Hi all,
I just ordered a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro from an online shop in my country, Bulgaria.
It turns out it is the CN version with Dual SIM but with Global software installed on it, whatever this means.
I have thus a few questions:
- Will I have regular updated of the OS in this case?
- Will the phone be compatible with all the LTE / 5G bands in all Europe (it is important that it works everywhere because I travel a lot)?
- Will all the functions work properly?
Thank you in advance!
If they misrepresented this as the Global version, then return it and get the real thing. There is no guarantee that secure apps will work or continue to work and I believe that the 5G antenna is different on the Chinese version (but I might be wrong).
They said it's the Chinese version with the Global software. My main concern is exactly the antena and eventually the OS updates...
Safsem said:
They said it's the Chinese version with the Global software. My main concern is exactly the antena and eventually the OS updates...
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I don't know how it has global software, if you keep it you can only unlock the bootloader if they didn't already do it and relock it. Worrying too say the least, I have Chinese version with EU ROM installed but I did that myself, I heard 5g working fine in EU I haven't been anywhere I can test with the lockdown. It's possible they have left it unlocked would be better if you can do it with your own account.
james1089 said:
I don't know how it has global software, if you keep it you can only unlock the bootloader if they didn't already do it and relock it. Worrying too say the least, I have Chinese version with EU ROM installed but I did that myself, I heard 5g working fine in EU I haven't been anywhere I can test with the lockdown. It's possible they have left it unlocked would be better if you can do it with your own account.
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Could you send me/us the link for the tutorial you followed on installing the Global ROM on the Chinese phone? Does it work perfectly with google apps and dual sim? Are there any issues? Thanks
nobidion said:
Could you send me/us the link for the tutorial you followed on installing the Global ROM on the Chinese phone? Does it work perfectly with google apps and dual sim? Are there any issues? Thanks
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I installed the EU ROM using twrp have to unlock bootloader first tho. I haven't tried 2 Sims but I'm sure that will work just fine. EU ROM is better than global anyway.
james1089 said:
I installed the EU ROM using twrp have to unlock bootloader first tho. I haven't tried 2 Sims but I'm sure that will work just fine. EU ROM is better than global anyway.
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I am also tempted to buy the CN version from Giztop with Google apps installed. I'm planning to unlock it eventually and flash eu rom on it. Can I update the phone through built-in software update? or do i need to flash it everytime? what's the downside of doing it aside from getting your bootloader unlocked?
Global v CN
I have researched this in depth as some of the specs are different on different websites selling it. From what I've seen, the CN dual SIM version with app store added lacks a significant Band 20 for Europe LTE, whereas the single SIM Global Version has the band 20; Xiaomi have said the Global version will be single SIM only. I believe Google Pay will not work on the CN version: you can check the different specs out at wonda mobile a Hong Kong seller. I believe it is possible to flash the EU ROM down the line but haven't come across a method to follow.
Safsem said:
Hi all,
I just ordered a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro from an online shop in my country, Bulgaria.
It turns out it is the CN version with Dual SIM but with Global software installed on it, whatever this means.
I have thus a few questions:
- Will I have regular updated of the OS in this case?
- Will the phone be compatible with all the LTE / 5G bands in all Europe (it is important that it works everywhere because I travel a lot)?
- Will all the functions work properly?
Thank you in advance!
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Hi, I am also from Bulgaria. My phone is coming today or tomorrow from China as well. It's a chinese version 12/256GB. On chinese version you can easily install Google services, but languages are 5-6 total and english of course.
If they say they have loaded bulgarian language, most probably they have installed Xiaomi EU rom. If you have any other question - I will be happy to help.
domon07 said:
I am also tempted to buy the CN version from Giztop with Google apps installed. I'm planning to unlock it eventually and flash eu rom on it. Can I update the phone through built-in software update? or do i need to flash it everytime? what's the downside of doing it aside from getting your bootloader unlocked?
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I may get the giztop Pro version(china) with the global rom flashed.
As long as someone has a Authorized Xiaomi Account. They can use the Xiaomi tool to flash.
But I can't find out if the 5G will work on the Three network in the UK
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drmorten said:
I have researched this in depth as some of the specs are different on different websites selling it. From what I've seen, the CN dual SIM version with app store added lacks a significant Band 20 for Europe LTE, whereas the single SIM Global Version has the band 20; Xiaomi have said the Global version will be single SIM only. I believe Google Pay will not work on the CN version: you can check the different specs out at wonda mobile a Hong Kong seller. I believe it is possible to flash the EU ROM down the line but haven't come across a method to follow.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...lobal-version-dual-sim-version-t4075263/page6
Look at the posts from QAM
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deuse said:
I may get the giztop Pro version(china) with the global rom flashed.
As long as someone has a Authorized Xiaomi Account. They can use the Xiaomi tool to flash.
But I can't find out if the 5G will work on the Three network in the UK
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/xi...lobal-version-dual-sim-version-t4075263/page6
Look at the posts from QAM
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I'm very close on pulling the trigger on mi 10 pro CN but not flashed with global rom. only with google apps installed because I wanna unlock the bootloader by myself and flash eu rom. If you buy the CN version with global rom flashed, they will have the code for unlocking the bootloader and I doubt if you can get the code from giztop.
You have to use MI unlock tool to unlock the bootloader. You will have to wait 7 days and you will be authorized for an unlock.
5G
Hi, bands are as in image for UK. Note again for 4G Band 20 is absent on CN version. All 5G in UK is 5G NR band n78 which is present in both CN and global version of the phone.
deuse said:
I may get the giztop Pro version(china) with the global rom flashed.
As long as someone has a Authorized Xiaomi Account. They can use the Xiaomi tool to flash.
But I can't find out if the 5G will work on the Three network in the UK
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In my part of the world, we use B3 and B28. CN version only have B3 and no B28. Does that mean I wont have 4G in some areas? Now I'm leaning towards buying the Global now.
Try flash global rom,then back to cn rom, will lose one sim and auto reboot.
Safsem said:
Hi all,
I just ordered a Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro from an online shop in my country, Bulgaria.
It turns out it is the CN version with Dual SIM but with Global software installed on it, whatever this means.
I have thus a few questions:
- Will I have regular updated of the OS in this case?
- Will the phone be compatible with all the LTE / 5G bands in all Europe (it is important that it works everywhere because I travel a lot)?
- Will all the functions work properly?
Thank you in advance!
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I order these all the time, this the Chinese rom with Google apps sideloaded more than likely. I'm not entirely sure if there is even a global rom available yet. That being said, your software will be one of those two options. More then likely, the former. The hardware will be Chinese, so 5G will not be supported here in the USA, just 4G LTE and not all bands at that.
You will get the MIUI updates, but not the Google updates. This is solved rather easily though by installing rom from Xiaomi.eu. These ROMs are installed using TWRP and are updated weekly with MIUI, as well as, Google updates.
jim262 said:
I order these all the time, this the Chinese rom with Google apps sideloaded more than likely. I'm not entirely sure if there is even a global rom available yet. That being said, your software will be one of those two options. More then likely, the former. The hardware will be Chinese, so 5G will not be supported here in the USA, just 4G LTE and not all bands at that.
You will get the MIUI updates, but not the Google updates. This is solved rather easily though by installing rom from Xiaomi.eu. These ROMs are installed using TWRP and are updated weekly with MIUI, as well as, Google updates.
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I think if you are buying cn version it's best to get without play store, that's what I did, all you need is play store APK, all frame work is already there
Giztop has emailed me say that they will flash the Global rom which they get from Xiaomi.
I did say I don't want the Xiaomi EU version.
I think I will take a punt. But I bet it will take weeks to get here via DHL?
deuse said:
Giztop has emailed me say that they will flash the Global rom which they get from Xiaomi.
I did say I don't want the Xiaomi EU version.
I think I will take a punt. But I bet it will take weeks to get here via DHL?
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Don't know mine came really quick from Alibaba, like 5 day's to UK
deuse said:
Giztop has emailed me say that they will flash the Global rom which they get from Xiaomi.
I did say I don't want the Xiaomi EU version.
I think I will take a punt. But I bet it will take weeks to get here via DHL?
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I'm very intrigued to knowing how this turns out! I want to do the same thing. I just don't know how trust worthy Giztop is as far as flashing the official Rom and what risks that has.
In my country, only the chienese rom version available. I want to know if its possible to flash that to official Global rom. Is there is difference in hardware ? Also, in Oneplus software update page, 8T is not listed.
per OP official store, it is possible. they sell CN variant with preinstalled Global ROM.
Hello. I just got my device from aliexpress, but I noticed that despite it said it was global version, the MIUI firmware is Russian. I live in south America, and my question is, if the global version firmware is better than the Russian one in any way. I've heard that the Russian version usually gets less updates. Honestly I'd rather don't flash my device, but also I don't want to have a ROM that maybe gets less updates or has worst optimization. Hope you guys can help me. Thanks!
Global ROM is probably better. I would feel skeptical of the russian rom ngl.
Don't think it makes a difference. I have from Goldway Aliexpress Redmi Note 10 Pro with Global ROM but RKFRUXM Russion firmware too and ok. Using 12.0.6 but 12.5.2 was just released and it rolled up in changelog all the items listed in 12.5.4 Global firmware so while version number is lower it actually has all the fixes AFAIK
connectandroid said:
Don't think it makes a difference. I have from Goldway Aliexpress Redmi Note 10 Pro with Global ROM but RKFRUXM Russion firmware too and ok. Using 12.0.6 but 12.5.2 was just released and it rolled up in changelog all the items listed in 12.5.4 Global firmware so while version number is lower it actually has all the fixes AFAIK
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Thank you for the answer!
I just asked realme EU. The 12+512GB version won't show itself in Europe. I just wonder if I can buy one from China and replace the Chinese version system with EU version.
Yes but why you want to do that? Chinese ROM has native call recording feature out of the box! European ROM don't have that feature.
Yes, you can order the phone from China, I purchased it on Giztop (12/256 GB 80W model, RMX3560).
The global ROM is available for RMX3560 only: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/how-to-flash-india-version-rom-on-rmx3560-80w.4468789/
It's the same as the European version.
Then you can root the phone using Magisk. There is a call recorder module for it, if you need it.
So, if you want GT Neo 3 with the global ROM, and you want to root it, you should order the RMX3560 80W model. The EU version cannot be rooted.
By the way, I don't recommend this phone, it is designed for the Chinese market, and has no community supporting it outside China.
The main reason I don't recommend this phone is the MediaTek SoC, as it means that there will not be custom ROMs developed for it (+ due to the lack of community support).
Half a year has passed since this phone has been released, I recommend to choose another phone, which has an active community on XDA, and custom ROMs, kernels, and recoveries are available for it.
So my current phone is dying ( Samsung green screen) and after looking and comparing a lot of phones (on paper using kimovil)
I have decided that the best value for money for me is the Xiaomi 12
But when looking on Aliexpress I have seen that there are 2 version, Chinese and Global
Global version has extra 4g bands (I need 28a and 32) , while CN version does not have them.
If I install the Global official Rom from xiaomi on chinses version device , will this enable the extra missing 4G bands ?
raby500 said:
So my current phone is dying ( Samsung green screen) and after looking and comparing a lot of phones (on paper using kimovil)
I have decided that the best value for money for me is the Xiaomi 12
But when looking on Aliexpress I have seen that there are 2 version, Chinese and Global
Global version has extra 4g bands (I need 28a and 32) , while CN version does not have them.
If I install the Global official Rom from xiaomi on chinses version device , will this enable the extra missing 4G bands ?
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Nope, you will have to buy a global version, but check that it is not a CN version with a global rom.
NOSS8 said:
Nope, you will have to buy a global version, but check that it is not a CN version with a global rom.
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Thanks for the Answer.
And that is exactly what I am afraid of that the seller says it is global version and in fact it is just a chinsese with global rom.
raby500 said:
Thanks for the Answer.
And that is exactly what I am afraid of that the seller says it is global version and in fact it is just a chinsese with global rom.
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Xiaomi 12 CUPID:
Version 2201123G=GLOBAL
Version 2201123C=Chinese