Database Info

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?
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 using Tapatalk

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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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!
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

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
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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....
Sent from my NEXT using Tapatalk

judging from ur signature, uve got the international rom installed on a chinese model @manook
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

jbmc83 said:
judging from ur signature, uve got the international rom installed on a chinese model @manook
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Sent from my NEXT using Tapatalk

I got mine from Wanda mobile to they was good
Sent from my HUAWEI NXT-AL10 using Tapatalk

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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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

UK Plug

Hi Guys
Just waiting for my new Mate 9 to be delivered from Clove. I've realised that it comes with a Euro 2 pin plug. Does anyone know where I can buy a *UK* three pin plug from - are they 'different' from others given that it's going to need to be a supercharge type?
Cheers
Steve

Aren't there any adapters? So you can change the 2 pin to the Uk standard?
Sent from my Huawei Mate 9

Yeah just use a good quality EU to UK adapter. A fused one preferably.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using XDA Labs

Order one from Hong Kong. They use the three pin, at least that's what I got in my international version from Hong Kong.

Coolbananas said:
Order one from Hong Kong. They use the three pin, at least that's what I got in my international version from Hong Kong.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks CB. Any links?
Sent from my Samsung Note III

Governa said:
Yeah just use a good quality EU to UK adapter. A fused one preferably.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using XDA Labs
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Cheers Giverna. That's what I'm going to do in the short term. Just makes the whole charger thing a bit bulky though.
Sent from my Samsung Note III

I haven't got any links to the plug alone, I ordered my Mate 9 from Wonda Mobile, they may have some. If not try Aliexpress. They can't be too hard to come by.

Wonda didn't have any, so off to look round aliexpress. Thanks for the suggestions! ??
Update: Nor aliexpress

Perhaps just wait it out, the phone went on sale with 3 on Friday here so you'd imagine accessories etc will be quick to follow.

You're right CB. Patience isn't my strongest suit! ??

Its the same charger as the Porsche Design (available in the UK) / Pro.

bonerp said:
Its the same charger as the Porsche Design (available in the UK) / Pro.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, I thought it MIGHT be. Do you have any links for where I can purchase one?
Sent from my MHA-L29 using Tapatalk

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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
$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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
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

importing a Qualcomm version to the Netherlands

Hi there,
Does any of you know a safe way ( online seller ) to import a Note 20 Ultra 5G ( snapdragon ) to the Netherlands. And if there's a "safe way" to do this would I run into trouble on the Dutch cellular network bands?

I'm from Belgium. I ordered the Note20 snapdragon from t-dimension. Received it 9days later without any additional import taxes. Phone works well on the Belgian bands.
So I guess NL is gonna be fine as well.

I'm in the UK and also bought from T-Dimension. This was my first purchase with them and everything went to plan, but it took nine calendar days from order on Monday to receipt on Wednesday the following week. Two days of delay were due to security checks, for me to provide proof of ID and address. Good price, even better now, and everything sealed and correct.
In the UK we have four primary network providers. Two of the networks make use of Band 32, which the N9860 does not include. It's a supplementary band and its omission is not critical, especially as the band does not appear to be deployed anywhere near me, rather in central London while I'm on the outskirts and don't venture into town.
Mostly everything works including Google Pay, VoLTE and VoWiFi. Garmin Pay expects a Hong Kong payment card to be registered, so that's effectively useless in Europe, but no consequence since Google Pay works and that's what I've used in the past.
Firmware updates are a bit behind schedule. Even late in November the phone only has October security updates. Not a showstopper, but perhaps a hint of limited priority for this model.
The big concern, if it matters to you, might be 5G support. At face value, judging from the band's in the spec, you would imagine 5G to be no problem. Many have found the Three network to be well supported by the phone in the UK, including me. Vodafone 5G looks a bit sketchy in my limited testing. I've seen the 5G symbol appear on the phone, but nPerf did not identify a 5G service from Vodafone, whereas it did for Three. Regarding 5G on EE I have only ever seen remarks that it does not work. I have seen no comments about 5G on O2 (well, maybe one, and it was a "No" I think).
You'll have to do your own research on bands for the Netherlands and see if the match is good enough for you.

destz0r said:
I'm from Belgium. I bought the Note20 snapdragon from t-dimension. Received it a week later without any additional import taxes. Phone works well on the Belgian bands.
So I guess NL is gonna be fine as well.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
One quick question, does the SM-N986O support Dutch language?

patensas said:
One quick question, does the SM-N986O support Dutch language?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yup, dutch language works perfectly, even google assistant in dutch. havent had any issues

destz0r said:
Yup, dutch language works perfectly, even google assistant in dutch. havent had any issues
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for your reply, highly appreciated.
Did you but the SM-N986O?

patensas said:
Thanks for your reply, highly appreciated.
Did you but the SM-N986O?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I bought the N9810 (Note20 5G), not the Ultra

destz0r said:
I bought the N9810 (Note20 5G), not the Ultra
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks again, so the O variant should be the way to go. Time to take the dive and order it.

How long did it take to arrive to Europe? The price is excellent it's actually 200 eur cheaper than exynos version here

jirka607 said:
How long did it take to arrive to Europe? The price is excellent it's actually 200 eur cheaper than exynos version here
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I received it like 9 days after ordering

destz0r said:
I received it like 9 days after ordering
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Did you order from AU or DE store it's cheaper on AU store

jirka607 said:
Did you order from AU or DE store it's cheaper on AU store
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
from their DE website

OK ordering Bronze 256GB 9860 model today...the price is unbeatable