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Full WW rom tencent version 1908_12 failed to manual update

Hi guys, i need your help. i just got my phone and both the phone and fingerprint is running on WW rom, but when i try to manually install it, it says system update failed
Note: i used device info HW to check them

Is your phone's tencent version that is supposed to have CN ROM? If so then return them directly since any tencent versions that comes with WW ROM is unofficial and may not have valid warranty. Never buy tencent version with WW ROM.
Asus have stated very clear on their forum that any tencent with WW ROM is not official device and that Asus do not produce any tencent version with WW ROM.
These phones have mostlikely been opened and person has reflashed Them to WW ROM and then resealed the packaging and then sold them online.

jstan96 said:
Hi guys, i need your help. i just got my phone and both the phone and fingerprint is running on WW rom, but when i try to manually install it, it says system update failed
Note: i used device info HW to check them
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Are you trying to update to to 1910.44? If so, you need to flash the raw .44 rom, run flashall_AFT.cmd from the unzipped folder extracted to c drive and remove the original zip from that same folder... You need to do this in fastboot mode

my phone actually comes with WW rom fully. the package is sealed so i dont think it was opened and changed by them.
As for the update, i waa trying to update to the 1910_35 version, but failed

is there any way to check which rom it was in initially?

jstan96 said:
my phone actually comes with WW rom fully. the package is sealed so i dont think it was opened and changed by them.
As for the update, i waa trying to update to the 1910_35 version, but failed
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If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best

zayidhs said:
If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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Thank you very much bro, i will try and update the post. You are very kind
Hope it works out ?

zayidhs said:
If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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i managed to flashed it and updated my phone, thanl you for your help

reg66 said:
Are you trying to update to to 1910.44? If so, you need to flash the raw .44 rom, run flashall_AFT.cmd from the unzipped folder extracted to c drive and remove the original zip from that same folder... You need to do this in fastboot mode
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i managed to do it, thank you for your help and guide :laugh:

jstan96 said:
i managed to flashed it and updated my phone, thanl you for your help
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You're welcome, enjoy:good:

I believe I have the same version of the phone as stated here. My phone info says 16.0640.1908.12 it has the August 2019 security update.
I bought the 12G/512G version on ebay that was shipped to me from New Jersey.
I have been enjoying the phone a lot for a week, but would like to fix the few problems that the phone gives me. Like not being able to get Netflix from the Playstore. Also some apps give errors that did not in my Note 9. Like youtube will not load while I'm out of wifi range in 4G data. All other apps stream data fine. And i can play CoD Mobile fine, but Youtube won't load anything. But funny enough it will work through Chrome lol.
My question, before i keep rambling, can i do the update to this new 1910.44 by just loading the update on my phone and rebooting? Will this update fix some of the problems i have been having? Or do i need to do a flash? Will this wipe all my data???
Or is it worth doing the other tutorial that you edit files in the code of the phone to change the fingerprint and stuff.
Ive never done anything like that to a phone, so i am hesitant to change anything. I would prefer the easiest solution of just downloading an update and letting the phone load it on its own.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.

AlexxxAA said:
I believe I have the same version of the phone as stated here. My phone info says 16.0640.1908.12 it has the August 2019 security update.
I bought the 12G/512G version on ebay that was shipped to me from New Jersey.
I have been enjoying the phone a lot for a week, but would like to fix the few problems that the phone gives me. Like not being able to get Netflix from the Playstore. Also some apps give errors that did not in my Note 9. Like youtube will not load while I'm out of wifi range in 4G data. All other apps stream data fine. And i can play CoD Mobile fine, but Youtube won't load anything. But funny enough it will work through Chrome lol.
My question, before i keep rambling, can i do the update to this new 1910.44 by just loading the update on my phone and rebooting? Will this update fix some of the problems i have been having? Or do i need to do a flash? Will this wipe all my data???
Or is it worth doing the other tutorial that you edit files in the code of the phone to change the fingerprint and stuff.
Ive never done anything like that to a phone, so i am hesitant to change anything. I would prefer the easiest solution of just downloading an update and letting the phone load it on its own.
Any information would be appreciated. Thanks.
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TBH, there isn't an "easiest solution" for you unless the problem with your phone isn't a big one.
Starting off with the YouTube, can you check mobile data and confirm the app has access to it not only Wi-Fi? Alternatively, download YouTube Vanced and see if it works fine. I strongly believe there's something wrong with your YouTube app settings nothing to do with the phone itself.
Now to the main issue:
We cannot say if you can or cannot because we have no idea what you have in your hands.
You have to check out your version and also fingerprint if they are both WW then you can go ahead and download the file to the root of your phone and follow the instructions (restart), if fortunately it works, then we good else, you'll have to flash raw then do the steps.
NOTE: To check your current fingerprint, download and install device HW info from the playstore. Under 'system' you'll find the current rom (CN or WW), the product id and fingerprint versions. When you have that confirmed, we'll know where to go from there.
Yes I believe you'll be a bit sceptical due to fears but if you do have a PC that's all you need. Take a deep breath and dive in the deep end
That's how I reluctantly (more like scared) began rooting and flashing of ROMs now I do a bit of modding myself.

Please check serial number your phone and serial number in the box. The serial number may not match.

I will definitely take in to consideration the suggestions.
I checked the youtube app and nothing seemed wrong in the settings, and like i mentioned, all other apps like Pandora, IG, Waze, and Chrome are working fine on 4G.
But there are other issues like some notifications not being pushed even though i have notifications turned on for all apps. Even my text message notifications aren't coming through, even though my phone vibrates, and my Garmin watch tells me i got a text, my phone won't show i have a notification, i have to go in the app. Same happens on WhatsApp.
But i digress... The good thing is that the seller on eBay has returns for 30 days. So selling, in what i can only describe as "defective software" phone, should definitely qualify for a return. I will then search for a proper Global unlocked version of the phone.
I think one sure way to tell out of the box should be that the back of the phone should say "Republic of Gamers" instead of Tencent Games right?
I really wanted to try to fix all the issues on my own through the phone, but i do not have the courage to mess with the phone codes. And also i see everyone describing the methods on PC/Windows. I only have Mac computers at home and at work.
Unless anyone knows someone in the Los Angeles area that can do it??? hahaha. I would be willing to pay for the service of course.
Thanks for the help guys!!!

AlexxxAA said:
I will definitely take in to consideration the suggestions.
I checked the youtube app and nothing seemed wrong in the settings, and like i mentioned, all other apps like Pandora, IG, Waze, and Chrome are working fine on 4G.
But there are other issues like some notifications not being pushed even though i have notifications turned on for all apps. Even my text message notifications aren't coming through, even though my phone vibrates, and my Garmin watch tells me i got a text, my phone won't show i have a notification, i have to go in the app. Same happens on WhatsApp.
But i digress... The good thing is that the seller on eBay has returns for 30 days. So selling, in what i can only describe as "defective software" phone, should definitely qualify for a return. I will then search for a proper Global unlocked version of the phone.
I think one sure way to tell out of the box should be that the back of the phone should say "Republic of Gamers" instead of Tencent Games right?
I really wanted to try to fix all the issues on my own through the phone, but i do not have the courage to mess with the phone codes. And also i see everyone describing the methods on PC/Windows. I only have Mac computers at home and at work.
Unless anyone knows someone in the Los Angeles area that can do it??? hahaha. I would be willing to pay for the service of course.
Thanks for the help guys!!!
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It's good that you have a 30 - day return window.
You should know that even the Tencent version has 12GB/512GB variant.

zayidhs said:
It's good that you have a 30 - day return window.
You should know that even the Tencent version has 12GB/512GB variant.
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Yes i just realized that now that i started reading in this forum. At first i thought that the Tencent version was only the 8gb/128gb, and all the bigger ones were global. Now i see that mine is a larger Tencent variant like you say.
So as long as the back says Republic of Gamers, thats a good start right? As long as i don't get another that is marked Tencent on the back?

AlexxxAA said:
Yes i just realized that now that i started reading in this forum. At first i thought that the Tencent version was only the 8gb/128gb, and all the bigger ones were global. Now i see that mine is a larger Tencent variant like you say.
So as long as the back says Republic of Gamers, thats a good start right? As long as i don't get another that is marked Tencent on the back?
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Well, for your situation (wanting a full global ROM (WW) with global fingerprint (WW) OOB), getting the global version ie Republic of Gamers variant is a good start.
But for lots of us who are conversant with flashing, getting the Tencent variant is as good as the other one.
Oh, and after a bit of research, I believe the issue with your phone is even though the ROM has been changed to WW, the fingerprint is still CN.
Changing the fingerprint to WW will solve the YouTube problem and also update.

zayidhs said:
If it's Tencent version, then it definitely came with CN ROM & WW was flashed and the phone sealed up.
But that shouldn't be a problem. Ignore what Asus said as posted by @Jake S. That isn't an issue - I can't count the hundreds of thousands of region-specific devices flashed with global ROM without issues. Matter of fact, my 12GB/512GB is on the way (CN changed to WW).
Flash the raw. 44 first like @reg66 said & you'll be good.
All the best
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Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.

Jake.S said:
Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.
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Why is there the need to insult me - calling me stupid. Sometimes, I fail to understand why you kids of nowadays feel the need to fly off the handle insulting people you don't know.
Furthermore, it neither addresses the issue at hand nor solve it.
Please, learn to be civil and respectful in your future engagements. Not only does it show your maturity, ethical and moral values but it also depicts what you stand for.
Now back to the issue:
1. Every mobile company is aware that many of its devices will be sold through third-party outlets many of which are not directly connected to them. Matter of fact, hundreds of thousands of these devices per manufacturer go through these channels making a total of millions of devices.
2. I don't know about you but I've been using mobile phones for two decades. Funny thing is none of them failed so bad to need replacement except LG v10 which I bought from T-mobile in the US but did the warranty help my bootloop? No, the replacement also got bootlooped and after all the hassles and whatnot, there was no benefit to me.
3. You should understand that these sellers like on AliExpress purchase hundreds of thousands of these devices with warranty.
In that stead, they also do notify you of a year's warranty.
4. Regardless of your warranty (from company itself, retailer or third-party merchant), there are limitations to what you can demand. Eg, physical damage, moisture/water ingress etc.
5. With regard to above point, hope you know that whenever we modify the software aspect of a mobile device (unlocked bootloader, region change, rooting etc) in which we have to send in for any reason, we just undo the procedure before sending in.
On a final note, in as much as I respect your argument, I'm sorry to still stand against it. Probably for you, warranty is a deal breaker but it isn't for me cos I don't wish to exercise the option of warranty. But that notwithstanding, even these merchants you're on about sell devices with a year's warranty.

Jake.S said:
Dude are you stupid or what? You should not ignore what Asus states. Buying a unofficial device with ww ROM off tencent won't be valid for warranty and Asus clearly stated that. Since device has been opened and reflashed with ww ROM and device is only in valid warranty when it has official rom and not have been reflashed over to another rom that the device shouldn't have. So please don't lie to people like that next time.
Asus will fully reject his device under warranty if he sends it in for repairs under warranty request. Since they will state clearly that his device has WW ROM and not CN ROM that it supposed to have. So then warranty is voided.
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Not very cool calling someone stupid dude. Anyway,, regarding warranty, assuming it's purchased from a good outlet, they are responsible for the warranty, mine, for example is with giztop for 1 year. But if the phone does go belly up, I'm probably **** out of luck as I leave the bootloader unlocked, for root. But that's a choice /risk I'm taking...

Since update Netflix has no picture...

Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.

toby2111 said:
Updated 2 days ago. Tried to watch Netflix, it has full sound etc but picture is black.... WTF is that about? Someone on reddit said its a problem with the update and YouTube hd videos have sound and no picture either.
Anyone else have this problem? If it is a common problem, then it's a bit of a disaster on their part.
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Ι have also problem with carrier tv network on my country which i use through my phone.Same issue.Only sound and black screen!!This is a major issue where could we report it??

I dont know but its a terrible mistake on their behalf. I'm regretting buying this phone already...

Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.

ImClaux said:
Yes, HDR videos are not working. Youtube hdr or netflix hdr, sdr videos do work. I don't know why. I didn't reset my phone because I don't watch enough content on it to bother me but it pretty bad bug. I wonder if it fixes on an update soon, don't really know how to contact xiaomi and tell them.
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Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
here
Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)

gringo80 said:
Mi 9 Lite is not HDR 10+ compliant so you can't watch HDR content in Netflix, unlike flagship devices (Mi 9/Pro, S10 series, LG, ... etc)
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Mi 9 Lite supports only old HDR version (YouTube)
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So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....

toby2111 said:
So is there a way of changing the settings in Netflix app to watch SD? I can't find it....
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I was talking about HDR ! It's a different thing from SD/HD
SD : Standard Definition
HD : High Definition
SDR : Standard Dynamic Range
HDR : High Dynamic Range
To fix your black screen problem, downgrade your firmware, or use a custom ROM ... or wait for a fix from MIUI.

How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff

toby2111 said:
How do I downgrade firmware? I'm not great with tech stuff
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locked or unlocked bootloader ?

gringo80 said:
locked or unlocked bootloader ?
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I presume its locked. I only got the phone a week ago...

if you don't feel it, don't do it. Too many people , here, asking for bricked device. If you want to do it, read the manual, two times, read again the manual, read an other one, and maybe start your stuff

Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?

marcospivetta said:
Same problem for me. Black videos on youtube after updating to miui 11. WHAT THE HELL? How do I fix it?
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Yeh, it's seriously annoying. How do we contact them? Surely, they've gotten feedback on this issue now and are working on it??

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You got in the phone 2 apps: Services&feedback and Mi comunity.
In the first you describe the issue and it goes to Xiaomi directly.
The second is a big comunity of all devices (forum) and it will go to Xiaomi trough moderators.

I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.

ImClaux said:
I posted feedback in 13 feb and 1 of march, no reply, no nothing.
Really disappointed, why is the feedback app even there if there are no replies 1 month later.
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Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....

toby2111 said:
Yeh, it's pathetic. Pointless feedback app, regret buying this phone now. Doubt I'll ever buy xiaomi again. And still no fix to the problem....
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The devices themselves are great, but MIUI is still full of little things here and there that just make you want to replace it. App bugs, that annoying "force close everything constantly on the background" behavior...
This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.

JBolho said:
This Netflix bug that remains unsolved "forever" now was the last straw that made me just unlock the device and choose LOS instead. Everything is near perfect now.
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Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.

toby2111 said:
Can you explain more how you unlocked it? And what is LOS? I'm not great with tech but I'll follow your lead if it fixes Netflix and improves the phone.
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If you're not that experienced I'm afraid it may be a bit overwhelming to begin with...
Search for these things in order:
1 - unlock your bootloader (search for unlocking bootloader in Xiaomi devices, there's a waiting period after you apply for it)
2 - flash and boot a custom recovery (go to Rom and Recoveries thread category, go to the TWRP thread and check out instructions
3 - LOS = LineageOS (in my case version 17.1, Android 10 based), again, there's a dedicated thread on it, with instructions on how to flash that.
If you manage to get passed all that, there's 2 more things you can do to complete the experience, related to Camera and Google's SafetyNet so you can install Netflix directly from Play Store as normal.
You will loose your warranty and there's always a chance of hiccups along the way so if you're not very comfortable with all this, the only alternative is to wait for the MIUI update that is slowly rolling out to devices.

Ok, probably too complicated for me and I'll probably make a mess of it. Guess I'll have to wait for update. Thanks anyways

Few questions about Tencent version

Hi all,
apologies if this has been asked to death. I have found some conflicting info around the web.
I have a few questions regarding the Tencent version of the Rog 3 (8/128 GB strix). As you know most of the ones available on ebay are Tencent versions with global rom installed. Here are my questions:
1) Do they receive ota updates? Do you need to change fingerprint to get ota?
2) Do apps like netflix, google pay and banking apps work? I saw a post from a US person who said their banking apps worked on the Chinese rom version.
There are few international versions available on ebay but the price difference is huge! I don't mind having to flash roms etc if it is possible to get either ota working or I can download updates from Asus site and manually update and also if it gets banking apps/google pay working. Has anyone had experience with these issues?
I live in the UK btw.
Update 30/09/2020:
So, I have finally got my hands on the phone (12/128 Tencent version with WW) and here are a few thoughts:
1) OTA does not work but I have managed to download and install latest update (78 I think). Fairly easy process and so is not an issue.
2) Google pay, bank app and Netflix work fine.
3) I had to manually enter APN for Virgin Mobile to get internet access.
4) 4G speeds seem much slower. Maybe due to fewer bands supported by the Chinese version. Will test it out in more locations and networks later. If I continue getting poor 4G speeds I might return the phone.
5) Black crush is a problem. Dark scenes in videos are not great to watch. I hope they can fix this.
6) Camera is OK at best. Coming from Pixel 4XL I can notice a big difference. Gcam works ok. Slightly improves image quality.
Will update again after I've used it for a few days.
Cheers.

I bought a Tencent 12gb and 128gb storage version and you cannot get ota updates, however if you manual download them and place the file in the storage root, it finds it and installs without any issues. The fingerprint works fine, as well as google pay and all my banking apps (natwest, nationwide and paypal).
What I understand however is it depends on how they set the device up before sell - mine was converted properly i guess as it hasn't given me any issues with updating and downloading banking apps, the 144hz works as well as finger print. It takes WW firmwares without any problems.
I bought mine from a UK seller on ebay who was selling converted versions.

hexxor93 said:
I bought a Tencent 12gb and 128gb storage version and you cannot get ota updates, however if you manual download them and place the file in the storage root, it finds it and installs without any issues. The fingerprint works fine, as well as google pay and all my banking apps (natwest, nationwide and paypal).
What I understand however is it depends on how they set the device up before sell - mine was converted properly i guess as it hasn't given me any issues with updating and downloading banking apps, the 144hz works as well as finger print. It takes WW firmwares without any problems.
I bought mine from a UK seller on ebay who was selling converted versions.
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Any problems noted with CN model + installed WW ROM?
Battery issues/ unusual overheating/ crashes etc?

elmor0 said:
Any problems noted with CN model + installed WW ROM?
Battery issues/ unusual overheating/ crashes etc?
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To be honest, nope - its been working great. I upgraded from my Oppo reno 10x zoom.
pubg low settings at 90hz it doesnt get warm or even hot. Battery life has been great! I just wished it had wifi calling or volte but thats a Asus and UK issue...

hexxor93 said:
To be honest, nope - its been working great. I upgraded from my Oppo reno 10x zoom.
pubg low settings at 90hz it doesnt get warm or even hot. Battery life has been great! I just wished it had wifi calling or volte but thats a Asus and UK issue...
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Thanks. Just ordered mine

CN (tencent) model with WW firmware = Rootable?
If yes, how?
Issues re. OEM unlock missing & cannot unlock bootloader......?

elmor0 said:
CN (tencent) model with WW firmware = Rootable?
If yes, how?
Issues re. OEM unlock missing & cannot unlock bootloader......?
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Don't purchase tencent version with global rom..the sellers will unlock bootloader flash global rom and relock bootloader...
Asus only let you unlock bootloader one time...so who purchase those tencent global gonna be stuck until forever and ever lol or some Dev figure out to unlock from another method.

m98221 said:
Thanks. Just ordered mine
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Nice!
Its a pretty sweet deal around the £550 mark in the UK - no regrets so far

hexxor93 said:
Nice!
Its a pretty sweet deal around the £550 mark in the UK - no regrets so far
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congrats
can you please put a battery screenshot after using the phone, i have also Tencent, i suspect that something wrong in my phone's battery

Re: Tencent version
m98221 said:
hi all,
apologies if this has been asked to death. I have found some conflicting info around the web.
I have a few questions regarding the tencent version of the rog 3 (8/128 gb strix). As you know most of the ones available on ebay are tencent versions with global rom installed. Here are my questions:
1) do they receive ota updates? Do you need to change fingerprint to get ota?
2) do apps like netflix, google pay and banking apps work? I saw a post from a us person who said their banking apps worked on the chinese rom version.
There are few international versions available on ebay but the price difference is huge! I don't mind having to flash roms etc if it is possible to get either ota working or i can download updates from asus site and manually update and also if it gets banking apps/google pay working. Has anyone had experience with these issues?
I live in the uk btw.
Cheers.
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i have the rog phone 3 strix edition with 128 gb rom and 12 gb ram with sd865. I live in saudi and the phone i got was flashed to global rom, yes no ota updates but manual update is easy to do and i have no problem. My carrier has no problems but its a 5g capable phone but i have a 4g plan xd. Netflix works fine as well as everything else, when you flash you basically have the international phone version, no bloatware or chinese apps anymore and playsTore is fantasic as on a samsung note 20. There is one problem for me, that is when i put my brightness low the screen refresh rate becomes 60 fps, nothing that i do can fix this i am on latest version 2007.58 ive heard other people have same problem-any solutions?

Latest version is 70 not 58 and it fix the problem. Wait for it to be uploaded to Asus website.

lornranger said:
Latest version is 70 not 58 and it fix the problem. Wait for it to be uploaded to Asus website.
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I dont think its on the website yet, i guess ill have to wait

KashDaMan007 said:
I dont think its on the website yet, i guess ill have to wait
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Someone already posted the download link for it on the forum - I downloaded it and installed it over a week ago, does fix the 60hz only at low brightness

hexxor93 said:
someone already posted the download link for it on the forum - i downloaded it and installed it over a week ago, does fix the 60hz only at low brightness
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please share the download link for me, bear im mind i have ww flashed rom. Thanks!:d

KashDaMan007 said:
please share the download link for me, bear im mind i have ww flashed rom. Thanks!:d
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/asus-rog-phone-3/help/help-able-to-update-version-released-t4166873
Search next time man, its was in the same sub forum

hexxor93 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/asus-rog-phone-3/help/help-able-to-update-version-released-t4166873
Search next time man, its was in the same sub forum
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Life saver, I'm on latest version now .73 I I think

Have the phone now. I have updated my first post.

Hi all, am from Oman and i have the Tencent version 12/128 .i have manually updated untill the 78 version. And now there is a new version 90 but am not able to see or download it from Asus website. If anyone have a link please share it here. I have WW version. Thanks guys.

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Hi all, am from Oman and i have the Tencent version 12/128 .i have manually updated untill the 78 version. And now there is a new version 90 but am not able to see or download it from Asus website. If anyone have a link please share it here. I have WW version. Thanks guys.
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Here the official link from Asus forum https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/...S_I003_1-ASUS-17.0823.2009.98-1.1.74-user.zip

Hi,the phone does not exist in asus support
Anybody knows why

No update so far for RM3

Hey all,
How you Doin, hoping good.
Can we all talk about our situation we are stuck up in Android 9 from two years.
Who is gonna help! I get no reply from company.
My Software Version is ENCOMMON_V 1.21
For seriously i don't even hav a frickin screenshot feature.

kiranaxel said:
For seriously i don't even hav a frickin screenshot feature.
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What do you mean?

nabbed said:
What do you mean?
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What? Are you not on Android 9? Do you hav inbuilt Screenshot feature?

kiranaxel said:
What? Are you not on Android 9? Do you hav inbuilt Screenshot feature?
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Have you try pressed power button and volume down at same time?

NubiaDevSucks said:
Have you try pressed power button and volume down at same time?
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Wow. I tried this and it worked. Thanks a lot man i went through all the settings to check out screenshot nd found nothin. By the way, are you on CN rom or Global Rom? Are we not gettin any update any more?

kiranaxel said:
Wow. I tried this and it worked. Thanks a lot man i went through all the settings to check out screenshot nd found nothin. By the way, are you on CN rom or Global Rom? Are we not gettin any update any more?
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Cheers mate, happy to help... On Global, mate.. stock nubia, NX629J_V1S_ENCommon_V2.14
Only use stock (and super old) Nubia rom for the sake of RedMagicTime for PUBG clips. And since PUBGM update 1.2 (now PUBGM on 1.3 version) RedMagicTime stop working properly.. well, RedMagicTime still working if we change phone and PUBGM language to traditional Chinese, it's annoying, but clearly better than nothing...
I know right from the get-go this phone is too good to be true.. cheap as hell, with the top tier hardware on papers (at that time) with interesting features (RedMagicTime).
I know there's a price we'll have to pay, just don't know that price is no updates (almost) at all for this phone... Just like my nickname, nubia development team is sucks, they abandoned the customers, move on to next projects and don't care at all for after sales.. sorry for long non sense rants

NubiaDevSucks said:
Cheers mate, happy to help... On Global, mate.. stock nubia, NX629J_V1S_ENCommon_V2.14
Only use stock (and super old) Nubia rom for the sake of RedMagicTime for PUBG clips. And since PUBGM update 1.2 (now PUBGM on 1.3 version) RedMagicTime stop working properly.. well, RedMagicTime still working if we change phone and PUBGM language to traditional Chinese, it's annoying, but clearly better than nothing...
I know right from the get-go this phone is too good to be true.. cheap as hell, with the top tier hardware on papers (at that time) with interesting features (RedMagicTime).
I know there's a price we'll have to pay, just don't know that price is no updates (almost) at all for this phone... Just like my nickname, nubia development team is sucks, they abandoned the customers, move on to next projects and don't care at all for after sales.. sorry for long non sense rants
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You are true, they snitched on us completely. Btw i am on NX629J_V1S_ENCommon_V1. 21. Are you on CN rom? How you on 2.14.. Can you help me with the rom link? Thanks mate

General Let me save you new guys A LOT of headache

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jmikepr said:
When the phone launched. See My Original Thread I was one of the first guys in here tinkering, exploring, flashing .EU ROM on the China Model etc.
I kept the phone for a few months. Really enjoyed it then I moved on.
I recently imported another device and THERE ARE SOME MAJOR CHANGES.
The bootloader unlock time on my early models (I bought and sold about 3 of them) was 7 days (160 something hours)
The bootloader unlock time is now 576 HOURS. Which initially thought wasn't a big deal. Honestly I never minded the China ROM all that much. However China ROM 12.5.17 is broken as hell for a western user. I mean notifications are completely broken. Which shocked me because I previously used 12.5.4 without any issues.
I don't mean slightly broken. On all the previous CN Roms I could make my notification experience work fine with a bit of tinkering. 12.5.17. They just are bugged as hell. They barely come through over wifi. No matter what settings in MIUI you pick. I could go on and on. But that's not my point.
My point is this. If you're a new buyer. DO NOT UPDATE THE ROM OTA that is available out of the box. You will basically have an unusable phone for a month if you do. Just use the build that is on the phone by default are manually apply a more recent OTA package. But if you've got a 576 hour wait to unlock the bootloader. You don't want to deal with the 12.5.17 issues I dealt with.
I ended up using a paid EDL service which I WILL NOT NAME. Because it violates XDA terms. But I flashed 12.0.13 CN via EDL mode and ALL MY ISSUES ARE GONE. I'll use my outdated ROM until my bootloader is unlocked then flash .EU
Just wanted to save you guys some headache.
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576 hrs now ?? That's ridiculous
Probably won't buy Xiaomi again anyway tho

speedtripler said:
576 hrs now ?? That's ridiculous
Probably won't buy Xiaomi again anyway tho
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Yeah. I couldn't believe that.

speedtripler said:
576 hrs now ?? That's ridiculous
Probably won't buy Xiaomi again anyway tho
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Also. I basically have to buy Xiaomi. I NEED the DC Dimming feature for my eyes. If Samsung implemented DC Dimming I'd probably go to Sammy and never come back.

Hi,
i got my imported Mi 11 Ultra 12/512GB (M2102K1C) on 2021/11/02 and after adding the phone to the my account for unlocking it's still 160h and no more.
OTA Updated to 12.5.17 and waiting for unlock.
cya

gammelobst said:
Hi,
i got my imported Mi 11 Ultra 12/512GB (M2102K1C) on 2021/11/02 and after adding the phone to the my account for unlocking it's still 160h and no more.
OTA Updated to 12.5.17 and waiting for unlock.
cya
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Another month or so you could have got the 12 ultra instead!

speedtripler said:
Another month or so you could have got the 12 ultra instead!
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Honestly I'm probably going to return this one to Wonda Mobile. Becuase by the time this one is unlockable the 12's will be out.

jmikepr said:
Honestly I'm probably going to return this one to Wonda Mobile. Becuase by the time this one is unlockable the 12's will be out.
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There's no way I'd buy the 11 ultra now

I guess there's something to do with your Mi account. If you unlock "too many" phones with your account you may get restricted.
If you open a new account you might be able to unlock in 168 hours.

ivanpocofone said:
I guess there's something to do with your Mi account. If you unlock "too many" phones with your account you may get restricted.
If you open a new account you might be able to unlock in 168 hours.
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High risk. High reward. If it works then I get in earlier. If not I restart at 576 hours

i also think it has to do with your account and not 11 ultra or xiaomi's models

Yeah, I made the mistake of updating, the notifications are a nightmare... don't work at all and there's no way to fix it.

hey, in order to track, collect, store and provide as much data as possible, it is verly likely to implement such an devastating barrier. the data sets appear to be more relevant and you can percept more equivalenze to individuals. bit late sorry but for further details consider this and keep an eye on it.
BsodenJeff said:
dear archer, im a data scientist from western europe managing large darabases and analysing data structures especially on mobile phones. first of all let me say, i try to handle your request in english. hopefully no misunderstandings.
there are several data mechanics "build in" in xiaomi devices, which are programmed to extract as much data as possible, while the user by itself should not be able to manage those data in a certain way. however by importing those models to other parts of the world, they need a round up but xiaomi failed to provide a total fix of their rom guided to western world data privacy rules. (privacy rules variates from country to country)
here we go.
gallery has build in features to track and collect as much as it can and even if indicated to store it hidden on parrellel partitions and storage sectors. while upgrading (or downgrading) your rom and rom features by ota or several further update options it may happen that those unwanted data services from miui rom and its "specific" features causes applications to misbeheviour. thats related to some android key essentials and is not caused by you in most common reasons. particularily the users will notify by strange force closes or empty data sets shown up or even unwanted data appeares to be collected to storage visible to everybody.
to fix this you should rather run custom rom(with mostly less over all security components,very sadly) or look out for a stock rom stable precisivly modified to fit but hard to find. you eventually buy another mobile. in this particular case try to manually back up your third party data u want to keep, save your accounts and stuff, make sure you do not loose any important provider settings and just change release. i would recommend you to look for another mobile.
more informations probably soon but please keep in mind, strange things going on with our data cannot tell you guys much more actually right now hopefully soon.
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