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Using verizon pixel in Canada (Fido)

Hi Guys,
It has been a while since I used an android and the usual problem with carrier phone is they lock some bands (dont know why they do this) and undeletable bloatware.
Saw some ads in eBay that are selling refurb pixel phones and the price is not that bad.
I just want to ask will there be some issues of using verizon pixel in Canada or is it possible to change the firmware of the phone to make it global so it can unlock the bands,
Thanks for those who will reply

Today or tomorrow you can find out!
New firmware will be floating around. Try to take the update to your device. See what update it tries to push.
Hopefully it does a good thing for you..
--in Canada on Telus
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I've used my Verizon pixel in Canada with no problems.

weinbers said:
I've used my Verizon pixel in Canada with no problems.
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Oh nice, just wanted to know this. I don't want to buy in the US and struggle to return when its now working.
Can I know whats your network? I used Fido which is under Roger

franzjustin said:
Oh nice, just wanted to know this. I don't want to buy in the US and struggle to return when its now working.
Can I know whats your network? I used Fido which is under Roger
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I bought (and live) in the US and use it in Ottawa. Connects to Rogers.

weinbers said:
I bought (and live) in the US and use it in Ottawa. Connects to Rogers.
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Nice thanks again, will buy the verizon google pixel later, it will be a long month struggling to learn Android and new features

VERIZON Compatible

I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
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This is news! The Vivo NEX phone is yours?

Saloei said:
This is news! The Vivo NEX phone is yours?
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Yes I have a vivo nex and a oppo find x. I'm using the nex as my work phone which is on Verizon. The find x is my personal line which is TMobile

justinswidebody said:
Yes I have a vivo nex and a oppo find x. I'm using the nex as my work phone which is on Verizon. The find x is my personal line which is TMobile
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Are you in the United States?

Saloei said:
Are you in the United States?
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Yes in Florida

justinswidebody said:
Yes in Florida
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Nice! The vendor from where I got the phone made it clear the phone won't work with Verizon. You're proof the phone will work.

Saloei said:
Nice! The vendor from where I got the phone made it clear the phone won't work with Verizon. You're proof the phone will work.
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I can send pics if real proof is needed

I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work

justinswidebody said:
I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work
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I think VOLTE is like T-Mobile's band 12, 700Mhz concrete break through band. The phone has to be authorized by the provider for the service to work.
I believe you. No need to lie about something like this. No need for pic, but you can post it for those with doubt.

Here's a pic

This is awesome.. Thanks a lot!
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Here's a pic
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justinswidebody said:
I can't get volte to work is the only thing I can't get to work
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I can't remember if the Service Dialer code *#*#4636#*#* works on the NEX.
If it's capable,you should be able to see if the toggles for VoLTE & Vo WI-FI are accessible (not greyed-out).
Just curious,as neither are available on the NEXs' cousin,the Find X.

KOLIOSIS said:
I can't remember if the Service Dialer code *#*#4636#*#* works on the NEX.
If it's capable,you should be able to see if the toggles for VoLTE & Vo WI-FI are accessible (not greyed-out).
Just curious,as neither are available on the NEXs' cousin,the Find X.
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Already tried that. It is available on the nex but is grayed out. You're right about the ofx all it has is a engineer menu

justinswidebody said:
Already tried that. It is available on the nex but is grayed out. You're right about the ofx all it has is a engineer menu
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3 questions
1. Is your Vivo Nex the 8gb ram version or the 6gb ram version? I heard that one of the two models do not work well with Verizon, so i want to know the model you use on Verizon if what i heard is true.
2. Did you buy the Chinese version or the India version of the Vivo Nex?
3. Where is a good place to buy a Vivo Nex? Is it possible to have the website where you got your Vivo Nex if you got yours online?

Ran into this info unrelated to your VOLTE problem but it deserves a read. Looks like IMS, which can be added in the APN settings, has to do with VOIP.
The settings location is APN TYPE located in your APN file @settings\Mobile Network\Access Point Name.
Here's the link>>https://www.phonescoop.com/glossary/term.php?gid=223

robertk124 said:
3 questions
1. Is your Vivo Nex the 8gb ram version or the 6gb ram version? I heard that one of the two models do not work well with Verizon, so i want to know the model you use on Verizon if what i heard is true.
2. Did you buy the Chinese version or the India version of the Vivo Nex?
3. Where is a good place to buy a Vivo Nex? Is it possible to have the website where you got your Vivo Nex if you got yours online?
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8gb Chinese version. I bought mine from liaow.com You have to get one with the SD845 it supports all the correct radio bands.

justinswidebody said:
8gb Chinese version. I bought mine from liaow.com You have to get one with the SD845 it supports all the correct radio bands.
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Thanks a lot for the help.
I'm definitely picking up this beast of a machine someday.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.
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Can it work with xfinity mobile? I assume it should as it's a Verizon mnvo. But can someone confirm?
Thanks.

justinswidebody said:
I'm sure the question will get brought up......
The answer is yes! This phone works perfect on Verizon. Lte , calls, mms all work flawlessly. You must already have a active micro SIM and just swap it from previous phone to the NEX
This is only for the s (sd845 processor) variant that supports the bands of cdma and lte.
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Are you able to get LTE Band 13? I see its missing from the specs.

Have you put the nex on T-Mobile? How did that work out?

EML-AL00 is worth in US or not ?

Hi everyone. I read few post about the EML-AL00 (chinese version). It is right now available for the same price than the international version on Amazon US (L29). But the chinese version comes with 6GB of RAM instead of 4.
I would like to get this phone for my wife but I need to know what will work and what will not.
- T-Mobile 4G
- T-Mobile LTE
- Google Pay
- Android Auto
- Wifi Calling
- VOLTE
- ...
How about updates with that version ?
Basically, as I am not a nerd, I don't want to to rebranded the phone or anything like that, but I do think than 6GB makes a lot of difference in term of fluidity. I know the P20pro could be the the one to go but it's still pricey and the form factor is not the same. THe P20 seems to have a perfect size.
Is your advise is to forget about the Chinese version because it will be a painful experience to use in the US and go with the L29 instead ?
Thanks already!

Hi!
You will have 4G, calling, and all of this, but chinise versions dont have Google Play Services, but you can get Play Store from inthernet, by searching with default browser.
News system will be in Chinise, all of this things will be in Chinise country, nothing for European peoples.
Sorry for my english, i think you understand what i tell you. ?

Hi,
I have the EML-AL00 (Chinese) model and was using it in Australia.
As I'm not in the US, I can't speak for T-Mobile usability. Judging by the network bands it has with T-Mobile, it has bands 2, 4, 5 and 12, but missing bands 66 and 71, so in theory it might work. But I can't guarantee anything here.
However, the device does come with Google Play Services preinstalled, the Google Play Store itself is the only thing missing for some reason. So you just have to install the Play Store apk and you'll be good to go in this regard. The device is Google Play Certified, so Android Auto, Google Pay all work normally. VoLTE was working for me in Australia as well.
Unfortunately, since it's the Chinese version, there are a few restrictions compared to the international variant, such as inability to change the launcher and uninstallable Chinese bloatware . But upside is that it is the first variant to receive software updates; it is currently on stable Android 10 .
I hope this helped you!

dkinc2003 said:
Hi,
I have the EML-AL00 (Chinese) model and was using it in Australia.
As I'm not in the US, I can't speak for T-Mobile usability. Judging by the network bands it has with T-Mobile, it has bands 2, 4, 5 and 12, but missing bands 66 and 71, so in theory it might work. But I can't guarantee anything here.
However, the device does come with Google Play Services preinstalled, the Google Play Store itself is the only thing missing for some reason. So you just have to install the Play Store apk and you'll be good to go in this regard. The device is Google Play Certified, so Android Auto, Google Pay all work normally. VoLTE was working for me in Australia as well.
Unfortunately, since it's the Chinese version, there are a few restrictions compared to the international variant, such as inability to change the launcher and uninstallable Chinese bloatware . But upside is that it is the first variant to receive software updates; it is currently on stable Android 10 .
I hope this helped you!
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hello there, my friend has the same EML-AL00 device, is it possible to install global ROM to this? it has android 10 emui 10 Chinese ROM for now

Rebrand Chinese OnePlus 7 to EU OnePlus 7

Oppo/OnePlus rip us off in EU, so we need to pay about 200€ more than China (no price drop for us) and get half of the storage and less RAM.
My question is (I never did this before): When I get the chinese variant of the OnePlus 7 aka GM1900 and flash over stock recovery from GM57 to GM57BA, it will still stay a GM1900 and not change to GM1903 (EU model number) but
1. Widevine L1 or L3?
2. VoLTE/Wifi-Calling?
3. Google Play Certification?
Don't get me wrong but with shipping, tax, a second charger, a KFZ charger and a second dash cable + double storage I will safe over 100€
Did somebody try it or maybe flash to Global Version (India)?

google certificate is there even in hydrogen os ...

This also crossed my mind too...
I’d be interested in the responses.
What would the warranty be like?

@engrmudassar
I didn't know that you got Google Play on Hydrogen OS
@MarylandCookie
When you get it on shops like Tradinshenzen, you get warranty, if you get it on shops like Banggood oder Gearbest, you just get the device.
The big problem here is you need to pay about 15€ shipping on Tradingshenzen and PayPal +3%, so it's about 491€ at the end. On Banggood you can now pre-order for 446€ with shipping and tax.
I think I will get mine over eBay, can pay with PayPal and will safe +150€. Something get broken and it's still under 150€ to fix it, it's still a win.

Linuxkek said:
@engrmudassar
I didn't know that you got Google Play on Hydrogen OS
@MarylandCookie
When you get it on shops like Tradinshenzen, you get warranty, if you get it on shops like Banggood oder Gearbest, you just get the device.
The big problem here is you need to pay about 15€ shipping on Tradingshenzen and PayPal +3%, so it's about 491€ at the end. On Banggood you can now pre-order for 446€ with shipping and tax.
I think I will get mine over eBay, can pay with PayPal and will safe +150€. Something get broken and it's still under 150€ to fix it, it's still a win.
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I’m guessing your referring to the repair costs in Poland?

I can repair anything by myself. If the mainboard say goodbye u assed up, for the rest it's unreal cheap.

Linuxkek said:
@engrmudassar
I didn't know that you got Google Play on Hydrogen OS
@MarylandCookie
When you get it on shops like Tradinshenzen, you get warranty, if you get it on shops like Banggood oder Gearbest, you just get the device.
The big problem here is you need to pay about 15€ shipping on Tradingshenzen and PayPal +3%, so it's about 491€ at the end. On Banggood you can now pre-order for 446€ with shipping and tax.
I think I will get mine over eBay, can pay with PayPal and will safe +150€. Something get broken and it's still under 150€ to fix it, it's still a win.
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just install the google play apk on Hydrogen os and it shows that devices is certified unlike xiaomi phones ... i guess its something to do with the pre install google play services in hydrogen os

GooglePlay service has already been put in Hydrogen os，but you can't find any google app on the launcher screen. You need to creat a google account so that the google services will be available. Then you can install any google apps as your wish.

I got myself OnePlus 7 from China because of the red color Phone is reflashed with Oxygen OS and OTA works.
1. Widevine L1 or L3?
Widevine L1 is supported. Netflix runs - looks like the regular cap at 720p.
2. VoLTE/Wifi-Calling?
It's not officially supported with my carrier but I successfully enabled it after sideloading newer version of oemlogkit I was able to enable it. (And verified it works).
3. Google Play Certification?
Yep, no problem. I also used Google Pay (via NFC) when paying.

moneytoo said:
I got myself OnePlus 7 from China because of the red color Phone is reflashed with Oxygen OS and OTA works.
1. Widevine L1 or L3?
Widevine L1 is supported. Netflix runs - looks like the regular cap at 720p.
2. VoLTE/Wifi-Calling?
It's not officially supported with my carrier but I successfully enabled it after sideloading newer version of oemlogkit I was able to enable it. (And verified it works).
3. Google Play Certification?
Yep, no problem. I also used Google Pay (via NFC) when paying.
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Can I ask how you enabled volte?
Sent from my GM1903 using Tapatalk

MarylandCookie said:
Can I ask how you enabled volte?
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I installed and enabled VoLTE using this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79794295&postcount=6
Which was linked via https://android-hubo.de/thread/8127...owifi-freischalten-de-en-ohne-root/?pageNo=66 and via https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/force-enable-volte-vowifi-t3934227

moneytoo said:
I installed and enabled VoLTE using this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79794295&postcount=6
Which was linked via https://android-hubo.de/thread/8127...owifi-freischalten-de-en-ohne-root/?pageNo=66 and via https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-7-pro/help/force-enable-volte-vowifi-t3934227
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Installed that but still don't get the option [emoji849]
Sent from my GM1903 using Tapatalk

Linuxkek said:
Oppo/OnePlus rip us off in EU, so we need to pay about 200€ more than China (no price drop for us) and get half of the storage and less RAM.
My question is (I never did this before): When I get the chinese variant of the OnePlus 7 aka GM1900 and flash over stock recovery from GM57 to GM57BA, it will still stay a GM1900 and not change to GM1903 (EU model number) but
1. Widevine L1 or L3?
2. VoLTE/Wifi-Calling?
3. Google Play Certification?
Don't get me wrong but with shipping, tax, a second charger, a KFZ charger and a second dash cable + double storage I will safe over 100€
Did somebody try it or maybe flash to Global Version (India)?
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I've bought one from TradingShezhen (GM1900). It was significantly cheaper - £420 for the 8gb/256GB in Red (£549 in UK). I bought a second hand dash charger from Ebay. (Note, need to use the red cable that comes with the OP7 - or dash charging doesn't work using older dash charging cables)
They installed the global rom(AA) and out of the box, I had VoLTE/VoWifi working with Three UK. Options exist in SIM settings.
I decided I wanted to use the EU Rom(BA), so cross flashed straight away. This was easy, just downloaded the latest OP7 Rom from Oneplus - dumped it into the root of internal storage and did a local upgrade.
Google Play all working fine.
The model number does not change - it stays GM1900 and still gets OTA.

What about LTE frequencies? Thx

white43 said:
I've bought one from TradingShezhen (GM1900). It was significantly cheaper - £420 for the 8gb/256GB in Red (£549 in UK). I bought a second hand dash charger from Ebay. (Note, need to use the red cable that comes with the OP7 - or dash charging doesn't work using older dash charging cables)
They installed the global rom(AA) and out of the box, I had VoLTE/VoWifi working with Three UK. Options exist in SIM settings.
I decided I wanted to use the EU Rom(BA), so cross flashed straight away. This was easy, just downloaded the latest OP7 Rom from Oneplus - dumped it into the root of internal storage and did a local upgrade.
Google Play all working fine.
The model number does not change - it stays GM1900 and still gets OTA.
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Did VoLTE/VoWifi still work after you flashed BA?

fr0d0#2 said:
Did VoLTE/VoWifi still work after you flashed BA?
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Yes. Didn't have to do anything. Working by default. That could be as I'm using Three UK who now have a deal with OP.

Thanks
I'm with Three UK too. Waiting for phone to arrive

white43 said:
I decided I wanted to use the EU Rom(BA), so cross flashed straight away. This was easy, just downloaded the latest OP7 Rom from Oneplus - dumped it into the root of internal storage and did a local upgrade.
Google Play all working fine.
The model number does not change - it stays GM1900 and still gets OTA.
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What is the difference between Global rom(AA) & EU rom(BA)? Why did you switch to EU rom(BA)?
Nevermind for I have found the answer:
EU ROM comes with slightly less preinstalled apps as well as search app & browser selection.
There is no way to downgrade to a older version without unlocking the bootloader and manually flashing via fastboot or TWRP.

I have Global ROM and I like that I don't see the annoying high volume popup over and over. Isn't it a case with EU ROM?

moneytoo said:
I have Global ROM and I like that I don't see the annoying high volume popup over and over. Isn't it a case with EU ROM?
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Isn't it enough to disable/ignore the high volume popup just once? Personally I really liked the high volume warning, yet once you go over the recommended levels you'd never see the same high volume popup again!

Question Will Xioami 12 work in U.S.?

Hello.
I am thinking about getting Xiaomi 12 with the GlobalRom but will it work with my ATT carrier in the USA?
Thank you.

Nikola2016m said:
Hello.
I am thinking about getting Xiaomi 12 with the GlobalRom but will it work with my ATT carrier in the USA?
Thank you.
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Not sure if this is a great comparison.... but I purchased two Xiaomi 12s from a retail store in China (so CN rom). I used them in Australia (still with CN rom) with local sims and they worked perfectly fine. I recently flashed them with Global rom and they're still working completely fine.
Hope that helps.

eshlad said:
Not sure if this is a great comparison.... but I purchased two Xiaomi 12s from a retail store in China (so CN rom). I used them in Australia (still with CN rom) with local sims and they worked perfectly fine. I recently flashed them with Global rom and they're still working completely fine.
Hope that helps.
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Is there overheating on the global rom?

Why it shouldn't? There's no simlock.
Got the phone the bands/frequencies you need?

ermacwins said:
Is there overheating on the global rom?
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I havent had any problems so far to be honest apart from Google Pay not working... havent been bothered to fix that yet. I haven't noticed any overheating, even when charging but I do use a case so maybe its not that obvious. Definitely never felt hot like my iphone used to get... lol
Im using the stock global rom (Global 13.0.4.0.SLCMIXM) from https://miuirom.org/phones/xiaomi-12 .

In using the 12x on Verizon in the US.

eshlad said:
I havent had any problems so far to be honest apart from Google Pay not working... havent been bothered to fix that yet. I haven't noticed any overheating, even when charging but I do use a case so maybe its not that obvious. Definitely never felt hot like my iphone used to get... lol
Im using the stock global rom (Global 13.0.4.0.SLCMIXM) from https://miuirom.org/phones/xiaomi-12 .
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hi, I'm using Xiaomi 12 in India with miui version V13.0.19.0.SLCEUXM. but I want miui dialer and messaging apps. can I install Indonesia rom on my phone?? is there any problem ill get with network and camera-related issue come. please help me with this.