Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...
Benjiro said:
Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...
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I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE
Flavio said:
I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE
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How are you liking the X2? THe 703-L is the Chinese version, I believe (Honor X2)? Or is it configured for the European market (Google Play installed, default language is not Mandarin, etc.?)
So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.
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So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.
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Thanks for the feedback. Couple of questions for you:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.
The back of the phone says Honor.
The phone is SIM unlocked. I meant the code for unlocking the bootloader.
I don't use the stock browser but Chrome.
There is a setting called Application Display effect where you can force apps to shrink. You can set this globally or per app.
For example if you enable this for Flipboard it will open in tablet mode.
aniym said:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
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Honor is just the name used for the Mediapad X2 in China. So if you have a version with Honor on the back, its the "Chinese" ( 03 ) version. From technical specs the only real difference between the 3 version is a differences in the LTE frequency support.
aniym said:
Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
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The code that people are requesting is the ability to access the bootloader so they can run custom roms on it. In simple terms Huawei sends you the ability to root the entire device so you can run anything you want on it. Unlike plenty of other phone's where you need to do tricks or use bugs to get complete access.
aniym said:
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.
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A quick way to compare is to look up the X1, where there are more examples out from. The X2 is technically just a X1 with a upgraded SOC. All the other components are the same. The upgrade fixes the only negative thing about the X1 ( the "slow(er)" and outdated A9 cores ).
For comparing to other phone's use this tool:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...iaPad-X1,Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra/phones/8427,7883
Try the "VIEW LAYERED" option at the bottom to compare screen sizes.
If you want i can post tomorrow or Friday a few pictures comparing the Sony Z Ultra vs the X2. My X2 is going to be delivered tomorrow and i still have my ZU for a few more days.
I have searched ALL the web but nothing. Is there anybody who can help?
Read Honor 5c forum!
Are you happy with the phone? Is performance and camera OK?
I want to buy the GT3 or P9 lite, but not sure witch one!!?
GT3 = GR5 mini = P9 Lite
j0a0 said:
Read Honor 5c forum!
Are you happy with the phone? Is performance and camera OK?
I want to buy the GT3 or P9 lite, but not sure witch one!!?
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Watssssssss up?!
Hey pal you are the only one who replied; so tanx. Eventually I discovered that GT3 is GR5 mini which is the new design of P9 Lite of 2016 (let's keep it a secret" . As a PERSIAN proverb says "When A Mystery Gets Solved Gets Easy!". So just do what ever you do for rooting P9 lite for rooting GT3 - Gr5 mini.
But about your Inquiry :EVERYTHING is great exept microphone, The mic is terrible.
FingerPrint Scanner is EXTRAORDINARYYYYYYYYYYYYYY.
Thanks. The Huawei is a good brand but confused about the phones model and names... Apparently it changes the names in diferentes countries...
Did you discover custom ROMs for the GT3? Have you information about official update for nougat?
This phone in my country is 70€ less than the p9 lite...
30$
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Thanks. The Huawei is a good brand but confused about the phones model and names... Apparently it changes the names in diferentes countries...
Did you discover custom ROMs for the GT3? Have you information about official update for nougat?
This phone in my country is 70€ less than the p9 lite...
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It is 30 US Dollars Cheaper than P9lite. No custom Roms Yet. but really something.
By the way do you know a good bluetooth handsfree which is compatible with windows PCs and Android Phones at the same time???
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It is 30 US Dollars Cheaper than P9lite. No custom Roms Yet. but really something.
By the way do you know a good bluetooth handsfree which is compatible with windows PCs and Android Phones at the same time???
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Sorry, no. My car came with Bluetooth handsfree... Never need one!
If it receives Android 7 probably I will buy it. Let's see...
Thanks for sharing information.
interesting
Now I understand that the GT3 is the same as the GR5 mini. Will be the same process of rooteo oh the rom, I will also continue investigating the root mode of this model.
rmoso said:
Now I understand that the GT3 is the same as the GR5 mini. Will be the same process of rooteo oh the rom, I will also continue investigating the root mode of this model.
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Please i have the same proplem in rooting gt3 did u found asolution
Hi all guys!
I am considering to get the Nokia 7 however I am still not 100% sure because of the non-localization it provides. I would appreciate if you could answer some of my questions to help me out decide:
1. Is the stock rom multilanguage? If not, is there a multilanguage rom to be flashed?
2. What about the band 20 (800mhz)? Did anyobody realize if it is a hardware limitation or only software (i see that in a few Xiaomi devices like the Mi 5c they managed to unlock it). Is anybody working on it?
3. What should one do to localize it in Europe? Installing Playstore, G services and gapps?
Basically, would you recommend it as a good buy in Europe? I really like it more than the Nokia 7+ because of its form factor.
Thanks to all of those who will help me out
Hi Andy, I bought it on LightintheBox, I did not know the phone, but I got it anyway because I liked it. Now I need China Rom to enable updates from HMD GLOBAL. They told me it's Global version, but it's really raw as an operating system. This Global version does not update. For now is not good for Europe without updates. I'm living in Italy so there is no band 20 (800mhz).
Hi Andy,
I brought mine from coolicool last month and
1. yes, it does come with a multilanguage rom... which cannot be stock because that is chinese+english only. upon startup the phone lapses into an endless "checking for updates" cycle but it can be circumvented (see above topic) after which it works normally.
2. B20 (800mhz) does not seem to be supported by the hardware. that said, the phone works flawlessy on both 3G and 4G (vodafone), handles wifi and data well, comes with google's basics installed and downdoads/updates apps via playstore as it should.
3. based on my (limited) experience, i do recommend it.
pros: well designed and built, runs smoothly, no bloatware, bargain for USD 250
cons: not exactly international (might not see the android 8 update already out for the chinese version), system takes up 17GB (!) of internal memory
nokia 7
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Hi all guys!
I am considering to get the Nokia 7 however I am still not 100% sure because of the non-localization it provides. I would appreciate if you could answer some of my questions to help me out decide:
1. Is the stock rom multilanguage? If not, is there a multilanguage rom to be flashed?
2. What about the band 20 (800mhz)? Did anyobody realize if it is a hardware limitation or only software (i see that in a few Xiaomi devices like the Mi 5c they managed to unlock it). Is anybody working on it?
3. What should one do to localize it in Europe? Installing Playstore, G services and gapps?
Basically, would you recommend it as a good buy in Europe? I really like it more than the Nokia 7+ because of its form factor.
Thanks to all of those who will help me out
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hi i bought a nokia 7 global rom from china and the rom causes a lot of problems .So i advise you to go for the chinese/english version and get ota updates and install google play apk file.Now i have flashed back to stock firmware(chinese/english) and now the phone works properly on android 8.1.0. .About band 20 i think is working
here in sweden as far as i know.I think it is a good buy if it is on stock rom(chinese/english) version so good luck
I recently bought a vivo nex s from eBay it’s the Chinese version. I love the phone but noticed I can’t update my apps that I download off the play store. Should I sell it on eBay and just get the global or keep the China version and use APK mirror
I heard the app situation you're experiencing is due to the last update Vivo released.
Us with international models are not experiencing this as that update hasn't rolled out to us yet.
One solution is to download Aptoid and use that for application download and updates.
Under any circumstance i would opt for the international version if I were you.
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I heard the app situation you're experiencing is due to the last update Vivo released.
Us with international models are not experiencing this as that update hasn't rolled out to us yet.
One solution is to download Aptoid and use that for application download and updates.
Under any circumstance i would opt for the international version if I were you.
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New update and Play Store crash solved. 1.18.4 version.
I am Interested in getting the VIVO Nex but I am wondering what are the software differences between the Chines and the international versions are?
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I am Interested in getting the VIVO Nex but I am wondering what are the software differences between the Chines and the international versions are?
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Too much:
- Vivo account only with chinese number phone
- Not Play Store preinstalled
- Too much trouble with notifications and Permissions
- A lot of stuff chinese garbage
and more...
With time and patient all works, but it isn´t easier that Global Rom.
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Too much:
- Vivo account only with chinese number phone
- Not Play Store preinstalled
- Too much trouble with notifications and Permissions
- A lot of stuff chinese garbage
and more...
With time and patient all works, but it isn´t easier that Global Rom.
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So it would just be easier to get the global Rom then? What about Jovi, i have heard that that's only in Mandarin? Or does the global Rom just use google assistant?
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So it would just be easier to get the global Rom then? What about Jovi, i have heard that that's only in Mandarin? Or does the global Rom just use google assistant?
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For me its better Global ROM. In Global, dont use Jovi, instead use Google assistant.
Can anyone show what languages are on global version?
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Can anyone show what languages are on global version?
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Language: Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong SAR), English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan), Tibetan (China), Uyghur (China), Filipino, Lao, Malay, Burmese (ZG), Thai, Hindi, Indonesian, Vietnamese, Russian, Khmer, Arabic, French, Nepali, Bengali, German, Dutch, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, Urdu, Assamese, Oriya, Sanskrit, Gujarati, Kannada, Marathi, Malayalam, Maithili, Punjabi, Sinhalese, Telugu, Tamil, Spanish (Latino American), Portuguese (Brasil), Burmese (MM), Korean, Japanese
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Too much:
- Vivo account only with chinese number phone
- Not Play Store preinstalled
- Too much trouble with notifications and Permissions
- A lot of stuff chinese garbage
and more...
With time and patient all works, but it isn´t easier that Global Rom.
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https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html?wid=1349303
this is the link to get the global one i have the china version and just ordered this due to its better to use not that their is anything wrong with the china version, you just have to do the google install manually i would recommend ordering this asap since it is 20 percent off !
Chris dipo said:
https://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html?wid=1349303
this is the link to get the global one i have the china version and just ordered this due to its better to use not that their is anything wrong with the china version, you just have to do the google install manually i would recommend ordering this asap since it is 20 percent off !
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Is the phone preopened for inspection?
I have the Chinese vivo nex that I ordered from tradingshenzen, and I already set it up that everything works, and all Chinese crap is to a minimum. However there's a rumor that the global version has better hardware like better fingerprint sensor, is that true? Is it recommended to switch to global or not. Here is how mine looks like btw https://youtu.be/uhoxGY7MGUY
Is the Global version of the vivo nex s the international version
I recently just purchased a Vivo nex S on gear best and the description says it's the Global version or Global rom is that considered the international version?!?!
https://m-us.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html
Is the Global version of the vivo nex s the international version
I recently just purchased a Vivo nex S on gear best and the description says it's the Global version or Global rom is that considered the international version?!?!
https://m-us.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009177666969.html
Yes because when you push the button on the left hand side it opens google lens by default instead of jovy (chinese assistant)
is there any possibility to know it´s global or chinese version without opening the packging?
or better say: how can i say it´s global version without turning the phone on. is it possible to see it via serial number, or included accesoires? the packaging?
Gearbest's global version is the global version. I have it, I know.
Get it too, it's a wonderful phone.
So the Global version is the international version which comes pee installed with Google and less of the Chinese app clutter?
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So the Global version is the international version which comes pee installed with Google and less of the Chinese app clutter?
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Yes, not a single Chinese character on this phone since I have it. I installed everything I need and did all the settings I wish. I even didn't bother to uninstall anything with adb, because there's nothing to bother about.
Really a wonderful phone.
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Yes, not a single Chinese character on this phone since I have it. I installed everything I need and did all the settings I wish. I even didn't bother to uninstall anything with adb, because there's nothing to bother about.
Really a wonderful phone.
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That sounds great,
Interested in buying it but I wasn't unsure about the whole DRM L1 thing where you're unable to play protected content such as Netflix, Amazon on Full HD and only plays at SD or 500p. Wanted your input on that also does the global version come with NFC? willing to sacrifice the NFC so not really a problem.