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Few Questions on Honor 8 Chinese Variant FRD-AL10

I live in India and was desperately waiting for this phone to release here.. But don't know why they released a single sim variant here.. So I had to import it from china.
AL10 variant works fine with Indian sim.. everything is perfect but just had a few question.
1. Does this phone has volte support.. If not then will It get volte support in near future like Indian variant.. - I cannot make calls from JIO 4G sim with its inbuilt dialer... (I have to keep the JioVoice App running to receive calls.. )
2. What about the updates?? Will I get EMUI 5.. ever??
3. This is something strange.. Apps generally do not gives notification on its own.. Like WhatsApp.. I have to open the app to get notification and receive messages.. Seems like it just does not work in background

Anyone?? Please

vinz_me01 said:
Anyone?? Please
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You've asked a lot, my friend. It's hard to predict the future. I can only try:
About VoLTE: I guess that it won't come with EMUI 5 for AL00 initially but it may be add later as VoLTE will become a standard feature soon in China too.
About upgrade: I had Chinese Honor 7 and upgrade to marshmallow came late and I had to download it from a Chinese website. I hope that it wouldn't be the case with Chinese Honor 8 since Huawei is committed to bring upgrades to every Honor device every 3 months.
And about your notification issue: Check app settings regarding notification, permission and battery. Make sure that all involved settings are enabled.

I too got a honor 8 FRD-AL00 Chinese version....
Please help me as well to remove chinese apps and as well as to get emui 5.....All others r getting it..... But not mine..... ????

vinz_me01 said:
1. Does this phone has volte support.. If not then will It get volte support in near future like Indian variant.. - I cannot make calls from JIO 4G sim with its inbuilt dialer... (I have to keep the JioVoice App running to receive calls.. )
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It doesn't have VoLTE support even in Indian version too. It is little hard to use JIO Dialer. But still, there is no other option
vinz_me01 said:
2. What about the updates?? Will I get EMUI 5.. ever??
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Nope. I don't think so. You should be prepared to stay in the current version itself.
If you have got the Indian Version, you will get it for sure Till Android O.
vinz_me01 said:
3. This is something strange.. Apps generally do not gives notification on its own.. Like WhatsApp.. I have to open the app to get notification and receive messages.. Seems like it just does not work in background
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This is common EMUI problem across all Honor mobiles. Updates might fix that. But its not for your model.

Roxor17 said:
Please help me as well to remove chinese apps and as well as to get emui 5.....All others r getting it..... But not mine.....
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A few days ago I got the update, it wasn't EMUI 5, but regular security update B171. I'm pretty sure that EMUI 5 will follow. So be patient. Nobody has really gotten EMUI 5, some owners of US, UK and Indian models received beta version, but it's still buggy.
Regarding Chinese apps, a lot of them could be uninstalled. Those which can't, could be deactivated. Just use force stop and disable in settings-apps. And disabled apps (any other as well) could be removed from the home screen. On the screen pull two fingers together and you'll get option to hide any app you wish.
Install google play store and any other google app by your preference. Download and change theme - this one looks very promising: https://huaweiemuithemes.blogspot.si/2016/11/emui-50-dark-beta.html
change wallpaper, install Nova launcher and find better icom pack like: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themezilla.pixelui&hl=en
Just download icon pack, change every icon on your home screen with the new one, save configuration and uninstall icon pack.
You gonna have totally western phone like your friends and you'll feel better.
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vsriram92 said:
It doesn't have VoLTE support even in Indian version too. It is little hard to use JIO Dialer. But still, there is no other option
Nope. I don't think so. You should be prepared to stay in the current version itself.
If you have got the Indian Version, you will get it for sure Till Android O.
This is common EMUI problem across all Honor mobiles. Updates might fix that. But its not for your model.
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Where did you get this information? Every Honor 8 will be upgraded for sure.

piskr said:
Where did you get this information? Every Honor 8 will be upgraded for sure.
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As of my knowledge, This model won't get updated.
I do have Honor 5X like this. Im staying in EMUI 3 till now.
If it is US, Europe, Middle East and Indian region version we can guarantee that it will get for sure. Not for this one.

It certainly will get EMUI 5.0. There is no reason not to get it as the phone was launched this year. There are beta versions being tested now. Guess the actual update might only happen early next year. Check the official chinese forums for the updates: (use google translate and you will understand most of it) - http://club.huawei.com/forum-2404-1.html
And this one is specific to FRD-AL10 model as well: http://club.huawei.com/thread-11277704-1-1.html

linom said:
It certainly will get EMUI 5.0. There is no reason not to get it as the phone was launched this year. There are beta versions being tested now. Guess the actual update might only happen early next year. Check the official chinese forums for the updates: (use google translate and you will understand most of it) - http://club.huawei.com/forum-2404-1.html
And this one is specific to FRD-AL10 model as well: http://club.huawei.com/thread-11277704-1-1.html
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You are lucky to get update unlike me...

I do not have the Honor 8, but its bigger version - the V8. However I need to follow the Honor 8 forums here at XDA and the chinese forums for the developments as Honor v8 does not have a dedicated xda forum. I am still on Android MM.

linom said:
I do not have the Honor 8, but its bigger version - the V8. However I need to follow the Honor 8 forums here at XDA and the chinese forums for the developments as Honor v8 does not have a dedicated xda forum. I am still on Android MM.
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If you are having KNT-AL20, then you will get the EMUI 5. But it will be little late.

I have a KNT-AL10 that would also get EMUI 5. It's in closed beta testing now. I know it may be late, possibly by March-17

Its 2020 & still i am using Honor 8..model is FRD-AL10 and EMUI 8.Does it support VoLTE?

Huawei Watch 2 China Version

Hello guys!
I purchased this from China and realise I cannot change the language to english. And also having to use the China Version of Android Wear. Is there any way to flash and change the system language or change to global android wear 2.0?

I have my eyes on this too and would like to know myself!
On the original it looked fairly straightforward, hopefully it is on this one too...

You don't have to use android ware 2.0 chinese version. I have global version installed on my iPhone and have successfully connected to huawei watch 2. I could enable Feed and sync calendar cards, email cards etc.

aaronding said:
You don't have to use android ware 2.0 chinese version. I have global version installed on my iPhone and have successfully connected to huawei watch 2. I could enable Feed and sync calendar cards, email cards etc.
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Could you change the watch itself to english?

aaronding said:
You don't have to use android ware 2.0 chinese version. I have global version installed on my iPhone and have successfully connected to huawei watch 2. I could enable Feed and sync calendar cards, email cards etc.
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true, no need chinese version! unless you are on android phone. if that chinese android wear is mandatory.........
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sverzijl said:
Could you change the watch itself to english?
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no, you can't. need to flash a ROM........

This is my current problem now, watch was bought from China and requires me to install the Android Wear from China as well.
Any idea how to get a copy of the English ROM for Huawei Watch 2?

zlimesz said:
This is my current problem now, watch was bought from China and requires me to install the Android Wear from China as well.
Any idea how to get a copy of the English ROM for Huawei Watch 2?
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not now, need to wait, unless you will try to flash ROM for huawei watch first version (2015)
by the way, if you google the net you will find chinese android wear version, install it, english allowed . i am on iphone, so app is just one for all android watches, cant help you more.

giangishanghai said:
not now, need to wait, unless you will try to flash ROM for huawei watch first version (2015)
by the way, if you google the net you will find chinese android wear version, install it, english allowed . i am on iphone, so app is just one for all android watches, cant help you more.
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I don't want to risk flashing HW1 firmware on this.
BTW, is it possible that the developer preview for Huawei Watch 2 will also be available to the public? Is it also possible to just ask Huawei for the files and flash it myself?
They provided a QR which helped me download the Android Wear Chinese Version but it still shows the text in Chinese even if the language in my phone is set to English. Are you saying that there is an Android Wear China App (com.google.android.wearable.app.cn) which can make the HW2 text in English? I think I could live with that for now, else I'll just wait for the English Version before using this daily...
(I can't post the actual link from the QR code, but it's just from VMall dot Com)

zlimesz said:
I don't want to risk flashing HW1 firmware on this.
BTW, is it possible that the developer preview for Huawei Watch 2 will also be available to the public? Is it also possible to just ask Huawei for the files and flash it myself?
They provided a QR which helped me download the Android Wear Chinese Version but it still shows the text in Chinese even if the language in my phone is set to English. Are you saying that there is an Android Wear China App (com.google.android.wearable.app.cn) which can make the HW2 text in English? I think I could live with that for now, else I'll just wait for the English Version before using this daily...
(I can't post the actual link from the QR code, but it's just from VMall dot Com)
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you are right, better not risk to flash other ROM, just wait a bit, developers will give us all we need. I am waiting too.... I am trying to get custom recovery on it with no results...... will wait too... you cant set watch to english, no way at all. forget it until we will see an international ROM

I am also about to purchase the china version, but need to know it it will be able to flash the international version later on. Can I assume it will be possible?

mcdull said:
I am also about to purchase the china version, but need to know it it will be able to flash the international version later on. Can I assume it will be possible?
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hello! it will be possible for sure without any problems. I have done all process with my "old" huawei watch 1th generation.
be sure about!

giangishanghai said:
hello! it will be possible for sure without any problems. I have done all process with my "old" huawei watch 1th generation.
be sure about!
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Hi, I finally given up the 2nd gen and would opt for the first gen even it is actually more expensive.
the 2nd gen is simply... a toy watch. The original one would seem sustain better.
But my last concern would be battery, will the 2nd gen last much longer than the first one?

mcdull said:
Hi, I finally given up the 2nd gen and would opt for the first gen even it is actually more expensive.
the 2nd gen is simply... a toy watch. The original one would seem sustain better.
But my last concern would be battery, will the 2nd gen last much longer than the first one?
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Nice is not what people say it is, is what you really like, this is for all things, always.
in second, if you dont mind to spend a lot (my personal opinion) in a watch that was out on 2015 is ok, but 2thgen is better in performances, pixels, ram, battery and so on.
I have apple watch steel ($$$$$$) that is perfect for iphone owners(me), huawei 1th gen, good for sure and really nice, now time to try something more powerfull and also price is finally "real".
anyway, as I say, up to you.
battery is a bit better than 1thgen cause is bigger but not that much, depend on how you will use it, gps and gyro for exaple are consuming a bit, but it will be not a problem for you cause 1th gen have not gps....
by the way, why you are care about version? you are in HK you should find international version too. I always buy my phones there, all international.

giangishanghai said:
Nice is not what people say it is, is what you really like, this is for all things, always.
in second, if you dont mind to spend a lot (my personal opinion) in a watch that was out on 2015 is ok, but 2thgen is better in performances, pixels, ram, battery and so on.
I have apple watch steel ($$$$$$) that is perfect for iphone owners(me), huawei 1th gen, good for sure and really nice, now time to try something more powerfull and also price is finally "real".
anyway, as I say, up to you.
battery is a bit better than 1thgen cause is bigger but not that much, depend on how you will use it, gps and gyro for exaple are consuming a bit, but it will be not a problem for you cause 1th gen have not gps....
by the way, why you are care about version? you are in HK you should find international version too. I always buy my phones there, all international.
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The international version in HK will usually cost at least 40% more than that in China. That's the only reason.
On second thought, I am getting an Huawei 2 despite the Huawei 1 is much more appealing and better build quality. In any way it is a tech toy. The battery should sustain no longer than 3 years and it worths nothing by then. So keeping the toy with latest techology would be a good choice.

under what circumstances you can use the china watch except using it as an digital watch?
Almost all app are incompatible. Not even the spotify. Only those happened to be in the Huawei app store will run.

mcdull said:
under what circumstances you can use the china watch except using it as an digital watch?
Almost all app are incompatible. Not even the spotify. Only those happened to be in the Huawei app store will run.
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Hello mcdull,
i dont use spotify but i can ensure you I have a lot of apps working, just examples: XDA, eurosport, myemail, currency, some weather apps and others. of course all apps I have in to phone can push notifications even if they are not installed into watch.
I tried to extract micro.apk from android phone apps and it works too.
maybe i do not understand well your concern, if this, sorry..
regards

giangishanghai said:
Hello mcdull,
i dont use spotify but i can ensure you I have a lot of apps working, just examples: XDA, eurosport, myemail, currency, some weather apps and others. of course all apps I have in to phone can push notifications even if they are not installed into watch.
I tried to extract micro.apk from android phone apps and it works too.
maybe i do not understand well your concern, if this, sorry..
regards
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I have installed XDA app but I never seen it exist in the watch. And I am using android 7.1.2 with Redmi Note 3.

mcdull said:
I have installed XDA app but I never seen it exist in the watch. And I am using android 7.1.2 with Redmi Note 3.
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I checked with one of my friend's watch, xda is not in the list, but you can read notifications, post and reply. Currency is present, wechat too, other I dont remember as I dont have my watch for now.
since small display on watch, what you would like to do more with it? reply calls, read and reply various notifications, check healt, weather, gps, maps, and??
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giangishanghai said:
I checked with one of my friend's watch, xda is not in the list, but you can read notifications, post and reply. Currency is present, wechat too, other I dont remember as I dont have my watch for now.
since small display on watch, what you would like to do more with it? reply calls, read and reply various notifications, check healt, weather, gps, maps, and??
regards
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I most case I were not able to get the app running, either with the start up screen or just without data connection (in app). I cannot see gmail there as well which I need most. Skype wont connect as well.. though I dont use it much.
BTW, I am in HK and therefore I am not inside the GFW.

mcdull said:
I most case I were not able to get the app running, either with the start up screen or just without data connection (in app). I cannot see gmail there as well which I need most. Skype wont connect as well.. though I dont use it much.
BTW, I am in HK and therefore I am not inside the GFW.
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few apps I use on watch are running well, except gmail of course. when i need to be updated with gmail notification or other google services I keep greenvpn always open on phone, in this scenario i can see what I need into watch too. I have bt watch, so It is always paried with phone.

Features Needed/Missing in NEX

Overall I love this device , it is any day better than anything else under $700 (~Rs. 50k in India). But I have the habit of nitpicking and thus I found out some camera features that are missing and should be added by Vivo in future updates.
1. 4k video recording @60fps
2. Super slow motion @480fps
3. ARcore apps support
If anyone knows any method to achieve above mentioned features by any means , then please do respond.
And let's not stop bugging Vivo to get more features .

Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore

rowihel2012 said:
Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore
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Do you have the link?

rowihel2012 said:
Try modified g cam apk from oneplus 3 forum
For ARcore
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But on this device even Gcam isn't supported.

Abby 244 said:
But on this device even Gcam isn't supported.
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Why
Sd845 does support HDR+ like onplus 6
Did you try it?

rowihel2012 said:
Why
Sd845 does support HDR+ like onplus 6
Did you try it?
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Yes I tried Arnova's Gcam , it force closes. I think camera2api is not enabled thus no gcam.

Abby 244 said:
Yes I tried Arnova's Gcam , it force closes. I think camera2api is not enabled thus no gcam.
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Damn same as xiaomi problem
Must unlock bootloader and root to enable it
Camera is ok or bad in low light?

rowihel2012 said:
Damn same as xiaomi problem
Must unlock bootloader and root to enable it
Camera is ok or bad in low light?
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I would say it's quite good.

Abby 244 said:
I would say it's quite good.
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Which version you have ?
Chinese or global ?

rowihel2012 said:
Which version you have ?
Chinese or global ?
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I have Indian version.

Abby 244 said:
I have Indian version.
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Do you recommend this version?
Or get the Chinese one?
The Chinese one i can buy it now
The gobal will arrive after week

rowihel2012 said:
Do you recommend this version?
Or get the Chinese one?
The Chinese one i can buy it now
The gobal will arrive after week
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Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?

Abby 244 said:
Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?
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I think the Indian version is the global one
Ok i will order it now
Thanks my friend

Abby 244 said:
Buy the Indian version. Its 99% (or may be even 100%) similar to global version. You can run any launcher without any verification, google assistant + google lense comes pre installed and it is certified on play store. What more will global version have ?
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Does Indian version still come with Jovi installed but deactivated? Probably better that it wasn't anyway so it's less redundancy /bloat when there's Google AI.

Just got mine. Was lucky to be able to get the Indian version.
Overall it's a good device, reminds me of the s9 and note a bit in the hand.
I have gone throughany devices in the apst year or so (Note 8, S8+, S9+, iPhone X, Pixel 2Xl, xiaomi mi mix and htc u11) I still love mi mix more than all. I wish it has a better camera. I love it so much I have 2 ( one for backup as I have broken couple in the past) it's the only phone that I keep going back to.
Vivo seems to be a good phone, UI is a bit different and will take some time. I would recommend getting Indian or international version as you won't have to deal with the headache of Chinese phones.
Indian version doesn't have Jovi, it's remapped to Google Lens.

It does have Jovi but deactivated because if you go into settings, there is a sub-heading with Jovi, which I guess controls the AI function in camera & games.
PS: Just checked, no option to activate it.

cashif said:
It does have Jovi but deactivated because if you go into settings, there is a sub-heading with Jovi, which I guess controls the AI function in camera & games.
PS: Just checked, no option to activate it.
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Thanks. So it's pretty much dead bloatware if u can't uninstall it or activate it.
Lol. These ROM designers... Smh.
Third party button remap apps... Do they work? Can AI button be used to launch camera etc?

Got an Indian version. I miss face unlock from op6 or Ipx. I wish it'd be a WQHD+ screen like s9+ and IP certificate. What I miss the most though is NFC, as I'm using the gpay all the time.
Hopefully the software issues will be sorted.
I have a problem with AOD. It doesn't display notification icons even though the options re checked in the settings. Weird.

boober78 said:
Got an Indian version. I miss face unlock from op6 or Ipx. I wish it'd be a WQHD+ screen like s9+ and IP certificate. What I miss the most though is NFC, as I'm using the gpay all the time.
Hopefully the software issues will be sorted.
I have a problem with AOD. It doesn't display notification icons even though the options re checked in the settings. Weird.
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It does not support third party app notification,only stock dailer and sms app.
Vivo must upgrade AOD and give more customization option and functionality just like Samsung AOD offer.

paatha13 said:
It does not support third party app notification,only stock dailer and sms app.
Vivo must upgrade AOD and give more customization option and functionality just like Samsung AOD offer.
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My settings claim otherwise. But still doesn't work.

Funtouch OS 10 Beta registration

I have Vivo nex 1805 i'm not sure if the new os needs a lot of time.,....kindly if someone know how to register for beta as I found on chines forum this can be done but I was not able to register cause it's asking for china phone registration:
https://bbs.vivo.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=5926544&fromuid=361700434

you can actually get the app from vivo app store

Funtouch OS 10/Android 10 Beta Registration APK ATTENTION: ONLY FOR THE CHINESE PHONE VERSIONS
[Compatible Devices]
NEX A(Fingerprint scanner on the back), NEX S(Fingerprint scanner under the Display), NEX dual screen version, S5

smisi said:
Funtouch OS 10/Android 10 Beta Registration APK ATTENTION: ONLY CHINESE MODELS
[Compatible Devices]
NEX A(Fingerprint scanner on the back), NEX S(Fingerprint scanner under the Display), NEX dual screen version, S5
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Hello I`m updateed my Nex S with the OsUpdate_1.3.apk it is the Version 8.8.7 the size is 3,38 GB all apps and daten are Safe and everything seems to Work : D.
The batterie drain is awesome only 1 % after 15 Minutes .

Please share some shots and battery usage!! How is overall experience

Hello the battery consumption is noticeably better 20% consumption in 6 hours. I would say that it was worth the wait, it is still a beta in May, the final version should come. Data and apps are retained and so far everything runs smoothly via SMS or Whatsapp. GPS and Bluetooth also work perfectly. I am a long-distance driver so I have good opportunities for testing. The only thing that bothers me a little is the designs they are no longer in the former folder and also no longer in * .itz format, they are unpacked and are now in the download folder, I suspect I'll get it out! You definitely don't do anything wrong with that update can also wait for the final.
I come from Germany the text was translated with Google hope understandable.
Unfortunately I have not found an option to upload pictures think because I only post the 2 times.

siegie65 said:
Hello the battery consumption is noticeably better 20% consumption in 6 hours. I would say that it was worth the wait, it is still a beta in May, the final version should come. Data and apps are retained and so far everything runs smoothly via SMS or Whatsapp. GPS and Bluetooth also work perfectly. I am a long-distance driver so I have good opportunities for testing. The only thing that bothers me a little is the designs they are no longer in the former folder and also no longer in * .itz format, they are unpacked and are now in the download folder, I suspect I'll get it out! You definitely don't do anything wrong with that update can also wait for the final.
I come from Germany the text was translated with Google hope understandable.
Unfortunately I have not found an option to upload pictures think because I only post the 2 times.
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is it possible if we use the downloaded file you used to update for our phones?
send us the pictures we can upload: [email protected]

cho9736 said:
you can actually get the app from vivo app store
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the app is not working

smisi said:
Funtouch OS 10/Android 10 Beta Registration APK ATTENTION: ONLY CHINESE MODELS
[Compatible Devices]
NEX A(Fingerprint scanner on the back), NEX S(Fingerprint scanner under the Display), NEX dual screen version, S5
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Thank you for reply, it's chines version?
anyway it's not working, can you help? did you manage to update?

freedompals said:
the app is not working
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did you own chinese version of the nex?

freedompals said:
Thank you for reply, it's chines version?
anyway it's not working, can you help? did you manage to update?
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of Course look at my signature, i own a chinese nex s model and yes i´m on the funtouch os 10 beta, today i got another Beta update seems like a bug fix update something like only 138mb.

You have to download the file https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4983263&d=1585707391 on the mobile phone install a check at the first screen and confirm all other messages then the download starts. The app is in Chinese so reading is difficult.

cho9736 said:
did you own chinese version of the nex?
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The global version.

freedompals said:
The global version.
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oh the app is for Chinese version only

cho9736 said:
oh the app is for Chinese version only
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is there any version for global?
or do you think the global version would updated?

freedompals said:
is there any version for global?
or do you think the global version would updated?
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i don't know about global version but it should get 10 soon

cho9736 said:
i don't know about global version but it should get 10 soon
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thank you

This update is only for PD1805_A !!!! Attempting to install other models could render your Nex S unusable! It is a beta (but very stable) the finale should appear in May when the global version receives this update is unfortunately not known but will follow.

Hello ,
last Week there was an Update to Version 8.8.8 156 MB and Today 8.8.10 130 MB so the Final should appear soon. The updates improve the System Stability so far have not noticed any differences, but the new one only came today

Apparently there are 2 new Chinese Public Beta Versions of Funtouch OS 10.
CURRENT PUBLIC BETA VERSION I HAVE ON MY PHONE IS: 8.8.10
new Public Beta Versions: 8.9.1，8.10 Both versions seems to be some like 158mb.
Yet i don't get any of them, seems the OTA push is delayed!
And I don't know what they do, what they fix or not fix!

General Share Rom Black Shark 4 - 4 Pro | Global Rom - China Rom

Hello, nice to see you again in a new thread.
I hope that all of you, as a non-specialist user, please do not arbitrarily interfere with the device without specific instructions from us. However, you are the hardworking bees that will help us a lot.
Every time the device says an update, go to file manager - internal storage - ota_package and copy that file to another folder, then share it here for everyone to reuse.
I have now copied the MP4 version of the china rom - Black Shark 4, and am happy to share it here.
Download link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sXhbaeqUUUGYn7PSRqQgVl9-UKaH7G9x/view?usp=sharing

Thanks for sharing. hopefully you can share unlocking and twrp soon. By the way, so the china Rom is at MP4 now? while global Rom has just released the MP1. way too delayed.

Thinking to buy the Chinese version 6/128 for around 320€ (around Poco F3 price), but so scared about the software updates and unlock bootloader/twrp/root.
Appart from the amazing work of @SFMobile Channel , there are some devs behind this quite amazing hardware-price device?? How many chances do you have to unlock completely this phone?
Sry for this "idiot" questions, but I'm sure more people thinking to buy this phone are interested on it

Is it okay to update via ota? Using the file you shared above? Is it okay to update the global rom with that?

uriii13 said:
Thinking to buy the Chinese version 6/128 for around 320€ (around Poco F3 price), but so scared about the software updates and unlock bootloader/twrp/root.
Appart from the amazing work of @SFMobile Channel , there are some devs behind this quite amazing hardware-price device?? How many chances do you have to unlock completely this phone?
Sry for this "idiot" questions, but I'm sure more people thinking to buy this phone are interested on it
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I don't think there is a BLU, but I sell it on Japanese resale sites because I can do it.
If you buy it, you can BLU if you buy it here
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Japanese version will be released in July.
By the way, the Japanese version is $ 500
The price setting is strange

Hello, i just bought a Black Shark 4 6/128 but it comes with the global rom. How can i intall the Chinese version of the rom? i think the chinese rom is better and more optimized, and recived better updates, am i wrong? Thank for the help

Please contact my personal fb, I will assist you with this problem.

Maybe BLU can be done if you cooperate? If the meaning of Hard WORK is just to burn a Chinese ROM, I'm not interested in that, but
FB is an abbreviation for facebook, isn't it? Where is it?

Any firmware updates for blackshark 4 8 128 global rom?

HI GUYS
i bought black shark 4 pro chinses version i want to flash the rom to global its hard for me to use i use all google services if there are way please help me the phone not good for me now with chines version of rom

HAITHAM KHAYARI said:
HI GUYS
i bought black shark 4 pro chinses version i want to flash the rom to global its hard for me to use i use all google services if there are way please help me the phone not good for me now with chines version of rom
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just install google play.

ps3nano said:
just install google play.
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Thats not a solution. You need to install Google Services Framework 11 to get the full Google experience, chat updates etc. But version 11 is blocked to be installed by default (or by law in that sense)

Pummelchen2021 said:
Thats not a solution. You need to install Google Services Framework 11 to get the full Google experience, chat updates etc. But version 11 is blocked to be installed by default (or by law in that sense)
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I read somewhere that you can install everything, and all apps will work fine except google pay, is that true?

You can buy my Black Shark 4 Pro and figure it out. 450 Euro via Paypal. Soon after you gonna bin it and regret my offer.

Pummelchen2021 said:
You can buy my Black Shark 4 Pro and figure it out. 450 Euro via Paypal. Soon after you gonna bin it and regret my offer.
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I have a Black shark 4. As soon as i install the chinese rom i will let you know how is it going for me.

I have a black shark 4 pro with the china rom. Most google apps work, after you install the files you see on youtube videos. The problem is google assistant doesn't work, neither does google maps. They start up then crash or don't start up at all. I hope there will soon be a way to flash to a global rom, i didn't know how much i used those two google apps until i wasn't able to use them.

Tomnuki said:
I have a black shark 4 pro with the china rom. Most google apps work, after you install the files you see on youtube videos. The problem is google assistant doesn't work, neither does google maps. They start up then crash or don't start up at all. I hope there will soon be a way to flash to a global rom, i didn't know how much i used those two google apps until i wasn't able to use them.
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For google maps, you must sign out of your account. Turn on airplane mode>open google maps>setting>sign out>Close maps>Off airplane mode>open maps and use it as usual. Can use maps but cannot link to your google. Its the only way for now.

myn24 said:
For google maps, you must sign out of your account. Turn on airplane mode>open google maps>setting>sign out>Close maps>Off airplane mode>open maps and use it as usual. Can use maps but cannot link to your google. Its the only way for now.
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Haha... Wow so convoluted. It is a temporary solution. Thank you for the info.

Any update for global rom of blackshark4 dual qpp storage fix?

nilzwsx said:
I have a Black shark 4. As soon as i install the chinese rom i will let you know how is it going for me.
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how is it going? you already installed the chinese rom? how yo do it?