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Hi, I am a newbee to this forum, however I have used Mate 7 & 8 earlier, with little trouble.
I bought a Mate 9 from Wondamobile in England at a very high price, after making sure it was MHA-L29 model. I received the Mate, apparently from China in a shabby package and it was MHA-29, however the Asian model C636 with B110. Then I started reading xdadevelopers, because I had trouble with installing Microsoft Exchange and similar stuff, after 3 days of reading and trying to use the Funky-app, I gave up, and decided that I had bought a very expensive Camera, that could not be updated (tried 100-times to update via the Mate and HiSuite) I even found and downloaded updates that I could not find out of how to install (after 3 days of intensive reading ).
But this afternoon when I took a closer look, at the update-app of the phone, I noticed 3 small dots on the top line of the app of which one was: "Get latest full package" (or something like that as mine is running Danish language). I pressed the line and was immidiately asked if I wanted to download and install B138, I was even presented with update info., so I happily pressed YES and are now the proud owner of a Mate 9 that speaks Danish to me and handle my Exchange mail perfect.
Hope someone can use this info
Kurt
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Hi, I am a newbee to this forum, however I have used Mate 7 & 8 earlier, with little trouble.
I bought a Mate 9 from Wondamobile in England at a very high price, after making sure it was MHA-L29 model. I received the Mate, apparently from China in a shabby package and it was MHA-29, however the Asian model C636 with B110. Then I started reading xdadevelopers, because I had trouble with installing Microsoft Exchange and similar stuff, after 3 days of reading and trying to use the Funky-app, I gave up, and decided that I had bought a very expensive Camera, that could not be updated (tried 100-times to update via the Mate and HiSuite) I even found and downloaded updates that I could not find out of how to install (after 3 days of intensive reading ).
But this afternoon when I took a closer look, at the update-app of the phone, I noticed 3 small dots on the top line of the app of which one was: "Get latest full package" (or something like that as mine is running Danish language). I pressed the line and was immidiately asked if I wanted to download and install B138, I was even presented with update info., so I happily pressed YES and are now the proud owner of a Mate 9 that speaks Danish to me and handle my Exchange mail perfect.
Hope someone can use this info
Kurt
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Interesting. Did you have FunkyHuawei set as your DNS?
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Interesting. Did you have FunkyHuawei set as your DNS?
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Hi duraaraa!
No I did not succeed in setting up the FunkyHuawei DNS, because my Spanish provider apparently would not allow me (I partly live in Spain). So I actually decided to wait and give your Funky system a shot after I returned to Denmark (where I can handle the DNS).
But I actually just updated via the "3-dots" on the phone, after trying normal updating on the update-app, a lot of times everyday since I received the phone 1/1.
Kurt
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Hi duraaraa!
No I did not succeed in setting up the FunkyHuawei DNS, because my Spanish provider apparently would not allow me (I partly live in Spain). So I actually decided to wait and give your Funky system a shot after I returned to Denmark (where I can handle the DNS).
But I actually just updated via the "3-dots" on the phone, after trying normal updating on the update-app, a lot of times everyday since I received the phone 1/1.
Kurt
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In that case it's safe to assume that your phone was on Huawei's approved list for that firmware version. I didn't know about the downloading full firmware feature before, though, so it will give me something to look into and reverse engineer
this works for me too!!! in the US bought on eBay C636 too!!! Awesome!!!!
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Interesting. Did you have FunkyHuawei set as your DNS?
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hy duraaraa
my phone is brick but i have no wifi router to set DNS
do you have any methode to acces funkyhuawei ?
sorry bad english
[email protected] said:
But this afternoon when I took a closer look, at the update-app of the phone, I noticed 3 small dots on the top line of the app of which one was: "Get latest full package" (or something like that as mine is running Danish language). I pressed the line and was immidiately asked if I wanted to download and install B138, I was even presented with update info., so I happily pressed YES and are now the proud owner of a Mate 9 that speaks Danish to me and handle my Exchange mail perfect.
Hope someone can use this info
Kurt
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Didn't work for me (sob!) on my Euro version in the UK.
It didn't work for me as well when I try that in Canada.
I can confirm that this was the method I discovered in the USA using the MHA-L29C636. Sadly, it did not improve the MMS handling for the native messaging app.
Brikwil said:
I can confirm that this was the method I discovered in the USA using the MHA-L29C636. Sadly, it did not improve the MMS handling for the native messaging app.
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So this would confirm that the updates are not dependent on the sim matching the phone region?
Is anyone aware of the possibility to flash firmware using the "DLOAD" folder on an external SD-Card?
It works for the MHA-L29C636 model (I've tested it).
My problem is that once i had it flashing from that dload folder, I forgot to delete it. So I set up my Mate 9 completely and when re-entering the eRecovery it flashed that ROM once again and did also do a factory reset.
So I had to set it up once again.
Is there any known possibility to disable factory resetting when flashing from the dload folder?
Btw. I have to admit that I was on B158 before and the ROM in that dload folder was B110. So it did a downgrade when I re-entered eRecovery.
need Dload files Oreo MHA c636 for update my mate9 nougat need drive link or mega FFinder no works more
Hi
I want to update my Mate 8 to Nougat/Emui 5.0. I have read threads and notice different build numbers but none which are the same as mine. Can anyone recommend how to update without issue? I have tried HiSuite but continues to tell me I am on the current build. I am new to upgrading manually; I appreciate anyone's help. Thanks. Current build NXT-L29C185B190 in USA.
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I want to update my Mate 8 to Nougat/Emui 5.0. I have read threads and notice different build numbers but none which are the same as mine. Can anyone recommend how to update without issue? I have tried HiSuite but continues to tell me I am on the current build. I am new to upgrading manually; I appreciate anyone's help. Thanks. Current build NXT-L29C185B190 in USA.
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Same boat, but, if from what I understand is correct, that the L29C185B is a middle east/African version, the only way around it would be to order a
prepay sim card from that region, then try it on wi-fi, or blow everything out and update it with a different build.
I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the Mate 8 was "officially" released in the USA, but, some of the other versions will work in the USA if the device
is not sim locked, which mine and apparently yours is.
I'm looking into a simple 1,2,3 step procedure, but haven't found one. It's been over 5 years since I was active in flashing.
My old Note1 was pretty stable, then my Mate2 was so stable, I didn't bother updating it, and it's been the same with the Mate8.
Can I live without 7, yes, but I'd like to have the option at some point.
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Same boat, but, if from what I understand is correct, that the L29C185B is a middle east/African version, the only way around it would be to order a
prepay sim card from that region, then try it on wi-fi, or blow everything out and update it with a different build.
I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think the Mate 8 was "officially" released in the USA, but, some of the other versions will work in the USA if the device
is not sim locked, which mine and apparently yours is.
I'm looking into a simple 1,2,3 step procedure, but haven't found one. It's been over 5 years since I was active in flashing.
My old Note1 was pretty stable, then my Mate2 was so stable, I didn't bother updating it, and it's been the same with the Mate8.
Can I live without 7, yes, but I'd like to have the option at some point.
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Thanks for the info. I can live without 7.0... but I hate emui 4.0... I want 5.0. Anyone know if the other region update with corresponding SIM will work in the US without issue? Africa/Middle East?
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Thanks for the info. I can live without 7.0... but I hate emui 4.0... I want 5.0. Anyone know if the other region update with corresponding SIM will work in the US without issue? Africa/Middle East?
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FYI, I reached out to the USA version of Huawei, and they said since the version I have is not a USA version, they couldn't provide support, but,
they did give me a link to send a question to the international version of Huawei. I sent them an email, but since it was before sunrise in
China, they probably haven't read it yet.
Here's the link if you want to email them also: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/index.htm?tag=hotline
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FYI, I reached out to the USA version of Huawei, and they said since the version I have is not a USA version, they couldn't provide support, but,
they did give me a link to send a question to the international version of Huawei. I sent them an email, but since it was before sunrise in
China, they probably haven't read it yet.
Here's the link if you want to email them also: http://consumer.huawei.com/en/contact-us/index.htm?tag=hotline
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Thanks. I sent an email, as well. Did they even make a US version/model of the Mate 8? I have the Mate 9, as well, bought from Amazon. I have yet to see updates for it, either. Supposed to have the update to add Alexa to it. Odd.
You can debrand to C636 or C432 and use everything as you use on C185, if nougat is so important for you, then.
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You can debrand to C636 or C432 and use everything as you use on C185, if nougat is so important for you, then.
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Not so much "important" as it is, but it would be "nice" to have it for future apps, security etc.
I ran 4.3JB for a LONG time on my Mate2, until they came out with 5.1LL
Wait, they will roll out better firmware to all
OTA update in USA?
My Mate 8 is model L29C185B162, so it's also the Africa/Middle East version, and I'm in the USA.
I'd rather not deal with a manual update. Is it possible to get an over-the-air update to EMUI 5/Nougat for this phone? Do I need to insert an Israeli or South African SIM card to get this to work? If so, any tips on the best way to get one?
I would appreciate any advice. Thanks!
I bought an S8+ from online ended up getting incorrect phone. It has following issues with current software
1. Though phone is has 128 GB storage when it is connected its shows as 2.2 GB
2. Not sure what is actual version and model of this.
3. Bixby won't work
4. Navigation settings bar won't work
5. No other settings available
6. Currently it is stocked with T-mobile software and its not getting updates from T-mobile
refer the attached screen shot more details of software and kernel etc
imgur.com/a/72Cmu
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Due to the above problems taught of installing new software using Odin as instructions shared in our forums . It has Chinese boot loader and by selection "Wipe/Clear eMMC" its never stays in download mode to install the software. Odin is also not detecting the phone.
Could you please help me installing new OS and solving the above problems ?
sounds you got a knock off version of a s8 plus
Still image is "broken"
Seems to me like a clone
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sounds you got a knock off version of a s8 plus
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t-shock said:
Still image is "broken"
Seems to me like a clone
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Knock off for sure, T-Mobile doesn't offer a 128Gb model. A knock off of the Hong Kong model?
t-shock said:
Still image is "broken"
Seems to me like a clone
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Thanks you.. I tried to post a shared image URL (image sharing service), its not loading here . Could you please share how to post an image
You may need to reinstall the correct ROM, including correct CSC. I had same problem with my 64GB, but showed 8GB.
Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk
How much did you pay for it ? for image select"more" option.
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Thanks you.. I tried to post a shared image URL (image sharing service), its not loading here . Could you please share how to post an image
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http://imgur.com/upload
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Thanks you.. I tried to post a shared image URL (image sharing service), its not loading here . Could you please share how to post an image
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I don't think you have enough post to upload images. I found them and here they are.
The kernel version and build are kind of sketchy.
Mediatek??? Its a Clone bro
https://www.fastcardtech.com/hdc-space-s8-pro.html
Use the app "phone info samsung"
Enviado desde mi S8+ mediante Tapatalk
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I bought an S8+ from online ended up getting incorrect phone. It has following issues with current software
1. Though phone is has 128 GB storage when it is connected its shows as 2.2 GB
2. Not sure what is actual version and model of this.
3. Bixby won't work
4. Navigation settings bar won't work
5. No other settings available
6. Currently it is stocked with T-mobile software and its not getting updates from T-mobile
refer the attached screen shot more details of software and kernel etc
imgur.com/a/72Cmu
(Removed https as new user can't post external links)
Due to the above problems taught of installing new software using Odin as instructions shared in our forums . It has Chinese boot loader and by selection "Wipe/Clear eMMC" its never stays in download mode to install the software. Odin is also not detecting the phone.
Could you please help me installing new OS and solving the above problems ?
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This is NOT rpt NOT an OFFICIAL Samsung phone (at least the FW is not)
Yep definitely a knockoff with the Mediatek CPU. Samsung use either Qualcom Snapdragon or Exynos CPU. You won't find a Mediatek CPU in Samsung device...
You've been ripped off, hope you didn't pay too much...
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Yep definitely a knockoff with the Mediatek CPU. Samsung use either Qualcom Snapdragon or Exynos CPU. You won't find a Mediatek CPU in Samsung device...
You've been ripped off, hope you didn't pay too much...
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Thank you . I am confused by storage total space shows as "128GB" and Phone storage shows as <4GB
They use an app to trick the phone into showing more storage than it has. I had one from Thailand that said 64gb internal storage but after a factory reset the story was VERY different.
It's like the sd cards you can get that are supposedly more than what they really are.
Usually once you exceed the storage limit you loose data or corrupt everything.
You have a novelty toy, nothing more....
I really hope yuou didn't pay $50USD If you paid via Paypal, bite the bullet , put in a for this (and even that seems a bit high for what your showing)as you have been ripped off BIUG time if you paid any more...
If you used Paypal, put in a dispute and send the item back to get your money back. The dispute is the item is a fake. You didn't get what you paid for...
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They use an app to trick the phone into showing more storage than it has. I had one from Thailand that said 64gb internal storage but after a factory reset the story was VERY different.
It's like the sd cards you can get that are supposedly more than what they really are.
Usually once you exceed the storage limit you loose data or corrupt everything.
You have a novelty toy, nothing more....
I really hope yuou didn't pay $50USD If you paid via Paypal, bite the bullet , put in a for this (and even that seems a bit high for what your showing)as you have been ripped off BIUG time if you paid any more...
If you used Paypal, put in a dispute and send the item back to get your money back. The dispute is the item is a fake. You didn't get what you paid for...
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Thanks for your reply .. I paid $350. seems i lost the money . Lesson learned for buying carrier unlocked
S8Plus said:
Thanks for your reply .. I paid $350. seems i lost the money . Lesson learned for buying carrier unlocked
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Where did you buy it?
Mr. Orange 645 said:
Where did you buy it?
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https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mob/d/galaxy-t-mobile/6189012325.html
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https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mob/d/galaxy-t-mobile/6189012325.html
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This is a good, safe place to buy an S8+. Samsung had a BOGO so there are some pretty good prices now.
https://swappa.com/
https://swappa.com/buy/samsung-galaxy-s8-plus-tmobile
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https://raleigh.craigslist.org/mob/d/galaxy-t-mobile/6189012325.html
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Just some.advice, cause that listing looks shady as sh1t...if you're going to buy off Craigslist have the seller meet you at T-Mobile so they can verify its a genuine T-Mo device. If they're not willing to do that, then run, run, run from that listing.
This is low quality fake S8+, you won't able to install Samsung firmware and it will only break it if you do so.
For price of $350, definitely impossible is a real one.
I'm in China, and am getting a 7 Pro, but they don't have the global firmware for sale.
Is it possible to flash the Chinese phone with the global firmware?
If so, how?
Out of curiosity, isn't that illegal as a Chinese citizen?
(Honest question. I don't know.)
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Out of curiosity, isn't that illegal as a Chinese citizen?
(Honest question. I don't know.)
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I heard something about that, but I'm not a chinese citizen, and am planing to bring the phone back.
If nothing changes from previous generations:
Download OOS, full ROM, not OTA file
Put the zip file in internal storage (/sdcard aka. /storage/emulated/0)
Settings - System - System updates - Gear icon on top right corner - Local upgrade
Factory reset if GApps FC
They made it so H2OS and OOS can be easily converted, so it doesn't make sense if they changed the policy.
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If nothing changes from previous generations:
Download OOS, full ROM, not OTA file
Put the zip file in internal storage (/sdcard aka. /storage/emulated/0)
Settings - System - System updates - Gear icon on top right corner - Local upgrade
Factory reset if GApps FC
They made it so H2OS and OOS can be easily converted, so it doesn't make sense if they changed the policy.
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so no need to unlock bootloader, root, etc?
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so no need to unlock bootloader, root, etc?
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That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover). If you have enough time in China, you can try to flash it and, if anything goes wrong, mail the device back so they can get it fixed, should be with no charge.
The availability is more a problem, I've heard something like, you need a voucher code in order to purchase (sometimes there's no inventory even with the code), or you need to wait for a certain time period. The CEO says they've started sending some inventory for foreign countries back to mainland China, so things could get better over time.
BTW they didn't seem to expect the 12G variant to be this popular (in fact I was talking to my friend during the announcement, saying 8G is more than enough, who needs 12G; then in the end I was like, screw it, I'll buy the 12G )
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That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover). If you have enough time in China, you can try to flash it and, if anything goes wrong, mail the device back so they can get it fixed, should be with no charge.
The availability is more a problem, I've heard something like, you need a voucher code in order to purchase (sometimes there's no inventory even with the code), or you need to wait for a certain time period. The CEO says they've started sending some inventory for foreign countries back to mainland China, so things could get better over time.
BTW they didn't seem to expect the 12G variant to be this popular (in fact I was talking to my friend during the announcement, saying 8G is more than enough, who needs 12G; then in the end I was like, screw it, I'll buy the 12G )
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I might get the 12G as well
liweichen6 said:
That's correct, no need to unlock bl or anything.
I'm not sure how their warranty works overseas (but I assume no cover).
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If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?
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If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?
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That would be nice
ipredatorv said:
If nothing changed since Oneplus 5, you're covered internationally, meaning you can send in your OP for repair in e.g. Germany despite having bought it in China.
Would be nice if anyone could confirm OP kept this up?
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I contacted support and they said:
(1) I would need to send the phone to the service center to change the OS
(2) Warranty is only valid in the region of purchase.a
Not sure if the OS change is really impossible to be done by the user alone, but the warranty thing sounds like a firm no.
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I contacted support and they said:
(1) I would need to send the phone to the service center to change the OS
(2) Warranty is only valid in the region of purchase.a
Not sure if the OS change is really impossible to be done by the user alone, but the warranty thing sounds like a firm no.
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I also have the Chinese HOS 9.5.3GM21, i was able to install Gapps with Aptoide and it´s all working well. Still i would like to install the international OS in this phone. Any news about how to do it without rooting or losing warranty?
So, you can use MsmDownloadTool to change area.(But op7pro didn't have it yet)
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So, you can use MsmDownloadTool to change area.(But op7pro didn't have it yet)
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There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/g...lus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/
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There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
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I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho
IN2015
Raiz said:
I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho [/QUOTE
My Oneplus 8 is EU Version (IN2013) -
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I live in the UK and Google pay works I use it every day.
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Raiz said:
I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho [/QUOTE
My Oneplus 8 is EU Version (IN2013) -
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Well that's weird, this may be a software problem after all. On my side I can't help you any further since I don't use Google Pay, so I don't know those issues. Good luck with that man
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Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro
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I live in the UK and Google pay works I use it every day.
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What model you have Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro. Because there is a problem at Oneplus8.
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What model you have Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro. Because there is a problem at Oneplus8.
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I have the Oneplus 8
I have been using google pay a couple times a week with my T-mobile variant (IN2017) Try to reset everything. clear cache and storage of google pay and remove and re-add the card you're trying to use.
There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/google-pay-payments-dont-work-with-one-plus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/
I live in the US and have the T-Mobile OnePlus 8, Google pay works consistently well for me too.
No problem also for me in France IN2013
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There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/g...lus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/
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Is your phone rooted?..from what I understand Google Pay won't work if there is root.
Use Google Pay daily, with my T-Mo OP8
Honestly, I've found pay to be hit or miss depending on the phone and the card scanner. It works on my op8 pretty reliably even with root. You have to use magisk hide if rooted.
I tried to use Google Pay last week, and it wouldn't do anything. I thought maybe I hadn't finished enabling my card for Google Pay since getting the OP8. I checked today and discovered NFC was turned off. [emoji2357]