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CN model worth it in USA? Anything I ought to know before purchase?

Looking to pick up a CN 128gb variant. Is the Mi 8 worth it for sub $400? I'm able to flash global ROM ton the CN variant right?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-8-6-21-Inch-6GB-128GB-Smartphone-Blue-405269.html
I use T-mobile and just want to make sure I'm not missing purchasing the above. Anything I should be aware of with the Mi 8 using it outside of CN or other markets? (I've owned the Mix, Mi 5 and redmi note 4, so not my first xiaomi rodeo) .
I was initially torn between the Mix 2s and Mi 8, but remembered how I hated the FFC on the Mix and it at the bottom. Video chatting wasnt possible as I'd be upside down (duo. has this been fixed?). Mix 2s is about $450 for equivalent 128gb.

tlxxxsracer said:
Looking to pick up a CN 128gb variant. Is the Mi 8 worth it for sub $400? I'm able to flash global ROM ton the CN variant right?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-8-6-21-Inch-6GB-128GB-Smartphone-Blue-405269.html
I use T-mobile and just want to make sure I'm not missing purchasing the above. Anything I should be aware of with the Mi 8 using it outside of CN or other markets? (I've owned the Mix, Mi 5 and redmi note 4, so not my first xiaomi rodeo) .
I was initially torn between the Mix 2s and Mi 8, but remembered how I hated the FFC on the Mix and it at the bottom. Video chatting wasnt possible as I'd be upside down (duo. has this been fixed?). Mix 2s is about $450 for equivalent 128gb.
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Using a CN version with global rom here in Canada. Only real drawback is no Google Pay. Other thing is if it comes unlocked by seller you won't be able to relock BL without bricking it. But if you plan on locking yourself, be ready for the 15-30 day wait period.

SENSEI888 said:
Using a CN version with global rom here in Canada. Only real drawback is no Google Pay. Other thing is if it comes unlocked by seller you won't be able to relock BL without bricking it. But if you plan on locking yourself, be ready for the 15-30 day wait period.
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Google pay is not working as safetynet check has failed. You can make safetynet pass by flashing Magisk which will root systemlessly and hide from safetynet. Am on the latest stable global rom with magisk 17.2 and google pay is working great

tlxxxsracer said:
Looking to pick up a CN 128gb variant. Is the Mi 8 worth it for sub $400? I'm able to flash global ROM ton the CN variant right?
https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-8-6-21-Inch-6GB-128GB-Smartphone-Blue-405269.html
I use T-mobile and just want to make sure I'm not missing purchasing the above. Anything I should be aware of with the Mi 8 using it outside of CN or other markets? (I've owned the Mix, Mi 5 and redmi note 4, so not my first xiaomi rodeo) .
I was initially torn between the Mix 2s and Mi 8, but remembered how I hated the FFC on the Mix and it at the bottom. Video chatting wasnt possible as I'd be upside down (duo. has this been fixed?). Mix 2s is about $450 for equivalent 128gb.
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Usually there are differences between bands, but as far as I have read, they both seem to support the same bands and have pretty much the same features. But as mentioned, you will have issues with Google Play, and a large majority of threads have people trying to go from the Chinese rom to the Global rom. As for your chosen vendor, I'm not a fan of any of those Chinese vendors, especially when many of them are known to install what is referred to as "vendor roms" (this is typically a modified stock MIUI Chinese ROM with Google Play installed and a damaged version number which stops MIUI from updating, thus stopping Google Play from being deleted by an update). These vendors have been known for installing malware on the phones as it has been discovered before. If you've purchased from them and are happy with them, by all means do, but there is one reputable mega store in the US that is selling these devices, but 64GB global models only, and they're not as "cheap" as the ones you're looking at. If you are curious:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co...alSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search&Ntt=Xiaomi

Crossvxm said:
Usually there are differences between bands, but as far as I have read, they both seem to support the same bands and have pretty much the same features. But as mentioned, you will have issues with Google Play, and a large majority of threads have people trying to go from the Chinese rom to the Global rom. As for your chosen vendor, I'm not a fan of any of those Chinese vendors, especially when many of them are known to install what is referred to as "vendor roms" (this is typically a modified stock MIUI Chinese ROM with Google Play installed and a damaged version number which stops MIUI from updating, thus stopping Google Play from being deleted by an update). These vendors have been known for installing malware on the phones as it has been discovered before. If you've purchased from them and are happy with them, by all means do, but there is one reputable mega store in the US that is selling these devices, but 64GB global models only, and they're not as "cheap" as the ones you're looking at. If you are curious:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/co...alSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search&Ntt=Xiaomi
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So if said device comes with a vendor ROM, would it still be possible to flash CN ROM onto it or unlock the bootloader and flash global ROM? Or does the vendor ROM cause issues with all that?
I dont have an issue with flashing magisk, I usually do on all devices I unlock, nor do i worry about TWRP. May even flash an AOSP Pie rom.
My main concern is getting off the vendor rom if it comes with it. I know in the past you could (I think)
I appreciate everyone's input and feedback. Does anyone have a recommended aliexpress vendor to buy from? I see popular, high rated ones with lots of sales but they too are CN model with global ROM flashed..

tlxxxsracer said:
So if said device comes with a vendor ROM, would it still be possible to flash CN ROM onto it or unlock the bootloader and flash global ROM? Or does the vendor ROM cause issues with all that?
I dont have an issue with flashing magisk, I usually do on all devices I unlock, nor do i worry about TWRP. May even flash an AOSP Pie rom.
My main concern is getting off the vendor rom if it comes with it. I know in the past you could (I think)
I appreciate everyone's input and feedback. Does anyone have a recommended aliexpress vendor to buy from? I see popular, high rated ones with lots of sales but they too are CN model with global ROM flashed..
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Actually now that you mention it, one of the main reasons Xiaomi made it so hard to unlock the bootloader was to eliminate third party reseller issues, specifically the vendor rom issue. Now that anti-rollback has also been implemented, I believe that vendor rom issues are no more.
I don't know much about AliExpress, but I do know that it is more trusted than say GearBest and AliBaba. I skimmed through their site, perhaps it is best to buy from the ones with highest orders and good reviews? Ironically, I came across their site for the first time in a quite a while today when I Googled "Mi 8 camera glass protector". They actually have tempered glass for the camera, so I'll probably have no choice but to give them a try.
Anyhow, if you're going to install a custom rom, vendor rom doesn't matter since you'll be unlocking the bootloader anyways.
Getting back to your original question, $400 doesn't seem like a major deal, seeing that AliExpress has the global 8GB+256GB model for $40 more.
The Mi 8 isn't without it's share of camera issues. The video recording on the Mi Mix 2S looks and sounds much better than on the Mi 8. But they both have their share of pros and cons, with the Mi 8 still being the winner of both (depending on your preference). The Mi 8 has a much better looking display (Samsung's Super AMOLED vs JDI's IPS LCD) although as you may know OLED wears off if if not properly taken care of. The Mi 8 has a much higher max brightness too, and the battery life is said to be much better (mine averages at over 6 hours with the brightness at half with heavy web browsing of 3+ hours), but the notchless design of the Mi Mix 2S looks MUCH better. The notch isn't an issue for the most part.
Lastly, I haven't MetroPCS (excuse me, Metro by T-Mobile now ), basically the same thing as T-Mobile. You'll be happy to know that this phone fully supports LTE, 4G (HSPA+) and so on, even VoLTE (make sure you set your region to Hong Kong or India for that to work)!

Help I'm a noob with a question about the K20 Pro running Android. UK - Vodaphone

Hi guys,
So this phone seems amazing for the price and specs, but obviously, it doesn't run android.
Now my question is, I currently have a S7 Edge running the custom ROM (superman rom) and I've done a few custom ROMs so think I'd be confident if there was a guide to also do this to the K20 pro to make it the perfect phone.
My question is:
1. Do they make a guide to flash stock android or some form of android on this phone?
2. does the phone work in the UK on Vodaphone network?
3. is there another phone I should be looking at? the Oneplus 6t doesn't seem much of an upgrade for the money from the S7 Edge I've had for the last 3 years :\
thanks!

domyadig said:
Hi guys,
So this phone seems amazing for the price and specs, but obviously, it doesn't run android.
Now my question is, I currently have a S7 Edge running the custom ROM (superman rom) and I've done a few custom ROMs so think I'd be confident if there was a guide to also do this to the K20 pro to make it the perfect phone.
My question is:
1. Do they make a guide to flash stock android or some form of android on this phone?
2. does the phone work in the UK on Vodaphone network?
3. is there another phone I should be looking at? the Oneplus 6t doesn't seem much of an upgrade for the money from the S7 Edge I've had for the last 3 years :\
thanks!
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It is Android, just not as you know it.
At the moment the phone hasn't been released globally, so there's very little custom ROM development yet. It'll be released in India next week, but globally in a could of months, maybe. So it'll be a while yet before there's some progress with other ROMs. GSI ROMs work OK for the most part, and Phhuson's AOSP GSI will, obviously give you the purest Android. Though there are still a few issues with them, which for some, myself included, can be lived with, whilst others they will be deal breakers. There are guides for flashing ROMs on this phone. Have a look in the K20 Pro threads here.
The phone will work OK, for the most part in the UK. It lacks band 20. So EE will give the best coverage and O2 the worst. It 'should' be OK on Vodafone and Three with maybe the occasional patch that still relies on band 20 for compete coverage. EE would give you compete coverage and O2 probably wouldn't work outside of major towns and cities.
There's the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, though the Pro does have a large jump in price. Close to stock Android out of the box and OnePlus devices have the biggest custom ROM scene.
There's the Mi 9, which has a global version and some movement starting to happen on the custom ROMs.
Or there's the Asus ZenFone 6, which comes with a fairly stock android out of the box. Asus have tentatively reached out to the developer community and provided a small number of xda devs with a free phone, so there should be more development than you'd normally see on an Asus phone.

Robbo.5000 said:
It is Android, just not as you know it.
At the moment the phone hasn't been released globally, so there's very little custom ROM development yet. It'll be released in India next week, but globally in a could of months, maybe. So it'll be a while yet before there's some progress with other ROMs. GSI ROMs work OK for the most part, and Phhuson's AOSP GSI will, obviously give you the purest Android. Though there are still a few issues with them, which for some, myself included, can be lived with, whilst others they will be deal breakers. There are guides for flashing ROMs on this phone. Have a look in the K20 Pro threads here.
The phone will work OK, for the most part in the UK. It lacks band 20. So EE will give the best coverage and O2 the worst. It 'should' be OK on Vodafone and Three with maybe the occasional patch that still relies on band 20 for compete coverage. EE would give you compete coverage and O2 probably wouldn't work outside of major towns and cities.
There's the OnePlus 7 and 7 Pro, though the Pro does have a large jump in price. Close to stock Android out of the box and OnePlus devices have the biggest custom ROM scene.
There's the Mi 9, which has a global version and some movement starting to happen on the custom ROMs.
Or there's the Asus ZenFone 6, which comes with a fairly stock android out of the box. Asus have tentatively reached out to the developer community and provided a small number of xda devs with a free phone, so there should be more development than you'd normally see on an Asus phone.
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thanks for your reply,
the porblem is i have a s7 edge and can't really see why to spend £400+ plus on a phone that doesn't even do 1440p
it needs to have 1440p! lol

domyadig said:
thanks for your reply,
the porblem is i have a s7 edge and can't really see why to spend £400+ plus on a phone that doesn't even do 1440p
it needs to have 1440p! lol
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Because it will now cost you almost double that amount to get a new phone with 1440 display.

Robbo.5000 said:
Because it will now cost you almost double that amount to get a new phone with 1440 display.
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Is there any reason for this? I guess i should wait on a little while then.

domyadig said:
Is there any reason for this? I guess i should wait on a little while then.
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Yes. Any flagship phone with a QHD display will be marketed as a premium flagship and come with a premium price, look at the prices of the S10, the OP 7 Pro and the new Xperia phones. If you want a cheaper phone with QHD, then it will be a mid range SoC.

already have S8 Plus, running it as FHD+ to save the battery and can't feel or see the difference
I guess FHD+ is enough and battery friendly

domyadig said:
Hi guys,
So this phone seems amazing for the price and specs, but obviously, it doesn't run android.
Now my question is, I currently have a S7 Edge running the custom ROM (superman rom) and I've done a few custom ROMs so think I'd be confident if there was a guide to also do this to the K20 pro to make it the perfect phone.
My question is:
1. Do they make a guide to flash stock android or some form of android on this phone?
2. does the phone work in the UK on Vodaphone network?
3. is there another phone I should be looking at? the Oneplus 6t doesn't seem much of an upgrade for the money from the S7 Edge I've had for the last 3 years :\
thanks!
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If I were you right now with a 3 year old phone like you have there would be only one choice and that's the OnePlus 7 pro.definetly worth the few hundred extra for what your getting. Oxygen OS is hands down best software with Best QHD display you can get,if you dont mind full HD go with the normal 7 at a good price.
The redmi k20 pro will work fine but annoying Chinese software,maybe wait till September/October for a Mi 9T pro or November for a OnePlus 7T with possible standard version with a design similar to the k20.
Look at Xiaomi.eu rom for k20 pro if your going with that. It takes away all the bloat of the Chinese version with weekly updates based on Chinese official

256+8 lavender model a scam? also NFC question

hello everyone!
so its new phone time again and I've been eyeing the MI 9 for a hot minute; and since its not on amazon im looking to order it off ali.
now my questions are: on the xiaomi website it only specifies an 128+8 version of the lavender, no mention of 256+8; am i getting ripped off?
and also it seems to be the Chinese version with a global ROM, will that be an issue and i should keep looking for a global version or installing xiaomi.eu would make the issues go away(i.e NFC working?)
TIA!

I'm not sure about mi 9, but I saw mi 9 5G with 8gb 256gb.
And yes, with EU rom most things works normally (at least NFC works).
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

ted presley said:
I'm not sure about mi 9, but I saw mi 9 5G with 8gb 256gb.
And yes, with EU rom most things works normally (at least NFC works).
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk
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is the back cover piece the same on the 9 and 9 5g? the main reason i wanna go with the one from ali is the color; since the 5g version doesnt come in the glorious lavender i was thinking maybe replacing it with it would be a viable option?
edit: NVM scratch that the frame will still be white D:

LilyFox said:
hello everyone!
so its new phone time again and I've been eyeing the MI 9 for a hot minute; and since its not on amazon im looking to order it off ali.
now my questions are: on the xiaomi website it only specifies an 128+8 version of the lavender, no mention of 256+8; am i getting ripped off?
and also it seems to be the Chinese version with a global ROM, will that be an issue and i should keep looking for a global version or installing xiaomi.eu would make the issues go away(i.e NFC working?)
TIA!
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see the battery capacity of the deal you are seeing, if they mention 3300mah, then its a Mi9, but if they show 8GB/128GB is probably a fake, since the only version with 8GB RAM is Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and they came only with 256GB of storage, not 128.
If the product page show 4000 mah of battery, then is a Mi 9 Pro...and the variants there change, see in gsmarena the specs list and see the difference between the deal you are looking and the real specs of the phone.

sun_is_shinning said:
see the battery capacity of the deal you are seeing, if they mention 3300mah, then its a Mi9, but if they show 8GB/128GB is probably a fake, since the only version with 8GB RAM is Mi 9 Transparent Edition, and they came only with 256GB of storage, not 128.
If the product page show 4000 mah of battery, then is a Mi 9 Pro...and the variants there change, see in gsmarena the specs list and see the difference between the deal you are looking and the real specs of the phone.
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I have mi 9, 3300mah, 8gb/128gb, it's not fake [emoji18]. Just available in china version, not global version, but you can change rom easily.
Sent from my MI 9 using Tapatalk

Rog 2 or not

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...

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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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.

All Day On XDA said:
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...

All Day On XDA said:
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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All Day On XDA said:
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.

masl100 said:
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.

masl100 said:
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...

Question Any country selling 12GB/512GB apart from CN ?

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.

redrooster62 said:
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