X2 Pro - Chinese version living in the EU (regrouped Questions and Answers) - OPPO Find X2 Pro Questions & Answers

Hello Guys,
So i'm new to Oppo, but an old wolf within these corridors.
I have some questions for you crazy people who bought the Chinese DUAL sim version of the Oppo Find X2 Pro.
I went through all the threads, read them and there are some inconsistent answers. So i will post my questions (feel free to ask me to add more) and will update the orginal post with the answers you will give me - so this helps new comers.
1. Does Google Playstore work?
-Confirmed working
2. Does Google Pay work?
-Confirmed working
3. Does Google assistant work?
-Apparently yes, but the "Hey Google" voice detection apparently is grayed out and doesn't work (Need more confirmation on this also)
- Works with issues or extra application
4. Do Gsuite applications work?
-Normally they should as Oppo is not blacklisted like Huawei and runs GMS. But could someone confirm please.
5. Do third party launchers work (without ADBing "pm" the orignal launcher) ?
- NEED CONFIRMATION - but apparently not
- Confirmed not working
6. Does 5G / 4G work?
Apparently a forum member living in Italy says it works fine, but found that some 5G bands are not present in the Chinese version. Please reply yes or no and on which carrier you are and which country.
- NEED MORE CONFIRMATIONS
7. Does WifiCalling and / or VoLTE work? And if they do /don't please write down your carrier/country
-NEED CONFIRMATION
8. Can you force install the Global ROM onto the Chinese Phone (important point here)?
-Still waiting to see if that is possible. Waiting to get confirmation from people who tried / succeeded / failed please
- Waiting on results
9. Can you unlock bootloader and install TWRP.
-Only answers i could find were : yes and no, bootloader not yet unlockable, TWRP working... very confusing.
9. Apparently you can't use an app like Textra or other to replace the Stock SMS app (who uses SMS anyhow, right? but still an interesting point).
-Anyone?
10. Looking for tutorials on how to use MEMStool, QPST, etc... anyone know of any so i can link them here? Coming from Samsung, Oneplus, etc could be handy
- Anyone?
11- Autostart of more than 5 untrusted applications? asked by @yarik88
Has anyone won this limitation? This is very important, as it affects notifications from third-party applications. And without autorun, calls are not accepted in some messengers that are not indicated by Oppo as trusted.
You can give permission to the application to autostart related applications, therefore, perhaps there is a program (something like an autostart manager) giving it the right to autostart, it will already launch the application that you specify in it. But so far I have not found one and these are my assumptions
12. Anything else?
Thanks for your feedback and help.

I can come back to you on the other questions for but for now I bought mine from Wonda. Google Play was pre installed and works fine (I had a P40 Pro before so I know about Play Store not working fully!)
Google Pay works without issue. The app is stable and have used all my cards to pay using NFC.
Google assistant works once when you set it up, then it takes itself out of settings. I use the Google Voice Search app instead (I only use mine to set timers etc). All my other Google apps work fine, maps gmail etc.
4G works fine, I have the option for 5G in the menu but don't have a 5G sim to test. No option in the menu for VoLTE/WIFI calling it seems.

Flashing Global ROM needs more testers
8. Can you force install the Global ROM onto the Chinese Phone (important point here)?
All attempts to flash the Global (CPH) software on a Chinese (PDEM) phone were unsuccessful so far, however, it seems that all these people (claiming a failure while flashing) are members of the Beta program.
My friend with an Oneplus phone reports the same behaviour (the phone just won't let you flash an older firmware), furthermore, one Beta user here reported that now he can not even flash the original PDEM software while getting the same error message (The installed version is lower than current).
tl;dr
So there is a solid chance that all of this has nothing to do with Global/Chinese ROM, we just need users who AREN'T in the Beta program to test the ROM.
Global ROM (UK version), 12th May 2020, 3 597 MB, CPH2025_11_A.18: https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Find+X2+Pro/session/
The same ROM decrypted from .ozip to .zip for those who want to play with it: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjPo24k0toyl0VJOap14txM-W3Nl?e=ePbq9I

While I've got you here, can you please see if you can install Nova launcher or lawn chair... Just to see if third party launchers work.
Thanks!!!
Kotd88 said:
I can come back to you on the other questions for but for now I bought mine from Wonda. Google Play was pre installed and works fine (I had a P40 Pro before so I know about Play Store not working fully!)
Google Pay works without issue. The app is stable and have used all my cards to pay using NFC.
Google assistant works once when you set it up, then it takes itself out of settings. I use the Google Voice Search app instead (I only use mine to set timers etc). All my other Google apps work fine, maps gmail etc.
4G works fine, I have the option for 5G in the menu but don't have a 5G sim to test. No option in the menu for VoLTE/WIFI calling it seems.
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Yes I've read these also....we need to find someone who is willing to try that out...
Killer007TV said:
8. Can you force install the Global ROM onto the Chinese Phone (important point here)?
All attempts to flash the Global (CPH) software on a Chinese (PDEM) phone were unsuccessful so far, however, it seems that all these people (claiming a failure while flashing) are members of the Beta program.
My friend with an Oneplus phone reports the same behaviour (the phone just won't let you flash an older firmware), furthermore, one Beta user here reported that now he can not even flash the original PDEM software while getting the same error message (The installed version is lower than current).
tl;dr
So there is a solid chance that all of this has nothing to do with Global/Chinese ROM, we just need users who AREN'T in the Beta program to test the ROM.
Global ROM (UK version), 12th May 2020, 3 597 MB, CPH2025_11_A.18: https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Find+X2+Pro/session/
The same ROM decrypted from .ozip to .zip for those who want to play with it: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjPo24k0toyl0VJOap14txM-W3Nl?e=ePbq9I
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I think the same with all Chinese rom phones, there isn't an option to set another launcher. Yes you can download them and they appear but once you close an app it reverts back to stock. Just tried and no it doesn't set as home launcher (Lawnchair 2 anyway).

SO only way is to adb and uninstall the orginal launcher...thanks for confirming.
Kotd88 said:
I think the same with all Chinese rom phones, there isn't an option to set another launcher. Yes you can download them and they appear but once you close an app it reverts back to stock. Just tried and no it doesn't set as home launcher (Lawnchair 2 anyway).
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Just a last question, are you willing to test the global ROM on your phone for the community? As all whom tested it , were trying on beta program and couldn't make it happen as stated by Killer007 above.
Kotd88 said:
I think the same with all Chinese rom phones, there isn't an option to set another launcher. Yes you can download them and they appear but once you close an app it reverts back to stock. Just tried and no it doesn't set as home launcher (Lawnchair 2 anyway).
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11- Autostart of more than 5 untrusted applications?
Has anyone won this limitation? This is very important, as it affects notifications from third-party applications. And without autorun, calls are not accepted in some messengers that are not indicated by Oppo as trusted.
You can give permission to the application to autostart related applications, therefore, perhaps there is a program (something like an autostart manager) giving it the right to autostart, it will already launch the application that you specify in it. But so far I have not found one and these are my assumptions.

yarik88 said:
11- Autostart of more than 5 untrusted applications?
Has anyone won this limitation? This is very important, as it affects notifications from third-party applications. And without autorun, calls are not accepted in some messengers that are not indicated by Oppo as trusted.
You can give permission to the application to autostart related applications, therefore, perhaps there is a program (something like an autostart manager) giving it the right to autostart, it will already launch the application that you specify in it. But so far I have not found one and these are my assumptions.
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Blazingly fast phone, with almost unlimited RAM... and they limit autostart to 5.
Bizarre (theres that buzzword again!)

I don't get this thing of autostart... Are you telling me that this phone with 12gb of ram...limits 5 applications? Meaning if you have mail, WhatsApp, telegram, calendar , or other apps you need notifications for you are limited to 5 apps max??!!?
Please elaborate...I'm having a hard time believing this. Seems worst than Huawei's app killer...
BlueMeany68 said:
Blazingly fast phone, with almost unlimited RAM... and they limit autostart to 5.
Bizarre (theres that buzzword again!)
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Killer007TV said:
8. Can you force install the Global ROM onto the Chinese Phone (important point here)?
All attempts to flash the Global (CPH) software on a Chinese (PDEM) phone were unsuccessful so far, however, it seems that all these people (claiming a failure while flashing) are members of the Beta program.
My friend with an Oneplus phone reports the same behaviour (the phone just won't let you flash an older firmware), furthermore, one Beta user here reported that now he can not even flash the original PDEM software while getting the same error message (The installed version is lower than current).
tl;dr
So there is a solid chance that all of this has nothing to do with Global/Chinese ROM, we just need users who AREN'T in the Beta program to test the ROM.
Global ROM (UK version), 12th May 2020, 3 597 MB, CPH2025_11_A.18: https://oppo-uk.custhelp.com/app/software_update_detail/p_name/Find+X2+Pro/session/
The same ROM decrypted from .ozip to .zip for those who want to play with it: https://1drv.ms/u/s!AjPo24k0toyl0VJOap14txM-W3Nl?e=ePbq9I
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not beta participant and won't flash for me for same reasons

SAO said:
I don't get this thing of autostart... Are you telling me that this phone with 12gb of ram...limits 5 applications? Meaning if you have mail, WhatsApp, telegram, calendar , or other apps you need notifications for you are limited to 5 apps max??!!?
Please elaborate...I'm having a hard time believing this. Seems worst than Huawei's app killer...
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ItsIt's very similar to this.
This is Oppo's worst idea. I don't understand how they think in China, forbidding the user to use his phone. Just the thought that there are so many ad notifications from apps to take this step.
You have the "Manage autorun" setting in it on top of the list of trusted applications from installed (I have Instagramm, Skype, Telegramm, Whatsapp, Vk, Facebook) I think there are more, but here OPPO decides which applications to consider trusted.
Apps from this list do not affect the 5 apps limit.
And below is a list of all the other apps installed on your phone. And you can select Only 5 applications that have been autorun.
Notifications from applications that don't have autorun permission come in very badly, usually only when you start the application itself. But sometimes they break through, too, but not always.
For example, a SIGNAL messenger without autorun does not receive call notifications and becomes useless, you can get within an hour notifications that you missed a call.

mahst68 said:
not beta participant and won't flash for me for same reasons
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Now that's devastating to hear. Considering previously mentioned cases it should have allowed you to flash it... I'm speechless and saddened.
May I at least, out of pure misery, ask you which tool did you use to flash the ROM?

That's nuts....
yarik88 said:
ItsIt's very similar to this.
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On a side note, I went to a local store to.see the single SIM version, and we looked inside...and there were connectors for 2 SIM cards...so my question now is : if we hack the card, and able to put two sims inside...is there a way to change the system for it to work with 2 Sims...

Other tools for flashing stock firmware
mahst68 said:
not beta participant and won't flash for me for same reasons
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Could you possibly try to use some other way to flash the ROMs? Perhaps one of these: https://www.getdroidtips.com/stock-rom-oppo-find-x2/
Steps to Install Stock ROM on Oppo Find X2 CPH2023
2.6 Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery
2.7 Method 2: Instructions to Install via MSM Download Tool
2.8 Method 3: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool
2.9 Method 4: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool

Killer007TV said:
Could you possibly try to use some other way to flash the ROMs? Perhaps one of these: https://www.getdroidtips.com/stock-rom-oppo-find-x2/
Steps to Install Stock ROM on Oppo Find X2 CPH2023
2.6 Method 1: Instructions to Install via Recovery
2.7 Method 2: Instructions to Install via MSM Download Tool
2.8 Method 3: Instructions to Install via QFIL Tool
2.9 Method 4: Instructions to Install via QPST Tool
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I tried via recovery the last time using the official EU rom version from oppo's site... I will try these when I get home after work. I believe MSM tool might be the correct route to use from other posts in different threads. :good:

mahst68 said:
I tried via recovery the last time using the official EU rom version from oppo's site... I will try these when I get home after work. I believe MSM tool might be the correct route to use from other posts in different threads. :good:
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Thank you for your hard work! You deserve some sort of donation at this point.
To save your time, avoid the latest (4th) method (QPST) - files the application requires for flashing are not located in the Oppo's Global ROM.

Killer007TV said:
Thank you for your hard work! You deserve some sort of donation at this point.
To save your time, avoid the latest (4th) method (QPST) - files the application requires for flashing are not located in the Oppo's Global ROM.
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I believe QFIL won't work either since we only have .ozip to work with..... I will try though. Now if only there was more time in the day to get this done... Of course this couldn't have been something when I had them Corona Days Off.... hahahaha

mahst68 said:
I tried via recovery the last time using the official EU rom version from oppo's site... I will try these when I get home after work. I believe MSM tool might be the correct route to use from other posts in different threads. :good:
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I guess a lot of people are waiting on you :laugh::fingers-crossed:
Great job for the community. fingers, toes , everything crossed to see if it works.
BUT i still beleive that there is a way to hack the dual sim for single sim international phones, which in a way would be much better.

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Huawei Honor 2 U9508

Huawei Honor 2 U9508
models:
U9508/Ascend G615 - 1Gb RAM
U9508B - 2Gb RAM
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ROMS & Official Updates (EMUI):
Official updates:
The official updates ordered by BXXX
4.0.4 Updates:
B026 (Older versions: B018,B019,B024,B025) - those version come with the device pre-installed. It’s don’t reccomend to install them. Those version are 4.0.4 Android and they are not include Google Apps.
B107 - This is the official Huawei’s international version. It’s an Android 4.0.4 version Stock (original Google Vanilla UI) which is come with Gapps. Multilanguage version. This version is considered as “Battery Saver” by most of the users in XDA. This version also got the biggest Antutu Benchmark score (15,000-15,500) which achieved in the device.
4.1.2 Updates (Emotion UI):
All of the 4.1.2 updates have the “Emotion UI” interface (more info about EMUI here).
There is only English and Chinese in Emotion UI (Menus).
Right now there is 2 version of Emui - “Emotion UI 1.5” and “Emotion UI 1.6” .
You can download it from here, use google translate.
EMUI 1.5 is the stable build. Emui 1.6 is the development build.
B544 (Older versions: B541,B542,B543) - This is EMUI 1.5 stable build. it have all the futures of Jellybean and the unique interface. Very stable. Don’t include Google Apps.
B624 (Older version: B605,B610,B615,B618,B624) - This is Emui 1.6 Development build. This version include a lot of chinese apps. Don’t include Google Apps.
ROMS:
Xiui 1.2 stable (Older version: 0.9 beta,1,1.1) - based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is “Smart Lanucher”.
Hiui 1.0 - Based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is EMUI launcher and it’s include “ME widget” & others...
Miui V4 - Come in 2 version - 3.2.1 Based on Android 4.0.3 - 3.2.2 Based on Android 4.1.2 - you can read about MIUI here. Not include Google Apps. Recommend for 2Gb version only
TouchWiz - Based on B026 (Android 4.0.4). Introducing the known samsung’s interface - “Touchwiz”. Not include Google Apps.
Other Download:
Kernel for Jellybean version *ONLY* - The updated kernel which in B624 version.
Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe - this EXE file is required to replace the Recovery to the Chinese Recovery or back to the Original Recovery.
Google Apps for Jellybean *ONLY*
Google Apps for ICS *ONLY*
SuperSU - Root controller App. You need this app to have ROOT.
Guides:
How to install Official Updates -
Method number 1 - Required EMUI:
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Open Settings app.
Go to “About Phone” and then choose “System updates”.
Choose “Update via SD card” and then “Confirm”.
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation successed, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
Method number 2 - Required Original Recovery (can be custom ROM)
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Turn off the phone.
Boot up the phone with POWER & Volume + & Volume -
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation succeeded, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
How to Replace Recovery -
U9508 have 2 types of Recovery - The original for the official updates - the chinese for everything else.
Open setting app.
Disable Fastboot option. Go to “Developer options” and enable “USB debugging”.
Connect the device into the USB. Choose “USB storage device”.
Open “Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe”.
Now you have 2 options - 1 for The chinese recovery, 2 for The original recovery.
Write the number that you have choosen and press Enter.
If all is OK, the program will do its job - Reboot into FASTBOOT MOD, Flash the selected recovery and then reboot the device.
your selected recovery have been installed.
How to install custom ROM -
You will need the Chinese Recovery to install custom ROM.
This guide work with MIUI,HIUI,XIUI,TouchWiz...
Put the ROM on the SD card
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
First you need to wipe all your data, Select the 4th option and then the first option [Wipe Data/Factory reset]
Now when your phone is empty you can install new ROM, Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the ROM.
Select the first option, Now the ROM will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After few minutes your phone will boot up to the new ROM.
How to install Google Apps or SuperSU -
This guide is almost the same as installing ROM, you just don’t need to wipe your data
This guide is also for installing kernel.
Put Gapps/SuperSU on your SD card.
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the Gapps/SuperSU.
Select the first option, Now Gapps/SuperSU will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After a minute your phone will boot up with Gapps/SuperSU.
You can check it by search in your apps for Google Play or SuperSU app.
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this F.A.Q made by Yoavst ALL CREDITS GOES TO HIM, THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING.
Huawei Honor 2 U9508 1G
Hi
New to the board and I did something rash and bought a Huawei Honor 2 U9508 8G 1G ram direct from China. Its arrived and looks great and even the camera is a pleasant surprise )
I have some understanding of rooting having owned a HP Touchpad and a Ainol Fire/Flambe but I am no expert and can easily become lost in all the steps.
So my question is...
Can this phone be de-chinesed? I have managed to root it using a tool from BinAry (how cool is that tool!) now I would be happy just getting a UK Google Play installed until the community gets hacking.
Any help appreciated (Mod please move to a relevant thread if necessary)
Cheers
Steve
root
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
this and assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it
Cheers
apnoia said:
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
mediafire /?o6r3ytju53885roand assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it
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Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Sorry about because there has many different customizations in different countries’ carrier operators’ customized.
So you can’t upgrade your device which has bought in China to a oversea Android version.
And because of the law in China that all Huawei Smartphone which has sold in China all can’t support Google Play.
So your device which has bought in China also can’t support it.
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Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve
sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei Steve
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yes, they need to obey the law at least until they release this phone to international markets, however, technically they do support everything just fine, all languages and the rest, it's just disabled or removed, but you can update it to "to a oversea Android version" see attached screenshots
chances you brick the phone with root and putting gapps are very low, but the risk is still always there. however if you didn't alter the bootloader in most cases you can still restore this phone into a working state
sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve
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Worked a treat thank you :victory:
Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone?
Steve
you probably can try morelocale2, but I prefer to do it natively, it works well for me on 4.1.2 emui beta and I suppose it will work on 4.0 as well
find this file /сust/channel/cn/xml/hw_defaults.xml look for white_languages string, delete those lines with Chinese and English only, and uncomment white_languages where all languages specified.
it should look like this
Code:
<string white_languages="zh_CN,en_GB,en_US,pt_PT,es_ES,fr_FR,de_DE,ru_RU,it_IT,zh_TW,zh_HK,es_US,pt_BR,ja_JP,sv_SE,nb_NO,da_DK,tr_TR,cs_CZ,sk_SK,hu_HU,pl_PL,el_GR,et_EE,lv_LV,lt_LT,sl_SI,fi_FI,mk_MK,bg_BG,hr_HR,ro_RO,ar_EG,sr_RS,vi_VN,in_ID,bs_BA,uk_UA,fa_IR,th_TH,ms_MY,nl_NL,ko_KR,en_AU"/>
the only drawback is that you need to make factory data reset (no need to clear sdcard though) in order to make the changes to take effect.
remember if you break the xml formatting it may break something in the phone settings, so you might need to restore the whole firmware
sharries said:
Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
Steve
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Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve
Not sure about 32GB version, I've seen only 8GB ROM which can be extended with sdcard only, with 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which cost around $380 now or $30 more with express shipping.
As of root and 4.1.2 version, I've got that on some Chinese site, there's a dev there who making prerooted rom images for U9508 based on EMUI beta. But my phone came with stock 4.0.4 version installed by default. I've installed 4.1.2 myself and customized it a bit for my needs, including languages, gapps, etc.
sharries said:
Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve
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apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?
gerstavros said:
apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?
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Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.
apnoia said:
Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.
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If you set greek and it's not in english, then it's ok! Nice, i 've not bought yet but i ''ll order by christmas probably for a friend
My Experience with the U9508
I just bought this last week while I was in Beijing. The salesman sold that for 1900 RMB but after paying I found that it was a locked version and I had to pay additional 200 RMB for an export set. The normal China Mobile and other phone shops don't carry this model and can only be found in their geek pc/handphone commercial district. Even then the shops there don't carry physical stocks but must run upstairs to the export offices.
This phone has it's own Huawei Shop which is crap and the first thing is to root it with the Bin4Try method. Then comes the big problem when I tried sideloading the Google stuff. Everything installs but won't run. I found out that the root System/Apps folder is non-writable so all the stuff that I tried installing didn't make it there. In a separate thread I read about using the ES Root File Explorer and reset the file permission of that directory. Copy the needed files to the SD card first and then use ES to rewrite the folder permission and copy the files over. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfam7mCOAAo)
Good to go! But only after much anguish since I did everything on my own without this guide. BTW, there's a very good app called APK Extractor from Play. This repacks installed apps on your old phone so you can email it off to your new phone to install when you don't have Play initially. I find that this is faster than loading from SD card.
It's not as smooth as my Nexus 7 but it's a really cheap and good quad-core phone. Yah the camera has a weird and unusual focal length. It's got a bright screen like Samsung too so that's a bonus.
apnoia I would really appreciate if you can put out your guide to 4.12 help.
gapps issue
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!
n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet
4.1.2
My U9580 2G will arrive in a few days from China.
I suppose i will also run into the same problems with the others users,as it concern
the Play store and Google apps.
I also would like to read the guide for the update to 4.1.2 multilingual rom.
Apnoia,can you please make the guide for us?
apnoia said:
n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet
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The factory reset did the trick! Thank you
At least google talk. I'll edit the post if there remains some issues yet.
Well, for those who want to try the factory reset like me... Be prepared to have to configure the phone while it's all in chinese :silly:
Just kidding, actually you can change the language to english pretty soon in the wizard.. but still, that's a bit confusing for the 2 first screens...
Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
n1m4i said:
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!
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---------- Post added at 05:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 AM ----------
The Beijing phone stall guy was surprised that a foreigner goes into China just to buy a China made phone. He definitely is not a phone geek.
Mark Chia said:
Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
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Yes, that was kinda the apnoia's solution. Finally that's what did the trick but I assume there were some conflicts with the seller's softwares that prevented it from working before the factory reset.
Conclusion: if you've commanded your phone from merimobiles, don't waste your time, flash the gapps right away and factory reset the thing before installing apps on the phone...

Update for l29C185Bxx

Hi all
I currently have the NXT-L29C185B162 firmware, which is specific to devices in the African region. I found at Carbontesla the firmware NXT-L29C432B170 which supposedly addresses the push notifications issue but the C432 firmware is meant for European models as far as I understand.
Would it be possible/safe to update with this firmware, or is there an equivalent update for African devices?
Unfortunately I don't seem to be able to find ANY firmware on Huawei's site for this device so its hard to know what I should be using...
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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NaoNative, you're a champ! Thanks mate
You wouldn't happen to know where I might find a changelog would you? I know Huawei is not exactly well known for making those public, but I'm just curious what else might have changed since B162...
This update is for system version EMUI 4.1. EMUI 4.1 optimizes the camera, battery management, and Phone Manager, and adds multi-user mode, to provide a secure and unique experience for you
[Highlights]
[Camera]
Optimized the interactive gestures, enabling you to swipe left and right to switch between the mode and settings screens
[Multi-user mode]
Added a mode, which allows multiple users to access the same app with segregated personal data and privacy protection
[Smart manager]
Added the Huawei-developed ROG power saving technology for the first time, which decreases the screen resolution to save battery power Optimized the Phone Manager, which helps you manage your device more easily and conveniently Optimized battery management, which allows you to check the battery power and battery power consumption for any period within two days Optimized traffic management to automatically add the traffic leftover from the previous month to the current month
[Home screen]
Optimized the Weather app so that it can forecast weather for each hour including the probability of rainfall Added an entry for third-party social networking apps, such as WhatsApp, eSpace, and Skype, in the contact details screen
[Communications]
Optimized the networking speed when international roaming is on Optimized the registration time when the network connection is interrupted for environmental reasons
[Update notes]
1. If some third-party apps are incompatible with EMUI 4.1, update them to their latest versions from Google Play Store 2. Your home screen layout may be rearranged slightly 3. This update will not erase your personal data, but we recommend that you back up any important data before updating. If you experience any issues during the update, please call the customer service hotline for support 4. If you are not satisfied with the new update, you can roll back to EMUI 4.0. Your personal data will be erased during the rollback. For details, please call the customer service hotline
...and thats only the changelog coming from B180
Sent from my Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
NaoNative said:
This update is for system version EMUI 4.1. EMUI 4.1 optimizes the camera, battery management, and Phone Manager, and adds multi-user mode, to provide a secure and unique experience for you
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Very nice man, I noticed a few of those after upgrading, also noticed some slight changes to the UI animations and the pop sound for volume adjustments has changed (better in my opinion)
Pity the multiuser mode doesn't work if you have SD card as default storage...
Otherwise, I like what I see so far. Did in-place upgrade using the phone dialer method for local update, so it kept all my stuff. Gonna attempt root tomorrow, will see how that goes
NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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Can I download the firmware through my phone and update it just like that or do I have to download it on a laptop first?
Skytop said:
Can I download the firmware through my phone and update it just like that or do I have to download it on a laptop first?
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Either method would work, I used my laptop as my internet connection had been a bit dodgey so used a download manager. The file has to be stored in the root of either your internal memory or on your SD card in a folder named "dload"
You can then either do the 3 button reset (this wipes your data so make sure you have backup 1st) or you can do local upgrade (this retains your data but do a backup 1st just in case,) but that's no longer an option in the settings menu, there's a code you have to dial to bring it up. Found it somewhere around here before but can't remember it now...
Edit: code to be entered in the phone dialler is *#*#2846579#*#*
Option 4 to to update
So I finally got around to attempting root, flashed the B320 in twrp and SuperSU after, it rooted successfully but problem is now I got no Huawei Swype, no options for setting the lock screen style, and I noticed the Huawei backup app was missing (at least it's on play store though so I could restore my backup).
Anyone know where I went wrong as those things were definitely there before?
Note somewhere along the lines I did flash a decrypted boot.IMG but I don't know if flashing the rom in twrp would overwrite that or not, or even if it causes what I'm experiencing
NaoNative said:
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C432B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52320/f1/full/update.zip L29 C636B320
http://update.hicloud.com:8180/TDS/data/files/p3/s15/G1076/g104/v52321/f1/full/update.zip L29 C185B320
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Which one is for which region ? Am in Egypt...
1- I am on NXT- L29CB180B185, and would like to upgrade to B320. But I wish to read about the advantages and dis advantages of the B320 over the B185. Where can I find those notes?
2- I did not activate the finger print option untill now. I can not see any use except may b for security reasons if i loose the mobile. Does it have any other use ?
I heard it closses tha app I am using, but does this like exting with the back button, or it really close tha app, so it does not eat ou the RAM and the battery .
Thanks in advance.
mseif said:
Which one is for which region ? Am in Egypt...
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The c185 supposidly.
But u need to check ur phone software first to check whhich version you have
mseif said:
1- I am on NXT- L29CB180B185, and would like to upgrade to B320. But I wish to read about the advantages and dis advantages of the B320 over the B185. Where can I find those notes?
2- I did not activate the finger print option untill now. I can not see any use except may b for security reasons if i loose the mobile. Does it have any other use ?
I heard it closses tha app I am using, but does this like exting with the back button, or it really close tha app, so it does not eat ou the RAM and the battery .
Thanks in advance.
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Any response on where to read about the oldand new ROM ?
Thanks to all in advance
The link for L29C185B320 doesn't work anymore, anyone who can help with a new link?
Yo buddies
Here is the stock
Download C185B320

How to install emui 8.0

I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
This is the step:
Launch the HiCare app. You will be notified to set a location or region.
Set the location to China or Chinese.
The selection is mostly right above Hong Kong option.
Now provide proper permissions.
HiCare app detects your location automatically.
When prompted, do not change the location back to your own country.
Once setup, go to HiCare main page. Let it download necessary content for your device.
Once done, you will be get a new firmware update.
Most likely the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
Anyone know if it's possible to do?
peppeGb said:
I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
This is the step:
Launch the HiCare app. You will be notified to set a location or region.
Set the location to China or Chinese.
The selection is mostly right above Hong Kong option.
Now provide proper permissions.
HiCare app detects your location automatically.
When prompted, do not change the location back to your own country.
Once setup, go to HiCare main page. Let it download necessary content for your device.
Once done, you will be get a new firmware update.
Most likely the latest Android 8.0 Oreo.
Anyone know if it's possible to do?
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Never seen or heard that changing location for HiCare makes it possible to change the cust (AFAIK, changing location in HiCare is about getting local support, customizing Gallery App and its content, and about HiCloud).
Changing cust for firmwares requires to have unlocked Bootloader and to flash/change the oeminfo.
Besides, even when you make it and upgrade to Chinese Oreo, mobile connection will not work without flashing the needed network patch.
So forget doubtful YT and who-knows-where Internet 'guides', here on XDA you have a thread (with large and active community) devoted to rebranding to the Chinese Oreo AL10c00b540, with instructions and resources how to fix the modem (network patch), Magisk/rooting, and even to add Face Unlock (that does not come with stock Chinese Oreo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849
zgfg said:
Never seen or heard that changing location for HiCare makes it possible to change the cust (AFAIK, changing location in HiCare is about getting local support, customizing Gallery App and its content, and about HiCloud).
Changing cust for firmwares requires to have unlocked Bootloader and to flash/change the oeminfo.
Besides, even when you make it and upgrade to Chinese Oreo, mobile connection will not work without flashing the needed network patch.
So forget doubtful YT and who-knows-where Internet 'guides', here on XDA you have a thread (with large and active community) devoted to rebranding to the Chinese Oreo AL10c00b540, with instructions and resources how to fix the modem (network patch), Magisk/rooting, and even to add Face Unlock (that does not come with stock Chinese Oreo)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/p9/development/rebrand-update-tool-hwota7-p9-eva-t3820849
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I'm not talking about HiCloud but I'm talking about HiCare. It's two different software, but I doubt that this method works.
peppeGb said:
I'm not talking about HiCloud but I'm talking about HiCare. It's two different software, but I doubt that this method works.
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I wrote above that changing location through HiXXXX apps affect what you get through those apps (and IMO, you don't change location separate per each HiXXXX app, but once for all), but that all that has absolutely nothing with changing cust for firmware.
And I know very well what is HiCloud and HiCare....
However, HWOTA7 method as here on XDA (link in the previous answer) does work
PS: If you take time and read OP insrructions in that thread, you will see that rebranding is not that 'easy' as it would be by declaring your Hong Kong residency. Even when you change cust and download and install the Chinese Oreo firmware, you still need some adaptations (network patch) to get it work on the mobile networks outside of China
Writing you all this from such a rebranded P9 with the Chinese Oreo, hence knowing very well about the matter
peppeGb said:
I've read on internet that is possible to install EMUI 8.0 on Huawei P9 through the use of HiCare (but in my phone doesn't work).
Anyone know if it's possible to do?
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I tried this two days ago and found that it doesn't work
repoman-am-I said:
I tried this two days ago and found that it doesn't work
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Why trying impossible
Link to the thread with the guide for rebranding to AL10, installing Oreo b540, patching etc is in post #2
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Turkey.
beratkazal said:
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Turkey.
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You must have done something wrong.
The method worked for everybody else, many, many people from elsewhere, both on L09 and L19, and starting from different cXXX ( just look into the thread how many participants)
If you still want to do it, better describe what did you do (by points in its OP post #2) and by which point it 'fails' for you.
And it would be more effective to post for such help in the thread, there will be better chance to get an accurate answer
not working in iran
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Iran.
after change location and try to download wrote your system is up to date but my android is 7 not 8.
rashidxda said:
Thank you for information but this method is not working on Iran.
after change location and try to download wrote your system is up to date but my android is 7 not 8.
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Method does not depend pn your location.
You must only have access to Internet to download all files you will need, as precisely described:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77161313&postcount=2
If you don't receive OTA Patch02, just skip, it's not crucial.
Everything else you download and install by yourself, hence you cannot be blocked by Huawei by your loxation.
However, you will need to download about 2,5 GB or so of files

Nubia X Android 9 Beta Official Published !

At the end of the update in question was published by the official units.
Notice that the beta version is.
resource connection : https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1462621-1-1.html
As an informative question: If we update the rooted and installed gapps in all versions, can there be a problem?
For example, you may be deprived of gappa until you have Brick or New root?
chinese english translation is bad because i did not understand.
*Changes*
* JOS updated X-JOS
* Android 8.1 version updated Android 9.0
*System optimization : system performance, enhance the overall fluency
*optimization: system stability
*optimization: Android update security patches
*smart card services added: "fast application" card and enjoy the native application experience the performance of third-party applications
*optimization: Some third-party application stability
*fix: part of the game (the king of glory, to stimulate the battlefield) probability of the emergence of flash back problems
this update optimized content including but not limited to the above-listed items
Note precautions: ● This is a trial version upgrade, only support SD card upgrade package: After you download this version of the full SD card pack, then click on "Settings" -> "System Update" -> "button in the upper right corner function" -> "local upgrade", select SD card pack, click the "install now" wait upgrade is complete;●trial version where there may be imperfections on experience details, please according to their own circumstances choose to upgrade;●upgrade this version P Andrews after, if you want to roll back to previous versions, you need to back up phone data,Shuangqing SD card pack before upgrading history, after the completion of normal use;● Make sure the phone battery before upgrading adequate and mobile phone data backup (recommended use its own backup software), so as not to cause the phone to upgrade data loss; ●before upgrading, cancellation of various screen lock, the upgrade process, make sure the phone flat, and not arbitrarily touch the screen, follow the onscreen prompts ;● as already get Root privileges, be sure to remove the Root privileges, the state returned to normal version, and restore the factory settings before upgrading, otherwise easily lead to the escalation Defeated.
Download Link: http://romdownload.nubia.com/nubiaX/V3.05/NX616J-update.zip
Altarnatife Download Link : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AqeiP-uQYI5jq7m1SabJ51h1MFn31pkn/edit
Thanks : @Ravira43
MD5 code: 66DD854D61C742326C01200E580E2952
It's not possible to download, tried using china vpn and without.
The download dies after 100mb
Could you upload it to another location (maybe google?)
Ravira43 said:
It's not possible to download, tried using china vpn and without.
The download dies after 100mb
Could you upload it to another location (maybe google?)
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Hi. I need to ask. What does this mean? Does this include Play Store? Is it a global version?
Or is it just another Chinese ROM?
Thank you!
Ravira43 said:
It's not possible to download, tried using china vpn and without.
The download dies after 100mb
Could you upload it to another location (maybe google?)
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Used " internet download menager " and search google " idm 16 part download" use.
gigilex said:
Hi. I need to ask. What does this mean? Does this include Play Store? Is it a global version?
Or is it just another Chinese ROM?
Thank you!
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No, only Chinese ROM. unlucky.
But İnstall new Play store way
1. https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1464227-1-1.html
2. https://bbs.nubia.cn/thread-1462852-1-1.html
Never mind, a friend of mine has already downloaded and uploaded it on google.
Can't paste the link, because I'm a new member.
Ravira43 said:
Never mind, a friend of mine has already downloaded and uploaded it on google.
Can't paste the link, because I'm a new member.
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I'm glad you got the solution.
I can publish the link if you throw it.
Guys I have just received an OTA update 1.4gb version 3.05 on my phone.
I would install it but my fear is to loose all data and settings.
Did anyone installed it?
I've also received the OTA update, I would try it but the chinese links for Gapps are nor working (source download not posssible)
Does anyone know how to unroot the terminal?
When local updating to 3.05, the terminal will brick.
How to install Android 9
I've installed it the following way.
Downloaded the new android version to my Nubia X.
Started localupdate via phone --> settings --> update --> localupdate.
Android 9 installed automatically without problems. Your phone should now be unrooted.
Now you need the Root-toolkit for v3.05 --> works only in windows :/
Connect your phone via usb in fastbootmode (you need to activate usb-debugging before)
Execute the root toolkit v3.05
can't post the link, somebody else have to do it.
a window opens --> close it (can't read chinese language)
another window should open --> klick on root.
wait after "success" appears.
Your phone should be restarting.
I'm using android 9 on my nubia x since a month and its working way better then android 8.
I'm not responsible if you brick your phone.
I give no guarantee
Ravira43 said:
I've installed it the following way.
Downloaded the new android version to my Nubia X.
Started localupdate via phone --> settings --> update --> localupdate.
Android 9 installed automatically without problems. Your phone should now be unrooted.
Now you need the Root-toolkit for v3.05 --> works only in windows :/
Connect your phone via usb in fastbootmode (you need to activate usb-debugging before)
Execute the root toolkit v3.05
can't post the link, somebody else have to do it.
a window opens --> close it (can't read chinese language)
another window should open --> klick on root.
wait after "success" appears.
Your phone should be restarting.
I'm using android 9 on my nubia x since a month and its working way better then android 8.
I'm not responsible if you brick your phone.
I give no guarantee
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hi i run android 9 on my nubia x rooted, but how can we get Gapps working on it please ? thanks
I have twrp running on it too.
Ravira43 said:
I've installed it the following way.
Downloaded the new android version to my Nubia X.
Started localupdate via phone --> settings --> update --> localupdate.
Android 9 installed automatically without problems. Your phone should now be unrooted.
Now you need the Root-toolkit for v3.05 --> works only in windows :/
Connect your phone via usb in fastbootmode (you need to activate usb-debugging before)
Execute the root toolkit v3.05
can't post the link, somebody else have to do it.
a window opens --> close it (can't read chinese language)
another window should open --> klick on root.
wait after "success" appears.
Your phone should be restarting.
I'm using android 9 on my nubia x since a month and its working way better then android 8.
I'm not responsible if you brick your phone.
I give no guarantee
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it's ok everything work fine, Nubia x android 9 with all google services OK exept voice match ( OK google from screen).
elnas1369 said:
it's ok everything work fine, Nubia x android 9 with all google services OK exept voice match ( OK google from screen).
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Yeah I'm also looking for a solution how to remove this ****ty nubia voice and replace it with google.
Yeah it could be nice to replace it with Google assistant
I would install Android 9 but my fear is to loose all configurations, permissions, etc and It will take long time to reconfigure every thing.
My question is : is it really worth to install it or there are more or less the same performance?
Anyone knows if nubia X will have final android 9?
Guys!! I know this sounds stupid but I have no "update" option in my settings!! Please help if you know what is going on with my new Nubia X!
Shahin13 said:
Guys!! I know this sounds stupid but I have no "update" option in my settings!! Please help if you know what is going on with my new Nubia X!
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Download the rom for Android 9, got to settings -> "System update", then from the menu up, select "Local update".
No issues with 3.05 - works fine, nothings from the apps, data or setting is flushed. But the phone is unrooted and you need to process it again.
But recently I have updated it from 3.03 to 3.11 and I can't find the root tool.
Anyone has idea where to find it?
Thanks.
3.11 play store
Looking allsou the rooting tool for 3.11. Needed play store.

Deep TEST fot OPPO RENO ACE(unlock bootloader)

OPPO's official website provides users with an official way to unlock bootloader.
coloros link:
https://bbs.coloros.net/graphic?id=1498611
you need to install the deeptest.apk to submit unlock request.
The application must meet all the following conditions:
1. The time to market must be more than 3 months;
2. No application record within 60 days;
3. The last consecutive login time of the OPPO account on this machine exceeds 60 days;
4. The number of in-depth test users has not reached the quota limit;
5. Non-government enterprises and operators customize mobile phones;
6. Support mobile phones listed in mainland China.
Unfortunately, there are currently no available quota.But if you want , you have to register an oppo account,and login time should more than 60 days.
So does this mean we can install custom rooms?
So... Hey guys,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I was actually able to flash the GSI from the link below on my OPPO Reno Ace:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/aosp-10-0-quack-phh-treble-t3992559
I am super new to all this, but I decided to take the risk anyways because I really wanted to get away from ColorOS. Luckily it worked out to the point that the phone seems functional so far (just flashed it as of writing this).
Disclaimer: Do this at your own risk! I am not responsible for what happens to your phone for following what I did. Please think twice before trying! Also remember to back-up your phone first!
Before I continue on how I got it to work, I got the Reno Ace Gundam edition. Not sure if that makes a difference but I thought this should be mentioned. Also since I couldn't find a version of TWRP for the Reno Ace; I followed the instructions on how to flash without it.
Here are all the main links I used:
Walkthrough for Deep Test app: https://forum.xda-developers.com/find-X/how-to/guide-how-to-apply-deep-testing-pafm00-t3888013
GSI: https://forum.xda-developers.com/project-treble/trebleenabled-device-development/aosp-10-0-quack-phh-treble-t3992559
Flashing Instructions and "vbmeta.img": https://www.xda-developers.com/flash-generic-system-image-project-treble-device/
Extra Links in case of weird trouble. Hopefully you won't need it:
Google Usb Driver: https://developer.android.com/studio/run/oem-usb#InstallingDriver
How to manually install Google USB Driver: https://visualgdb.com/KB/usbdebug-manual/
Useful Key Word: Kedacom USB Device
*** Backup your phone before going forward.
Getting the Deep Testing app:
Now first, you do need to sign-up for an OPPO account. The link from the OP will take you to their site and you can sign-up from there.
- You will be required to login to your OPPO account in order to use the app.
- The file you download is named "Reno Ace深度测试.apk".
- Add ".apk" to the end of the filename if it's not already there. DO NOT rename the file.
- Once logged into your OPPO account on your phone, you stay logged in so you don't need to worry about actively logging in everyday.
- Next, follow the instructions on how to use the app from the Deep Test thread.
- Keep trying until your submission gets accepted, then the hardest part begins: you...wait...
- Once approved, it took ~2 days for me to be able unlock.
Make sure you have ADB ready on your computer:
- There are plenty of guides on it, so I'll just leave a link here; honestly I forgot the specifics already: https://www.xda-developers.com/install-adb-windows-macos-linux/
Steps:
- Prepare your GSI: You can look for other GSI(s), but from my research it seems safest to get it from here first; before trying others: GSI thread
- This link explains what GSI are and how to choose which one to get.
- *Make sure to extract the ".img" file from the ".img.xz" zip file.*
- Download "vbmeta.img" from "Troubleshooting Tips" of the "Flash GSI without TWRP" section of the How to Flash GSI Guide.
-After you've extracted the ADB folder, keep the files (.img files) you intend to flash within the "platform-tools" folder.
*Noob tip lol: Clicking on the folder address and typing "cmd" is the quick way to open command prompt within the directory.*
- *** There are some unique steps for the Reno Ace, if not all OPPO phones, due to the Deep Testing app. ***
- After you get your approval, note that if you press the "Start Deep Testing" text you will be immediately put into fastboot mode. SO DO NOT PRESS IT NOW.
- Make sure you have OEM Unlock and USB Debugging enabled within Developer Options. Then connect your phone to your PC and set it to transfer files.
- On computer, open command prompt within the "platform- tools" folder. Enter the command "adb devices", when you see your device ID and "device" next to it, this means the phone has been connected. (If a prompt on your phone pop-ups, tap the "Always allow this computer to USB Debug" and "Allow". This is just what I did, not sure if it's necessary).
- Now go into the Deep Testing app on your phone, tap on "Queue status" and then "Start Deep Testing".
- You should see the images from this Oppo Find X tutorial, on your phone. Landing on the screen with the big green "Start" on top.
- Once you're here, enter "fastboot flashing unlock" into ADB and you'll move on to the next screen where you select "Unlock the Bootloader".
- After confirming, your phone will factory reset itself, and reboot into ColorOS again.
- Check to make sure your phone is connected to adb.
- From here on you follow "Flash GSI without TWRP" part of the How to Flash GSI Guide starting at step 2. If you have your ".img" files in the "platform-tools" folder then you can skip step 3.
- Before step 5 you need to flash the vbmeta: fastboot flash vbmeta name_of_vbmeta.img
Then flash the GSI ".img" file with fastboot -w flash system name_of_system.img.
(The comments there mentions that the "-u" is incorrect and should be "-w", which worked for me.)
* Important: without flashing "vbmeta.img" you'll be stuck in a boot loop because the phone prevents you from booting into the GSI. If this does happen, hold down Volume Down and Power until the phone vibrates to boot back into "fastboot mode". Enter "fastboot device" in ADB to confirm the phone is connected, and start over from step 4 in the How to Flash GSI Guide. *
- Once you finish step 6 your phone should boot into the GSI.
Hopefully this proves useful. I'm no expert, I simply found my way around things.
I honestly have no idea where to go from here, Magisk? LineageOS? If anyone can give me some pointers, that would be very much appreciated.
Things that are not working for me:
- Can't setup In-screen Fingerprint sensor
I got a twrp that works just finished rooting with help of the vbmeta above
Darktron13 said:
I got a twrp that works just finished rooting with help of the vbmeta above
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Would you mind giving a link to the twrp you found? I was searching around for one as well, but I couldn't find anything I felt comfortable with.
Also did you also flash a gsi? If you did, I was wondering if your headphone jack is working. Mine doesn't work anymore; the phone seems to recognize it, but no headphone icon shows up and sound plays through the speakers only.
falsewind said:
Would you mind giving a link to the twrp you found? I was searching around for one as well, but I couldn't find anything I felt comfortable with.
Also did you also flash a gsi? If you did, I was wondering if your headphone jack is working. Mine doesn't work anymore; the phone seems to recognize it, but no headphone icon shows up and sound plays through the speakers only.
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Haven't install any gsi just have ColorOS 7.1 C.27 I cant remember where I got that twrp from all I know is a Chinese twrp think I found it on some baidu drive I was just waiting on approval from the in depth testing app.
Darktron13 said:
Haven't install any gsi just have ColorOS 7.1 C.27 I cant remember where I got that twrp from all I know is a Chinese twrp think I found it on some baidu drive I was just waiting on approval from the in depth testing app.
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Thanks for the quick reply. I think I know where that's from. I believe that it's from here:
http://www.romleyuan.com/lec/read?id=348
Let me know if it looks familiar. Great to know that it works!
falsewind said:
Thanks for the quick reply. I think I know where that's from. I believe that it's from here:
http://www.romleyuan.com/lec/read?id=348
Let me know if it looks familiar. Great to know that it works!
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Yes looks familiar it should be that one the twrp itself has Chinese and English languages.
Formatting and wipe is working otg also haven't really tested alot also you can flash ozip stock rom with it if you plan on rooting the boot gets corrupted but with the vbmeta bypasses it.
if you plan on installing V4A don't do the magisk module will bootloop have to look for the rootless V4A. (also need AML and the sound is great)
also don't change to f2fs i did it and the phone make weird noises went back to ext4.
Darktron13 said:
Yes looks familiar it should be that one the twrp itself has Chinese and English languages.
Formatting and wipe is working otg also haven't really tested alot also you can flash ozip stock rom with it if you plan on rooting the boot gets corrupted but with the vbmeta bypasses it.
if you plan on installing V4A don't do the magisk module will bootloop have to look for the rootless V4A. (also need AML and the sound is great)
also don't change to f2fs i did it and the phone make weird noises went back to ext4.
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Awesome! Thanks for the info, it will come in handy later on. Still just learning and getting familiar with all this.
A follow up after a couple of days of using phhusson's gsi.
Overall the phone is functioning very well. Generally smoother than on ColorOS.
Things to note:
- Battery life is good, same if not better than on ColorOS.
- Fast charge works. Full charge in around under 30 mins.
- Wi-fi works and Data works.
- Phone and Text work.
- Camera works.
- Headphone jack won't work until you go into the treble-settings (Phh Treble Settings) -> Qualcomm features -> and turn on "Use alternate audio policy"; then restart your phone. Then it will work again, although no headphone icons will appear. I don't use Headsets, so I couldn't test if that works as well.
- The phone will be rooted by default, so certain apps can't be downloaded, or used. (Root can be removed, but it doesn't seem like a good idea.) There are ways around this, but I didn't dive very deep into it.
Problems to note:
- In-screen fingerprint sensor can't be used.
- No auto-adjusting brightness.
- Brightness is a lot brighter than in ColorOS. Even lowest brightness is bright.
- Auto-Rotate is very sensitive and won't stay landscape when phone is flat on a table.
- Certain apps may not be full screen if you use the new gesture navigation. (Shadowverse)
- I didn't test Bluetooth or NFC. I don't use them much, or at all, so I'll follow up on that when the time comes and no one else has mentioned anything on them yet.
That should be all for now. Honestly very happy with the move. Hope this helps.
**Just an extra reminder that this is my experience with this specific gsi. **
Is this still available? I can't download the APK from Oppo, I logged onto my 'heytap' account but the download link just brings me to my account information.
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Is this still available? I can't download the APK from Oppo, I logged onto my 'heytap' account but the download link just brings me to my account information.
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I've reply back on the other post about Oppo Reno which model you have Ive posted both apks
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I've reply back on the other post about Oppo Reno which model you have Ive posted both apks
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Thank you so much! You're too kind!
Nice to see some progress on this phone it has so much power and potential!
Help
Darktron13 said:
Haven't install any gsi just have ColorOS 7.1 C.27 I cant remember where I got that twrp from all I know is a Chinese twrp think I found it on some baidu drive I was just waiting on approval from the in depth testing app.
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Please can you share the twrp, I have the device but it is really hard for me to download it from baidu, if you were already kind to share it, you would help me a lot to test the phone, thanks in advance. Sorry for my English, it's not very good.
is there any info about what stock rom you're using? i was trying to install Phh's AOSP gsi thourh fastboot, the system-quack-arm64-aonly-vanilla.img , and only to get stucked at the OPPO logo, i'm using C26 curently
刘欲杰lol said:
is there any info about what stock rom you're using? i was trying to install Phh's AOSP gsi thourh fastboot, the system-quack-arm64-aonly-vanilla.img , and only to get stucked at the OPPO logo, i'm using C26 curently
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ok, i figured it out. Ace is a System-as-root device,so i need to use a/b img files
I wanna root my phone
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OPPO's official website provides users with an official way to unlock bootloader.
coloros link:
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you need to install the deeptest.apk to submit unlock request.
The application must meet all the following conditions:
1. The time to market must be more than 3 months;
2. No application record within 60 days;
3. The last consecutive login time of the OPPO account on this machine exceeds 60 days;
4. The number of in-depth test users has not reached the quota limit;
5. Non-government enterprises and operators customize mobile phones;
6. Support mobile phones listed in mainland China.
Unfortunately, there are currently no available quota.But if you want , you have to register an oppo account,and login time should more than 60 days.
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