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Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...
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Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...
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I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE
Flavio said:
I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE
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How are you liking the X2? THe 703-L is the Chinese version, I believe (Honor X2)? Or is it configured for the European market (Google Play installed, default language is not Mandarin, etc.?)
So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.
Flavio said:
So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.
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Thanks for the feedback. Couple of questions for you:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.
The back of the phone says Honor.
The phone is SIM unlocked. I meant the code for unlocking the bootloader.
I don't use the stock browser but Chrome.
There is a setting called Application Display effect where you can force apps to shrink. You can set this globally or per app.
For example if you enable this for Flipboard it will open in tablet mode.
aniym said:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
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Honor is just the name used for the Mediapad X2 in China. So if you have a version with Honor on the back, its the "Chinese" ( 03 ) version. From technical specs the only real difference between the 3 version is a differences in the LTE frequency support.
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Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
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The code that people are requesting is the ability to access the bootloader so they can run custom roms on it. In simple terms Huawei sends you the ability to root the entire device so you can run anything you want on it. Unlike plenty of other phone's where you need to do tricks or use bugs to get complete access.
aniym said:
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.
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A quick way to compare is to look up the X1, where there are more examples out from. The X2 is technically just a X1 with a upgraded SOC. All the other components are the same. The upgrade fixes the only negative thing about the X1 ( the "slow(er)" and outdated A9 cores ).
For comparing to other phone's use this tool:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...iaPad-X1,Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra/phones/8427,7883
Try the "VIEW LAYERED" option at the bottom to compare screen sizes.
If you want i can post tomorrow or Friday a few pictures comparing the Sony Z Ultra vs the X2. My X2 is going to be delivered tomorrow and i still have my ZU for a few more days.
I am thinjing of buying a mate 8, but knew from a fan site in Egypt, that some of them found a problem of having some light /white pixels on the screen when it is off/black ?
Is that seriois and happen ? Does it have any remedy ?
hm to be honest this is the first case of stuck pixels ive read about and ive been on the mate 8 forums here on xda since the very beginning. so im guessing its just an isolated incident, no worries
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jbmc83 said:
hm to be honest this is the first case of stuck pixels ive read about and ive been on the mate 8 forums here on xda since the very beginning. so im guessing its just an isolated incident, no worries
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Thank you very much.
Do you have info about the Oppo R7 Plus ? It is cheaper here than the mate 8, and on paper, the specs looks close really.
Thanks again
Don't know where you are located (Egypt?), but in Germany when you buy in a German online shop you can return the item within 14 days without any reason.
Dunno if it's EU-wide.
Additionally if you buy it in a retail shop, you could ask for starting the device before you buy it. Some shops do it, some not. Then you can check for your screen error.
But TBH: never heared about that problem before. Could be software related also...
I switched from a LG G3. The battery lifetime was the only reason. It was so annoying I had to charge the G3 each 4 or 5 hrs... I had wireless chargers everywhere...
With the Mate 8... wow! I come home from work with ~50-60% battery!
Even if you heared from some problems with the screen in Egypt, why no import device then?
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Don't know where you are located (Egypt?), but in Germany when you buy in a German online shop you can return the item within 14 days without any reason.
Dunno if it's EU-wide.
Additionally if you buy it in a retail shop, you could ask for starting the device before you buy it. Some shops do it, some not. Then you can check for your screen error.
But TBH: never heared about that problem before. Could be software related also...
I switched from a LG G3. The battery lifetime was the only reason. It was so annoying I had to charge the G3 each 4 or 5 hrs... I had wireless chargers everywhere...
With the Mate 8... wow! I come home from work with ~50-60% battery!
Even if you heared from some problems with the screen in Egypt, why no import device then?
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Thank you for your replay. Yes am in Egypt, and importing is a bit complicated for inviduals. The well known shops will test the device for you ( after you pay, so it is then a warranty procedure).
I heard that the problem starts after sometime. It can be a software problem as you siad,some people said that found an app on playstore to fix this.
Well, if there's an app that fixes it, then it's a software issue.
Do you know which app it is? I'm very curious.
I just have my mate 8 for 6 days now and very happy. If you like the phone and if you are aware it's a bit bigger (and definately greater ) than your old phone, you will love it.
My LG had the power button on the back. The same spot where the fingerprint reader of the mate 8 is... hah!
If you didn't hold it in your hands yet, you definately should do it. Don't underestimate the size!
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Well, if there's an app that fixes it, then it's a software issue.
Do you know which app it is? I'm very curious.
I just have my mate 8 for 6 days now and very happy. If you like the phone and if you are aware it's a bit bigger (and definately greater ) than your old phone, you will love it.
My LG had the power button on the back. The same spot where the fingerprint reader of the mate 8 is... hah!
If you didn't hold it in your hands yet, you definately should do it. Don't underestimate the size!
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I guess the app name is Kill-Pixel.
I love 6 " mobiles, I used then in the last 3 yeras ( Samsung mega, Xperia T2 and LG G2 Pro ), but 2 months ago I bought the htc one e9+ because of its specs. It is reaaly nice but I can not handle the smaller display anymore, so I have to go back to the 6 "
Okay, just wanted to make sure you know how big 6" are.
i agree, i dont think i can go back to sub 6 inch displays after experiencing the mate 8 btw, stuck pixels are actually a hardware problem, which can sometimes be resolved by software, i.e. switching colors and forcing the stuck pixels to get unstuck same principle applies to laptops or desktop monitors.
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launcher for Mate 8
I know that mate 8 does not have app drawer, and is similar in its UI to the iphone. I can not live with this UI, so my qestion is , has any body tried any launcher ( Nova for eaxmple) ? Are these laumchers work smoothly with the mate 8, or what ?
i can definitely recommend nova launcher. have been using it on my mate 8 since day 1, works without a hitch
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Thank you . Really appreciate it.
thanks
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I know that mate 8 does not have app drawer, and is similar in its UI to the iphone. I can not live with this UI, so my qestion is , has any body tried any launcher ( Nova for eaxmple) ? Are these laumchers work smoothly with the mate 8, or what ?
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I use Nova Launcher Prime for a long long Time,works Perfect with Mate 8
mseif said:
I know that mate 8 does not have app drawer, and is similar in its UI to the iphone. I can not live with this UI, so my qestion is , has any body tried any launcher ( Nova for eaxmple) ? Are these laumchers work smoothly with the mate 8, or what ?
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If I'm not mistaken you still get colored square background to all apps which look horrible. Try simply google if your in to rooting/custom firmware.
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intruda119 said:
If I'm not mistaken you still get colored square background to all apps which look horrible.
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Lol, no :good:
Hello,
hope it´s ok to post this here
We got two Mediapad X2 GEM-701 . We needed a good phone that works with t-mobile USA for vacation. We looked at the new M5 LTE Tablets, but the 8" is too big for us. We got now the P20 Pro and like to sell or two X2 in Germany.
Let me know if someone is interested.
Thanks,
S.Neumann
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Hello,
hope it´s ok to post this here
We got two Mediapad X2 GEM-701 . We needed a good phone that works with t-mobile USA for vacation. We looked at the new M5 LTE Tablets, but the 8" is too big for us. We got now the P20 Pro and like to sell or two X2 in Germany.
Let me know if someone is interested.
Thanks,
S.Neumann
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Hi S. Neuman,
maybe I am interested, whats the price for one of the Mediapads?
How is the state of the Mediapads ?
What kind of ROM is flashed ?
There is unfortunately no way to write a personal message to you, so I am forced to answer here...
Hello,
the mediapads are in good but used condition ofc.
The software is the latest Stockfirmware. ( B005, Android 5.01 )
At Amazon the X2 is listed for about 300€ used.
We think aboout 100 € for each pad would be ok.
Sebi1960 said:
Hello,
the mediapads are in good but used condition ofc.
The software is the latest Stockfirmware. ( B005, Android 5.01 )
At Amazon the X2 is listed for about 300€ used.
We think aboout 100 € for each pad would be ok.
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Would You please put some Pictures from the Mediapads herein ?
photos
photos taken today
photos
...taken today
both Mediapads are sold
damn, found this too late
Hello all, how's your phone battery performing?
I'm not so satisfied with mine...
4-5hrs SOT is max i could get in theese few days i had the phone.
Also, is this Android system drain normal (pic attached) ?
First day of using it and my experience is great.
Darkoholic said:
First day of using it and my experience is great.View attachment 5865573
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Damn, that looks impressive...
Im not sure what's happening with mine
I am really happy with the battery life.
China version EU ROM.
Gankadin said:
View attachment 5866517I am really happy with the battery life.
China version EU ROM.
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did hou get your device from trading shenzen? are there any differences to Chinese version of the devices? if you got the device from them, can you fast boot flash global or any other version?
sorry for the off topic
I got it from eBay, if you want i can send you the link.
They did the bootloader unlock and pre-installed the EU ROM, i just fastboot updated it.
My unit is the China version, so you can't flash global rom and lock the bootloader, so EU ROM is the best option.
with Chinese version ROM, are there any downsides? I am just worried if I have unlocked bootloader, Google pay will stop working eventually or won't at all as it does on custom ROM s
please share the link
ond96 said:
with Chinese version ROM, are there any downsides? I am just worried if I have unlocked bootloader, Google pay will stop working eventually or won't at all as it does on custom ROM s
please share the link
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Well the EU ROM makes google and banking apps think that the bootloader is locked, so as long as the developers will continue to make updates there shouldn't be any problems. but check here more posts lots of people talking about China vs Global.
i just discovered that global version have eSim support...
Well, I live in Europe and that missing 4G frequency B20 might be pretty essential, I might just wait until they lower the price on Global device. They will eventually, it has been just a month since the device released.
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Well the EU ROM makes google and banking apps think that the bootloader is locked, so as long as the developers will continue to make updates there shouldn't be any problems. but check here more posts lots of people talking about China vs Global.
i just discovered that global version have eSim support...
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The xiaomi eu doesn't support eSim?
Djeloan said:
The xiaomi eu doesn't support eSim?
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I guess it's a hardware limitation, any way i don't have it on my device (CN, EU ROM)
ond96 said:
with Chinese version ROM, are there any downsides? I am just worried if I have unlocked bootloader, Google pay will stop working eventually or won't at all as it does on custom ROM s
please share the link
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Global ROM will cause your wallet to stop working
One more day that i would consider bad. Is there a way to check why is android system consuming most battery?
Wi-Fi is more energy intensive than data especially for streaming and downloads.
https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/does-mobile-battery-drain-faster-on-mobile-data-or-wi-fi.html
I am getting about 7 SOT and I am OK with that.
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Wi-Fi is more energy intensive than data especially for streaming and downloads.
https://www.scienceabc.com/innovation/does-mobile-battery-drain-faster-on-mobile-data-or-wi-fi.html
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Is it actually true, and makes any sense "for a normal user"?
I always thought and lived in that mindset that data drains more, (and it makes more sense for me) due to that when you travel around, and the connection to the cellular towers always changing, sometimes back-and forth.
i am looking to buy xiaomi pad 6. it looks like its only launched in china atm. i am in need of a tablet atm and this one seemed a good fit for me. theres no news about global launch and looking at the four month delayed global launch for pad 5, i cannot wait that long.
i wanted to know
1. what issues i would have to deal with if i buy the chinese variant.
2. genuine sources i can get this from
3. is there anything on the market with around similar specs and price?
rockyyy said:
i am looking to buy xiaomi pad 6. it looks like its only launched in china atm. i am in need of a tablet atm and this one seemed a good fit for me. theres no news about global launch and looking at the four month delayed global launch for pad 5, i cannot wait that long.
i wanted to know
1. what issues i would have to deal with if i buy the chinese variant.
2. genuine sources i can get this from
3. is there anything on the market with around similar specs and price?
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Look at comparative chart of tablets on/coming to market , as compiled by tabletmonkeys.com :
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would appreciate some response here
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would appreciate some response here
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Hey bro. I bought a Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, 12gb ram and 256gb rom.
Its running chinese Miui pad software. After removing bloat (Some chinese apps) its absolutely the best ive ever had. Ive been using Xiaomi phones with miui for a while, and never used chinese roms.
But this one, on another level.
1) There are not too many issues i faced. Google play store was even pre-installed! (never had that before)
Its smooth, english works fine, can remove most apps that are chinese, and all runs fine.
Only thing i can think of, is that when using other launchers, like Nova, some animaltions/dualscreen shortcuts work alittle less easy.
But for most, the normal standard launcher (With a smart dock) works fine.
2) since I live in Myanmar,I get them straight from china, so cant say much on places elsewhere,for this version i paid about 450usd. cant match that im afraid.
3) not that i can think of. There is a Xiaoxin lenovo tablet, that has the 870 snapdragon, but again, where would you get it from..
If you have any questions regarding the tablet, let me know,ill do my best in answering!
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
i got my mi pad 6 today
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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thats great. wouldnt unlocking bootloader cost you to lose widevine L1? can the device be rooted? please share any guide that you have followed
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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i just read a guide on unlocking bootloader. it requires a sim card and a data connection to work. and this device doesnt have that. how did you bypass this?
Which guide have you read? It's simple, just use Xiaomi's unlock tool and wait for 7 days.
I appreciate you guys for the advice, I was afraid before but thanks for giving me the advice.
I like the tablet very much. Speed, battery life, feel, quality.
But MIUI is absolute sh*t, especially the chinese version with its preinstalled keyboards and bloatware.
You have to put the GBoard on it ASAP and disable / uninstall a lot of apps.
In the chinese version some messages are not translated and therefore displayed in chinese.
I'm currently waiting for the bootloader to unlock and then install another ROM.
Menic0 said:
I like the tablet very much. Speed, battery life, feel, quality.
But MIUI is absolute sh*t, especially the chinese version with its preinstalled keyboards and bloatware.
You have to put the GBoard on it ASAP and disable / uninstall a lot of apps.
In the chinese version some messages are not translated and therefore displayed in chinese.
I'm currently waiting for the bootloader to unlock and then install another ROM.
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same here. waiting for the 168 hours. could you suggest a decent rom and a guide to install it.
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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Hey bro,
Received mine a couple of hours ago
CNA you please share a link to the Indian ROM.
The only one I see to find is the GSI for a different device but people say it's compatible.
Thx !
Djreppa said:
Hey bro,
Received mine a couple of hours ago
CNA you please share a link to the Indian ROM.
The only one I see to find is the GSI for a different device but people say it's compatible.
Thx !
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Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
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1. Some of the messages will be in Chinese, but apparently installing morelocale solves a lot of problems
2. I bought me a pad 6 pro from tradingshenzen and it arrived in Poland in 10 days from China - I also know other people who bought from this portal. I had no duty or added tax.
The second reliable source is giztop gives a link to xiaomi pad 6 and xiaomi pad 6 pro (it's not much more expensive).
3. this is the best offer I've seen on giztop LENOVO XIAOXIN PAD PRO 2022 - but I don't know if it's worth it because previous versions were a drama when it comes to unlock and root, or watching netflix (problem with certificates).
If you don't want to have problems get xiaomi mi pad 6 there will be a lot of custom roms for this model. If you want to have a performance king, get a pad 6 pro.
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11-inch LCD 2.8K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-core processor. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB ROM. 50MP+2MP rear cameras and a 20MP front camera. 8840mAh battery, 33W rapid charging. MIUI 14 base on Android 13 OS.
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11-inch LCD 2.8K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB ROM. 50MP+2MP rear cameras and a 20MP front camera. 8600mAh battery, 67W quick charging. MIUI 14 base on Android 13 OS.
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RidleyScott said:
1. Some of the messages will be in Chinese, but apparently installing morelocale solves a lot of problems
morelocale2 solves the problem all additional applications start in your language messenger, telegram etc.
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Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
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Hi there,
Thx for the link, but I can find the Pad 6, for the Pad 6 pro there's no Indian rom yet I think
Djreppa said:
Hi there,
Thx for the link, but I can find the Pad 6, for the Pad 6 pro there's no Indian rom yet I think
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The answer is obvious. Why will there be a ROM specific to a country where the product will never be release?
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The answer is obvious. Why will there be a ROM specific to a country where the product will never be release?
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Obvious for an Indian person living in India
In my case I am just looking for a Rom other than Chinese one
Hi
Bought the Xiaomi Pad 6 (6gb/128gb) Chinese version a week ago via eBay from EU for £317. Great tablet, came with Google play installed and filled it with required apps. Only problem is that some system Chinese apps cannot be uninstalled. Am waiting until a Global rom is available and then I will unlock and root . Don't mind MIUI as have a Xiaomi Redmi note 12.