Hi All,
I just got my Razer phone and I'm loving it so far. I have gotten the 3 branded version and have noticed that the System alone is taking up 10.1 GB of storage space and just wondered what the size of the unbranded version was? Also, I rely on Wifi Calling as my signal sucks and wondered if anyone could confirm if wifi calling works on the unbranded version or if I need to stay with the 3 branded version for this feature?
Cheers
Currently if i was you i would stick the the ThreeUK branded version if you are using the network, Razer published an unstable build of Oreo (believe its code name is MR4) but stick to the ThreeUK branded image until the 3/4G data issue has been fixed. At least wait until threeuk have published their Oreo version of the build for their phones/customers before switching over to Razers OEM build (which currently has majour connection issues over data)
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Currently if i was you i would stick the the ThreeUK branded version if you are using the network, Razer published an unstable build of Oreo (believe its code name is MR4) but stick to the ThreeUK branded image until the 3/4G data issue has been fixed. At least wait until threeuk have published their Oreo version of the build for their phones/customers before switching over to Razers OEM build (which currently has majour connection issues over data)
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Thanks for that info.
On that note, if and when I choose to debrand from three to razer build.. what if any features will I lose?
Bare in mind in on EE network.
Thank in advance
dillalade said:
Thanks for that info.
On that note, if and when I choose to debrand from three to razer build.. what if any features will I lose?
Bare in mind in on EE network.
Thank in advance
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Long time no see dillalade
This was a question i raised a while back and from the reseach i did back then the only service that three provide me with is WIFI calling and that London Underground wifi thing, which i barely use as i dont live in london and when visiting its not the end of the word if i go into a black spot for and hour or so while traveling around. Maybe worth just contacting ThreeUK as i had this feature on my previous iPhone which i think is tied into that ThreeUK appm and is still enable on a Sim Card in that iPhone which was a contract phone bought from Apple store but Sim only contract taken out in the ThreeUK store so not linked in away. This was done as it was just cheaper to buy the phone out right as ThreeUK didnt have stock of the bigger storage size and colour at the time i wanted to upgrade so is now pay as you go now with no credit kept my old number setup as a 2nd phone sat on its dock in the office at home and handy for any missed 2 step auth stuff i may have missed when i got the new number.
based on the info found here it seems to be something that the app enabled within the OS, however i know people dont like carrier apps but ive always found the Three app useful enough to have installed on my phone for bills and querries.
http://www.three.co.uk/Discover/Three_inTouch
When looking at EE they have that 3 months free BT sports sales gimmick/offer but i believe this is just activated by a code they send you and you put into the BT website so not really app related.
Speaking to EE about this to see if this is something within the Carrier build of a google phone or an app thing so maybe check with ThreeUK and EE. as from my experince apple devices use one build so no carrier related stuff in their os and fearures work or dont work however on google phones this is sometimes part of the carrier build. Long winded but your best to either check with someone on EE using the build or contact Three and ask them for the list of features that their build of the OS provide over Razer. Sorry for the long post but hard to say without raising the queston directly to them but the wifi calling is the only thing that stands out.
Its a pain to look into as if you look at the wifi calling supported phones they have google pixel 2 - has a set os with no carrier build then various other iphones and google phones that support it but when looking at non pixel devices your in the crazy world of carrier builds
Hi all.
I am Completely reliant on WiFi calling at home as I have 0 reception. However, three have told me that the razer phone doesn't have WiFi calling. Would you be able to confirm whether native WiFi calling works (not the stupid three in touch app which is awful)?
Thanks
Wifi calling on FreedomPop works.
Thanks. I have ordered the phone on Three, so fingers crossed it works (despite them saying it doesn't). I've had multiple sources confirm it works, so only time will tell!
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Dear xda
First off, I absolutely love the concept of this phone: strong, big battery, great hardware,... and I dont really mind touchzwiz (the way it is now).
I'm wondering if it interesting to import the s7 active to Europe or not. As far as my research goes, this is what i found out:
at&t has an unlock service via their website
íll have to pay import duty and VAT (is this also the case if I purchase a "used" phone?)
at&t's s7 active supports all bands, so no problem there
at&t has some bloatware which shouldn't be to much of a problem to remove
updates will suck big time, unless we get root and we update the rom ourselves.
If anyone has info about Samsung introducing the s7 active to Europe, please let me know.
Wondering this myself
Yes it will work. Relatives just went to Europe with 3 S7 Actives we got att to unlock as they were bought outright. Work fine on Wind and Cosmote carriers, and will be sold to friends before they return.
Package Disabler Pro works to disable samsung and att updates and bloatware without root.
Those 3 Actives will pay for mine; sometimes carrier exclusivity is a great thing.
Wondering about the import duty and VAT if I import a used phone.
Anybody know?
There's plenty of post on what to disable manually so no need to pay for an app as it does the same thing. If it's convenience you want then the app will help but there's plenty of post for all provider variants of Samsung phones on xda and reddit.
Import duty and taxes will always have to be paid. If you buy second hand make sure a proof of purchase is included otherwise they will charge the tax of a new phone. You can get a friend to take one home with him/her and they will not pay.
I've bought the S7 Active this week in Switzerland. The phone was unlocked already. Inserted the SIM card from my local provider Swisscom and it works perfect.
Only what I do miss: no BT SAP support.
Hiow did you manage that? Where/who did you buy it from?
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I've bought the S7 Active this week in Switzerland. The phone was unlocked already. Inserted the SIM card from my local provider Swisscom and it works perfect.
Only what I do miss: no BT SAP support.
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No option to do software update with s7 active.
Hi anyone know how to get ota updates on the s7 active in the UK?
You don't. Updates need to be flashed from the sd card or with a computer via odin.
Hello
I've about the same questions for an use in France : how difficult is it, once received (supposively an ATT one unlocked), to update up to last android version oreo and is there a loss of functionnalities if not used in USA..?
Thanks in advance
Julien
I use it regulate in Italy (un-lock of course) Oreo 8.0 G891AUCS4CRG3, I'm looking for a way to improve reception, perhaps replacing the modem software with another modem software
Hello
Thanks @Matad1974 for your reply, so it's possible to use it in Europe without too much difficulties and loss of functions..? Which method did you used (OTA/KiES/Odin) ?
About reception isn't it because there are bands missing..? I've read somewhere using code #*#*4636*#*# you can choose bands, have you try ?
Thanks in advance
Julien
Hello, I bought it directly from the United States already unlocked, it works well, but the reception is a bit poor sometimes, where before with the same card took good, and when I talk to someone my voice sometimes is not very understandable .. because of this maybe changing the modem maybe it gets better.
With this code #*#*4636*#*# it does not do anything to me
I took a ride on the internet and I found this code, I try various settings code *#2263#
I can recommend it for european users as well. You lose some of the newest features I think, like Wifi calling.
Updating is pretty simple but a little inconvenient since the update does wipe all your data. There is a thread in this forum that can help you.
Also you should only buy from a thrustworthy seller, but that's just common sense.
(Changing bands can also be done with an app, for example "Network Switch")
I have a Pixel XL with the latest Oreo build (OPR6.170623.011). Somehow, VoLTE never stays on my phone. I have to call Rogers and they "refresh the signal to the tower from my phone". Then, I can access VoLTE for a short while.
I was wondering, does flashing to the .12 would make any differences? Because this phone is an unlocked phone from Google Support (I received an RMA factory sealed XL). Previously, I had a Rogers bought Pixel XL. I'm just wondering if the wrong build is causing issues. What are the builds differences?
Also to note, this phone was on Koodo 2 weeks ago. I changed carrier because of the 30% corporate rebate. I did receive a "Carrier Update" this week through Google Play. I don't know if it helps knowing that?
I reported the issue to Rogers which they were supposed to fix (whitelisting the IMEI, I guess) my new phone since it was considered a non-Rogers device but they are taking so long to answer the ticket, I wanna try reinstalling (at the same time it would clean my device).
did you ever get them to "whitelist" your replacement phone?
I can confirm, that they do not allow non rogers branded devices the ability to use ims services (VoLTE, video calling, and WiFi calling)
I have an active complain in with the CCTS and am trying to get them to "whitelist" me, but they say that is not possible *EYEROLL* cant get to talk to a network technician or architect unfortunately.
Flash the fi/Canada firmware.
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Flash the fi/Canada firmware.
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How do you know that works?
Just want to verify this phone works appropriately with Verizon. I see nothing on this from Verizon's website and nothing more than a few mentions in press releases. Does the lte-a work correctly? Can we access Verizon features like video calling? Does Verizon staff give you problems trying to register the phone?
Can't wait to hear some first hand experience.
wondering the same thing actually
https://opendevelopment.verizonwireless.com/device-showcase/device/7466
Looks good enough for me. I'm about to order one from clove, will update when it gets here if this thread still needs some answers. I hope volte works. Wifi calling would be a cherry on top.
Yup! Having it working on my XZ2 Compact. Didn't originally want to connect, so I flashed the OEM+OEM_Other.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. VoLTE is enabled for Verizon by default since it can only connect over LTE to begin with, but no WiFi calling. That being said and it being a dual SIM device, my secondary T-Mobile SIM has access to neither VoLTE or WiFi Calling. So I have calling set up for Verizon and Data over T-Mobile. You're able to do dual LTE standby on this device.
So now that this works with Verizon I should be able to buy the duel sim version and run both my personal At&t sim and my Verizon work sim card in this phone with duel standby? No flashing any software?
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[...] ... I flashed the OEM+OEM_Extra.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. [...]
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Does flashing these have any affect on DRM keys and such? I'm going to be getting a H813, but with UK software from clove so I'll need to do the same thing I'm guessing.
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Does flashing these have any affect on DRM keys and such? I'm going to be getting a H813, but with UK software from clove so I'll need to do the same thing I'm guessing.
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Are the frequency's for both of these phones the same? Only difference would be that one is duel sim and the other isnt correct?
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Are the frequency's for both of these phones the same? Only difference would be that one is duel sim and the other isnt correct?
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I believe so. H8324 is the Asian dual SIM and H8314 is the Western single sim. I wasn't checking all the bands but both phones have all three of Verizon's LTE bands supported
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I believe so. H8324 is the Asian dual SIM and H8314 is the Western single sim. I wasn't checking all the bands but both phones have all three of Verizon's LTE bands supported
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Just ordered the duel sim version and should have it by Wednesday. I currently have both an At&t personal phone and a Verizon work phone. Plan is to combine them both in this duel sim phone and only have to carry one haha. If it doesnt work out for whatever reason il just try google voice for my work number i suppose.
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Yup! Having it working on my XZ2 Compact. Didn't originally want to connect, so I flashed the OEM+OEM_Extra.sin files from the US version and now I have Verizon working without a hitch. VoLTE is enabled for Verizon by default since it can only connect over LTE to begin with, but no WiFi calling. That being said and it being a dual SIM device, my secondary T-Mobile SIM has access to neither VoLTE or WiFi Calling. So I have calling set up for Verizon and Data over T-Mobile. You're able to do dual LTE standby on this device.
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Having some issues with my XZ2 Compact Duel sim. With At&t I am only getting H and H+ connection and Verizon I cant seem to get anything to work. What APN did you pick for your Verizon sim, i have choices of CBS, FOTA, IMS and Internet.
So I have some more information that may help someone or may not. After talking with Verizon in depth about my issue with connecting to their service they have determined that the XZ2 Compact will not work on their service. Even with it being labeled as an Certified Open Market device on their own site and even being listed as Verizon Compatible on Bestbuys site and many others. They said noone there has any knowledge of the device coming to Verizon at all and were confused about it being posted on all the sites as being Certified. So i suppose it just wont be compatible lol. I guess im porting my 2nd # over to at&t and just not dealing with it because im sure as heck not going through the hassle of sending this phone and the chargers and cases back lol. If anyone has any success on getting this connected with Verizon please post, but im not hopeful lol.
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So I have some more information that may help someone or may not. After talking with Verizon in depth about my issue with connecting to their service they have determined that the XZ2 Compact will not work on their service. Even with it being labeled as an Certified Open Market device on their own site and even being listed as Verizon Compatible on Bestbuys site and many others. They said noone there has any knowledge of the device coming to Verizon at all and were confused about it being posted on all the sites as being Certified. So i suppose it just wont be compatible lol. I guess im porting my 2nd # over to at&t and just not dealing with it because im sure as heck not going through the hassle of sending this phone and the chargers and cases back lol. If anyone has any success on getting this connected with Verizon please post, but im not hopeful lol.
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I love Verizon but I was actually thinking of going to AT&T myself tired of Verizon having such a limited phone selection. However there is a post in this thread by the name of themoveforward or something who claims he got this working on verizon you may want to try his methods before making the switch
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I love Verizon but I was actually thinking of going to AT&T myself tired of Verizon having such a limited phone selection. However there is a post in this thread by the name of themoveforward or something who claims he got this working on verizon you may want to try his methods before making the switch
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I tried sending him a message but haven't heard back. I'm assuming perhaps he was mistaken about what phone this post was referring to.
I believe carol_vzw is a Verizon employee who maintains this list: https://community.verizonwireless.com/docs/DOC-2843
The H8314 is listed on here as officially supported, but H8324(dual SIM) is not. You could try messaging her on there to see if they can add the H8324, or find out why it's not compatible.
Edit: looks like you've already seen this based on the comments
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I believe carol_vzw is a Verizon employee who maintains this list: https://community.verizonwireless.com/docs/DOC-2843
The H8314 is listed on here as officially supported, but H8324(dual SIM) is not. You could try messaging her on there to see if they can add the H8324, or find out why it's not compatible.
Edit: looks like you've already seen this based on the comments
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Yea the crazy thing is while talking to Verizon support yesterday i referenced that post and also Bestbuy having it labeled as for Verizon as well as the phone being posted on their Showcase directly on the Verizon site lol. The support guy kept putting me on hold and said he was taking the info as I was giving it to him to another support team directly and that they were all baffled at this information as none of them had any knowledge of this phone let alone it supposedly being compatible with Verizon at all. After about an hour into the call a woman picked up the phone and directed me to attempt to put my new sim card (when i swapped to this phone i had a micro-sim from my old phone not a nano-sim which this phone needs) directly into someone elses phone that has Verizon and attempt to activate the sim card on their phone, then attempt to reinsert it back into my phone to see if the network picked up. I will be attempting this in about an hour when I see a friend who has Verizon. I will update on whether this works or not.
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Yea the crazy thing is while talking to Verizon support yesterday i referenced that post and also Bestbuy having it labeled as for Verizon as well as the phone being posted on their Showcase directly on the Verizon site lol. The support guy kept putting me on hold and said he was taking the info as I was giving it to him to another support team directly and that they were all baffled at this information as none of them had any knowledge of this phone let alone it supposedly being compatible with Verizon at all. After about an hour into the call a woman picked up the phone and directed me to attempt to put my new sim card (when i swapped to this phone i had a micro-sim from my old phone not a nano-sim which this phone needs) directly into someone elses phone that has Verizon and attempt to activate the sim card on their phone, then attempt to reinsert it back into my phone to see if the network picked up. I will be attempting this in about an hour when I see a friend who has Verizon. I will update on whether this works or not.
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If its any hope, I had a similar situation when I was trying to activate my Nexus 5x on Verizon. The people in the store didn't know that it existed and had no instructions on what to do. Also my first nano SIM phone, and they couldn't get it to activate. That's when I learned to never go to their stores for technical help. But it was worth it that time because they let me keep the sim card and later I was able to get someone on their tech support number who was able to activate it remotely. It could just be that the phone is new and information hasn't gotten around internally. Verizon seems pretty bad about that.
My xz2c single sim package got lost on Wednesday by DHL ? but I'm going to be dealing with this soon
Well no luck trying to activate the Sim with another Verizon phone. It seems that the phone just isn't in the Verizon system yet.
I have a UK single sim that I'm having no service with Verizon. Not sure if it's due to the phone being from the UK or something else with Verizon maybe. Trying to flash the US firmware but having problems with Newflasher.
If I have any luck I'll post back here.
Just posting for others who may be curious; I was able to get the phone working on Verizon today. Using the sim from an already activated pixel 2 initially worked for data and calling, and sending text messages, but I could not receive text messages. I grabbed an updated sim (says 4G LTE on it) and activated it on the pixel 2, then moved it to the xz2c and currently have everything working. It's only been a few hours so we'll see if it stays like this or if it goes the way of the htc U11 and has problems every couple of weeks. I'm using the verizon approved H8314 single sim model, not the dual sim model.
Interesting, thanks for the update! I'm using an activated sim from my Pixel 2 as well. It says 4G LTE on the sim too and my model xz2 compact is the same H8314. So maybe it is the UK firmware in my case, I'm going to keep trying to figure out my drivers issue this weekend to flash US firmware and see if that helps.
Has anyone confirmed that this feature works on the Verizon network on the US unlocked version of the phone?
I'm surprised that no one has the answer to this question.
Probably not. VZW seems not allowing WiFi calling on non-contract phones
Motorola's website says Yes, but I can't find anyone who has done it first hand. Just ordered one on Amazon so I'll let you know...
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Motorola's website says Yes, but I can't find anyone who has done it first hand. Just ordered one on Amazon so I'll let you know...
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Please do. This is a puzzle regarding the WIFI. It looks like it supports their 5g also. Can you confirm this as well?
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Probably not. VZW seems not allowing WiFi calling on non-contract phones
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That's confusing since the unlocked (non contract) Galaxy Z flip has wifi calling on Verizon.
Verizon chat support says Yes, but I don't put a lot of stock in that. (chat screens attached). I'm hoping it will at least be enough to get the activation fee waived if it doesn't work and I return it. I bought a Razr from Verizon not realizing it was the 2019 non-5G version. It will likely go back because I'm having trouble swallowing $1000 for a generation behind phone, but I love the form factor.
Razr 2020 will be here Wednesday so fingers crossed and stay tuned.
So far not looking good. I made sure the phone was updated to the latest OS and apps, but there is no wifi-calling option to turn on. If I move the SIM back to my old phone wifi-calling works just fine. I'm going to call Verizon support later, but I'm not optimistic. I'll update again after I talk to support.
I spent an hour on the phone with a pretty knowledgeable tech and no luck.
Motorola has updated it's website to only say "Supports 4G, VoLTE", no longer 5G or wifi calling.
WiFi calling isn't working on Vodafone UK either, and the phone came from them.
The WiFi calling 'app' is installed, but the options in the settings are not available.
Did anyone on any network got WiFi calling to work?
Hi all,
I have a Google pixel 6 pro. It's rooted.
I'm using Telekom as provider in Germany.
With my phone before vowifi worked, so my contract allows it. I also contacted the provider and from their side everything should work.
I already changed the XML in the phone app to be able to select, that wlan call is prefered.
But wlan call doesn't work. Also if I activate airplane mode and use wlan only, I can't call. I only get the message "turn off airplane mode or connect to a wireless lan"... But I'm connected to wlan (tried 3 different wlans)
With *#*#4636#*#* I can see wifi calling is provisioned.
Any idea?
I'm using the newest update.
Thanks
The same thing here in denmark.
Works if i use, the magisk volte script. I use it because celluar network are poor where i live.
If i use it without root "stock" no ims register, and get not sim error and no s ervice very fast, but pixel are not sold in denmark, so we are pretty much getting the finger from google, they dont care!!
it is a great phone, but have never had this kind of celluar problems before, consider of leaving the pixel for an S22 instead.
And yes just root it, but i dont need root, it gives some other problems.
after the new july update it's working for me
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The same thing here in denmark.
Works if i use, the magisk volte script. I use it because celluar network are poor where i live.
If i use it without root "stock" no ims register, and get not sim error and no s ervice very fast, but pixel are not sold in denmark, so we are pretty much getting the finger from google, they dont care!!
it is a great phone, but have never had this kind of celluar problems before, consider of leaving the pixel for an S22 instead.
And yes just root it, but i dont need root, it gives some other problems.
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after the new july update it's working for me
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Great that it is working Germany is also one on the contries they are sold, bourgth my in Media Markt then i was working in Berlin.
But i does not work at all in Denmark, have tried the EMEA and Global release, im not sure if it is my provider there are unknown in the carrier db, it is a sub provider to Telia, it does not even find the APN settings or anytning.. I love anything else about my Pixel 6 Pro, but this kills my love for the pixel.. And cannot belive the stupidness of google for doing this kind of things for the users.. i have had samsung, sony, oneplus and so on with same subscription for years and have always worked out of box with all phones until pixel 6. and yes the do not sell pixel in denmark, but come on, it is proven technology for years and standard, there shuld be expeced to work no matter what..
But great you have it working now
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Great that it is working Germany is also one on the contries they are sold, bourgth my in Media Markt then i was working in Berlin.
But i does not work at all in Denmark, have tried the EMEA and Global release, im not sure if it is my provider there are unknown in the carrier db, it is a sub provider to Telia, it does not even find the APN settings or anytning.. I love anything else about my Pixel 6 Pro, but this kills my love for the pixel.. And cannot belive the stupidness of google for doing this kind of things for the users.. i have had samsung, sony, oneplus and so on with same subscription for years and have always worked out of box with all phones until pixel 6. and yes the do not sell pixel in denmark, but come on, it is proven technology for years and standard, there shuld be expeced to work no matter what..
But great you have it working now
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Yesterday I updated the device to July release, at least I thought it. I got in a boot loop after installing it and the system reverted to the old version itself. So now I'm on the last month patch but voice over Wi-Fi is working. I don't have a clue why it is working now
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Great that it is working Germany is also one on the contries they are sold, bourgth my in Media Markt then i was working in Berlin.
But i does not work at all in Denmark, have tried the EMEA and Global release, im not sure if it is my provider there are unknown in the carrier db, it is a sub provider to Telia, it does not even find the APN settings or anytning.. I love anything else about my Pixel 6 Pro, but this kills my love for the pixel.. And cannot belive the stupidness of google for doing this kind of things for the users.. i have had samsung, sony, oneplus and so on with same subscription for years and have always worked out of box with all phones until pixel 6. and yes the do not sell pixel in denmark, but come on, it is proven technology for years and standard, there shuld be expeced to work no matter what..
But great you have it working now
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Curious: Which build are you using then? Global or EMEA?
I am in the same boat as you. Bought in Germany (unlocked at Media Markt) but live in Austria with provider from Austria.
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Curious: Which build are you using then? Global or EMEA?
I am in the same boat as you. Bought in Germany (unlocked at Media Markt) but live in Austria with provider from Austria.
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Im on Golobal build to see if it changes anything, but is the same as on EMEA build, but the version of carrier settings are the same as for many android builds (default34000000048 2021-09-30) it is pretty clear that google are showing unsupported countries the finger.
But put it for sale yesterday, give up on this device, if i use it rooted, it give problems with apps for personal identification, personal health apps and misc witch are running aggressive root detection, so it not worth it.
Got rid of the device today for, an OnePlus 10 Pro and alle tings are working now
Pixel.. Never again..