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So, does the Xiaomi Mi8 from GearBest have NFC? Because I was this close to buying a Mi8 but then I've noticed that in the product page the specs didn't show NFC but there are other listings who show NFC in the specs!I need NFC in my daily life. Bus and train pass, college dorm acess and etc.
Mi8 GearBest this the one that I was going to get.
Mi8 GearBest this one in the Q&A page says it has NFC but it doesn't on the spec sheet
Mi8 GearBest this one has NFC in the specs sheet
The other listings don't even mention NFC
I don't get it.. Should I just get the version I want and it will come with NFC regardless or some versions have it and others don't? I'm really confused by this
Also, I'm in Portugal. Is there any difference in getting the Global, International or even the Chinese/English version of the phone (power brick, ROM, phone model)?
Thanks
PedroCaseiro said:
So, does the Xiaomi Mi8 from GearBest have NFC? Because I was this close to buying a Mi8 but then I've noticed that in the product page the specs didn't show NFC but there are other listings who show NFC in the specs!I need NFC in my daily life. Bus and train pass, college dorm acess and etc.
Mi8 GearBest this the one that I was going to get.
Mi8 GearBest this one in the Q&A page says it has NFC but it doesn't on the spec sheet
Mi8 GearBest this one has NFC in the specs sheet
The other listings don't even mention NFC
I don't get it.. Should I just get the version I want and it will come with NFC regardless or some versions have it and others don't? I'm really confused by this
Also, I'm in Portugal. Is there any difference in getting the Global, International or even the Chinese/English version of the phone (power brick, ROM, phone model)?
Thanks
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yes it does have nfc ...
lenguages supports Chinese ron only support their lenguages and english only while global does spanish/english and may other ....
follow my last post .....
altvolt74 said:
yes it does have nfc ...
lenguages supports Chinese ron only support their lenguages and english only while global does spanish/english and may other ....
follow my last post .....
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When they put global rom does the NFC still work for Google pay?
krouri said:
When they put global rom does the NFC still work for Google pay?
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no, you'll get google pay only when using a costum rom like xiaomi.eu that explicitly supports google pay.
I can confirm xiaomi.eu's google pay work perfect.
Flash-User said:
no, you'll get google pay only when using a costum rom like xiaomi.eu that explicitly supports google pay.
I can confirm xiaomi.eu's google pay work perfect.
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Sorry mate, but google pay does indeed work on the stable global rom. My bootloader is locked tho.
Hello, I know it is old phone. But screen size is big deal for me. I'd like to buy it. So question LTE will work on EE network and does it has NFC for Google Pay? Anyone tried to pay using Google Pay with thia phone?
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Nettwerk said:
Hello, I know it is old phone. But screen size is big deal for me. I'd like to buy it. So question LTE will work on EE network and does it has NFC for Google Pay? Anyone tried to pay using Google Pay with thia phone?
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Google pay works and NFC works. I am not in Europe so can't answer whether LTE works in Europe but it works for me in Nigeria
LTE works for most places in sweden
Thanks no prob. I tried with crDroid 9.0 Rooted and works in UK.
can confirm, NFC works with google pay, and i have LTE/LTE+ mostly in germany
IcantCodefs said:
can confirm, NFC works with google pay, and i have LTE/LTE+ mostly in germany
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LTE works fine in Argentina also.
I was planning on importing a few P30 Pro's from China to the US. Have a cousin who sells phones over there on commission and was planning to help her out.
Will there be any problems with the Chinese version in the US? I assume I can load a google play store APK. I am using T-Mobile for my provider. I think the modem and bands for T-Mobile and the P30 would work too?
Hoping there wont be many problems. Thanks!
phazey12 said:
I was planning on importing a few P30 Pro's from China to the US. Have a cousin who sells phones over there on commission and was planning to help her out.
Will there be any problems with the Chinese version in the US? I assume I can load a google play store APK. I am using T-Mobile for my provider. I think the modem and bands for T-Mobile and the P30 would work too?
Hoping there wont be many problems. Thanks!
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You won't be able to change launcher (well you can if you install a secondary launcher and remove the stock one via adb) and also you will be missing some lte bands.
JJay666 said:
You won't be able to change launcher (well you can if you install a secondary launcher and remove the stock one via adb) and also you will be missing some lte bands.
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I think the phone is missing band 66 and 71? Let me know if I am wrong. I know that band 71 isnt coming to my area in a long time. How do I check what band my area is using?
phazey12 said:
I think the phone is missing band 66 and 71? Let me know if I am wrong. I know that band 71 isnt coming to my area in a long time. How do I check what band my area is using?
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Yeah 66, you can refer here.Not really sure about the area specific part.
How much is it in China? L29?
so are there no problems with the China version such as plagued the Mate 20 pro? for example, google assistant and google pay work without problems on the china p30? is there another thread? I can't seem to find one
mishaxz said:
so are there no problems with the China version such as plagued the Mate 20 pro? for example, google assistant and google pay work without problems on the china p30? is there another thread? I can't seem to find one
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It'll be the same as there's no google support in china. Why don't you order from Malaysia or Singapore ? Its L29 global version and much cheaper. Pm me if you need some help.
JJay666 said:
It'll be the same as there's no google support in china. Why don't you order from Malaysia or Singapore ? Its L29 global version and much cheaper. Pm me if you need some help.
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Are you speaking from experience or just saying this because google play is not installed by default on phones and google is blocked in China? These were specific issues with the last phone.. google assistant and google pay problems.
With the Mate 20 pro, Huawei made it easy to install the play store (so that means services was also installed)
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Are you speaking from experience or just saying this because google play is not installed by default on phones and google is blocked in China? These were specific issues with the last phone.. google assistant and google pay problems.
With the Mate 20 pro, Huawei made it easy to install the play store (so that means services was also installed)
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Playstore isn't an issue. Framework already comes pre-installed. You just need to install the apk however most sellers already do this for you. Almost all china models comes with google framework pre-installed now. In regards of the voice assistant when you press the power button, that i'm not sure if you'll be able to set google assistant. Main issue will be the obvious chinese recovery menu and a few bloatware and the ability to not change the launcher. You can get the launcher changed by installing a secondary launcher and debloating the stock one via adb. China version won't pass safetynet too.
With Chinese Rom you will get Chinese bloatware as which can be partially deleted from the face of it, and also some no delectable apps like Huawei voice assistant and browser, and you will spot some Chinese font here and there like contacts apps bringing up Chinese yellow book contacts.
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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Hoping for same global version soon, although am also waiting for Mi 9t global version too.
ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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No, there is no global version (with band 20) and it is very unlike that it will ever be. If you can live without band 20 you can buy the chinese version and flash Xiaomi.eu.
yesterday some aliexpress sellers have began to offer mi 9 lite, it's rumoured it will be cc9 global version
there's an antutu score for mi a3 pro matching the cc9
i hope they'll release it with android one
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
Nicky, you own it?
nickyip123 said:
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
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It is running for me. I'm on eu ROM.
nickyip123 said:
It's really a shame. It has NFC, and is a verified device for Google services, but it still can't run Google Pay with latest Google Services.
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For me either
I just use my bank's app to pay throught nfc
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ForMartha said:
Hi folks,
I'm interested in buying this phone. It looks like a good option.
However, I'm not quite sure that there is a global version. Anyone got this phone already outside of China and can approve that the AliExpress 'global' version actually works?
Thanks,
FM
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Mi 9 lite is the same one
For those that have the China variant abroad, can you provide your thoughts and experiences thus far? Thought it would be nice to have a centralized thread for those considering to pick up a China variant over the Global one.
Some issues of interest...
Network Connectivity (despite missing bands)
Calls & Visual Voicemail
Issues with Google Services
App functionality
Backup and Sync of phone, apps, etc
Language limitations
MIUI Updates
Cost and Customs fee
No current issues in UK using Sky and EE. Bought from Wondamobile, no customs and currently using FedEx via Singapore and Paris.
My cloud and back up working just fine as is the mini Google apps set. Will go EU ROM once bootloader is unlocked next Thursday.
Sathelp said:
No current issues in UK using Sky and EE. Bought from Wondamobile, no customs and currently using FedEx via Singapore and Paris.
My cloud and back up working just fine as is the mini Google apps set. Will go EU ROM once bootloader is unlocked next Thursday.
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On your China ROM, is Google PAY working with UK banks?
I'm wary of ordering the China model if it doesn't work. Unlocking the bootloader and then getting Google Pay to work is much more difficult since Feb when Google changed things so I'd keep it locked.
P. S. Is wifi calling with EE working too?
mstrflsh said:
On your China ROM, is Google PAY working with UK banks?
I'm wary of ordering the China model if it doesn't work. Unlocking the bootloader and then getting Google Pay to work is much more difficult since Feb when Google changed things so I'd keep it locked.
P. S. Is wifi calling with EE working too?
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Google Pay (and banking apps) working perfectly for me with UK banks.
You have to change default wallet within the phone settings from MI Wallet to HCE wallet (takes seconds).
Ojwm said:
Google Pay (and banking apps) working perfectly for me with UK banks.
You have to change default wallet within the phone settings from MI Wallet to HCE wallet (takes seconds).
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Oooh that's encouraging! Thanks for the info.
Two others questions then please...
1) Does Android Auto work?
2) Can you assign the Google Discover feed to the left of the homescreen?
Android auto doesn't work for me unless someone has a fix. I have random issues with opening drive links etc too. Will try eu rom Tuesday afternoon
mstrflsh said:
Oooh that's encouraging! Thanks for the info.
Two others questions then please...
1) Does Android Auto work?
2) Can you assign the Google Discover feed to the left of the homescreen?
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Android Auto - appears to work perfectly. Only installed to test and don't actually use it at all but it seems fine.
Google Discover - I haven't found a way to do that I'm afraid (I'm also a fan of it). Best workaround I've found is adding Google search widget to home screen. If you press the 'G' symbol on that, it essentially loads Google Discover.
When I plug android auto in I just get a miui USB popup not sure, can't get auto to connect to the car
Guitarfreak26 said:
When I plug android auto in I just get a miui USB popup not sure, can't get auto to connect to the car
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Me neither flashing global on Friday!
Ojwm said:
Google Pay (and banking apps) working perfectly for me with UK banks.
You have to change default wallet within the phone settings from MI Wallet to HCE wallet (takes seconds).
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Can report the same for using the Chinese version with philippines banks and payment services...
Everything is
YoSoyCarlosG said:
Me neither flashing global on Friday!
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What's the differences in global and eu ?
Does anyone know yet?
daonei said:
For those that have the China variant abroad, can you provide your thoughts and experiences thus far? Thought it would be nice to have a centralized thread for those considering to pick up a China variant over the Global one.
Some issues of interest...
Network Connectivity (despite missing bands)
Calls & Visual Voicemail
Issues with Google Services
App functionality
Backup and Sync of phone, apps, etc
Language limitations
MIUI Updates
Cost and Customs fee
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Except for chinese bloatware and -1 screen using chinese apps, there is no difference.
Ah, you need to find a google play store apk, but that takes like 5 mins
speedtripler said:
What's the differences in global and eu ?
Does anyone know yet?
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There are differences in the bands. Yes 4G and 5G will work but not 5G N78 that's the 3.5ghz frequency.
So don't expect blazing fast 5G speeds on CN version.
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There are differences in the bands. Yes 4G and 5G will work but not 5G N78 that's the 3.5ghz frequency.
So don't expect blazing fast 5G speeds on CN version.
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I got 250MB/s yesterday on the Chinese version
Not great by 5g standards but coverage is patchy in my city and I wasn't in direct line of sight of it....
That was sitting in a restaurant
speedtripler said:
What's the differences in global and eu ?
Does anyone know yet?
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EU ROM is basically a community led Custom ROM with good support based on the China ROM.
Global is the ROM Xiaomi officially puts on the models of their phones they launch internationally. It uses google messages, dialer, etc by default.
speedtripler said:
I got 250MB/s yesterday on the Chinese version
Not great by 5g standards but coverage is patchy in my city and I wasn't in direct line of sight of it....
That was sitting in a restaurant
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Actually it was a response on @linnil that the devices ARE different...in regards of bands.
For me one of the reasons to order Global Version.
As I said 5G and 4G wil work but not on all frequencies.
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There are differences in the bands. Yes 4G and 5G will work but not 5G N78 that's the 3.5ghz frequency.
So don't expect blazing fast 5G speeds on CN version.
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I live in a country that uses n78 exclusively
I have seen screenshots posted of 500-700mb
Although I got about half that
On kimovil.com it says the 5g 4g 3g and 2g bands are the same but that could be erroneous
*justintime* said:
Actually it was a response on @linnil that the devices ARE different...in regards of bands.
For me one of the reasons to order Global Version.
As I said 5G and 4G wil work but not on all frequencies.
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Different people have different needs. 250mb vs 700mb per second doesn't worth extra few hundred bucks imho. But are more than good enough. But it is just me.
linnil said:
Different people have different needs. 250mb vs 700mb per second doesn't worth extra few hundred bucks imho. But are more than good enough. But it is just me.
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What extra bucks?? On AliExpress Global cost the same as CN version.
However Trading shenzhen lowered the prices now. But not when I ordered.
But my point was you claimed they are the exact the same.... Some users may be disappointed afterwards.