Android 8.1? - Nokia 6.1 (2018) Questions & Answers

Anyone have any idea or hear any news of when Android 8.1 will be pushed to UK Nokia 6.1? News online 4-5 days ago that it started rolling out OTA in India?

Nothing here on my UK model. Stuck on February security patch.

I got the 8.1 update with the april patch a few days ago (april 13rd) in france

Is yours a European spec model or from Asia?

leoni1980 said:
Is yours a European spec model or from Asia?
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Good to hear it is being pushed in Europe. Hopefully get it this week!
I got it from Carphone Warehouse here in the UK, they got exclusive rights to sell it. Model TA-1050.

leoni1980 said:
Nothing here on my UK model. Stuck on February security patch.
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Its annoying. Hopefully get it rolled out ASAP.

Mine is from Carphone Warehouse too. I've tried using a VPN to spoof that I'm in India and France but nothing is coming through.
I'm hoping that 8.1 will allow me to use the more recent Google Pixel camera APKs as I'm currently having to use an ancient one in order for HDR processing to work.

leoni1980 said:
Mine is from Carphone Warehouse too. I've tried using a VPN to spoof that I'm in India and France but nothing is coming through.
I'm hoping that 8.1 will allow me to use the more recent Google Pixel camera APKs as I'm currently having to use an ancient one in order for HDR processing to work.
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No joys?
My only criticism of the phone is the camera, like you say, hopefully the update will allow us to use the updated camera apps.

leoni1980 said:
Is yours a European spec model or from Asia?
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It's a european model

What's your model number? Mine says TA-1050
I've tried using a VPN to spoof being in France with no luck. I wonder if it's tied to my IMEI.
Any suggestions as to something else that might work would be good.

French model TA-1043, 8.1 update donne when first start
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French model TA-1043, 8.1 update done when first start

leoni1980 said:
What's your model number? Mine says TA-1050
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Mine is also TA-1043 version 5
According to https://nokiapoweruser.com/variants-nokia-7-plus-8-sirocco-6-plus-1-emerge-various-certifications/ there are 5 Nokia 6.1 variants : TA-1050, TA-1043, TA-1045, TA-1016, TA-1054

I bought a TA-1043 from amazon.de (shipped to ireland) and i have not gotten the 8.1 upgrade either....
Does anyone know what the difference between the various models (1043 / 1050) is?

I just got the TA-1043 in Hungary from Germany (Amazon) and got 8.1 on first boot.

Anyone with the TA-1050 model got this update yet? I'm not very impressed given my security patch is from the 1st Feb... It's nearly May.
Anyone know what model lauched in USA the other day? Be interesting to see if they also got the update out the box.

Carphone Warehouse have exclusivity in the UK - not sure if my model is 'their' brand and therefore has slowed updates. Bit annoying that the brand new Nokia 6 is behind the old Nokia 6 with updates though - kind of makes me wonder what the real point of Android One is.

leoni1980 said:
Carphone Warehouse have exclusivity in the UK - not sure if my model is 'their' brand and therefore has slowed updates. Bit annoying that the brand new Nokia 6 is behind the old Nokia 6 with updates though - kind of makes me wonder what the real point of Android One is.
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Yeah I don't think that makes a difference. They are sim free/unlocked devices.
As an android one phone, the updates are pushed directly from Google OTA (supposedly). Just find it strange that it's still not pushed in the UK.

leoni1980 said:
Carphone Warehouse have exclusivity in the UK - not sure if my model is 'their' brand and therefore has slowed updates. Bit annoying that the brand new Nokia 6 is behind the old Nokia 6 with updates though - kind of makes me wonder what the real point of Android One is.
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You don't happen to be with EE do you? I seen someone complaining about Nokia phones not receiving update due to EE... On an unlocked phone... I don't have another sim to try.

doug143 said:
You don't happen to be with EE do you? I seen someone complaining about Nokia phones not receiving update due to EE... On an unlocked phone... I don't have another sim to try.
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Considering i have a TA-1043 (same as a user above who also ordered off Amazon Germany but is based in hungary and received the update on first boot), i'm guessing the updates are just country limited. UK/Ireland seem to be down the pecking order.
Has anyone tried connecting over a VPN to do the update (or at least download it)?

I’ve tried. No luck.

Related

Update Blocking Carriers - Name and Shame

Ok, so it appears some carriers have blocked the first update that does nothing to WP7.
To take a quote from WP7 support:
[Some Mobile Operators have the right to skip one update if they wish.
However, they can't skip the next one, which would be an acumulative update and would include the previous one.
So if your mobile operator decided to block this one, you will be getting the early March one (which will include the Feb one too)]
from Microsoft Windows Phone Forum
The concern is if they block an update that does nothing, what will they do in future?
So, lets try to isolate which ones havent updated yet - if you have a BRANDED handset that HAS OR HAS NOT been updated :
U
- name the Carrier/Branding, Handset Model and Country so others know.
As updates hit these phones, I will append the date of the update to the handset on the list.
No update
ATT LG Quantum
ATT Samsung Focus
ATT HTC Surround
T-Mobile HTC HD7 (US I assume)
T-Mobile Dell Venue Pro. (US I assume)
Telus LG Optimus 7
Telus HTC Surround
Orange HTC 7 Mozart
Orange (France)
SFR (France)
Telstra LG Optimus 7Q
Telstra HTC Mozart - UPDATE - Mid march maybe
Vodafone (Spanish) LG Optimus 7
Now released
O2 Branded HD7 Released 3/3
Vodafone Netherlands HTC 7 Trophy - Released 6/3
Vodafone (Australia) HTC Trophy - release - some other regions also 3/3
Optus - Released 3/3
Vodafone AU - released 3/3
There is also a list of carriers who are apparently confirmed to be pusing it out - but I would debate this to be totally accurate (as with the above list) as they too are sourcing their information from posts by people who may not necessarily know if their phone is Branded.
http://wmpoweruser.com/carriers-who-are-confirmed-to-be-pushing-out-updates/
My t mobile hd7 has not received any updates so far.
None of my US branded devices are recieving anything
ATT LG Quantum
ATT Samsung Focus
ATT HTC Surround
T-Mobile HTC HD7
my unbranded devices received update love though...
ATT Focus
My ATT Samsung Focus has not received an update notification.
Vodafone HTC Trophy
Orange HTC 7 Mozart
I think there was an article somewhere stating that this update is being rolled out in steps to ensure that it goes out smoothly.
i think it is quite probable that MS is also sort of dipping its toe in the water before it dives in with the first proper update.
hboos said:
I think there was an article somewhere stating that this update is being rolled out in steps to ensure that it goes out smoothly.
i think it is quite probable that MS is also sort of dipping its toe in the water before it dives in with the first proper update.
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Of course this is possible, but then they go post things like:
To take a quote from WP7 support:
'Some Mobile Operators have the right to skip one update if they wish.
However, they can't skip the next one, which would be an acumulative update and would include the previous one.
So if your mobile operator decided to block this one, you will be getting the early March one (which will include the Feb one too)'
http://social.answers.microsoft.com...7/thread/f28b13c4-97dc-4930-a996-a8a3f2c4430d
Spanish Vodafone LG Optimus 7 not receiving the update either.
No love here either.
Dell Venue Pro on T-Mobile U.S.
richlee111 said:
No love here either.
Dell Venue Pro on T-Mobile U.S.
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Is it actually T-Mobile branded firmware?
No love for O2 Branded HD7
When I asked if TmoUSA was blocking the update, I got this response from WindowsPhoneSupport...
We don't have any information on that. If you still haven't received the update please be patient and check back later. ^EB
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When I asked if TmoUSA was blocking the update, I got this response from WindowsPhoneSupport...
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Thanks for that.
At this stage, I am just compliling a list of branded phones that have not been updated - as they get updated, I will ammend the list and append the date of the update next to the carrier.
I love that, Microsoft say they dont know if a carrier has blocked an update...
otech said:
Thanks for that.
At this stage, I am just compliling a list of branded phones that have not been updated - as they get updated, I will ammend the list and append the date of the update next to the carrier.
I love that, Microsoft say they dont know if a carrier has blocked an update...
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Well, in the support team's defense, they probably wouldn't be given that information, especially the Twitter branch of it... At least not this early. I think they're just tiering the updates, and maybe holding them off until they fix this Samsung issue...
Bass Ackwards
You need to compile a list of people that HAVE received the update, not people that have not: Microsoft directly said the first update would NOT be rolled out to everyone.
Also, what's the big deal ? It's just a pre-emptive update, not something that actually matters.
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You need to compile a list of people that HAVE received the update, not people that have not: Microsoft directly said the first update would NOT be rolled out to everyone.
Also, what's the big deal ? It's just a pre-emptive update, not something that actually matters.
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Actually, it has the first batch of OEM software updates, so it does matter.
I am monitoring the update thread for those that have.
Samsung Focus with AT&T here and still without an update. I wish there was another way to get them.
Neither me or my mate have received updates on our T-Mobile Samsung Omnia 7s
ohgood said:
Microsoft directly said the first update would NOT be rolled out to everyone.
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Sorry, I must have missed that: link please?
It certainly doesnt say that on the announcment page: http://windowsteamblog.com/windows_...t-windows-phone-update-and-how-to-get-it.aspx

Anyone in Australia have Nougat?

So after some uneventful conversations on the HTC live chat, I'm wondering if any of you have an unlocked HTC 10 from Australia and have the nougat update?
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So after some uneventful conversations on the HTC live chat, I'm wondering if any of you have an unlocked HTC 10 from Australia and have the nougat update?
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It started rolling out about a week and a half ago. Are you rooted? If so you won't get an OTA update. You'll need to update manually
I'm not. To my knowledge I have a stock ROM as I got this handset from JB.
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It started rolling out about a week and a half ago. Are you rooted? If so you won't get an OTA update. You'll need to update manually
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Would this be an Optus OTA? To my knowledge, Telstra and Vodafone haven't released any comms about Nougat update for the HTC 10 while Optus was testing both the M9 and 10 earlier this month. M9 was definitely listed as released but 10 was still marked as being tested earlier this week.
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I'm not. To my knowledge I have a stock ROM as I got this handset from JB.
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As I understand it, JB HiFi was selling phones with either Optus or Vodafone firmware. Mine's from JB too and is on 1.95.710.3 which I understand to be the Vodafone version.
Optus update status states 'Testing Android 7.0 update and VoLTE – completion expected late February':
https://yescrowd.optus.com.au/t5/Blog/Android-Software-Updates-16-02-2017/ba-p/198463
UPDATE: Actually, Vodafone has HTC 10 listed as well as "Testing complete, awaiting feedback from HTC", hopefully that doesn't mean a long wait.
http://community.vodafone.com.au/t5...-2017-Software-Update-Weekly-Wrap/td-p/424073
JB sold an unlocked handset which I am with on the Optus network. I am on 1.95.710.3 as well. I was under the impression that HTC sends the software to unlocked devices first specifically, and then to carriers who then distribute it for the optus devices. Would I be correct in assuming that?
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JB sold an unlocked handset which I am with on the Optus network. I am on 1.95.710.3 as well. I was under the impression that HTC sends the software to unlocked devices first specifically, and then to carriers who then distribute it for the optus devices. Would I be correct in assuming that?
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That's usually the case though I'm not entirely sure about the nature of our firmware (mine's the same as yours) - is it a true unbranded retail or an unlocked carrier version? I know the Moto Razr I had in the past was an unlocked Vodafone handset.
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That's usually the case though I'm not entirely sure about the nature of our firmware (mine's the same as yours) - is it a true unbranded retail or an unlocked carrier version? I know the Moto Razr I had in the past was an unlocked Vodafone handset.
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Im not sure. I would be more inclined to go unbranded retail but again, Im not certain.
Bump.
My HTC 10 is right now in the process of downloading 2.42.710.2 (1.19Gb) OTA. It's this one:
http://ausdroid.net/2017/02/27/nougat-update-htc-10-now-rolling-vodafone-customers/
Got it as well!
Installed here too.. however no live wallpapers. I personally hate all the default graphics on the HTC10 so in MM had a Sony live wallpaper which I liked.
Anyone else here have issues with live wallpapers?
Steve

Software updates

Hi, has anyone beside Korea received the 4K/60fps update or any other update yet? (particularly in Europe) Is there any way to download it already?
piccflash said:
Hi, has anyone beside Korea received the 4K/60fps update or any other update yet? (particularly in Europe) Is there any way to download it already?
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I heard that it's going to be released on the 27 July but I'm not100% sure
Well, that's start. Many thanks
Got update tru Lg bridge v10f with july patch. Also 4k 60fps. They should improve the cameras and switch between wide angle and regular. My g6 is faster at focus and zoom also. Hope they will improve with next update
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Yep, got mine yesterday here in the UK, on O2.
is root preserved if updating to v10f? or can I reapply root afterwards?
My phone hasn't gotten an update yet. I bought mine in Singapore. It's still running version V10c-SEA-XX
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My phone hasn't gotten an update yet. I bought mine in Singapore. It's still running version V10c-SEA-XX
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6Gb RAM or 4Gb RAM? Do you know when LG gonna update SEA and HKG G7 phones?
hey, I'm using the lmg710n korean variant with the skills telecom carrier and I got the 4k 60fps updated, but since mine is unlocked so I can use in my country, does that mean I can't get the next OTA update ? Also where can I check the software update timeline of korean LG phone ? (like those showed on LG USA website for different carriers) currently running g710n10s version and no update so far
Today, my beast USA unlocked LM-G710ULM updated to V10G from V10F. Also the update got the 4K60 FPS recording. :highfive:
Updated
89gnahT said:
hey, I'm using the lmg710n korean variant with the skills telecom carrier and I got the 4k 60fps updated, but since mine is unlocked so I can use in my country, does that mean I can't get the next OTA update ? Also where can I check the software update timeline of korean LG phone ? (like those showed on LG USA website for different carriers) currently running g710n10s version and no update so far
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I downloaded and installed the LG bridge software and updated my G710N to her 11b, which is weird since the built-in app didn't find it
my G710EAW (the 128gb 6gb model) received the update along with september security patch last week
superbonto said:
my G710EAW (the 128gb 6gb model) received the update along with september security patch last week
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I have a G710EAW 128gb 6gb model and I haven't received any upate. I'm still on the July security patch. V10d-hkg
lawrrtan said:
I have a G710EAW 128gb 6gb model and I haven't received any upate. I'm still on the July security patch. V10d-hkg
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Use the LG bridge to update it via usb cable
lawrrtan said:
I have a G710EAW 128gb 6gb model and I haven't received any upate. I'm still on the July security patch. V10d-hkg
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Try to check for updates now. I am currently downloading the v10e for the HKG variant!
mjahrenel said:
Try to check for updates now. I am currently downloading the v10e for the HKG variant!
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Ohhh I just received it also after checking your message. Is there anything new with this update aside from the security patch?
lawrrtan said:
Ohhh I just received it also after checking your message. Is there anything new with this update aside from the security patch?
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didn't notice any. Aside from the additional top bar using the LG keyboard
But now camera lacks HDR mode 10 bits video shooting which was available from the start. Weird
LG f*cked up, again?
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6Gb RAM or 4Gb RAM? Do you know when LG gonna update SEA and HKG G7 phones?
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Got the 6GB model. Just received the update V10e-SEA-XX yesterday. Comes with the new 4K60fps camera recording mode and the October 2018 Android security patch level.
Kidsnd274 said:
Got the 6GB model. Just received the update V10e-SEA-XX yesterday. Comes with the new 4K60fps camera recording mode
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Well, thanks. But I didn't asked for [email protected], which is shaking garbage without proper EIS which G7 lacks.
I asked where did 10 bit HDR mode go from camera settings? It was there from the beginning but now it's gone
Seems as LG PRed G7 with important feature but then stripped us, but we paid for that

8.1.0.152 (c432)

Today the latest update arrived in Belgium ?
curtricias said:
Today the latest update arrived in Belgium ?
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The one with gpu turbo?
RazOne said:
The one with gpu turbo?
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Yes!
can you post changelog?
CROrION said:
can you post changelog?
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GPU Turbo acceleration
Game suite app
Google security patches juli 2018
Mine got the update too. And there is another one with August patches.
Why is it c432 is getting all the support and updates and us on 732 are still stuck on 120 and June security patch?
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Why is it c432 is getting all the support and updates and us on 732 are still stuck on 120 and June security patch?
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Because you have a branded phone and your carrier releases the updates later than c432 which is stock no branded. Also the build number may differ from stock c432.
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Because you have a branded phone and your carrier releases the updates later than c432 which is stock no branded. Also the build number may differ from stock c432.
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My phone is not branded and was purchased SIM free from the carphone warehouse in the UK.
Not on contract and no branding so that's not the reason.
hpsauce37 said:
My phone is not branded and was purchased SIM free from the carphone warehouse in the UK.
Not on contract and no branding so that's not the reason.
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www.forum.xda-developers.com/8-lite/how-to/huawei-regional-codes-t3740473
you can rebrand your device to another region code. Search for "rebrand [device name]. This is dangerous territory so be sure you really know what you do unless you wanna have a very pretty paper weight.
New 163 firmware has appeared on Firmware Finder for those interested.
C782 still on .120
All updates for C782 go through operator approval even if you have bought a SIM free device from Carphone Warehouse. This process takes a long time and if one network rejects the update then will cause further delays.
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All updates for C782 go through operator approval even if you have bought a SIM free device from Carphone Warehouse. This process takes a long time and if one network rejects the update then will cause further delays.
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What has it got to do with whatevef network your on? I have a sim free phone and can use multiple sims.
Are you effectively saying that no networks in the UK have approved the update for their devices and as such everyone is being delayed even though your device is not restricted by carrier bloatware and settings
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What has it got to do with whatevef network your on? I have a sim free phone and can use multiple sims.
Are you effectively saying that no networks in the UK have approved the update for their devices and as such everyone is being delayed even though your device is not restricted by carrier bloatware and settings
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Correct. C782 is a UK specific firmware that comes on all carrier provided handsets and through retailers like Carphone Warehouse. Huawei no longer provide carrier specific firmware.
C432 EU firmware does not go through any carrier approval, so updates are rolled out quicker. UK updates are provided by Huawei but they have to be approved by the major carriers. Three, Vodafone, EE, O2. Only when they approve firmware will Huawei make it available.
This is why the UK is still on B120 with B150 (build 3rd August) is pending approval. EU meanwhile has seen 3 major updates since B120.
If you have a bootloader unlock code, it's well worth changing your device to C432 so you can get updates quicker, and get away from the BS that plagues the UK update process.
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Correct. C782 is a UK specific firmware that comes on all carrier provided handsets and through retailers like Carphone Warehouse. Huawei no longer provide carrier specific firmware.
C432 EU firmware does not go through any carrier approval, so updates are rolled out quicker. UK updates are provided by Huawei but they have to be approved by the major carriers. Three, Vodafone, EE, O2. Only when they approve firmware will Huawei make it available.
This is why the UK is still on B120 with B150 (build 3rd August) is pending approval. EU meanwhile has seen 3 major updates since B120.
If you have a bootloader unlock code, it's well worth changing your device to C432 so you can get updates quicker, and get away from the BS that plagues the UK update process.
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Thanks for the full reply. I never thought that would be the case. I assumed I had purchased a completely 'clean' phone as such and would not have the update issue. In fairness the phone has been performing great but I don't like being left out of all the update goodness that comes along.
Does the c432 latest updates bring much in the way of improvements to the phone and would be worth changing over too?

Note 10 Plus Snapdragon UK

Hi I have the exynos Note 10 plus 256GB dual sim N975F simfree I am looking to sell and import the snapdragon version as it's only £740 on Ebay to get the snapdragon version, so can anyone help me out whose already done this does in the uk does the snapdragon version get regular updates? What's the connectivity like I'm on virgin mobile 4g will this still work fine is there any issues you ran into thanks
AMARH777 said:
Hi I have the exynos Note 10 plus 256GB dual sim N975F simfree I am looking to sell and import the snapdragon version as it's only £740 on Ebay to get the snapdragon version, so can anyone help me out whose already done this does in the uk does the snapdragon version get regular updates? What's the connectivity like I'm on virgin mobile 4g will this still work fine is there any issues you ran into thanks
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Both versions will get updates and work as if they identical. The only difference you will see is performance and battery. In which snapdragon outperforms on note 10. Both support same LTE band, so yes Virgin 4g should work.
Got one too.
Using Vodafone UK, volte calling and WiFi calling both work.
Great phone and performance
EIavarasan said:
Both versions will get updates and work as if they identical. The only difference you will see is performance and battery. In which snapdragon outperforms on note 10. Both support same LTE band, so yes Virgin 4g should work.
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Actually, it kind of depends on which Snapdragon model you are getting.
N975U/U1/W have pretty much every band under the sun, but are single-SIM.
N9750 is missing a few bands compared to the above, but apparently covers everything in use in the UK. It is dual-SIM.
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Got one too.
Using Vodafone UK, volte calling and WiFi calling both work.
Great phone and performance
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Did you flash UK firmware on it when u got it? Have u noticed that much of a difference between the exynos and snapdragon versions
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Got one too.
Using Vodafone UK, volte calling and WiFi calling both work.
Great phone and performance
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Actually, it kind of depends on which Snapdragon model you are getting.
N975U/U1/W have pretty much every band under the sun, but are single-SIM.
N9750 is missing a few bands compared to the above, but apparently covers everything in use in the UK. It is dual-SIM.
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That's the thing I've seen it on ebay but I don't know which version it is I know it's from China and its dual sim with google services installed in your opinion which model number should I get thanks?
AMARH777 said:
That's the thing I've seen it on ebay but I don't know which version it is I know it's from China and its dual sim with google services installed in your opinion which model number should I get thanks?
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The 9750 has a less locked down firmware, but the N975U1 will get the Android 10 beta.
Living in the UK, I would go for the 9750. You are getting more features at the end of the day.
Got my Snapdragon version a few days ago. Reception and WiFi cover is much better.
I am now selling my exynos UK model lol
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waqqas.khokhar said:
The 9750 has a less locked down firmware, but the N975U1 will get the Android 10 beta.
Living in the UK, I would go for the 9750. You are getting more features at the end of the day.
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Can you tell me where you got yours from I've seen it on ebay for 735 pounds it says brand new sealed and it's the n9750 Model? Did u flash UK firmware on your device or did u just pop a uk sim in it and are using it like that
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Got my Snapdragon version a few days ago. Reception and WiFi cover is much better.
I am now selling my exynos UK model lol
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Did you flash a UK firmware on your device or have you left it the way it was when you got it also did yours come in Chinese or English and could you tell me is the battery life that much better?
AMARH777 said:
Did you flash a UK firmware on your device or have you left it the way it was when you got it also did yours come in Chinese or English and could you tell me is the battery life that much better?
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Stock Hong Kong ROM. English language. Full EE 4G support on both VoLTE and WiFi Calls.
Battery life is much better. Reception is also improved. Highly recommended!
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geovass said:
Stock Hong Kong ROM. English language. Full EE 4G support on both VoLTE and WiFi Calls.
Battery life is much better. Reception is also improved. Highly recommended!
Sent from my SM-N9750 using Tapatalk
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Does the stock Hong Kong rom get updates quicker then UK firmware? Thanks for that could you tell me what website you used to import the phone
AMARH777 said:
Did you flash a UK firmware on your device or have you left it the way it was when you got it also did yours come in Chinese or English and could you tell me is the battery life that much better?
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Just to be clear on this.....You and No one else should try to flash U.K firmware on the SM-N9750.
On the SM-N9750 you can only flash (BRI) Taiwan firmware, or (TGY) Hongkong firmware.
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AMARH777 said:
Does the stock Hong Kong rom get updates quicker then UK firmware? Thanks for that could you tell me what website you used to import the phone
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I think the last October patch came a few days ago, where the Exynos model got it a few weeks back. So no! They have their own update policy not mirroring the Exynos dates.
I got it from eBay. Do a quick search. The device was shipped from a "Swiss" Wearhouse - based on the seller. The good part was no import taxes. Ordered Tuesday, got it one week later!
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louforgiveno said:
Just to be clear on this.....You and No one else should try to flash U.K firmware on the SM-N9750.
On the SM-N9750 you can only flash (BRI) Taiwan firmware, or (TGY) Hongkong firmware.
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Thanks for telling me that as I I thought you have to flash uk firmware so basically alls I should do is just pop my UK sim card in and everything should work fine
geovass said:
I think the last October patch came a few days ago, where the Exynos model got it a few weeks back. So no! They have their own update policy not mirroring the Exynos dates.
I got it from eBay. Do a quick search. The device was shipped from a "Swiss" Wearhouse - based on the seller. The good part was no import taxes. Ordered Tuesday, got it one week later!
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I've seen it on ebay its from a company called best buy they are saying you get 1 year guarantee but no manufacturer warranty am willing take the risk if it means I get the begger version of the phone and thanks for telling me that that's one of my main concerns did the snapdragon Version get regular timed updates
AMARH777 said:
Thanks for telling me that as I I thought you have to flash uk firmware so basically alls I should do is just pop my UK sim card in and everything should work fine
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Yup, it will provision for your carrier
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geovass said:
I think the last October patch came a few days ago, where the Exynos model got it a few weeks back. So no! They have their own update policy not mirroring the Exynos dates.
I got it from eBay. Do a quick search. The device was shipped from a "Swiss" Wearhouse - based on the seller. The good part was no import taxes. Ordered Tuesday, got it one week later!
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I may have just ordered from the same seller .. it says it's from Switzerland .. I have a concern that even though the advert says it's new and they say in their listing that its brand new I'm worried that it may actually be refurbished and how would we know ?
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Is there a way to know for sure that the phone is brand new? The seller told me that all their phones are genuine and brand new but they said that most of their phones they open the box to make sure the phones are ok ...
This worried me a bit because if they are saying its brand new then i would expect an unopened box
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Someone told me that he got the SD version on Ebay and the phone struggles to play 4k videos including YouTube whereas his exynos version has no problem
Have any of you had the same problem? Why would this happen
Benholder90 said:
I may have just ordered from the same seller .. it says it's from Switzerland .. I have a concern that even though the advert says it's new and they say in their listing that its brand new I'm worried that it may actually be refurbished and how would we know ?
---------- Post added at 13:05 ---------- Previous post was at 13:03 ----------
Is there a way to know for sure that the phone is brand new? The seller told me that all their phones are genuine and brand new but they said that most of their phones they open the box to make sure the phones are ok ...
This worried me a bit because if they are saying its brand new then i would expect an unopened box
---------- Post added at 13:57 ---------- Previous post was at 13:05 ----------
Someone told me that he got the SD version on Ebay and the phone struggles to play 4k videos including YouTube whereas his exynos version has no problem
Have any of you had the same problem? Why would this happen
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My device came brand new. Not sure if they have opened the box before but it seemed out of the box.
Not sure how I can test 4K videos. Can you share a link and I can try.
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i am also looking into getting one in uk . how is the phone after you guys have been using after a few months ?

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