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Where to buy outside of China

Since its sold in China, how can others living in Europe, etc buy it? We can maybe use this thread and list reliable resellers here

Always choose GeekBuying to buy my Xiaomi stuff. Placed my preorder of 32GB version last week, hope it will arrive soon. Will show my feedback here.
http://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiao...-Core-1-8GHz-13-0MP-5-0MP---White-354226.html

Trusted sellers that I have had experience of include:
http://www.honorbuy.com/
https://ibuygou.com/
http://firstchinaphone.com/
http://beexz.com/
http://hotmid.com/
http://shop.gizchina.com/

Check out the following 2 sites as well:
http://www.oppomart.com/
http://merimobiles.com/
Cheers

This will not support ATT LTE or HSPA bands will it?

shaxs said:
This will not support ATT LTE or HSPA bands will it?
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Just HSPA+, no LTE
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi4

Ulver said:
Just HSPA+, no LTE
Sent from my Xiaomi Mi4
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Im actually okay with that....when will the 3gb version be available?

I want to buy Xiami Mi4c. I live in INDIA.
Does anyone know if this device will be launched in INDIA or not ? Any info on this will be appreciated.
Also my colleague is travelling to China, so will it be a good idea to get the phone from China ? Will it have international warranty ?

Any support for 4g in the uk?

Anyone tried buying from the actual mi site and getting delivered to a chinese shipping address?
All those resellers have a significant mark up and/or limited color choice.
I thought I might get someone I know who speaks chinese to do it, I cant see much downside but ... you never know.
I think the phone would be the same right? Its not like theres an english version.
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Efox is good
Also cect-shop, but i would go with efox

if I buy this phone from Oppomart (for ex) the apps will be in chinese and no google play? thats what i understood.

fancccc said:
if I buy this phone from Oppomart (for ex) the apps will be in chinese and no google play? thats what i understood.
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The Chinese version should be no google play included. You can get your device rooted and download a "谷歌安装器" app to install google play services. That's how chinese users install google play services.

ermacwins said:
Any support for 4g in the uk?
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Yes, it supports bands 3 and 7 but not 20 (so no dice on Vodafone)

4g support
on ibuygou they state on the product page that the phone supports both 4g networks (FDD and TDD)
Does anyone know whether it's supports both lte-FDD and lte-TDD?
I know it's dual sim, but do not know whether there is only 1 version of the phone that supports both 4g standards or that there is a specific version of the phone for FDD and a specific version of the phone for TDD.

schaap23 said:
on ibuygou they state on the product page that the phone supports both 4g networks (FDD and TDD)
Does anyone know whether it's supports both lte-FDD and lte-TDD?
I know it's dual sim, but do not know whether there is only 1 version of the phone that supports both 4g standards or that there is a specific version of the phone for FDD and a specific version of the phone for TDD.
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Yes, it supports both FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE per the official specs page (in the Mainland China part of the site): http://www.mi.com/mi4c/specs/

wingsfortheirsmiles said:
Yes, it supports both FDD-LTE and TDD-LTE per the official specs page (in the Mainland China part of the site)
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Ah thank you. I cannot read chinese so I couldn't figure that out from the product page.
In that case it's a really nice phone. Snapdragon 808, FDD and TDD.

Any of these companies have warehouses in Europe to save on custom charges and a better returns service if needed?

Here in Italy I know at least two well estabilished web-stores that import China devices (not only Xiaomi) and sell them with a "proprietary" warranty service.
They are TopResellerStore.it and SmartyLife.net, while both have excellent feedbacks I personally purchased from the former with good satisfaction.
Hope this helps.

Giocarro said:
Here in Italy I know at least two well estabilished web-stores that import China devices (not only Xiaomi) and sell them with a "proprietary" warranty service.
They are TopResellerStore.it and SmartyLife.net, while both have excellent feedbacks I personally purchased from the former with good satisfaction.
Hope this helps.
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Im looking at TopResellerStore but cant make it out if they have stock or not. Can you find out if they ship to UK and if so, the cost please?

EML-AL00 is worth in US or not ?

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

Preinstalled Apps on 9.5.10 Global vs 9 5.10 EU

Hi!
So I am getting a Chinese version of OnePlus 7 Pro with Hydrogen, where I will put latest Oxygen on.
Does anyone know, what is the difference in preinstalled apps on Global firmware, compared to EU?
I live in Europe, so EU makes sense, but I read that EU does not have Google Pay, for example. Also I understood EU soft is the most bloat-free due to EU privacy protection laws.
Anyone knows other differences?
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MGUkrMaks said:
Hi!
So I am getting a Chinese version of OnePlus 7 Pro with Hydrogen, where I will put latest Oxygen on.
Does anyone know, what is the difference in preinstalled apps on Global firmware, compared to EU?
I live in Europe, so EU makes sense, but I read that EU does not have Google Pay, for example. Also I understood EU soft is the most bloat-free due to EU privacy protection laws.
Anyone knows other differences?
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I can confirm that google pay doesn't work because is not supported by google in EU. Only system app that is non-google or non-oneplus is Netflix on EU firmware.

Thanks for the info. But did you have Google Pay preinstalled in the ROM on your EU software, or you installed it on your own from the Play store?
Cause Google Pay for sure works in many Europesn countries already like: Germany, Pomand, Spain, Italy and many more.
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romaniulian said:
I can confirm that google pay doesn't work because is not supported by google in EU. Only system app that is non-google or non-oneplus is Netflix on EU firmware.
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What's your source ?
It's available in France since 2018.
Google pay did not come preinstalled on my EU Oneplus 7 pro

MGUkrMaks said:
Thanks for the info. But did you have Google Pay preinstalled in the ROM on your EU software, or you installed it on your own from the Play store?
Cause Google Pay for sure works in many Europesn countries already like: Germany, Pomand, Spain, Italy and many more.
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It is preinstalled.

OnePlus 8 (IN2010) Chinese Bands vs Europe

Hello,
i would just like to know if OnePlus 8 (China version) is good enough to support 4G LTE in EU, does it have all the bands required? I've read about "band 28" which it lacks and that this will be used for 5G? I don't care for 5G (yet), so my question is, will it work for everything else, is it good enough, i'm from Slovenia if that helps, i've been checking the bands, but i'm too confused to know what to think about this, those are too confusing for me, i've been checking them, but i'm just not sure, i think it should be fine, but i'm not 100% sure, so if anyone who knows this stuff can tell me, or even better, someone who has that OnePlus 8 phone can tell me, that would be great (=
Greetings

I have just ordered a CN version for use in the UK and from what i have read it lacks 1 frequency (band 32 i think) which from what i'm aware o2 in UK doesn't use .... Is this correct anyone? (Sorry if this a thread hijack)

NaabKing said:
Hello,
i would just like to know if OnePlus 8 (China version) is good enough to support 4G LTE in EU, does it have all the bands required? I've read about "band 28" which it lacks and that this will be used for 5G? I don't care for 5G (yet), so my question is, will it work for everything else, is it good enough, i'm from Slovenia if that helps, i've been checking the bands, but i'm too confused to know what to think about this, those are too confusing for me, i've been checking them, but i'm just not sure, i think it should be fine, but i'm not 100% sure, so if anyone who knows this stuff can tell me, or even better, someone who has that OnePlus 8 phone can tell me, that would be great (=
Greetings
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Hi, just to be sure we're on the same page, I read that IN2010 is the international version (5 4gLTE bands support) and IN2020 is the Chinese one, which is missing one band used here in Europe.
Are you sure IN2010 is Chinese ?

Raiz said:
Hi, just to be sure we're on the same page, I read that IN2010 is the international version (5 4gLTE bands support) and IN2020 is the Chinese one, which is missing one band used here in Europe.
Are you sure IN2010 is Chinese ?
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IN2010 is the Chinese version of OP8 , while IN2020 is the chinsese version of OP8Pro

pantelis1867 said:
IN2010 is the Chinese version of OP8 , while IN2020 is the chinsese version of OP8Pro
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Oh thx, I didn't see that one coming , so I have 2 questions : where to search for those infos (regional variants numbers I mean) and is this a software matter or a hardware matter ? (Will there be missing/China specials bands in it or it's just software)
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Are there any global version of the OnePlus 8, if so what would be its regional variant name ?

Raiz said:
Oh thx, I didn't see that one coming , so I have 2 questions : where to search for those infos (regional variants numbers I mean) and is this a software matter or a hardware matter ? (Will there be missing/China specials bands in it or it's just software)
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I just use google to find out a variant. The main differences are hardware related, specifically the bands of the device. There is also a chinese version of Oxygen OS which is called Hydrogen OS , but this can change easily by flashing global unlocked OxygenOS without any compromises.
Here you can learn more about the bands in each version : https://www.reddit.com/r/oneplus/comments/g1rm7e/oneplus_8_pro_versions_and_4glte_and_5g_nr/
Edit: I think there is not a global version bandwise. (US, Europe, India and China as far as i know )
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NaabKing said:
Hello,
i would just like to know if OnePlus 8 (China version) is good enough to support 4G LTE in EU, does it have all the bands required? I've read about "band 28" which it lacks and that this will be used for 5G? I don't care for 5G (yet), so my question is, will it work for everything else, is it good enough, i'm from Slovenia if that helps, i've been checking the bands, but i'm too confused to know what to think about this, those are too confusing for me, i've been checking them, but i'm just not sure, i think it should be fine, but i'm not 100% sure, so if anyone who knows this stuff can tell me, or even better, someone who has that OnePlus 8 phone can tell me, that would be great (=
Greetings
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Check this : https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-12gb-cn. It mentions band compatibility with your country's carriers.

pantelis20 said:
I just use google to find out a variant. The main differences are
... https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-12gb-cn. It mentions band compatibility with your country's carriers.
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Hi,
Thanks for all this clarification, indeed I've been kinda fooled by marketing speech...
I've bought the OnePlus 8 not on the OnePlus website but on another one, and the announce said "OnePlus International Version IN2010", I was like "cool, plus it's cheap, let's get this".
Now I understand the business behind the whole website (a French one): they buy in China, flash the global rom manually and sells it cheaper, but make a little margin on the final price. That's why they call it international, just because of the ROM!
I knew (but still wanted confirmation) about missing bands a HydrogenOS and now I fully understand the market scheme. So I'll be missing B28 band (used in France with my career for 4G LTE)and an EU-compatible charger. No big deal but I'm kinda disappointed in myself, not being able to see through marketing speech and candidly trusting attractive prices... Well, we learn as we make mistakes (and I'm not ready to forgot that one).
One last think, kil-movil had a section for the OnePlus 8 called "Global" with every bands marked as available, and the model number was still IN2010. I guess they're part of the deal, since when I clicked on "see offers" I was redirected to the website I bought it in.
Even the seller was lying as he said "compatible with every bands in France". And when people ask, he was denying it every single time
Thanks for your explanations tho, I'll be able to warn the next ones at least.

Raiz said:
Hi,
Thanks for all this clarification, indeed I've been kinda fooled by marketing speech...
I've bought the OnePlus 8 not on the OnePlus website but on another one, and the announce said "OnePlus International Version IN2010", I was like "cool, plus it's cheap, let's get this".
Now I understand the business behind the whole website (a French one): they buy in China, flash the global rom manually and sells it cheaper, but make a little margin on the final price. That's why they call it international, just because of the ROM!
I knew (but still wanted confirmation) about missing bands a HydrogenOS and now I fully understand the market scheme. So I'll be missing B28 band (used in France with my career for 4G LTE)and an EU-compatible charger. No big deal but I'm kinda disappointed in myself, not being able to see through marketing speech and candidly trusting attractive prices... Well, we learn as we make mistakes (and I'm not ready to forgot that one).
One last think, kil-movil had a section for the OnePlus 8 called "Global" with every bands marked as available, and the model number was still IN2010. I guess they're part of the deal, since when I clicked on "see offers" I was redirected to the website I bought it in.
Even the seller was lying as he said "compatible with every bands in France". And when people ask, he was denying it every single time
Thanks for your explanations tho, I'll be able to warn the next ones at least.
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That is unfortunate. Can't you claim RMA or something?

pantelis20 said:
That is unfortunate. Can't you claim RMA or something?
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Yup don't worry, I can return it and having all my money back but I don't think I will, my Nextbit Robin (daily driver) is dying and not having B28 4G out of 4 other antennas available isn't a big deal. I have only 50 Mo of data so I don't use 4G often. I would have been bothered by the charger but the seller claims (if it's not a lie) that he gives us an adapter. (Comments says he does, so hopefully he'll do)
Right now the only thing I have to do is getting past the disillusionment with some good music. Have you any title to recommend?

I have here listed supported 4G & 5G bands and Carrier Aggregation combinations of OnePlus 8:
China variant: https://cacombos.com/device?model=IN2010
Global variant: https://cacombos.com/device?model=IN2013

olkitu said:
I have here listed supported 4G & 5G bands and Carrier Aggregation combinations of OnePlus 8:
China variant: https://cacombos.com/device?model=IN2010
Global variant: https://cacombos.com/device?model=IN2013
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IN2013= EU version, not global, there is no global version.
But thx for the website, it's nice to have that tool

Is it possible to activate the VoLTE service (Vodafone ITA) with IN2010?

Hello, I have just ordered the oneplus 8 through Fnac and I think it is the version IN2010, seem like I cant find any EU version from fnac ( sorry im new in France )
My question is do you know any others site selling op8 EU version if not, does the IN2010 work fine in france?

General Hurricane yellow xiaomi 13

I just got my Hurricane yellow xiaomi 13 today
I am so pumped about it
I got it from eBay and the seller unlocked the bootloader and pre-installed the EU rom.
Everything works Great! All the google services, android auto and the banking apps.
I even was surprised to get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling out of the box.
The update via fastboot was surprisingly easy! and even that not all 4g and 3g bands are supported for me the signal is good and strong.
so if you have any questions feel free to ask.

Gankadin said:
I just got my Hurricane yellow xiaomi 13 today
I am so pumped about it
I got it from eBay and the seller unlocked the bootloader and pre-installed the EU rom.
Everything works Great! All the google services, android auto and the banking apps.
I even was surprised to get VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling out of the box.
The update via fastboot was surprisingly easy! and even that not all 4g and 3g bands are supported for me the signal is good and strong.
so if you have any questions feel free to ask.
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Where are you located? Which version did you get (Global or China)?

I am from Israel.
This is the China version.
The 512 GB limited edition.

https://xiaomiplanets.com/xiaomi-13-limited-version/
This one

what's the difference if yo get Chinese version of the wine device, not just ROM?

I am note sure what is "wine" device.
Basically the main difference from Global version is the the band support ( you have better support in global version) and in China version you have 512 GB option ( Global max is 256) and for china market only you have special edition colors.

And especially no Esim.

But in global version there is no Esim as well, it's lacking feature on both versions and not difference...

Gankadin said:
But in global version there is no Esim as well, it's lacking feature on both versions and not difference...
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13 pro and 13 global have the ESIM.
Mi Global Home
Welcome to Xiaomi global official website to buy your favorite products. Here you can buy the latest Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi smartphones, Mi Bands, Power banks and other popular products, as well as various irregular discounts, all on mi.com/global.
www.mi.com

NOSS8 said:
13 pro and 13 global have the ESIM.
Mi Global Home
Welcome to Xiaomi global official website to buy your favorite products. Here you can buy the latest Xiaomi smartphones, Redmi smartphones, Mi Bands, Power banks and other popular products, as well as various irregular discounts, all on mi.com/global.
www.mi.com
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My bad, i was sure that this is not supported on both versions.

Gankadin said:
My bad, i was sure that this is not supported on both versions.
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And for those who have a CN version, no way to activate Esim or to recover the missing bands with a rom since it is at the H.W level.
Enable ESIM
No esim , 12T pro Miui Global 13.0.11.0.SLFEUXM
Does for Miui Global 13.0.11.0.SLFEUXM as no esim ?
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