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Can China Version Can Be Flashed?

I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?

Of course it can. I'm also buy the red lava version from Shenzen, China. The ROM itself is Hydrogen OS and I flash Oxygen OS. For tutorials, you can check it out at this link : http://downloads.oneplus.net/
Default bootloader is locked.

geokilla said:
I am planning to purchase the Lava Red version which is only sold in China. Judging from the Chinese specs page, it appears the difference is the OS? So that means the bootloader may be unlocked, I can flash a custom ROM or kernel from XDA, and basically use it as if I had the international version correct?
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What do they charge for shipping to U.S.? Do you pay customs too?

I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................

KOLIOSIS said:
I bought an International Red OP5T 8GB/128GB from GearBest,it has Oxygen OS installed,YMMV if bought else where:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_1460037.html?wid=21
I paid a lot less than current pricing.
If you subscribe/open a GearBest account & receive promotional e-mails,you'll see some special e-mail subscriber only pricing on the OP5T every 2-3 days.
FWIW,I paid $549.99 USD for my Red OP5T (I opted for express DHL shipping,added about $9.50 USD to the total cost,no other taxes or fees to the US) ........................
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why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2

entwicklun said:
why are these cheaper?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_...udlo=200&_udhi=500&_nkw=OnePlus+5T+red&_sop=2
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They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
They're cheaper than what?
Not cheaper than what I paid...... to the contrary a bit more.
The 1st one I see in this link is an auction, not an actual selling price.....
As I mentioned, you'll get email only specials if you sign up for GearBest/open an account.
Otherwise, you will see higher pricing.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....) as in I like the finger scanner and power as one. sometimes annoying to turn off phone screen though, thats why i think i'll like the oneplus 5t because the power button is separate, also i like that mute, vibrate and sound button, great feature without unlocking phone.
but the oneplus 6 is being announced in march? i could wait, but i kinda need a work phone now

entwicklun said:
ok im all signed up. atm it's 755usd. if the discount and so on is all applied it'll come down to 400gpb (50gpb cheaper than those ebay ones) or 550usd near your price.
if i got that for 400gpb id be so happy. because the standard ones we can find for about 360gpb. only 40gpb or 55usd more for the red!!
thank you man, so i should just wait now for their emails. id wait a couple of weeks no problem.
just to confirm, these red ones are all the same model/version. they can all be rooted and custom rom?
also the finger print scanner on back is liek google pixel, just a scanner, not a power button like LG v20, v30, g6 etc? how do you find that? I had the lg v20 and I thought it was the best phone at the time ever (i came from samsung notes before they screwed up the note series and then put the rear sensors too high for my puny hands lol.....)
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You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
You won't have to wait long for the emails to start rolling in, I get two every day like clockwork.
I've seen the OP5T on about 3-4 emails in the past 10 days or so. Ordered mine about a week - ten days ago, it arrived Thursday (1-7-18).
The FPR is just that, not a combination power button. The power button & SIM tray are on the right side, volume & mute on the left.
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol

entwicklun said:
It shipped with OOS 7.1.1, Google Services on board, Bootloader locked.
what exactly does that mean, whats good about oxygen compared to the other?
also google services onboard means what exactly? and bootlocker locked means it's locked, does that mean we have to get trwp or someone to unlock the bootloader?
sorry for being hopeless lol
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This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs

KOLIOSIS said:
This is beginning to go off-topic.....
Take a look around the OP5T forum & Google search for answers to these questions,especially for Bootloader Unlocking / TWRP.
Regarding Google services on board, it means just that:
Phones solely intended for use in China do not have Google services installed. The international models do.
If you want to use anything Google related, buy an international model,unless sideloading/Bootloader unlocking/etc..... are 2nd nature to you.
If all of this is new to you, I highly suggest doing the same searches on YouTube, the how-to videos are a great tool to use.....
Sent from my OnePlus5T using XDA Labs
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im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo

entwicklun said:
im confused, you say if i want a custom rom etc i need to go non international. what about the last post here. how has he got the red and with a custom rom?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/help/oneplus-5t-lava-red-t3719808/page2
ohhhh because the international doesnt come on oreo, it comes on oxy and the other OS? twrp is on oreo
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No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development

KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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Thank you mate.
oh wow, oneplus guys make it so thorough, other guys don't explain in that kind of detail with pictures. I wish everyone did it like this, I'm just not quite that savvy to always remember how to do these, especially on different devices.
can't wait to get my hands on a red 5t and get into it! xD

KOLIOSIS said:
No,that isn't what I said or inferred:
I merely suggested getting an International version since it has Google services installed.
Apparently,either version can be bootloader unlocked & have TWRP/Root/ROMs.
Here's where to go,I suggest reading the stickied threads at a bare minimum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-unlock-bootloader-flash-twrp-t3704592
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/how-to/oneplus-5t-mirrors-official-oxygen-os-t3708099
Any aftermarket/3rd party ROMs can be found here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-5t/development
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£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD

entwicklun said:
£444.08 atm or 615 for the red. + 3% cash back bringing it down a few more bucks. I might get it soon!!!! xD
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That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:

KOLIOSIS said:
That's roughly the same I'm seeing in USD when referencing the email I used to buy mine about two weeks ago:
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nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?

entwicklun said:
nice my man! I can't wait. always love a new phone hahaha.
any general oneplus tips? things you couldn't go without if you changed phones? neat stuff for a oneplus virgin?
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I switch phones a lot,so,I'm probably the worst person to ask,LOL.
Outside of owning the predecessor,the OP5,for a couple weeks ( I switch phones a lot.....& often ) ,I've been away from OnePlus since their Original 1+1,a lot has changed since then............
Most new phones no longer have some of the features many of us grew accustomed to (Removable Battery/SD Card slot/I-R Blaster/Dual Front-facing speakers).
Those things aside,this phone,IMHO,hardly needs much,if anything done to it.
My one recommendation would be to use it as-is,explore the features/settings it ships with before diving in to the ROM scene.
I'm rollin' w/stock OOS Android 8.0 beta ATM, at least for a month or so,before I dive in to the modding scene.
@entwicklun
Here's a couple videos,one straight from OnePlus,glad I took a look myself:

Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg

entwicklun said:
Good idea I'll go stock for awhile and get accustomed! Nice find.
I had an iPhone 3 back in the day. the one thing I miss from IOS is their magnifying glass when you try to correct a typo, you press and hold on a word and it'll zoom in then you drag to where you want the cursor to be. it's so damn faster than android stock gotta constantly click exactly at characters to delete a letter or pinch my screen to bloody zoom in.
Samsung and LG don't do the zoom in stock or android I don't think. it looks like this : and can we do it on oneplus or do you know something we can flash? I don't think it's an app. I think it's in the os or rom?
https://images.techhive.com/images/...nifying-glass-for-cursor_4-100688054-orig.jpg
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Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914

KOLIOSIS said:
Google Search is your friend..............................
https://www.phonearena.com/news/How-to-get-an-iPhone-like-keyboard-on-Android_id60914
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hmm lol. thanks
check the link below, i emailed and they ship out the international version. check out the price!
https://www1.techinthebasket.com/oneplus-5t-a5010-8gb-ram-128gb-rom-dual-sim-red.html

Can you flash the Global ROM on the 256 GB Version?

I know that people have confirmed to have done it on the 128GB Version, but I was wondering if anyone has flashed the global ROM on the 256GB Version of the phone?
Another question that isn't really related to this particular one, and for people on Verizon, how is the phone on Verizon? Are there any issues you are having or had before hand? I am very interested in buying the phone, which is why I am asking. One last question, and this is miscellaneous really, is what ROM would you recommend flashing?

KOAO said:
I know that people have confirmed to have done it on the 128GB Version, but I was wondering if anyone has flashed the global ROM on the 256GB Version of the phone?
Another question that isn't really related to this particular one, and for people on Verizon, how is the phone on Verizon? Are there any issues you are having or had before hand? I am very interested in buying the phone, which is why I am asking. One last question, and this is miscellaneous really, is what ROM would you recommend flashing?
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No Problem take a look to my screenshot

el3c said:
No Problem take a look to my screenshot
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Thanks for providing that! I am genuinely considering purchasing it. If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase yours? I am thinking of buying mine through Gearbest but Im not sure.

KOAO said:
Thanks for providing that! I am genuinely considering purchasing it. If you don't mind me asking, where did you purchase yours? I am thinking of buying mine through Gearbest but Im not sure.
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I ve got mine bought as second Hand in Berlin
But gearbest is a good seller... So why not?

el3c said:
I ve got mine bought as second Hand in Berlin
But gearbest is a good seller... So why not?
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I've never worked with them, which was why I asked
I've heard that their Post Purchase Support is..."Not the best" to put it nicely, but I think that is to be expected.

Is that phone still worth buying? Q3 2018

Hello there. Is it worth to buy this phone now? How long may it be supported by community devs? Are there any alternatives for ~250$ (in regards of battery and hardware)? I am looking for a smartphone with battery larger than 3000mAh or with AMOLED screen (or both of these options). It would be nice bonus if it was smaller than 15cm in height.

DoctorRzepa said:
Hello there. Is it worth to buy this phone now? How long may it be supported by community devs? Are there any alternatives for ~250$ (in regards of battery and hardware)? I am looking for a smartphone with battery larger than 3000mAh or with AMOLED screen (or both of these options). It would be nice bonus if it was smaller than 15cm in height.
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This phone is a beast still today because of active development by the developers. If you want a pbone with both amoled and battery above 3000 mah in 250$ range than the only option is Samsung J8. So my suggestion to you is go for the xiaomi redmi note 5 Pro or wait for the MiA2.

Actually, in my country Lenovo P2 is avaible for ~200$. Is it a good deal?

DoctorRzepa said:
Actually, in my country Lenovo P2 is avaible for ~200$. Is it a good deal?
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i won't say it is a good deal in this price ..but will be a great deal if you get it under $150 . you can get a better device in 250 nowadays with a little less of a battery strength but it will be fine for a days use .

best phone for its specs in its price range imo,also a lot of software developments going on for it also makes it a fine choice...yes its still worths it.

I would definitely buy it again. My only concern would be the state of the battery since these phones have being on shelves for quite a while now. I don't know if that would affect battery life and I would like to know it, though (If anyone does).

Great deal !

quantic.chaos said:
I would definitely buy it again. My only concern would be the state of the battery since these phones have being on shelves for quite a while now. I don't know if that would affect battery life and I would like to know it, though (If anyone does).
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LiPo-batteries don't age (lose capacity) that much over time.

Chillmann said:
LiPo-batteries don't age (lose capacity) that much over time.
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Thanks for the reply. I also made some research and it's true that two years is not a lot for a well stored Li-Ion battery.

quantic.chaos said:
Thanks for the reply. I also made some research and it's true that two years is not a lot for a well stored Li-Ion battery.
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does someone know where we can still buy a Lenovo P2 (P2A42 version) ? mine felt in water and seems to be dead...

genesian2k15 said:
does someone know where we can still buy a Lenovo P2 (P2A42 version) ? mine felt in water and seems to be dead...
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In my country (Poland) it is still available in many internet shops (dual sim version).

genesian2k15 said:
does someone know where we can still buy a Lenovo P2 (P2A42 version) ? mine felt in water and seems to be dead...
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I've seen them in Chinese stores like aliexpress dot com.

i think i found one but 349€ and not sure it is p2a42 and not p2c72

DoctorRzepa said:
In my country (Poland) it is still available in many internet shops (dual sim version).
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I confirm. This phone factory new can be bought in Poland from 220$ up.
And I my opinion it is still great battery, hassle free phone.
From some time I am looking for something new for exchange but..... I am still happy to live without power socket for few days. No new phone comes even close to P2 battery endurance ( I do not count monsters like Ulefone Power with ridiculous MTK processors )

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I've seen them in Chinese stores like aliexpress dot com.
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yes but it is not the real p2a42 it is a p2c72 with rom of p2a42 and the problem is about frequency bands for fdd lte (4g) wich are not the same...
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I've seen them in Chinese stores like aliexpress dot com.
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I confirm. This phone factory new can be bought in Poland from 220$ up.
And I my opinion it is still great battery, hassle free phone.
From some time I am looking for something new for exchange but..... I am still happy to live without power socket for few days. No new phone comes even close to P2 battery endurance ( I do not count monsters like Ulefone Power with ridiculous MTK processors )
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in wich store? is it possible to order online? are you sure it's p2a42 version?

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yes but it is not the real p2a42 it is a p2c72 with rom of p2a42 and the problem is about frequency bands for fdd lte (4g) wich are not the same...
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in wich store? is it possible to order online? are you sure it's p2a42 version?
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It is 3/32 dual sim on snapdragon. Where are you from?

DoctorRzepa said:
It is 3/32 dual sim on snapdragon. Where are you from?
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yes mine was 3/32 imported from italy cause there was none here (France)

genesian2k15 said:
yes mine was 3/32 imported from italy cause there was none here (France)
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I wish I could help you but probably none of local internet shops makes it abroad.
First, we have a site ceneo.pl which seeks for best offers for given product. You can use that to look at polish shops. Important note: Allegro is an auction site and some offers there may be a scam.
But you may try to contact other site's service and ask if transaction from France is possible. Google translate should be enough to find contact info on these.

DoctorRzepa said:
I wish I could help you but probably none of local internet shops makes it abroad.
First, we have a site ceneo.pl which seeks for best offers for given product. You can use that to look at polish shops. Important note: Allegro is an auction site and some offers there may be a scam.
But you may try to contact other site's service and ask if transaction from France is possible. Google translate should be enough to find contact info on these.
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what do you think about this one? :
https://acom.pl/p/468/52013/smartfo...ry-smartfony-telefony-telefony-i-tablety.html
for the payment the seller talk abotu sending proforma...

genesian2k15 said:
what do you think about this one? :
https://acom.pl/p/468/52013/smartfo...ry-smartfony-telefony-telefony-i-tablety.html
for the payment the seller talk abotu sending proforma...
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It's hard to say. This is 4GB version, but no info about 800Mhz LTE band. Did you got mail from seller?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I wish there was 8/256 EVR-L29

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

If you're in China then get the Chinese version. However, if you're living anywhere else then get the international version.
You won't notice the difference.
You're welcome!
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s327374 said:
If you're in China then get the Chinese version. However, if you're living anywhere else then get the international version.
You won't notice the difference.
You're welcome!
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Although, I do like the massive GB on mine... ?

Worth buying?

So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.

Best phone I ever had.
Photo, phone quality, features.
Battery life is good, I have the Snapdragon.
You won't regret at this price.

Absolutely worth it at that price. I have the CDN version (G981W, snapdragon) and got it for $1650 CAD and love it, just wish I didn't have to pay so much for it.

digitaljeff said:
Absolutely worth it at that price. I have the CDN version (G981W, snapdragon) and got it for $1650 CAD and love it, just wish I didn't have to pay so much for it.
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Have you done any flashing or ROMs/ had any problems with that variant?

Triggerhand said:
Have you done any flashing or ROMs/ had any problems with that variant?
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It's bootloader locked ATM , so no cfw ... unfortunate but it is still a wicked phone
Even using Dex @ work I barely reach 10g ram usage. Dex alone was a selling feature for me. And it's actually usable now, compared to when it launched back on the s8

I recently switched from my iPhone XS Max and completely happy with this phone. No buyers remorse in any way.

The Snapdragon model doesn't have any custom rom support does it?

Anyone using tempered glass on theirs?

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Anyone using tempered glass on theirs?
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Don't bother with tempered glass screen protectors unless you want to go with a Whitestone dome, the cheap ones are trash.
As for roms, there are none other than a GSI . And you need to have a non-NA snapdragon model that is bootloader unlockable.
Personally I don't miss root ..a few things, sure, but not enough to make me regret picking up this device

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The Snapdragon model doesn't have any custom rom support does it?
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no

So the price went up. Anyone used this site before? http://www.uniqbe.com/product/11292/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey

ermacwins said:
So the price went up. Anyone used this site before? http://www.uniqbe.com/product/11292/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey
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Hi, I use this site for buying https://eu.etoren.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-dual-sim-g9810-128gb-grey-12gb-ram. I am from EU and they offer no taxes and customs since they have EU warehouse. It took 7 working days to arrived.

andrejd1 said:
Hi, I use this site for buying https://eu.etoren.com/products/samsung-galaxy-s20-5g-dual-sim-g9810-128gb-grey-12gb-ram. I am from EU and they offer no taxes and customs since they have EU warehouse. It took 7 working days to arrived.
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That's still pricey for me. Came across another website but again not sure how reliable they are https://bludiode.com/en/phones-and-...dual-sim-12gb-ram-128gb-5g-cosmic-grey-11947/

corvus.corax said:
no
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is it possible to change in the future? or just for now no one has figured it out yet?

ermacwins said:
So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.
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Good price but check Reviews of this site
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/tecobuy.co.uk
Awful.

bigup7 said:
Good price but check Reviews of this site
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/tecobuy.co.uk
Awful.
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Went for but it was £550, guess should of went for it when it was £530. Paid with PayPal so if anything, I'll get my money back.

ermacwins said:
Went for but it was £550, guess should of went for it when it was £530. Paid with PayPal so if anything, I'll get my money back.
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When did you order?
Let us know how it goes. I was tempted myself but the reviews scared me a little

r3dcomet said:
is it possible to change in the future? or just for now no one has figured it out yet?
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Highly unlikely anything will happen in the future

ermacwins said:
So I'm looking to buy the Snapdragon model of the S20 about £530 / $660 https://www.tecobuy.co.uk/en_UK/samsung-galaxy-s20-g9810-12gb-128gb-dual-sim-5g-cosmic-grey-4.html (not sure how reliable it they are)
Is it still worth buying? Are there issues i.e. battery life, camera quality.
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Did you ever buy this from Tecobuy?
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Ive decided im gonna go to the Samsung shop this week and buy the S20+
I know they are like £899, but I can have some peace of mind it's genuine, it will arrive and I can get it quickly.
Just not looking forward to transferring everything over

Yes I did going for, it gets getting ready to be dispatched