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Has any one tried Copilot 8 yet, I have tried several times to buy it via download but always get an error message.
wulls said:
Has any one tried Copilot 8 yet, I have tried several times to buy it via download but always get an error message.
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I had problems installing CoPilot from the danish website, and tried contacting their help-line...
Apparently, again I can only speak for the danish variant, the version on their website doesn't work for TD2. But HTC.com has a version under "support" that works beautifully with the TD2, and that's the one CoPilot's supporter told me to download.
So try and download that, and see if it works for you.
*fingers crossed*
Wulls,
I considered upgrading and checked it out on CoPilot's website only to discover that CP Live 8 is not compatible (either as a new download, or an upgrade) for TD2s or TP2s that came with the original 15-day trial version, even though the general compatibility chart states both handsets are compatible with CPL8.
So if yours, like mine, came with that trial version, then you will not be able to upgrade, which seems absolutely stupid to me.
I wonder however if you flashed a new ROM (most if not all of which wouldn't include to CP7 trial), then you be able to download it (CPL8) as a new instal (which costs just 3GBP more).
My first venture away from Tomtom (and I've regretted it for the most part)!
I forgot to mention I already purchased Copilot Live 7 for my Diamond 2 in May as no nav software came with it. Here is the reply from Alk when I explained this to them.
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
"I am confirming that indeed that the HTC Touch Diamond 2 without pre-installed copilot(trial version) will be able to upgrade copilot 8"
When I contacted them about not being able to download the upgrade They "think" that there is a problem with their server this is why I cannot download it, have been waiting two days for a reply
I dont have co-pilot7 pre installed and ive just brought co-pilot8 trying to install now.....
WORKING
Ive just got it working, no problems what so ever, guess u need to have a devise which didnt orginally have copilot pre installed
Lamsebamsen said:
I had problems installing CoPilot from the danish website, and tried contacting their help-line...
Apparently, again I can only speak for the danish variant, the version on their website doesn't work for TD2. But HTC.com has a version under "support" that works beautifully with the TD2, and that's the one CoPilot's supporter told me to download.
So try and download that, and see if it works for you.
*fingers crossed*
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is that V8 you got from there or V7 ?
i have writting to the danish support to get an answer if i have to pay or if i can update my V7 for free, havent got any answer yet.
wulls said:
I forgot to mention I already purchased Copilot Live 7 for my Diamond 2 in May as no nav software came with it. Here is the reply from Alk when I explained this to them.
Thank you for contacting CoPilot Technical Support.
"I am confirming that indeed that the HTC Touch Diamond 2 without pre-installed copilot(trial version) will be able to upgrade copilot 8"
When I contacted them about not being able to download the upgrade They "think" that there is a problem with their server this is why I cannot download it, have been waiting two days for a reply
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I can't download it either! Anyone managed to get the download working?
CerB said:
is that V8 you got from there or V7 ?
i have writting to the danish support to get an answer if i have to pay or if i can update my V7 for free, havent got any answer yet.
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It would have been version 8...
But I ended up finding a different sollution, since their support took ages to answer even the simplest of questions.
I had contact with them both by email and by phone...
It took almost 2½ weeks for me to get an answer on what to do, and that was after calling them.
I rarely use support/helplines, but when I do I expect to get a quick reply...
that got to be the dummest firm i ever did buy something from, my TD2 came with a CD with 15 days trial. i quickly buy the europe maps, now i cant upgrade to the newest V8, it says my product cant be upgraded. **** thats lame.
i will wait and see what their support says about that.
or els i have to move on to TOMTOM or something like that.
to bad my licens is only 3 months old........
I downloaded v8 from the UK website (I live in Germany and the German site doesn't as yet have v8 on offer). It took ages to download as the transfere speed never exceeded 42kb/sec, even though I have a DSL6000 line. But once I had all the files on the desktop it only took a minute or two to transfere to my SD card.
I have used it a few times to test on routes that I normally use for work and it works great. GPS aquisition is much faster than with my old TT6, and route planning is also very fast. Also, if you don't follow the turns that Co-Pilot suggests, it will very quickly re-plan a route for you.
Co-Pilot Live8 cost me €29.99 (£25) from the UK Co-Pilot site, which is amazingly cheap. For Co-Pilot 7 from the Germany site it would have cost me €70!! So if you are looking for a good, working, legal (NOT WAREZ!!) navi software then it would be worth taking a look at http://www.alk.eu.com/copilot/
I have this running on my Diamond 2. Works in Portrait and Landscape modes. I am very happy with it and would recommend anyone to at least have a look at the website I mentioned above. Sadly there is no trial version, which is offered by some other navi firms, such as Navigon (30 day trial of their latest software!!).
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I downloaded v8 from the UK website (I live in Germany and the German site doesn't as yet have v8 on offer). It took ages to download as the transfere speed never exceeded 42kb/sec, even though I have a DSL6000 line. But once I had all the files on the desktop it only took a minute or two to transfere to my SD card.
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Yes but how did you download it? I got sent the link to the site, but when I put the required details in it just keeps bouncing saying incorrect information - even though I'm using the exact same details they sent to me in their order confirmation!
Do you have a different URL to the one they sent in the email?
Guys, the version 7 software for the TD2 is the same in data and functionality as the new version 8
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Yes but how did you download it? I got sent the link to the site, but when I put the required details in it just keeps bouncing saying incorrect information - even though I'm using the exact same details they sent to me in their order confirmation!
Do you have a different URL to the one they sent in the email?
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You must be entering it in wrong, i did the same a few time dont copy and paste it type it in as its case sensitive
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Guys, the version 7 software for the TD2 is the same in data and functionality as the new version 8
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I download 7 and now ive got 8, theres loads of improvements....see there site.
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I download 7 and now ive got 8, theres loads of improvements....see there site.
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I have both the TD2-specific flavour of v7 CoPilot as well as version 8 in front of me.
Sure they have changed the menu slightly on v8, but TD2-version7 has all the same functions - local search, live weather, etc.. Also the TD2v7 maps I downloaded are same as the v8 maps.
Unless different country versions are different?... Who knows.
can someone upload the cab file from the 2577 folder ? would be fun to see what happens if i installed it.
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You must be entering it in wrong, i did the same a few time dont copy and paste it type it in as its case sensitive
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Finally got it. Wasn't entering the wrong info, just that their server was knackered / slow / down. After 20 mins of going in and trying again every couple of minutes, hey presto it actually connected and allowed the download!
Was talking to my friend at ALK who said they have been caught a bit short due to the shear popularity of their iPhone and Android releases - proving hugely popular, especially at the current price.
Co-Pilot 8
Abosolute bargain, just got it for my TD2 £25.99 off ALK website, works great and is slightly better than V7.
I purchased the jawbone era yesterday to use specifically with Vlingo. I get home and spend all night trying and re-trying to click the link onTHEIR WEBSITE to download for Android, only to find the link corrupted. Or, more like broken. I called customer service and to my surprise got an answer that for the time being Vlingo has decided to stop making their service available for Android. They said that hopefully they'll get the software issues resolved soon but there's no e t a.
I can't help but think that has something to do with their announcement to be exclusively preloaded on Sprint phones beginning with the galaxy s 2.
does anyone on here have the ability to post their version of Vlingo up for download for people like me?
many thanks,
Vicstarman
vicstarman said:
I purchased the jawbone era yesterday to use specifically with Vlingo. I get home and spend all night trying and re-trying to click the link onTHEIR WEBSITE to download for Android, only to find the link corrupted. Or, more like broken. I called customer service and to my surprise got an answer that for the time being Vlingo has decided to stop making their service available for Android. They said that hopefully they'll get the software issues resolved soon but there's no e t a.
I can't help but think that has something to do with their announcement to be exclusively preloaded on Sprint phones beginning with the galaxy s 2.
does anyone on here have the ability to post their version of Vlingo up for download for people like me?
many thanks,
Vicstarman
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Did you try getjar.com?
http://www.getjar.com/search-for-htc-sensation/?ref=0&lvt=&sid=b72dhio96b4vpa80&lang=en&query=vlingo
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Did you try getjar.com?
http://www.getjar.com/search-for-htc-sensation/?ref=0&lvt=&sid=b72dhio96b4vpa80&lang=en&query=vlingo
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Its also still available in the Amazon App Store.
http://amzn.to/e2viMo
Sent from my HTC Sensation 4G
Here you go, is this of any use to you.
Thanks a ton y'all!!!
Parmijo11 and others,
Really, thanks so much for your time and sharing / links etc.
What a delight to get such helpful answers on a forum, so quickly! XDA Dev really is the best group of tech heads out there. Pros!!
thanks a million. I was able to download with no problem from Amazon. NOW the moment(s) of truth will be to see if it works, how many glitches my phone actually causes, and most importantly, if I can get my Bluetooth to work instead of the phone's mic. If I have to use the phone's mic (or a wired headset) then Google Search voice commands work near flawlessly for me already. Though it is nice to have the InCar feature to read, safely, incoming texts.
THANK YOU!!!!
help! Vlingo can't "hear" me
works great.... except for one "tiny" issue (probably why vlingo pulled out for my device):
No voice commands! Vlingo isn't able to detect my voice for any features whatsoever. Not through the phone mic or a wired head set. I just get a red box with an "X" in it when I'm supposed to be speaking. And the large box that would read "Done" is grayed out and not responsive to touch.
Ideas?
How do I select Vlingo in my voice input settings?
Tried Settings - Voice Input and Output Setting...
No mention of choosing Google, Vlingo, or any other option.
And yet another....
Well, it appears Vlingo had good reason to hold off on the Sensation for the time being. GLITCHY! After 3 hard resets (one by taking battery out for a minute) I got the voice commands to work perfect. They when saying "send" for a test text msg, it said "Your message is sent", and the screen went to an animated "sending" message.... and stayed there.... locked there.
I hit home, then re clicked on Vlingo icon, reopened Vlingo, pressed InCar to go back in for another test... InCar is locked. Won't even go in at all.
I guess I'll just get what use I can out of it, and maybe they'll put out a new updated version for my phone that works flawlessly.
Thanks for your help people.
Cheers,
VS
I have version 3.0.4 of vlingo which also has vlingo in car, works perfect. I know that in order for it to work good you need to have the voice dialer installed.... on the sensation anyway. What version does everybody have? If I knew how to post apk's I would post it.
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I have version 3.0.4 of vlingo which also has vlingo in car, works perfect. I know that in order for it to work good you need to have the voice dialer installed.... on the sensation anyway. What version does everybody have? If I knew how to post apk's I would post it.
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Here is Voice Dialer.
If you have Vlingo 3.04 could you attach that. Obviously as long as its a free version
You do this by choosing "Reply" after this post then switching to "advanced" in the resulting "Reply to Thread" box and then "Manage Attachments" and upload the file as a zip
Here in the UK we don`t have access to Amazon App Store
Yes, the version I have is free.... I'm on the mobile site and tried attaching the aol but had trouble.... Maybe you could pm me with your email addy and I can send it to you that way and you could post it here? Otherwise I will try it when I get home tonight and go on my laptop.
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Yes, the version I have is free.... I'm on the mobile site and tried attaching the aol but had trouble.... Maybe you could pm me with your email addy and I can send it to you that way and you could post it here? Otherwise I will try it when I get home tonight and go on my laptop.
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Many thanks, PM sent
Dave.... apk sent. You might get it twice since I sent it about 1/2 hour ago and noticed it wasn't in my sent folder, please let me know when you get it.
dirtyhamster73 said:
Dave.... apk sent. You might get it twice since I sent it about 1/2 hour ago and noticed it wasn't in my sent folder, please let me know when you get it.
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Thanks Andrea all installed and working fine. I`ve attached it here for anybody else who might need it.
You're very welcome Dave! Thanks for posting the apk, I was having a hard time doing it from the mobile site. Hope this helps y'all!
Dirtyhamster / Dave, THANKS. Works flawlessly!!
didn't understand how to install a DPK... duh, figured it out. DL it on the phone, clicked, installed. Works completely perfectly!
What's interesting is that the version available as of today on Amazon is not even similar in many ways to this one. The layout is different, and the Amazon one crashed my phone completely. Uninstalled it.
Put yours on and in under a minute I was flawlessly voice controlling my phone 100% hands free. You guys are the best! I wish I could buy you a drink for real!
I needed this to work! I was distraught after investing in the Sensation and planning on being able to use Vlingo in the car for hands free.
Last test is to try it with the bluetooth headset. I JUST returned the Jawbone ERA thinking it was a hopeless cause. Thinking about saving a bunch of money and just getting the Blueant Q2 instead though. They both use Vlingo, so should work well.
Opinions?
Yaaaay Vicstarman! So happy it works for you!
I'm not familiar with the blueant q2 but I have the blueant s3 and I love it! It's the speaker system that clips on to the visor of the car....
I just wanted to mention this- To wake up vlingo in car you say out loud "hey, vlingo" and then it'll speak "what to you want to do"? ( in settings you can add your name and it'll say "what do you want to do vicstarman" ) She is very particular about the way you say "hey vlingo".... Took me a few tries to wake her up..... Maybe it's just my "Bahston" accent that she doesn't like
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didn't understand how to install a DPK... duh, figured it out. DL it on the phone, clicked, installed. Works completely perfectly!
What's interesting is that the version available as of today on Amazon is not even similar in many ways to this one. The layout is different, and the Amazon one crashed my phone completely. Uninstalled it.
Put yours on and in under a minute I was flawlessly voice controlling my phone 100% hands free. You guys are the best! I wish I could buy you a drink for real!
I needed this to work! I was distraught after investing in the Sensation and planning on being able to use Vlingo in the car for hands free.
Last test is to try it with the bluetooth headset. I JUST returned the Jawbone ERA thinking it was a hopeless cause. Thinking about saving a bunch of money and just getting the Blueant Q2 instead though. They both use Vlingo, so should work well.
Opinions?
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IMO I prefer Jawbone because of the noise assasin tech. BUT I also use my blueant S4 whenever I am in my truck. It's always on and that battery lasts about 2 weeks before I need to charge. Otherwise I use the era and have no problems with static or range as some are having.
I got my Jawbone Era for 80bux open box new. I know the q2 is almost half that but I do not like the earloop. Earloops don't work well with my glasses.
But I heard some like the blueant just as much as the jawbone. I also prefer the jawbone because of the good mytalk programs that can be installed.
nice one guys glad everything is working OK. Thanks go to Andrea for offering to share her version of the software.
Its working well for me too and doing everything I need
Aaaw, thank You Dave but You helped too..... If it wasn't for You the apk wouldn't have been posted since I was having trouble posting it. Nice team work!
help received for Vlingo de activation and restoration
davemazo said:
Thanks Andrea all installed and working fine. I`ve attached it here for anybody else who might need it.
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Thank you sooooo much! Vlingo disappeared today from my htc Sensation, and the qr code and download worked. I just had to de- select the tick in settings that won't let me download from sources that are not Android stores. You rock! Thanks for offering your help to the amazing xda community. Cheers, winnii
The Magic 2 looks fantastic, but before I go ahead and order one (probably with a China ROM), are there any reports on google pay compatibility?
Apparently it will not work on phones that are not "Play Protect certified", rooted, running a custom ROM, or "Are untested and haven’t been approved by Google".
:fingers-crossed:
Yes, google play will work.
Just go "huawei store" download and install "Google Play Store"
ps: I am use China local version of Magic2, 8G/128G/Red
For in store purchases, only MasterCards work unfortunately. When I tried adding American Express or Visa, it keeps asking me to contact my bank.
It works for me in the UK. Master debit and credit as well as Amex.
leedashone said:
Yes, google play will work.
Just go "huawei store" download and install "Google Play Store"
ps: I am use China local version of Magic2, 8G/128G/Red
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Hello
I have a questions for you
I don't understand Honor ...I was ready to buy the phone but than I asked to myself why MIx 3 has a much better use of the slider why there was no customization of the functionality of the slider or small menu , like Xiaomi?
It is so useful for e-payment, or to recall a frequent app, I asked to a seller in the shop he said me "they will implement" but how this seller can know it?
I just saw there is a new update of the MAGIC UI 2.0. did you know something?
I hope in the future they will implement it.....it is unbelivable.
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Hello
I have a questions for you
I don't understand Honor ...I was ready to buy the phone but than I asked to myself why MIx 3 has a much better use of the slider why there was no customization of the functionality of the slider or small menu , like Xiaomi?
It is so useful for e-payment, or to recall a frequent app, I asked to a seller in the shop he said me "they will implement" but how this seller can know it?
I just saw there is a new update of the MAGIC UI 2.0. did you know something?
I hope in the future they will implement it.....it is unbelivable.
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And what has that to do with this thread?
You have pasted this into three different threads, I get it, you want a slider with programmable slide action. Get the Mix then.
Huawei stated that more functionality would come to the slide function in future updates.
rfiore said:
Hello
I have a questions for you
I don't understand Honor ...I was ready to buy the phone but than I asked to myself why MIx 3 has a much better use of the slider why there was no customization of the functionality of the slider or small menu , like Xiaomi?
It is so useful for e-payment, or to recall a frequent app, I asked to a seller in the shop he said me "they will implement" but how this seller can know it?
I just saw there is a new update of the MAGIC UI 2.0. did you know something?
I hope in the future they will implement it.....it is unbelivable.
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Boom515 said:
Huawei stated that more functionality would come to the slide function in future updates.
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That's great. where did your read about it ?
thanks
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.po...-2-xiaomi-mi-mix-3-best-difference-vs.amphtml
So the Xiaomi has the better design subtleties and adds Qi wireless charging. The Honor wins in the camera department and its in-screen fingerprint scanner is the preferable option. Between the two handsets the actual motion of the sliding mechanism is too close to call – although the Xiaomi, when we saw it, was more customisable than the Honor (which, we're assured, will change via software updates).
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That's great. where did your read about it ?
thanks
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Boom515 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.po...-2-xiaomi-mi-mix-3-best-difference-vs.amphtml
So the Xiaomi has the better design subtleties and adds Qi wireless charging. The Honor wins in the camera department and its in-screen fingerprint scanner is the preferable option. Between the two handsets the actual motion of the sliding mechanism is too close to call – although the Xiaomi, when we saw it, was more customisable than the Honor (which, we're assured, will change via software updates).
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Thanks , it is really helpful. I hope it will be soon.
My best
LuckyLuke444 said:
It works for me in the UK. Master debit and credit as well as Amex.
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Luke which bank are you using? I had problems with the Chinese mi mix 2s and Google pay and since then I was like, never getting a Chinese version again. Cheers
I am with Metro Bank. Before the HM2, I used a Mi Mix 1 which also worked with Clydesdale. I switched to Metro 1.5 years ago, so I can't test them with the Honor.
I am not sure how the ROM version would prevent you from registering with certain banks - I always believed the device is trusted and either works or doesn't work at all.
LuckyLuke444 said:
I am with Metro Bank. Before the HM2, I used a Mi Mix 1 which also worked with Clydesdale. I switched to Metro 1.5 years ago, so I can't test them with the Honor.
I am not sure how the ROM version would prevent you from registering with certain banks - I always believed the device is trusted and either works or doesn't work at all.
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Not sure either but it gave me a headache... Google play was certified tho. I had to get the global version and sell the Chinese. Well.... haven't sell it yet... Bugger
So I now have my magic 2!
I love the design. It's all pretty nice and snappy. The in display fingerprint works well. The camera has left me pretty disappointed, as everyone else has been raving on about the performance. I'll make another post addressing that.
As far as google pay goes, I get the "Added features couldn't be set up" "To resolve this, you'll need to contact your bank." error when adding my Nationwide Visa card. Google support assured me that the bank just needs to "re-tokenize" my card. The bank of course had no idea what this meant, so I should have a new card in the post to try adding. I also haven't been able to turn on the contactless built in to the barclaycard app with an error CM2002 "Sorry, something went wrong". I'll update if I get a solution.
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So I now have my magic 2!
I love the design. It's all pretty nice and snappy. The in display fingerprint works well. The camera has left me pretty disappointed, as everyone else has been raving on about the performance. I'll make another post addressing that.
As far as google pay goes, I get the "Added features couldn't be set up" "To resolve this, you'll need to contact your bank." error when adding my Nationwide Visa card. Google support assured me that the bank just needs to "re-tokenize" my card. The bank of course had no idea what this meant, so I should have a new card in the post to try adding. I also haven't been able to turn on the contactless built in to the barclaycard app with an error CM2002 "Sorry, something went wrong". I'll update if I get a solution.
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Exactly what happened to me with the Mi Mix.... Bank couldn't see any problems with my card and it used to work with my previous phone. Hope you new card works. Drop us a post if its been solved
leedashone said:
Yes, google play will work.
Just go "huawei store" download and install "Google Play Store"
ps: I am use China local version of Magic2, 8G/128G/Red
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Hiya!
I just picked up the honor magic 2 from china and my phone does not have the 'huawei store'. it does however have an 'app gallery'. Are they the same thing?
Also when I search for 'google' or 'google play store', i get some google apps but not the 'google play store' or 'google play services.
When I try installing any of the apps it takes me to the browser and shows a tab that attempts to open play services but does nothing.
Please help.
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Hiya!
I just picked up the honor magic 2 from china and my phone does not have the 'huawei store'. it does however have an 'app gallery'. Are they the same thing?
Also when I search for 'google' or 'google play store', i get some google apps but not the 'google play store' or 'google play services.
When I try installing any of the apps it takes me to the browser and shows a tab that attempts to open play services but does nothing.
Please help.
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Yep that is the same thing.
If the Google play store isn't there, try installing it as an apk from apkmirror for example.
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Boom515 said:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.po...-2-xiaomi-mi-mix-3-best-difference-vs.amphtml
So the Xiaomi has the better design subtleties and adds Qi wireless charging. The Honor wins in the camera department and its in-screen fingerprint scanner is the preferable option. Between the two handsets the actual motion of the sliding mechanism is too close to call – although the Xiaomi, when we saw it, was more customisable than the Honor (which, we're assured, will change via software updates).
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Hmm the YouTube review I have watched all have said that the design on the Honor is the better.
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I'm sure which design is better if a matter of personal preference.
Leo_83 said:
Yep that is the same thing.
If the Google play store isn't there, try installing it as an apk from apkmirror for example.
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Hmm the YouTube review I have watched all have said that the design on the Honor is the better.
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I'm sure which design is better if a matter of personal preference.
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Yes when it comes to the esthetics but I think it hard to argue regarding the mechanical design. The design between the sliding parts has tighter tolerance on the Honor phone. For example the is a rather large gap between the phone and screen on the Mi mix. On the Honor there are no gaps because the parts that slide are more integrated together.
The phones are a bit different when it comes to the implementation of the sliding part. The Mi mix slides the screen down and the "phone and camera" stay still, while on the Honor the "phone and screen" slides down and the back with the camera stay still.
Edit: Found the video were I got this from, watch from 1:08 - 6:02
https://youtu.be/Pj12non7r6g
Hey everyone
I just heard about Huawei been a bit more relaxed about rooting their Mate 30 Pro.
At First I was like that is AWESOME, the idea of been able to use the Mate 30 Pro with pixel experience (my favourite custom Rom) sounds amazing.... best Pixel stock experience on a beast like Mate 30 would be epic.
Then I found a strange taste in my mouth. There would still be some draw backs. Thought I would list some concerns and people could answer some of those concerns.
(Note....each concern/question has a solution or comment I think about the issue.....this is just my view and not to be taken as the only view)
1. Lack of full potential from cameras on the back?
I know some custom ROM camera apps are pretty good l, but to really experience the best from the camera's you would have to have some access to l the Mate 30 Pro stock camera app package to allow.
A thought I had is that Huawei could make a APK that's a bit like Goodlock and this app would allow you to download the stock camera app and other stock apps that people may use on their Huawei devices.
2. LTE and 5G??
I can remember using my Samsung S7E with Pixel Experience but one of the draw backs was that I could get 4G but I didn't get the extra features like LTE, wifi calling, HD call quality ect. If this remained the case then this would be a major draw back to a 2019 flagship device.
Maybe Huawei could needed coding and solutions directly to custom Rom developers....or allow then to be a open source so every ROM devloper had access these features.
3. General Custom ROM glitches and bugs
We are all used to our ROMs having strange behaviours every now and ad gain but do we want these bugs on our £800+ smartphone that we use eveqersryday.
This solution seems obvious Huawei need to work closely with custom Rom developers and helping them Iron these issues out.
4. Some apps dont work on custom Roms no matter what.
Back to my S7e I was able to almost all of the apps on my phone thanks to magisk manager but some apps still had issues. My samsung gear app would pair with my gearfit 2 no matter what. It downloaded but it would not find any devices. I found a fix but that caused my Google to stop working, so had to put it back. This happened with other apps as well.
The only solution I can think of is app developers would have to made aware that mate 30 users could be using rooted devices with Huawei's blessing and ensure there apps work on rooted versions of the phone.
5. Is Warranty still safe.
If Huawei are actually cool with us rooting our P30 Pro then they need to put their money where their mouth is and allow this activity with their manufactures warranty, private insurance companies need to follow suit as well.
Huawei could give us manufactures warranty but with the condition that if possible we have to flash the stock firmware of the device before sending it out.
That's it....that's just s few of my thoughts and possible solutions and would love to hear what you guys think and if you have any worries or questions of your own? Maybe if we make enough noise Huawei will notice us and take our ideas and answer our questions themselves.
(Make it easier....put which number comment your answering to so we all have a better idea what's going on)
Keep it friendly guys remember these are mine and others thoughts.... none of us are implying that these thoughts are right.
By the way... I am a Note 9 user but I am really excited of the potential of Huawei been the ultimate custom ROM brand.
Official Pixel Experience is pretty much nill on Huawei Devices. I see the Honor 10 has
again been dropped.
When the Ban is lifted Huawei will lock the bootloader again no doubt.
they have changed their mind, they will not unlock the BL for the Mate 30.
the only place this device will sell well is China, they are screwed pretty much everywhere else.
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
Surrido said:
I just bought one in shanghai yesterday. Its a very neat and fast phone. especially the 40w charging is cool. you can watch percentages go up...
I asked for the 5G version but i was told its not availbale and should come November. I was wondering though if its already built in and just needs a software patch... like back then when Nvidia was reducing performace on Graphic cards by disabling shaders by firmware...
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I live in Germany. Cant test US Networks until January, so someone else needs to do that
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I would say most likely it works, as the China version covers pretty much all the network.
You could find out the specs from their website and check if the LTE bands covers T-Mobiles. It works on Bell's network though.
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Where you live? I just thinking to get one too but not sure china version it support USA TMobile LTE Network or not
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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I am in TX, I got Mate 30 Pro from China, and it works with T-mobile showing "4G" icon. The speed test result is like to my old iPhone 6.
By the way, I have 2 sim card, one is China Union (works on AT&T's network) which support VoLTE, the other is T-Mobile which does not.
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Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
paullu said:
Thanks for the reply. Also dou you install Google apps? If so can you confirm Google pay , YouTube ,Goole map are working?
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Play store, Google pay, gmail, map, YouTube, chrome, Android Auto can be installed and have no problem to log in to use. i have been play with my phone for a week, so far the noticable issues are Google pay that does not allow me to pay, and some of app like netflix, United airline, gasbuddy cannot install..
Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Does Google photos back up and work as normal?
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Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
o012 said:
Google photos Works fine for me (backup sync and share)
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Thank you I think I'm convinced
I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
https://youtu.be/6a8BkESzAXs
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I was trying to find a thread about the bootloader being unlocked on this phone and couldn't find one. I came across this video on YouTube where this guy turns on his phone and says his phone unlocked. He doesn't say how he did it but I'm thinking someone might want to contact him and ask him how he did it. About 2 minutes in he shows this
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Most likely a review unit like others have had, release software dosnt have OEM unlock option in developers, if something comes of the int. Version we may be able to get rebranding but has yet to be seen
He commented about it being a devkit under the comment by Markus Haier here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5pxYxPSbl_s and said he was going to make a video on it but still nothing.
@o012 Well my P30-Pro (VOG-L09) has OEM unlocking under developer options but haven't tried unlocking.
All works in canada except certain banking apps google backup netflix google pay androis assistant needs to be rebooted everytime. Rest all works fine including google photo backup
Has anyone installed a custom ROM and TWRP to it yet.
Could a Gapps package help the issues? Gapps include all the google services and system setting to keep google stable and updating.
Think Gapps could be installed via the phones built in bootloader??.
Google PlayStore compatible ?
Can be sideloaded the Google Playstore APK ? thanks
I'm asking because 2 different YouTuber reviewers reply with opposite answers:
Izami Gadget replies: Hi. Yes. Can install it with no problem. Same as another china phone that comes without GMS. can sideload the play store APK without a problem
Elsegood Michael replies: Not on the Chinese version no. You’ll have to wait to see if it’s released globally in the next couple of months
I'd like to know the same thing. Have ordered one from China. Should be with me by Tuesday (UK).
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I'm asking because 2 different YouTuber reviewers reply with opposite answers:
Izami Gadget replies: Hi. Yes. Can install it with no problem. Same as another china phone that comes without GMS. can sideload the play store APK without a problem
Elsegood Michael replies: Not on the Chinese version no. You’ll have to wait to see if it’s released globally in the next couple of months
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yeah. i hate this. its unbelievable how bad reviewers are these days.
from what I understand:
yes. you can side-load the Play Store. i've seen the Play Store installed on the phone.
unfortunately, you can download Gmail for example, but you cannot sign-into Gmail once you open the app.
thats why people are saying no Google Services.
thats how i understand it, hope it clears some things up for you.
also, you should look up all the ways to get Google Services on Huawei and Honor devices.
search "huawei honor google services".
people with these devices without Google Services shipped have been using a workaround for at least 2 years now.
some real capable people out there.
jook93 said:
I'd like to know the same thing. Have ordered one from China. Should be with me by Tuesday (UK).
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So have I. I'm sick in the head and have to stop!
You got for good price? The price has sky rocketed! Who from?
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So have I. I'm sick in the head and have to stop!
You got for good price? The price has sky rocketed! Who from?
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how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
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how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
karkid1 said:
how much did you end up paying I paid 12'100 yuan for 512gb
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May I ask where did you purchase yours from? Where is everybody purchasing theirs from if in the US?
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Im in Canada, I purchased through PDA plaza they have removed there sale price from the site but if you email them im sure they will honor it and they ship worldwide for reference I paid 2375 cdn
I'll find out when I receive mine on the 1st.
Button on the buy now waiting to see if gps can be installed
Well my Honor Magic V has arrived.
Who has some ideas of how to install Google services?
I've tried the Huawei mate x2 way but can't get the replacement backup.apk to install
If you have any questions about the phone I'll be happy to help
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Well my Honor Magic V has arrived.
Who has some ideas of how to install Google services?
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I've tried the Huawei mate x2 way but can't get the replacement backup.apk to install
If you have any questions about the phone I'll be happy to help
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Question where did you purchase your Honor Magic V from? I am looking to purchase mine soon and looking for reputable buyer and faster shipping.
Have you tried these two versions below. I remember when I had my Mate X2 I had installed it using the below methods.
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well that sucks.. I also saw one of the review videos where the lay store was installed but it would quit when you tried to open.. Its a deal braker since I need some work related apps. Will keep my oppo find n...
Yes I used the same on my mate x2. Using the above method you can install from the backup but when opening the G (lzplay.helper) it doesn't install gms just error.
I purchased mine from Trinity Electronics Hong Kong. I've used them a couple of times and they are very quick at replying and sending. Like any 3rd party seller there is a mark up on price. I don't mind paying a bit extra for peace of mind.
how are push notifications ?
Google Play Store can Install but not Work !!
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from what I understand:
yes. you can side-load the Play Store. i've seen the Play Store installed on the phone.
unfortunately, you can download Gmail for example, but you cannot sign-into Gmail once you open the app.
thats why people are saying no Google Services.
thats how i understand it, hope it clears some things up for you.
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tried to tell you all
Does Facebook, YouTube, Twitter work?
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Does Facebook, YouTube, Twitter work?
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Facebook and twitter work fine as you don't need Google services for them to work. For YouTube I've been using Vanced for years as I like it better than the normal YouTube app