VPN for update? - Honor 8 Questions & Answers

Hey guys, so a friend of mine has a One Plus 3 but he didn't recived the update yet. So he utilized a vpn to connect to servers from Canada and UK and he got the update.
Has some one claimed that he got the update from sweden, if there are any possibility to connect to another area to look for that update. Specially in sweden

atrix_noob said:
Hey guys, so a friend of mine has a One Plus 3 but he didn't recived the update yet. So he utilized a vpn to connect to servers from Canada and UK and he got the update.
Has some one claimed that he got the update from sweden, if there are any possibility to connect to another area to look for that update. Specially in sweden
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Sadly that won't work unless you have a device from that region or you're running the previous firmware from that region. The OP3 isn't region specific, so he can get the update from any region. The Honor 8 though has various models for each region of the world. (L04/L14 US, L09 EU, etc)

Saythis said:
Sadly that won't work unless you have a device from that region or you're running the previous firmware from that region. The OP3 isn't region specific, so he can get the update from any region. The Honor 8 though has various models for each region of the world. (L04/L14 US, L09 EU, etc)
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Ohh I see, thanks for responding. That is sad tho :/

You shouldn't need to connect to the device OEM's server via a VPN in order to get updates for your device. As OTA OS updates are sent to each device dependent on their model number and the regional OS settings.

if you know the update version just download it online and manually install it?

atrix_noob said:
Ohh I see, thanks for responding. That is sad tho :/
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There's the Charles app method

CronaMell said:
There's the Charles app method
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Mmmmmmmm let me search for it, never heard of it lol

DarkGuyver said:
You shouldn't need to connect to the device OEM's server via a VPN in order to get updates for your device. As OTA OS updates are sent to each device dependent on their model number and the regional OS settings.
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Yeah, I need to read a little more. Lol

atrix_noob said:
Mmmmmmmm let me search for it, never heard of it lol
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Haha, there's a thread in the guide section "sympathetic way to update to nougat" you'll find all the details there

CronaMell said:
Haha, there's a thread in the guide section "sympathetic way to update to nougat" you'll find all the details there
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Thanks, today I buyed a 8gb Sd card just to update to nougat lol

CronaMell said:
Haha, there's a thread in the guide section "sympathetic way to update to nougat" you'll find all the details there
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I read the thread but I'm out of luck cuz I don't have wifi no router near me. To complicated to do that.
:/

I don't know why everybody is in such a hurry to upgrade their OS from Marshmallow to Nougat. When Nougat is only available for a handful of devices at the moment. The majority of the other Nougat release are still in the Beta cycle and have numerous bugs that have yet to be addressed yet.

DarkGuyver said:
I don't know why everybody is in such a hurry to upgrade their OS from Marshmallow to Nougat. When Nougat is only available for a handful of devices at the moment. The majority of the other Nougat release are still in the Beta cycle and have numerous bugs that have yet to be addressed yet.
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Yeah, I just installed beta lol
Performance wise isssssss great!

atrix_noob said:
I read the thread but I'm out of luck cuz I don't have wifi no router near me. To complicated to do that.
:/
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Cheer up, the official nougat update is less than a month away

atrix_noob said:
Yeah, I just installed beta lol
Performance wise isssssss great!
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Just wait till you notice that allot of features that were in Marshmallow are missing in the Nougat Beta. While the performance maybe slightly better than Marshmallow. Nougat still isn't ready for retail use on the Honor 8 yet.

DarkGuyver said:
Just wait till you notice that allot of features that were in Marshmallow are missing in the Nougat Beta. While the performance maybe slightly better than Marshmallow. Nougat still isn't ready for retail use on the Honor 8 yet.
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All essential features are here. Getting 5 to 6 sot.
I haven't faced a single issue. Plus I'm not a guy for complaining about features. I buyer the Honor 8 because of speed. And that's what I'm getting.

DarkGuyver said:
Just wait till you notice that allot of features that were in Marshmallow are missing in the Nougat Beta. While the performance maybe slightly better than Marshmallow. Nougat still isn't ready for retail use on the Honor 8 yet.
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It's because the Nougat on this phone means EMUI 5 and it's 10x better than EMUI 4.1 .. trust me
it's a much better phone on Nougat EMUI5 ( Even Beta) BTW I think the current B360 for the L04 is the final Beta.
It will go live in the next 4 or 5 weeks. (Huawei is really slow)

DarkGuyver said:
Just wait till you notice that allot of features that were in Marshmallow are missing in the Nougat Beta. While the performance maybe slightly better than Marshmallow. Nougat still isn't ready for retail use on the Honor 8 yet.
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B360 is definitely a fully functional build. I have yet to find anything broken and it even includes Vulkan api. As said above, EMUI 5.0 is miles ahead of EMUI 4.1. It's a much better and cleaner looking UI.

clsA said:
It's because the Nougat on this phone means EMUI 5 and it's 10x better than EMUI 4.1 .. trust me
it's a much better phone on Nougat EMUI5 ( Even Beta) BTW I think the current B360 for the L04 is the final Beta.
It will go live in the next 4 or 5 weeks. (Huawei is really slow)
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AH! I forgot that the new version of EMUI is better than the current version. It's the same with most android device OEMs.

atrix_noob said:
Hey guys, so a friend of mine has a One Plus 3 but he didn't recived the update yet. So he utilized a vpn to connect to servers from Canada and UK and he got the update.
Has some one claimed that he got the update from sweden, if there are any possibility to connect to another area to look for that update. Specially in sweden
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Try af+ wall

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Nougat update is here UK and maybe other countries

Good day all I have two Honor 8s both with UK B131 firmware. Been checking updates for Android 7 but not luck.
So I updated my Huawei ID software to 2.4.1.304_OVE one one deviceand then checked for firmware update of my OS and low and behold the new update is there. 2.38GB and downloaded.
I check once again with my other device which l had not updated the Huawei ID, each time I checked for new OS it came back No Update.. So I once again updated my Huawei ID to the one above once installed I checked for new updated. The new update was there did the download and installed reboot and it's all good to go...
So give it a try if you still not seeing new update each time you try..
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Now to try out the Twin app...
Things I have notice that has been fixed in Android 7
World clock now list County and city for La Réunion - Saint-Denis. Had to use Mauritius settings in the past.
Glad to hear that. Can you provide screenshot of baseband version, security patch level date and kernel version?
Thanks in advance!
PS: Huawei ID update available here too, FRD- L09
https://s31.postimg.org/l624q5zvf/Screenshot_20170212_150355.png
Here is a screen shot of my Honor 8 with Android 7 as of today 12 February in UK
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Good day all I have two Honor 8s both with UK B131 firmware. Been checking updates for Android 7 but not luck.
So I updated my Huawei ID software to 2.4.1.304_OVE one one deviceand then checked for firmware update of my OS and low and behold the new update is there. 2.38GB and downloaded.
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Was that from the Play store? There is no update here for Huawey ID in Ireland latest in Play Store is 2.3.3.312_OVE
Would you have the APK?
@Nyssa1104, thank you, sir. This is the same version which i already received couple of days ago. It is from 18.01.2017. I wonder will the OTA update from 6.02.2017 be pushed soon.....
https://s7.postimg.org/t97yd7mez/Screenshot_20170212_150846.png
nCoder said:
Was that from the Play store? There is no update here for Huawey ID in Ireland latest in Play Store is 2.3.3.312_OVE
Would you have the APK?
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No its not from play store. Go to the Huawei ID once open in the menu Check for updates.. This is what I did and it will show the new Huawei ID update and just download and install no need for reboot.. There after checking check for New OS..
Just a address note I have since done this to two more Honor 8s (4 now) and they all update to. Android 7 this way.. Maybe there is a trigger in the new Huawei ID software?
dedovec said:
@Nyssa1104, thank you, sir. This is the same version which i already received couple of days ago. It is from 18.01.2017. I wonder will the OTA update from 6.02.2017 be pushed soon.....
https://s7.postimg.org/t97yd7mez/Screenshot_20170212_150846.png
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I should image so in the near future but in the mean time going to see how this Nougat pans out as it is..
Side Note
Twin app when used with Whatsapp is a must for dual sim devices and it works with no lag on the phone.. All default OS settings and firmware
I got my Honor ID update but no OS update here.
I'm in the UK maybe it will turn up later
Nyssa1104 said:
Good day all I have two Honor 8s both with UK B131 firmware. Been checking updates for Android 7 but not luck.
So I updated my Huawei ID software to 2.4.1.304_OVE one one deviceand then checked for firmware update of my OS and low and behold the new update is there. 2.38GB and downloaded.
I check once again with my other device which l had not updated the Huawei ID, each time I checked for new OS it came back No Update.. So I once again updated my Huawei ID to the one above once installed I checked for new updated. The new update was there did the download and installed reboot and it's all good to go...
So give it a try if you still not seeing new update each time you try..
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Now to try out the Twin app...
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Thank you for the info, just got checked and found this tiny update! I dont have enough battery and wifi connectivity far from home atm,gonna try tomorrow and let see!!!
infernalhotdog7777 said:
thank you for the info, just got checked and found this tiny update! I dont have enough battery and wifi connectivity far from home atm,gonna try tomorrow and let see!!!
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frd-L09b130
infernalhotdog7777 said:
Thank you for the info, just got checked and found this tiny update! I dont have enough battery and wifi connectivity far from home atm,gonna try tomorrow and let see!!!
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That's the Huawei ID update I did and then checked for OS update and downloaded installed and rebooted to where I am now Android 7..
Nyssa1104 said:
That's the Huawei ID update I did and then checked for OS update and downloaded installed and rebooted to where I am now Android 7..
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Was you still on android 6 before ?
johnhux7 said:
Was you still on android 6 before ?
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Yes I as on build B131 UK and like I said no matter how many times I had hit that update button for firmware no update showed up until I had updated the Huawei ID to the one stayed in OP this was on 4 Honor 8s. I have 2 and 2 co-worker each have one. And all device have the new firmware...
Just done the above but still no update, I'm I the UK too.
Is the low resolution setting working ?
sTefIx420 said:
Is the low resolution setting working ?
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No idea where is it located?
Nyssa1104 said:
No its not from play store. Go to the Huawei ID once open in the menu Check for updates.. This is what I did and it will show the new Huawei ID update and just download and install no need for reboot.. There after checking check for New OS..
Just a address note I have since done this to two more Honor 8s (4 now) and they all update to. Android 7 this way.. Maybe there is a trigger in the new Huawei ID software?
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Thanks. Did that, now Huawei ID is v2.4.1.304_OVE but no luck with Android Update unfortunatelly - Still says "No Updates"
dedovec said:
@Nyssa1104, thank you, sir. This is the same version which i already received couple of days ago. It is from 18.01.2017. I wonder will the OTA update from 6.02.2017 be pushed soon.....
https://s7.postimg.org/t97yd7mez/Screenshot_20170212_150846.png
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Did you updated the 06.02.2017 OTA? If you did, does the Android security patch still on 1 December 2016? Thank you sir
@fnudaniel83, i'm still on the software from the 18.01.2017. I will wait before update, because from 7am to 20 pm i have 6 hrs SOT and 40℅ battery left at my usage. The phone is very responsive and fast. I mean i am very, very glad.
My posts in all the topics, related to the Android 7.0 are provoked by the same questions as yours- is there any real differences in versions, or Huawei are shocked by themselves and they dont know what they doing? [emoji23] [emoji23]
You are welcome!
dedovec said:
@fnudaniel83, i'm still on the software from the 18.01.2017. I will wait before update, because from 7am to 20 pm i have 6 hrs SOT and 40℅ battery left at my usage. The phone is very responsive and fast. I mean i am very, very glad.
My posts in all the topics, related to the Android 7.0 are provoked by the same questions as yours- is there any real differences in versions, or Huawei are shocked by themselves and they dont know what they doing? [emoji23] [emoji23]
You are welcome!
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Yeah I'm currently on the current frd-L04c567b60 Android 7 date 03.01.2017 updated via firmware finder. I'm having issues with Bluetooth won't connect to my car system, so I'm hoping there's a new update that will fix that.

New firmware B387 for FRD-L09

In Firmware Finder is new ROM with build number 387.
Unfortunately, no flashable
Most likely it updates only the security patch to the one from May
Hello
Perhaps tomorrow we will have new updates?
KoumiCZ said:
In Firmware Finder is new ROM with build number 387.
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Lately I look every day if it is something new out or not
And looky look.. one day I dont look at FF and you report something new..
Thanks for that one...
I have read online that we shoud get till end of May the 7.1.1
But we will see...
Any idea what these updates are for? It's not like they work anyway, so why put them on company servers etc?
sysak said:
Any idea what these updates are for? It's not like they work anyway, so why put them on company servers etc?
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I think that we will get some update soon .. first of all it was months ago announced that
we should get till end of May the noughat 7.1.x update..
Then again the chineese version of honor got an update ( B387 ) where the camera is updated
( to use the monochrome camera and some new modes )
and they got also a battery optimisation fix ..
So I think this all is just some things happening before we get some updates...
So it is good that something about our updates is happening...
brljak83 said:
I have read online that we shoud get till end of May the 7.1.1
But we will see...
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Where did you read it?
nico97470 said:
Hello
Perhaps tomorrow we will have new updates?
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Hi. I don't think so. My international unlocked FRD- L09 never received official OTA. Manually flashed all versions till now- B360, B380, B381... Waiting for OTA is a time waste. Huawei's own software update distribution are total nonsense.
I also doubt we will receive 7.1 soon...
dedovec said:
Hi. I don't think so. My international unlocked FRD- L09 never received official OTA. Manually flashed all versions till now- B360, B380, B381... Waiting for OTA is a time waste. Huawei's own software update distribution are total nonsense.
I also doubt we will receive 7.1 soon...
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Hi.
I mean via FF only!
KoumiCZ said:
Where did you read it?
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Over here
But some other sites reported the same
https://www.gizmotimes.com/smartphones/os-updates/huawei-emui-5-1-update-nougat/21472
brljak83 said:
Over here
But some other sites reported the same
https://www.gizmotimes.com/smartphones/os-updates/huawei-emui-5-1-update-nougat/21472
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Emui 5.1 does not mean Android 7.1.
Huawei P10 is running Emui 5.1 on Android 7.0.
If we get it, I'm sure it will be the same thing for us and also not in May.
I have FRD-L14, and got the B385 update OTA yesterday
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I have FRD-L14, and got the B385 update OTA yesterday
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Thanks for the info
Something is definatly happening
Couse one contact person from Huawei reported to xda user svetius regarding source code and the partnership that we should expect something happen end May or early June
And since yesterday in FF there is also new firmware B387
And some of users got yesterday updated
So I would say something is going on
Lets wait few more weeks and see if Huawei is doing what promised
Yeah in FF new FW is shown, but half of users still haven't received update to Android 7.
I don't expect any "revolution" in updating our devices.
brljak83 said:
Lately I look every day if it is something new out or not
And looky look.. one day I dont look at FF and you report something new..
Thanks for that one...
I have read online that we shoud get till end of May the 7.1.1
But we will see...
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sysak said:
Emui 5.1 does not mean Android 7.1.
Huawei P10 is running Emui 5.1 on Android 7.0.
If we get it, I'm sure it will be the same thing for us and also not in May.
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Yes in the year 2018
Always more : today there is a 388 in FF

Any thoughts on Nougat for BLN-L21?

Just bought this (awesome)phone today, the version with NFC and gyroscope and I had read somewhere that the Honor 6X already had Nougat. When is it coming via OTA? (I don't want to use firmware finder)
i got it today and struggling with it now. now jio4gvoice is not connecting . so i wan to roll back to MM
Tell me your model
PalakMi said:
Tell me your model
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What? Its on the title... "BLN-L21"... If you still don't know, its the one with NFC and gyroscope...
Next time read the title
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
What? Its on the title... "BLN-L21"... If you still don't know, its the one with NFC and gyroscope...
Next time read the title
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I only read nougat then stopped, haha :silly:
It's rolling out in phases, you'll get it soon
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Just bought this (awesome)phone today, the version with NFC and gyroscope and I had read somewhere that the Honor 6X already had Nougat. When is it coming via OTA? (I don't want to use firmware finder)
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It should be rolling out to everyone anyways, keep checking everyday for updates.
RelicUser said:
It should be rolling out to everyone anyways, keep checking everyday for updates.
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Sometimes, ithe OTA arrives after weeks it got released, like me and a friend when he received B360 (first nougat update) and I got it 3 weeks later
Pretty late answer, but just want to say that I finally got Nougat (EMUI 5). Now I'm waiting for EMUI 5.1 hehe
I actually got it 3 days ago, but only remember this thread today...
DarkAlpha.Sete said:
Pretty late answer, but just want to say that I finally got Nougat (EMUI 5). Now I'm waiting for EMUI 5.1 hehe
I actually got it 3 days ago, but only remember this thread today...
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That's good, but no words on EMUI5.1 yet

Oreo update to honor 8 FRD-L19

Can i know if honor 8 FRD-L19 will get oreo update?
Munyest said:
Can i know if honor 8 FRD-L19 will get oreo update?
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Nothing sure for now. They're working on it.
We are not sure about it. But probably no........ ?
Never say never :angel: I have seen anything from yes we are to no we are not. So really it is all just speculation. If they want to keep customers happy they better live up to their two-year update quota that they said they would do.:angel:
There is no official info yet. But in my opinion there will be update, but later. They will have to test and debug Oreo on announced devices first.
I believe there will be an update as well :victory: I mean even the Moto g4 is getting it ?
It has not been confirmed yet. They will need to test it out and do debugging, etc. So we just need to wait.

Updates

Hey guys,
I am considering the X2 Pro. I have a mate 20 pro just now. How are oppo for updates? Will the camera be an improvement over what I have. The phone looks good. Wireless charging will be a miss but I can live without it
skoobee said:
Hey guys,
I am considering the X2 Pro. I have a mate 20 pro just now. How are oppo for updates? Will the camera be an improvement over what I have. The phone looks good. Wireless charging will be a miss but I can live without it
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Good so far! I've had the phone around a a week and had 2 software updates and currently sitting at the May security patch.
Others on here are on the June Security Patch too so Oppo seem pretty good so far! [emoji4]
Sent from my CPH2025 using Tapatalk
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Good so far! I've had the phone around a a week and had 2 software updates and currently sitting at the May security patch.
Others on here are on the June Security Patch too so Oppo seem pretty good so far! [emoji4]
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same here im on May. How are some on June? are those Chinese variants?
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same here im on May. How are some on June? are those Chinese variants?
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No, global version here (Australia) but I did VPN to Switzerland I think to get the latest update with June security patch.
Hi
My phone has ColorOS 7.1 (CPH2025_11_A.14)
When I go to Settings -> Security-> It says the following below Security Update: April 5, 2020
What is the latest versions?
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Hi
My phone has ColorOS 7.1 (CPH2025_11_A.14)
When I go to Settings -> Security-> It says the following below Security Update: April 5, 2020
What is the latest versions?
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A.25 with security update from 5th of June.
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A.25 with security update from 5th of June.
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Do they jump by 1 - meaning the version prior to A.25 was A.24? When I'm some behind!
Should the updates not automatically appear in the phone or?
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Do they jump by 1 - meaning the version prior to A.25 was A.24? When I'm some behind!
Should the updates not automatically appear in the phone or?
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it should automatically appear in the settings under software update, but some regions get it later, as usual.
herman_dewitt said:
it should automatically appear in the settings under software update, but some regions get it later, as usual.
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What VPN / country can I use to trigger it?
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What VPN / country can I use to trigger it?
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You can actually download oppo's roms here:
https://www.coloros.com/en/rom
Some countries are outdated, you can also try with any VPN you are comfortable with , I use expressVPN myself.
herman_dewitt said:
You can actually download oppo's roms here:
https://www.coloros.com/en/rom
Some countries are outdated, you can also try with any VPN you are comfortable with , I use expressVPN myself.
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Is it the same version of ROM used within all the countries in the EU - or?
herman_dewitt said:
You can actually download oppo's roms here:
https://www.coloros.com/en/rom
Some countries are outdated
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Having a real quick look, if anyone is after the latest update with June Security patch then it's available for download if you choose 'India'.
herman_dewitt said:
You can actually download oppo's roms here:
https://www.coloros.com/en/rom
Some countries are outdated, you can also try with any VPN you are comfortable with , I use expressVPN myself.
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Thank you so much that actually worked, but the version that came up is A.24, is there an A.25?
I got my phone from vodafone this week and the software was CPH2025VF_11_A.12 with saftypatch from 5th march 2020. Today the update CPH2025VF_11_A.26 appeard with safetypatch from 5th may 2020.
I had the Mate 20 Pro before this too. Not sure if camera is an improvement as not really had chance to check it out (but I know the M20P had a fantastic camera, and I'm assuming FX2P will be at least as good from reviews). If you happy with M20P, then might be worth hanging on to it for a bit - I only swapped as wanted the 5g capability and larger capacity
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Thank you so much that actually worked, but the version that came up is A.24, is there an A.25?
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The numbers don't actually mean anything, it's just randomly numbering the versions in their respective regions and doesn't necessarily mean that .25 is newer and/or more advanced than .24.
I'm in the Czech republic and had .18 as the most recent one, had to change to Germany with VPN to receive June's .24.
Can oppo find x2 pro record video 21:9 / fullscreen on 4k
My oneplus 8 pro can do it so if oppo can do it ill consider buying that one
Yehoono said:
Can oppo find x2 pro record video 21:9 / fullscreen on 4k
My oneplus 8 pro can do it so if oppo can do it ill consider buying that one
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No, but confirmed to be coming in ColorOS 7.2
Hello from Bulgaria !
My phone has ColorOS 7.1 (CPH2025VF_11_A.26). Update of protection: 05.05.2020
Which is the latest version for us
We have colo
Slavi58 said:
Hello from Bulgaria !
My phone has ColorOS 7.1 (CPH2025VF_11_A.26). Update of protection: 05.05.2020
Which is the latest version for us
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We have coloros 11 version c.06 after we change our phone branding to Singapore

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