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Hi,
I would like to buy this phone and get it shipped to the UK. I know about the lack of some UK bands and I am happy with it in my area. I have seen it on ali express and geekbuying but have no experience as to buying a phone from there and what import taxes they hit. Where would you recommend I get one?
I have sene it in a couple places:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Xia..._6&btsid=47921e20-e42d-4dc6-a153-d53e0513952a
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-5S-4GB-128GB-Smartphone---Gray-372738.html
I am assuming this phone is out yet? or are these just suppliers saying it wil eb a long delivery as they havnt got it yet?
Chris
Check out oppomart. They ship from EU so there shouldn't be import charges. $20 for shipping. They seem to have the best prices
Thanks, that does look like decent prices. Shame the grey isn't available yet. Have you used them before?
No haven't used them
I used oppomart to preorder the Redmi Pro.
It hadn't shipped 4 weeks after the shipping date published on the site (which also hadn't been updated) and I'd heard nothing from them. This was 6 weeks after I placed the preorder.
They were quick to refund and cancel the order on request though.
I would note that the seller you linked claims "Tariff Free" which may be customs related or may simply mean that it's a handset only (rather than carrier tied).
Top One will cover any EU (UK included) import fees (see here)
AliExpress claims it comes with a 1 year UK warranty, plus they're listed on a few UK cashback sites such as Quidco (7.5% off)
Try eglobalcentral.co.uk. I ordered my note 7 (yes i still refused to give up on it) from there and it arrived safely, very quick and with no custom taxes (their policy also states that they cover the cost of the custom taxes). But just have in mind that they are sending the phones from Hong Kong so if you need to return it or is faulty you have to pay for the posting cost. I also advice you to include mail insurance during checkout just to be sure.
I got my Mi 5 on the way to UK in the Mi Store (in shanghai) . But I have got Mi phones from Banggood and Aliexpress before so they are both good (this was when I was in NZ so idk import charges).
ermacwins said:
Check out oppomart. They ship from EU so there shouldn't be import charges. $20 for shipping. They seem to have the best prices
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i was quick to order from oppomart today, because the price is right! but after googling about their reputation, i'm now a bit weary i just threw money in the toilet
https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/www.oppomart.com
mixed reviews, but mostly very negative.
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Try eglobalcentral.co.uk. I ordered my note 7 (yes i still refused to give up on it) from there and it arrived safely, very quick and with no custom taxes (their policy also states that they cover the cost of the custom taxes). But just have in mind that they are sending the phones from Hong Kong so if you need to return it or is faulty you have to pay for the posting cost. I also advice you to include mail insurance during checkout just to be sure.
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Note 7 will not get any software updates as it's officially discontinued by Samsung.
blustere said:
Try eglobalcentral.co.uk. I ordered my note 7 (yes i still refused to give up on it) from there and it arrived safely, very quick and with no custom taxes (their policy also states that they cover the cost of the custom taxes). But just have in mind that they are sending the phones from Hong Kong so if you need to return it or is faulty you have to pay for the posting cost. I also advice you to include mail insurance during checkout just to be sure.
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You ordered a note 7? I think people is stupid. Better do what samsumg said: turn off your phone for your safety.
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You ordered a note 7? I think people is stupid. Better do what samsumg said: turn off your phone for your safety.
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No one is selling the note 7 now apparently so i wouldn't be able to order it from somewhere as they stopped the production. So when i said 'ordered" it man i meant pre-ordered and arrived on 2nd of September , the day of its release before anyone knew about the faulty batrery. But you are right about it not being safe and because they also restrict it on flights i decided to rerurn it back.
Has anyone been able to find a black/grey varient? All I keep finding is a pre order. Is the black version released yet?
from my searching around all i can find are silver so i think the rest have not been released yet.
Im in the UK and I think I'm gonna order from banggood today
I ordered mine from Geekbuying... was £316 for the 4gb/128gb version but they do take for ever to ship.
I dont mind waiting for slow mail that way you dont get stung with import duty into the UK.
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I ordered mine from Geekbuying... was £316 for the 4gb/128gb version but they do take for ever to ship.
I dont mind waiting for slow mail that way you dont get stung with import duty into the UK.
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Was that with any discount codes? And how secure are the slower mails? Can it still be tracked?
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Was that with any discount codes? And how secure are the slower mails? Can it still be tracked?
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Nope no codes just on sale http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-5S-4GB-128GB-Smartphone---Silver-372740.html
Yes its tracked you can also add insurance for £1.50
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Nope no codes just on sale http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-5S-4GB-128GB-Smartphone---Silver-372740.html
Yes its tracked you can also add insurance for £1.50
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How many days are you looking at?
Ordered Mi5s 64gb for about £255 from banggood. Hopefully shipped on time.
Have you all received your phones by now? And were they with original ROM or customized one?
Will mi6 sell the phone in europe? Now it's 500€ in ebay.de, Will it be cheaper? And does anybody know a website which sells mi6 for cheap and ships to germany
Try aliexpress
2499RMB in china ，And it in out-of-stock.you can buy it in alibaba taobao
You can check iBuyGou.com
I think this is the best reseller for EU. Mi6 64GB you can get for total 492$ (including shipping with DHL etc.)
bemolx said:
You can check iBuyGou.com
I think this is the best reseller for EU. Mi6 64GB you can get for total 492$ (including shipping with DHL etc.)
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I found mi6 in ibuygou for 400€, if i select EU packet shipping Will i get paid for tax or something like that or only shipping price?
EnesSastim said:
I found mi6 in ibuygou for 400€, if i select EU packet shipping Will i get paid for tax or something like that or only shipping price?
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There's an option on the checkout you can choose which is kind of insurance that if you'll be told to pay the tax they will give you the money back. It costs 5% of the order's value. It's explained better on their website.
Bought mine from AliExpress - Hong Kong Goldway. Payment cleared today, now processing. I'm in the UK. Paid £15 for DHL shipping. Asked for sealed box otherwise they open and flash global ROM. Be interesting to see how long it takes and if I have to pay customs charge/tax.
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bought my xiaomi mi6 through xiaomidevice.com, was handled very well and professionally.
KevinX89 said:
bought my xiaomi mi6 through xiaomidevice.com, was handled very well and professionally.
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Xiaomi's sales staff suggested not to buy on this site.
I want to buy from ibuygou, they say that their warehouse is in spain. Spain is in Europe so i can get it without tax i think
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Xiaomi's sales staff suggested not to buy on this site.
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I've already purchased two phones on this site, without any problems.
KevinX89 said:
I've already purchased two phones on this site, without any problems.
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So what? Everyone shouldn't buy phones from it.
EnesSastim said:
I want to buy from ibuygou, they say that their warehouse is in spain. Spain is in Europe so i can get it without tax i think
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can i trust ibuygou, is it good?
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can i trust ibuygou, is it good?
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Be careful, it's not an official store.
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Be careful, it's not an official store.
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But there aren't any official store in germany which sells xiaomi
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But there aren't any official store in germany which sells xiaomi
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Very sorry, please give Xiaomi a little time.
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Very sorry, please give Xiaomi a little time.
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Lol a little? They have only just started to sell in North America. Xiaomi won't be selling phones in Europe any time soon. You can bet on it.
My Mi6 just arrived from oppomart.com. We do not need Xiaomi shops in Europe if we can order from outside. The only problem is the VAT and customs fee.
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My Mi6 just arrived from oppomart.com. We do not need Xiaomi shops in Europe if we can order from outside. The only problem is the VAT and customs fee.
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Chinese enterprises are discriminated against by many governments, this is not Xiaomi's fault.
I sent a mail to ibuygou, they said that DHL is the best shipping and they are sending it as a gift so no taxes. I like it ?
Today is the day that the 6GB/128GB models are supposed to start shipping, has anyone got a notification yet?
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Today is the day that the 6GB/128GB models are supposed to start shipping, has anyone got a notification yet?
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Nothing yet on the blue one I ordered
I just bought it today in China (Beijing) at a Xiaomi store. It's fantastic.
Nobody has had a 6GB/128GB model ship yet then? Some people recieved notes on their orders saying it would ship on Friday. I recieved one 10 days ago saying it would ship next Wednesday.
I've given up on Aliexpress. I had 3 separate orders with Mi Global, HKG and Mi Store and they're useless at replying to messages and they won't give me a solid date for dispatch.
I've followed TechTablets' (YouTuber) advise and gone with Trading Shenhzen as they have stock of the 128GB gold/white model. The price + postage worked out a smidge higher but they actually respond to messages and they give you the option of the Chinese ROM or that bootleg "global" ROM. They're already processing my order which is fantastic considering I only ordered a few hours ago.
Black and Blue models out of stock there aswell though, cant stand gold phones.
I'm still waiting on my black 6gb/128gb from Mi Global Store on AliExpress. Ordered July 30. Haven't had any replies after they offered to compensate the delay with a free mi band 3. Basically, they, like the rest, did a pre-sale since this version only went live officially on August 10th on Xiaomi's website. I waited this long, so I'll keep waiting for a few more days. No other place has black or blue. I'm not a fan of white/gold either.
I have the phone 6GB+128GB, AMA
hanbaoquan15 said:
I have the phone 6GB+128GB, AMA
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Where did you get it and how was it delivered so quickly? Are you in Asia?
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Where did you get it and how was it delivered so quickly? Are you in Asia?
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I bought it while I was Beijing on Aug 10th, the day it came out in the store.
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I bought it while I was Beijing on Aug 10th, the day it came out in the store.
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Thanks, at least we know its actually been produced and sent out to stores then, Wednesday will be the end of the 2 weeks they asked me to wait, hopefully hear something in the next couple of days.
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Thanks, at least we know its actually been produced and sent out to stores then, Wednesday will be the end of the 2 weeks they asked me to wait, hopefully hear something in the next couple of days.
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Yep, I spoke to geekbuying. They don't get their pre-order stock until August 15th, so I think that's when online 6gb/128GB start shipping.
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I've given up on Aliexpress. I had 3 separate orders with Mi Global, HKG and Mi Store and they're useless at replying to messages and they won't give me a solid date for dispatch.
I've followed TechTablets' (YouTuber) advise and gone with Trading Shenhzen as they have stock of the 128GB gold/white model. The price + postage worked out a smidge higher but they actually respond to messages and they give you the option of the Chinese ROM or that bootleg "global" ROM. They're already processing my order which is fantastic considering I only ordered a few hours ago.
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Yes, Trading Shenhzen is the best shop IMO. Hong Kong Goldway at Aliexpress use to be great but not anymore.
I have mine being shipped to me now. I was able to buy it off China's biggest e-commerce website taobao, and have it shipped to me in Malaysia. Logistics is going to take some time, and I hope I can get it within a week or two.
186td said:
I have mine being shipped to me now. I was able to buy it off China's biggest e-commerce website taobao, and have it shipped to me in Malaysia. Logistics is going to take some time, and I hope I can get it within a week or two.
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Got a link to it on Taobao? I cant actually see it. Lots of cases already though, good to see.
Still waiting for my black 6/128 to be shipped from HK Goldway.
I was told on the 6th Aug that it would be "sometime next week".
Where I can buy or preorder 6/128 eu version with band 20 and lte 800?
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Where I can buy or preorder 6/128 eu version with band 20 and lte 800?
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All Mi Max 3 will have those bands. You can buy / preorder from AliExpress, Gearbest, Geekbuying, Honorbuy, etc., etc.
BUT currently only the Chinese ROM is available, global ROM is rumoured to be released soon.
What about the play store. Is it installed on the phone?
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What about the play store. Is it installed on the phone?
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Not on the Chinese ROM. Some resellers will install it before shipping but personally I would request them to leave the box sealed.
Hey folks.
Looking at picking up the Note 10+ 5G and while looking online I noticed that in the US Samsung is giving credit towards other purchases. In some parts of the world samsung is throwing in other goodies with the Note series.
Wondering if there is anything like that for the UK or does Samsung even do this for the UK market.
For me this will be a 2-3 yer phone so ticks a lot of
Boxes.
Anyone ordered theirs from the Samsung website?
Thanks.
Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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Thanks. Yep I’m feeling the same. Was hoping to pick up the 512gb but that’s been out of stock since launch. But seeing that I’m going to use a sd card either way I may just pull the plug on the 256 and use the £100 saved towards some cases...
Nothing for us UK buyers as usual, but if you have the Samsung members app on your phone there is currently a 50% off accessories code
What frustrates me is that the trade for a note 9 512gb version is the same as the note 9 128gb!!
Purchase price is £200 more, so why can't resale price be a little higher? No benefit in buying bigger with regards to resale it seems.
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Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
I am buying the 5G version from Samsung.com - the 512GB model isn't available for pre-order yet so will to go with 256GB.
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I managed to pre-order the 512gb 5G version but ordered it same night it was announced.
The only good deal Samsung do for the uk is the "Samsung upgrade program " which lets you buy the phone interest free credit and upgrade in 12 months
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invisiblesense said:
Sadly Samsung isn't offering any goodies other than the trade in your old phone offer for UK customers. US buyers seem to be getting a great deal as always.
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Same in France.
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I managed to pre-order the 512gb 5G version but ordered it same night it was announced.
The only good deal Samsung do for the uk is the "Samsung upgrade program " which lets you buy the phone interest free credit and upgrade in 12 months
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Lucky you! It came back in stock briefly and by the time I made up my mind stock was gone...
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What frustrates me is that the trade for a note 9 512gb version is the same as the note 9 128gb!!
Purchase price is £200 more, so why can't resale price be a little higher? No benefit in buying bigger with regards to resale it seems.
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Feel exactly the same. I also have the Note9 512GB, it's unfair that they're offering the same for 128 & 512gb versions.
Hi guys,
Where can I get the huawei mate 20 x (L29 version) for the cheapest anywhere to be shipped to NYC?
Someone suggested the UK site below. But I live in NYC and I dont know if its a legit site and if it's expensive to ship from UK to USA.
https://www.clove.co.uk/products/huawei-mate-20-x?variant=20736965509179
Hope you guys can help!
Swappa
deloj said:
Hi guys,
Where can I get the huawei mate 20 x (L29 version) for the cheapest anywhere to be shipped to NYC?
Someone suggested the UK site below. But I live in NYC and I dont know if its a legit site and if it's expensive to ship from UK to USA.
https://www.clove.co.uk/products/huawei-mate-20-x?variant=20736965509179
Hope you guys can help!
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I've got mine on Amazon.co.uk sold by Amazon for £449.
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I've got mine on Amazon.co.uk sold by Amazon for £449.
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I checked on that site but the cheapest was £499. Could you provide the exact url please?
deloj said:
I checked on that site but the cheapest was £499. Could you provide the exact url please?
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Just sent you a pm.......:good:
deloj said:
I checked on that site but the cheapest was £499. Could you provide the exact url please?
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This is the one I've got, got it for 449 a few days ago... right not is at 499 indeed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MWRGXZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Check the prices, will definitely go down since Mate 30 is around the corner.
Bought this one because of the low price and because it is sold by Amazon directly and not by a 3rd party.
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Swappa
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The most expensive [emoji1787]
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This is the one I've got, got it for 449 a few days ago... right not is at 499 indeed.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B07MWRGXZ2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Check the prices, will definitely go down since Mate 30 is around the corner.
Bought this one because of the low price and because it is sold by Amazon directly and not by a 3rd party.
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is it global or china model
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is it global or china model
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Global of course... you can't officially sell the China version in Europe... and Amazon can't afford to skip the regulations.
I bought mine in Hong Kong this Jan for 5000 hkd.
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deloj said:
Hi guys,
Where can I get the huawei mate 20 x (L29 version) for the cheapest anywhere to be shipped to NYC?
Someone suggested the UK site below. But I live in NYC and I dont know if its a legit site and if it's expensive to ship from UK to USA.
https://www.clove.co.uk/products/huawei-mate-20-x?variant=20736965509179
Hope you guys can help!
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but arent you worried about the ban or google services stopping etc ? what makes the device worth buying for you despite all the drama going on ?
just looking for another prespective bc i also wanna buy the phone but waiting to see mate 30x and also have lots of concerns
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but arent you worried about the ban or google services stopping etc ? what makes the device worth buying for you despite all the drama going on ?
just looking for another prespective bc i also wanna buy the phone but waiting to see mate 30x and also have lots of concerns
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The Google Services will do not work on new Phones like the Mate 30 Series,on older Phones it works like the Mate 20X.
If you can install the Google Services i do not know.
I have a Honor Note 10 RVL09 (China Version)without Google Apps but i can install it after.
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The Google Services will do not work on new Phones like the Mate 30 Series,on older Phones it works like the Mate 20X.
If you can install the Google Services i do not know.
I have a Honor Note 10 RVL09 (China Version)without Google Apps but i can install it after.
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Very confused. Why wont google servs work on the mate 30 series? That makes 0 sense.
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deloj said:
Very confused. Why wont google servs work on the mate 30 series? That makes 0 sense.
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Huawei did not get a license from google because of Trump
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https://www.theverge.com/2019/8/28/20837492/huawei-mate-30-no-google-apps-launch-play-store-trump-white-house-ban
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Huawei did not get a license from google because of Trump
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So should I not get a huawei mate 20 x now since there may be a chance it can be blacklisted too?
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Just do it. I just traded it for my p30 pro. Will miss the 50x zoom. But I got a massive screen, better battery life, headphone jack and dual speaker.
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Just do it. I just traded it for my p30 pro. Will miss the 50x zoom. But I got a massive screen, better battery life, headphone jack and dual speaker.
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from where did you get it and is it global or chinese ? price ?
deloj said:
So should I not get a huawei mate 20 x now since there may be a chance it can be blacklisted too?
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The Mate 20x has the license and all the other phones that are now on the market.
And nothing happened.
Only the new Phones do not get a license is the current state.
You can buy it and I would buy it again
Argos have it on sale for £499 squids
Should be on taobao.com
But it all are chinese version