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Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
joha386 said:
Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
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Hello, I've bought a MI6 that already came with global version. If you buy it with other, you can download it here:
http://en.miui.com/download-326.html
It's a great phone with lower price, it worth it
Enviado desde mi MI 6 mediante Tapatalk
Hi,
I did not mean the Global ROM. I meant a Global VERSION of the phone. The Global ROM does not unlock any LTE Bands.
It just felt like there are rumors about a different version of the phone coming in the future. That's why I asked if anybody knew something.
joha386 said:
Hi there,
I am currently thinking about getting the Mi6. After some research I read more than once in some forums across the web, that there might be a Global VERSION coming, naturally supporting more LTE bands, as they have done it before to other xiaomi phones.
Geekbuying already had a Global VERSION listed, others saying Xiaomi is trying to hit ground in Russia and Greece in the future.
Since I am pretty new to the ChinaPhone Area I would like to know if something like this sounds possible to you? In that case I would wait a few more weeks if something like a Global VERSION would pop up.
Thanks in advance :good:
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MI6 global version:
http://en.miui.com/thread-731235-1-1.html
Available here:
https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...a8a4ce16758051b7b-1502703643253-09604-UfYbAe2
Thank you, but it seems like they are defining Global Version also just as the Mi6 running the Global Rom on it. Aliexpress is not mentioning any different specs than the "standard" Mi6. The review is also just talking about the Global Rom on the "standard" Mi6.
Maybe I was just wishing that they might release another version of the mi6 running more or other LTE bands than the one which is out already. Too bad.
Global ROM - with more languages than English and Chinese - is available.
Usually it takes a little more time to come out (2 weeks to 1 month) but it is available for all Xiaomi devices.
It comes with Google Services and improvements for usability outside of mainland China, namely GPS.
Global Versions is on the hardware side.
It usually enables more LTE bands (e.g. Band 20 @ 800MHz on the Redmi 4X), brings an EU charger and is CE / FCC certified.
It has also the Global ROM pre-installed.
So we are waiting for a Mi6 Global Version ... even though it might not come. Just looked at the mi sites in Taiwan, Russia and Poland: mi6 is available but same specs as everywhere - no B20 band mentioned.
I really do not know if Xiaomi is going to release a global version of Mi6.
But OP5 has a bunch of 4g bands.
What do u think about OP5?
I read a review in miui forum. The guy has International version, which had english specifications on the box. I boughy Intetnational version from Gearbest. The send me Chinese box with global shop rom. So that means there is a international version but you have to clarify with seller. Or consider other phone.
VitorMT said:
I really do not know if Xiaomi is going to release a global version of Mi6.
But OP5 has a bunch of 4g bands.
What do u think about OP5?
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Had the OP5 for a few days and send it back. It did not feel fully developed yet. The viewable expanding/contracting of pixels was annoying, Camera worse than advertised, Bluetooth did not work out of the box and the customer service with OP is a big ****up since I have been returning it. Its not worth the price it has. Most of it could be resolved by software, so it might become a better phone in the future. But the customer service is so annoying, that I wont be turning back to OP. Better no customer service at all and lots of money less
phantranphuc said:
I read a review in miui forum. The guy has International version, which had english specifications on the box. I boughy Intetnational version from Gearbest. The send me Chinese box with global shop rom. So that means there is a international version but you have to clarify with seller. Or consider other phone.
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All the sellers [ gearbest, tradingshenzhen, etc. ] do not know about an international version supporting B20 yet. So sadly, there is nothing to clarify.
joha386 said:
All the sellers [ gearbest, tradingshenzhen, etc. ] do not know about an international version supporting B20 yet. So sadly, there is nothing to clarify.
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My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
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My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
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Nope. There is a global version from Xiaomi but the only difference is the box is in english and EU charger included. Same bands.
joha386 said:
Had the OP5 for a few days and send it back. It did not feel fully developed yet. The viewable expanding/contracting of pixels was annoying, Camera worse than advertised, Bluetooth did not work out of the box and the customer service with OP is a big ****up since I have been returning it. Its not worth the price it has. Most of it could be resolved by software, so it might become a better phone in the future. But the customer service is so annoying, that I wont be turning back to OP. Better no customer service at all and lots of money less
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What about HTC U11 and ZTE Nubia Z17?
joha386 said:
So we are waiting for a Mi6 Global Version ... even though it might not come. Just looked at the mi sites in Taiwan, Russia and Poland: mi6 is available but same specs as everywhere - no B20 band mentioned.
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Why don´t you read a little? You don´t have to wait, global version is already out. But it has no B20. Only english box, EU charger, and of course the global rom pre-installed.
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phantranphuc said:
My point is these sellers unbox and flash shop ROM on Chinese Version then sells them as International Version to earn more money. You have to "clarify" this before you buy to make sure you get what you want and pay for.
In case of band 20, the only way to know is to try contact to people who has originally International version to confirm. I don't think these kind of sellers will tell you the truth.
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Your point is wrong, the phone in the link I provided before is the original global version. There are no chinese letters in the back of the phone, only the CE logo and designed by xiaomi.
Here you can see some photos:
jlmcr87 said:
Why don´t you read a little? You don´t have to wait, global version is already out. But it has no B20. Only english box, EU charger, and of course the global rom pre-installed.
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Your point is wrong, the phone in the link I provided before is the original global version. There are no chinese letters in the back of the phone, only the CE logo and designed by xiaomi.
Here you can see some photos:
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Where did you buy this "version"?
I have bought on Gearbest.
"Xiaomi Mi 6 4G Smartphone
Size:INTERNATIONAL VERSION 6GB RAM 64GB ROM"
Hopefully the same version as you.
JeffreyM said:
Where did you buy this "version"?
I have bought on Gearbest.
"Xiaomi Mi 6 4G Smartphone
Size:INTERNATIONAL VERSION 6GB RAM 64GB ROM"
Hopefully the same version as you.
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Gearbest international versions are fakes. It´s the chinese phone with the global rom installed by the shop.
Original xiaomi phones are called "Global version". And for the second time, you can buy it here: https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...a8a4ce16758051b7b-1502703643253-09604-UfYbAe2
You can buy original global phones also on geekbuying, spemall....
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Why don´t you read a little?
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Why do you use language like this? It's unnecessary. It's condescending on a thread that has what - 3 users?! Really.
Having said that - yes, the Global version IS different from Chinese with Global ROM.
I got the blue ceramic Chinese with Global ROM because I couldn't seem to find it anywhere as INTERNATIONAL.
Works well for me: Specs vis-a-vis bands etc
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Why do you use language like this? It's unnecessary. It's condescending on a thread that has what - 3 users?! Really.
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It´s a short thread and despite that people don´t read carefully!
Xiaomi dramatically release a lot of variant in Running Redmi note lineup.
Note 5 pro as indian variant,another one is
Note 5 as chinese also known as Note 5 Ai
and the other one is Redmi note 5 Global.
There is a lot of noticeable difference
between Chinese and global version.
But Its really hard to notice difference
between Chinese & global version.
So My Question is,
I can consider chinese rom,
Which one would be better for me?
I mean Any Disadvantages on
Redmi note 5 global compared to
The note 5 chinese?
Global version and Chinese version differ only in network bands. If you add two LTE bands B4 and B20 to chinese version, it will become global version. That's it. If you don't need those two bands you can order the Chinese version.
Ghoul159 said:
Global version and Chinese version differ only in network bands. If you add two LTE bands B4 and B20 to chinese version, it will become global version. That's it. If you don't need those two bands you can order the Chinese version.
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Thanks for this clear and concise answer. I don't need band 20 or band 4 LTE and Ordered the Global version.
Just cancelled it to reorder the Chinese version from Aliexpress - -$25 difference and it comes with an unlocked bootloader...
Custom Roms here I come...
Bolumstar said:
Thanks for this clear and concise answer. I don't need band 20 or band 4 LTE and Ordered the Global version.
Just cancelled it to reorder the Chinese version from Aliexpress - -$25 difference and it comes with an unlocked bootloader...
Custom Roms here I come...
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Be aware, there are fake unlocked bootloader devices being sold through 3rd party re-sellers! Do a bit of research here on Guides and News section I think on RN5 forums and you'll see. The safest case would be to buy completely stock device (locked bootloader) and proceed to unlock it on your own. Now, your device might really be unlocked, but it is a known practice for Xiaomi devices to get sold with fake UBL. I hope you don't get scammed, because it's a pain in the *ss to get rid of that fake ubl.
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Be aware, there are fake unlocked bootloader devices being sold through 3rd party re-sellers! Do a bit of research here on Guides and News section I think on RN5 forums and you'll see. The safest case would be to buy completely stock device (locked bootloader) and proceed to unlock it on your own. Now, your device might really be unlocked, but it is a known practice for Xiaomi devices to get sold with fake UBL. I hope you don't get scammed, because it's a pain in the *ss to get rid of that fake ubl.
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Thanks for the timely info, I have to agree with the seller that it is only properly locked bootloader or nothing
Bolumstar said:
Thanks for the timely info, I have to agree with the seller that it is only properly locked bootloader or nothing
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I would recommend you to buy the global version even if it costs 25 bucks extra. Things changed between then and now. So many restrictions imposed on xiaomi phones. You can't lock bootloader on chinese version if you have global rom and vice-versa. Just make sure you buy from recommended sellers (check their rating) and ask them to keep the box in sealed state o/w you may get fake roms or faked unlocked bootloader....etc.
Ghoul159 said:
I would recommend you to buy the global version even if it costs 25 bucks extra. Things changed between then and now. So many restrictions imposed on xiaomi phones. You can't lock the bootloader on chinese version if you have global rom and vice-versa. Just make sure you buy from recommended sellers (check their rating) and ask them to keep the box in sealed state o/w you may get fake roms or faked unlocked bootloader....etc.
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If I have genuine Global Rom with Unlocked Boot Loader on China version, will flashing newer Global ROM be possible with an unlocked bootloader?
If it is possible, will the Newer global ROM with ARL still lock the bootloader?
I am not a MIUI fan, It is custom Rom all the way so, I want to know. I intend getting the POCO phone early Next year and may not use this one so long
Ghoul159 said:
I would recommend you to buy the global version even if it costs 25 bucks extra. Things changed between then and now. So many restrictions imposed on xiaomi phones. You can't lock bootloader on chinese version if you have global rom and vice-versa. Just make sure you buy from recommended sellers (check their rating) and ask them to keep the box in sealed state o/w you may get fake roms or faked unlocked bootloader....etc.
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Thanks for your Advise mate. I just ordered for redmi Note 5 Ai Global version. It did cost extra $21 but Having considered all
the risks I took your advice. Thanks man.
I will surely have some fun with this phone after which I will try out POCO F1
Sound choice...
Does anybody have this model? (M1803E7SH)
On Xiaomis Taiwan site (and some other places) the M1803e7SH is listed as having a 12 MP (f/1.9, 1.4µm) camera.
B&H and Amazon.com are selling the same model, but they both list the camera as being a 12MP f2.2, 1.25µm camera.
Did anybody buy this from B&H or Amazon.com? If so, what is the correct spec?
What is Taiwan?
avmm9898 said:
What is Taiwan?
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Really??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
Msan2000 said:
Does anybody have this model? (M1803E7SH)
On Xiaomis Taiwan site (and some other places) the M1803e7SH is listed as having a 12 MP (f/1.9, 1.4µm) camera.
B&H and Amazon.com are selling the same model, but they both list the camera as being a 12MP f2.2, 1.25µm camera.
Did anybody buy this from B&H or Amazon.com? If so, what is the correct spec?
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Redmi Note 5 have many versions, look.
Device Model Number
Redmi Note 5 India MEl7
Redmi Note 5 Pro MEl7s
Redmi Note 5 China/Global MEE7s or M1803E7SG
bukanpasarmalam said:
Redmi Note 5 have many versions, look.
Device Model Number
Redmi Note 5 India MEl7
Redmi Note 5 Pro MEl7s
Redmi Note 5 China/Global MEE7s or M1803E7SG
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I know it has many models.. I asked about a specific one.. the M1803E7SH one currently sold by Amazon.com and B&H
I heard that they have same specs with other Whyred , except the bands they've extra bands like 28(700mhz)
avmm9898 said:
What is Taiwan?
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Are you serious its a country as a Australian I feel the OPs annoyance because I have been told before that Australia dosen't exist
Well, I ordered it from Amazon.com.. I'll update this thread with the answer once I receive it..
great , i wanna know if i want to install custom rom for M1803E7SG where i can find r
bukanpasarmalam said:
Redmi Note 5 have many versions, look.
Device Model Number
Redmi Note 5 India MEl7
Redmi Note 5 Pro MEl7s
Redmi Note 5 China/Global MEE7s or M1803E7SG
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great , i wanna know if i want to install custom rom for M1803E7SG 3 giga ram, where i can find rom for that model beecause all the roms r for the redmi note 5 pro MEI7S so help me please
abdoibrahem said:
great , i wanna know if i want to install custom rom for M1803E7SG 3 giga ram, where i can find rom for that model beecause all the roms r for the redmi note 5 pro MEI7S so help me please
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How about you start your own thread.. What does this have to do with what is being discussed here??
Msan2000 said:
Really??
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taiwan
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I've only heard chinese taipei, now I understand
Taiwan version and China version have different bands.
Taiwan version has TDD-LTE B38/B40, FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
China version has TDD-LTE B34/B38/39/40/41, FDD-LTE B1/3/5/7/8
They both have same f/1.9 rear camera. Maybe Amazon listed the wrong specs?
Source:
Taiwan mi store: https://www.mi.com/tw/redmi-note-5/specs/
China mi store: https://www.mi.com/redminote5/specs/
tennyleaz said:
Taiwan version and China version have different bands.
Taiwan version has TDD-LTE B38/B40, FDD-LTE B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28
China version has TDD-LTE B34/B38/39/40/41, FDD-LTE B1/3/5/7/8
They both have same f/1.9 rear camera. Maybe Amazon listed the wrong specs?
Source:
Taiwan mi store: https://www.mi.com/tw/redmi-note-5/specs/
China mi store: https://www.mi.com/redminote5/specs/
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I'm hoping they listed it wrong.. I'll find out next week..
I received it from amazon.com and can confirm that it has the f1.9 camera.
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone could clarify the differences between the CN version of the phone and the EU version. I'm thinking of purchasig a phone from Aliexpress and want to make sure of the diferences first!
I know that the CN version misses the LTE bands 25, 32 & 66 (which only appear to be important in NA) and will need the global rom flashed to it. Are there any other differences?
Thanks for any help!
Hello
Although I have no evidence about this, the phone may have been adapted a bit to match with the CN gov requirements. I guess this is related to real time check and the removal of some forbidden features. For exameple, on CN iPhones, iMessage cannot operate audio calls, so the user has to use Wechat call for this (which is totally under control by them).
Sorry for this unprecise answer but by instinct I'd avoid buying stuff from mainland China since the gov involves a bit much in everything there.
I bought a CN variant (HD1900) which came flashed with the Global ROM. I used Oxygen Updater to check for latest updates and all done. I think you have to be pragmatic about buying phones / other from China - if the Chinese government want to 'spy' on me, there are easier ways than monitoring which is encrypted and running a VPN all the time. If anyone had any evidence of mis-doing, it would be public knowledge - look how Huawei was affected without any evidence !
Prog_Drummer said:
Hello all,
I was wondering if anyone could clarify the differences between the CN version of the phone and the EU version. I'm thinking of purchasig a phone from Aliexpress and want to make sure of the diferences first!
I know that the CN version misses the LTE bands 25, 32 & 66 (which only appear to be important in NA) and will need the global rom flashed to it. Are there any other differences?
Thanks for any help!
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Those LTE bands and less warranty. That's all the differences.
Hi guys, i want to buy an Note 8 but here in Europe are some weird thigs going with the models! There is Xiaomi Note 8T (with NFC) witch Xiaomi says that is meant to be for Europe but there is also Note 8 without T but with the box with European countries ( the Asian version has an Blue box, the one that im talking about looks almost the same with Note8T and has all the European countries where it should work ) i dont like 8T because, yes, there are some difference, first i dont need NFC but secound, 8T is larger, heavier and uglier, it has a bigger chin so i dont really like it, also on Mi.eu Rom there is ginkgo supported, i dont know who is ginkgo and who is Willow! Can you help me guys? I can provide photos with the box if its helps you, thanks!
TLDR: 2 models of Xiaomi N8 for europe, but Xiaomi says only 8T is for europe meanwhile 8 with the white box has all the european countries on it!
alexandru09021999 said:
Hi guys, i want to buy an Note 8 but here in Europe are some weird thigs going with the models! There is Xiaomi Note 8T (with NFC) witch Xiaomi says that is meant to be for Europe but there is also Note 8 without T but with the box with European countries ( the Asian version has an Blue box, the one that im talking about looks almost the same with Note8T and has all the European countries where it should work ) i dont like 8T because, yes, there are some difference, first i dont need NFC but secound, 8T is larger, heavier and uglier, it has a bigger chin so i dont really like it, also on Mi.eu Rom there is ginkgo supported, i dont know who is ginkgo and who is Willow! Can you help me guys? I can provide photos with the box if its helps you, thanks!
TLDR: 2 models of Xiaomi N8 for europe, but Xiaomi says only 8T is for europe meanwhile 8 with the white box has all the european countries on it!
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ginkgo is rn8 as long as its global and says it in the box you are ok. willow is rn8t i think only difference is NFC.
raptorddd said:
ginkgo is rn8 as long as its global and says it in the box you are ok. willow is rn8t i think only difference is NFC.
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Exactly... RN 8 has notifiaction LED, RN 8T not... and this and NFC are differences
I know guys what are the differences but i asked if 8T and 8 with the white box are meant to be used in EU bcs Xiaomi says only about 8T that is for europe!
RN 8 is available as Global version with MI version of ROM... so you can use it worldwide where is available... MI and EU versions od ROM can be used everywhere outside Asia
RN 8 is available with MI Global ROM
RN 8T is available with MI and EU Global ROM
For example in Croatia are available both RN 8 and 8T, but I bought 8T because of NFC