problem you are facing.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 )
This is only when a device blocks cards from a certain region.
There are no public methods available to change the IMEI for a P7. Generally methods for changing the IMEI of a device will not be released to the GP because the use of these tools is illegal in most countries, they can be misused by theives and terrorists.

the-equinoxe said:
Regiolock (aka regionlock) has nothing to do with the problem you are facing.
( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2470551 )
This is only when a device blocks cards from a certain region.
There are no public methods available to change the IMEI for a P7. Generally methods for changing the IMEI of a device will not be released to the GP because the use of these tools is illegal in most countries, they can be misused by theives and terrorists.
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You have read the reason of this user because he want to change his IMEI? I think not.....
The problem is the regio lock.

87insane said:
You have read the reason of this user because he want to change his IMEI? I think not.....
The problem is the regio lock.
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Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registration.html
http://www.todayszaman.com/columnis...ll-phone-registration-in-turkey-i_329471.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thornt...opics/mobile-phone-use-registration-in-turkey
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-08-18-2
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Registering-the-Mobile-Phones-in-Turkey-2627.html
Have a nice day.

the-equinoxe said:
Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
http://www.turkeytravelplanner.com/details/Communications/registration.html
http://www.todayszaman.com/columnis...ll-phone-registration-in-turkey-i_329471.html
https://www.lonelyplanet.com/thornt...opics/mobile-phone-use-registration-in-turkey
http://www.noonsite.com/Members/doina/R2006-08-18-2
http://www.mymerhaba.com/Registering-the-Mobile-Phones-in-Turkey-2627.html
Have a nice day.
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I think that this is a contentious issue and we are both right. but it is also a reason that have their smartphone has been locked. the question whether the IMEI can be changed as we both have answered the same.
Dito

the-equinoxe said:
Nope it isn't, and your attitude doesn't make it any less false. (Though it does make the Dunning-Kruger effect apparent)
Actually I did read the OP's initial post, and I completely understood it.
But I also know the background of his problem (which is not new and actually well known since since the law was introduced ages ago in Turkey), and I also googled to confirm whether the situation in Turkey hasn't changed over the last few years just to be sure before posting previous message.
Let me explain it to you:
Region lock is on the device itself, it prohibits the user to use a sim card not whitelisted for a certain user.
The problem here is different, Turkey blocks any foreign GSM within a month (or two) if it is not registered (by law), registering a device is compulsory (and you can't register anything without paying taxes and fees).
But hey, don't believe me, let others tell you:
zoink
Have a nice day.
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Hey, thanks for the clarification. For the sake of discussion, if I were to have found a solution, should I post it?

go0 said:
Hey, thanks for the clarification. For the sake of discussion, if I were to have found a solution, should I post it?
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I would like to hear it. as long as it's not illegal solution, I think this is not a problem here. How i can change a IMEI, i know but this is the wrong place.

karaj2 said:
hi my phone is HUAWEI P7-L10 and I want to change IMEI and register it to turkey country. it is now block into turk network.
my rom version is 7-L10V100R001C00B13
please help me
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no chance it is illegal !

Simona Simmy said:
no chance it is illegal !
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Show me law regulations where is this prohibited?
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10

Ziolek67 said:
Show me law regulations where is this prohibited?
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
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http://www.staffordshire.police.uk/info_advice/crime_prevention/immobilise/reprogramming/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4_cSAqzPYE

I asked you about law regulations, not police instruction or somewhere explanations or interpretation. But even this UK police statement says about unblocking blocked phone.
Generally, in short words. Illegal is not changing IMEI but changing it for crime reasons. Just all [emoji14]
PS
There is 194 countries on the world and each can have own regulation in this aspect.
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10

Ziolek67 said:
I asked you about law regulations, not police instruction or somewhere explanations or interpretation. But even this UK police statement says about unblocking blocked phone.
Generally, in short words. Illegal is not changing IMEI but changing it for crime reasons. Just all [emoji14]
PS
There is 194 countries on the world and each can have own regulation in this aspect.
Sent from my HUAWEI P7-L10
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well u cannot change imei which other u want to use? u cant just splash any number..
channging is not but it MIGHT lead to crime.. after further investigation..

Simona Simmy said:
no chance it is illegal !
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Simona Simmy said:
well u cannot change imei which other u want to use? u cant just splash any number..
channging is not but it MIGHT lead to crime.. after further investigation..
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mrcs64 said:
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well if u in doubt go to mobile operators or mobile manufacturers and ask them.. and IF you wont do it it means u scared so you know u doing something bad .. so go ahead and ask the right people..

Bootloader Code

Hi all, so i just got a brand new, and i'm willing to root it, but the website isn't up, and i couldn't find any option for it.
Any tip on how to do it? I'm without options, rooting will be perfect.
Ty all!:good::fingers-crossed:

iDeadSmack said:
Hi all, so i just got a brand new, and i'm willing to change imei and to root it, but the website isn't up, and i couldn't find any option for it.
Any tip on how to do it? I'm without options, rooting will be perfect, but if you can manage just the imei change, it will be also fine.
Ty all!:good::fingers-crossed:
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Use DC Unlocker. 4 Euro, and you will get your code in less than 5 minutes
BTW, imei changing is illegal. So nobody gonna help you on that here i guess. Not sure why you want to do it anyway

otonieru said:
Use DC Unlocker. 4 Euro, and you will get your code in less than 5 minutes
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already did, they don't support it. i speaked to the support team. any other software for it?

iDeadSmack said:
already did, they don't support it. i speaked to the support team. any other software for it?
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write an email to Huawei support.
with these answers:
Full Name (if applicable):
Email address (if applicable):
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
You will get your unlock code via Email.
Greetz

AndsXDA said:
write an email to Huawei support.
with these answers:
Full Name (if applicable):
Email address (if applicable):
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
You will get your unlock code via Email.
Greetz
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Already did, they aren't sending anymore bootloader codes, also, they said it on twitter. Seems it's hard :c

iDeadSmack said:
Already did, they aren't sending anymore bootloader codes, also, they said it on twitter. Seems it's hard :c
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Which country? Try UK support. For example, Russian support is completely useless and just sends you steps how to do it on non-functional site.
UK support sent me the code on the next day (on may 12).

elhana said:
Which country? Try UK support. For example, Russian support is completely useless and just sends you steps how to do it on non-functional site.
UK support sent me the code on the next day (on may 12).
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Weird, just saw ppl on twitter saying they got nothing since day 8. Same with me.

iDeadSmack said:
Weird, just saw ppl on twitter saying they got nothing since day 8. Same with me.
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Make sure to provide a decent reason - I kinda lied about not using my new phone, but reality is i'd really sell it if I could not unlock it and get rid of ads.
I guess, simply saying you want adaway installed and that needs root shall be enough. Last part skips voids-warranty-are-you-sure? exchange.
A friend of mine called UK support on viber on may 10th, but ended up with same uk support mail exchage asking him for details, warning about risks and got his code a day later than me I believe.
He told them he wanted to flash clean firmware or something like that... be creative.
My ticket from https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/contact-us/ (I forced it to /uk/ from my real country)
May 11: ...
Content:I bought P20 pro few weeks ago and I desperately want to unlock my bootloader, but unlock link is 404/dead for ages now.One of the reasons for actually buying Huawei phone was the information that bootloader unlock is actually easy - I'm sick and tired of ads and I want root/adaway installed asap + I want google dialer.... It sucks to be walking around with my old Xiaomi mi6 and not a new shiny Huawei.Please let me know, how can I get an unlock code in any other way. Serial xxxxxxxxxx, product ID xxxxxx, IMEI xxxx/xxx. I know the risks etc and I'm sure I want to unlock my bootloader.
May 11, 20 mins later
Dear Name,
Thank you for contacting Huawei Customer Care and the provided details.
We have now created a request for you in order to receive the bootloader code. As soon as we receive it, we will forward it to you.
Thank you for your patience and please let us know if you have any other questions.
May 12:
Dear Name,
Thank you for your patience.
I have received the necessary code you need to use in order to root your device.
The code is: my-code-here
As explained in our previous e-mails, please note that using the bootloader code and rooting the device will void the warranty.
I trust this information is of assistance. In a couple of hours, you might receive a survey regarding the experience you have had with Huawei Customer Care. We would appreciate your feedback. Should you have any further queries, please feel free to get back to us anytime.
I wish you a wonderful day!

iDeadSmack said:
Hi all, so i just got a brand new, and i'm willing to root it, but the website isn't up, and i couldn't find any option for it.
Any tip on how to do it? I'm without options, rooting will be perfect.
Ty all!:good::fingers-crossed:
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post back once you email them or call support. Where are you located?

help
AndsXDA said:
write an email to Huawei support.
with these answers:
Full Name (if applicable):
Email address (if applicable):
Device model:
Serial number:
IMEI:
Product ID - dialing *#*#1357946#*#*. If not available, the invoice should be attached.
Reason for the unlock code:
You will get your unlock code via Email.
Greetz
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What is the support email from Huawei?

UsainGord said:
What is the support email from Huawei?
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https://consumer.huawei.com/uk/contact-us/ - fill the e-mail form.
It didn't work for me when I used my country support, but nothing stops you from trying both local and uk at the same time.

You can't unlock your bootloader after 22th July!

Received this notification that says the company no longer support unlocking bootloader after 22nd July. Attaching the screenshot here.
What you think? The future is dark?

mdjishadk said:
Received this notification that says the company no longer support unlocking bootloader after 22nd July. Attaching the screenshot here.
What you think? The future is dark?
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If you already have your unlock code it should be fine.
If you don't you should still be able to use DC to get it.
But this is for current phones, for future ones we may not even get unlock code from DC (as P20 can not, for example)

Which ends the ROM scene.
No need to go and unlock it. No developer will support this phone ( or Huawei) for buy long..

Luckily, due to Treble, existing customers will not be left in the cold. Not sure what Huawei will gain from all of this though. They also lost me as a customer. And my friends, and my family.

ante0 said:
If you already have your unlock code it should be fine.
If you don't you should still be able to use DC to get it.
But this is for current phones, for future ones we may not even get unlock code from DC (as P20 can not, for example)
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Where's DC, what is this?

Just boycott their products : )

I think it makes sense for them to avoid users from unlocking their devices. I have seen several people returning their devices for installing custom stuff badly and then when they revert back to stock, some features are lost (again, for doing things the wrong way). Stupid people costs any company lots of money, ergo, they rather remove the feature and remain safe.

Any idea how to register for an account on the Huawei website? It doesn't give an option for the US (or Canada for that matter).

GrandAdmiral said:
Any idea how to register for an account on the Huawei website? It doesn't give an option for the US (or Canada for that matter).
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try selecting other country or regions and then can try.

shashank1320 said:
try selecting other country or regions and then can try.
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Same problem regarding Poland. You can use your phone number to login on this website once you have account created via hicare in your phone.
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elmerq said:
Same problem regarding Poland. You can use your phone number to login on this website once you have account created via hicare in your phone.
Sent from my [device_name] using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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I used my email address to create my hicare account. I tried using that to log in and it didn't work.

Pie?

When are we getting Android Pie?? Or should I get the Mate 20 Pro?

Man use fraking search ..Before open useless topic...

LSHA1980 said:
When are we getting Android Pie?? Or should I get the Mate 20 Pro?
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It's starts rolling out globally this Saturday.

Excluding UK. We will probably get it before Christmas next year ?

cop1976 said:
Excluding UK. We will probably get it before Christmas next year ?
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Good job I rebranded to Europe ?

I will not pay 30 euro for unlocking code. I would rather sell this phone.

cop1976 said:
Excluding UK. We will probably get it before Christmas next year ?
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Thanks BREXIT

No doubt that this question comes from a ex iphone user.

RiTCHiE007 said:
No doubt that this question comes from a ex iphone user.
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No never had an Apple product

LSHA1980 said:
No never had a Apple product
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Don't worry about that stupid comment. Even if You have it wouldn't mean anything.

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Don't worry about that stupid comment. Even if You have it wouldn't mean anything.
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Nailed it!

So Ireland update is delayed too? Rebranding doesn't needs bootloader unlocked does it? At least not for most other brand phones, still stock firmware etc just flash to handset sold in different regions shouldn't be an issue other than a few that uses different bands

deconfrost said:
So Ireland update is delayed too? Rebranding doesn't needs bootloader unlocked does it? At least not for most other brand phones, still stock firmware etc just flash to handset sold in different regions shouldn't be an issue other than a few that uses different bands
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I believe it does need unlocking.

So it's gone 2am on "release day" in China. You'd think they would push the update around 8-9am?

oxfordmark said:
So it's gone 2am on "release day" in China. You'd think they would push the update around 8-9am?
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Most likely 5.47 pm.... [emoji12][emoji12] Seriously... Nobody knows... They release it as soon as they will be ready...
Inviato dal mio CLT-L29 utilizzando Tapatalk

Spoke to an advisor on live chat earlier, they said probably not until the end of the month.
Every person who speaks to an advisor seems to get a different story from what I can gather

Dixi1801 said:
Spoke to an advisor on live chat earlier, they said probably not until the end of the month.
Every person who speaks to an advisor seems to get a different story from what I can gather
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End of month for what region though?

oxfordmark said:
End of month for what region though?
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CHINA!

oxfordmark said:
End of month for what region though?
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Apologies, I forgot that part. I'm in the UK

Hi!
I found something interesting on China Huawei Club forum:
https://club.huawei.com/thread-17736096-1-1.html
... by Google trnanslator:
First, the version push time
1, November 6th: Pushed to users who have successfully registered for internal testing
2, November 8: Push to users on version 9.0.1.20
3, November 10: Member service registration is open to all, support 8.1.1.175 (P20) / 8.1.0.176 (P20 Pro) version upgrade to 9.0.0.125 version.
Tips:
1. Please upgrade the “Member Service” APP to the latest version 8.0.2.811 before the member service registration upgrade.
2. After the membership service registration is open, there is no limit to the number of registrations and time. You can apply for early adopters at any time. It is recommended to apply for the peak period.
3. Due to the large number of upgraded early adopters, there may be a delay in network data transmission. After the member service registration application prompts successfully, the system will push according to the order of registration and the network status. If you have not received the version yet, please don't worry. It is recommended to wait patiently for the peak period and then review the update in Settings > System > System Update.