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Hi folks.
Being long time user of HTC Desire, I'm finally looking for a proper replacement device (Desire still alive and kicking, thanks for asking ) and yes, I'm HTC fanboy.
I live in Croatia and I'm looking at M8 developer edition from htc.com.us, main reason being its unavailability in Europe. I can get it via friend who lives in US. Another reason is that here in Croatia there's only 16GB version available in stores. I'm not a developer though, but I want to be able to root it easily if I want to. I do have some experience with it by rooting and tweaking my Desire.
Now, my specific need is audio quality in video recording in low light and loud sound environment because I work in live music / touring business and I attend lots of concerts. The other thing is that I like to take pictures while on the road, through moving vehicle window. Even though many people ***** about M8's camera low specs (low MP, that is), according to real users experience I still think that M8 can comply my needs well because I use these videos and photos mostly for personal use and social pages.
But there are few things for which I need advice:
1. Am I right thinking that M8 will do well for my specific needs mentioned above? Can someone please post some videos from concerts and/or pictures of fast-moving objects?
2. As US and Europe use different voltage in power grid (110V vs 220V), can I simply use the charger from my old Desire to charge M8 normally?
3. Will the warranty (not necessarily HTC Advantage, just usual and general 2-years international warranty in case of defected device) be valid in Europe? There is official HTC service center here in Croatia but for proper answer from them I need to give them IMEI No of the device, which I obviously don't have yet. I know this is a tough one but someone out there might know the answer.
4. I like dot view case a lot, but its hinge issue and price tag keeps me on the fence for it, please advice with your experience with it..
5. Do I really need developer edition or I'll be fine with just unlocked device considering that their price is the same?
6. Excuse my english if it's no good, it's not my mother tongue
7. Any answer and advice will be highly appreciated
Thanks in advance
2. Not recommended. The standard M8 charger provides up to 1.5A, and I'm pretty sure your old Desire charger doesn't. This will result in longer charging times. All chargers work with both 110V and 220V, and both 50Hz and 60Hz. So you can use the standard M8 US charger in your country with a simple adapter (just to make it physically fit your wall outlet).
5. The Developer Edition comes with an unlocked bootloader, while the "regular" carrier-unlocked edition doesn't. That's pretty much the whole difference between them. Since you know that unlocking the bootloader yourself is not such a big deal, I'd say it doesn't really matter which of them you choose.
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2. Not recommended. The standard M8 charger provides up to 1.5A, and I'm pretty sure your old Desire charger doesn't. This will result in longer charging times. All chargers work with both 110V and 220V, and both 50Hz and 60Hz. So you can use the standard M8 US charger in your country with a simple adapter (just to make it physically fit your wall outlet).
5. The Developer Edition comes with an unlocked bootloader, while the "regular" carrier-unlocked edition doesn't. That's pretty much the whole difference between them. Since you know that unlocking the bootloader yourself is not such a big deal, I'd say it doesn't really matter which of them you choose.
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thanks
I just checked my Desire charger and yes, input voltage is 100-240V and 50-60Hz, but the output is 5V and 1A. Generally I don't mind that much about charging times because I usually charge it overnight and as I already have the adapter for US plug type, this revelation definitely solves one of my worries.
I will also go for developer edition then, I like my devices factory clean and ready to be used in its full potential.
NoobVulgaris said:
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I just checked my Desire charger and yes, input voltage is 100-240V and 50-60Hz, but the output is 5V and 1A. Generally I don't mind that much about charging times because I usually charge it overnight and as I already have the adapter for US plug type, this revelation definitely solves one of my worries.
I will also go for developer edition then, I like my devices factory clean and ready to be used in its full potential.
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Buy the WWE international version - it's unbranded, clean and factory state from the get-go. Unlock the bootloader/use S-OFF. - Then if you choose convert it to a dev edition if that's what you truly want.
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Buy the WWE international version - it's unbranded, clean and factory state from the get-go. Unlock the bootloader/use S-OFF. - Then if you choose convert it to a dev edition if that's what you truly want.
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hmm.. can you please post a link for that version, preferably of online store? I can't find any.
I was looking at htc.com only as I don't trust resellers too much and only unbranded versions there are unlocked and DevEd so I was just choosing between those two.
Besides, $700 directly from HTC is quite different than €700 - its price in EU, but I'm still worried about warranty issue. I probably won't root it right away, I just want to be safe in case of defected device.
hey guys, sorry for the bump, I'm running out of time on this..
So, I live in Europe and I want to buy developer edition (or unlocked/unbranded one) M8 straight from htc USA but I'm worried about the warranty.
Does anyone knows will the warranty (not necessarily HTC Advantage, just usual and general 2-years warranty in case of defected device) be valid in EU? I asked HTC customer support about this but no answer from them. I don't want to end up with $700 paper weight by getting faulty device.
thanks
Pretty sure it's a US-only warranty as it's a US-only model
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Pretty sure it's a US-only warranty as it's a US-only model
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Shouldn't it be international version coz it's not available anywhere else?
What about unlocked/unbranded version? Would that one be a wiser choice for me?
thanks
NoobVulgaris said:
Shouldn't it be international version coz it's not available anywhere else?
What about unlocked/unbranded version? Would that one be a wiser choice for me?
thanks
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The 'Developer Edition' M8 is the US version of the International unbranded M8, for those not wanting to buy through a carrier. The US is a different beast when it comes to mobile phones. If you're in the EU, get the unbranded EU model as the warranty is then valid and you'll get updates in a timely manner (probably quicker than the US phones!)
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The 'Developer Edition' M8 is the US version of the International unbranded M8, for those not wanting to buy through a carrier. The US is a different beast when it comes to mobile phones. If you're in the EU, get the unbranded EU model as the warranty is then valid and you'll get updates in a timely manner (probably quicker than the US phones!)
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Trust me, I would if 700 USD (in US) would be the same as 700 € (in Europe) or even 790 € (in my country). That's no less than 250-370 USD difference so you see why I'm exploring this option to get the phone, even if I don't get the updates instantly...
Then get it. Just don't brick it
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Then get it. Just don't brick it
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no way.. I won't even touch it, I'll frame it and hang it on my wall
seriously, maybe I will root it some day, but for now I just want a device that works fine and to be safe with possible defects.
Been trying to get the damn OTG thing to work, but no luck. After a lot of searching around XDA forums, among other places, came to the realisation that only the official OnePlus MicroUSB to Type-C adapter supports OTG. Too bad they don't sell them anymore and I can't find any elsewhere online.
They do sell a newer version for the OP3 on their online store and I was wondering if that would work too. I ask because I've already got a thousand cables and adapters I've tried that didn't work, so I don't wanna drop any more cash on this.
Tried to contact OP support and they didn't really seem to understand what I wanted and just said it would work "because it's USB Type-C". Yeah, so were all the other damn cables I bought.
TL;DR: Would a OnePlus 3 USB Type-C OTG adapter work for OnePlus 2?
UPDATE: Original Xiaomi USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter works.
https://www.tinydeal.com/original-xi...-p-156512.html
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Been trying to get the damn OTG thing to work, but no luck. After a lot of searching around XDA forums, among other places, came to the realisation that only the official OnePlus MicroUSB to Type-C adapter supports OTG. Too bad they don't sell them anymore and I can't find any elsewhere online.
They do sell a newer version for the OP3 on their online store and I was wondering if that would work too. I ask because I've already got a thousand cables and adapters I've tried that didn't work, so I don't wanna drop any more cash on this.
Tried to contact OP support and they didn't really seem to understand what I wanted and just said it would work "because it's USB Type-C". Yeah, so were all the other damn cables I bought.
TL;DR: Would a OnePlus 3 USB Type-C OTG adapter work for OnePlus 2?
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Hi!
My bro had a 1+2, he bought an USB cable Type-C OTH from OnePlus store... he had tried to connect an USB several times, but it doesn't work :'(
OK awesome, so basically stay the f*** away from OP in the future is the lesson here.
Hi there, in my fourth purchase of OTG have purchased a fully compatabile one for my OP2. I am finally able to connect with out any issues. I have purchased it from Indian ebay for ₹68/- only. But works like a champ. The model or company name is MX in caps written on the OTG which is black in colour.
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When i bought my OnePlus 2 i purchased the microusb otg cable and the microusb to type c adapter and have no issues with it working. it could be a a possible compatibility issue or maybe the rom you're on doesn't support otg.
Hello. I'm from India too. I'm not finding any product branded as MX. I would really appreciate if you can share the link form where you bought it.
Thanks in advance
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CrazyArjun said:
Hi there, in my fourth purchase of OTG have purchased a fully compatabile one for my OP2. I am finally able to connect with out any issues. I have purchased it from Indian ebay for ₹68/- only. But works like a champ. The model or company name is MX in caps written on the OTG which is black in colour.
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Hello. I'm from India too. I'm not finding any product branded as MX. I would really appreciate if you can share the link form where you bought it.
Thanks in advance
Hello. I'm from India too. I'm not finding any product branded as MX. I would really appreciate if you can share the link form where you bought it.
Thanks in advance
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https://m.ebay.in/itm/MX-USB-Type-C...e-1S-Nexus-6P-MX-3599-/272521534975?hash=MQ==
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https://m.ebay.in/itm/MX-USB-Type-C...e-1S-Nexus-6P-MX-3599-/272521534975?hash=MQ==
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Thanks, ordered! will report back
Works like a charm! I believe you should create a special thread for this cause i believe, there are many people in India who would like to have a fully functional Converter at such a cheap price. Thanks a lot. you just made my Device complete buy giving it OTG Support
tbiwalkar said:
Thanks, ordered! will report back
Works like a charm! I believe you should create a special thread for this cause i believe, there are many people in India who would like to have a fully functional Converter at such a cheap price. Thanks a lot. you just made my Device complete buy giving it OTG Support
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Which ROM are you using for your device?
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https://m.ebay.in/itm/MX-USB-Type-C...e-1S-Nexus-6P-MX-3599-/272521534975?hash=MQ==
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Really worked lol I never thought a cheap otg like this will work thanks a lot for sharing
Everything is working
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killmachine9 said:
Which ROM are you using for your device?
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Tried and worked on LineageOS 14.1, Stock OOS , and MIUI
Little update, in case anyone else is looking for OTG support the Original Xiaomi USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter works. They're a *bleep* to find in Europe, but you can get them on tinydeal (ships from China)
https://www.tinydeal.com/original-xiaomi-usb-type-to-micro-usb-adapter-p-156512.html
Came to the UK in less than 2 weeks with the cheapest shipping option (also free shipping available, but would've taken more than 2 weeks).
Thanksyou for letting me know. I am Happy that it is worked for you.
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Did/does it work when your in TWRP? Thanks
Ordered it from here http://www.amazon.in/Original-XiaoMi-adapter-Female-Connector/dp/B01L3N6B00 based on the reviews posted on that page!
Hope it works
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Just tried it and yeah it works in TWRP too
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bumblecorn said:
Little update, in case anyone else is looking for OTG support the Original Xiaomi USB Type-C to Micro USB Adapter works. They're a *bleep* to find in Europe, but you can get them on tinydeal (ships from China)
https://www.tinydeal.com/original-xiaomi-usb-type-to-micro-usb-adapter-p-156512.html
Came to the UK in less than 2 weeks with the cheapest shipping option (also free shipping available, but would've taken more than 2 weeks).
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I have it, it works, but it is only more annoying since that part is large and straight under the phone
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I use this with no issue as I can use any MicroUSB otg adapters with it and can charge the phone via MicroUSB cables in a pinch
https://www.amazon.com/Anker-Adapter-Converts-Resistor-ChromeBook/dp/B01AHKYIRS
Hey guys, i know the lava red edition is only available in china soon.
Do you think there is any chance we can get this edition in europe?
I thought, maybe ordering it through vpn??
Also im interested when this edition will be released.
Any help would be appreciated
I'm sure you'd be able to see the red OnePlus with a vpn but I don't think you'll be able to ship it out to where you actually are. I could be wrong though
Living in China, I ordered mine this sunday.
Do you think it's exactly the same build than the normal 5t?
I mean, can I install the O2 OS of the normal 5t version in it?
Orochimaru94 said:
Living in China, I ordered mine this sunday.
Do you think it's exactly the same build than the normal 5t?
I mean, can I install the O2 OS of the normal 5t version in it?
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Do you think there is a limit date where you cant buy the red model anymore?
janis_dschi said:
Do you think there is a limit date where you cant buy the red model anymore?
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Since it's a limited edition, I think yes.
When ? I don't know
And maybe they willl realeased in Global if people complain a lots
How I can see the build number? To check if I can use the same Rom as the normal 5t?
Orochimaru94 said:
Since it's a limited edition, I think yes.
When ? I don't know
And maybe they willl realeased in Global if people complain a lots
How I can see the build number? To check if I can use the same Rom as the normal 5t?
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I hope people will complain
How you can see your build number: go to settings - scroll down to about phone - the build number should be written there. But i think it doesnt matter. You can in install every custom rom also on the red model because you have the same hardware
Oneplus 5t lava red received !
The package is exactly the same as the normale 5t. Even the quick guide is the global one with many different languages.
I just downloaded the global Rom and it works
This phone is very gorgeous btw
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Oneplus 5t lava red received !
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Do you know if I can buy this version also in stores in china or only online? I go next week to Guangzhou and Shenzen and would love to buy it.
Mike
I am not sure, but maybe you can still buy it in the offcial site;
If not, maybe in jd.com but it will be a little be more expensive
Orochimaru94 said:
I am not sure, but maybe you can still buy it in the offcial site;
If not, maybe in jd.com but it will be a little be more expensive
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Another question. If im able to order the red model, do you think warranty is the same although i live in germany where you only get the black models? Do you see any difference on your warranty paper inside your oneplus package?
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Another question. If im able to order the red model, do you think warranty is the same although i live in germany where you only get the black models? Do you see any difference on your warranty paper inside your oneplus package?
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Will you use a VPN for your shipment address too? I don't think that will work. Still in Europe you will have 2 years warranty if it has CE (i doubt china versions has it)
Two years ago, I did buy a Mate 8 in China. But Huawei Switzerland told me, they can not offer waranty for this device, because I did buy it in China and not in Switzerland. Therefore it would be interessting to know how Oneplus is handling waranty with devices which are bought outside of your home country.
Mike
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Two years ago, I did buy a Mate 8 in China. But Huawei Switzerland told me, they can not offer waranty for this device, because I did buy it in China and not in Switzerland. Therefore it would be interessting to know how Oneplus is handling waranty with devices which are bought outside of your home country.
Mike
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I wrote onplus Germany on Facebook but they didnt answer yet. But i think i have no warranty because its a red edition..
janis_dschi said:
I wrote onplus Germany on Facebook but they didnt answer yet. But i think i have no warranty because its a red edition..
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I had to contact oneplus live support. They told me what i expected.. No warranty on red 5t in other countries than china.
I got a red DBrand skin for my 5T and it looks sweet!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/mXLMSx2LWQXS0Z8t1
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When i order oneplus devices from amazon or somewhere else, do i have 2 years warranty although i didnt order it from the official oneplus site?
i just got my 5T lava red yesterday, i bought it from reseller in my country. now it's already rooted and customized. every custom rom is working fine, i think the only difference is just the color and factory rom u got. i personally think this color is totally gorgeous. maybe the best smartphone color i've ever seen!!! well, i just hope the next oneplus lava red would have grey/titanium accent button
I got my lava red op5t today and I'm in the u.s using it on TMobile and everything is working smooth, I don't even wanna use my note 8 no more lol
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What are the differences among the Official Chinese ROM vs Official Global and EU ROM? Which is best for someone living in NYC?
deloj said:
What are the differences among the Official Chinese ROM vs Official Global and EU ROM? Which is best for someone living in NYC?
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China - bloatware - no need
Global - useless - no need
Eu - everything global has and more regarding updates, root ability, and twrp working without issues.
EU. Plain and simple. Anyone tells you otherwise, they haven't tested enough.
opasha said:
China - bloatware - no need
Global - useless - no need
Eu - everything global has and more regarding updates, root ability, and twrp working without issues.
EU. Plain and simple. Anyone tells you otherwise, they haven't tested enough.
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Hi opasha,
Appreciate that. But I need to touch on something I asked you before. I researched the xiaomi mi a2. It works on verizon flawlessly even when verizon implies it may not work on their network. In like manner and the fact that both phones are xiaomi, do you think the mi max 3 can still work on verizon?
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Hi opasha,
Appreciate that. But I need to touch on something I asked you before. I researched the xiaomi mi a2. It works on verizon flawlessly even when verizon implies it may not work on their network. In like manner and the fact that both phones are xiaomi, do you think the mi max 3 can still work on verizon?
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I believe you. You'll have to be the tester then.
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I believe you. You'll have to be the tester then.
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Yes. I'll have to test it out. Will let you know when I get the phone. Thanks again for your help opasha.
I've got to be honest , with the options for Miracast ( built in) and Chromecast ( using apps) i would have thought plugging in a phone these days is a bit superfluouse. I've been using both to cast my phone to a Projector ,TV and Speakers, and have not even thought about USB 3 leads now.
Jaberwocky64 said:
I've got to be honest , with the options for Miracast ( built in) and Chromecast ( using apps) i would have thought plugging in a phone these days is a bit superfluouse. I've been using both to cast my phone to a Projector ,TV and Speakers, and have not even thought about USB 3 leads now.
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No offense. I appreciate your feedback. But I think you commented in the wrong thread bro.
Yep...looking at it now..i did..sorry about that.
Or is silver really available for EVR-L29?
Available in silver right here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Mat...cdecb9854:m:mbmVlXzSrP9-WyZWmeS0z2w:rk:1:pf:0
I just bought a blue from him. I've purchased a mate 8, p9 and p9 pro from this seller before. I debated hard on buying silver but for every picture I saw where it looked silver, I saw two more where it looked too purple.
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Available in silver right here. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Huawei-Mat...cdecb9854:m:mbmVlXzSrP9-WyZWmeS0z2w:rk:1:pf:0
I just bought a blue from him. I've purchased a mate 8, p9 and p9 pro from this seller before. I debated hard on buying silver but for every picture I saw where it looked silver, I saw two more where it looked too purple.
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Yeap, that's the one I was going to buy but I was certain only blue is available for EVR-L29. All the other sellers online (ebay, amazon, wondamobil, etc...) only do EVR-L29 in blue. He's the only one doing silver. Interesting.
Got it in silver bought it from mobyshop Singapore they have international shipping methods.
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Got it in silver bought it from mobyshop Singapore they have international shipping methods.
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Could you put a picture of the silver i look online but it's always d stock photo, nobody even shows the silver one in reviews
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Could you put a picture of the silver i look online but it's always d stock photo, nobody even shows the silver one in reviews
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Ye you often see the blue one or china version in silver, there are some reviews from South Asian regions youtubers where you can sometimes see a view of it.
Not really good at photos and still have the back film on the phone but you can get an idea :
https://imgur.com/a/mO4eSJW
found a video with good enough quality to get a view of the color : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZXmQ5nxz3U
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Or is silver really available for EVR-L29?
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I’ve never seen it in any color but blue from a legitimate site
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I’ve never seen it in any color but blue from a legitimate site
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Exactly my thoughts
It depends on the region it's sold in. I know in Malaysia it's sold in both blue and silver, while in Hong Kong it's in blue only.
Silver does exist, it's just more rare.
SmartPhonesFan said:
it is not rare .. on aliex all sellers selling both colors ..https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesal...SB_20190105155045&SearchText=HUAWEI+MATE+20+X
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I'm referring to EVR-L29, the global model.
Not EVR-AL00 the mainland China model. EVR-AL00 comes in more configurations. Silver, blue, 128G, 256G.
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they will flash global firmware onto china fw ... just mention it to them ..
or go even here u will find 4 sellers with L29 -silver ... https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_sacat=0&_nkw=huawei+mate+20+x&_sop=16
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Rebranding a Chinese Mate 20 series phone isn't possible. They will probably add play store, but that's the extent of what they can do.
who cares about the color? I assume you will throw a case on it anyway... ?
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Man don't play smart boy .. I am telling you they can .. for $60 on top.. It is your fault you not reading my threads ..
Don't say ''not possible'' everything is possible !
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/guyyyz-revolutionary-message-flashing-t3884202
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It's not. Trust me. My full time job is reverse-engineering Huawei devices.
Many of the Chinese resellers who rebrand phones are my customers.
If someone tells you it is, they're mistaken. They're either scamming you, or they don't realize the changes in oeminfo for the Kirin 980 generation of phones. The oeminfo is encrypted/signed for each individual device, and modifying the regional branding isn't possible. Having a fully rebranded device isn't possible. Nobody has developed a way to do it, and sadly, it's looking unlikely to be able to fully rebrand the phone.
I'm only telling you to help you not get scammed. I'll be very impressed if you prove me wrong.
Do you have such a device in-hand? A screenshot of the About Phone screen?
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I don't think they lying.. chinese can do anything .. and u can buy any tools and readers .. They will be probably removing chip on the phone flashing it with global rom with special tool connected to laptop using windows ..
you have to START BELIEVE
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It's not an issue of being able to write to the memory of the phone. Anyone can do this with an unlocked bootloader. The issue is the regional branding of the phone, and the inability to change it from all/cn to something else due to device-specific signing/encryption.
It's fine if you don't believe me, but I think you will be disappointed with what happens if you trust they can do it.
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man absolutely no .. huawei /honor just making one production line where motherboards goes through the manuf. process and at the end of the line
they have PC and already set which firmware will goes to which piece or batches .. and worker just will flash it he has 3 ROMs global /EU and china ..
branding or region that is irrelevant..
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It seems that you have been very, very badly misinformed about both Huawei's production process and the relevancy of region/branding. Still, I'm very interested to see what the reseller ends up doing, so please let us know.
I did a quick search for EVR-L29 Malaysia and did come up with a midnight blue or phantom silver for sale on Expansys.
Ye Malaysia and Singapore are the only known regions that i know of which have both color EVR-L29, I'm not sure about 3rd party sellers, if it's true or not but since i bought it from an official seller/store, i have the phone and it's legit EVR-L29 phantom silver but not sure about the others. You're also covered with the 2 years Huawei warranty + mpen and smart cover free (maybe a limited time offer).
Most EVR-L29 from resellers are coming from HK supply and HK only have Blue for now in global version, that's why you see most of the time Blue ones.