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I'm still waiting for unbranded, unlocked VIE-L09 to be released in the UK. It seems that the first devices to hit will be locked to Vodafone (or O2) and have their branding and bloatware. As a result I'm considering going down the VIE-AL10 route, which I've been assured will be sent with "Multi-Language" ROM and Play Store pre-installed.
Can anyone advise what pitfalls I may encounter going down this route? ( I appreciate it will likely not come with a UK charger). Anyone done the same and wished they'd waited for the VIE-L09? All opinions welcome.
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I'm still waiting for unbranded, unlocked VIE-L09 to be released in the UK. It seems that the first devices to hit will be locked to Vodafone (or O2) and have their branding and bloatware. As a result I'm considering going down the VIE-AL10 route, which I've been assured will be sent with "Multi-Language" ROM and Play Store pre-installed.
Can anyone advise what pitfalls I may encounter going down this route? ( I appreciate it will likely not come with a UK charger). Anyone done the same and wished they'd waited for the VIE-L09? All opinions welcome.
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- Chinese roms by default come with multi language. No worries there.
- Installing playstore is just a matter of going to Huawei's own app store and installing playstore via that, and you are good to go. (PS: to get google contacts sync work you have to get the google sync app from the huawei app store as well.) No worries there as well.
- The China roms will come with certain apps which might still contain elements of Chinese language. For example the music and video app have online streaming Chinese content while on the international version there is no online content at all. Similarly on Chinese version roms there is a yellow book section in dialer app which is uses Mandrin text but such section does not exist in international version. Over the years Chinese elements have come down a lot because of sending feedback and so the remaining elements which is very little already will also be hopefully disabled in future roms if you all give feedbacks. [BTW my P9 plus will arrive in a week, and my post is based on experience with Huawei phones for past 3 yrs. So its possible some of these issues are already fixed on P9 plus]
- China roms have more features, more optimized and get more updates than international version. [My personal reason in always buying from China].
- Any apps seen as bloatware (maybe you don't like Huawei browser app? ) can be uninstalled or in least disabled.
- Make sure the 4g bands are compatible with bands of your network provider if you use 4g.
- There is no NFC for the P9 plus model in China.
- You have to buy the 128gb version if you want to get force touch feature.
Thanks for that comprehensive reply. The last two points have helped me to decide that I should bide my time!
scook94 said:
Thanks for that comprehensive reply. The last two points have helped me to decide that I should bide my time!
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Another limit in international version is that the dual sim comes only in Haze Gold color, while Single sim comes in Silver and White.
warea said:
Another limit in international version is that the dual sim comes only in Haze Gold color, while Single sim comes in Silver and White.
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thanks for that, i was about to purchase Chinese model but ddnt realise force touch only comes in the 128gb. Is that the same for uk version?
riz157 said:
thanks for that, i was about to purchase Chinese model but ddnt realise force touch only comes in the 128gb. Is that the same for uk version?
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There is no 128Gb UK version, but the 64Gb version does have the force (3D) touch.
Thanks for the info here: useful stuff as I'd like the extra storage and dual-sim of the AL10. Does anyone have suggestions of where I should look to buy from to get one delivered to the UK ? My only dealings with direct importers have been for low-value items, but this phone costs more than I'm willing to loose to a dodgy website.
I've seen some eBay auctions that look decent, but they only have the Gold 128GB and it'd be nice to have a Grey one.
I bought mine from Oppomart. Using DHL, it was here in 4 days. They are good sellers and through previous purchases, I have had no issues. They even offered to pay 80% of the VAT if the courier charge any. And they did charge £24 and true to their word, they paid £18 back to me.
Ah, very helpful - thanks !
And it looks like they have the colour and capacity I want in stock
Greetings from Canada;
I found this (Huawei P9 Plus VIE-L09 64GB Quartz Grey - Factory Unlocked - International Version)
up here in Toronto on a reputable online store for $795 USD.
Does that seem not too expensive? I wanna place an order but thought I probably should
ask you guys first!
Thank you.
samteeee said:
Greetings from Canada;
I found this (Huawei P9 Plus VIE-L09 64GB Quartz Grey - Factory Unlocked - International Version)
up here in Toronto on a reputable online store for $795 USD.
Does that seem not too expensive? I wanna place an order but thought I probably should
ask you guys first!
Thank you.
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yes it is expensive.
Just picked up an unlocked white Huawei P9 Plus (128gb with 4gb) on eBay for $680. Seller stated it was used but like new.
eth3rton said:
Just picked up an unlocked white Huawei P9 Plus (128gb with 4gb) on eBay for $680. Seller stated it was used but like new.
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Cool, I didn't realise they made a white one with 128Gb.
I think about buying a one P9Plus chinese version as well.Can anyone please clarify it -if those phones have a 800 band LTE (used frequently here in Germany)?
Mostly chinese phones don't have it.I was looking in many online shops,and i was found in 2 shops in descriptions of the phone,that they have 800 band.
In another-they don't have...I'm curious now...Maybe anyone had already expiriences with that?
Thanks all in advance!
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I think about buying a one P9Plus chinese version as well.Can anyone please clarify it -if those phones have a 800 band LTE (used frequently here in Germany)?
Mostly chinese phones don't have it.I was looking in many online shops,and i was found in 2 shops in descriptions of the phone,that they have 800 band.
In another-they don't have...I'm curious now...Maybe anyone had already expiriences with that?
Thanks all in advance!
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This time Huawei has put in all the bands
4G network standard Main card: Mobile 4G (TDD-LTE) / Unicom 4G (TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE) / Telecommunications 4G (TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE)
3G network Main card: Mobile 3G (TD-SCDMA) / Unicom 3G (WCDMA) / Telecom 3G (CDMA2000); Vice card: Telecom 3G (CDMA2000). Note: Does not support Telecom Telecom card +
2G network standard Main card: Mobile 2G (GSM) / Unicom 2G (GSM) / Telecommunications 2G (CDMA1X); Vice card: Mobile 2G (GSM) / Unicom 2G (GSM) / Telecommunications 2G (CDMA1X). Note: Does not support Telecom Telecom card +
Network standard Support Mobile / Unicom / Telecom 4G + / 4G / 3G / 2G
Network frequency FDD-LTE: Band1 / 2/3/4/5/6/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/26; TDD-LTE: Band38 / 39/40/41 (100M); UMTS (WCDMA ) / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA: 850/900 / AWS / 1900/2100 (Band5 / 8/4/2/1/6/19); TD-SCDMA: Band34 / 39; CDMA2000 / 1X: BC0 (800MHz); GSM / EDGE: main card: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz; Vice card: 850/900/1800 / 1900MHz. NOTE: Network and bands in various regions may vary, depending on the local operator and your location
Data services TDD-LTE / FDD-LTE / TD-SCDMA / WCDMA / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA / CDMA2000 / CDMA1X / EDGE / GPRS; FDD-LTE: Cat4 / Cat6; TDD-LTE: Cat4 / Cat6
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http://www.vmall.com/product/3419.html#8557,76
warea,
thank you very much! I was just wonder, why some shops don't include those infos full in their descriptions...
As i saw-800 Band LTE is supported, right?Is anyone tried it already?
i got my China variant P9 plus, and although I was able to get rid of most of the Chinese bloatware and install google stuff, i have been unable to get google now/google now on tap to work. i read elsewhere that that is just the case because Huawei's China phones have forced its voice search to use its own Huawei search (pressing the home button goes to the Huawei search instead of google now).
not a huge deal, but just wanted to let people know. also, only the 128 gig plus version has force touch apparently, i got my 64 gig thinking i'd have it but nope.
also there's no way to hide the navigation touch buttons (not a VIE-AL10 specific problem, i think) which is annoying. i jumped from the LG V10, which let me hide those buttons in any app if i choose to.
radioraheem2 said:
i got my China variant P9 plus, and although I was able to get rid of most of the Chinese bloatware and install google stuff, i have been unable to get google now/google now on tap to work. i read elsewhere that that is just the case because Huawei's China phones have forced its voice search to use its own Huawei search (pressing the home button goes to the Huawei search instead of google now).
not a huge deal, but just wanted to let people know. also, only the 128 gig plus version has force touch apparently, i got my 64 gig thinking i'd have it but nope.
also there's no way to hide the navigation touch buttons (not a VIE-AL10 specific problem, i think) which is annoying. i jumped from the LG V10, which let me hide those buttons in any app if i choose to.
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To hide nav bar go to settings>smart assistance>navigation bar
thank you warea! (man, Huawei really buries basic functions deep into settings)
VIE-AL10 user here, if you have questions.
Hi guys,
I need your help in something, im searching to buy the Nokia 8 Dual SIM variant, unfortunately here in Cyprus where i live the haven't brought the phone yet so i'm looking to order it online.
But the think is that from Ebay or some other website that i looked they sell the TA-1052 variant which is for China/Taiwan market. Or mostly they sell the Single SIM variant.
Do you know where i can find the TA-1004 Dual SIM version ?
Thanks !
Nokia official shop. I just bought one
Paladin987 said:
Hi guys,
I need your help in something, im searching to buy the Nokia 8 Dual SIM variant, unfortunately here in Cyprus where i live the haven't brought the phone yet so i'm looking to order it online.
But the think is that from Ebay or some other website that i looked they sell the TA-1052 variant which is for China/Taiwan market. Or mostly they sell the Single SIM variant.
Do you know where i can find the TA-1004 Dual SIM version ?
Thanks !
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In most of the EU countries dual sim is available from Nokia directly or major resellers. Just order it online.
Unfortunately in Cyprus there is no Nokia official shop here and the reseller is going to bring only the Single SIM version.
In Greece which i'm also searching most of them they have the Single SIM version, some others that the list a Dual SIM version they mention the TA-1052 variant which is meant for the Chinese market
If you can suggest a website it would be great because so far only the Single SIM i'm finding...
Edit: And also if if i find a Dual SIM model they only have it in Steel color and not in Tempered Blue which i'm looking for.
I can not specify a known and valid online shop in EU which would send abroad. Amazon maybe?
I bought mine in PL, but dual sim tempered blue is easy available in other EU countries like Germany, Netherlands, Belgium etc.
Dunno if it helps you but I got my dual sim tempered blue nokia 8 from amazon india website. I am from India and the model i am holding( in fact typing this message) is a "Made in India" Nokia 8 model.
Just for your info.
They are for sale on amazon.es (Spain) not sure if they ship to Cyprus though.
Finally i found it through ebay (Germany) and bought at lower price than Cyprus and already received it...
Thanks for your help and suggestions !
Hi all, How are you?
I am trying to buy a Nokia 7 Plus for months, and I could not figure out which variant will work in my country.
I found out that there are at least four Nokia 7 Plus variants: TA-1055, TA-1046, TA-1062 China and TA-1062 Global.
May someone help me please?
What are the differences between all those variants (TA-1055, TA-1046, TA-1062 China and TA-1062 Global)?
I appreciate any help you can give me
i don't really know if is not some wrong, but i think:
TA-1046 = DualSIM, 4GB RAM, AndroidOne, Global
TA-1055 = SingleSIM, 4GB RAM, AndroidOne, Global
TA-1062 global = DualSIM, 4GB RAM, AndroidOne, Global
TA-1062 china = DualSIM, 6GB RAM, NO AndroidOne, China(without GooglePlay and with (i think) some china apps)
global is "00WW", china is "00CN"...
"00CN can be switch to "00WW"
I think TA-1062 is the 6GB variant. You have mistakenly type 4GB.
Thanks a lot for helping.
I still have some questions, please, may ou help me?
1) Are there differences in supported LTE and 3G Bands between the Nokia 7 Plus Variants?
I need to verify which variant supports my country LTE and 3G bands.
2) I understood that TA-1055 is a SingleSIM variant, right?
Does TA-1055 variant also have a microSD slot?
3) Are there differences in Android OTA updates released to each variant?
4) Because Nokia does not officially sells phones in my country, so I have been searching to buy it online, and import.
Therefore, I can not ask to a online seller to open the phone's box in order to verify its Android build - to make sure it is "00WW".
I was not able find a online seller to TA-1046 variant.
I found TA-1055 variant available at Amazon uk only.
I found TA-1062 variant available at Deal Extreme, but It is not clear whether their variant is the Global or the Chinese one. DX claims that their variant is Taiwan.
4.1) Do you suggest any online seller that has the global variant for sure?
4.2) Do you have any ideia what is the Taiwan variant?Is the Taiwan variant the Chinese one? or the global?
Thanks a lot
I am not sure, I have found the links bellow with TA-1062 4GB RAM:
https://www.dx.com/p/nokia-7-plus-ta-1062-smart-phone-with-4gb-ram-64gb-rom-black-852521583#.W56vzuhKg2w
https://www.amazon.ca/Nokia-Plus-64GB-Android-Snapdragon/dp/B07B68N35M/
Please, May someone help me?
I really want to buy a Nokia 7 Plus, but I still need to clarify my questions below :
1) Are there differences in supported LTE and 3G Bands between the Nokia 7 Plus Variants?
I need to verify which variant supports my country LTE and 3G bands.
2) Are there differences in Android OTA updates released to each variant?
3) Because Nokia does not officially sells phones in my country, so I have been searching to buy it online, and import.
Therefore, I can not ask to a online seller to open the phone's box in order to verify its Android build - to make sure it is "00WW".
I was not able find a online seller to TA-1046 variant.
I found TA-1055 variant available at Amazon uk only.
I found TA-1062 variant available at Deal Extreme, but It is not clear whether their variant is the Global or the Chinese one. DX claims that their variant is Taiwan.
3.1) Do you suggest any online seller that has the global variant for sure?
3.2) Do you have any ideia what is the Taiwan variant?Is the Taiwan variant the Chinese one? or the global?
Please, May someone help me?
I really want to buy a Nokia 7 Plus, but I still need to clarify my questions below :
1) Are there differences in supported LTE and 3G Bands between the Nokia 7 Plus Variants?
I need to verify which variant supports my country LTE and 3G bands.
2) I understood that TA-1055 is a SingleSIM variant, right?
Does TA-1055 variant also have a microSD slot?
3) Are there differences in Android OTA updates released to each variant?
4) Because Nokia does not officially sells phones in my country, so I have been searching to buy it online, and import.
Therefore, I can not ask to a online seller to open the phone's box in order to verify its Android build - to make sure it is "00WW".
I was not able find a online seller to TA-1046 variant.
I found TA-1055 variant available at Amazon uk only.
I found TA-1062 variant available at Deal Extreme, but It is not clear whether their variant is the Global or the Chinese one. DX claims that their variant is Taiwan.
4.1) Do you suggest any online seller that has the global variant for sure?
4.2) Do you have any ideia what is the Taiwan variant?Is the Taiwan variant the Chinese one? or the global?
Needing a dual SIM phone for one of my clients. He is coming from an 8T. He bought an Unlocked 10 Pro from the US OnePlus website only to realize it is single sim. A quick search shows the international version has dual sim support Checking on Amazon I see both an international version and a Chinese version? The Chinese version also sells for about $200 less. I searched and could find very little about each phone working in the US. Are both these phones International and Chinese the same phone? Both dual SIM? Both have the same bands? If I purchase the Chinese version will I need to flash with a global or US rom?
Any drawbacks to having either phone in the US?
Thanks
BB
Bad Bimr said:
Needing a dual SIM phone for one of my clients. He is coming from an 8T. He bought an Unlocked 10 Pro from the US OnePlus website only to realize it is single sim. A quick search shows the international version has dual sim support Checking on Amazon I see both an international version and a Chinese version? The Chinese version also sells for about $200 less. I searched and could find very little about each phone working in the US. Are both these phones International and Chinese the same phone? Both dual SIM? Both have the same bands? If I purchase the Chinese version will I need to flash with a global or US rom?
Any drawbacks to having either phone in the US?
Thanks
BB
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I'm in the UK and have the NE2213 which is essentially the global version.
Personal I'd avoid the Chinese version but that's me
You can change region but I'd rather pay the money and get the real deal.
Warranty is going to he an issue, unless you're buying it from Amazon.
As far I've read the EU / NE2213 should work as expected for what you want.
Have a google for what signal bands are required for the sins you're going to be using , it should still work but best to verify
me too bought USA version and later found that its single sim 2215. I converted to 2211 and enable dual sim support, added second imei, inserted dual sim tray as well but no matter what second imei is always null and second sim never detected.
Hey guys, I'm seriously considering upgrading my OnePlus 7T Pro McLaren edition from T Mobile to the OnePlus 10 Pro 12GB+256 GB variant from their website. I know TMo offers their 8GB version but I need the additional storage space. I think it should work but I wanted to know if anyone has the 256GB variant working without issues on Tmobile.
Thanks in advance for any info.
Yes it will work fine, I'm doing exactly what you want to do. Using the NE2215 12GB 256GB version on TMobile. BTW TMobile's variant is the NE2217 and is exactly the same as the NE2215 except for the T-Mobile bootloader lock and T-Mobile software.
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Yes it will work fine, I'm doing exactly what you want to do. Using the NE2215 12GB 256GB version on TMobile. BTW TMobile's variant is the NE2217 and is exactly the same as the NE2215 except for the T-Mobile bootloader lock and T-Mobile software.
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and less ram and storage