Buying a Chinese phone online - software updates? - Android General

Hi guys
I was v. close to ordering either a LeEco or ZUK smartphone via Oppomart or some other retailer, until it suddenly struck me that whilst the device should work fine here, am i right in thinking it wont receive any OTA updates to software, as network operators send them out, and none here support those devices? Thx
P.S im in the UK

wokinglad said:
Hi guys
I was v. close to ordering either a LeEco or ZUK smartphone via Oppomart or some other retailer, until it suddenly struck me that whilst the device should work fine here, am i right in thinking it wont receive any OTA updates to software, as network operators send them out, and none here support those devices? Thx
P.S im in the UK
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Two werry good phones, but if you wont phone for flashing you must wait for custom's roms fro this two models...
My choice is Zuk Z2 if you wont help for decides
Послато са Lenovo Z90-7 уз помоћ Тапатока

urbanboymne said:
but if you wont phone for flashing you must wait for custom's roms fro this two models...
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sorry, what do you mean?
I am indeed thinking of getting the Zuk Z2, or the LeEco Le Max 2 which is very cheap considering QHD display and 820 processor. I already have an Lg G4 but its very annoying and glitchy.

wokinglad said:
sorry, what do you mean?
I am indeed thinking of getting the Zuk Z2, or the LeEco Le Max 2 which is very cheap considering QHD display and 820 processor. I already have an Lg G4 but its very annoying and glitchy.
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If you wont to change software (flash) you must wait for custom rom, if you dont need buy Zuk Z2 - amazing phone.
I'm using Lenovo phone.
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[Q] Android 6.0.1 - Any hope to see it on this GREAT DEVICE ??!!!!!!

I really hope that LG think well about to not releasing 6.0.1 on our G PRO 2 .
This is still a really GREAT DEVICE, with a Great HW Specs, and could be NORMAL to see Android 6 on this device !!!!!!!
LG , if you are looking here, give us Android 6 update !!!!!
Just forgot about it.LG will never do that.
hackintoish12945 said:
Just forgot about it.LG will never do that.
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really annoying about them. lg g pro 2 is a great device and GREAT HW .
Only reason is they are releasing V20 and now they won't loose V20 customers
wolfgart said:
I really hope that LG think well about to not releasing 6.0.1 on our G PRO 2 .
This is still a really GREAT DEVICE, with a Great HW Specs, and could be NORMAL to see Android 6 on this device !!!!!!!
LG , if you are looking here, give us Android 6 update !!!!!
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Just download CM13 and you will having android 6.0.1 on your LG G Pro 2.. Been testing since last month till now and it SUPER FAST ROM EVER.. NO bug or lagging found yet :good:
amriboysz said:
Just download CM13 and you will having android 6.0.1 on your LG G Pro 2.. Been testing since last month till now and it SUPER FAST ROM EVER.. NO bug or lagging found yet :good:
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Where can I download CM13??
Thanks in advance.
straycat said:
Where can I download CM13??
Thanks in advance.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pro-2/development/cyanogenmod-13-lg-g-pro-2-d838-t3357883
Open those link and read all of it. Anything problem just comment on those thread
amriboysz said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-g-pro-2/development/cyanogenmod-13-lg-g-pro-2-d838-t3357883
Open those link and read all of it. Anything problem just comment on those thread
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I'm afraid installation instructions are not the clearest I've ever seen...
straycat said:
I'm afraid installation instructions are not the clearest I've ever seen...
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installation is so easy when using d838 models.
wolfgart said:
really annoying about them. lg g pro 2 is a great device and GREAT HW .
Only reason is they are releasing V20 and now they won't loose V20 customers
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This is the same chip set as the zuk z1 ( and the z1 will be getting the mm update i bought both ) with this knowlage there should be 1 more update for both to mm i was using my z1 but it has died completely and jyst as i found out the mm update is flawless on the z1 there must be someone able to update this with the mm on the zuk z1 compiled firmwear
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wolfgart said:
really annoying about them. lg g pro 2 is a great device and GREAT HW .
Only reason is they are releasing V20 and now they won't loose V20 customers
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This is the same chip set as the zuk z1 ( and the z1 will be getting the mm update i bought both ) with this knowlage there should be 1 more update for both to mm i was using my z1 but it has died completely and just as i found out the mm update is flawless on the z1 there must be someone able to update this with the mm on the zuk z1 compiled firmwear and use it to get this wonderful device a bit more life

P8max 703L* now with full 4GLTE+ support in EMUI4.0 Android 6.0

Hi guys..
Wondering about that both my chinese p8max 703L handsets now are supporting LTE+ 4G speeds here in inner copenhagen, in the amount of 72mb download and 50mb upload on LTE bands-
useally that was an hazzle on 703L version the lack of EU/US LTE bands.
some talks about that it was band20 ' there where lacking in 703L version in regards to 701, but after EMUI4.0 on both 703L in household I got no 4G-LTE problems, quite the contrary.
any info about' if this band was hardware-present and just been validated with upgrades, since the 4G LTE support?.
on numerous danish celluar- LTE-vendors i got full 4G LTE support. - any app too see what band is in play>? (non rooted devices, all stock)
btw' wicked feature that you make an hole conversation without open your phone, and do all commands on top-of-the-cover and interact with screen. . -works like an charm.. :good:
I noticed that I was receiving 4G last week here in Ireland. I assumed it was a glitch haha
If that is actually true, that would be one reason for me to update, even though I don't like anything beyond B029
Sent from my HUAWEI P8max using XDA-Developers mobile app
Maybe LTE Discovery shows which lte bands support 703L after update ?
LTE is working fine for me as well in India not that I tried before update.
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DaneLaw said:
Hi guys..
Wondering about that both my chinese p8max 703L handsets now are supporting LTE+ 4G speeds here in inner copenhagen, in the amount of 72mb download and 50mb upload on LTE bands-
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Hi !
How did you do that ? What did you edit for this?
shao2004 said:
Hi !
How did you do that ? What did you edit for this?
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Its some time since, but as I recall it was just OTA update there activated the bands, needed.
previus we couldnt get 4G on both the DAV703L we got in household (64GB silver and 32GB titanium), but after update, it was suddenly accesable on both., so I was of the presumption that the bands was allready present hardware wise in the chinese version DAV703L, but simply deactivated software wise and then got valid and activated down to OTA update.
atm im still on B212 and 4G works as a charm. (use it daily)
I havent rooted or fooled around with any kernel / rom'release, there both still all stock, like they arrived, only OTA updated.
..
Please re-upload KangSlim B211 ROM
Hello everyone,
please re-upload the KangVIP SLim B211 ROM for the DAV-703L.
(or something similar)
I can't find it anythere in the internet... I will be very thankful....!
VitaminByte said:
please re-upload the KangVIP SLim B211 ROM
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KangVIP Slim 211 8/18/16 :
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B1othcjTtZ2kU0lWdlFZbEpoSWM&export=download
PLEASE, where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ??? HELP US !!!
shao2004 said:
KangVIP Slim 211 8/18/16 :
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PLEASE,
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ???
:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Niki da Trani said:
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
PLEASE,
where all HUAWEI P8 Max custom rom are ???
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I don't understand - what do you need? I posted a link to the custom ROM in my previous post.
shao2004 said:
I don't understand - what do you need? I posted a link to the custom ROM in my previous post.
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I wanted to say where the other custom ROMs ended up? :crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Is there only one?:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Niki da Trani said:
...where the other custom ROMs ended up? ...
Is there only one?
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And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=44965872&anchor=Spoil-44965872-6
shao2004 said:
And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs :
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Thank you for the reply!!!
1)where are the RECOVERIES ???:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
2)I did not find anything, not even for Asus zenfone 3 ultra.
Then where are the ROMs, tools, Recoveries for the asus zenfone 3 ultra????:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:
Niki da Trani said:
Thank you for the reply!!!
1)where are the RECOVERIES
2)I did not find anything, not even for Asus zenfone 3 ultra.
Then where are the ROMs, tools, Recoveries for the asus zenfone 3 ultra???
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I don't understand you - what do you want? What does asus zenfone 3 ultra, in the theme of Huawei P8 MAX?
All what you need for Huawei P8 MAX - look for the link. There is everything, what you need !
shao2004 said:
And there were only three custom firmwares from KangVIP, in my opinion. (If I'm not mistaken..)
Go to the 4pda. There are links to all the custom ROMs : http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?act=findpost&pid=44965872&anchor=Spoil-44965872-6
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Thank you I downloaded the stock one. Hope it works

nougat for alcatel pixi 4 (4)

Hello,
I own a Alcatel pixi 4 (4) 4034x and because it has android 6.0 I am curious if nougat is available for this phone?
mattwhite7102 said:
Hello,
I own a Alcatel pixi 4 (4) 4034x and because it has android 6.0 I am curious if nougat is available for this phone?
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Alcatel hardly updates their phones (even the flagships).
So, NO, THERE IS NO NOUGAT UPDATE FOR YOUR PIXI 4.
Nonta72 said:
Alcatel hardly updates their phones (even the flagships).
So, NO, THERE IS NO NOUGAT UPDATE FOR YOUR PIXI 4.
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Thanks for your answer, so Alcatel never Even updates their phones to receive patches such as the bluebourne exploit that was discovered a few weeks ago, even LG updates their own phones even the K8 gets the patch and that phone never receives updates
Nonta72 said:
Alcatel hardly updates their phones (even the flagships).
So, NO, THERE IS NO NOUGAT UPDATE FOR YOUR PIXI 4.
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Duplicated the first post by accident
mattwhite7102 said:
Thanks for your answer, so Alcatel never Even updates their phones to receive patches such as the bluebourne exploit that was discovered a few weeks ago, even LG updates their own phones even the K8 gets the patch and that phone never receives updates
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If you seriously care about updates, you should get a Nexus, Pixel, Sony or Motorola!
Nonta72 said:
If you seriously care about updates, you should get a Nexus, Pixel, Sony or Motorola!
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I might consider that in the future

Realme 1 will get Android P{Confirmed}

Rejoice realme users.Your beloved device will get the Android P update.
The news was made public by geekyranjit in Twitter.He said that the company has confirmed the p update for realme 1 when he enquired about the same.
Update:Now it has been confirmed by the company directly.
Source:https://twitter.com/realmemobiles/status/1002391788957519872?s=19
Im eager to buy Realme 1 but ColorOS is blocking me!
If its gonna Android P , but then also ColorOS would be ColorOS!
Dont know about bootloader unlocking yet, Heard that Oppo phones are not unlockable :crying:
No bro eventually it will be rooted, have patience
abhishek8888 said:
No bro eventually it will be rooted, have patience
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If Oppo doesn't Provide the Unlocking Code or Support Fastboot Binaries, then it would only depend on some Tricks or Any Loopholes that would do the same.
Lets take the Eg. Of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 , it has got bootloader unlocked and within a month Custom Roms have started to come up.
Now lets take the Other Eg. Motorola Droid Turbo (Int. Version of Moto Turbo which i was using in 2015) it doesnt have Unlockable bootloader , but within 1 year developers have successfully Unlocked the Phone!
And another, Droid Turbo 2 (Int. Version Of Moto X Force which im using now) it also had unlockable bootloader , and its going to be 2years but till now People are unsuccessful for getting Root/Unlocking due to the fix in Loophole.
So if Oppo is Not Providing the Unlocking Code or It doesn't Support Unlocking (as far as i know now) its not to be correct to assume it would get rooted/unlocked but can only hope for good.
Realme 1 has mediatek P60 AI chipset. Also Android 8 doesn't support AI feature but Android 9 (Android P) does. ColorOs 5 is supported and powered of AI feature like Battery, Camera, etc. Maybe Company push stock Android. But isn't bad ColorOS.
sumitpsr1 said:
Maybe Company push stock Android. But isn't bad ColorOS.
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I think its never gonna happen! Its like Same, Mi rolling out Stock Android 8.0 insted of MIUI 10 or Honor rolling Stock Android 8.1 insted of EMUI!
I didnt used colorOS or any oppo phone before but MIUI,EMUI,UX5.0,Touchwizz... and i didnt keep up with them especially with MIUI and EMUI!
I keep Moto as my primary device (since 2013) due to stock android and simple interface.
ColorOS wouldn't be the deal breaker for the most but for some (like me) its making me think twice before buying
gyarados025 said:
Im eager to buy Realme 1 but ColorOS is blocking me!
If its gonna Android P , but then also ColorOS would be ColorOS!
Dont know about bootloader unlocking yet, Heard that Oppo phones are not unlockable :crying:
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The phone is running on 8.1 Oreo, that means it has project treble support, so there will be no issues in unlocking the bootloader and developing a rom for the Realme 1. Just have a little patience.
Rohitshaw97 said:
The phone is running on 8.1 Oreo, that means it has project treble support, so there will be no issues in unlocking the bootloader and developing a rom for the Realme 1. Just have a little patience.
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Project treble means to have separate Vendor partition , so that GSI can be boot without compiling a seperate rom with a specific vendor tree. But it dosent mean treble=unlocking
gyarados025 said:
Project treble means to have separate Vendor partition , so that GSI can be boot without compiling a seperate rom with a specific vendor tree. But it dosent mean treble=unlocking
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Yeah, but it's a little less difficult for the developers to unlock the phone. I think you know that starting with Android 8.x (Oreo), Google separated the Vendor and Manufacturer. That means the OS can be updated without having to touch the vendor implementation. Before project treble, The Vendors have to wait for the Unlock Code from the manufacturer which was very lengthy and delaying process, at least project treble solves this issue.
Rohitshaw97 said:
Yeah, but it's a little less difficult for the developers to unlock the phone.
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Only Manufacturers signed images can be flashed with locked bootloader , so if you are planning to boot a LOS GSI you will need a Unlocked bootloader , and by no way you can sign a image as same as manufacturer so jt will fail, as far as unlocking is concerned its in the hand of oppo only bcoz i heard that oppo deleted the fastboot binaries of the phone and to unlock the bootloader ,there must be a loophole or some think which can be exploited otherwise it would suffer the same fate as droid turbo 2. In future what happens i/we dont know but till now its correct to assume that phone is unlockable bcoz oppo is not supporting bootloader unlocking
Here, look at this,
There's an option to allow permissions for unlocking Bootloader, so i think in future maybe Oppo will allow modifications.
Rohitshaw97 said:
Here, look at this,
There's an option to allow permissions for unlocking Bootloader, so i think in future maybe Oppo will allow modifications.
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This option will be there on all devices even on Droid Turbo 2 , and LG phones which i have used and are not unlockable.
Even CM12.1,13 has that for no reason.
You can turn it on off on off...
gyarados025 said:
This option will be there on all devices even on Droid Turbo 2 , and LG phones which i have used and are not unlockable.
Even CM12.1,13 has that for no reason.
You can turn it on off on off...
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Well if that's the case then ab sab Oppo ke hath mein hai, but even if the bootloader doesn't gets unlocked, we still are getting confirmed Android P update. At least that's a relief. ?
Rohitshaw97 said:
Well if that's the case then ab sab Oppo ke hath mein hai, but even if the bootloader doesn't gets unlocked, we still are getting confirmed Android P update. At least that's a relief. ?
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What when?
It's the real question.
Sent from my MotoG3 using XDA Labs
VK84663 said:
What when?
It's the real question.
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Soon, the Realme officials only tweeted that Realme 1 will be getting Android P updated, as per track records of budget midrange devices, we can expect the update in 6-7 months from now.
Stock firmware
Rohitshaw97 said:
Well if that's the case then ab sab Oppo ke hath mein hai, but even if the bootloader doesn't gets unlocked, we still are getting confirmed Android P update. At least that's a relief.
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Is stock firmware available for oppo realme 1 ?
Please reply
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gyarados025 said:
If Oppo doesn't Provide the Unlocking Code or Support Fastboot Binaries, then it would only depend on some Tricks or Any Loopholes that would do the same.
Lets take the Eg. Of Asus Zenfone Max Pro M1 , it has got bootloader unlocked and within a month Custom Roms have started to come up.
Now lets take the Other Eg. Motorola Droid Turbo (Int. Version of Moto Turbo which i was using in 2015) it doesnt have Unlockable bootloader , but within 1 year developers have successfully Unlocked the Phone!
And another, Droid Turbo 2 (Int. Version Of Moto X Force which im using now) it also had unlockable bootloader , and its going to be 2years but till now People are unsuccessful for getting Root/Unlocking due to the fix in Loophole.
So if Oppo is Not Providing the Unlocking Code or It doesn't Support Unlocking (as far as i know now) its not to be correct to assume it would get rooted/unlocked but can only hope for good.
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I am waiting for it's stock firmware, but not getting it, is it will be available in future ??
shailesh swaroop said:
Is stock firmware available for oppo realme 1 ?
Please reply
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I am waiting for it's stock firmware, but not getting it, is it will be available in future ??
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vA.18
https://googleweblight.com/i?u=http...realme-1-stock-firmware-collections/&hl=en-IN
I asked realme about the pie update they have confirmed that it will gaye pie update here is screenshot of their response ?.
But they didn't clarify about unlocking Camera2api...
Hoping that will also be done...
abhi.s4u said:
vA.18
https://googleweblight.com/i?u=http...realme-1-stock-firmware-collections/&hl=en-IN
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Is this a genuine link?
balapradeep.jnvv said:
Is this a genuine link?
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i don't know i didn't tried and now v18 link is broken

How to root realme 5 pro

How to root realme 5 pro kindly help me to root my phone plz..
manish0020 said:
How to root realme 5 pro kindly help me to root my phone plz..
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Just wait for the kernel sources to be released by the company, and then we can go for all the dev stuff.
Realme 5 pro kernel source
4.9.112-perf+(1565581166)
manish0020 said:
4.9.112-perf+(1565581166)
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where it is available i cannot find the link to the kernel source???
kernel source realme 5 pro
Bro i just talk to customer care they said they already launched kernel source of realme 5 pro n i don't know how to find it can u plz tell me...
yes because rm5p kernel same as kernel rm3p
Root realme 5 pro
So can i know now how can i root my realme 5 pro actually i try to install indepth apk it says app not installed ....
manish0020 said:
So can i know now how can i root my realme 5 pro actually i try to install indepth apk it says app not installed ....
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not supported
Root
Bro y r u confusing me come to the exact point can i root my realme 5 pro or not ...
manish0020 said:
Bro y r u confusing me come to the exact point can i root my realme 5 pro or not ...
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U can In Dec source will be released in Dec or jun
thanks
Owh no its very far bro ...dec n jun to far hehe thanks bro ...ill wait
The real question is how to unlock bootloader. It's not yet allowed to, I guess. As others said there is no source code published now. But if you google realme 5 pro bootloader unlock there are several posts and blogs. They sound kinda general and made-up to me. Like they just renamed their Realme 3 Pro bootloader unlock. But it's worth a try I believe.
greenys' said:
The real question is how to unlock bootloader. It's not yet allowed to, I guess. As others said there is no source code published now. But if you google realme 5 pro bootloader unlock there are several posts and blogs. They sound kinda general and made-up to me. Like they just renamed their Realme 3 Pro bootloader unlock. But it's worth a try I believe.
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interesting to find you here cop
Walden0 said:
I interesting to find you here cop
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Oh why is that? Y'know me. I'm a budget person and I couldn't find a better, more budget friendly phone than Realme Q. I've had a bit of a struggle not to buy Redmi Note 7 Pro but Realme Q seems better in every aspect and is even cheaper. Ofc I decided this will be the device I want to use for 3+ years now
greenys' said:
Oh why is that? Y'know me. I'm a budget person and I couldn't find a better, more budget friendly phone than Realme Q. I've had a bit of a struggle not to buy Redmi Note 7 Pro but Realme Q seems better in every aspect and is even cheaper. Ofc I decided this will be the device I want to use for 3+ years now
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I didn't know that realme was being sold in other countries than India. I bought note 7 though.
Walden0 said:
I didn't know that realme was being sold in other countries than India. I bought note 7 though.
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It is not. Mostly. Though recently Realme 3 Pro was sold in Europe, still, not in Hungary. I found this phone on kimovil's site for a 170 euro budget max and listed by performance descending. On that day the info was uploaded about the device and I ordered one from Aliexpress 150 Euro. Note 7 is awesome indeed but back then it was sold for 150 euro as well and ofc OPPO's VOOC charging, UFS 2.1 storage and 10 nm chip procedure and Sony camera (same as Note 7 Pro's) was too appealing even for me who is a Xiaomi fan. I just had to order a device which the same chipset as Xiaomi Mi 9 SE but way cheaper
greenys' said:
It is not. Mostly. Though recently Realme 3 Pro was sold in Europe, still, not in Hungary. I found this phone on kimovil's site for a 170 euro budget max and listed by performance descending. On that day the info was uploaded about the device and I ordered one from Aliexpress 150 Euro. Note 7 is awesome indeed but back then it was sold for 150 euro as well and ofc OPPO's VOOC charging, UFS 2.1 storage and 10 nm chip procedure and Sony camera (same as Note 7 Pro's) was too appealing even for me who is a Xiaomi fan. I just had to order a device which the same chipset as Xiaomi Mi 9 SE but way cheaper
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Oh I see , here the device was costlier and the fact that it will take a lot if time for development to get started , if it does at all , refrained me from buying realme 5 with sd665. Hope you get some good stable roms soon.
Walden0 said:
Oh I see , here the device was costlier and the fact that it will take a lot if time for development to get started , if it does at all , refrained me from buying realme 5 with sd665. Hope you get some good stable roms soon.
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I can see. Well at least you'll be able to tell me about your Note 7 experiences and indeed, I hope we'll get some good roms. I'd certainly appreciate Pixel Experience, Miracle Droid and AICOSP roms.
Yes bro i google n see there r lot of post how to root realme 5 pro ... But all is fake they r juz trying to make there website popular ...
bro is andrax terminal good did u try that terminal dz it work well .?

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