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for all german buyers

fyi:
just saw, you can order the mix3 now online at mediamarkt/saturn

Yea. But only the 6/128 one.. or how i’d Call it: the Harz4 version. Got my Palace Edition last week in Shenzhen, flashed the Xiaomi.eu Rom and all is working great - even Google Pay. Still the only option for those preferring more ram.

Savoury said:
Yea. But only the 6/128 one.. or how i’d Call it: the Harz4 version. Got my Palace Edition last week in Shenzhen, flashed the Xiaomi.eu Rom and all is working great - even Google Pay. Still the only option for those preferring more ram.
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yeah the 6/128 is the global one, there is no other global

Savoury said:
Yea. But only the 6/128 one.. or how i’d Call it: the Harz4 version. Got my Palace Edition last week in Shenzhen, flashed the Xiaomi.eu Rom and all is working great - even Google Pay. Still the only option for those preferring more ram.
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How did you get GPay working? I thought if your bootloader is unlocked, Google Pay can't work?
Thanks in advance for your feedback

Drag-On said:
How did you get GPay working? I thought if your bootloader is unlocked, Google Pay can't work?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
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It works on unlocked bootloader but you need to make sure safety net passes

Drag-On said:
How did you get GPay working? I thought if your bootloader is unlocked, Google Pay can't work?
Thanks in advance for your feedback
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eu roms has safenet passed in their builds so no problems

Savoury said:
Yea. But only the 6/128 one.. or how i’d Call it: the Harz4 version. Got my Palace Edition last week in Shenzhen, flashed the Xiaomi.eu Rom and all is working great - even Google Pay. Still the only option for those preferring more ram.
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Can you check for me, whether you are able to save netflix and/or prime videos offline in that?
I had an unsolvable issue on my old phone with unlocked loader, so i was not able to use the offline functions of mentioned streaming apps

Bought the Mi Mix 3 with the 19% Super Bowl discount and receive the phone yesterday

SirPhilippF said:
Bought the Mi Mix 3 with the 19% Super Bowl discount and receive the phone yesterday
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did it work?
wanted to do the same but it said
“only for on stock items“
and the phone was not on stock directly, so i didnt order :crying:

random_crit said:
did it work?
wanted to do the same but it said
“only for on stock items“
and the phone was not on stock directly, so i didnt order :crying:
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It's a long story! I tried it directly at 4 am and it didn't work. In the morning a have heard that there had some technical issus. I opened a complain at Media Markt and after around two weeks they gave me the abalitiy to order the phone with -19%

Mate 30 Pro and custom ROM's

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

paullu said:
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

paullu said:
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 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.

paullu said:
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.

chenydx said:
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?

jbreaz said:
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 pay or any other payments apps don't work with OnePlus 8!!!

There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/g...lus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/

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There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
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I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho

IN2015
Raiz said:
I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho [/QUOTE
My Oneplus 8 is EU Version (IN2013) -
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I live in the UK and Google pay works I use it every day.

savvasfk said:
Raiz said:
I've heard something similar with one person in EU try to use Google pay with the Chinese version (IN2010). Do you have this version? If yes it would be a hardware problem.
Have a nice day tho [/QUOTE
My Oneplus 8 is EU Version (IN2013) -
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Well that's weird, this may be a software problem after all. On my side I can't help you any further since I don't use Google Pay, so I don't know those issues. Good luck with that man
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Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro
maxal said:
I live in the UK and Google pay works I use it every day.
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What model you have Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro. Because there is a problem at Oneplus8.

savvasfk said:
What model you have Oneplus8 or Oneplus8 pro. Because there is a problem at Oneplus8.
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I have the Oneplus 8

I have been using google pay a couple times a week with my T-mobile variant (IN2017) Try to reset everything. clear cache and storage of google pay and remove and re-add the card you're trying to use.

There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/google-pay-payments-dont-work-with-one-plus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/

I live in the US and have the T-Mobile OnePlus 8, Google pay works consistently well for me too.

No problem also for me in France IN2013

savvasfk said:
There is a serious proplem at Oneplus 8 phone with Google pay and other apps payment.The card is registered and ready to use.When you hold the phone to the terminal it takes a number of seconds for the blue tick to appear by which time the terminal doesn't process the payment.
Is this Hardware or Software issue? Its humiliating when someone go to pay and the phone payment (NFC and apps payment) cannot be made and you don't have any other payment method (physical card or cash money) Pls help..
There is already a bug report in Oneplus community. https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/g...lus-8.1239263/ , https://forums.oneplus.com/threads/nfc-problem.1224052/
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Is your phone rooted?..from what I understand Google Pay won't work if there is root.

Use Google Pay daily, with my T-Mo OP8

Honestly, I've found pay to be hit or miss depending on the phone and the card scanner. It works on my op8 pretty reliably even with root. You have to use magisk hide if rooted.

I tried to use Google Pay last week, and it wouldn't do anything. I thought maybe I hadn't finished enabling my card for Google Pay since getting the OP8. I checked today and discovered NFC was turned off. [emoji2357]

Natwest web browsing as a platform

Yo!
So Ive seen various posts regarding banking apps that work / don't work. I don't really think its to much of an issue personally however we all have different expectations/wants/needs.
My main bank is Natwest and the joint account is with Barclays. My banking needs tends to be check pay, pay bills & hope I can last the month with what I have left but other than that, that's banking done for me until the whole thing starts again with the next pay.
So really what I want to know is, how do you see this impacting on Huawei, I mean is the whole 'worry' for their customers souly relaying on banking apps? Can people not just use the mobile browser? Natwest mobile site VS app is very similar in my opinion. and Barclays I tend not to worry about as my wife 'handles that part'.
I notice weekly the huge updates on app gallery and then petal search. So who knows whats out next, Im a huge Huawei fan boy, I got my mate out in china to pick me up a matepad pro pre-UK launch legit because I thought the design was outstanding and for me the concern of apps wasn't even a thought! Ive had a couple of people offer to put GMS on it but really I don't need it, Who needs a platform that'll drain the hell outta my battery!
SO these are the ones that appear to offer the full service from other threads that I've found on here.
Tesco
First Direct
Halifax
Lloyds TSB
Nationwide
Santander
HSBC
Monzo
Anyways I appreciate your inputs/criticisms
Scott

I use Halifax and lloyds for my personal banking and have not had any issue with them as they phone cloned over. Also they work on the Aurora store i have found. But my credit card is with Barclays and is only really used for work. I haven't had an issue using the browser for it.

dw9075n said:
I use Halifax and lloyds for my personal banking and have not had any issue with them as they phone cloned over. Also they work on the Aurora store i have found. But my credit card is with Barclays and is only really used for work. I haven't had an issue using the browser for it.
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Im hoping Barclays pull their finger out soon!

Hey just saw this thread. I Installed G services using a youtube guide on a Mediapad M6. Everything seems to be working completely fine including the natwest app, I have not tried to transfer any money but the app loads fine, logs in, doesn't crash and is fully functional. Am considering getting a p40 pro but need the natwest app. Do you think it will work as this method for getting G services on the phone is said to work for P40 pro too?.... https://youtu.be/pdgGkHEe7V4

bank of scotland works also, use it every day

EatSleepTechRepeat said:
Im hoping Barclays pull their finger out soon!
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In fairness i don't mind using the web browser for one bank.

sere83 said:
Hey just saw this thread. I Installed G services using a youtube guide on a Mediapad M6. Everything seems to be working completely fine including the natwest app, I have not tried to transfer any money but the app loads fine, logs in, doesn't crash and is fully functional. Am considering getting a p40 pro but need the natwest app. Do you think it will work as this method for getting G services on the phone is said to work for P40 pro too?.... https://youtu.be/pdgGkHEe7V4
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if it works on the m6 I cant see why it wouldn't , I don't think that id be confident of installing it though, theres another user on this page called Linux25 who has made reference to this app before, I just don't know how safe it is and would it affect my warranty?

JaiHamilton88 said:
bank of scotland works also, use it every day
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did you phone clone it across, or did you get it via a third party? or the new 'petal search'

EatSleepTechRepeat said:
did you phone clone it across, or did you get it via a third party? or the new 'petal search'
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its on the Aurora store.

Question Honor Magic V Google PlayStore compatible

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?

lawtq said:
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

karkid1 said:
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.
GMS Tutorial-
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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?

ajschill77 said:
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