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Who's Thinking Of Getting This Phone?

Hiya folks. I've had Xperia phones since 2010 and I'm thinking of replacing my broken Z3c with an XA1. However I really don't want to be tied into a 2 year contract for a handset that's unsupported.
So I was just wondering..I know it's early days..but is anybody else thinking of getting one of these?
If you're browsing this forum and considering a purchase, reply and let me know! :good:

Ticklefish said:
Hiya folks. I've had Xperia phones since 2010 and I'm thinking of replacing my broken Z3c with an XA1. However I really don't want to be tied into a 2 year contract for a handset that's unsupported.
So I was just wondering..I know it's early days..but is anybody else thinking of getting one of these?
If you're browsing this forum and considering a purchase, reply and let me know! :good:
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I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:

hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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Thanks! Have you been able to root it?

Ticklefish said:
Thanks! Have you been able to root it?
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Not yet root. Just waiting rooting tools ^^:silly:

hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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I'm really curious with this phone. Instead of mediatek processor, do you ever experience any lag/error during multitasking? And I wonder how long this 2.300 ma power battery can stand for a day. Maybe you can share your screen on time with list of applications installed.

hpnhannghia said:
I got it already. this is a good phone and i use it for 1 month until now. that is really cool phone bro. :laugh:
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Hello, could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
Could anyone run this app(enable "Use new Android 4.2 Cell ID API" in settings) and post screenshot while connected to LTE only or 3G when 4G not available(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer([email protected]) with screenshot.
Thank you

wsetia said:
I'm really curious with this phone. Instead of mediatek processor, do you ever experience any lag/error during multitasking? And I wonder how long this 2.300 ma power battery can stand for a day. Maybe you can share your screen on time with list of applications installed.
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Onscreen about 4h30 or more still have 20% remain. you can see this video. i make by my language but you can view also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLF_MLSj5Ks
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VeixES said:
Hello, could you confirm one exciting feature of android 7 (atleast for me) that it works on this phone software.
As of Android 7.0 phone can read 2G/3G/LTE frequency without ROOT. Easiest way is to install app Cellmapper(mapping cell towers to map) https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=cellmapper.net.cellmapper
Could anyone run this app(enable "Use new Android 4.2 Cell ID API" in settings) and post screenshot while connected to LTE only or 3G when 4G not available(no wifi)? Also, maybe send debug report from settings menu to developer([email protected]) with screenshot.
Thank you
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Yes, everything work OK 2G/3G/4G. i also install the app and use it ok for 3G/4G . no see any bug . but i do not know how to use all function of it becuase i do not know what to use it for. just install and take alook ^^:laugh:

App description https://www.cellmapper.net/First_Time_Startup
You are welcome to Join cellmappers in Vietnam, I think we don't have many.
I am more interested in how your device works.
Can you make a screenshot of the app open? and attach it here
Thank you

hpnhannghia said:
Onscreen about 4h30 or more still have 20% remain. you can see this video. i make by my language but you can view also
Thanks a lot man.
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Well, I've got this phone now. Got it this afternoon. Initial impressions are good. Yes it's not a powerhouse but, for a mid range device, it's really not bad.
Hopefully I can get it rooted soon then I can mod the hell out of it.

Ticklefish said:
Well, I've got this phone now. Got it this afternoon. Initial impressions are good. Yes it's not a powerhouse but, for a mid range device, it's really not bad.
Hopefully I can get it rooted soon then I can mod the hell out of it.
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Yes, hope we can root it soon :highfive:

i want buy this pone (sony xperia xa1)
guys pls tell me i'm totally confused sony xperia xa1 it's best ah and battery power how many hours working

MadhanggG said:
guys pls tell me i'm totally confused sony xperia xa1 it's best ah and battery power how many hours working
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I've had it less than a day so I can't really comment. But I haven't noticed any significant battery issues so far. I've come from the Z3 Compact and this seems to do everything I need it to do at the moment. The sound is good, picture quality is decent (yes, it's not full HD or whatever but it's a phone..if I really need amazing picture quality on my videos I'll use my TV) and the battery seems okay.
Like everything, it depends what you're using it for. If you spend your whole day playing Pokémon Go at full brightness while listening to music, your battery is going to be annihilated..

Engineering mode
Did anybody try engineering mode?
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From engineering mode, I'd like to see which LTE bands are supported.
Please screenshot it

sktshuzo said:
Did anybody try engineering mode?
*#*#3646633#*#*
From engineering mode, I'd like to see which LTE bands are supported.
Please screenshot it
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That code doesn't work, sorry.

Ticklefish said:
That code doesn't work, sorry.
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How about this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Go.EngModeMtkShortcut
Thanks in advance.

Is it possible in the future for a stereo speaker mod to be made?

sktshuzo said:
How about this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.Go.EngModeMtkShortcut
Thanks in advance.
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Not working. All those apps say the chipset isn't recognised.
id3alistic said:
Is it possible in the future for a stereo speaker mod to be made?
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Possibly.
Sent from my Sony Xperia XA1 using XDA Labs

VeixES said:
App description https://www.cellmapper.net/First_Time_Startup
You are welcome to Join cellmappers in Vietnam, I think we don't have many.
I am more interested in how your device works.
Can you make a screenshot of the app open? and attach it here
Thank you
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I change the resolution so my phone get problem with taken screenshot. i take by other phone:laugh:

@Ticklefish
You got the phone ? shweet !! I will be getting the phone soon....Nice to see another fellow Xperia 2011 denizen here !!

Need info on device

Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.

abhimanyu.singh said:
Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.
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Almost all of your questions have been answered on XDA previously. Do some search before asking please.

Head to YouTube

hp5942 said:
Almost all of your questions have been answered on XDA previously. Do some search before asking please.
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Thanks a lot man. it was really helpful. do you really think i dint try searching before posting?
instead of using those words you could have just give some answers or ignore the post.

dearbasheer said:
Head to YouTube
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hey thanks man.
i did some search and saw some youtube videos. But did not get proper info.
So thought of asking you people since you guys own the device and have been using with custom rom or stock.
so you guys could help me with the doubts.
Please help me

abhimanyu.singh said:
How's is the Dev support for the Device?
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Don't you see topic named ROM's and development? Wacht this thread (https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development) and you will find the answer.

abhimanyu.singh said:
Thanks a lot man. it was really helpful. do you really think i dint try searching before posting?
instead of using those words you could have just give some answers or ignore the post.
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All your answers
1. https://forum.xda-developers.com/lenovo-zuk-z2/development (see the roms yourself)
2. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=70518215&postcount=5
3. http://lenovomobilesupport.lenovo.com/us/en/products/phones/zuk-series/z2-plus/downloads/ds118514
4. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72580554&postcount=3
5. https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72603284&postcount=4
https://forum.xda-developers.com/le...edbackesp-indian-users-phone-help-to-t3604989 (this one also has some camera samples)
All on xda except source code, which is easily available from google search
No I didn't think but I was sure you didn't search as I too had searched all these info before buying, instead of posting to help

abhimanyu.singh said:
Hey Guys,
I was planning to buy a mobile and i see Lenovo Z2 plus is best for the price and specs at the moment (India).
Before i buy this mobile i just wanted to ask few things about the device. Please help me and give me info.
1. How's is the Dev support for the Device?
2. Does device supports Quick charge 3/2?
3. how's the support from Lenovo (in giving source code and other helps)?
4. How's overall performance of the device?
5. How's Camera?
Please help me with these. Do share Pro's and Con's of the Mobile.
I apologies if i asked too many questions.
Thanks.
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1. Pretty good
2. No but it charges quite fast still.
3. idk.
4. Great
5. I like it. It is not a flagship camera but pretty good for this price range. I've read that the quality of the camera in the custom rom's is worse than in ZUI. Dunno about that. I never used ZUI and I am happy with custom roms and their picture quality.

Hi All,
Just use this New phone about a week found that has issue that Stock ROM 6.0 did not have setting to set Automatic lock screen time... Is it any other solution ?

coolkillermax said:
Automatic lock screen time... Is
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in Settings -> Display -> Screen timeout.

sergsinger said:
in Settings -> Display -> Screen timeout.
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No Man, screen timeout is for Screen turn off after 1 minute by default... what i asking is where is Automatically lock setting ? In security i found noting so everytime screen turn off in a minute it will lock automatic so i want set it to more longer time to auto lock but noting to set this...

Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.:laugh:
Just for 11k INR.

What about the issues reported about its touchscreen, VoLTE, etc., because unlike other devices' forums here on xda, I'm seeing so many threads regarding random issues; I'm unsure if this is because of the user or the quality of this phone. Agreed, this phone is fantastic value for money, but these random apparent issues just keep me doubting the Z2. I'd like to use this phone for about 3-4 years before an upgrade.

lex.vr7 said:
What about the issues reported about its touchscreen, VoLTE, etc., because unlike other devices' forums here on xda, I'm seeing so many threads regarding random issues; I'm unsure if this is because of the user or the quality of this phone. Agreed, this phone is fantastic value for money, but these random apparent issues just keep me doubting the Z2. I'd like to use this phone for about 3-4 years before an upgrade.
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Okay so I have been following all the threads about the phone.
Volte is working fine on stock with no issues and also on custom. ROMs now.
Touch screen issue I dont have idea. Other things are fine as per info I have. For 11k INR can't expect SD820 but I'm getting it soon.
As of now I'm using redmi note 3 and Dev support for it is awesome. I see Dev support for Z2 is also fine.

abhimanyu.singh said:
Okay so I have been following all the threads about the phone.
Volte is working fine on stock with no issues and also on custom. ROMs now.
Touch screen issue I dont have idea. Other things are fine as per info I have. For 11k INR can't expect SD820 but I'm getting it soon.
As of now I'm using redmi note 3 and Dev support for it is awesome. I see Dev support for Z2 is also fine.
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Thank you for the quick reply. While the Z2 may be a good choice, I'm tempted to get the G5 Plus or the Redmi Note 4, because they're both phones that are well put-together. If I could, I'd get the OP3T for the same reason. Or a Droid Turbo off eBay. Just a few phones I'm considering. The Z2 Plus doesn't seem like wise choice considering long-term use (3-4 years) and overall reliability (without giving me random issues), at least not to me (yet). Just a gut feeling. Or maybe I'm being too cautious. But I'm sure if did get it, I'd unleash the flashaholic in me and flash a rom right after I receive it :laugh:
Do post a little review and camera samples (preferably while running a custom rom; I could find only stock rom samples) after you get your hands on it! For 11k it's definetely a steal! :victory:

abhimanyu.singh said:
Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.:laugh:
Just for 11k INR.
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+1 Just ordered in Amazon Sale and got the 64gb for 11K. Delivered yesterday and just updating software.

Ordered 12 AM on 19th and received it on the 19th 12 PM and flashed aicp within a couple of hours, at 11k its an absolute steal

ronhoover88 said:
Ordered 12 AM on 19th and received it on the 19th 12 PM and flashed aicp within a couple of hours, at 11k its an absolute steal
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Wow... benefits of being in Bangalore - Amazon hub !!
If you don't mind sharing, how is AICP working with 4G. Do you have Jio - does video call etc work?
PS: I ordered on 19th night and got it on 22nd. Waiting to flash right ROM!!

mGforCe said:
Wow... benefits of being in Bangalore - Amazon hub !!
If you don't mind sharing, how is AICP working with 4G. Do you have Jio - does video call etc work?
PS: I ordered on 19th night and got it on 22nd. Waiting to flash right ROM!!
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Not sure about JIO never been a fan of the ambanis. 4G airtel works fine. Battery life also has been good.

abhimanyu.singh said:
Thanks everyone for the help. Beast is coming very soon.[emoji23]
Just for 11k INR.
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Wow, lucky you...!!! [emoji39] I saw the offer a few hours later, and until then 64GB-11k offer was gone. But I still ordered 32GB at 10k from Flipkart and using it since last 24hrs. It's a good phone. The size of the phone is really perfect. I had thought that I won't be liking ZUI, as I'm always on stock through Custom ROMs, but surprisingly, it's good. Gonna use it for some time. Will flash custom ROM once I get bored with ZUI. [emoji106]

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/

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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/
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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

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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?

New Huawei Mate 20x Chinese version HELP!

Hi and thanks ahead for any thoughts..
Am in Canada and have received the new Mate 20x 5G. (8/256)..Canada being a year away from 5G but I travel alot.
It is the Chinese version and I am cutting my head off trying to get things working properly...
1. I CANNOT change the Launcher from Huawei Home. Thoughts??
2. When I use notepad and speak, it translates to Chinese rather than English, although my language is set to English.
This is much the same with any Huawei apps or AI or whatnot. I am finding it a real challenge getting rid of the Chinese... but my fault I guess as this is a Chinese version.
Oh... EVR-AN00 Build 9.9.9.168
Any help at all would be truly appreciated.

TSSDR said:
Hi and thanks ahead for any thoughts..
Am in Canada and have received the new Mate 20x 5G...Canada being a year away from 5G but I travel alot.
It is the Chinese version and I am cutting my head off trying to get things working properly...
1. I CANNOT change the Launcher from Huawei Home. Thoughts??
2. When I use notepad and speak, it translates to Chinese rather than English, although my language is set to English.
This is much the same with any Huawei apps or AI or whatnot. I am finding it a real challenge getting rid of the Chinese... but my fault I guess as this is a Chinese version.
Oh... EVR-AN00 Build 9.9.9.168
Any help at all would be truly appreciated.
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I can only partially answer your question. The Chinese version doesn't support or allow third party launchers. I guess I'll be seeing your mate 20x on eBay shortly [emoji1787]
Sent from my EVR-L29 using Tapatalk

Limeybastard said:
I can only partially answer your question. The Chinese version doesn't support or allow third party launchers. I guess I'll be seeing your mate 20x on eBay shortly [emoji1787]
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EBay no.... There are WAY too many useful qualities to this phone to get rid of it. Cant complain about free hardware when ya get it after all..

TSSDR said:
EBay no.... There are WAY too many useful qualities to this phone to get rid of it. Cant complain about free hardware when ya get it after all..
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Good lad [emoji3]
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TSSDR said:
Hi and thanks ahead for any thoughts..
Am in Canada and have received the new Mate 20x 5G. (8/256)..Canada being a year away from 5G but I travel alot.
It is the Chinese version and I am cutting my head off trying to get things working properly...
1. I CANNOT change the Launcher from Huawei Home. Thoughts??
2. When I use notepad and speak, it translates to Chinese rather than English, although my language is set to English.
This is much the same with any Huawei apps or AI or whatnot. I am finding it a real challenge getting rid of the Chinese... but my fault I guess as this is a Chinese version.
Oh... EVR-AN00 Build 9.9.9.168
Any help at all would be truly appreciated.
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This is the only disadvantages of Chinese versions, you should have taken the global one.
There are advantages as well, cheaper and might get update faster.

TSSDR said:
Hi and thanks ahead for any thoughts..
Am in Canada and have received the new Mate 20x 5G. (8/256)..Canada being a year away from 5G but I travel alot.
It is the Chinese version and I am cutting my head off trying to get things working properly...
1. I CANNOT change the Launcher from Huawei Home. Thoughts??
2. When I use notepad and speak, it translates to Chinese rather than English, although my language is set to English.
This is much the same with any Huawei apps or AI or whatnot. I am finding it a real challenge getting rid of the Chinese... but my fault I guess as this is a Chinese version.
Oh... EVR-AN00 Build 9.9.9.168
Any help at all would be truly appreciated.
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Sorry! you might have some luck if you can buy a bootloader unlock - which currently does not exist. And wow! I just learned that the notepad transcribes my voice ... into Chinese. Might be very handy if I knew some Mandarin. Is there a 5G EVR-N29? Hope someone can help you, but I think not. Go to the Goodbye Huawai thread and vote for FU Huawei for locking the bootloader. All we need is another 1493 to reach 1500.................
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TSSDR said:
Hi and thanks ahead for any thoughts..
Am in Canada and have received the new Mate 20x 5G. (8/256)..Canada being a year away from 5G but I travel alot.
It is the Chinese version and I am cutting my head off trying to get things working properly...
1. I CANNOT change the Launcher from Huawei Home. Thoughts??
2. When I use notepad and speak, it translates to Chinese rather than English, although my language is set to English.
This is much the same with any Huawei apps or AI or whatnot. I am finding it a real challenge getting rid of the Chinese... but my fault I guess as this is a Chinese version.
Oh... EVR-AN00 Build 9.9.9.168
Any help at all would be truly appreciated.
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s327374 said:
Sorry! you might have some luck if you can buy a bootloader unlock - which currently does not exist. And wow! I just learned that the notepad transcribes my voice ... into Chinese. Might be very handy if I knew some Mandarin. Is there a 5G EVR-N29? Hope someone can help you, but I think not. Go to the Goodbye Huawai thread and vote for FU Huawei for locking the bootloader. All we need is another 1493 to reach 1500.................
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Still a great phone though...

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Only the tip of the iceberg I am afraid. I am heading to China the first week of December and am pretty certain that I will be returning with a Mate X. This will frustrate me beyond comprehension if I cannot find a way to get Google Apps on it.
As far as the Mate 20x 8/256.... absolutely love the screen size, build and camera. The battery is better than the Note 8 I was using although I had a 1TB card in that phone and I am limited to 256GB integrated and the 256GB Nano card.and ... well I already mentioned the fact that I cannot get rid of much of the Chinese that is part and parcel to Launcher, Notepad, AI and so on. It is rather amusing speaking in Notepad and having it transcribe into Chinese...

TSSDR said:
Only the tip of the iceberg I am afraid. I am heading to China the first week of December and am pretty certain that I will be returning with a Mate X. This will frustrate me beyond comprehension if I cannot find a way to get Google Apps on it.
As far as the Mate 20x 8/256.... absolutely love the screen size, build and camera. The battery is better than the Note 8 I was using although I had a 1TB card in that phone and I am limited to 256GB integrated and the 256GB Nano card.and ... well I already mentioned the fact that I cannot get rid of much of the Chinese that is part and parcel to Launcher, Notepad, AI and so on. It is rather amusing speaking in Notepad and having it transcribe into Chinese...
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you can download the playstore from the appgallery and then get all you want from it etc.
changing the launcher isnt possible on the cn version but to be honest despite that am a nova die hard user, i didnt find the launcher that bad at all and could handle using it ( i have the global version tho )
most of the chinese stuff can be uninstalled manually or via adb and there is a post on here with a list that can help.
as for the storage issue, you ofc can max the sd card to 256 gigs but you can also have your most important stuff on an usb c otg flashdrive .
as for the notepad, am not so sure if you use another note app would it be the same or not , but after all the decision is all yours , i do love this phone and its the best i have ever owned so good luck with your decision