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Huawei US Firmware?

Hello, total noob here. So recently got a p20 pro, and is loving it so far. However, I got the Chinese firmware version C00. From my understanding, there is a US T-Mobile version. I was wondering, how can I go about changing it? Does it involve flash or something like that? Any help would be great!

Type_Null said:
Hello, total noob here. So recently got a p20 pro, and is loving it so far. However, I got the Chinese firmware version C00. From my understanding, there is a US T-Mobile version. I was wondering, how can I go about changing it? Does it involve flash or something like that? Any help would be great!
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I put this list together to illustrate the different variants of this phone.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/huawei-p20-pro/how-to/huawei-p20-pro-variants-t3797524
The phone you have is probably the AL00. This phone is not sold in the US because of political unrest between US Congress and Huawei. There is no 'T-Mobile version', nor are there any US versions. However, I can confirm that the L29 works perfectly here in the United States even though it uses Asia Pacific branded firmware.
Are you having any problems with software on the phone? If not, just root and enjoy!

Hey. Currently I'm running AL01 I was wondering if you have a guide to switch to the international version. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

Type_Null said:
Hey. Currently I'm running AL01 I was wondering if you have a guide to switch to the international version. Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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Looks like nsilva.android was able to flash AL01 to L29 via this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hu...-to-root-debrand-remove-retail-t3788326/page8
Check out some of his responses before that page - but it looks like its possible.
I will be attempting sometime int he next week. I'll try to get an instruction set together

New Xiaomi user

I purchased a 6/128 global used off swappa. It's set to be delivered in a few days. To be honest, I should have researched a bit before buying because I'm pretty lost. Looking for some knowledge.
I think I understand the bootloader unlock deal, going forward tho are there certain twrp recoveries for certain models? I've read the threads and doesn't seem like any of them are working fully yet, yet I see where people have rooted and flashed other roms so they must work well enough? Are certain roms only compatible with certain models?
I also gather there are 3 different versions?
EU = European
CN = China
? = Global
Yet I see roms labeled eea, eu etc. Basically, I'm just a bit confused and looking for some plain insight.

Every TWRP could be unstable at the moment, but i saw that there is information about compatibility so check the thread comments.
(MI = Global as far as i know)
EDIT:
For global firmware, use this by @randomblame
for chinese firmware/xiaomi.eu use this by wzsx150
I don't know what to use for EU firmware, but i'd try the same as for Global.

_MartyMan_ said:
Every TWRP could be unstable at the moment, but i saw that there is information about compatibility so check the thread comments.
(MI = Global as far as i know)
EDIT:
For global firmware, use this by @randomblame
for chinese firmware/xiaomi.eu use this by wzsx150
I don't know what to use for EU firmware, but i'd try the same as for Global.
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With my limited experience with Xiaomi, I wasn't sure if these were common issues or just more so because the phones relatively new. I've been with Android since pre-ordering the HTC/T-Mobile g1 but for some reason, reading on this phone is confusing me. I went with it because of the price to performance ratio and am sure I'll get a grasp on it. Thanks for the reply. My first steps will be unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root, the waiting period is new to me as well but I'm ok with that. I'll most likely want more stock Android but am willing to give MIUI a chance.

Ducter said:
With my limited experience with Xiaomi, I wasn't sure if these were common issues or just more so because the phones relatively new. I've been with Android since pre-ordering the HTC/T-Mobile g1 but for some reason, reading on this phone is confusing me. I went with it because of the price to performance ratio and am sure I'll get a grasp on it. Thanks for the reply. My first steps will be unlocking the bootloader and obtaining root, the waiting period is new to me as well but I'm ok with that. I'll most likely want more stock Android but am willing to give MIUI a chance.
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You should give it a chance! I thought i'd switch too but with weekly updates, and black themes support, i'm gonna keep it For unlocking you could try my method. Good luck :good:

US Version of ROG Phone 2. Can I root with WW kernel?

Just received my US version ROG 2 and I would like to root. But my kernel build number doesn’t match with the WW or CN kernals. Should I just wait?

Where did you get it from?

Phones like the Pixel 3 which can be sold from a carrier (like Verizon or T-Mobile), will usually have the bootloader permanently locked on the carrier-sold models. This is so the carrier does not have to endure additional RMAs due to people messing up their rooted phones. But since the Rog Phone II is not sold by any carriers, I would think that the Bootloader unlock tool they have already published would be made available for the US version as well. They might speed things up if you can find a way to get in touch with US support and point it out. The Asus online chat is very awful though seems to be entirely overseas staff reading from scripts with no autonomy. At least with Google Pixel there's some US-based call centers. If anyone finds a direct line of communication with the US team I'd be interested to see it.

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no go0d said:
Just received my US version ROG 2 and I would like to root. But my kernel build number doesn’t match with the WW or CN kernals. Should I just wait?
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Wait for what? Just flash cn fw, unlock BL, reflash we fw, then flash rooted ww boot.IMG. Not sure what you would be waiting for?

crusht said:
Where did you get it from?
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I bought mine (US 512/12) directly from Asus, just got it Monday.

Is there anything that makes the WW version superior to the US version? Would it still have use of all the frequencies if US hardware was flashed to WW?

Got mines from asus store. Received it yesterday 9/30.
I prefer not to flash WW version and keep my US version but if there’s no difference than im waiting for no reason. So yeah if anybody could tell me what’s the difference in us version and ww version I’m all ears.

no go0d said:
Got mines from asus store. Received it yesterday 9/30.
I prefer not to flash WW version and keep my US version but if there’s no difference than im waiting for no reason. So yeah if anybody could tell me what’s the difference in us version and ww version I’m all ears.
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Us is ww.

no go0d said:
Just received my US version ROG 2 and I would like to root. But my kernel build number doesn’t match with the WW or CN kernals. Should I just wait?
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I got mine coming tomorrow. Did you figure this out?

suzook said:
Us is ww.
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That's the first I heard of that. I really doubt that the US version has extra frequencies in hardware though; maybe flashing the US radio to CN/WW phones will enable the couple extra frequencies?

RogPhoney said:
That's the first I heard of that. I really doubt that the US version has extra frequencies in hardware though; maybe flashing the US radio to CN/WW phones will enable the couple extra frequencies?
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The us version is the ww version.

suzook said:
The us version is the ww version.
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Yeah you said that already. But I've seen people saying the US has more frequencies than the CN flashed to WW.
Is the US radio image the exact same file/checksum as WW?

RogPhoney said:
Yeah you said that already. But I've seen people saying the US has more frequencies than the CN flashed to WW.
Is the US radio image the exact same file/checksum as WW?
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Yes, same exact bands as ww, because it's the same phone and fw.

Agree
suzook said:
Us is ww.
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almost all phones like ASUS which you can buy directly from manufacturer Retail stores, the US Version is the best & WW.

Google pay not working

Hi all
I am trying to set up the Google pay but I am getting the error: Couldn't finish to pay in stores. This phone can't be used to pay in stores. This may be because it is rooted or altered in some other way.
I tried to delete the cache and storage but no chance!
Any ideas?

Are you using official Asus Rog phone 2 or a tencent version with ww ROM?

I'm unrooted and have the bootloader locked and my Google pay works fine on my tencent converted to ww phone.

Jake.S said:
Are you using official Asus Rog phone 2 or a tencent version with ww ROM?
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Good question how do I find this out?

henihazbay said:
Good question how do I find this out?
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Look at the back of the phone. Says Tencent Games or Republic of Gamers

Yeah tencent

henihazbay said:
Good question how do I find this out?
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if its global version is should print "republic of gamer" at the back otherwise it would be "tecent gaming"
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henihazbay said:
Yeah tencent
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i have the tecent version with WW rom but CN fingerprint. google play service wont work. youtube, google map, google pay etc.

henihazbay said:
Good question how do I find this out?
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Like other user said it will say tencent on the back if it's tencent version. If you got tencent, then go into settings --> System --> About Phone and look at software I formation if text there starts with WW_ then yours has got worldwide firmware. When it's supposed have Chinese version.
So most likely you bought a modified tencent version and that device has no warranty and FOTA does not work and Asus are stating any tencent version with WW firmware is not official device. Asus do not manufacture a tencent version with WW firmware. So you should either contact your reseller and request a refund and ship the item back and buy a proper tencent version with Chinese firmware or non tencent version.

where did you buy it and did the phone came unrooted ?
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I'm unrooted and have the bootloader locked and my Google pay works fine on my tencent converted to ww phone.
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where did you buy it and did the phone came unrooted ? if you did unrooted on your own how did you do it please?
i have ww rom out of the box and tecent version but google pay doesnt work.
i have the same message like what my phone is rooted.
how did you manage to make it work and where did you buy it ?
do you have ww or cn rom?
and also is volte work with your phone?
thank you!

hkuspx said:
where did you buy it and did the phone came unrooted ? if you did unrooted on your own how did you do it please?
i have ww rom out of the box and tecent version but google pay doesnt work.
i have the same message like what my phone is rooted.
how did you manage to make it work and where did you buy it ?
do you have ww or cn rom?
and also is volte work with your phone?
thank you!
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My came unrooted. I don't see a point of root since it breaks Google pay for me. Unrooted, I just opened Google pay and told it to use the cards I had on file. Can't answer volte question as it isn't widely implemented where I am and 2G isn't being cut off anytime soon.

ww or cn firmware ? where did you buy it ?
n1tro said:
My came unrooted. I don't see a point of root since it breaks Google pay for me. Unrooted, I just opened Google pay and told it to use the cards I had on file. Can't answer volte question as it isn't widely implemented where I am and 2G isn't being cut off anytime soon.
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Thanks for your quick reply man! I appreciate a lot.
where are you located?
and do you have ww or cn firmware ? where did you buy it ? i would like to buy the same.
Best Regards!

hkuspx said:
Thanks for your quick reply man! I appreciate a lot.
where are you located?
and do you have ww or cn firmware ? where did you buy it ? i would like to buy the same.
Best Regards!
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I'm in Canada using WW firmware. I bought my phones from AliExpress through the ETeam store. Selected regular shipping and didn't have to pay taxes. Just message them to flash the phone and change the fingerprint to WW from CN.

n1tro said:
I'm in Canada using WW firmware. I bought my phones from AliExpress through the ETeam store. Selected regular shipping and didn't have to pay taxes. Just message them to flash the phone and change the fingerprint to WW from CN.
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You are the man! I understand why my phone doesn't work with google pay I guess it is because of my fingerprint is still CN. thanks for the store on aliexpress.
you have an amazing day !

So is there any way to change fingerprint from CN to WW easily?

Royal1403 said:
So is there any way to change fingerprint from CN to WW easily?
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[GUIDE] [RAW Firmware] [RE-LOCK] Convert CN to->WW or WW to->CN Rom (20/12/2019)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/rog-phone-2/how-to/guide-convert-cn-to-ww-rom-26-08-t3961042

same issue in 2020
I am experiencing same problem however is a bit different situation. I checked and both of the roms is WW but Google Pay still not working
PLEASE Please Help!!!!
I'm on Android 10 beta
Firmware is the latest.

The betas so far don't pass Google Plays "SafetyNet" so you're out of luck for the moment on 10

manual update problem

Hey
I was on the CN latest rom Version CN-16.0631.1910.34 my phone is the tencent version
i switched to the WW rom following the tutorial in the xda site which got me to Version WW-16.0631.1908.12_0
now i want to update to the latest version *Version WW-16.0631.1910.35
i downloaded the zip put it inside the phone restarted it
it recognizes the update but when i click on it
it says system update failed
i saw a thread regarding this issue but it was for 1700 update ....
any suggestions ?
thanx in advance

Rasalghoulll said:
Hey
I was on the CN latest rom Version CN-16.0631.1910.34 my phone is the tencent version
i switched to the WW rom following the tutorial in the xda site which got me to Version WW-16.0631.1908.12_0
now i want to update to the latest version *Version WW-16.0631.1910.35
i downloaded the zip put it inside the phone restarted it
it recognizes the update but when i click on it
it says system update failed
i saw a thread regarding this issue but it was for 1700 update ....
any suggestions ?
thanx in advance
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You may have changed the rom to WW but did you successfully change the fingerprint? You can check with device info hw from playstore, under system it'll show what rom have, the product id and fingerprint

reg66 said:
You may have changed the rom to WW but did you successfully change the fingerprint? You can check with device info hw from playstore, under system it'll show what rom have, the product id and fingerprint
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if the fingerprint is still on the CN version is there a way to fix it ?
i am in the 1908.21

Rasalghoulll said:
if the fingerprint is still on the CN version is there a way to fix it ?
i am in the 1908.21
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Did you check with that app what the fingerprint is?
Yes, there is a way...
Use this thread but ignore the beginning, I take it you BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED still? Instead of the root img provided there use the one linked below as it's for 1908.21 then follow the steps to change fingerprint...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ro...-ww-rom-changing-cn-fingerprint-t3969765/amp/
Use the root img from this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2Q1-tVVSNhd78jHgA6P6-GgA6ehNaos/view?usp=sharing

reg66 said:
Did you check with that app what the fingerprint is?
Yes, there is a way...
Use this thread but ignore the beginning, I take it you BOOTLOADER IS UNLOCKED still? Instead of the root img provided there use the one linked below as it's for 1908.21 then follow the steps to change fingerprint...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ro...-ww-rom-changing-cn-fingerprint-t3969765/amp/
Use the root img from this
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q2Q1-tVVSNhd78jHgA6P6-GgA6ehNaos/view?usp=sharing
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hey thanx for the help it is the fingerprint its still on the CN
but what if i want to return back to the CN fingerprint
i find the CN rom has faster browsing dual wifi on the plus side
the ww rom has some touch sensitivity manging in the x mode and going live from the phone while playing and worse browsing than the CN rom
do u have the CN root image ? for the same purpose i kinda wanna keep going back and forth between the two though
if u can post that i will be thankful a lot

Rasalghoulll said:
hey thanx for the help it is the fingerprint its still on the CN
but what if i want to return back to the CN fingerprint
i find the CN rom has faster browsing dual wifi on the plus side
the ww rom has some touch sensitivity manging in the x mode and going live from the phone while playing and worse browsing than the CN rom
do u have the CN root image ? for the same purpose i kinda wanna keep going back and forth between the two though
if u can post that i will be thankful a lot
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While you're on WW, have you updated to latest version 1910.35? It may fix some of the issues/things you prefer about the CN rom...
But sure, I'll have a look for CN raw rom and root /stock img's to match to change it back again...
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Rasalghoulll said:
hey thanx for the help it is the fingerprint its still on the CN
but what if i want to return back to the CN fingerprint
i find the CN rom has faster browsing dual wifi on the plus side
the ww rom has some touch sensitivity manging in the x mode and going live from the phone while playing and worse browsing than the CN rom
do u have the CN root image ? for the same purpose i kinda wanna keep going back and forth between the two though
if u can post that i will be thankful a lot
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Here's 1908.21 CN raw
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11jnyzemwwRPxyK8aGQlBeosFfqatuVJT/view?usp=drivesdk
And root img
1908.21 root CN img

update 1910
Rasalghoulll said:
Hey
I was on the CN latest rom Version CN-16.0631.1910.34 my phone is the tencent version
i switched to the WW rom following the tutorial in the xda site which got me to Version WW-16.0631.1908.12_0
now i want to update to the latest version *Version WW-16.0631.1910.35
i downloaded the zip put it inside the phone restarted it
it recognizes the update but when i click on it
it says system update failed
i saw a thread regarding this issue but it was for 1700 update ....
any suggestions ?
thanx in advance
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check finger print download app on play store.[device info hw]