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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
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?
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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!
Hey guys!
I'm in Australia, and looking at 2 versions of the OP7pro.. A GM1910 with flashed OS, or the GM1913 which i understand is the official international version.
Is there any risk with either? I'm assuming they both have the correct bands and should be no issues.
Thanks in advance for any help :good:
I bought the GM1910 via ebay, and everything works fine.
It comes with OOS flashed.
As far as I know the Chinese version GM1910 and international versions all have the same bands. American variant is the only one that has different (more) LTE bands. You can switch to OOS from HOS by simply placing OOS update zip to sdcard, going to OTA update menu and run a local upgrade. I got mine(8+256) from the offical Chinese Oneplus website for about an equivalent of 655 USD tax and shipping (China domestic shipping) included.
I got the 1910 with hos. I flashed oos on it and it's been great. Only issue I have is no volte or vowifi
Got the GM1910 too on Boost/Telstra. OOS 9.5.8 is going awesomely
those with the gm1910, do you have wifi issues with custom kernels and havoc?
GM1917 here, works perfectly. I got it from the US store using Shopmate to forward to Australia.
Google Pay working?
Hey guys, I am planning to buy the OP7 pro GM1910 but got a question. After flashing with OOS all the SafetyNet features are working properly? I mean Google Pay works with no issues? I am worry I will not be able to use Google Pay or even download Netflix as it happens when flashing with Lineage OS or similar, thanks.
1910 here, everything works fine on Optus, including Google pay ect as asked above me.
Oh that sounds great, another quick question. What about the OTA updates, security patches and OS updates are they arriving with no issue? Or do you need to flash it again when a new OS update arrive? I just read that One Plus is actively updating their OS to do some improvements on the 7 Pro
miffymiffy said:
I got the 1910 with hos. I flashed oos on it and it's been great. Only issue I have is no volte or vowifi
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if your operator support volte-vowifi you can read this thread https://android-hubo.de/thread/8127...vowifi-freischalten-de-en-ohne-root/?pageNo=1
your problem may be solve...
I have GM1910. I want to ask if i can be able to use 3 (UK Sim) with my phone when im in europe? Am i gonna encounter some problems with the band issues connecting to the internet? Thanks
Do the curved edges on the screen become annoying when watching youtube/netflix or do you guys thinks this is a one up compared to the Xiaomi mi 9t pro or the asus zenfone 6?
pandatrader said:
Do the curved edges on the screen become annoying when watching youtube/netflix or do you guys thinks this is a one up compared to the Xiaomi mi 9t pro or the asus zenfone 6?
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I've tried the ZenFone 6 and have always ended up back at the OP7 pro, the edges aren't aggressive with the curves, but there there, and definitely not annoying. With a case on it you can easily hold the phone without touching the screen while watching a video ECT. It's good ?
miffymiffy said:
those with the gm1910, do you have wifi issues with custom kernels and havoc?
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Yes, I've had this with Smurf kernel.
You should flash the wifi fix version or in the Smurf kennel config file, apply wifi fix and then flash the kernel again.
Hi!
I want to buy in tradingshenzhen Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5g. https://tradingshenzhen.com/en/sams...axy-note-20-ultra-5g-12gb256gb-snapdragon-865
The support states that it's n9860 version. The 5g and 4g are ok for the countries where I usually live (Scandinavia, Spain and Poland) but I am concerned about Google Pay.
Support of tradingshenzhen says that Gpay doesn't work, but did some of you make it to work?
For example in my current OnePlus 7 Chinese version (GM1900) after unlocking bootloader I used Magisk hide to be able to use bank applications as well as I installed following modules: Gpay SQlite, MagiskHide props config and SQLite for ARM aarch64 devices. My phone with those modules pass safetynet and gpay works well.
Does anyone tested if similar scenario works for n9860?
What other difficulties I may expect by using Snapdragon version in Europe?
Hi...
It's possible - you can download Google play apk... And all the other stuff. Or... You can download TGY stock firmware (all in Google...) but you'll loose call recording. I bought my SM-N9860 at T-Dimension... (TGY Hongkong)...Rooted in order to get my call recording...
Because of the device from another country I have no problems, if at all I have problems because I have rooted.
if you wanna chinese version,you can buy from https://2.taobao.com/
it's really cheaper.
Samsung Pay is blocked but Google pay works perfectly.
Just to let you know I managed to actvate the Hong Kong Samsung pay, add my Nationwide UK card and it actually works!
Hi all,
I am going to buy a new Mate 20 X.
Apart from the used ones, the only brand new I can find are on Aliexpress, like this one
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32970338476.html
There is the option of adding the global Rom as they say
"
if you need global firmware, please order the bundle" add global firmware". then we will install global firmware EVR-L29 to the phone
"
Will this mean that i'll have the AL00 as it was a L29?
Will OTA updates work out of the box?
Will I have problems with bank apps for example?
The rebrand to L29 is something I could do home with the help of XDA community ?
Thanks all
I was able to find a new L29 in the UK from a established vendor recently, but it wasn't cheap. I previously owned a AL00 for a couple of weeks, as it was sold to me in error (a Chinese version sold as global). When I owned that I did find a few independent phone shops online that would change the firmware remotely. So that's probably still an option. All found through Google.
Nothing is guaranteed of course but I would expect that most things on the phone would work ok, if you get it from your AliExpress vendor. But who knows. That's why I paid more, from a known vendor, with a proper guarantee. You pay your money and make your choice
Simply buy the Chinese version, that's by far the best option!
Definitely do NOT pay that extra money for changing AL00 to L29! It will NOT make it a proper L29, they just load a firmware which says L29... and you get absolutely NO benefits (actually, you may get just issues with updates, etc.)
With the Chinese version you get some advantages like enabled call recording, earlier and more frequent updates of built-in apps, or the Harmony OS upgrade.
The Chinese version works absolutely normal, all languages are available, etc.
I found a seller that showed me a EVR-L29 but imported from CHina (in fact the Huawei warranty is for HK and China only).
Since L29 global version is the same everywhere...This one should work ok, I guess, right?
The label on the package says L29 and they said they've just put the firmware with other languages (I didn't get this part, but maybe the one I was talking to isn't a specialist)
As I said, Chinese version simply WORKS without any problems. Plus, has even some advantages.
Absolutely no reason hunting for global version.
EvzenP said:
As I said, Chinese version simply WORKS without any problems. Plus, has even some advantages.
Absolutely no reason hunting for global version.
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What advantages? I heard EVR-L29 is the one to get because you have access to google play store
All versions of Mate 20 X have Google Services... they always had.
Mate 20 X was released BEFORE the sanctions, i.e. Mate 20 X never had any problem with GMS whatsoever.
I own the EVR-L29 global version, which I imported from Singapore a few years ago. I love the phone and have been looking for a second one for my wife. I have some questions about buying the Chinese version rather than the global version. With previous Chinese version phones from Oppo and Vivo, although they came with the Google Framework and Google Play Services, there were some differences between them and the global versions I couldn't get used to. For example, I could use the Google Assistant by tapping its icon, but the phones wouldn't respond to voice activation "OK Google", because that conflicted with their own baked in Chinese voice assistant app. Android Auto wouldn't work, because it conflicted with their built in app, and there were several Chinese apps I couldn't uninstall and some Chinese text in submenus. Is this the case with the Chinese version of the Mate 20 X? The Chinese version has the advantage of more RAM and storage than the global version, and like the post above, I'm tempted to have one of the AliExpress vendors flash the global ROM on the Chinese version, but I have a concern updates won't work, as the Huawei servers will know it is a Chinese version. Thanks for any advice.
I have the EVR-L00 and I need to downgrade to Android 9 so I can unlock the bootloader. How do I do that? I got the special Harmony cable that I needed. Now I'm not sure what to do next.