Hi all.
Just about to buy this handset but prefer to have the 6GB/128GB model.
Therefore I would have to buy it from China. I heard Huawei have allowed gapps again so what is the difference between the Chinese version and international?
Will every app work OK on the Chinese version?
Which should I get?
Thanks for your help.
Of course all apps run well ,you can search "GMS" in huawei app store and you can get Google framework support without root your device.
mikejasonsmith said:
Hi all.
Just about to buy this handset but prefer to have the 6GB/128GB model.
Therefore I would have to buy it from China. I heard Huawei have allowed gapps again so what is the difference between the Chinese version and international?
Will every app work OK on the Chinese version?
Which should I get?
Thanks for your help.
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Version MATE 9 MHA-AL00 6\128 GB supports many languages. Firmware is changing rapidly and more . Last firmware B135-B137 Gapps are installed via the app "GMS installer" http://appstore.huawei.com/app/C10736615 All apps are working.
Thanks guys.
Just ordered from Liaow - looking forward to receiving it!
I got the Chinese version (4/64) by seller "mistake" however I was able to set up Gapps through GMS and everything works fine in the USA on Tmobile network.
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2 part question:
First part:
Can I buy a MHA-L29 (International / USA Version) of the Mate 9 with 6GB of RAM off of this webstore: http://www.to2c.com/original-huawei...hd-android-7-0-fingerprint-id-smartphone.html
I ask because I've read in a few places that this will be available but I've only seen it available on this one outlet, and I'd like to verify that it's legitimate. Does anyone know this to2c.com?
Second part:
If I get this phone will this root method work on the phone: http://www.stechguide.com/install-twrp-recovery-and-root-huawei-mate-9/
Thanks! Sorry if this a repeat I couldn't find any similar threads.
1. To2c sells chinese AL00 6/128 model with ability to install international ROM (from L29 for example).
I never read and never seen that Huawei did expansion and started to sell 6/128 international model of Mate 9 (not Pro). All news were wrong.
2. Yes. You can get root via that guide. It points to xda topic
Just one note: unlocking bootloader on chinese model will be more difficult.
hi all
I got my mate 9 as a gift from China
it's have Chinese ROM but it's have English and other languages.
I want to change it to global ROM what should I do plz ?
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You can use this guide to rebrand from the AL00C00 Chinese version, to the L29C636 International version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-rebrand-chinese-al00-mate9-to-t3554656
portlandbear said:
You can use this guide to rebrand from the AL00C00 Chinese version, to the L29C636 International version
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-rebrand-chinese-al00-mate9-to-t3554656
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thanks
if I do this can I get update from huawi without problem?
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Yes, if you follow the guide your phone will be rebranded, and you will receive updates as normal
Hi! I am thinking about buying honor 8 from aliexpress. Do you think it is safe, and will i get OTA updates, i live in Europe and would like the international version? If i get the chinese honor 8, is it possible for me to flash it to european ROM?
I cant post link to it, but if you search for "honor 8" on aliexpress you can see different vendors selling it and claiming international ROM.
Regards, pokemeister
I don't have much idea about Huawei from AliExpress but my friend bought Xiaomi also I use AliExpress a lot and it's totally safe. My friend said he was needed to pay import tax in Bangaldesh(idk about Europe). I also heard if anything goes wrong with the phone then he needs to pay for the shipping to give it back to china and also it may take months to get back. Anyways the phone was working PERFECTLY and it was cheaper than usual. And if the seller says international version and he sends a local one, you can just open a dispute and AliExpress will return all your money back. Also you can rebrand it if you want to.
If you Get the Dl00 version it is not suitable for ROMS ,because the network wont work.
Make sure to check the seller ratings
That is not a good idea. As the EU version of the Honor 8 actually runs on slightly different but very similar hardware to the Chinese version.
iceepyon said:
That is not a good idea. As the EU version of the Honor 8 actually runs on slightly different but very similar hardware to the Chinese version.
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Only fear is about sims, which wont works in Chinese versions.
venugopalu007 said:
Only fear is about sims, which wont works in Chinese versions.
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I hope the team fixes this.
sniperlife:D said:
I hope the team fixes this.
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They definitely will .
venugopalu007 said:
They definitely will .
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I hope to see it before I sell this device.
sniperlife:D said:
I hope to see it before I sell this device.
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Just a simple step to include , surdu while building the ROMs once asked for some file info to support the ROM , lets see i mentioned xepeleato to add , hope they add it fast so many people waiting..
I have the honor 8 chinese version AL00. I buyed in AliExpress and let me tell you its totally safe.
About to Flash to an european rom, I saw in some pages where they say it Is a complicated process, but hey, isnt bad at all, only for a few chinese apps and you will need to install the gapps
You must check the 4g bands. The AL00 has the band 4, that band I need in my country
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Dano82x said:
I have the honor 8 chinese version AL00. I buyed in AliExpress and let me tell you its totally safe.
About to Flash to an european rom, I saw in some pages where they say it Is a complicated process, but hey, isnt bad at all, only for a few chinese apps and you will need to install the gapps
You must check the 4g bands. The AL00 has the band 4, that band I need in my country
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Pretty good answer to OP , it will let a hope on buying.
Dano82x said:
I have the honor 8 chinese version AL00. I buyed in AliExpress and let me tell you its totally safe.
About to Flash to an european rom, I saw in some pages where they say it Is a complicated process, but hey, isnt bad at all, only for a few chinese apps and you will need to install the gapps
You must check the 4g bands. The AL00 has the band 4, that band I need in my country
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Thisnis what I thought.
The chinese apps can be disabled with adb commands.
When I received the phone, came with Android marshmallow but that same day updates to Nougat
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pokemeister said:
Hi! I am thinking about buying honor 8 from aliexpress. Do you think it is safe, and will i get OTA updates, i live in Europe and would like the international version? If i get the chinese honor 8, is it possible for me to flash it to european ROM?
I cant post link to it, but if you search for "honor 8" on aliexpress you can see different vendors selling it and claiming international ROM.
Regards, pokemeister
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Go for FRD-AL00. I had it nearly for 1 year now. It's first in the row as far as updates are concerned, I'm on 391 from yesterday. It's working fine in Europe (skipping LTE 800 which is not a big deal). It perfectly covers Indian LTE too, I've been there recently.
There is no need to flash the EU rom, I wouldn't recommed it. You gain nothing, loose plenty (call recording, international bands...) and unnecessary risk a lot. Just install needed gapps (Play, Services, Framework, Partner setup...), select desired theme and you are good to go. You'll feel no difference from EU rom, just enhanced functionality.
Thank you guys, really appricate it! I contacted the sellers on Ali, and the honor 8's are AL00 and AL10 (32/64gb chineese version), but he could flash it to frd-l19 for international customers. Should i rather ask him to keep the original al00 firmvare or let him flash it to al19 (european)?
pokemeister said:
Thank you guys, really appricate it! I contacted the sellers on Ali, and the honor 8's are AL00 and AL10 (32/64gb chineese version), but he could flash it to frd-l19 for international customers. Should i rather ask him to keep the original al00 firmvare or let him flash it to al19 (european)?
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When I buyed my phone I was afraid they would install the european rom, because I dont know how they install the rom. I asked them leave the original rom. The diference between a chinese rom and am european rom is the chinese doesnt have the gapps and came with some chinese apps. Some chinese apps can be uninstalled others can be deactivated with adb commands.
In the chinese rom, you can hide the navigation bar. In the european you cant
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pokemeister said:
Thank you guys, really appricate it! I contacted the sellers on Ali, and the honor 8's are AL00 and AL10 (32/64gb chineese version), but he could flash it to frd-l19 for international customers. Should i rather ask him to keep the original al00 firmvare or let him flash it to al19 (european)?
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It is up to you
pokemeister said:
Thank you guys, really appricate it! I contacted the sellers on Ali, and the honor 8's are AL00 and AL10 (32/64gb chineese version), but he could flash it to frd-l19 for international customers. Should i rather ask him to keep the original al00 firmvare or let him flash it to al19 (european)?
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Eu rom has gapps ,while other one has no gapps.
Choose which one you want.
Ordered one now from a seller called "J&K Technology". Went for the international version, hope it turns out good. Thanks for all the help folks!
Hi,
I've got a dual sim version P20 with EML-AL00 8.1.0.106(SP2C00) from China.
What firmware should I use for rebranding to international version?
Thanks alot
kevc23212 said:
Hi,
I've got a dual sim version P20 with EML-AL00 8.1.0.106(SP2C00) from China.
What firmware should I use for rebranding to international version?
Thanks alot
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I would also be interested. I have the same model with 6gb of ram.
C432 is what you're after.
Thank you. So we would have to use a tool like FunkyHuawei to switch from the chinese version to the international one, is that right?
Will we have to unlock our bootloader?
Are there any guides out there that explain the steps?
Thank you so much.
I have called Huawei in Europe today and they have told me that changing the Version from China to Europe is no problem at all and does not require to unlock the bootloader. The guarantee will not void as long as you use official huawei builds.
This is rxactly what he has told me.
And did he say how to do that?
I have the same one and i would change to the europien rom, too