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Should i buy Note5 Pro in India if i want to unlock Bootloader ?

Hello people...
As i see theres a problem in unlocking indian note 5 pro. So is it confirmed that this problem will be solved in near future or should i consider any another device.

akki7636 said:
Hello people...
As i see theres a problem in unlocking indian note 5 pro. So is it confirmed that this problem will be solved in near future or should i consider any another device.
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I think this problem will be fixed in the upcoming update as Xiaomi has said, you can buy the device.

bharathlr said:
I think this problem will be fixed in the upcoming update as Xiaomi has said, you can buy the device.
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Thanks for the response .. Can you direct me to link where xiaomi confirmed this ?

akki7636 said:
Thanks for the response .. Can you direct me to link where xiaomi confirmed this ?
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I strongly recommend the purchase of the Redmi Note 5 China version or Global version because it is better in photo and other areas (better 4G coverage,...).
It is not so sure that Xiaomi will solve this problem in the nearest future

akki7636 said:
Thanks for the response .. Can you direct me to link where xiaomi confirmed this ?
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http://prntscr.com/j2hya7

bayad said:
I strongly recommend the purchase of the Redmi Note 5 China version or Global version because it is better in photo and other areas (better 4G coverage,...).
It is not so sure that Xiaomi will solve this problem in the nearest future
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Oh ok.. But i think in official sale i can't choose which one i want to buy...and actually i have made in India n5p but i haven't unboxed it yet and if there's no hope i can sell it easily as right now its in huge demand.

akki7636 said:
Oh ok.. But i think in official sale i can't choose which one i want to buy...and actually i have made in India n5p but i haven't unboxed it yet and if there's no hope i can sell it easily as right now its in huge demand.
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Buy a Global version and you will be OK

bharathlr said:
http://prntscr.com/j2hya7
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That is a generic copy-paste reply
They are not going to fix this anytime soon

UCFour said:
That is a generic copy-paste reply
They are not going to fix this anytime soon
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Sad, when I asked about the issue they gave a reply.

Global and Chinese version?

I know there is international version can be bought in Hong Kong, with all assets against Chinese.
However, it is much easier for me to ro get Chinese... Maybe it will be also cheaper, but it is second story.
My question is if will be possible to install global fw in China phone?
Thanks

Short answer. Nope. At least not now.

O must see prices of both. Generally, China phones localisation is not so poor, with some work, one ca adopt is enough. I have now honor note 10, same work...
I hope it would be possible to unlock BL and root and de_chinise it.

ivanox1972 said:
I know there is international version can be bought in Hong Kong, with all assets against Chinese.
However, it is much easier for me to ro get Chinese... Maybe it will be also cheaper, but it is second story.
My question is if will be possible to install global fw in China phone?
Thanks
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So I live in China. I was just at the Huawei store an hour ago. And I had the same question; Can I eventually put the International rom on the Chinese version?
All I can say is that right now, the easiest way to do that is to buy the phone in Hong Kong for example.
But the problem is that they sell the 128Gb/6G RAM for almost 200 USD more than the price you get the Mate pro 8GB RAM/256 GB version in China..
I think I'll go with the Chinese version, waiting to switch the rom at some point.
PS: If installing the google suite is not possible by allowing apks of unknown source

I afraid this will never work...
but thankes. key is price difference. i will also go on al00

Not to mention the global version only comes in the blue color. I didn't like that.

ShanghaiXDA said:
So I live in China. I was just at the Huawei store an hour ago. And I had the same question; Can I eventually put the International rom on the Chinese version?
All I can say is that right now, the easiest way to do that is to buy the phone in Hong Kong for example.
But the problem is that they sell the 128Gb/6G RAM for almost 200 USD more than the price you get the Mate pro 8GB RAM/256 GB version in China..
I think I'll go with the Chinese version, waiting to switch the rom at some point.
PS: If installing the google suite is not possible by allowing apks of unknown source
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Google is baked in by default so just install playstore from app gallery and you're good to go!

Leechoonhwee said:
Google is baked in by default so just install playstore from app gallery and you're good to go!
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Oh yeah?
So just to be clear,
- DL the .apk(s) for the google suite and allowing "unknown sources" from the mate 20 will make possible to have the google apps?
It seems too easy to be true, but maybe you're right, I have no idea.
I just want to make sure that I won't buy it to realize that this won't work.
Returning anything here in China is a real pain, even on the same day

ShanghaiXDA said:
Oh yeah?
So just to be clear,
- DL the .apk(s) for the google suite and allowing "unknown sources" from the mate 20 will make possible to have the google apps?
It seems too easy to be true, but maybe you're right, I have no idea.
I just want to make sure that I won't buy it to realize that this won't work.
Returning anything here in China is a real pain, even on the same day
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Don't need to download the apk.
Go into app gallery
Change country to China
Search for Google playstore.
Click update and open playstore
The usual setup will start
Done.

You dont need to install google suite apk. Just install play apk from apk mirror. It worked with note 10. And working with mate20x from china. Google services are already baked on rom by default.

Leechoonhwee said:
Don't need to download the apk.
Go into app gallery
Change country to China
Search for Google playstore.
Click update and open playstore
The usual setup will start
Done.
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Thanks Leechoonhwee. I had no idea that Chinese phones, with Chinese sim cards could find from local app stores Gsuite apps.
Will try that and let you guys know how it goes.
Cheers

Leechoonhwee said:
Short answer. Nope. At least not now.
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Is this typical of China version Huawei phones?
I've always thought that ROMs were interchangeable, as long as the hardware was the same.

beef_lover said:
Is this typical of China version Huawei phones?
I've always thought that ROMs were interchangeable, as long as the hardware was the same.
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Technically yes. However Huawei made it harder for cross region rom flashing by locking the bootloader and rom region detection.

Leechoonhwee said:
Don't need to download the apk.
Go into app gallery
Change country to China
Search for Google playstore.
Click update and open playstore
The usual setup will start
Done.
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what is the app gallery? is it something built into the chinese version of the phone?
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How is the band support? is it identical?
This article from the Android (non) Authority says (way down at the bottom) that (maybe) the phone's bands are not the same ... yeah, great journalism I know - especially when at the top they say the Chinese version of the phone is the same except for the lack of the UD Fingerprint Scanner
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-mate-20-pro-china-919566/

mishaxz said:
what is the app gallery? is it something built into the chinese version of the phone?
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How is the band support? is it identical?
This article from the Android (non) Authority says (way down at the bottom) that (maybe) the phone's bands are not the same ... yeah, great journalism I know - especially when at the top they say the Chinese version of the phone is the same except for the lack of the UD Fingerprint Scanner
https://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-mate-20-pro-china-919566/
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the article in the link is for the 20 pro not the 20x...see other threads this has been discussed. The bands are the same for both 20x versions.

mac231us said:
the article in the link is for the 20 pro not the 20x...see other threads this has been discussed. The bands are the same for both 20x versions.
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sorry about that - google led me astray on my mate 20 pro chinese version seach
I was just reading the huge chinese version mate x thread and someone was saying the bands were different (but better, nothing missing - just more bands if I understood correctly)
so now I just need to read the mate 20 pro threads to see if it is similar in this way...

mishaxz said:
sorry about that - google led me astray on my mate 20 pro chinese version seach
I was just reading the huge chinese version mate x thread and someone was saying the bands were different (but better, nothing missing - just more bands if I understood correctly)
so now I just need to read the mate 20 pro threads to see if it is similar in this way...
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there was some misinformation earlier on...the bands for the 20x l29 and l00 are the same nothing missing or extra in one over the other

mishaxz said:
what is the app gallery? is it something built into the chinese version of the phone?
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Yes, it's the Huawei app store.

Hi. On my Chinese version Mate 9 I could only use Chinese words for voice command to answer phone. Is it possible to to do this in English on Chinese version of Mate 20 X?

I buy mate 20x ram 8gb in china and i want to travelling in indonesia can i apply play store google because in indonesia can make whatappz

need help choosing please

I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.

I don't have the phone (at least yet) but i'm following closely all threads because i'm very interested too and i never see anyone complaining about the gluegate, even a reviewer frankytech thinks its only targeting pro series because of the curved screen.
If you want to buy international version you need to check if the model is named EVR-L29, china model is AL00. There's no international model atm in 256/8GB variant. About sellers to the international, there's splendor, wonda, funkyhuawei, expansys and ebay. Probably more but i forgot.

ooMoo said:
I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone

stestesteste said:
Wondamobile is the best.. I've got Chinese i live in UK no problem i made right decision about the phone
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Would you recommend the Chinese model?
Is it easy to add the play store? Are there any issues with Google services? e.g. Google pay? As I use that a lot.
I bought an xaomi tablet and that took a lot of effort to get Google app store and services working properly.
Also I was wondering does face unlock work OK on this phone? I know it doesn't have the 3d scanner.

i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good

ooMoo said:
i orderd the chinese model - i hope it turns out to be good
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It's good ?

stestesteste said:
It's good ?
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Does it have wireless charging?

ooMoo said:
Does it have wireless charging?
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Not that good ?

stestesteste said:
Not that good ?
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I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?

ooMoo said:
I think I just read that Google pay doesn't work either I wonder if I'm too late to cancel my order
Does it work for you?
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I use Barclays contactless

SmartPhonesFan said:
does it work in uk on china version ?
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just get replacement .. I heard that some batch ha sbad screens green tint
https://www.channelnews.com.au/optus-huawei-acknowledge-mate-20-pro-green-screen-issue/
https://www.pcworld.idg.com.au/arti...owledge-resolve-mate-20-pro-green-tint-issue/
https://androidcommunity.com/huawei...ve-mate-20-pro-green-screen-problem-20181119/
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I originally purchased from amazon UK they said they were not offering replacements of the mate 20 pro now and a refund was my only option.

SmartPhonesFan said:
And u kept item ?
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No I have to return my 20 pro

ooMoo said:
I currently have the mate 20 pro and it has the green screen issue. So... Sadly I'm sending it back, I was going to swap it for another though amazon advised me not to. They also refunded the accessories I purchased which supprised me. I now don't know whether to try to import a mate 20 X or settle for the 6t. I would be grateful if anyone with the 20x could help me decide and answer a few questions?
I haven't seen any threads about it. But has anyone had any issues with the screen?
I've read some people have had problems with the Chinese version, when looking at adverts how do I make sure the phone I'm buying is the international version? Most don't say they just give the model number.
Is there an 8gb/256 version of the international model? Does enyone have an ebay link for where I could get it sent to the UK?
Does anyone have any reasons why I shouldn't consider getting this phone?
Thanks for your help.
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I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.

ajsmsg78 said:
I came from a OnePlus 6. Definitely get the 20 X if you like large screen phones. The X uses a Samsung AMOLED panel and is free of defects. I would buy the Global version if root isn't important to you. If it is then buy the Chinese version. I bought the Global version and have no issues with it. The 6gb/128 Global version is plenty fast. You won't see any difference between the 6gb and 8gb versions as far as speed or apps in memory goes, it's all pretty much a gimmick unless you're buying the 256gb/8gb version just for the storage size.
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The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.

ooMoo said:
The storage was the main reason I ended up going for the Chinese version.
I'm worried about Google pay not working on Chinese phones but I'm hoping the rest will end up working OK.
Hopefully someone will work out how to rebrand it so I can have the best of both worlds.
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How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?

DJW35 said:
How is it working for you? Google stuff working good?
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It has not arrived yet

ooMoo said:
It has not arrived yet
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Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.

DJW35 said:
Please let me know how it works out, the 20X is my next phone just trying to decide which one I want. The China version is like $200 cheaper than the International one or the same price for the 8 gig versus the 6gig international version.
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I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.

I've not tried Google pay yet. I was able to add my credit card but not my bank card strangely. I will try Google pay tomorrow and let you know.

ooMoo said:
I have the China 8/256 version. And although I was worried about getting it once I changed the language, keyboard, got Google play to work it's a great phone.. my wife is laughing at me saying it's too big but personally I love it. It's fast and smooth and the screen is amazing.
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So it's pretty much the same experience as a American phone?

Huawei Mate 20X International or Chinese version - plz help.

Hi All,
Am in the confusion in selecting MATE 20X international / Chinese version?
Please help me.. am interested in getting 8gb 256gb version but it is Chinese version.. Am from India.. Don't know Chinese.. I saw in YouTube video people are showing many Chinese apps.. whether can we remove it?? Thanks in advance...
Regards,
Arularasu N

Get the International version.
The Chinese version will most likely end up frustrating you. The international version just works, no tinkering or rooting needed.

scienceguylabs said:
Get the International version.
The Chinese version will most likely end up frustrating you. The international version just works, no tinkering or rooting needed.
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What version do you have?

scienceguylabs said:
Get the International version.
The Chinese version will most likely end up frustrating you. The international version just works, no tinkering or rooting needed.
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Looking for more ram and space for future proof, so thinking much..

I have 2 units Mate 20 X AL00 ... just use the ADB method to debloat all the bloatware apps... Honestly, i don't feel the need to get the International Version of this phone... All of my phones were Chinese version, since they update it much more faster ... also, i don't use any of my phone in other language rather than english... so basically, chinese version is what i have been buying...

filip_pine said:
I have 2 units Mate 20 X AL00 ... just use the ADB method to debloat all the bloatware apps... Honestly, i don't feel the need to get the International Version of this phone... All of my phones were Chinese version, since they update it much more faster ... also, i don't use any of my phone in other language rather than english... so basically, chinese version is what i have been buying...
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Fine then, if there is solution to remove the bloatware apps. Thanks a lot.. Going to buy Chinese version... can you share the links to remove the bloatware apps for mate 20X?

arularasu2012 said:
Fine then, if there is solution to remove the bloatware apps. Thanks a lot.. Going to buy Chinese version... can you share the links to remove the bloatware apps for mate 20X?
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Here you have ajsmsg78 Guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-remove-apps-adb-t3870727
and here you have my other guide... Feel free to use whatever is easier for you mate. Cheers
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-how-to-remove-stock-launcher-195-t3904514

filip_pine said:
Here you have ajsmsg78 Guide
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-remove-apps-adb-t3870727
and here you have my other guide... Feel free to use whatever is easier for you mate. Cheers
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guide-how-to-remove-stock-launcher-195-t3904514
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Thanks a lot for your reply.. Your advice made me decision to select 8gb/256gb Chinese version..
Aprreciated!!!

arularasu2012 said:
Thanks a lot for your reply.. Your advice made me decision to select 8gb/256gb Chinese version..
Aprreciated!!!
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You welcome bro, enjoy your new phone ! Cheers

arularasu2012 said:
Thanks a lot for your reply.. Your advice made me decision to select 8gb/256gb Chinese version..
Aprreciated!!!
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I have also ordered the 8/256GB china version so I will be following this thread
I am interested in changing the stock launcher to nova prime and getting the Google apps and WhatsApp notifications working properly if possible
Most of the other stuff wouldn't really bother me but if I can debloat the chinese stuff that's even better!

speedtripler said:
I have also ordered the 8/256GB china version so I will be following this thread
I am interested in changing the stock launcher to nova prime and getting the Google apps and WhatsApp notifications working properly if possible
Most of the other stuff wouldn't really bother me but if I can debloat the chinese stuff that's even better!
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From which website you ordered?

arularasu2012 said:
From which website you ordered?
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Ordered from shopee to the Philippines
Should be delivered shortly
The global mate 20 pro just went on sale today and it's cheaper to buy locally with a warranty than the 20 X is to buy from China
I thought about cancelling but the mate 20 pro doesn't really appeal to me ( except waterproof + 40w charger aspect )
I prefer the 7.2" screen, capacitive fingerprint reader and 8/256 over 6/128 ,bigger battery and flat screen (don't like curved glass ) so I think there isn't anything else that can compete with the m20X right now and there may not be for awhile

I wish there was 8/256 EVR-L29

CCJ22 said:
I wish there was 8/256 EVR-L29
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There might be for the M30X but I didn't want to wait that long and ordered the China 8/256 one
Get rid of the Huawei/Chinese crap and install Google equivalents and you will have a great phone regardless

If you're in China then get the Chinese version. However, if you're living anywhere else then get the international version.
You won't notice the difference.
You're welcome!
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If you're in China then get the Chinese version. However, if you're living anywhere else then get the international version.
You won't notice the difference.
You're welcome!
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Although, I do like the massive GB on mine... ?

***** HELP **** MATE 20 X EVR L29 Phone Locked and FDR Locked after EMUI 10 Update

Last Thursday, November 21st 2019, I made the biggest mistake of my life... I bought the MATE 20 X 3 months ago and all worked perfect with the EMUI 9.1. Thursday Evening I got the notification that the new EMUI 10 was ready to be installed, and I did it.
Now my phone it is unusable. When I start the phone I get a warning message telling me that I'm using a different version of the operating system. If I press the power button, I enter in eRecovery mode and any option I choose ends with error. I cannot do the Recovery over WIFI, I'm getting PACKAGE ERROR.
When I enter in FASTBOOTMODE, I got the ANDROID LOGO (GREEN ROBOT) and below 2 message Phone Locked, FDR Locked.
Can someone help me?
Thank you in advance.

Same issue
EVR-L29 C636 I'm guessing? I actually have the exact same issue. I believe according to the folks at the P30 forum as well as Huawei's website, 10.0.0.180 is NOT the final Android 10 update for the Mate 20 X. As a result, you are probably the third, or fourth at least, person with a bricked phone as a result of this update erroneously being pushed by Huawei.
You may attempt to contact them, but I don't think they can help if you're in the States. Mine has a Malaysia warranty (3 years nonetheless) and I haven't even bothered to contact because I have heard they are wholly unable to help.
PSA TO EVERYONE WITH AN EVR-L29 C636: DO NOT UPDATE TO ANDROID 10 UNTIL THE FINAL OTA IS RELEASED. It seems this OTA is bricking devices. I tried for about 10 hours using HiSuite and many different images for the EVR-L29 C636 as well as dload images and USB drives with no success. Once you flash 10, you CANNOT downgrade it seems, unless if someone on the forum has the august wisdom to provide a solution (which would be much appreciated).

C636 here upgraded with 10.0.0.180 + patch 1
No issue at all.

wondering if thats what the "patch 1" is for....

Thank you for the answer. I have contacted HUAWEI Support and as you said they are bouncing the ball around. Mine has a Chinese Warranty. I have open a ticket in most of the countries (United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Egypt) and I'm getting different answers from everyone.
The United States support said because the MATE 20 X was not released in US there is no warranty and there is no service center that can help. They have a service center in Texas called mobiltechglobal (I have tried to send an email also to them) but they didn't reply yet and I don't know if they will.
Now they have messed up to push the EMUI 10 and they should fix it.
I was trying to find a service center in Canada that will re-flash the ROM.
I found the DC-Unlocker tool, but the MATE 20 X is not listed as supported device. Have anyone tried this tool before? I will work?
I was thinking also to buy a NM SD Card and try the TWRP, but I don't know if this will work at this point.
I'm pissed because I have paid 700 USD for a phone I have used 3 months. Actually it is a great phone, I love the Camera, the built quality, the sound and the display.
Thanks

matmar said:
C636 here upgraded with 10.0.0.180 + patch 1
No issue at all.
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Same here but C432 10.0.0.180 + patch 1
No Problems

amascelloni said:
Last Thursday, November 21st 2019, I made the biggest mistake of my life... I bought the MATE 20 X 3 months ago and all worked perfect with the EMUI 9.1. Thursday Evening I got the notification that the new EMUI 10 was ready to be installed, and I did it.
Now my phone it is unusable. When I start the phone I get a warning message telling me that I'm using a different version of the operating system. If I press the power button, I enter in eRecovery mode and any option I choose ends with error. I cannot do the Recovery over WIFI, I'm getting PACKAGE ERROR.
When I enter in FASTBOOTMODE, I got the ANDROID LOGO (GREEN ROBOT) and below 2 message Phone Locked, FDR Locked.
Can someone help me?
Thank you in advance.
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What Cust code is your device? Do you happen to have a screenshot of the build number prior to the update when it was on emui 9.1?
Do you happen to have a screen shot of what the update screen showed?
Was your device sealed new when you bought it and from where?
Sent from my EVR-L29 using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
What Cust code is your device? Do you happen to have a screenshot of the build number prior to the update when it was on emui 9.1?
Do you happen to have a screen shot of what the update screen showed?
Was your device sealed new when you bought it and from where?
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The version before the update was the EMUI 9.1 with the patches up to October 2019 (I don't remember the version). The device was in the box, sealed with the black tape on one side (DO NOT ACCEPT OF SEAL IS BROKEN). I have bought he phone on Amazon (NGP STore USA).
Thanks

amascelloni said:
The version before the update was the EMUI 9.1 with the patches up to October 2019 (I don't remember the version). The device was in the box, sealed with the black tape on one side (DO NOT ACCEPT OF SEAL IS BROKEN). I have bought he phone on Amazon (NGP STore USA).
Thanks
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Was it a Chinese model? Ngp store primarily sell the Chinese model region Huawei devices. But also the c636 one.
@IAmTheDarkOne had the same issue with his c636 model I believe.
Also, @filip_pine did a discussion on here elaborating on what a factory sealed box looks like. The general consensus was those with security stickers on were opened before once.
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Limeybastard said:
Was it a Chinese model? Ngp store primarily sell the Chinese model region Huawei devices. But also the c636 one.
@IAmTheDarkOne had the same issue with his c636 model I believe.
Also, @filip_pine did a discussion on here elaborating on what a factory sealed box looks like. The general consensus was those with security stickers on were opened before once.
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On the item description on Amazon wasn't specified. From the box I can see that the mode saying EVR-L29. Is there any way I can fix the issue?

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On the item description on Amazon wasn't specified. From the box I can see that the mode saying EVR-L29. Is there any way I can fix the issue?
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Hopefully iamthedarkone will chime in for that answer to your question.
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Is this a potential issue only for C636 and not C432?

tboy2000 said:
Is this a potential issue only for C636 and not C432?
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Seems like it, I was trying to search for a solution and pretty much the solution is to sit and wait.

Limeybastard said:
Was it a Chinese model? Ngp store primarily sell the Chinese model region Huawei devices. But also the c636 one.
@IAmTheDarkOne had the same issue with his c636 model I believe.
Also, @filip_pine did a discussion on here elaborating on what a factory sealed box looks like. The general consensus was those with security stickers on were opened before once.
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judging from your post youre pointing towards the possibility of the shop selling modified AL00 models from china that were changed with a C636 cust, is that correct? this in turn potentially leading to a bricked device when a C636 EMUI10 update is pushed to an original AL00 device.
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jbmc83 said:
judging from your post youre pointing towards the possibility of the shop selling modified AL00 models from china that were changed with a C636 cust, is that correct? this in turn potentially leading to a bricked device when a C636 EMUI10 update is pushed to an original AL00 device.
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No, that's not what I was saying. I don't think they can change al00 to a full blown evr-l29. In any case NGP Store also sells global variant, most probably the c636 which op has.
NGP is legit, I bought a tablet from them a while ago, plus they sell their Amazon returns on Swappa.,which I've seen many listed there. He's too expensive for me though these days.lol
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Limeybastard said:
Was it a Chinese model? Ngp store primarily sell the Chinese model region Huawei devices. But also the c636 one.
@IAmTheDarkOne had the same issue with his c636 model I believe.
Also, @filip_pine did a discussion on here elaborating on what a factory sealed box looks like. The general consensus was those with security stickers on were opened before once.
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Correct it was the same problem. I'm hoping when we get some dload packages for 10.0.0.180 we should be able to unbrick it. My current understanding was that my dload attempts have failed because erecovery will not allow you to downgrade from 10 to 9.1 without using hisuite from within android so the hope is that once we can get our hands on a 10 dload package it should just be a matter of using either erecovery via wifi or dload method to recover.
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amascelloni said:
Thank you for the answer. I have contacted HUAWEI Support and as you said they are bouncing the ball around. Mine has a Chinese Warranty. I have open a ticket in most of the countries (United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Egypt) and I'm getting different answers from everyone.
The United States support said because the MATE 20 X was not released in US there is no warranty and there is no service center that can help. They have a service center in Texas called mobiltechglobal (I have tried to send an email also to them) but they didn't reply yet and I don't know if they will.
Now they have messed up to push the EMUI 10 and they should fix it.
I was trying to find a service center in Canada that will re-flash the ROM.
I found the DC-Unlocker tool, but the MATE 20 X is not listed as supported device. Have anyone tried this tool before? I will work?
I was thinking also to buy a NM SD Card and try the TWRP, but I don't know if this will work at this point.
I'm pissed because I have paid 700 USD for a phone I have used 3 months. Actually it is a great phone, I love the Camera, the built quality, the sound and the display.
Thanks
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Sorry bud. I have the exact same problem. I tried dc-phoenix but it fails to write to system so don't waste your money like I did. If your phone is locked which puts you in the same boat as me all you can do is wait for 10.0.0.180 to come out as a dload package then use otg to update

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Correct it was the same problem. I'm hoping when we get some dload packages for 10.0.0.180 we should be able to unbrick it. My current understanding was that my dload attempts have failed because erecovery will not allow you to downgrade from 10 to 9.1 without using hisuite from within android so the hope is that once we can get our hands on a 10 dload package it should just be a matter of using either erecovery via wifi or dload method to recover.
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Sorry bud. I have the exact same problem. I tried dc-phoenix but it fails to write to system so don't waste your money like I did. If your phone is locked which puts you in the same boat as me all you can do is wait for 10.0.0.180 to come out as a dload package then use otg to update
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So effectively, you're both currently "decommissioned" mate 20x wise?
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Limeybastard said:
So effectively, you're both currently "decommissioned" mate 20x wise?
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Seems to be the case. Huawei hong kong told me the only way they'd warranty is if I send it to a relative in hong kong to deal with it lol. I don't got those. They won't even let me pay shipping both ways so this whole ordeal with huawei has left a very bad taste in my mouth. I was already choked about the removal of bootloader unlock codes. From what I've gotten here the only way to fix it will be to wait until they release the full 10.0.0.180 firmware and I don't have that kinda time.
I still get the last laugh though. I'm canadian. They didn't honor my warranty and we're holding their CFO lol

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Seems to be the case. Huawei hong kong told me the only way they'd warranty is if I send it to a relative in hong kong to deal with it lol. I don't got those. They won't even let me pay shipping both ways so this whole ordeal with huawei has left a very bad taste in my mouth. I was already choked about the removal of bootloader unlock codes. From what I've gotten here the only way to fix it will be to wait until they release the full 10.0.0.180 firmware and I don't have that kinda time.
I still get the last laugh though. I'm canadian. They didn't honor my warranty and we're holding their CFO lol
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Thank you a lot, So I'm not alone... LOL... Now yestarday HUAWEI US replied to my email and they told me to open a service ticket with HUAWEI China. First I don't speak Chinese and also in Order to open a ticket you have to provide a Chinese address.
I also tried to contact a HUAWEI Service center in Italy and they told me that they will be able to fix it, but I have to send them the phone. I checked and the shipping cost are very high. So I'll be patient and I'll wait. End of the story, if I understood correctly, once the full 10.0.0.180 firmware will be released I should be able to use the eRecovery and the phone will be back as new? Thank you guys for your support.

amascelloni said:
Last Thursday, November 21st 2019, I made the biggest mistake of my life... I bought the MATE 20 X 3 months ago and all worked perfect with the EMUI 9.1. Thursday Evening I got the notification that the new EMUI 10 was ready to be installed, and I did it.
Now my phone it is unusable. When I start the phone I get a warning message telling me that I'm using a different version of the operating system. If I press the power button, I enter in eRecovery mode and any option I choose ends with error. I cannot do the Recovery over WIFI, I'm getting PACKAGE ERROR.
When I enter in FASTBOOTMODE, I got the ANDROID LOGO (GREEN ROBOT) and below 2 message Phone Locked, FDR Locked.
Can someone help me?
Thank you in advance.
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I experienced similar issue. I installed a beta app on my Mate 20x but did not login using the Huawei ID. After few days, I received an update to build 10.0.0.180. I thought this is the stable update and installed it. Now my phone is soft bricked. I have my family pictures on the phone which are not backed up. My bootloader is locked. And I did not install any custom recovery or firmware. I did not use any external tools.
I tried recovery with hisuite and erecovery but every thing fails.
Are you guys sure that soft brick will resolve after they release it for phone's region. My Mate 20 X is from Singapore but I live in the UK. This is really bad of Huawei to push an OTA which bricks people's phone.