Hi
I just bought a ZenFone2 yesterday. It's a China/India variant
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[B][U]551ML Z00_ADB[/U][/B]
- (4GB RAM + 16 GB Internal + 1.8Ghz CPU).
Because it's a "grey import" there's no manufacturor's warranty with it (unless I fly to China) - so I'm gonna get to modding this. Now I've been doing it for years with my previous HTC One and Galaxy S3..
However, this Asus Zen seems to be "too commonly named"... the variants, the different versions.. many of them ZE551ML - yet specs different. In fact it took me 5 minutes just to find this one I bought on any website at all (cuz usually the 1.8Ghz version is supposed to carry 2GB RAM)..
Anyway- sorry to drift off topic - I need a quick/easy link to the right files to turn this into a WW version with all 4G channels open hopefully.
It's currently on Android 5.0 and baseband 2.something...
I don't really want to experiment too much because it's my first upgrade in 4 yrs...
So ideally - I'd be asking anyone familiar with this specific variant to point me in the right direction..
Bootloader/Root
FW Upgrade
WWE Variant
Kernel
MM/Noug (I'd go with AICP but ZenUI does offer some cool stuff)
Very familiar with adb commands and stuff - I've been modding apps and kernels for a long time. *Not*Coder* though.
TIA
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ryankabir said:
Hi
I just bought a ZenFone2 yesterday. It's a China/India variant
Code:
[B][U]551ML Z00_ADB[/U][/B]
- (4GB RAM + 16 GB Internal + 1.8Ghz CPU).
Because it's a "grey import" there's no manufacturor's warranty with it (unless I fly to China) - so I'm gonna get to modding this. Now I've been doing it for years with my previous HTC One and Galaxy S3..
However, this Asus Zen seems to be "too commonly named"... the variants, the different versions.. many of them ZE551ML - yet specs different. In fact it took me 5 minutes just to find this one I bought on any website at all (cuz usually the 1.8Ghz version is supposed to carry 2GB RAM)..
Anyway- sorry to drift off topic - I need a quick/easy link to the right files to turn this into a WW version with all 4G channels open hopefully.
It's currently on Android 5.0 and baseband 2.something...
I don't really want to experiment too much because it's my first upgrade in 4 yrs...
So ideally - I'd be asking anyone familiar with this specific variant to point me in the right direction..
Bootloader/Root
FW Upgrade
WWE Variant
Kernel
MM/Noug (I'd go with AICP but ZenUI does offer some cool stuff)
Very familiar with adb commands and stuff - I've been modding apps and kernels for a long time. *Not*Coder* though.
TIA
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WW version do not opens all Bands of 4G. tell me which particular band you want to use or u need?
sukhwant717 said:
WW version do not opens all Bands of 4G. tell me which particular band you want to use or u need?
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Okay - But this variant has only one Chinese band. I travel a lot (and live in UK) so I'd need EU + North America + India/Bangladesh -
-- Would be able to answer the rest of my question please? -- (the official asus site has only Lollipop in CN variant SKU, WW has Android M but Japan variant is even newer (Dec 2016) - Shall I grab those or....? I need to fully unlock/crack this open as I will be modding into Nougat soon from Cyano/AiCP
ryankabir said:
Okay - But this variant has only one Chinese band. I travel a lot (and live in UK) so I'd need EU + North America + India/Bangladesh -
-- Would be able to answer the rest of my question please? -- (the official asus site has only Lollipop in CN variant SKU, WW has Android M but Japan variant is even newer (Dec 2016) - Shall I grab those or....? I need to fully unlock/crack this open as I will be modding into Nougat soon from Cyano/AiCP
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as i mentioned earlier none of the firmware will open all the frequencies.
TW version will open band 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,18,19,28
WW version will use 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20
US version 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20
CN version 1,20 on FDD and 38,39,40,41 on TDD
and you can choose any of above version of firmware. to change the firmware you must get RAW firmware of your desired version and flash it via Fastboot commands. there are other ways to do so like flashing ifwi and boot files then updating via zip.. but raw is the most safe method. as there are lot of chances you may brick your device..
sukhwant717 said:
as i mentioned earlier none of the firmware will open all the frequencies.
TW version will open band 1,2,3,4,5,8,9,18,19,28
WW version will use 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20
US version 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,17,20
CN version 1,20 on FDD and 38,39,40,41 on TDD
and you can choose any of above version of firmware. to change the firmware you must get RAW firmware of your desired version and flash it via Fastboot commands. there are other ways to do so like flashing ifwi and boot files then updating via zip.. but raw is the most safe method. as there are lot of chances you may brick your device..
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Thanks - No info about Europe/EMEA then... What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW
ryankabir said:
Thanks - No info about Europe/EMEA then... What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW
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buddy either you are unable to understand or i am not getting it.... being on latest firmware will not change anything in Band configuration. whatever firmware you are on. either it is very first release or the latest one band configuration will be the same. you have choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement..
sukhwant717 said:
buddy either you are unable to understand or i am not getting it.... being on latest firmware will not change anything in Band configuration. whatever firmware you are on. either it is very first release or the latest one band configuration will be the same. you have choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement..
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-Then you did not understand. Please let me repeat it again.
Your msg quote " choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement. "
My question in my reply " What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW "
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There was no information about the JP SKU FW
- so if I do not know what bands are availabe in THAT FW, then how will I know if it matches requirement?
Choose FW based on Requirement
Don't look at Release FW, look at your requirement. - That's a paradox BUDDY.
Someone has to look at the Released FW (bands + other features) AND then check if it matches their requirement. YES?
Also (separate question)
isn't it possible to merge the various radio_xx.img from different FWs into one CFW so all are open? I've done it previously for HTC One long time ago. I'm wondering if it is different for this device or OS.
ryankabir said:
-Then you did not understand. Please let me repeat it again.
Your msg quote " choose firmware according to your required Band Config. don't look at latest release. look at your requirement. "
My question in my reply " What bout Japan? - They have the latest (Dec 2016) FW "
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There was no information about the JP SKU FW
- so if I do not know what bands are availabe in THAT FW, then how will I know if it matches requirement?
Choose FW based on Requirement
Don't look at Release FW, look at your requirement. - That's a paradox BUDDY.
Someone has to look at the Released FW (bands + other features) AND then check if it matches their requirement. YES?
Also (separate question)
isn't it possible to merge the various radio_xx.img from different FWs into one CFW so all are open? I've done it previously for HTC One long time ago. I'm wondering if it is different for this device or OS.
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unfortunately i tried to activate different bands but no success till now.. as per concern with JP firmware.. download it and look for active 4G bands in tlv file..... i don't have JP firmware on my PC. and not willing to download too. data is too costly Buddy. so check it yourself
Solved it, it was easier than other phones actually sys/intel has the right files that need merging from different variants.
ryankabir said:
Solved it, it was easier than other phones actually sys/intel has the right files that need merging from different variants.
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can you elaborate which additional band you opened on which firmware?
Hi all,
I've managed to do a bad restore with TWRP on my RN5AI (M1803E7SG ) and need a new qcn or a backup of the modem and baseband files. If you have either of these, please share it with me
Thanks
i think it's illegal to change imei here in xda but op was able to fix it.
Hello!
Will you be so kind and tell me, is it possible in that way convert redmi note 5 ai to redmi note 5 global but of course without any illegal activities?
I'm just asking is it possible?!
By illegal activities i mean that i don't wish to change IMEI or anything like that, i would just like to convert phone for chinese market in to phone for global market.
Thank You all and again i'm sorry if i'm offending somebody with this question or ask something stupid.
Afaik if someone share their EFS, and you use it to restore it to your phone; you will copy all the imei information from them. So no one is going to share it with you. You are on your own then. Unless there is a method to edit the IMEI, baseband etc to the same value as written on your box.
You also don't want to use other user IMEI as well, just like other don't want to. If there are 2 devices share the same IMEI, it is possible that they can be banned from the network. Or maybe in a very small possibility of the universe, you will deal with the unknown things. If the other doppleganger device do something bad using their cellphone, you can face the trouble too, as you phone has the same IMEI.
Yes!
I know all this!
Of course!
My intention is that I would like to convert this phone from version which is sold in China (aka AI) to Global version which is sold on EU market! That's it and that's all I would like to achieve!
IMEI change is possible, an I will naturally use original IMEI values from the phone and box.
Anyhow, thank you!
keljian said:
Hi all,
I've managed to do a bad restore with TWRP on my RN5AI (M1803E7SG ) and need a new qcn or a backup of the modem and baseband files. If you have either of these, please share it with me
Thanks
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I have found "blank" qcm files (without entered IMEI) for restoring!
This is Indonesian MIUI site!
Here is the link for bunch of qcn files!
Use this and save Your self!
Please give is info did you have success!
You can change the IMEI in the qcn file, anyhow this issue has been resolved with the help of another user here. He provided an edited qcn file with my IMEI numbers
keljian said:
You can change the IMEI in the qcn file, anyhow this issue has been resolved with the help of another user here. He provided an edited qcn file with my IMEI numbers
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That's a true life saver!!! At my previous phone, when we screw up the IMEI, we are on our own. Editing the IMEI only give temporary effect, will be resetted every factory reset. This should give a permanent value.
Do you edit the bluetooth address and wifi mac address as well? Or those address are intact? (0C:98:38:xx:xx:xx something?)
Thanks for trying. IMEI editing topic is a very rare case, and I usually also don't want to deal with (can cause problem later). Should bookmark this in case someday some other users need this.
Jehonan said:
Yes!
I know all this!
Of course!
My intention is that I would like to convert this phone from version which is sold in China (aka AI) to Global version which is sold on EU market! That's it and that's all I would like to achieve!
IMEI change is possible, an I will naturally use original IMEI values from the phone and box.
Anyhow, thank you!
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Both china (AI version) and global has the same hardware. Only India version has different camera setup. All three version can flash the same Global Stable (latest is MIUI 9.5.17.0). I have seen so many buy china/global version and has migrated from one to another without problem. China ROM difference is it doesn't have playstore installed, while Global has it. So to migrate to Global version, simply flash global ROM MIUI 9.5.17.0, no IMEI changes needed. Just remember not to flash the latest MIUI 10 (8.7.9/10), as it has anti rollback protection. As usual, YMMV, DWYOR.
Desmanto said:
That's a true life saver!!! At my previous phone, when we screw up the IMEI, we are on our own. Editing the IMEI only give temporary effect, will be resetted every factory reset. This should give a permanent value.
Do you edit the bluetooth address and wifi mac address as well? Or those address are intact? (0C:98:38:xx:xx:xx something?)
Thanks for trying. IMEI editing topic is a very rare case, and I usually also don't want to deal with (can cause problem later). Should bookmark this in case someday some other users need this.
Both china (AI version) and global has the same hardware. Only India version has different camera setup. All three version can flash the same Global Stable (latest is MIUI 9.5.17.0). I have seen so many buy china/global version and has migrated from one to another without problem. China ROM difference is it doesn't have playstore installed, while Global has it. So to migrate to Global version, simply flash global ROM MIUI 9.5.17.0, no IMEI changes needed. Just remember not to flash the latest MIUI 10 (8.7.9/10), as it has anti rollback protection. As usual, YMMV, DWYOR.
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First, let mi thank you for your time, effort and explanations!
Second, here I will go from the end and say that I already know big deal of this you have said to me and that my only reason to do this "operation" of transferring Chinese to Global version is possibility of bootloader lock. As I understand, if one unlock bootloader, like me, to be able to install Global version of ROM, then you stay without lock possibility, and with this without Google Play Store certification.
If I'm wrong here, please tell!
I myself also, don't have time and wish to go in this avanture!
And yes, I don't want to deal with rooting to be able to achieve certification! I wish stock ROM, without anny third party stuff!
Thank you!!!
Jehonan said:
First, let mi thank you for your time, effort and explanations!
Second, here I will go from the end and say that I already know big deal of this you have said to me and that my only reason to do this "operation" of transferring Chinese to Global version is possibility of bootloader lock. As I understand, if one unlock bootloader, like me, to be able to install Global version of ROM, then you stay without lock possibility, and with this without Google Play Store certification.
If I'm wrong here, please tell!
I myself also, don't have time and wish to go in this avanture!
And yes, I don't want to deal with rooting to be able to achieve certification! I wish stock ROM, without anny third party stuff!
Thank you!!!
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If what you want to achieve is the device certification, than I don't know exactly the detail. I bought the official version from my country, which is the same as global version, certified. UBL + TWRP + Magisk, still certified (magisk has patched it for me). But some China version (dubbed as RN5 AI), don't have playstore from the beginning. So most likely the phone is uncertified if you choose to use the stock ROM from China. (I don't know the exact detail, let me confirm with other user, takes some time). No other way then, modification is a must. Should flash Global Version, and probably need to TWRP and Magisk to get the certification.
Desmanto said:
If what you want to achieve is the device certification, than I don't know exactly the detail. I bought the official version from my country, which is the same as global version, certified. UBL + TWRP + Magisk, still certified (magisk has patched it for me). But some China version (dubbed as RN5 AI), don't have playstore from the beginning. So most likely the phone is uncertified if you choose to use the stock ROM from China. (I don't know the exact detail, let me confirm with other user, takes some time). No other way then, modification is a must. Should flash Global Version, and probably need to TWRP and Magisk to get the certification.
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Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
Jehonan said:
Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
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OK.
Follow this guide:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-eu-releases-unofficial-miui-10-for-xiaomi-devices/
keljian said:
OK.
Follow this guide:
https://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-eu-releases-unofficial-miui-10-for-xiaomi-devices/
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Thank You, but this dosen't solve anything.
This is not intention or direction in which i would like to go (custom ROM).
Few years earlier maybe, but now, i have give up from all of this "games". "Give" me stock ROM and some way to remove bloatware and that's all i need. I don't have ether time or interest for this (life, wife, kids, nature....)
Big help will be "just" a few informations .
1. Is it enough "just" qcn file from M1803E7SG with changed IMEI values from my phone, so that my phone MEE7S would be recognized as M1803E7SG?
2. Is RAM value in ROM universal or it must be exactly specified? I have a phone with 6 Gb RAM and 64 Gb of storage.
3. Must one change /EFS and /Modem partitions accordingly with qcn file (if i'm not mistaken, these partition will be reflashed with new ROM flashing isn't it)?
Thank You all in advance if You can help me with some useful advice!
Jehonan said:
Big help will be "just" a few informations .
1. Is it enough "just" qcn file from M1803E7SG with changed IMEI values from my phone, so that my phone MEE7S would be recognized as M1803E7SG?
2. Is RAM value in ROM universal or it must be exactly specified? I have a phone with 6 Gb RAM and 64 Gb of storage.
3. Must one change /EFS and /Modem partitions accordingly with qcn file (if i'm not mistaken, these partition will be reflashed with new ROM flashing isn't it)?
Thank You all in advance if You can help me with some useful advice!
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1. I can't answer that. I know that the M1803E7SG differs from the MEI7S in terms of QCN file, and therefore probably hardware - if you flash a MEI7S QCN on a M1803E7SG, the cell modem won't connect. I would like to try to see if the M1803E7SH qcn can be flashed to the M1803ESG to enable band 28, but I don't know anyone with the H version.
2. Universal - the OS picks up the ram in the kernel.
3. The EFS/Modem folders are overwritten with the QCN file - they are not affected by rom flashing, but can be modifed/written to by TWRP.
Re the .eu version of the rom, it's effectively a universal rom without as much bloatware. It is based on the xiaomi sources and would give you exactly what you're asking for. If you want a stock rom, then this is the closest. If you want to remove the bloatware yourself and use a stock rom, that's fine also. Do what works for you.
keljian said:
1. I can't answer that. I know that the M1803E7SG differs from the MEI7S in terms of QCN file, and therefore probably hardware - if you flash a MEI7S QCN on a M1803E7SG, the cell modem won't connect. I would like to try to see if the M1803E7SH qcn can be flashed to the M1803ESG to enable band 28, but I don't know anyone with the H version.
2. Universal - the OS picks up the ram in the kernel.
3. The EFS/Modem folders are overwritten with the QCN file - they are not affected by rom flashing, but can be modifed/written to by TWRP.
Re the .eu version of the rom, it's effectively a universal rom without as much bloatware. It is based on the xiaomi sources and would give you exactly what you're asking for. If you want a stock rom, then this is the closest. If you want to remove the bloatware yourself and use a stock rom, that's fine also. Do what works for you.
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Huh!
Here is obviously some type of miscommunication!
My phone Model Number is MEE7S!
I would like to "convert" him to Model Number M1803E7SG which is counterpart of the same phone, "just" Global version!
These are hardware identical phones except enabled bands!!!
And yes, Thank You so much for this information about RAM values, this is excellent!
Also, thank You on such a quick reply i really appreciate this!!! :highfive:
Jehonan said:
Huh!
Here is obviously some type of miscommunication!
My phone Model Number is MEE7S!
I would like to "convert" him to Model Number M1803E7SG which is counterpart of the same phone, "just" Global version!
These are hardware identical phones except enabled bands!!!
And yes, Thank You so much for this information about RAM values, this is excellent!
Also, thank You on such a quick reply i really appreciate this!!! :highfive:
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You're welcome.
As for the conversion, they are not necessarily the same hardware, the Chinese version MEE7s has fewer bands. Be careful.
keljian said:
You're welcome.
As for the conversion, they are not necessarily the same hardware, the Chinese version MEE7s has fewer bands. Be careful.
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Of course, i'll be careful, thank you on caring.
Yes, i think that this is main difference between these two phones.
All other is exactly the same, same cameras, same sensors, same display, everything is the same!
And yes, as i have understand, there is no 6 Gb RAM device for global market, only Chinese!
Again, thank You on kind words and understanding, these days it's hard to meet somebody who is not immediately "on the edge" and who is ready to talk and elaborate not to judge!
Thank You!
Jehonan said:
Yeah, seems to me that exactly this is the case i have!
I have bought two phones, one for me and one for my wife, they are both Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI and this is China version of the phone, without Google Play Store!
Only difference between them is that my phone is 6/64 Gb and my wife phone is 4/64 Gb!
My phone is Model Number is MEE7S and Global version should be M1803E7SG!
According to hardware list, they are the same, difference is "only" in QCN file and /EFS, /Modem!
I have successfully unlocked bootloader on both phones and i have successfully install on both phones this last Global MIUI verion 9.5.17, without any issue what so ever!
Only, Play Store is Uncertified and when i have tried to again lock bootloader and the install this same global ROM, off course, this is not allowed and to be possible to achieve this, phone must report himself as phone for "Global" market, namely EU.
So, if You can help, please help! :crying:
Again, thank You in advance on everything!
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You have actually got the answer you need. But just to report back from the small survey I have made in the other forum. 5 of the users who bought the China version, all got uncertified. But one user change to AEX and use some ro.build.fingerprint from the Global version, got the certified status (and cts profile true). The other have flash to 9.5.17.0, rooted using magisk, playstore still uncertified, but magisk show cts profile true, basic integrity true. Don't know why still uncertified, maybe the playstore cache the status from before the patch by magisk. So to achieve the certified, no other way without modification. Editing build.prop, or using magisk module is a must.
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You have actually got the answer you need. But just to report back from the small survey I have made in the other forum. 5 of the users who bought the China version, all got uncertified. But one user change to AEX and use some ro.build.fingerprint from the Global version, got the certified status (and cts profile true). The other have flash to 9.5.17.0, rooted using magisk, playstore still uncertified, but magisk show cts profile true, basic integrity true. Don't know why still uncertified, maybe the playstore cache the status from before the patch by magisk. So to achieve the certified, no other way without modification. Editing build.prop, or using magisk module is a must.
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I'm sincerely amazed how much good people still exists!
I really appreciate your effort and spent time!
Thank You!
Now, there is definitely some strange issues here.
I think that maybe solution is to edit qcn file and make this phone Global version. Then, bootloader can be locked and Global ROM can be installed. As i understand, later google policy is that bootloader must be locked and in that way Store will be certified, i hope.
Now, as i understand, this can be done in two ways. One will be to make qcn backup from phone and then edit this backup so that phone model number could be changed, and then this qcn backup, with all other values intact, flash back to phone. Other is to find from someone qcn backup, who has this Global phone, and then in this backup change IMEI and all oher values to correspond all values from my phone.
Now, what's you opinion about all of this?
And again, thank You!!!
I was the one who sent OP with the global qcn file with his/her original imei's. QCN means QUALCOMM CALIBRATION NETWORK file. It only contains your imei and the signal bands your phone should connect to. There is no way you can change model number on the qcn file alone. Sometimes flashing different qcn from a different device will make the phone's baseband unknown.
I think the model number for xiaomi is embedded on the motherboard.
Hello.
I found a good deal on a 7T 256+8 CN version, which is cheaper than getting it directly from OnePlus european store, where they only sell more expensive 128+8.
Few questions:
1. This is my first OP device, could anyone please tell me step by step how to install OxygenOS?
2. Switching between HydrogenOS and OxygenOS, do i need to lock/unlock bootloader?
3. Since the version i'm getting is CN 256GB, will the official EU OxygenOS build even work on the phone? Considering they only sell 128GB in EU. Won't it bug out?
4. After i flash OxygenOS, will it just work normally as it would with EU phone? Support OTA? No other difference in functioning?
5. Since the phone will be imported from China, will it have any IMEI issues or something hardware related? LTE bands are the same.
6. Any other things i should know about? I tried to think about all the could-be roadblocks, but any other tip is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
1. This is my first OP device, could anyone please tell me step by step how to install OxygenOS?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7t-t3979213
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/stock-fastboot-flashable-images-oneplus-t3977623
2. Switching between HydrogenOS and OxygenOS, do i need to lock/unlock bootloader?
See first answer
3. Since the version i'm getting is CN 256GB, will the official EU OxygenOS build even work on the phone? Considering they only sell 128GB in EU. Won't it bug out?
Yes its work...
4. After i flash OxygenOS, will it just work normally as it would with EU phone? Support OTA? No other difference in functioning?
Yes works normal. OTA works.
5. Since the phone will be imported from China, will it have any IMEI issues or something hardware related? LTE bands are the same.
International version have 3 LTE Bands more (25,32,66 but im not sure) See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/oneplus-7t-hardware-variants-codenames-t3981187
6. Any other things i should know about? I tried to think about all the could-be roadblocks, but any other tip is greatly appreciated.
No...
Matija Gubec said:
1. This is my first OP device, could anyone please tell me step by step how to install OxygenOS?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-7t-t3979213
or here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/stock-fastboot-flashable-images-oneplus-t3977623
2. Switching between HydrogenOS and OxygenOS, do i need to lock/unlock bootloader?
See first answer
3. Since the version i'm getting is CN 256GB, will the official EU OxygenOS build even work on the phone? Considering they only sell 128GB in EU. Won't it bug out?
Yes its work...
4. After i flash OxygenOS, will it just work normally as it would with EU phone? Support OTA? No other difference in functioning?
Yes works normal. OTA works.
5. Since the phone will be imported from China, will it have any IMEI issues or something hardware related? LTE bands are the same.
International version have 3 LTE Bands more (25,32,66 but im not sure) See here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7t/how-to/oneplus-7t-hardware-variants-codenames-t3981187
6. Any other things i should know about? I tried to think about all the could-be roadblocks, but any other tip is greatly appreciated.
No...
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Thanks for your reply. Just so i understand, i'm not looking to root the phone nor do i want to mess with the bootloader. All i want to do once i get it is to flash stock OxygenOS, latest version and completely remove CN ROM. From other info i gathered while browsing google, OP phones are one of the only ones that allow to switch from CN to EU ROM seamlessly without messing with any commands or programs.
From what i understand, i need to enable some option in developer settings, then download EU ROM from oneplus website, then in phone settings go to update-local update and just select the downloaded EU Rom? Can you confirm if that's basically all there is to it?
Much appreciated!
Hey guys,
Let me start by saying I'm a total noob around this whole scene. I've tried to do what research I can to try and understand how to go forward, but I could use some of your expert advice.
I imported a CN version of the OnePlus 11 (PHB110). The device has been flashed to what I believe is an NA ROM of Oxygen os 13? It says my model number is CPH2451 in settings. I am currently on version CPH2451_11_A.06.
The problem is I cannot update the phone to A07 in the settings menu. It basically shows there is an update, and then says an error (image attached). I've tried resetting the update, restarting the phone and nothing appears to help.
I've also tried to go through Oxygen updater and using the incremental build with local update, and this also doesn't work.
I read somewhere that I have to wait for the full NA OTA A.07 to be released? Is this correct, and is there any guarantee I will be able to update?
Basically I want to know if I should try and return the device or not.
Really appreciate your thoughts into this.
Cheers guys.
You have root ?
When yes flash the stock init_boot.img
after that the update should work
And the usa have only very rarely times a full firmware pack
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
You have root ?
When yes flash the stock init_boot.img
after that the update should work
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Nah I don't have root. I've also never rooted or flashed before...
If I have to do so to make it work, then I guess I'll have to learn. Thanks mate.
Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full OS
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Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full OS
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full only for EU and india USA have no full pack
ChrisFeiveel84 said:
full only for EU and india USA have no full pack
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Ok
The problem is curious.
I bought one of the first Chinese ONEPLUS 11s with OS Color. It had the Chinese block of use.
I tried everything to remove it and I didn't succeed.
I sent the phone back and I'm still fighting for the return of the money paid.
Meanwhile, I bought an OP 11 CPH2451 dual SIM. he did the update to 07 without problems.
I bought the phone in the USA on Amazon.
The problem could be from your Chinese seller who repaired/modified a blocked Chinese phone and the intervention is not happy. Let's hope it's not like that.
First of all, check the Update settings.
If they are correct, you should resume uploading.
The second solution is to try the settings for Developer Activate. The third solution is to do a full reset, activate the developer and try again.
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Tray Oxigen updater APK
Set the Oxigen Updater to full
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Yeah I've tried this. It says that I am upto date on the stable brand, but there is an update when I swap to incremental.
[email protected] said:
Ok
The problem is curious.
I bought one of the first Chinese ONEPLUS 11s with OS Color. It had the Chinese block of use.
I tried everything to remove it and I didn't succeed.
I sent the phone back and I'm still fighting for the return of the money paid.
Meanwhile, I bought an OP 11 CPH2451 dual SIM. he did the update to 07 without problems.
I bought the phone in the USA on Amazon.
The problem could be from your Chinese seller who repaired/modified a blocked Chinese phone and the intervention is not happy. Let's hope it's not like that.
First of all, check the Update settings.
If they are correct, you should resume uploading.
The second solution is to try the settings for Developer Activate. The third solution is to do a full reset, activate the developer and try again.
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Thanks for the reply. Sorry you are still waiting for your money back.
How do I go about developer activate?
Go to Settings , About phone, find "Build nr". Tap on it 7 times. It will show that you are a developer now.
Go back to System and find "Developer Options". Do what you want in there.
Don't change what you don't know !
I have same issue, on op11 chinese version and global oxygen os preinstalled
Why do people import the chinese one? Does it do anything the US one doesn't?
whoamanwtf said:
Why do people import the chinese one? Does it do anything the US one doesn't?
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just cheaper
josip.2608 said:
just cheaper
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Isn't the Chinese also available with 512 gig storage??? Not sure if it's cheaper for me ATM but 512 gig isn't officially available in Canada (nor USA) for any amount of cash. I'd love to find an economical import of one were it a viable option... Not like I need it with only 60 gig used out of my 256 gig 1+7T...
wugga3 said:
Isn't the Chinese also available with 512 gig storage??? Not sure if it's cheaper for me ATM but 512 gig isn't officially available in Canada (nor USA) for any amount of cash. I'd love to find an economical import of one were it a viable option... Not like I need it with only 60 gig used out of my 256 gig 1+7T...
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I orderd 12/256 for 650 (had some discount)
Same issue. Found any fix for this? I downloaded the CPH2451_11_A.07 (incremental) from Oxygen OS Updater then used the One Plus updater apk to locally install it but it's does not work. Really need this update because the current system is buggy.
Just to be clear with everyone here with the CN version of phone not living in China. Once the phone leaves China, it stops being a phone. Nothing can be done to fix this that is free of charge. Also includes updates too.
brystfire08 said:
Same issue. Found any fix for this? I downloaded the CPH2451_11_A.07 (incremental) from Oxygen OS Updater then used the One Plus updater apk to locally install it but it's does not work. Really need this update because the current system is buggy.
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i think the one you trying to install would just be as buggy by design though, i haven't heard/experienced a single issue-free cos to oos conversion.
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Just to be clear with everyone here with the CN version of phone not living in China. Once the phone leaves China, it stops being a phone. Nothing can be done to fix this that is free of charge. Also includes updates too.
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Not true. Contact CS to open a RMA request. Mail your phone to local service center to unlock. Got mine "fixed" this way. I live in Canada.
Also region lock only applies if the phone is first activated in a different region, i.e. Insert a SIM card and connect to mobile network for the first time
Did you have to spend money to ship device since it was also part of the question.
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Not true. Contact CS to open a RMA request. Mail your phone to local service center to unlock. Got mine "fixed" this way. I live in Canada.
Also region lock only applies if the phone is first activated in a different region, i.e. Insert a SIM card and connect to mobile network for the first time
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Did you have to spend money to ship device since it was also part of the question.
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It's free. Even if you have to pay for shipping, what other choices do you have