Even if it doesn't do so out of the box, can ROM devs easily add support for it? Basically, what I'm asking is if the developer community will support this variant or should I kiss custom ROMs and kernels goodbye if I buy the upgraded version?
JediRhymeTrix said:
Even if it doesn't do so out of the box, can ROM devs easily add support for it? Basically, what I'm asking is if the developer community will support this variant or should I kiss custom ROMs and kernels goodbye if I buy the upgraded version?
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Depends what model you buy.
If you get the SM-G955FD in the 6GB/128GB configuration, all ROMs should work fine.
If you get the SM-G955N in the 6GB/128GB configuration, the same ROMs should work fine as well, some tinkering may be required, but they all work since the specs are the same.
If however you get the SM-G9550, then you won't be able to enjoy any of the ROMs in the ROM section.
murtaza02 said:
Depends what model you buy.
If you get the SM-G955FD in the 6GB/128GB configuration, all ROMs should work fine.
If you get the SM-G955N in the 6GB/128GB configuration, the same ROMs should work fine as well, some tinkering may be required, but they all work since the specs are the same.
If however you get the SM-G9550, then you won't be able to enjoy any of the ROMs in the ROM section.
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If I'm not mistaken, the G9550 is the Chinese dual-sim version with the Snapdragon chip, right? The one I'm looking at is the G955FZKGINS which is the Indian dual-sim version with Exynos. Will this one work?
JediRhymeTrix said:
If I'm not mistaken, the G9550 is the Chinese dual-sim version with the Snapdragon chip, right? The one I'm looking at is the G955FZKGINS which is the Indian dual-sim version with Exynos. Will this one work?
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Yup, the 9550 is the SD835 Chinese variant.
The one you mentioned is the Indian Dual SIM, which is basically a G955FD, it'll work just fine with all the custom ROMs available for the S8+.
Hello everyone,
as per the title, can i buy the mi mix 2s in china from a local seller and then switch it to a Global Rom?
Will i encounter bands problem for example? i live in EU
Thank youu
Yes, you can just install the global rom, I'm living in germany and also got the chinese version. You may check what LTE bands are used in your country since the chinese version does not have all the bands the global version has. However, the extra bands the global version has are mostly used in africa and america so chances are good that you'll be fine
Are you entirely sure that the two versions come with different bands? I can't find any confirmation anywhere
noobsgs2 said:
Are you entirely sure that the two versions come with different bands? I can't find any confirmation anywhere
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Yes they do come with different bands. I do not recommend you buying the chinese variant!
Look for the model that ends with XA ! this is the Global one with all bands.
Trust us. There is a reason for different models to exist.
The Chinese model can install global ROM but you cannot lock bootloader afterwards so it is not safe and many apps will not work.
Global model has more bands than base Chinese models but same as 8/256 Chinese model.
You can, but it would be "better" to buy it and install a rooted ROM from here if you want full features like Android Pay to function.
You can't relock the bootloader if you change from the chinese ROM.
Yes you could, but that may be not suggested depending on the model you want to get...
For 6+64 / 6+128 models, China variant (XE model) differs from global variant (XA model): XE has less band support and you need to keep your BL unlocked to install global ROM. So you'd better not buy these two models in China.
Still, I can show you the missing bands on XE model if you'd like to know, but anyway I don't think it necessary to buy it...
For 8+256 model, there's no two variants, only one XA model for both China and other countries. You should be safe to buy it.
And, if you get XE variant and flash global ROM with BL unlocked, you still cannot install Magisk - you'll see bootloop and then enter recovery. That's another important reason why I don't recommend XE variant. The only way to install Magisk is to install MiPa kernel instead of the stock one.
Im planning to replace my Moto G4 Plus with a second handed S6 from ebay, but wich especific variant is best supported, most on ebay are AT&T and TMobile will that work to run moat ROMs?
G920F
Most (if not all) ROMs here support it, because it is the global variant, and as such, most people have that variant.
So model a and t wont work?
Erik FX8 said:
So model a and t wont work?
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A is from AT&T.
T is from T-Mobile (I'm pretty sure, but not a 100% about this one).
They will work. But F is always supported by almost everything in this forum, because it is the most common. It has an advantage in support.
Those two will probably work just as well, but some mods/ROMs/tweaks may not be compatible.
If however you choose either A or T, I would suggest you make sure they're network unlocked.
Official Lineage OS only has a rom for the F version
There are many posts scattered around with this information, and people asking about it. So i prefered to regroup this here.
So YES it is confirmed, the only places to get the OPPO Find X2 Pro 2025 , Global WITH Dual Sim are in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapour (waiting for more information if other countries have them)
It's nearly impossible to find a place to buy it online, so you need to find alternative ways like http://www.parcl.com to get it, and it will come out more expensive.
Be careful on the JD.com site from Thailand as it has various versions of the phone.
Also apparently Oppo is big in Thailand and they have shops in Bangkok, so it's easy to find (apparently the Black one is out of stock, but the Orange one can be easily found).
One member here posted this as proof, and it's thanks to him we were able to find the truth!
Oppo FInd x2 pro screenshot
I'm also interested to know that. Did you flash the EU / UK Firmware on the Thai Model with no issues? Strange i thought the Global 2025 variant all have the same firmware. But now thinking of it; as the Thai model is the only Dual SIM 2025, i'm very curious to know what differences there are... as if there are not many, this is going to be interesting to see if it's possible to port it to other 2025 single sim Models.
Could you please enlighen us and tell us the differences between the two models?
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So, everyone getting Find X2 Pro from Thailand is lucky right ?
All OPPO Find X2 Pro in Thailand has 2 IMEIs as far as I know.
View attachment 5030543
and this is mine, running on .18 EU firmware
also, I was running on .21 TH firmware and that shows 2 IMEIs too.
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Yes, you are right. i miss understood at first. 1 SIM can have 5G, the other is 4G. If you switch "SIM2" to 5G "SIM1" will have 4G max.
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you were able to flash EU to your Thailand model? Just flashed in recovery? Sorry don't understand or do you have EU model that doesn't work dual sim?
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under the bands specs... this is the translation
* The function will be available on the 5G Live Network. Depending on the service area of the network. And software of certified devices It will be able to support the 5G function when it is upgraded via OTA and when the network used is ready to provide service.
meaning it doesn't support 5G currently since it is not necessarily deployed in that region but they will bring functionality via OTA...
To note, currently 865 snapdragon has 5G limitation to 1 SIM only and is being worked on currently to be patched... this is for all phones... you can either rock dual sim, dual 4G, 1 SIM 5G and 1 SIM Standby. Someone in previous post has the phone in hand and could answer better. The limitation is not Oppo's issue... its googles and Qualcomm. This is why USA OnePlus 8 Pro is currently only 1 SIM and EU OnePlus 8 Pro only supports dual sim 4G.
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Stunna903
You have the phone... is there a 5G limitation on single sim? As you previously posted, definitely no dual 5G yet... Can you run on 5G and 4G at same time dual sim or just 4G...?
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PARCL forwarder said 3 to 5 days until he receives then will ship to me... should have sometime next week....
I was able to get black... I could live with orange one but actually not my first choice. :good:
Not true.
Available officially in Malaysia and Singapore as well.
Could be available in other places as well. So it's definitely not Thailand exclusive
You are right.
I was not aware of this. Shame you didn't share this information on the other threads.
So three countries today :
Malaysia
Singapour
Thailand
lch920619x said:
Not true.
Available officially in Malaysia and Singapore as well.
Could be avaitin other places as well. So it's definitely not Thailand exclusive
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Yes, I'm able to flash EU firmware and Global firmware back and forward with no issue.
EU firmware is less bloated with no theme or OPPO browser app. However, my purpose then was to get May patch cause the global rom .17 was pulled at that time.
But I'm back to .21 Global now.
If we flash it from global to EU, something might not work properly. You have to do data wiping once and everything will be fine. But that is not the case when you switch to global firmware from EU firmware.
And for the question about flashing. Yes, I did flash everything via its recovery.
Ok great to know!
Where did you get your "EU" firmware (source)?
Also, you confirm that the dual SIM is still on when you flash the Firmware (it can happen that in the UI or partition the dual SIM is not written in the code. Thanks for your help.
MaKuRoZuMK2 said:
Yes, I'm able to flash EU firmware and Global firmware back and forward with no issue.
EU firmware is less bloated with no theme or OPPO browser app. However, my purpose then was to get May patch cause the global rom .17 was pulled at that time.
But I'm back to .21 Global now.
If we flash it from global to EU, something might not work properly. You have to do data wiping once and everything will be fine. But that is not the case when you switch to global firmware from EU firmware.
And for the question about flashing. Yes, I did flash everything via its recovery.
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Hello @SAO
Does the Thailand version have non Latin characters when configured to English language?
How much did you pay for the Thailand version?
I just managed to buy the Chinese green version. I am preparing myself for flashing Global Rom (or EU Rom if there are some non Latin characters on global Rom). You confirm it is possible? Is there any tutorial for that?
MaKuRoZuMK2 said:
Yes, I'm able to flash EU firmware and Global firmware back and forward with no issue.
EU firmware is less bloated with no theme or OPPO browser app. However, my purpose then was to get May patch cause the global rom .17 was pulled at that time.
But I'm back to .21 Global now.
If we flash it from global to EU, something might not work properly. You have to do data wiping once and everything will be fine. But that is not the case when you switch to global firmware from EU firmware.
And for the question about flashing. Yes, I did flash everything via its recovery.
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May I know where you got this .21 global firmware from?
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Ok great to know!
Where did you get your "EU" firmware (source)?
Also, you confirm that the dual SIM is still on when you flash the Firmware (it can happen that in the UI or partition the dual SIM is not written in the code. Thanks for your help.
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Here's where I got .18 EU firmware (UK OPPO Site)
http://downloads.oppo.com.s3.amazon...3/CPH2023EU_11_OTA_0680_all_YD84Gwv3jmdQ.ozip
and I can confirm you that dual SIM is still working fine
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May I know where you got this .21 global firmware from?
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Also, for the .21 firmware, I OTAed it from my Thai (I belive that it's the global) .17 firmware.
If you want to have .21 firmware (basically, the changelog is the same as the .17) you can try downloading OPPO Find X2's .17 firmware from OPPO Thailand's site. I believe that would work too.
SAO said:
Ok great to know!
Where did you get your "EU" firmware (source)?
Also, you confirm that the dual SIM is still on when you flash the Firmware (it can happen that in the UI or partition the dual SIM is not written in the code. Thanks for your help.
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SAO are you actually going to buy the phone now?
MaKuRoZuMK2 said:
Here's where I got .18 EU firmware (UK OPPO Site)
http://downloads.oppo.com.s3.amazon...3/CPH2023EU_11_OTA_0680_all_YD84Gwv3jmdQ.ozip
and I can confirm you that dual SIM is still working fine
Also, for the .21 firmware, I OTAed it from my Thai (I belive that it's the global) .17 firmware.
If you want to have .21 firmware (basically, the changelog is the same as the .17) you can try downloading OPPO Find X2's .17 firmware from OPPO Thailand's site. I believe that would work too.
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I'm already on A.17 firmware. If A.21 is same then I would not bother.thanks for the information!
Yup.
For me, it's the real android flagship.
Kotd88 said:
SAO are you actually going to buy the phone now?
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SAO said:
There are many posts scattered around with this information, and people asking about it. So i prefered to regroup this here.
So YES it is confirmed, the only places to get the OPPO Find X2 Pro 2025 , Global WITH Dual Sim are in Thailand, Malaysia and Singapour (waiting for more information if other countries have them)
It's nearly impossible to find a place to buy it online, so you need to find alternative ways like http://www.parcl.com to get it, and it will come out more expensive.
Be careful on the JD.com site from Thailand as it has various versions of the phone.
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Could you please edit the OP post with included links to these Malaysian/Thai/Singapore stores? That would be awesome, thank you
I can't provide sources i don't know about if you have shops or methods to get them, don't hesitate to mention them
Killer007TV said:
Could you please edit the OP post with included links to these Malaysian/Thai/Singapore stores? That would be awesome, thank you
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Killer007TV said:
Could you please edit the OP post with included links to these Malaysian/Thai/Singapore stores? That would be awesome, thank you
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Killer
I'm using PARCL...
its a buying and forwarding service... basically, you find something on the web... for example, the thailand version of the Find X2 Pro (I used the recommend mobile company site that Oppo recommends on Thailand site, believe its AIS)...
Copy the website url and total price and some additional details like color, capacity, etc.
Go on PARCL and follow their instructions (its fairly intuitive)... You basically make a request for someone in that country that forwards for PARCL to buy it for you then ship it to you in your home country... think of it as a personal shopper.
You pick from different forwarders in that country... some new, some experienced, etc.
They review and message you back that they will agree and will give you a price for their services + shipping. For me with USD conversion, it made the phone around $200 more expensive... considering I didn't have to pay tax and I choose the option for them to manipulate the customs info (basically they send as gift as opposed to purchase, helps to avoid tariffs, aliexpress does the same thing) Its not the greatest deal but I am getting a phone in Indiana from Thailand and didn't have to fly there personally...
You pay the total fee (phone cost + their service + shipping) all together with paypal. This lets it be under buyer protection... so even if there's a scam.. you can get your money back for the most part from paypal.
Then basically you wait and stay in contact with your forwarder...
for me, mine should reach him Friday then ship after that... about 12 hours ahead.... then he will take to DHL and ship to me... Will have it in hand next week.
They will typically take a picture when they have it in hand before shipping to you as well.
I mean you could probably hop on a plane and get it yourself faster... but that fairly fast.
This is my first time using the service... its fairly legit... like anything, it has good and bad ratings... but with using paypal for payment... it keeps you protected as far as getting what you ordered... I'll let you know once I get it to give my full recommendation and I will even give my forwarder's name so you can look for him if you decide to go that route...
Unless you know someone going there.... I could not find a store shipping overseas.... plus, how legit is it to give over your credit card to a shop in Thailand or Malaysia??? really? This sounds like a much better "safer" method to me! :good: :fingers-crossed:
I already have the Malaysian version .. if there is any questions I will be happy to help .
I'm on 21 version.
KlNG said:
I already have the Malaysian version .. if there is any questions I will be happy to help .
I'm on 21 version.
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You have link
dungnghien said:
You have link
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I bought it directly from www.oppo.com/my/
You must have a Malaysian address ( forward company )
KlNG said:
I bought it directly from www.oppo.com/my/
You must have a Malaysian address ( forward company )
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I mean version .21
Last week I bought the A53, and today I noticed I received the Indian variant (SM-A536E).
I'm from Europe and I bought it from a verified European shop.
I was wondering if this could have any disadvantages?
Like maybe the Indian ROM has more tracking than the European One (because of GDPR or something) or the Radios are different?
Could I for example flash the European ROM through Odin?
Thanks
-Asskicker- said:
Last week I bought the A53, and today I noticed I received the Indian variant (SM-A536E).
I'm from Europe and I bought it from a verified European shop.
I was wondering if this could have any disadvantages?
Like maybe the Indian ROM has more tracking than the European One (because of GDPR or something) or the Radios are different?
Could I for example flash the European ROM through Odin?
Thanks
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The biggest difference for most people is going to be the supported frequencies, especially the 5G bands.
For example, I considered getting an international model shipped to me here in the USA (because the USA models cannot have their bootloaders unlocked without exploiting bugs) but decided against it because it wouldn't support one of the major 5G bands used here.
That's the only part of your question I can help with though, I don't know what would happen if you try to flash firmware from a different region.