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NXT-AL10 versus NXT-AL29

Does anyone know, really, what are the differences between the versions NXT-AL10 and NXT-AL29?
It has to do with the regions where they are sold?
The software is different from one version to another?
I ask this questions is because I've read almost all of the post on this forum, and frankly, I could not understand what the differences are...
IMHO I think the answer to this question is the key in order to install the different versions that are not yet available, but certainly in the near future will be.
By the way, my Mate 8 has the NXT-AL10C00B156 version. It is the Chinese or international version?
As others have said, I am also impressed with the overall performance of this machine, and my only disappointment results from the pre-installed software that has huge Chinese junk (of course, no offense to the Chinese people I greatly respect).
Thanks a lot

AL10 = chinese version, unlocked
TL00, DL00, CL00 = chinese versions, locked to chinese carriers
L29 = international version, unlocked, dual sim
L09 = international version, unlocked, single sim, only available in 3/32 GB
only differences between AL10 and L29 are in the preinstalled software (AL10 has "chinese junk" on it and no preinstalled google apps & services, opposite is the case with L29 & L09 models)
also, they differ in one single supported LTE band: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9878/the-huawei-mate-8-review
scroll down for the specs table, differences are listed there
thats it! and exactly because theyre so similar we can crossflash roms between the two models
cheers

Do you guys think we'll be able to flash the Chinese models into fully thinking they're L29?

good question, no idea. in principle, wed only need to manipulate the device name in about phone, so as to fool future OTA´s

I had the 10, returned for the 29 with preloaded Google Apps. I was having an issue on the Chinese version with Google Apps and my Google account. The Chinese language on some apps was annoying as well. Now with the International version all is good. Plus it was cheaper.
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AL10.... you can get 128gb version, l29 you cant.
ALL THAT SPACE.

DaffyOnLSD said:
AL10.... you can get 128gb version, l29 you cant.
ALL THAT SPACE.
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Some of you guys have any idea if briefly there will be a European version of the L29 ,as to L10 this will never happen ...
That would be ideal as we would be with 64 (which is my case ) or 128GB and the fully functional mobile phone !

Hi All,
I bought TL00 (China Mobile). Can I root it? And flash international rom?

hm, where are u located? have u made sure that it works with sim cards from carriers other than china mobile? just wondering
aside from that, some others have already flashed the international rom on their carrier locked china devices. although it didnt seem to help in terms of sim card functionality, the firmwares did seem to work. no promises though!

Huawei mate 8 NXT-AL10C00B156
Hi all,
Got my phone with all kind of chinese apps which ofcourse where of no use for me, as i do not speak Chinese. It came with google play store though so i was able to not only get rid of the apps they allowed me to delete and inhabilitated others. Installed all I wanted and more or less I am happy. The phone is absolutely great with 128GB and do not feel any yearning to the many samsungs I had in the past and got fed up about, and which I always bought in Asia with Dual sim i need for my double geaographical life. Would only wish to get the European version if their is guarantee that it works. I am far from an expert but have installed several times in the past different IOS via ODIN with good result. If anybody has tried this change with succes from the chinese IOS to the European variant, kindly indicate.
Thanks in advance,
Br
Tonardus

just read through the mate 8 subforums here, there is all the info u need in order to install the international rom on the chinese model
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jbmc83 said:
just read through the mate 8 subforums here, there is all the info u need in order to install the international rom on the chinese model
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Great, will do that.
Thanks a lot.

jbmc83 said:
AL10 = chinese version, unlocked
TL00, DL00, CL00 = chinese versions, locked to chinese carriers
L29 = international version, unlocked, dual sim
L09 = international version, unlocked, single sim, only available in 3/32 GB
only differences between AL10 and L29 are in the preinstalled software (AL10 has "chinese junk" on it and no preinstalled google apps & services, opposite is the case with L29 & L09 models)
also, they differ in one single supported LTE band: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9878/the-huawei-mate-8-review
scroll down for the specs table, differences are listed there
thats it! and exactly because theyre so similar we can crossflash roms between the two models
cheers
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Is the L09 interchangeable with L29 roms?

And what is UL00 version?

dredre2017 said:
Is the L09 interchangeable with L29 roms?
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i think so. at least ive seen L29 users successfully installing L09 roms and vice versa

NXT-DL00 - Locked?
Hello
I have Huawei Mate 8 NXT-DL00. What it means is locked for Chinese carriers. And if anyone tried to unlock it? I use this phone from 01.10.2016 in Poland. I think it works well but I can not change the language in the application Hiapp to any other without bushes nor register - server always busy, try later. I thought me change the software on the other, and everything will be fine.
Regards
MJ

jbmc83 said:
AL10 = chinese version, unlocked
TL00, DL00, CL00 = chinese versions, locked to chinese carriers
L29 = international version, unlocked, dual sim
L09 = international version, unlocked, single sim, only available in 3/32 GB
only differences between AL10 and L29 are in the preinstalled software (AL10 has "chinese junk" on it and no preinstalled google apps & services, opposite is the case with L29 & L09 models)
also, they differ in one single supported LTE band: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9878/the-huawei-mate-8-review
scroll down for the specs table, differences are listed there
thats it! and exactly because theyre so similar we can crossflash roms between the two models
cheers
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are you able to get group text messaging functions like you would on a US based phone? for example a galaxy s7 that was bought in a Verizon store.
i bought the international redmi 3pro and i cannot get normal group messaging functions, i cannot see the group messaging all together in 1 single group text. it sends all responses to me as individual messages instead of a group. i dont want to buy the mate8 if it does that as well. i want my old group messaging functions back

depends on the app youre using i guess... also check and see if the app settings include anything about group messages.
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10

I got L29 andI have problem connecting to TMobile network. My have another L10 and has no problem connecting to tmobile.
Any idea ?

Can we use dual sim on AL10 ?

Mate 9 version clarity...

So reading around here about the issues with Chinese versions of Mate 9's and Google Play. I am confused on a few points and thought maybe it would help others, and myself, to have a thread just for the purpose of version clarity. Can someone chime in with a yay or nay to the following:
- My understanding is there are 3 versions; Euro version, International version, and Chinese version.
- Read somewhere around here that the single sim version is Euro.
- Read around here that dual SIM version is International.
- Read around here that 128/6 GB is Chinese.
- With regard to all of the above are they mutually exclusive meaning that, for instance, any 128/6 GB Mate 9 would necessarily be a Chinese version? However, getting a 64/4 GB model might not mean you are avoiding a Chinese variant? If you get dual SIM you are avoiding Chines variant?
- Deducing from what I have read here it seems that any version other than the Chinese version is fine out of the box to work with Google Play.
- Is color in play for versions, all this color a that version or something like that.
I ordered a 128/6 GB White Mate 9 from Oppomart and just trying to see if I need to change to a 64/4 GB or what. Also read around here someone quoted Oppomart as saying they are selling International versions but figured that could change over time (also emailed Oppomart and will share their response when I get it).
*edit*. Adding info that answers my questions so, hopefully, others questions as well. Thanks to all here and elsewhere for the clarity:
The Chinese model is MHA-AL00, and two international models are MHA-L29 and MHA-L09. The MHA-AL00 and the MHA-L29 both support the same bands, basically almost all bands. The MHA-L09 supports all of the bands of the other two models except Band 41 (so bad news for Sprint and China/India if my research is correct). The MHA-L09 is single sim while the MLA-AL00 and MHA-L29 are dual-sim (the hybrid kind so second SIM slot is SD slot). Only the MHA-AL00 now comes in the 128 or 256 and 6 GB variant. Some, not many, MHA-AL00 phones will have the B109SP01 firmware but maybe not many - if it does then you basically got the same thing as an International version in terms of Google Play working (just don't do system update until word here is the Play issue is fixed in the ROM they are pushing out), SIM slots, etc and in future it is likely with unlocked bootloader it could be flashed to become an International version. In short, it seems MHA-AL00 (Chinese) and MHA-L29 (International) are the same hardware phone with the former have the 128/256 and 6 GB option out there and the MLA-L09 is the same but missing the aforementioned band and second SIM slot.

100% you have the Chinese version. There is no MHA-L29 (international) or MHA-L09 in that format...yet...sorry . A lot of these Chinese retailers will lie to fool you into a sale. Only some of them really know their stuff and list it all correctly with the right information/product.
MHA-AL00:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device..._9_dual_sim_td-lte_mha-al00__huawei_manhattan
MHA-L09:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device&id=10917&c=huawei_mate_9_td-lte_mha-l09__huawei_manhattan
MHA-L29:
http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=device...e_9_dual_sim_td-lte_mha-l29__huawei_manhattan
I can't comment on software capabilities of each version in terms of LTE etc (I was pretty damn sure that was always limited to hardware). I've coded BMWs so I know hardware limitations for Europe vs USA, and they are there (most notably in tail lights and headlights - orange vs red, glare free LEDs vs regular LEDs due to DOT regulations).
@duraaraa knows more on development on our Mate 9s though since he has tinkered a bit and helped Chinese Mate 9 owners already in the google play/version thread. The phone is still brand new, so hard to say what's true without real world users actually doing tests in each region on select carriers, etc.

So 128/6 GB is going to be useless Chinese brick without Google Play. Why even ship such a pointless device? Not sure it is worth even trying to find right one somewhere.
Starting to see why not bothering with these Chinese phones is probably smart. Thanks for the info. Just so sick of Samsung and that new Pixel iPhone with bigger bezels are no real choices. Ugh.
Back to looking.
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SWBgHz said:
So 128/6 GB is going to be useless Chinese brick without Google Play. Why even ship such a pointless device? Not sure it is worth even trying to find right one somewhere.
Starting to see why not bothering with these Chinese phones is probably smart. Thanks for the info. Just so sick of Samsung and that new Pixel iPhone with bigger bezels are no real choices. Ugh.
Back to looking.
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Your not alone, Hang in there till there's some better information & legitimate details...

Saw the guy who figured out how to work around and downgrade them, but can't spend that kind of money for a device from a company that would ship a useless brick like that. Really sad to me the so called tech press doesn't lambast a company for doing this kind of stuff. Lapdogs, sadly.
So here is the gist of it:
MHA-AL00:
Useless crap
MHA-L09 & MHA-L29
Usable smartphones
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SWBgHz said:
Saw the guy who figured out how to work around and downgrade them, but can't spend that kind of money for a device from a company that would ship a useless brick like that. Really sad to me the so called tech press doesn't lambast a company for doing this kind of stuff. Lapdogs, sadly.
So here is the gist of it:
MHA-AL00:
Useless crap
MHA-L09 & MHA-L29
Usable smartphones
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Well, they can't really slam them for adhering to the Chinese market. You're buying a Chinese variant with all that entails. That's just how these things work. Huawei can't ship a device with play services in China.
Why don't you buy from a more local shop with better credibility? I assume it's because you are in a location where it hasn't launched (yet).

So, why bringing out a MHA-L09 and a MHA-L29?
I checked the database (thanks opasha) and the difference seems to be the number of bands they support. L09 seems to be a subset off L29.
Any ideas? I'm in the Netherlands and I would have expected the 09 but I received the 029.

Trixanity said:
Well, they can't really slam them for adhering to the Chinese market. You're buying a Chinese variant with all that entails. That's just how these things work. Huawei can't ship a device with play services in China.
Why don't you buy from a more local shop with better credibility? I assume it's because you are in a location where it hasn't launched (yet).
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Yes, in US. As for slamming them ... not installing Google Play in understand but no capability for it to run? That is pretty messed up. Got a mi mix and easy to install and use Play store and Google services.
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SWBgHz said:
Yes, in US. As for slamming them ... not installing Google Play in understand but no capability for it to run? That is pretty messed up. Got a mi mix and easy to install and use Play store and Google services.
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Two reasons for not being able to do it: Chinese market banning Google products and to avoid people buying devices cheaper from China - instead buying them locally.
If you have a Mi Mix, why would buy another phone?
The US is very restrictive towards Huawei and particularly the Kirin SoCs and the brand isn't particularly strong in the US, so that's why they're hesitant to launch the Mate 9 or Mate 9 Pro in the US.

Trixanity said:
If you have a Mi Mix, why would buy another phone?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/mi-mix/help/mi-mix-google-voice-issue-t3506686/page1
That is why I got rid of the Mi Mix, everything worked great but Google Voice could not make calls and my home area was problematic with the limited bands.
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So I found a guy on eBay (yes, I know - but I do fine in eBay and know how to use the protections it affords) that has Chinese version with the B109SP01 firmware that will run Google Play services. This solves the issues, right? It is dual SIM and 128/6 GB (has other sizes too) so question is will this work or just not worth bothering with it?
Oops, yes I know - should have edited previous post instead of adding another.
Adding info that answers my questions so, hopefully, others questions as well. Thanks to all here and elsewhere for the clarity:
The Chinese model is MHA-AL00, and two international models are MHA-L29 and MHA-L09. The MHA-AL00 and the MHA-L29 both support the same bands, basically almost all bands. The MHA-L09 supports all of the bands of the other two models except Band 41 (so bad news for Sprint and China/India if my research is correct). The MHA-L09 is single sim while the MLA-AL00 and MHA-L29 are dual-sim (the hybrid kind so second SIM slot is SD slot). Only the MHA-AL00 now comes in the 128 or 256 and 6 GB variant. Some, not many, MHA-AL00 phones will have the B109SP01 firmware but maybe not many - if it does then you basically got the same thing as an International version in terms of Google Play working (just don't do system update until word here is the Play issue is fixed in the ROM they are pushing out), SIM slots, etc and in future it is likely with unlocked bootloader it could be flashed to become an International version. In short, it seems MHA-AL00 (Chinese) and MHA-L29 (International) are the same hardware phone with the former have the 128/256 and 6 GB option out there and the MLA-L09 is the same but missing the aforementioned band and second SIM slot.
Will edit original post with this info too so easy for anyone to see. Thanks all.
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I just received the MHA-L00 Mate 9 couple of days ago and I was able to install google play without any issues after installing GMSinstaller from Huawei app, I received a firmware OTA as soon as I connected to my wifi B165SP01 which has been working fine. I will keep you posted once I do more tests on it and using it on a daily basis.

I have the international L29 with B158 and 64gb. Dual.
Runs exactely like any other phone vis-a-vis Google / Facebook / Whatsapp

kolembo said:
I have the international L29 with B158 and 64gb. Dual.
Runs exactely like any other phone vis-a-vis Google / Facebook / Whatsapp
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How did you get B158? Regular OTA or some kind of black magic? Mine is still on B126 with nothing to update...

Is that really B158, or B138?

received OTA B167 update on my MHA-AL00 working fine using T-mobile, google apps installed using GSM from HiApp. Only annoying thing is not able to use stock audio controls (Everything is in chinese) and notification bugs considering to rebrand to international verison whenever I have time

I ordered the Mate 9 from a local supplier (Switzerland) 6 months ago. They sent me the MHA-AL00 which - intriguingly - already had Google Play installed. There was no sign of the phone having been set up before to allow the supplier to install Google Play.... Anyway, everything worked as expected and they only thing I noticed that a few obscure menus were in Chinese as well as some text on the lock screen. Last month I broke the screen and since I liked the phone so much (the battery life is a-ma-zing!) I ordered a new one. This time they sent me the MHA-L29 and the only difference I noted is that all the traces to Chinese were gone. Other than that the phones look, feel and act exactly the same. If you figure out how to tweek the very aggressive power management features, this phone is easy to love.

Alright guys I know I am late to the party but I am considering buying a chinese version with 128GB and 6GBRAM from Ebay. My only question is, now that the phone has been out for a while, is it possible to unlock the bootloader and install the international ROM on the chinese 128/6 mate 9?
Or is it safer to stick with the 64GB/4GB RAM MHA-L29?
Btw I am from Australia

i have the international version, mha-l29c185...works great with google installed...also they do have google play store and all the apps on huawei app market...i seen the 128gb mate 9 6gb ram runing play store in videos....not sure whats all the if are about...can easily install a rom with google in it...

s8plususer said:
Alright guys I know I am late to the party but I am considering buying a chinese version with 128GB and 6GBRAM from Ebay. My only question is, now that the phone has been out for a while, is it possible to unlock the bootloader and install the international ROM on the chinese 128/6 mate 9?
Or is it safer to stick with the 64GB/4GB RAM MHA-L29?
Btw I am from Australia
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Yeah. It is possible. Even it will detect that you have 6 / 128 specs on world ROM.
Maximum you will have some troubles with unlock bootloader. In strange cases Chinese models get wrong unlock code via official way. Also, you have to register Huawei account and use phone with it in 14 days to approve your legitimate reason to unlock.

Looking to buy mate 9 UK

I'm looking to buy mate 9 to use in the UK.
Please share your thoughts on the phone especially those within the uk.
I'm interested in knowing if it would work on all UK 4g networks.
If camera is any good ompared to iPhone 7 S7 etc.
If there were any concerns with the phone.
I've read it does have touch screen issues which is worrying.
I just need help deciding if this phone is worth getting or not.

Not sure where to purchase in the UK, but you can purchase the international version (model #MHA-L29) from several retailers online. I purchased it from Wonda Mobile and had it shipped to the US. They pay any import taxes etc. too, and warranty it for 1 year. Make sure the model number is MHA-L29, not MHA-AL00 (Chinese version without 'true' Google Services integration).

How much did you pay?

riz157 said:
I'm looking to buy mate 9 to use in the UK.
I was wondering if anyone has bought this phone in the UK especially and what they're initial thoughts were.
I'm interested in knowing if it would on all 4g networks.
If camera is any good when compared to iPhone 7 S7 etc.
If there were any concerns with the phone.
I've read it does have touch screen issues which is very concerning.
I just need help deciding if this phone is worth getting
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Buy it from Wonda mobile, tell them Tech Zilla sent you and they will look after you

Don't they charge customs etc?

ramheer said:
Buy it from Wonda mobile, tell them Tech Zilla sent you and they will look after you
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Won't I get charged customs etc?

riz157 said:
Won't I get charged customs etc?
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Yeah around £20 but wonda mobile will refund it

ramheer said:
Buy it from Wonda mobile, tell them Tech Zilla sent you and they will look after you
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Are you based in the UK?
Thanks for the recommendation.

I was charged approx £ 55 duties. Seems to be hit and miss. Luck of the draw I guess as I've ordered from dubai before and not been charged.
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bonerp said:
I was charged approx £ 55 duties. Seems to be hit and miss. Luck of the draw I guess as I've ordered from dubai before and not been charged.
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How you finding the phone? How bad is this screen touch issue which many have spoken of?

Not got the problem and found it an excellent device. However I did yesterday buy the Porsche design! I'm weighing up the 2 currently.
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riz157 said:
Are you based in the UK?
Thanks for the recommendation.
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Yes i am, I have the Mate 9, working great, I did an unboxing video on my YouTube channel. I have bought 15 phone's over the last 6 months from wonda mobile and no issues. My channel name is Tech Zilla

I've owned the phone for three weeks, never heard of any touch issues, and never had any. It's working better than any phone I've owned. The EMUI 5 is now my favorite UI.

Congrats all! This is a top of the line device!

swordstool said:
Not sure where to purchase in the UK, but you can purchase the international version (model #MHA-L29) from several retailers online. I purchased it from Wonda Mobile and had it shipped to the US. They pay any import taxes etc. too, and warranty it for 1 year. Make sure the model number is MHA-L29, not MHA-AL00 (Chinese version without 'true' Google Services integration).
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Can u you please confirm that wonda sells mate9 c432 version, European international..?

Amjad.AbdulGhani said:
Can u you please confirm that wonda sells mate9 c432 version, European international..?
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It is definitely MHA-L29. Not sure where to find the CUST.

swordstool said:
It is definitely MHA-L29. Not sure where to find the CUST.
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AL is for china C00 and T00
L29 is international:
C10 - Russia
C185 - Middle East & North Africa
C432 - Europe
C636 - Asia
Bxxx is version number.

gm007 said:
AL is for china C00 and T00
L29 is international:
C10 - Russia
C185 - Middle East & North Africa
C432 - Europe
C636 - Asia
Bxxx is version number.
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OH! The light bulb just went off! The CUST is in the build number. Mine is MHA-L29C636B110, so my CUST is Asia apparently. Is that making a difference using it in the US? Nothing I've noticed so far...

swordstool said:
OH! The light bulb just went off! The CUST is in the build number. Mine is MHA-L29C636B110, so my CUST is Asia apparently. Is that making a difference using it in the US? Nothing I've noticed so far...
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The difference is only with the pre installed applications,all the international phones use the same bands for network,maybe only chinese cust use different one more or less band.
As far as i remember that mate 9 should work in US without any problems.

bonerp said:
Not got the problem and found it an excellent device. However I did yesterday buy the Porsche design! I'm weighing up the 2 currently.
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where did you find the porsche version and how much?
i was looking for one but most where charging extortionate amount of money, i just couldn't justify the buy.

Apparently, International Version of Mate 9 Available with 6/128 GB (MHA-L29)

After reading the below report from Gsmarena, I did a quick search on the internet and found an online store (to2c) in China selling international version with 6/128 with all four colors. It's been available for a few days now. I ordered the black version and it should arrive by the end of this week. Apparently, since it's not Chinese and the model is MHA-L29, it should have the original international ROM. I will update you when I receive it.
http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_mate...am_and_128_gb_internal_storage-news-22773.php

How much?

sledgie said:
How much?
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$812.99
http://www.to2c.com/original-huawei...hd-android-7-0-fingerprint-id-smartphone.html

That's what I figured. I know it has 128GB but... Wish it was only $50 or max $100 more

Is it really?
At my info, it is possible to install mha-l29 rom onto Chinese models AL00, which are different colors and with extended combinations ram/rom.
Probably, this Chinese shop to2c do this trick. But it does not have model L29 with 6gb ram and 128gb rom. Need information from box.

Amazon GSM 6/128
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A35WDPB4Y8D904

RMXO said:
Amazon GSM 6/128
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product...act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A35WDPB4Y8D904
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At this link in 'Product Information' in 'Item Model Number' is MHA-AL00
So it can not be international model.
Additionally, sales are not in official Amazon-shop.

5[Strogino] said:
At this link in 'Product Information' in 'Item Model Number' is MHA-AL00
So it can not be international model.
Additionally, sales are not in official Amazon-shop.
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Good catch, my bad.

The International Version (LON-L29) is available:
https://www.wondamobile.com/best-se...sim-free-with-google-play-installed-2627.html
I know people who have bought Mate 8s & Honor Note 8s from this reseller. He is very professional. Enjoy

Hi,
I just got my MHA L29, 4gb/64gb version. This phone is not recognizing micro sd card. Due to various versions of the phone, I am not sure this model supports sd card or just second sim. Anyone have any idea?

Trijunction said:
Hi,
I just got my MHA L29, 4gb/64gb version. This phone is not recognizing micro sd card. Due to various versions of the phone, I am not sure this model supports sd card or just second sim. Anyone have any idea?
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It must support microsd. I have MHA-L29 and microSD Transcend Premium 300x. Works great.
Can you try another microsd?

worldsoutro said:
$812.99
http://www.to2c.com/original-huawei...hd-android-7-0-fingerprint-id-smartphone.html
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I just placed an order for the Mate 9 L29 6/128 in white, will report back once I get it and I plan to return my Mate 9 US model once I get the INT one.

RMXO said:
I just placed an order for the Mate 9 L29 6/128 in white, will report back once I get it and I plan to return my Mate 9 US model once I get the INT one.
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Afaik, US model is international model. Isn't it ?
AL00 is chinese model and L29 is international model that is being sold in US.

L0N-L29:
That is the Mate 9 pro. 5.5" curved AMOLED, Daydream approved

5[Strogino] said:
Is it really?
At my info, it is possible to install mha-l29 rom onto Chinese models AL00, which are different colors and with extended combinations ram/rom.
Probably, this Chinese shop to2c do this trick. But it does not have model L29 with 6gb ram and 128gb rom. Need information from box.
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You are right. I just cancelled my order. They confirmed that the model number on the box is not MHA-L29, it is MHA-AL00 which is the Chinese version. They are installing the international ROMs on the Chinese versions and selling them as international variants.
That sucks. I will wait couple of more months and hopefully Huawei will decide to provide the International 6/128 variant.

Moe100021 said:
You are right. I just cancelled my order. They confirmed that the model number on the box is not MHA-L29, it is MHA-AL00 which is the Chinese version. They are installing the international ROMs on the Chinese versions and selling them as international variants.
That sucks. I will wait couple of more months and hopefully Huawei will decide to provide the International 6/128 variant.
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I'm glad to help you. It is very strange decision from Huawei release 6/128 Mate9 only for China.

If you want International variant contact WonderMobile:
https://www.wondamobile.com/contacts
To clarify that he sells the international variant:
https://www.wondamobile.com/best-se...sim-free-with-google-play-installed-2627.html
That many people do not sell.

5[Strogino] said:
Is it really?
At my info, it is possible to install mha-l29 rom onto Chinese models AL00, which are different colors and with extended combinations ram/rom.
Probably, this Chinese shop to2c do this trick. But it does not have model L29 with 6gb ram and 128gb rom. Need information from box.
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SlyUK said:
If you want International variant contact WonderMobile:
https://www.wondamobile.com/contacts
To clarify that he sells the international variant:
https://www.wondamobile.com/best-se...sim-free-with-google-play-installed-2627.html
That many people do not sell.
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Thanks, but I am looking for the regular Mate 9 international variant 6/128 and not the pro version.

I got my L29 from Wonda too (Excellent service from them )
It definately won't take an Ext SD card (I was mislead by the internet on this!), it just has 2 nano sim slots.
This phone however is fantastic - working on EE here in London.
Only problem I am having is some calls go straight to voicemail and don't ring the phone - it seems it might be numbers that are not in my contact list that are affected.
If anybody has this problem I would love to find the solution

I thought all the dual-sim models could take a microSD card. Is your sim tray different than the ones that can accept a microSD?

Can my phone be FRD-L02 but says FRD_L04_V3?

Hi everyone,
I bought an honor 8 which displays in the about phone menu:
Model number FRD-L02
Compilation FRD-L02C567B160
When I enter the menu through the code *#*#2846579#*#*, and I go into veneer informations -> version info. It shows under manufacturer information: FRD_L04_V3.
Is this right?
Sent from my FRD-L04 using Tapatalk

juanboja said:
Hi everyone,
I bought an honor 8 which displays in the about phone menu:
Model number FRD-L02
Compilation FRD-L02C567B160
When I enter the menu through the code *#*#2846579#*#*, and I go into veneer informations -> version info. It shows under manufacturer information: FRD_L04_V3.
Is this right?
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From where did you buy it?

I bought it from Amazon

Same issue here
I bought one back in February. Checked my device and it's just like OP's

It means some person got a US version cheap and rebranded it.

agraceful said:
It means some person got a US version cheap and rebranded it.
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That would be too improbable... Two different phones, bought at different times... I guess that is the official version for the honor 8, regardless of the specific model. I also have a FRD-L04 and is the same version info..

juanboja said:
That would be too improbable... Two different phones, bought at different times... I guess that is the official version for the honor 8, regardless of the specific model. I also have a FRD-L04 and is the same version info..
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No, not really. It's extremely common for people to get ripped off from random online sellers. The l-04 is the American model. That simple. Huawei/honor phone are made in China so every phone have the US version is absolutely moronic. You got scammed. That simple. But if your phone works then why are you complaining?

agraceful said:
No, not really. It's extremely common for people to get ripped off from random online sellers. The l-04 is the American model. That simple. Huawei/honor phone are made in China so every phone have the US version is absolutely moronic. You got scammed. That simple. But if your phone works then why are you complaining?
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Then you might be right and we have been fooled by the seller. Not complaining, just wondering why the version number. And yes, it works perfectly.
It would be good to hear from a honor 8 FRD-L02 bought in India, that would solve the doubts.

juanboja said:
Then you might be right and we have been fooled by the seller. Not complaining, just wondering why the version number. And yes, it works perfectly.
It would be good to hear from a honor 8 FRD-L02 bought in India, that would solve the doubts.
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It's not a big deal at all honestly. But that's exactly what happened. I could easily buy a lot of honor 8s from overseas much cheaper than here in the states, rebrand them all, and profit majorly.

agraceful said:
It's not a big deal at all honestly. But that's exactly what happened. I could easily buy a lot of honor 8s from overseas much cheaper than here in the states, rebrand them all, and profit majorly.
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It makes sense what you say, however this is the opposite: it is an American model (frd-L04) rebranded as an Indian (frd-L02), so unless the former is much cheaper than the latter, I don't see the reason for the rebranding.
On the subject, although not very relevant, my FRD-L09 running Oreo is FRD_L09_VN1.

supersakis said:
It makes sense what you say, however this is the opposite: it is an American model (frd-L04) rebranded as an Indian (frd-L02), so unless the former is much cheaper than the latter, I don't see the reason for the rebranding.
On the subject, although not very relevant, my FRD-L09 running Oreo is FRD_L09_VN1.
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Still the same thing. If they can buy American models for pennies on the dollar, they will. It was probably purchased in a batch of phones. I've done it before. You may get every single region with a batch purchase like I have. Like I said though, it's really not a big deal unless the phone doesn't work