Is the 5s coming to international markets? - Xiaomi Mi 5s Questions & Answers

Will I be able to secure one with a global ROM is my question. Very interested in this device, otherwise the vanilla Mi 5 will just have to do, which I'm hoping doesn't come down to that, as it lacks the 900MHz band primarily used for LTE in my country.

Hopefully there will be as I already got 128 GB one in Malaysia with global ROM but the shop who sell it is not an official dealer in Malaysia. They said they imported and warranted by themselves for 1 year.

OneSU said:
Hopefully there will be as I already got 128 GB one in Malaysia with global ROM but the shop who sell it is not an official dealer in Malaysia. They said they imported and warranted by themselves for 1 year.
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There is no global rom yet. They lie.

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32GB + LTE USA version

I'd like to buy this tablet in 32GB + LTE version but I saw that in Europe (and so in my country - Italy) this version will not be sold so I'm thinking to buy it via eBay in USA.
My friend bought the same version from the same seller and he told me that the tablet is perfect but has not italian language inside. But I don't understand how an official android stock rom has not a particular language. Do you know if it's true? And in that case, since I saw italian version and USA version have the same hw (snapdragon 800), is it possibile to flash the italian stock rom from sammobile? Could I have some problem in future with LTE? And is it region locked?
Sorry for too many questions but I'll spend about $600 so I want to be sure
mouse100 said:
I'd like to buy this tablet in 32GB + LTE version but I saw that in Europe (and so in my country - Italy) this version will not be sold so I'm thinking to buy it via eBay in USA.
My friend bought the same version from the same seller and he told me that the tablet is perfect but has not italian language inside. But I don't understand how an official android stock rom has not a particular language. Do you know if it's true? And in that case, since I saw italian version and USA version have the same hw (snapdragon 800), is it possibile to flash the italian stock rom from sammobile? Could I have some problem in future with LTE? And is it region locked?
Sorry for too many questions but I'll spend about $600 so I want to be sure
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There isn't and never will be "U.S. versions" of the P601/5. Eventually there will be carrier versions but they'll have MMS and the dialer disabled which is the way the U.S. carriers sell them. If you're considering a P601/5 from a U.S. seller on eBay it's been imported from another country. A lot of them are from Latin America. Any EU version of the P605 should have LTE bands that support Italy. You should make sure what LTE bands any P605 you're considering supports to ensure they are compatible with your specific carrier.
I asked the seller which product code has the tablet and I'm waiting for his answer. Meanwhile I saw sammobile firmware list and it seems there is another variant of this tablet SM-P605M that includes latin america countries. So it could be that model number. But if it's true, is it possible to flash a SM-P605 stock rom on a SM-P605M? Both should have the same hardware specs.
mouse100 said:
I'd like to buy this tablet in 32GB + LTE version but I saw that in Europe (and so in my country - Italy) this version will not be sold
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Not quite right...
Think about a holiday in Switzerland
Jack Daniel's said:
Not quite right...
Think about a holiday in Switzerland
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Do you know any swiss online shop that ship it to other European countries?
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mouse100 said:
Do you know any swiss online shop that ship it to other European countries?
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Unfortunately not, I think I heard that Digitec sends in other countries.
But you can have a look here toppreise.ch and check some companies.
But keep in mind, Switzerland is in Europe but not in the EU.
That means you need to pay tax and VAT. So it will be very expensive in the end.
If you live near the border it might be better to do a day trip or holiday weekend.
But then there is the problem with customs when you bring it back....

Chinese 128gb note 7

Does anyone know anywhere selling these models yet please?
Have had a look online and cannot seem to find anywhere
Thank you in advance
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there is no such device
lysaer said:
Does anyone know anywhere selling these models yet please?
Have had a look online and cannot seem to find anywhere
Thank you in advance
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Hey,
I live in Hong Kong, And travel to China for business 3-4 days of the week. I have not seen any update about this phone.
In China and Hong Kong they currently only sell the SM-9300. Its dual sim / snapdragon 820 / 4 GB RAM / 64 GB internal.
Ive enquired at the Samsung store in both China and Hong Kong and they are clueless. One sales rep told me that Samsung has canceled the model. And the rest had no idea.
So it might of just been another teaser from Samsung. Will keep you guys updated if i see it pop up! Hopefully it does get released! But looks like it wont be for awhile. Maybe next year.
I may be wrong about this, but the 6GB variant may be released next year in the Chinese market according to some of the rumours in the Chinese forums.
phame said:
Hey,
I live in Hong Kong, And travel to China for business 3-4 days of the week. I have not seen any update about this phone.
In China and Hong Kong they currently only sell the SM-9300. Its dual sim / snapdragon 820 / 4 GB RAM / 64 GB internal.
Ive enquired at the Samsung store in both China and Hong Kong and they are clueless. One sales rep told me that Samsung has canceled the model. And the rest had no idea.
So it might of just been another teaser from Samsung. Will keep you guys updated if i see it pop up! Hopefully it does get released! But looks like it wont be for awhile. Maybe next year.
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Appreciate the info cheers dude
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Xiaomi Mi6 Global VERSION

Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
joha386 said:
Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
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Hello, I've bought a MI6 that already came with global version. If you buy it with other, you can download it here:
http://en.miui.com/download-326.html
It's a great phone with lower price, it worth it
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Hi,
I did not mean the Global ROM. I meant a Global VERSION of the phone. The Global ROM does not unlock any LTE Bands.
It just felt like there are rumors about a different version of the phone coming in the future. That's why I asked if anybody knew something.
joha386 said:
Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
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MI6 global version:
http://en.miui.com/thread-731235-1-1.html
Available here:
https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...a8a4ce16758051b7b-1502703643253-09604-UfYbAe2
Thank you, but it seems like they are defining Global Version also just as the Mi6 running the Global Rom on it. Aliexpress is not mentioning any different specs than the "standard" Mi6. The review is also just talking about the Global Rom on the "standard" Mi6.
Maybe I was just wishing that they might release another version of the mi6 running more or other LTE bands than the one which is out already. Too bad.
Global ROM - with more languages than English and Chinese - is available.
Usually it takes a little more time to come out (2 weeks to 1 month) but it is available for all Xiaomi devices.
It comes with Google Services and improvements for usability outside of mainland China, namely GPS.
Global Versions is on the hardware side.
It usually enables more LTE bands (e.g. Band 20 @ 800MHz on the Redmi 4X), brings an EU charger and is CE / FCC certified.
It has also the Global ROM pre-installed.
So we are waiting for a Mi6 Global Version ... even though it might not come. Just looked at the mi sites in Taiwan, Russia and Poland: mi6 is available but same specs as everywhere - no B20 band mentioned.
I really do not know if Xiaomi is going to release a global version of Mi6.
But OP5 has a bunch of 4g bands.
What do u think about OP5?
I read a review in miui forum. The guy has International version, which had english specifications on the box. I boughy Intetnational version from Gearbest. The send me Chinese box with global shop rom. So that means there is a international version but you have to clarify with seller. Or consider other phone.
VitorMT said:
I really do not know if Xiaomi is going to release a global version of Mi6.
But OP5 has a bunch of 4g bands.
What do u think about OP5?
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Had the OP5 for a few days and send it back. It did not feel fully developed yet. The viewable expanding/contracting of pixels was annoying, Camera worse than advertised, Bluetooth did not work out of the box and the customer service with OP is a big ****up since I have been returning it. Its not worth the price it has. Most of it could be resolved by software, so it might become a better phone in the future. But the customer service is so annoying, that I wont be turning back to OP. Better no customer service at all and lots of money less
phantranphuc said:
I read a review in miui forum. The guy has International version, which had english specifications on the box. I boughy Intetnational version from Gearbest. The send me Chinese box with global shop rom. So that means there is a international version but you have to clarify with seller. Or consider other phone.
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All the sellers [ gearbest, tradingshenzhen, etc. ] do not know about an international version supporting B20 yet. So sadly, there is nothing to clarify.
joha386 said:
All the sellers [ gearbest, tradingshenzhen, etc. ] do not know about an international version supporting B20 yet. So sadly, there is nothing to clarify.
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My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
phantranphuc said:
My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
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Nope. There is a global version from Xiaomi but the only difference is the box is in english and EU charger included. Same bands.
joha386 said:
Had the OP5 for a few days and send it back. It did not feel fully developed yet. The viewable expanding/contracting of pixels was annoying, Camera worse than advertised, Bluetooth did not work out of the box and the customer service with OP is a big ****up since I have been returning it. Its not worth the price it has. Most of it could be resolved by software, so it might become a better phone in the future. But the customer service is so annoying, that I wont be turning back to OP. Better no customer service at all and lots of money less
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What about HTC U11 and ZTE Nubia Z17?
joha386 said:
So we are waiting for a Mi6 Global Version ... even though it might not come. Just looked at the mi sites in Taiwan, Russia and Poland: mi6 is available but same specs as everywhere - no B20 band mentioned.
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Why don´t you read a little? You don´t have to wait, global version is already out. But it has no B20. Only english box, EU charger, and of course the global rom pre-installed.
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phantranphuc said:
My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
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Your point is wrong, the phone in the link I provided before is the original global version. There are no chinese letters in the back of the phone, only the CE logo and designed by xiaomi.
Here you can see some photos:
jlmcr87 said:
Why don´t you read a little? You don´t have to wait, global version is already out. But it has no B20. Only english box, EU charger, and of course the global rom pre-installed.
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Your point is wrong, the phone in the link I provided before is the original global version. There are no chinese letters in the back of the phone, only the CE logo and designed by xiaomi.
Here you can see some photos:
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Where did you buy this "version"?
I have bought on Gearbest.
"Xiaomi Mi 6 4G Smartphone
Size:INTERNATIONAL VERSION 6GB RAM 64GB ROM"
Hopefully the same version as you.
JeffreyM said:
Where did you buy this "version"?
I have bought on Gearbest.
"Xiaomi Mi 6 4G Smartphone
Size:INTERNATIONAL VERSION 6GB RAM 64GB ROM"
Hopefully the same version as you.
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Gearbest international versions are fakes. It´s the chinese phone with the global rom installed by the shop.
Original xiaomi phones are called "Global version". And for the second time, you can buy it here: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...a8a4ce16758051b7b-1502703643253-09604-UfYbAe2
You can buy original global phones also on geekbuying, spemall....
jlmcr87 said:
Why don´t you read a little?
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Why do you use language like this? It's unnecessary. It's condescending on a thread that has what - 3 users?! Really.
Having said that - yes, the Global version IS different from Chinese with Global ROM.
I got the blue ceramic Chinese with Global ROM because I couldn't seem to find it anywhere as INTERNATIONAL.
Works well for me: Specs vis-a-vis bands etc
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Why do you use language like this? It's unnecessary. It's condescending on a thread that has what - 3 users?! Really.
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It´s a short thread and despite that people don´t read carefully!

All Things about Huawei Mate 20 X and where to buy?

So Huawei announced the Huawei Mate 20 X, but in what countries is it going to be released? They are not very clear about that. Seeing the video's it appears to be a global release because all Google apps are already installed.
If you found a webshop please let us know here
Pre-order on Amazon UK, £899.99.
Edit: Sorry, I'm a 'tard, £899.99 for the plain Mate 20 Pro.
HellDiverUK said:
Pre-order on Amazon UK, £899.99.
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Are you sure? Because i don't see the Mate 20 X there.
Aw **** man, I thought Mate 20 X meant this forum covered Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro. I totally missed the Mate 20 X in the launch... Sorry.
HellDiverUK said:
Aw **** man, I thought Mate 20 X meant this forum covered Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro. I totally missed the Mate 20 X in the launch... Sorry.
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No problem
https://liaow.com/huawei.html
https://www.clove.co.uk/
https://www.wondamobile.com/
https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com
If the Mate 20 X isn't shown, email each asking them if they can get it for you.
SlyUK said:
https://liaow.com/huawei.html
https://www.clove.co.uk/
https://www.wondamobile.com/
https://www.unlocked-mobiles.com
If the Mate 20 X isn't shown, email each asking them if they can get it for you.
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Yeah Liaow has it, but they ask $1149 for it and it's the Chinese model. If i'm going to buy it, i want the Global model.
https://liaow.com/huawei-mate-20-x-blue-8gb-256gb.html
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Yeah Liaow has it, but they ask $1149 for it and it's the Chinese model. If i'm going to buy it, i want the Global model.
https://liaow.com/huawei-mate-20-x-blue-8gb-256gb.html
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Definitely email Wonda Mobile then, i'm sure they will get you the Global model once available.
SlyUK said:
Definitely email Wonda Mobile then, i'm sure they will get you the Global model once available.
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Thanks will do
Europe model (EVR-L29) unboxing: https://youtu.be/A4Qj_y_YoY0
Chinese model (EVR-AL00) unboxing: https://youtu.be/2TwxCJEJwgQ
Strange, still no Europe shop that have pre-order. Only on some Chinese shops like Liaow and cect-shop.
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Thanks will do
Europe model (EVR-L29) unboxing: https://youtu.be/A4Qj_y_YoY0
Chinese model (EVR-AL00) unboxing: https://youtu.be/2TwxCJEJwgQ
Strange, still no Europe shop that have pre-order. Only on some Chinese shops like Liaow and cect-shop.
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I have contacted Huawei about UK availability of Global Model & await their response.
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I have contacted Huawei about UK availability of Global Model & await their response.
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Thanks, The Benelux doesn't get it
WhySoSeriousJoKer said:
Thanks, The Benelux doesn't get it
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Depending on where you can buy from in the UK, you could probably buy from there. If that fails definitely contact WondaMobile, as i'm sure he can get from you, when its out.
pdaplaza.ca (a Canadian company) has the 6/128 Global variant and 8/256 China variant for sale with shipping the first week of November. Can someone confirm there will be a Global version of the 8/256 model? With the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 the 8/256 was China only, while they also offer a Global version of their 6/128 model. Does Huawei follow a similar sales strategy of reserving their high end model for the Chinese mainland market?
Tweeted Huawei UK and they have said no release in UK (as of yet!!). Prices is listed in Euros so there is a Euro / Global version being released but have no idea in what regions. I also asked this but no reply yet.
Once again the UK is getting screwed ! Off to the black market to pay inflated prices and import tax (again ...) !!
Hi guys,
Any update on availability in the UK or Europe?
I am also looking for the Mate 20 X this phone it is amazing .
my daily phone is at the moment Samsung s5 it so terrible to use this phone and UI.
Huawei is so lazy, they announce the phone in London with euro price but doesn't list the release countries. Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro pre-orders are everywhere. I also asked many Huawei countries on Twitter, but no single response.
prices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCYDQGF2RMg
frcraig said:
pdaplaza.ca (a Canadian company) has the 6/128 Global variant and 8/256 China variant for sale with shipping the first week of November. Can someone confirm there will be a Global version of the 8/256 model? With the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 the 8/256 was China only, while they also offer a Global version of their 6/128 model. Does Huawei follow a similar sales strategy of reserving their high end model for the Chinese mainland market?
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can the china variant be used on our canadian bands for 4g lte?
can the bootloader be unlocked on the china variant?
is it true that the 8gb version will ship with a free flip case and m-pen?
So I had a response from Huawei, which said:
"Thank you for contacting Huawei Support UK.
At the moment the Mate 20X is not available in Europe, we do not have official information regarding an ETA for the release, furthermore we cannot confirm with certainty that this model will even be released for the European market.
Please return to us, in the near future for additional information on the Mate 20 X model.
Meanwhile, of course, should you have any further inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact us."
Best regards,
Huawei Support - Customer Care UK

Does Samsung provide International warranty

Well i have one of my cousin's coming from Usa in about a month and wanted to know wether i will have International Warranty on my Samsung Galaxy Ultra. I live in India so any inputs would be great.
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paras said:
Well i have one of my cousin's coming from Usa in about a month and wanted to know wether i will have International Warranty on my Samsung Galaxy Ultra. I live in India so any inputs would be great.
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Personally I'm not sure, however you do have a 2 year warranty for sure.
I would imagine that if it's an 865 then it would have to go to that region, EU / India I believe got the exynos variant so the Samsung techs in those regions will more than likely only stock the exynos variant parts.
With that in mind I'd say you'd need to ship to an 865 region.
But I'm only using common sense to come to that conclusion.
If I were you I'd contact Samsung directly , they should have a live chat on their website, they can clarify.
No international warranty. It's by region of the device. When you call for support, they ask for IMEI and route/redirect you accordingly.
dladz said:
Personally I'm not sure, however you do have a 2 year warranty for sure.
I would imagine that if it's an 865 then it would have to go to that region, EU / India I believe got the exynos variant so the Samsung techs in those regions will more than likely only stock the exynos variant parts.
With that in mind I'd say you'd need to ship to an 865 region.
But I'm only using common sense to come to that conclusion.
If I were you I'd contact Samsung directly , they should have a live chat on their website, they can clarify.
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Thank you for your input. I think your right.
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shollywood said:
No international warranty. It's by region of the device. When you call for support, they ask for IMEI and route/redirect you accordingly.
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Thank you.
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