If I purchased an android phone in Germany (specifically a Huawei MediaPad M1), set the UI language to English, and brought it back to the UK, would I later have problems with updates, or would it simply update happily in the UK as a German model with English UI?
I ask because the UK edition of the MediaPad does not support phone calls, whereas I hope the German one will, in which case I'd like to buy it there.
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Hey everyone.
After many years of using a BlackBerry I took the plunge and bought my first touchscreen device. I had my reservations about typing quality but the HTC keyboard is fantastic.
The device I purchased was advertised as being shipped from the UK by a UK seller so naturally you assume this is a UK device. Turns out this is an import from Hong Kong. This isn't a major issue as you can still use English and that is all I need but I can't modify the locale from English HK to English UK.
My understanding is if my device has the S-ON lock turned off using an XTC goldcard inserting a UK sim should cause it to automatically detect and use English UK as the locale without having to root it and install the European stock rom.
Would I be right in thinking this?
Simple method:
Download Morelocale 2 from market.
Select English(UK) from the list.
That's all.
Hello,
first post here, from someone looking to buy a Xoom 2 (3G) in Germany but who does not live in Germany and therefore would not like to be stuck with a localised version.
Hence the question: are there any "Germanised" versions of the Xoom2 that I should be wary of?
I've asked an online retailer (notebook.de) who advertise the Xoom2 as "German goods" ("deutsche Ware") if there were any differences between that product and an EU version, such as with the language settings. They promptly answered that the difference was:
a) in the supplied power plug (German version suits me fine) and
b) in the pre-installed language - it is German, but "you can change it in all Android devices".
I am a little hesitant about the last part because a friend in Germany has a Xoom 1 which has German as the only language option.
Should I be worried or are there no special German versions of the MZ616?
Thanks,
Tolimas
(can't wait to press that "Order" button!)
I don't know about the Xoom 2, but the original Xoom was localised to Germany with German language only!
I'm also a non German living in Germany, so was incredibly annoyed that Moto would ship such a product, where you can't even set to English, never mind one of the many languages in neighbouring countries! Moto clearly have no concept of how people live in the EU!
My only option was to unlock and re-flash with the Euro standard ROM.
As I said, I don't know if the same will be true for the Xoom 2, but be prepared for a frustrating first few hours if you do get one!
That's exactly what I fear.
On the other hand, I could return my purchase - or simply re-flash it - if it turns out to be localised.
With this thought, I ordered mine today and am now awaiting the courier's call
Hi guys,
I have a few questions about my device as I was unable to find any information about my model after two hours of googling.
I bought my Honor 8 about week ago, I love the device, it is really beautiful piece of hardware.
Anyway I am located in Central Europe in Czech Republic. After two days or so I realized that my phone is not using LTE at all.
Also I updated my phone on the first day I bought it. There is Czech localization available on the phone in EMUI 5, however a lot of stuff is in Chinese (update's changelog, stock apps from Huawei, I am also unable to change HiVoice to Google assistant, etc.) and I had to install Google Play additionally as it wasn't there at all.
I was wondering if this is really a model for the Europe as the shop where I bought the phone says, or they are scammers?
My current firmware version is FRD-DL00C00B368.
I would like to know if there is a way how to switch to the Europe version of the firmware?
Many thanks you guys, love XDA, hopefully someone will have the answers.
Michal
Hi there,
What a weirdo situation. Your current model (FRD DL00 if i'm not mistaken) was taken off the shelf not a long time ago here where I live (France), even tho you can find most editions here (Including chinese and indian if you look hard enough ). Europe's standard model is actually FRD-L09
My suggestion is that you waltz back to the store and exchange your current unit for a FRD-L09. You're perfectly entitled to a refund, as european laws grant you a two-weeks arbitrary refund, and a two-year warranty. More info here : http://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/consumers/shopping/guarantees-returns/index_en.htm
Tell me how that works out
Yep you got a chinese version
Here is the details :
4G网络制式 主卡：移动4G（TDD-LTE）/联通4G（TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE）
3G网络制式 主卡：移动3G（TD-SCDMA）/ 联通3G（WCDMA）
2G网络制式 主卡：移动2G（GSM）/联通2G（GSM）；副卡：移动2G（GSM）/联通2G（GSM）
网络制式 支持移动/联通 4G+/4G/3G/2G；备注：卡槽1、2可任意切换为主卡、副卡
网络频率 主卡：TDD-LTE：B38/B39/B40/B41（2555MHz~2655MHz）；FDD-LTE：B1/B3/B7/B8；TD-SCDMA：B34/B39；WCDMA：B1/B2/B5/B8；GSM：850/900/1800/1900MHz；副卡：GSM：850/900/1800/1900MHz；备注：各个地区的网络和频段可能有所不同，具体取决于当地运营商以及您所在的位置
数据业务 TDD-LTE/FDD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA/EDGE/GPRS；FDD-LTE:Cat4/Cat6；TDD-LTE:Cat4/Cat6
浏览器 华为 EMUI 5.0 浏览器
You can also check this website to know which network carrier it is compatible with, for 2G, 3G and 4G : http://willmyphonework.net/
Good day everyone.
I'm planning to change my phone from samsung note 8 to huaweii P30. I consider to buy one from an ebay (UK) - it's been imported from, as seller described it, "asian partners".
I did similar thing with my current Samsung note 8 - it's from UAE region with UK SIM card inside and it doesn't receive OTA updates due to incompatibility of regions (CRC etc).
Does the same problem exist with Huawei phones?
I am planning to buy p30 ele-l29 (dual sim)
yes dont buy it as i came across the same thing. Seller didnt say from where the phone was and once received, firmware region was c900 "global" but doenst receive updates nor warranty is valid.
And since bootloader is locked you cant do anything. Even official local support cant help since this was chinese phone sold to uk and is not supported in my current region (eu)
Thank you!
That was what I expected but wasn't sure.
Cheers mate <3
Aloha
I'm planing to buy a Korean LM-V500N and got some question:
1. Does it support german language?
2. Are there any drawbacks to the european version? (checked the frequencies and my operator will work perfectly)
3. Is it possible to flash an european rom or a rom without a branding on it?
4. its a refurbished one, are those safe to buy?
Big thanks for your answers
Spawn1981 said:
Aloha
I'm planing to buy a Korean LM-V500N and got some question:
1. Does it support german language?
2. Are there any drawbacks to the european version? (checked the frequencies and my operator will work perfectly)
3. Is it possible to flash an european rom or a rom without a branding on it?
4. its a refurbished one, are those safe to buy?
Big thanks for your answers
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I have the same problem as you.(but for Italy)
1) They should support all European languages except Polish
2) The Korean version seems to have all the bands for us Europeans, plus it should be more supported
3)No, Korean firmware must be used, in the end there are a few more apps (in Korean)
4)I would like to know too
A little update :
I was advised to avoid aliexpress refurbished to avoid problems for the quality of the work done on it
In fact I contacted them and in addition to having all the NON original accessories, and the fake box, I was also told that it has lost its impermeability. This is synonymous with poor care, and low quality of work.
Also it has been confirmed to me that the Korean version (LM-V500N) is fully compatible in Europe. It is also the most updated from LG.