Hi all,
I recently received a second hand Z00AD (2GB / 32GB, 1.83Ghz) which I believe was purchased from China (it has a Chinese manual & charger). It was running a WW firmware when I first received it, which OTAed up to 2.20.40.97 (WW) when I got it out of the box.
I wasn't too surprised that the phone came with a lot of Chinese apps built into the firmware - e.g. a Chinese game store, lots of links to Yahoo China & a couple of other Chinese apps - and also defaulted to the Chinese language on a factory reset (but could be changed to English easily enough).
I figured that if I downloaded the latest full version of WW_2.20.40.97 from Asus' website, adb sideloaded it & did a factory reset in Recovery that I would lose all the Chinese apps & perhaps default to English. To my surprise, however, all the Chinese apps remained!
I downloaded the firmware from here:
https://www.asus.com/Phone/ZenFone_2_ZE551ML/HelpDesk_Download/
My questions are:
1. Does flashing WW_2.20.40.97 default to the Chinese language & come preloaded with Chinese apps on all devices?
2. If it does, are there official firmwares that do not come with Chinese apps?
3. If it doesn't then why is this happening on my phone & is there a way to modify my device to behave like a worldwide phone without Chinese apps?
4. Is it possible to default the language to English after a factory reset?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
Mike
Try to reflash, maybe fix this time.
mwarner said:
Hi all,
My questions are:
1. Does flashing WW_2.20.40.97 default to the Chinese language & come preloaded with Chinese apps on all devices?
2. If it does, are there official firmwares that do not come with Chinese apps?
3. If it doesn't then why is this happening on my phone & is there a way to modify my device to behave like a worldwide phone without Chinese apps?
4. Is it possible to default the language to English after a factory reset?
Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
Mike
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On a US model, flashing the WW firmware defaults to English and does not have any Chinese apps visible/installed.
You mentioned Z00AD, my US model uses Z00A firmware. Maybe you need to use Z00A instead of Z00AD?
chp said:
On a US model, flashing the WW firmware defaults to English and does not have any Chinese apps visible/installed.
You mentioned Z00AD, my US model uses Z00A firmware. Maybe you need to use Z00A instead of Z00AD?
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The firmware I pointed to in the post is suited to these phones:
ASUS ZenFone 2=ZE551ML(Z00AD/Z00ADA/Z00ADB/Z00ADC) software Image: V2.20.40.97 for WW SKU only*
I don't think there are other firmwares for the Zenfone 2 on Asus' website? Is your product code also ZE551ML?
Mike
Yes, I have the US release of the ZE551ML (4 GB RAM, 64 GB storage, 2.3 GHz)
After looking a bit more closely, it looks like it is actually the Z00AD, not the Z00A. Sorry about that. There must be somewhere else in the phone that identifies itself as a CN model vs WW, I'm guessing.
You should have done factory reset after flashing WW firmware or at least wiped cache and data. If you insist you don't need to wipe you might check if those apps are uninstallable. They could have updated via PlayStore so the system keeps newer downloaded versions as user installed apks.
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Greetings, few days ago I was in China and bought GN 2014. As most of you know in China they block access to play store and install their own firmware. I already rooted my device, and was wondering how I can enable all languages, because currently, there are 3 languages. And also, How to install play market on it. I tried downloading apk. file, but its not working (Installed but won't open)
Help please. (Sorry if this question is too noobish)
I think that the device then has no Google license, making it impossible. There are only the various other stores.
This is definitely the case with exotics, like car stereos(Parrot Asteroid). In this case theres probably a solution, which of course requires root.
Why don't you try to flash with ODIN some of the official ROMs ? Then you will have no need of ROOT and will have all the languages. What is the model name exactly ?
simichoil said:
Why don't you try to flash with ODIN some of the official ROMs ? Then you will have no need of ROOT and will have all the languages. What is the model name exactly ?
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 SM-P601
Where can I get those official Roms?
Simple_noob said:
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 2014 SM-P601
Where can I get those official Roms?
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Here
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P601
Flashing an other stock firmware works fine I did it on mine.
But expect some little lag there wasn't on the chinese firmware.
I'm in China too and am considering buying the Note 10.1 so I'll be facing the same problem.
With a Chinese friend's Asus Transformer Prime, I flashed an official Taiwanese ROM so that she could access Google Play, but with this method you no longer get OTA updates. Also, as mickmad noted above, you can sometimes get unpredictable performance issues if you use ROMs intended for another region. Only later did I find that you could just install the necessary Google apps while keeping the original ROM. Here's a method devilfun here on XDA used for the Prime, perhaps it will work with the Note:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=21094128&postcount=11
The .rar referenced was a package of Google apps, I think. I haven't checked the package myself, but note that you probably need GoogleServicesFramework.apk and Googleloginservice.apk in addition to the obvious ones. Simple_noob may have been unsuccessful for any one of several reasons:
1. The apks were copied to the wrong location before installation.
2. Not all the necessary apks were copied.
3. The necessary file permissions were not set.
If you can work it out, let us potential Note buyers in China know how you did it!
Well when i said more lag I meant that other region firmwares have all the samsung apps which tends to produce some little lag (where chinese firware has only a limited part of these samsung apps.)
Really no big deal as it will be corrected in future versions I am sure (see the example of mk1 firmware for p600)
Not sure for OTAs thought, but i never waited for them anyway on my other devices.
And just to got the samsung keyboard (and not the one for chinese which is different) it already worst the change .... plus getting rid of chinese useless apps, some settings which weren't in english even the language was set to english ... choice between almost any language ... and so on
Thanks a lot to everyone who replied and helped.
I installed needed firmware and everything works perfectly
Hello,
Im living in china and I plan to buy a 10.1 2014 for my gf. But no way i keep the original chinese without the google apps (google play most of all).
I just need the root and to install the google apps. (and after i can freez the chinese bloatware).
Anybody successed to root with Auto-root ?
Which procedure shall i follow to install those google apps ??
Thanks a lot !
digitalH said:
Hello,
Im living in china and I plan to buy a 10.1 2014 for my gf. But no way i keep the original chinese without the google apps (google play most of all).
I just need the root and to install the google apps. (and after i can freez the chinese bloatware).
Anybody successed to root with Auto-root ?
Which procedure shall i follow to install those google apps ??
Thanks a lot !
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CF Auto root works. I did it and there were no problems
Note 10.1 bought in China without Play Store
Simple_noob said:
Thanks a lot to everyone who replied and helped.
I installed needed firmware and everything works perfectly
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I have the same case as yours. I am planning to do the same as you did. Can you help provide the steps on how to flash another stock firmware for Note 10.1 P-601 model? Which region/country firmware did you use?
namron37NH said:
I have the same case as yours. I am planning to do the same as you did. Can you help provide the steps on how to flash another stock firmware for Note 10.1 P-601 model? Which region/country firmware did you use?
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Just follow these steps :
1, Download any region / country rom from this link , preferable MJB being the latest. http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P601.
2. Extract the downloaded zip file.
3. Extract the attached odin 3.09.
4. Enter download mode by pressing power+volume down , then volume up.
5. Connect your PC/Laptop to your Note , wait till the com port turns blue.
6. Flash the .tar file of the rom through "AP" & hit start.
7. Wait till flash is complete, & note restarts.
8. You now will have a working PLAY STORE.
other download links or torrents for official firmware
Great info supplied in the above posts ! I also currently have a P601 bought in China and would like to change the firmware but the rapidgator and terafile links aren't working so well for me.
Terafile now has a limit of one Gig for free users and rapidgator downloads keep failing mid way.
Does anyone have any torrent links or other download links for the official firmware?
Thanks in advance.
Hello,
I'm interested as I'm in the same case. Where can I download a good English version (wifi +3G)?
Buy a Samsung tablet from the US (or Europe) next time!
Simple_noob said:
Greetings, few days ago I was in China and bought GN 2014. As most of you know in China they block access to play store and install their own firmware. I already rooted my device, and was wondering how I can enable all languages, because currently, there are 3 languages. And also, How to install play market on it. I tried downloading apk. file, but its not working (Installed but won't open)
Help please. (Sorry if this question is too noobish)
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I have the US model (SM-P6000ZKVXAR) and have all 52 languages. Here is the list.
The language list is the same as the UK Galaxy Note 3.
Full List of All 52 Languages
- Azerbaijani
- Catalan
- Czech
- Danish
- German (Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
- Estonian
- English (Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK, US)
- Spanish (Spain, US)
- Basque
- French (France, Switzerland)
- Irish
- Galician
- Croatian
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Latvian
- Lithuanian
- Hungarian
- Dutch (Belgium, Netherlands)
- Norwegian Bokmål
- Uzbek (Latin)
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal)
- Romanian
- Slovak
- Slovenian
- Serbian (Latin)
- Finnish
- Swedish
- Turkish
- Greek
- Bulgarian
- Kazakh
- Macedonian
- Russian
- Ukrainian
- Georgian
- Armenian
- Arabic (United Arab Emirates)
- Korean
- Chinese (Simplified)
I created this thread to link all stock ROM's for LG Spirit, namely H440N, H440Y, H422 and H442F variants of it.
If you have any question ask it in LG Spirit General Thread (author @polfrank ) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/lg-spirit-h440n-thread-t3108435
All ROM's should be listed from newer to older so be warned. Also whenever I can,I would write from which mobile operator it is and from which country.
H440N
Marshmallow based ROM's
v20a_00 [Poland Marshmallow] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW4CUT3552TLAY871EAEID2/H440n20a_00_0428.kdz
How to install Marshmallow ROM's - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/guide-how-to-install-marshmallow-kdz-lg-t3385476
Lollipop based ROM's
v10h_00 [Hungary, Unbranded, Open Europe/Poland/Holland/Germany/Spain/Greece] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW79IQH2328PA0G274D8UMW/H440n10h_00.kdz
v10f_00 (v10f_EUR_XX in Software info) [Hungary, Open Europe, unbranded] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW4B6RT132E1A4WD5081A3H/H440n10f_00.kdz
v10f_00 [Portugal/Switzerland] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW4BKUG13267AM42E0811ZR/H440n10f_00.kdz
v10f_00 [Germany, ADEU] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW3BG5B132EZAHJ45881BGX/H440n10f_00.kdz
v10f_00 [Italy] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW3B44N132P8AD92CE81DDF/H440n10f_00.kdz
v10c_00 [Croatia, T-Mobile] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW77AH6132L8AYSD58C1867/H440n10c_00.kdz
v10c_00 [Poland, P4] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWE1DUE132UQAI9494F0YNI/H440n10c_00.kdz
v10c_00 [Poland, Plus] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWE1DUE132UQAI9494F0YNI/H440n10c_00.kdz
v10e_00 [Italy/Switzerland/Poland/Greece/Spain/Germany, named v10b in About Phone] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW79RCO032ESAYF6BB4BMEM/H440n10e_00.kdz
v10a_00 [Croatia, T-Mobile] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW33PUN032XFAE2DDD20S6M/H440n10a_00.kdz
H440Y
v10d_00 [Taiwan, ATWN] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWEAZ7O132ATALD36A71MSP/H440Y10d_00.kdz
H422
v10f_00 [India, AIND] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWCDJY11327KABC2755160O/H44210f_00.kdz
v10d_00 [Russian Federation/Kazakhstan/CIS] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FWF83JG032Z3A0X4505B9EE/H42210D_00.kdz
H442F
v10b_00 [Brazil] - http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW44Z8B0323VAUU3D5AB8P5/H442f10b_00.kdz
Changelog
Update #1 (20.06.2015 @ 3:05 CEST)
Started thread
Added v10c_00 based firmwares on list
Added other kdz files from General thread
I would like to ask:
If anyone has done the update via OTA it would be nice to see the changelog and know what's new and if an update is worth the time.
Changelog
Update #2 (20.6.2015. @ 21:34 CEST)
Added v10f_00 Indian kdz for H422 variant of device
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@polfrank yeah it would be nice to see what are changes, but unfortienatly I can't see that because I'm pulling kdz files from few trusted sources which don't say what is new
Are these kdz files derived from the LG site using IMEI codes?
Changelog
Update #3 (25.6.2015. @ 22:03 CEST)
Added support for H440Y ROMs
Renamed thread to add support for H440Y phone
Added v10d_00 Taiwanese ROM to list at H440Y variant of phone
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@ShinOrochiX seems that all kdz files are collected via IMEI code from LG site and all should work great no matter of your IMEI
Also if somebody find newer variant of ROM for any of named devices in first post and in thread name contact me via PM or post link here in thread so I can edit #1 post
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Update #4 (27.06.2015 @ 14:03 CEST)
Added v10f German firmware for H440N
Added v10f from unknown country ( Credits: @deni-brasco for submitting it in General thread, but next time please write from which country it is)
This is H440n Portugal/Switzerland edition:
http://csmgdl.lgmobile.com/dn/downloader.dev?fileKey=FW4BKUG13267AM42E0811ZR/H440n10f_00.kdz
The one provided by deni-brasco is H440n Italy edition.
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Update #5 (27.06.2015 @ 17:18 CEST)
Added v10f firmware from Portugal and Switzerland (same kdz), thanks @polfrank for giving it
Updated v10f from Unknown country to Italy, same thing go to polfrank and again thanks deni-brasco for submmiting it.
Testing v10f Italy right now. Everything works as expected, root, xposed etc.
It says v10c at the settings.
polfrank said:
Testing v10f Italy right now. Everything works as expected, root, xposed etc.
It says v10c at the settings.
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Upgrade or clean install? I mean CSF Flash or Normal Flash via LG Flash Tool? I ask that because I want to do Normal flash without wiping anything (it is annoying to set up 5 different e-mail addresses for 5 different things like college, private, hangouts, youtube etc)
midzan21 said:
Upgrade or clean install? I mean CSF Flash or Normal Flash via LG Flash Tool? I ask that because I want to do Normal flash without wiping anything (it is annoying to set up 5 different e-mail addresses for 5 different things like college, private, hangouts, youtube etc)
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Normal flash. It keeps all your data with no problem. You just have to reroot and set xposed again.
LG Spirit H440N Stock rom
Hello everyone.
I have a sim free LG Spirit H440N handset. I got it free of charge from 3UK, who sell all their phones unlocked. Unfortunately, it has a 3 splashscreen on boot, and other 3 stuff built in. Is there a stock rom available, that has none of the 3 bloatware in it? If so, where is it, and how do I flash it? I would rather not root the phone if I can help it; although I will do so if it is necessary. Is there a method to return it back to the 3 version, if necessary? I have rooted phones before, and installed custom roms, etc; but not for a while. I thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer me.
ursulavasey said:
Hello everyone.
I have a sim free LG Spirit H440N handset. I got it free of charge from 3UK, who sell all their phones unlocked. Unfortunately, it has a 3 splashscreen on boot, and other 3 stuff built in. Is there a stock rom available, that has none of the 3 bloatware in it? If so, where is it, and how do I flash it? I would rather not root the phone if I can help it; although I will do so if it is necessary. Is there a method to return it back to the 3 version, if necessary? I have rooted phones before, and installed custom roms, etc; but not for a while. I thank you in advance for any help you may be able to offer me.
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Hi,
I also have the Three customised firmware-I don't like it either. There is a way to download the firmware, check here. As for firmware without Three's crap in it we'll have to wait for a non-network UK retailer to list it, then if we can get an IMEI, be it from a store display unit, we can download and flash that firmware (when it becomes available). But I don't know if anyone other than Three will sell it, Three has had it for about 2 months even though it was exclusive to them only for 1 month.
ShinOrochiX said:
Hi,
I also have the Three customised firmware-I don't like it either. There is a way to download the firmware, check here. As for firmware without Three's crap in it we'll have to wait for a non-network UK retailer to list it, then if we can get an IMEI, be it from a store display unit, we can download and flash that firmware (when it becomes available). But I don't know if anyone other than Three will sell it, Three has had it for about 2 months even though it was exclusive to them only for 1 month.
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Thanks ShinOrochix. So nothing to do but wait then. There's no need for the stuff that 3 put in the phone firmware. It doesn't have a huge memory to start with, and these extra files are just an unnecessary inconvenience.
ursulavasey said:
Thanks ShinOrochix. So nothing to do but wait then. There's no need for the stuff that 3 put in the phone firmware. It doesn't have a huge memory to start with, and these extra files are just an unnecessary inconvenience.
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Yeah, useless bloatware. I just got rid of some of it but am stuck with the bootscreen, rather not root the device yet. As for memory, your right, with all my stuff installed I got just under 2GB free, had about 4GB on my previous Xperia-but who's to complain, the Spirit is a great phone.
I'm in the same boat as you. I debloated as much as I could, but I can't get rid of the bootscreen. The 3 logo sits there for ages. I downloaded a couple of boot animation changer apps, but they didn't work. Perhaps the apps were set to look in the wrong location for the stock boot animation. More investigation needed into the phone's file structure, I reckon.
Hi, I'm Italian and I bought this phone today. On "ABOUT PHONE" I can read version "V10C" but I don't know if is really V10c, or v10f. I want only a stock italian firmware NO BRAND!!! I hate all that apps by TIM!!!
Which firmware do you suggest me???
Hi guys, I have found this site......can be useful???
http://lg-phone-firmware.com/index.php?id_mod=168
Hello. In this site it is being claimed that there is a v10d version of the firmware for LG H440N. (I know the picture of the phone is wrong, but it seems they got it right on which smartphone they're talking about...)
http://www.hanfei.name/kdz-download...-v10b-v10c-v10d-v10e-v10f-stock-firmware.html
In gaodi.net there has been a V10d version a while ago but it was only in some weird versions like Spain Orange, Portugal Orange, Poland Optimus (see here) so I haven't tried it. Has anyone tried it? Is it really v10d or is it like the others, where v10e=v10b and v10f=v10c ?? So maybe v10d is actually v10a??
Hello,
Just got a hold of a AT&T Note 5. From what I have read so far, I understand you cannot use a different firmware without bricking the phone. On my version, there is only a handful of languages available, which is very different from the regular Android versions I have encountered. Is there a firmware available for this particular model that have more languages?
Thanks.
How to add Langugage (Russian) ?
Please help me to install Russian langugage to Phone Settings !:плач::плач::плач:
EkkoBravoDelta said:
there is only a handful of languages available
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I believe this is an internal debloating process decision since the AT&T phones was only made for use in the United States anyway. It seems as though you are out of luck, since rooting isn't an option, so you may have to buy another rootable Note5 (or phone)
Sorry for posting here but there isn't a MatePad 10.4 forum separately.
I have a Huawei MatePad 10.4 BAH3-W09. I tried to downgrade it to install google apps as many of you have tried as well. I didn't know it was a Chinese variant and tried to install a EU firmware. This resulted in a bootloop. It just bootloops into recovery every time. I tried recovery with histuite, wifi upgrade and via USB OTG. All fail. I tried factory reset and wiping cache. When I wiped the cache, the recovery changed to Chinese. I took it to the official Huawei service and they told me there's nothing anyone can do in Europe as it's a Chinese variant. Could anyone help me to get a chinese firmware for this? USB OTG update might still work with the correct firmware. At this point any working version will do doesn't have to be old enough to install google apps. Although that would of course be preferable, if it's even possible with Chinese firmware.
Here is a picture of the info on the box if it's necessary.
I did PM you, we'll give a try to BAH3-W09 C00 Emui10.1 B108 and B135 dloads.
hello, everyone. I have a tablet huawei matepad 10.4 model BAH3-W09 Chinese, and I want to change firmware by putting the Italian one, and now my question is, can I do it without creating bootloop? can I do that without sending the device to brick? and if I can do that as a program, I have to use? where can I find an EU firmware?
Thanks
@accery's BAH3 devices was finally fixed using paying tools and some time
@Mark887 I did PM'ed you about your BAH3 rebrand.
Hi all,
I have bought for my daughter's christmas a tablet Huawei Matepad 10.4 (BAH3-W09) in france. I would install on it playstore, youtube... with googlefier. But LZplay doesn't work as firmware is over 10.1.0.150.
Do you have solutions as older firmware, other technic....
thx a lot
Thib
Thib42 said:
Hi all,
I have bought for my daughter's christmas a tablet Huawei Matepad 10.4 (BAH3-W09) in france. I would install on it playstore, youtube... with googlefier. But LZplay doesn't work as firmware is over 10.1.0.150.
Do you have solutions as older firmware, other technic....
thx a lot
Thib
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I'm a new user too (from France...), so correct me if i'm wrong !
This what I understood, the tab has a release date in 04-2020, and we need a firmware from an older date, so we can't rollback enough for a Googlefier install...
The only "workaround" I found is to use Vmos pro (free from their site) and then create a Virtual Machine which can add Google playstore etc...
But I think it's a lot too annoying for a kid...
Actually, I use petal search to find my kid's apps/games.
For Google stuff you have to use the Quick app center...
Sadly, I haven't find any solution for Family link...
Hopefully this can help you until there is a solution...
accery said:
Sorry for posting here but there isn't a MatePad 10.4 forum separately.
I have a Huawei MatePad 10.4 BAH3-W09. I tried to downgrade it to install google apps as many of you have tried as well. I didn't know it was a Chinese variant and tried to install a EU firmware. This resulted in a bootloop. It just bootloops into recovery every time. I tried recovery with histuite, wifi upgrade and via USB OTG. All fail. I tried factory reset and wiping cache. When I wiped the cache, the recovery changed to Chinese. I took it to the official Huawei service and they told me there's nothing anyone can do in Europe as it's a Chinese variant. Could anyone help me to get a chinese firmware for this? USB OTG update might still work with the correct firmware. At this point any working version will do doesn't have to be old enough to install google apps. Although that would of course be preferable, if it's even possible with Chinese firmware.
Here is a picture of the info on the box if it's necessary.
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Chinese version have desktop mode .. Golden version without it ...I'm looking chinese firmware ...
Hello everyone, by any means, does anyone know what's the stock firmware version for matepad 10.4 from Mexico? I lost the paper where I took the version before downgrading using the firmware from the googlefier post (10.1.0.118(C432E4R1P3)). Now I don't have OTA updates.
I really appreciate any help, thanks in advance.
oslo83 said:
I did PM you, we'll give a try to BAH3-W09 C00 Emui10.1 B108 and B135 dloads.
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Hi do u have chinese servion firmware ¿
Hello Friends, Sorry for posting here,
I have a problem with my device, Huawei Matepad T8 KOB2-W09 after flashing to remove Huawei id. The Device got blank and totally dead. No booting or fastbooting. Just red light at the top right screen when connect it to pc. Please help with this conditions and what should i do to fix it.
many thanks for your attentions and supports.
HI friends, I have made a mistake buying iqoo9 from Aliexpress without reading the OS description. I read somewhere that vivo is supposed to be offering the option for owners to switch to funtouch is that true will I be able to do that or was that just a rumor?
Thanks in advance
Hi guys,
same situation for me. I have bought the IQOO 9 pro PD2172A and I would try to flash PD2172F ROM but I don't want to brick my phone.
I hope there is someone expert who can help.
Thank you
Same situation for me!
Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.
moe990 said:
Bad news guys I contacted Vivo. Switching is not possible as the Chinese version is made for Chinese audience and won't let you flash funtouch. At this point all I can hope for is to be at least able to access USB debugging and remove vivos bloatware.
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Hi mate, can you post us the link please? I would try to convince them to give us the possibility to switch to Global rom. At the end we have spent a lot of money for this flagship and if they don't want to lose customers in the future, they should make us happy in someway.
So there's no single way for us now to be able to flash something different onto it? Nobody tried?
the main problem is to find the original ROM so in case of problems you can revert back.
Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.
PanNet said:
Hi there,
I've got 9 Pro version and I am interested too. is it possible to unlock bootloader? Developer options are very limited - most of functions are grayed.
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Unfortunately you can't. They won't even let you use root account to use adb debugging mode to remove their crap bloatware. Unfortunate that an incredible phone like this with amazing specs is locked. I would be happy if they let me at least use adb
Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?
warrio said:
Do you think it's possibile at least to flash the Global version over the China version?
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No the Chinese phone are branded with different model code even if we assume you manage to get to bootloader which they already have locked and when I asked them they said no. We don't allow bootloader access for phones made for Chinese markets
Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'
PanNet said:
Traying to find the correct stock software to the Chinese version of Iqoo 9 Pro I found instead software to F model not A. I didn't know the F model does exist at all. Recently Vivo released this model (9 Pro) to India market but I am not convinced it is V2172F. Possibly this software could be downloaded to ours 9 Proses after bootloader unlocked. Am I right?
Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F Firmware Flash File (Stock ROM Guide)
If you're a Vivo Iqoo 9 Pro PD2172F user and looking for the official Stock Firmware to download, you can follow this full guide below. Here you can check
www.getdroidtips.com
Regards'
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I don't know about the Indian version I looked for the model number but don't seem to find it. Either way there is no point of that. I already tried to do extract the boot file and attached it to magisk here is the catch you can't run that without bootloader unlocked
If you looking for chiness file, you may find on PAID website, such as ROMDevelopers ETC
Quick update I managed to remove a lot of vivos bloatware, not all but most of them using adb appcontrol just wanted to leave this here in case someone may find use of this info
Hi Moe990
I am doing the same and building a list of what is safe to remove.
A few weeks ago I removed an APP that disabled my NFC (Google Pay) - I had to factory reset my phone
Have you managed to remove :
- Music and Video players
- Phone / SMS / Contact APP
Thanks
Nah not everything is removable. But I'm glad with what I removed so far
I noticed I cannot google back up my phone. its greyed out ... so annyoing
Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...
IguanaX said:
Hello I'm new member who also buy Chinese version I very like this smart phone.
I found on the internet this method https://vivogeek.com/root-vivo-iqoo-9-pro/
but I don't have usb c to normal usb to try....
maybe somebody who can connect original cabel will check this method...
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If something looks so easy it cannot be true. This metod simply does not work.