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Where to buy international 4gb ram 64gb?

so looking online I seem to only find the Chinese version and the L29 I think it is, which is limited to 3 gb only. where can I purchase the other L version that has 4 gb ram and 64gb internal? Selling my note 5 to get this bad boy. can't wait!!
thanks

afaik there are no 4gb international versions... also, there arent any hardware differences between the AL10 and L29 phones aside from the differing support for a few LTE bands. and by a few were talking about like 1-3 here, so nothing to write home about....the rest of the hardware is absolutely identical, u can even crossflash the firmwares, sooo....why not just get the AL10 and call it a day?
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issacm206 said:
so looking online I seem to only find the Chinese version and the L29 I think it is, which is limited to 3 gb only. where can I purchase the other L version that has 4 gb ram and 64gb internal? Selling my note 5 to get this bad boy. can't wait!!
thanks
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You can find here: https://www.ibuygou.com/search/

interesting! it doesnt specifically say which version they have there but the listed lte bands point to the L29 international version good find!
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Its there
Who said no 4gb international versions !! also there is difference..
FYI
http://www.axiomtelecom.com/huawei/...12344-cat.html#variant_id=8687242-15450262455
https://uae.jadopado.com/product/JM00089313/huawei-mate-8-6-0-16mp-dual-sim-4g-lte-smartphone

hm unclear which version the second link offers, but the first looks like the L29, not sure though since they mixed up LTE and UMTS bands.
in any case, i did say there was a very slight difference in supported LTE bands, but thats it. everything else is 100% the same, so nothing to make a fuss about if u ask me
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http://m.huawei.com/enmobile/consumer/mobile-phones/detail/mate8-en.htm

I just want the versions that comes pre installed with Google play. I don't want to have to root and flash the international version. it looks like there is a 4gb ram and 64gb international version. now I just need to figure out if it has AT&T bands.
thabks guys

jbmc83 said:
hm unclear which version the second link offers, but the first looks like the L29, not sure though since they mixed up LTE and UMTS bands.
in any case, i did say there was a very slight difference in supported LTE bands, but thats it. everything else is 100% the same, so nothing to make a fuss about if u ask me
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except one is a Chinese version no Google play and the others are not.

i was talking about the hardware
sure, not everyone likes to play around with software, i understand that. but seeing as roms are interchangeable between the chinese and international model, there is really no fixed hardware-based difference between the two thats what i meant

NXT-L29 with 64gb/4gb ram hasn't been released yet, only 32 in silver and grey is available in few countries. 64/4 in gold and mocha (NXT-L29) will be released next month in EU

interesting info! where did u get that from?

My Chinese handset 64gb version came with Google play installed. You can download it from the huawei store that comes installed as well....
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judging from ur signature, uve got the international rom installed on a chinese model @manook
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jbmc83 said:
judging from ur signature, uve got the international rom installed on a chinese model @manook
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I've converted to the international Rom as its a lot better than the Chinese Rom for me. Bought mine from wonda mobile and came in under a week.
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I got mine from Wanda mobile to they was good
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Does anyone know where you can even get the 3/32gb international version (NXT-L29)? For the last few days vmall has just kept saying it will be available in 2 days?

whats your country of residence? id suggest to just check local electronic stores, they should have the mate 8 in stock by now or the usual places like amazon, ebay, etc.

jbmc83 said:
whats your country of residence? id suggest to just check local electronic stores, they should have the mate 8 in stock by now or the usual places like amazon, ebay, etc.
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I'm in Ireland so it will probably never be in shops here. I will need to buy online. Do you have the international version, if so where did you get it?

why is it never going to be in shops there? in any case, id suggest checking out UK sites, they should have the mate 8 in stock
i got the AL10 chinese version through aliexpress

Should I sell my NXT-AL10 and buy NXT-L29?

I am debating if I should sell my Huawai Mate 8 NXT-L10. It is Mocha and full spec. I installed the International ROM, but considering getting the NXT-29 so I don't have to worry about OTA and such.
I don't speak/read Chinese and notice that the Chinese ROM still has messages that show up in Chinese despite English language setting. On the international ROM, I don't come across Chinese at all.
Trying to decide if I should sell my chinese one and just get the international one. I am in San Francisco, and bought directly in China with receipt, so don't think hard to sell. But getting international version seems difficult.
Thoughts? Are there any other differences between AL10 and L29?

nope, just software and 1 different supported LTE band, thats about it: http://www.anandtech.com/show/9878/the-huawei-mate-8-review
if its too much hassle to manually install the software and if u absolutely HAVE to have the latest OTA at the time point of release then yeah, go for the L29

Keep Chinese ROM
I'd personally keep the Chinese firmware for a while. The only thing I'm waiting for is rooting my beast to be able to remove some of the built in Chinese crapware I don't understand.
If I'm to wish for something, I'd want a Mate 8 with Nexus Android with nothing at all but the OS and Google apps. Unfortunately, all the Nexus phones I am aware of have no SD card support which for me is fundamental even with my Mate 8 (128 GB internal memory)

HuaweiMate8 said:
I'd personally keep the Chinese firmware for a while. The only thing I'm waiting for is rooting my beast to be able to remove some of the built in Chinese crapware I don't understand.
If I'm to wish for something, I'd want a Mate 8 with Nexus Android with nothing at all but the OS and Google apps. Unfortunately, all the Nexus phones I am aware of have no SD card support which for me is fundamental even with my Mate 8 (128 GB internal memory)
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I want too. I wonder if that ROM will ever make it.

I think there is no 64/128 gb version of the L29.

64/4gb versions have popped up already, havent seen any 128 models though
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That is the strange thing. I have been reading an excellent post here h_ttp://anandtech.com/show/9878/the-huawei-mate-8-review under Introduction and Design, and it seems there is no 128 GB overseas version!

That's because 128gb model is China exclusive
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sirpaul82 said:
That's because 128gb model is China exclusive
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Ok, that is what I thought, but a question comes to my mind which is: Even if we could flash the overseas ROM on the Chinese device, will this work fine or would there be some features that won't work or HW failures or malfunctions? Personally, I'm OK with the Chinese version and happy to receive OTA updates, all I want is a root access to remove the unwanted applications.
By the way, I updated my NXT-AL10C00B137 to NXT-AL10C00B156 and I haven't noticed any bug or issues. I am not rooted and have the stock firmware. I live in Italy and I updated over WiFi.

once u root u lose capability of receiving OTA updates.
ive been on an international rom B133 from day one without any issues and im on the chinese model AL10 theyre so similar, almost identical in their hardware, that crossflashing roms doesnt seem to be a problem.

chrisabruce said:
I am debating if I should sell my Huawai Mate 8 NXT-L10. It is Mocha and full spec. I installed the International ROM, but considering getting the NXT-29 so I don't have to worry about OTA and such.
I don't speak/read Chinese and notice that the Chinese ROM still has messages that show up in Chinese despite English language setting. On the international ROM, I don't come across Chinese at all.
Trying to decide if I should sell my chinese one and just get the international one. I am in San Francisco, and bought directly in China with receipt, so don't think hard to sell. But getting international version seems difficult.
Thoughts? Are there any other differences between AL10 and L29?
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The differences between AL10 and L29 could be that AL10 has Dual SIM active and L29 has dual SIM standby.

knudknud3 said:
The differences between AL10 and L29 could be that AL10 has Dual SIM active and L29 has dual SIM standby.
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What is the difference between active sim and standby sim? Also, is there a difference for certain versions keeping some Chinese?

That's not true. L29 is also Dual SIM active. There is no difference in Dual Sim function between AL10 and L29.

Darriousx said:
What is the difference between active sim and standby sim? Also, is there a difference for certain versions keeping some Chinese?
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Dual SIM standby: you can have 2 SIM cards but only use one at a time.
Dual SIM active: you can have 2 SIM cards and use them simultaneous f.ex. make a call on one card and surfe the net on the other or surfe the net on one card and receive a call on the other card.
There are 3 versions of Mate 8.
2 universel : one with dual SIM standby and one with single SIM: m.huawei com
1 chinese with dual SIM full active: etotalk com
I would say that NXT-AL10 is the best one - also most expencive.
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jano666 said:
That's not true. L29 is also Dual SIM active. There is no difference in Dual Sim function between AL10 and L29.
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Take a look at GSMARENA, they can tell you otherwise.

knudknud3
I don't have to check it on GSMARENA because i have got this phone and I know, how it works. Do you have this phone or just distribute false information? I have got L29 C432 and everyday I use Dual Sim active functionality.
You'd better go to shop and check it personally.
On internet portals like gsmarena there is lots of errors in specs. Those webs are not reliable sources of any specs informations.
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look at this thread and read it from beginning to the end, if you don't believe me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/help/dual-sim-dual-active-t3381640

jano666 said:
knudknud3
I don't have to check it on GSMARENA because i have got this phone and I know, how it works. Do you have this phone or just distribute false information? I have got L29 C432 and everyday I use Dual Sim active functionality.
You'd better go to shop and check it personally.
On internet portals like gsmarena there is lots of errors in specs. Those webs are not reliable sources of any specs informations.
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look at this thread and read it from beginning to the end, if you don't believe me:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/help/dual-sim-dual-active-t3381640
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Of course I believe you. But that thread is saying nothing. Copycat is only confirming. Grofock is talking about AL10 (to me the real DSA/DSDA phone). Tsiglas is not explaining understandable (to me).
I hope you can explain to me in simple words, how you can do two different things AT THE SAME TIME on your phone. Please.

I've asked you to read this thread till the end... copysat AND tsiglas confirm, that L29 is Dual Sim Full Active. I confirm it too AS L29 OWNER. We know what we say, because we have got this phone.
It seems, that you have never had this phone, but you insist that L29 is not Dual Sim Active, because you have read about it on the website.
3 persons having this phone confirm, it is DS active, but you still says it means nothing....So i'm sorry, but I think there is no method to explain you anything, because it is impossible, that you can understand something more.
To the author of topic: don't listen to knudknud3. L29 and AL 10 have the same Dual Sim Active functionality. I confirm that as an European L29 owner.

jano666 said:
I've asked you to read this thread till the end... copysat AND tsiglas confirm, that L29 is Dual Sim Full Active. I confirm it too AS L29 OWNER. We know what we say, because we have got this phone.
It seems, that you have never had this phone, but you insist that L29 is not Dual Sim Active, because you have read about it on the website.
3 persons having this phone confirm, it is DS active, but you still says it means nothing....So i'm sorry, but I think there is no method to explain you anything, because it is impossible, that you can understand something more.
To the author of topic: don't listen to knudknud3. L29 and AL 10 have the same Dual Sim Active functionality. I confirm that as an European L29 owner.
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I am sorry, but can you at least tell me, where I can buy a phone like yours.

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.

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 someone Answer me this Q ...regarding Models

whats the different between all these brand names ...
AL10 -L24 - TL 10 - L21 - L 22
ALL I KNOW IS (TL 10) comes with china mobile label on the back (totally china...some buyer flash it with ROM to be L21)
i check them all regarding Frq and all working fine in my place
the price for L21 -L22 is more than AL10 - TL 10
i think there is something more than bands is different between those All
can somebody clarify me that ....

AL- and TL- are chinesse and come with hiapp store, chinesse voice assistant and other chinesse stuff. I have AL-30 and decided to full wipe to clean up the storage and i ended without anything google at all. BLN-L2X all have different firmware, come with google and all and price varies because some have nfc and gyroscope some have only one of them and chinesse don't have either of. Imo it's a nice thing since i was able to save some money by buying chinesse one since i don't use nfc or gyro. Even if you don't like chinesse stuff, there's a guide to rebrand to a different firmware. I hope you found this helpful.

These are various model series for same phone supporting different bands.
Al10 for China
L22 for India
L24 for US and so on