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Hey guys
Quick question, what is the symble by the battery icon up to the left of the time? Out had a check mark in it. I can't seem to figure out what it is!
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You have an Alarm set on your phone I assume? If you do that is what that is.
Post up a screenshot
Means you have an alarm set
I am going to assume from now on this is where to post noob questions?
Is there a way to set updates on the Atrix 2 so it asks? I want it to only update when I'm on my WiFi connection is why I want to know. I'm running the 200mb plan and if I don't get massive system updates OTA I'll be fine.
Clovett said:
I am going to assume from now on this is where to post noob questions?
Is there a way to set updates on the Atrix 2 so it asks? I want it to only update when I'm on my WiFi connection is why I want to know. I'm running the 200mb plan and if I don't get massive system updates OTA I'll be fine.
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I feel you brotha, I had that plan when I got my first Android smartphone and I was able to manage it but you def gotta pay attention.
All you gotta do is open the market and go into settings, make sure "notifications" is ticked. That way it'll let you know when updates are available but won't download them automatically.
Many thanks!
Clovett said:
Many thanks!
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No problem....BTW, I upgraded my data plan to 2gb when I got my A2
Came off my iPhone unlimited to ATRIX 2
ghettopops said:
Came off my iPhone unlimited to ATRIX 2
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Congrats! My wife is using an Iphone 4 and I shiver every time I touch that hiddeous thing. I'm enjoying my phone considerably more than IOS or Blackberry OS. This phone also can stream the hell out of por.... I mean netflix!
Clovett said:
I am going to assume from now on this is where to post noob questions?
Is there a way to set updates on the Atrix 2 so it asks? I want it to only update when I'm on my WiFi connection is why I want to know. I'm running the 200mb plan and if I don't get massive system updates OTA I'll be fine.
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Settings>battery and data>data saver
Enable this and no updates will download untill you're on Wi-Fi.
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I actually hate the wifi needed for downloads. That's what I really miss about iOS
ghettopops said:
I actually hate the wifi needed for downloads. That's what I really miss about iOS
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You dont have to be on wifi to download or update, its an option for those looking to not use up so much of their data plan allowance.
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I don't know size off hand but I am k ow files over certain size require it do they not? Jb iPhone with 3gunresricter will let me play games and dl anysize app over 3/4g
ghettopops said:
I don't know size off hand but I am k ow files over certain size require it do they not? Jb iPhone with 3gunresricter will let me play games and dl anysize app over 3/4g
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Only if you select that as an option, it doesn't require wifi by default. If you ever have that problem, go into settings/battery and data/data saver and make sure data saver is not ticked. If it is, you must be on wifi in order to d/l or update anything.
Thank you very much
Rooting and using android (on sprint) in India
Hi guys
I dont know much about rooting but theres one thing i need to know desperately
I live in INDIA and i want to use a SAMSUNG EPIC 4G TOUCH (SPRINT) in India
Is it possible to use after rooting...?
and what are disadvantages of rooting
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Hi guys
I dont know much about rooting but theres one thing i need to know desperately
I live in INDIA and i want to use a SAMSUNG EPIC 4G TOUCH (SPRINT) in India
Is it possible to use after rooting...?
and what are disadvantages of rooting
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You might get a better answer in the GS2 forum
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Ok, so this was a huge problem on the Mediapad X1. Where huawei's memory manager kills apps in the background. Why do we need task killers today Huawei? Please stop
On the Mediapad X1 there were a bunch of apps like Google Hangouts that would get killed even though you tell it not to get killed via "Protected Apps", having your texting app not run in the background is bad as you can imagine. So now I have an X2 and it seems like this Protected App thing actually works better, however I noticed today that the bluetooth services were getting killed in the background as it would not pair with my car until I turned on the screen. Because these are built in services you can't "Protect" them.
Just posting this here so hopefully Huawei can see it and fix it
But seriously, they should just use the memory manager built into android and not try to monkey around with, we don't need task killers any more.
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Ok, so this was a huge problem on the Mediapad X1. Where huawei's memory manager kills apps in the background. Why do we need task killers today Huawei? Please stop
On the Mediapad X1 there were a bunch of apps like Google Hangouts that would get killed even though you tell it not to get killed via "Protected Apps", having your texting app not run in the background is bad as you can imagine. So now I have an X2 and it seems like this Protected App thing actually works better, however I noticed today that the bluetooth services were getting killed in the background as it would not pair with my car until I turned on the screen. Because these are built in services you can't "Protect" them.
Just posting this here so hopefully Huawei can see it and fix it
But seriously, they should just use the memory manager built into android and not try to monkey around with, we don't need task killers any more.
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So your texting app is working fine without any android-genius tweaks required? What app are you using? I NEED that!
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VillaRegina said:
So your texting app is working fine without any android-genius tweaks required? What app are you using? I NEED that!
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I am on an X2 now and yes, it appears to be working so far (Using SimplyText), I've only had the phone for 2 days however so I am still testing, but this was the main reason I almost didn't buy and X2 because of apps shutting down all the time on my X1 in the background.
What tweaks are normally required?
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I am on an X2 now and yes, it appears to be working so far (Using SimplyText), I've only had the phone for 2 days however so I am still testing, but this was the main reason I almost didn't buy and X2 because of apps shutting down all the time on my X1 in the background.
What tweaks are normally required?
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I have had Textra recommended to me as a work-around for MMS texting glitches. I am used to that now and will try it but if I have problems I will try your app. By tweaks I just meant that so much of what most of you do is not what a "regular" cell phone user would know. I had no idea there were memory manager things I might need to address. (I haven't done that before). That is why I am here. To learn about new things and to be prepared as much as possible for when (at this point it is "if") my 702L gets here!
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I have had Textra recommended to me as a work-around for MMS texting glitches. I am used to that now and will try it but if I have problems I will try your app. By tweaks I just meant that so much of what most of you do is not what a "regular" cell phone user would know. I had no idea there were memory manager things I might need to address. (I haven't done that before). That is why I am here. To learn about new things and to be prepared as much as possible for when (at this point it is "if") my 702L gets here!
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You have to go into startup manager and check each app, protected apps and trust each application, add it to startup, and in permission manager you have to trust each application. I agree though, I wish this didn't exist as there's no need for it. If you're rooted you can take it out but you'll lose the Do Not Disturb mode as it is baked into it.
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You have to go into startup manager and check each app, protected apps and trust each application, add it to startup, and in permission manager you have to trust each application. I agree though, I wish this didn't exist as there's no need for it. If you're rooted you can take it out but you'll lose the Do Not Disturb mode as it is baked into it.
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I was rooted on the X1 and getting rid of the Power Manager still made stuff die in the background, it was pretty irritating. So far with the X2 it mostly works. As far as I can tell only bluetooth dies (Which I can't add to any of those apps as its a system app)
The X2 is such a better phone than the X1. I hope Huawei keeps on top of bug fixes. With a generic android memory manager this phone would be truly awesome.
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You have to go into startup manager and check each app, protected apps and trust each application, add it to startup, and in permission manager you have to trust each application. I agree though, I wish this didn't exist as there's no need for it. If you're rooted you can take it out but you'll lose the Do Not Disturb mode as it is baked into it.
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Thanks for the help, aj... just something else I have learned. I learn something new every day! Now if the shipper would only prove it has actually been shipped! Lol!
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VillaRegina said:
Thanks for the help, aj... just something else I have learned. I learn something new every day! Now if the shipper would only prove it has actually been shipped! Lol!
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I got my X2 today from fashioncoconuts on eBay and everything is good. It even came unlocked. I'm liking these eBay sellers.
Edit: after I did a factory reset it said the bootloader was locked. Now when I use Google Maps it tells me I must update my Google Play Services. When I do my Google Account Disappears and my Play Store doesn't open. I'm beginning to dislike Huawei's implementation of their apps. Blocking certain apps from being installed is totally lame on Huawei's part. Now the waiting game begins for my unlock code. I'm giving them three days. If not both phones are going on eBay and I'm done with Huawei. Rant over.
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I got my X2 today from fashioncoconuts on eBay and everything is good. It even came unlocked. I'm liking these eBay sellers.
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Good Ole fashioncoconuts. They raised the price big time by the time I was trying to jump in and also told me when they answered my message that they were temporarily out of stock. You got a GREAT deal on that one! Worth the wait!
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VillaRegina said:
Good Ole fashioncoconuts. They raised the price big time by the time I was trying to jump in and also told me when they answered my message that they were temporarily out of stock. You got a GREAT deal on that one! Worth the wait!
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Yeah. They told me they shipped it out on the 5th and didn't until the 15th. Now I know why. They raised the price too right after I bought it. A lot of these eBay sellers jack the price up way too high. No one should pay more than $399 for it. I'm just glad it came already unlocked. It seems Huawei is no longer sending emails to people with the unlock codes anymore.
I use bluetooth in car, and it connects automatically without turing screen on. There must be some other issue.
bark1234 said:
I use bluetooth in car, and it connects automatically without turing screen on. There must be some other issue.
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Which build are you running?
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Which build are you running?
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It worked in B106 and is working on B108sp01
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It worked in B106 and is working on B108sp01
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Ok, this morning bluetooth connect up fine (I'm on B108)
But I noticed the Lux (screen brightness app) had stopped in the background.
Services shutting down in the background was a huge issue on the X1 and for the most part seems to work on the X2 but it seems some things still get killed in the background once in a while even though they are "Protected Apps"
I'll keep monitoring and see if I notice anything else...
Hi
Is there a way to know the Total amount of data used?
Since when i go in Data management i can only see the amount of data used each day and the amount of data used by each app.
Yet i would like to know the overall total amount of data used.
Ken
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Hi
Is there a way to know the Total amount of data used?
Since when i go in Data management i can only see the amount of data used each day and the amount of data used by each app.
Yet i would like to know the overall total amount of data used.
Ken
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You can enable a monthly limit in the settings. Then it will show the used and remaining data for the month in the overview.
I can't seem to find this month overview
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ken481 said:
I can't seem to find this month overview
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Settings - data traffic management - settings - total monthly data. Set a limit on it and then it will show usage like my attached screenshot
Thanks for your prompt help
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hi! im doing exactly what you said, i wrote a monthly limit, but it doesnt show me total used data, its shows me daily data only! any ideas? mate 8 nxt-l29
thanks a lot!
weird we cannot control what is a month. i mean some phone provider has start date of 10 of july to 9 of august for example.
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weird we cannot control what is a month. i mean some phone provider has start date of 10 of july to 9 of august for example.
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As my provider starts the billing on the third of the month this is what I setup in the phone as well :good:
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As my provider starts the billing on the third of the month this is what I setup in the phone as well :good:
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hmm strange mine doesnt have those screens..
im L09-C636B211, emui 4.0
yeah so old haha but thats the latest according to my phone.
Hey all,
I'm wondering, does anyone here use the SMS feature in Facebook Messenger? I'm in the US and SMS is still quite widely used here, so it's great to have it all in one app.
However, even though I have FB Messenger set as my default messaging app and have granted it SMS permissions, it is not working properly. I am able to send a text message, but once it is sent it disappears. The only way I can access it is through the EMUI Messaging app (or Google's messaging app.)
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to fix it? I've never had this problem on Lineage OS or RR before, so I'm thinking it has to do with EMUI. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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Hey all,
I'm wondering, does anyone here use the SMS feature in Facebook Messenger? I'm in the US and SMS is still quite widely used here, so it's great to have it all in one app.
However, even though I have FB Messenger set as my default messaging app and have granted it SMS permissions, it is not working properly. I am able to send a text message, but once it is sent it disappears. The only way I can access it is through the EMUI Messaging app (or Google's messaging app.)
Has anyone else experienced anything like this? Any suggestions as to what I might be able to do to fix it? I've never had this problem on Lineage OS or RR before, so I'm thinking it has to do with EMUI. Thanks for any help you can provide!
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It is something to do with EMUI. I too wanted to use Messenger for SMS but for some reason it keeps deleting my messages (Not from the system I can see them in the default SMS app). Also it doesn't show my old SMS as well. I tried alot but I've just left it.
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Thanks for confirming! That's the final straw; I'm gonna return the phone
CommieColin said:
Thanks for confirming! That's the final straw; I'm gonna return the phone
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Returning the phone for such a small issue?
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ayush rao said:
Returning the phone for such a small issue?
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Not just that. EMUI leaves a lot to be desired. A bunch of small issues add up, you know?
For example, no option to customize the notification LED, which is very convenient for knowing what sort of notification you're getting. Certain settings are hidden away more than they should be, the development is really lacking, etc. I can get a phone with a Snapdragon processor and pure Android for cheaper, so why not?
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Not just that. EMUI leaves a lot to be desired. A bunch of small issues add up, you know?
For example, no option to customize the notification LED, which is very convenient for knowing what sort of notification you're getting. Certain settings are hidden away more than they should be, the development is really lacking, etc. I can get a phone with a Snapdragon processor and pure Android for cheaper, so why not?
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Ok cool. The only reason I'm not pissed is because I got mine for 289 dollars on black friday with 100 dollars worth of accessories and a 20 dollar gift card.
But honestly even if I payed full price I would have still loved the phone. Which phone are u planning on buying?
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ayush rao said:
Ok cool. The only reason I'm not pissed is because I got mine for 289 dollars on black friday with 100 dollars worth of accessories and a 20 dollar gift card.
But honestly even if I payed full price I would have still loved the phone. Which phone are u planning on buying?
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I agree with ya; it's a beautiful phone and it's a shame it uses a Kirin instead of a Snapdragon, otherwise I'd be all over it.
I'm honestly not sure what I'll end up getting. I was thinking maybe a Nexus 6 or an Umi S2 Pro. Any recommendations?
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I agree with ya; it's a beautiful phone and it's a shame it uses a Kirin instead of a Snapdragon, otherwise I'd be all over it.
I'm honestly not sure what I'll end up getting. I was thinking maybe a Nexus 6 or an Umi S2 Pro. Any recommendations?
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I'd recommend trying to get ur hands on a OnePlus 5 but that might be too expensive so u can opt for the OnePlus 3T. It will get the Oreo update and maybe updates for another year or so. Plus after its support ends u will have tons of ROMs to choose from on XDA. If none of these r in ur budget then go for the Moto G5 Plus hands down.
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Hey everyone
I just heard about Huawei been a bit more relaxed about rooting their Mate 30 Pro.
At First I was like that is AWESOME, the idea of been able to use the Mate 30 Pro with pixel experience (my favourite custom Rom) sounds amazing.... best Pixel stock experience on a beast like Mate 30 would be epic.
Then I found a strange taste in my mouth. There would still be some draw backs. Thought I would list some concerns and people could answer some of those concerns.
(Note....each concern/question has a solution or comment I think about the issue.....this is just my view and not to be taken as the only view)
1. Lack of full potential from cameras on the back?
I know some custom ROM camera apps are pretty good l, but to really experience the best from the camera's you would have to have some access to l the Mate 30 Pro stock camera app package to allow.
A thought I had is that Huawei could make a APK that's a bit like Goodlock and this app would allow you to download the stock camera app and other stock apps that people may use on their Huawei devices.
2. LTE and 5G??
I can remember using my Samsung S7E with Pixel Experience but one of the draw backs was that I could get 4G but I didn't get the extra features like LTE, wifi calling, HD call quality ect. If this remained the case then this would be a major draw back to a 2019 flagship device.
Maybe Huawei could needed coding and solutions directly to custom Rom developers....or allow then to be a open source so every ROM devloper had access these features.
3. General Custom ROM glitches and bugs
We are all used to our ROMs having strange behaviours every now and ad gain but do we want these bugs on our £800+ smartphone that we use eveqersryday.
This solution seems obvious Huawei need to work closely with custom Rom developers and helping them Iron these issues out.
4. Some apps dont work on custom Roms no matter what.
Back to my S7e I was able to almost all of the apps on my phone thanks to magisk manager but some apps still had issues. My samsung gear app would pair with my gearfit 2 no matter what. It downloaded but it would not find any devices. I found a fix but that caused my Google to stop working, so had to put it back. This happened with other apps as well.
The only solution I can think of is app developers would have to made aware that mate 30 users could be using rooted devices with Huawei's blessing and ensure there apps work on rooted versions of the phone.
5. Is Warranty still safe.
If Huawei are actually cool with us rooting our P30 Pro then they need to put their money where their mouth is and allow this activity with their manufactures warranty, private insurance companies need to follow suit as well.
Huawei could give us manufactures warranty but with the condition that if possible we have to flash the stock firmware of the device before sending it out.
That's it....that's just s few of my thoughts and possible solutions and would love to hear what you guys think and if you have any worries or questions of your own? Maybe if we make enough noise Huawei will notice us and take our ideas and answer our questions themselves.
(Make it easier....put which number comment your answering to so we all have a better idea what's going on)
Keep it friendly guys remember these are mine and others thoughts.... none of us are implying that these thoughts are right.
By the way... I am a Note 9 user but I am really excited of the potential of Huawei been the ultimate custom ROM brand.
Official Pixel Experience is pretty much nill on Huawei Devices. I see the Honor 10 has
again been dropped.
When the Ban is lifted Huawei will lock the bootloader again no doubt.
they have changed their mind, they will not unlock the BL for the Mate 30.
the only place this device will sell well is China, they are screwed pretty much everywhere else.
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
Surrido said:
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
paullu said:
Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I live in Germany. Cant test US Networks until January, so someone else needs to do that
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I would say most likely it works, as the China version covers pretty much all the network.
You could find out the specs from their website and check if the LTE bands covers T-Mobiles. It works on Bell's network though.
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
paullu said:
Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
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Play store, Google pay, gmail, map, YouTube, chrome, Android Auto can be installed and have no problem to log in to use. i have been play with my phone for a week, so far the noticable issues are Google pay that does not allow me to pay, and some of app like netflix, United airline, gasbuddy cannot install..
Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
o012 said:
Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
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Thank you I think I'm convinced
I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
https://youtu.be/6a8BkESzAXs
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I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
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Most likely a review unit like others have had, release software dosnt have OEM unlock option in developers, if something comes of the int. Version we may be able to get rebranding but has yet to be seen
He commented about it being a devkit under the comment by Markus Haier here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxYxPSbl_s and said he was going to make a video on it but still nothing.
@o012 Well my P30-Pro (VOG-L09) has OEM unlocking under developer options but haven't tried unlocking.
All works in canada except certain banking apps google backup netflix google pay androis assistant needs to be rebooted everytime. Rest all works fine including google photo backup
Has anyone installed a custom ROM and TWRP to it yet.
Could a Gapps package help the issues? Gapps include all the google services and system setting to keep google stable and updating.
Think Gapps could be installed via the phones built in bootloader??.