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I ordered a new phone and just spotted that its "CN Ver. with flashed OS":
1. Do I need to worry?
2. Does that mean I lose the Widevine and Google Pay support?
3. Can I reset manually reset the phone to "stock" international version (just in case it comes with a virus etc.)?
I think it's T-mobile Variant
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schmoo said:
I ordered a new phone and just spotted that its "CN Ver. with flashed OS":
1. Do I need to worry?
2. Does that mean I lose the Widevine and Google Pay support?
3. Can I reset manually reset the phone to "stock" international version (just in case it comes with a virus etc.)?
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I assume they mean a custom ROM (flashed by the user). All ROMs are "flashed". How else would it get on the phone?
1. Probably not.
2. You don't "lose" Widevine. It drops Widevine status from L1 to L3. Which means Netflix reduces the video resolution from 720p to 480p (and apparently also some other video services like Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO). Widevine L1 status is restored if you return the phone to stock condition and relock the bootloader.
I don't know about Google Pay on a custom ROM, but it works fine on the stock ROM with root.
3. Yes.
redpoint73 said:
I assume they mean a custom ROM (flashed by the user). All ROMs are "flashed". How else would it get on the phone?
1. Probably not.
2. You don't "lose" Widevine. It drops Widevine status from L1 to L3. Which means Netflix reduces the video resolution from 720p to 480p (and apparently also some other video services like Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO). Widevine L1 status is restored if you return the phone to stock condition and relock the bootloader.
I don't know about Google Pay on a custom ROM, but it works fine on the stock ROM with root.
3. Yes.
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This is actually from eGlobalCentral who are basically a Chinese seller, but with depots in Europe...
(So suspect they are taking stock CN phones and flashing with the international stock ROM - but who knows)
As long as I can "reinstall" the international version + boot loader (and re-lock) without any limitations compared to the official version (auto updates, full google pay etc.) I can stop my worrying...
schmoo said:
This is actually from eGlobalCentral who are basically a Chinese seller, but with depots in Europe...
(So suspect they are taking stock CN phones and flashing with the international stock ROM - but who knows)
As long as I can "reinstall" the international version + boot loader (and re-lock) without any limitations compared to the official version (auto updates, full google pay etc.) I can stop my worrying...
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I think you're fine! Granted they don't send you some clone device and it's REAL OnePlus hardware. The MSM tools that are floating around here on XDA will restore the device to stock and lock the bootloader for you, so no worries there, just make sure to use the correct MSM tool for the device you end up with.
Side note, I notice for me anyway that the MSM tool only flashes one partition, it's a good idea to do a local upgrade from the phone itself after using the MSM tool, just in case.
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I think you're fine! Granted they don't send you some clone device and it's REAL OnePlus hardware. The MSM tools that are floating around here on XDA will restore the device to stock and lock the bootloader for you, so no worries there, just make sure to use the correct MSM tool for the device you end up with.
Side note, I notice for me anyway that the MSM tool only flashes one partition, it's a good idea to do a local upgrade from the phone itself after using the MSM tool, just in case.
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There won't be any issues with fake hardware (have used the site a few times before) - they are just poor at communicating when an item is in stock in Europe versus in stock in China (with the extra delay of it being shipped to Europe warehouse) - but they consistently have excellent prices.
(with all the delays I might just go straight to the Q beta!!!)
Thanks all!
Please share your experience
Hello, hope everything went well with your oneplus device?
Did you manage to install oxygen os on it? Did everything else worked will like playstore and all?
Please share your experience, I am looking to buy one from eglobalcentraluk, any information will be appreciated.
Kind Regards,
Naveed
schmoo said:
I ordered a new phone and just spotted that its "CN Ver. with flashed OS":
1. Do I need to worry?
2. Does that mean I lose the Widevine and Google Pay support?
3. Can I reset manually reset the phone to "stock" international version (just in case it comes with a virus etc.)?
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i think the CN version you're talking to is the CHINA VARIANT GM1910 ??? these variants have hydrogen OS installed out of the box,,
but there are some sellers who tampered it and install Oxygen OS then reseal it ... JUst like mine,, Im from the Philippines and i opt to buy a GM1910 china variant FLASHED with global rom (OXYGEN OS) because of the GOLD WHITE COLOR
and because it's now in OXYGEN os, it has all the GOOGLE PLAY SERVICES installed. and lastly,, the WIDEVINE L1 is still intact.. you will only loose it if you unlock its bootloader...
GM1910 is the Chinese variant OnePlus 7 Pro running HydrogenOS (with GM21 build tag).
It is possible to flash both GM21AA (global) and GM21BA (EU) OxygenOS firmware on top of the HydrogenOS using the Local Upgrade method.
Bootloader unlocking is not necessary for switching to OxygenOS.
After conversion, you'll get OTA update from the respective branch.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=79535181&postcount=2
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Yea, all was good came re-flashed with Oxygen - will probably do a hard reset once Oxygen 10 is final.
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Yea, all was good came re-flashed with Oxygen - will probably do a hard reset once Oxygen 10 is final.
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Did you have to reinstall google apps?
Hi guys,
So I got the chinese variant of the OnePlus 9 - LE2110. It came with a global Rom already installed. I'm currently on os 11.2.2.2 LE25DA.
I've been reading through the forums and I'm not sure what I need to download exactly to get this over to EU Rom. I think I also saw that I need to let this update first as it's prompting me to install 11.2.7.7. Things are changing so fast with this phone in terms of recent otas and root options that I'm concerned I'll use a dated method that could brick my phone.
Does someone know what file I need to flash on this and how? Also should I upgrade first. At the moment I'm downloading a zip of this but I'm not sure if this is correct :
11.2.6.6
OnePlus9Oxygen_22.E.09_GLO_0090_2105252341
Thanks in advance for any help or pointers
chinbags said:
Hi guys,
So I got the chinese variant of the OnePlus 9 - LE2110. It came with a global Rom already installed. I'm currently on os 11.2.2.2 LE25DA.
I've been reading through the forums and I'm not sure what I need to download exactly to get this over to EU Rom. I think I also saw that I need to let this update first as it's prompting me to install 11.2.7.7. Things are changing so fast with this phone in terms of recent otas and root options that I'm concerned I'll use a dated method that could brick my phone.
Does someone know what file I need to flash on this and how? Also should I upgrade first. At the moment I'm downloading a zip of this but I'm not sure if this is correct :
11.2.6.6
OnePlus9Oxygen_22.E.09_GLO_0090_2105252341
Thanks in advance for any help or pointers
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Achieved it - as another user posted in another post. Set your device to EU before you update in the oxygen updater app.
But what was not mentioned is If you are just setting up, you also need to allow advanced settings in the updater. Otherwise I was getting a warning message telling me I have selected the wrong device.
Just updated using the updater with the device set to EU and I have BA version
Hey! I'm in the same spot as you were, but I updated it to 11.2.7.7.LE25DA. I also have the CN version. Do I have to wait to the next update to move from global to EU, or is there any option to change it now?
Thanks!
alex7171 said:
Hey! I'm in the same spot as you were, but I updated it to 11.2.7.7.LE25DA. I also have the CN version. Do I have to wait to the next update to move from global to EU, or is there any option to change it now?
Thanks!
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That was my understanding. However I've been having reception issues that I did not have with a CN huaweii I had before this phone so I'm thinking it might be the EU rom I flashed, which would be odd as I'm in Ireland.
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Anyway, even though I changed my phone from oneplus 9 (eu) to just oneplus 9 in the updater, I am prompted to download 11.2.7.7 - even though that's what I'm currently on.
Anyone know if this is just the global version of 11.2.7.7? This would mean I would not have to wait for the next update though.
chinbags said:
That was my understanding. However I've been having reception issues that I did not have with a CN huaweii I had before this phone so I'm thinking it might be the EU rom I flashed, which would be odd as I'm in Ireland.
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Regarding the reception issues, bugs are always possible, or maybe the antenna isn't as strong as your previous phone. From https://www.kimovil.com/ I can see that your Chinese variant should be perfectly fine in Ireland. I would recommend that you reach out to oneplus support, what you've done so far is not breaching warranty restrictions.
Otherwise the "nuclear option" is to use an msm tool to reset your device, including the "modem" (or EFS?) partition which controls certain hardware-related functionality. This is because I'm quite certain they don't change when flashing any of the standard update images (not even a "full" update). Not sure an msm tool is available for your Chinese hardware variant. This is also becoming more risky and not sure how desperate you are.
chinbags said:
Anyway, even though I changed my phone from oneplus 9 (eu) to just oneplus 9 in the updater, I am prompted to download 11.2.7.7 - even though that's what I'm currently on.
Anyone know if this is just the global version of 11.2.7.7? This would mean I would not have to wait for the next update though.
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You said yourself that you're running EU version but have set the app to check for "global", so I'm a bit confused by your confusion. If you want to stay on eu branch, then tell the app that your device is eu.
laasworld said:
Regarding the reception issues, bugs are always possible, or maybe the antenna isn't as strong as your previous phone. From https://www.kimovil.com/ I can see that your Chinese variant should be perfectly fine in Ireland. I would recommend that you reach out to oneplus support, what you've done so far is not breaching warranty restrictions.
Otherwise the "nuclear option" is to use an msm tool to reset your device, including the "modem" (or EFS?) partition which controls certain hardware-related functionality. This is because I'm quite certain they don't change when flashing any of the standard update images (not even a "full" update). Not sure an msm tool is available for your Chinese hardware variant. This is also becoming more risky and not sure how desperate you are.
You said yourself that you're running EU version but have set the app to check for "global", so I'm a bit confused by your confusion. If you want to stay on eu branch, then tell the app that your device is eu.
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Cheers, thanks for all that info. I may just live with it, I don't think it's bad enough to warrant messing around with MSM tools. The reception issues seems to only happen when I'm travelling across the county and probably switching towers.
Sorry if my post is a little confusing. What I'm trying to say is I'm having reception issues while on EU rom. So I thought if I change back to global rom this might fix the reception issue. I thought I could only do this if there was an update available. I changed my phone to global on the update and it says there is an update available even though it's the same software version, that's all.
Do you think changing back to Global could fix it?
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Do you think changing back to Global could fix it?
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I see, I highly doubt it, but it's a low-risk experiment and only a bit of fuss waiting for the download and update, so probably worth a shot. Not to mention the fuss to come back to eu version if it didn't help.
And to be clear about the app, I guess the app was then just telling you about the latest relevant image matching your preference, the "advanced mode" should probably be turned off once you've settled on the region of choice. It's only giving you persistent notifications, so it's not helpful and also quite distracting in the long term.
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I see, I highly doubt it, but it's a low-risk experiment and only a bit of fuss waiting for the download and update, so probably worth a shot. Not to mention the fuss to come back to eu version if it didn't help.
And to be clear about the app, I guess the app was then just telling you about the latest relevant image matching your preference, the "advanced mode" should probably be turned off once you've settled on the region of choice. It's only giving you persistent notifications, so it's not helpful and also quite distracting in the long term.
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thanks, and yes regarding the app, I thought it was prompting me to install the same version of the software but for the global variant, this is not the case if you try it locally. I saw an option to flash it via the root method but this required twrp. Trying to install twrp at the moment but having an issue with the boot twrp.img command. anyway, if there's an easier way any pointers would be great but thanks for your help.
I'm also thinking if my connection issue persists I will get in touch with oneplus like you said - this is not an issue I should be having with this caliber of a phone.
If I get the global rom on, and make the same journey to test it, I will circle back here to let you know how I got on.
Cheers
What are the differences between the global and EU roms? Are there any benefits to using one over the other?
Superguy said:
What are the differences between the global and EU roms? Are there any benefits to using one over the other?
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Not a lot, if any. On DA I'm getting the odd one plus notification from the updater or cloud services that I didn't get from EU. Otherwise it's the same rom. I'm testing the different variants to see if it makes any difference to signal strength (which it doesn't by the way).
I'm likely to revert back to EU rom because they say updates are quicker for it and 'should' be better in terms of gdpr issues. But they're basically the same (from what I can see).
So, just to be sure. Now that 11.2.8.8 has been released, I have to switch my phone in Oxygen Updater to EU version and full update? That's it?
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BEFORE converting your device, RECORD YOUR IMEI!
There have been a lot of reports by those attempting to convert from CN to WW that they missed a step and wiped their IMEI. Somehow, the same users have no box or stickers that tell them their old IMEI. Write down your IMEI before you flash...
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(Un)lock Bootloader / Root
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Asus ROG phone 5: unlock bootloader and root guide
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Rooting the ROG Phone 5 - my notes
I just received my ROG Phone 5 today and rooted it using Magisk. These are my notes. (I like to keep rooting notes for each device in case I ever need to check how I did it or repeat the process.) If you are already familiar with rooting a device...
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Boot / DTBO Images [Root / Stock] - 5 / Pro / Ultimate (NOT S)
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ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | New Firmware WW-18.0840.2109.188 | WW RAW & ROOT Images
Model - ROG Phone 5 Ultimate (Possibly ROG Phone 5 as well see here ) 2021/11/05 Version Name - WW-18.0840.2109.188 Release Date - 2021/11/05 OTA Download Link - Download RAW Download Link - PENDING Stock Boot Image - Download Magisk Patched...
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[CN/WW] Magisk Patched Boot images for ROG 5S / pro
I extracted the firmware for 5S / pro, and patched them myself with two different versions of magisk, I'll keep them updated as frequent as I can. Stock images also provided in case someone sh*t themselves. Note: As of Dec 2 2021，_Stable release...
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Update / Restore
New firmware "keep root" WW-18.0840.2103.26
Okay so I went to the Asus website https://www.asus.com/supportonly/ROG%20Phone%205%20(ZS673KS)/HelpDesk_Download/ Got the latest firmware which is the most recent one for this month with the latest security patch. I remember doing this method...
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Bypass "System update failed" - Update w/ Fastboot
Update notifications appeared, the update was recognized, but it failed instantly. I have since resolved the error by flashing a raw firmware without a wipe. This post is for archival purposes or simply an alternative installation method...
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RAW Firmware Collection and Guide
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Convert / Repair
Repair ROG Phone 5 ZS673KS through edl firmware, no need to unlock Bootloader to modify COUNTRY CN to WW
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Repair your ASUS ROG Phone 5 with EDL mode
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Asus Resources
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Service Guide and Maintenance
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Commands / Mods / Apps
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ASUS ROG Phone 5 working on Verizon (US)
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Known working / not working magisk mods
Just wanted to share with y'all my experience I currently have my ROG Phone 5 WW ver setup with Magisk 23000 and BL unlocked, since there's no TWRP & Decryption & Kernel available yet, the amount of mods I can get working is pretty limited Here's...
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Magisk module YouTube vanced dark.
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Download Google Camera/G-cam for Asus ROG Phone 5
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VOLTE / VOWiFi
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Anyone having issues with VoWiFi NA version?
I just got the NA version of the ROG Phone 5 and sadly I cannot get VoWiFi working on TMobile. Sadly I'm in an area where I don't get the best signal and it's extremely important for this feature to work. Especially considering I spent 1k+ for...
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Problem with Asus volte App
I've been trying to enable VoWifi by default but for whatever reason I cannot permanently enable it. I even unlocked bootloader and installed root but still no luck. I have been trying to enable VoWifi using the AsusVolte app but the app doesn't...
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Rog Phone 5 EU version voLTE WiFi Calling
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Rog Phone 5 VOLTE
Hi I'm trying to use volte on Rog 5 but having no luck. I'm based in the UK on the EE Network. I've activated advanced LTE calling in settings, which is VOLTE, I've restarted the device, taken the SIM out and put back in, but volte still isn't...
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ROG PHONE 5 VOLTE...Need Help!!!
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Request for help to successfully activate VoLTE/VoWiFi in Australia
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[MOD-ish] AsusVoLTE w/ Root Fix
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Questions & Answers
Does ROG Phone 5 came with pre-installed screen protector?
Does ROG Phone 5 came with pre-installed screen protector? Thanks in advance.
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Sim recognition issue
Owned the phone for about a month now. Phone was working perfectly fine for the majority of this time. I use 2 different sims and they were both working smoothly until recently. A few days ago, I woke up and the phone wouldn't recognize the Sim...
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Gboard & some apps always revert to default settings
Is anyone know why gboard and a couple of my apps revert back to their settings to default? My ROG Phone 5 is no root, bootloader locked, and every permission on the apps setting is allowed I even uninstall gboard via adb and re-download via...
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Help - Game Genie interfering with other floating app
Hi, I am new the ROG phones and to game genie. I do like a lot of the features that game genie offers. I noticed that when I turn game genie on, for my particular game, then my floating icon for another app that I use (an autotapping app)...
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Notification issues with watch gt2
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Keep Rog Vision on always even when screen off?
Hi i just got my Rog Ultimate and its a fab phone. The Rog vision display is a great party trick but i dont see an option to keep it always on. It goes off once the screen gos off :( Is there anyway i can keep it always on?
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twistedumbrella I just want to let you know I appreciate all the work you do in this forum. This post will safe many people quite a bit a time. Now you just need to become a mod so you can sticky.
Thank you!
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twistedumbrella I just want to let you know I appreciate all the work you do in this forum. This post will safe many people quite a bit a time. Now you just need to become a mod so you can sticky.
Thank you!
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Thanks. I'm sure things will get more organized as the section grows, but the mods have it under control. They're a good group.
May I ask, this phone can unlock bootloader for only one time?
In my country several importers sell Tencent ww flashed.
I think they relocked bootloader after ww flashed, so those phones are unable to unlock bootloader again?
(I read here no free/public edl unbrick available yet.)
ps000000 said:
May I ask, this phone can unlock bootloader for only one time?
In my country several importers sell Tencent ww flashed.
I think they relocked bootloader after ww flashed, so those phones are unable to unlock bootloader again?
(I read here no free/public edl unbrick available yet.)
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One of the major risks of buying a converted model is the risk that the bootloader cannot be unlocked. Currently, there is no workaround for it.
Added the VO(Data) threads to the QA post, even though results vary. These threads have some of the most traffic for the device.
It will be interesting to see how much actually changes in the 5s.
Until the information is proven to be different, no separate sections will be added. Please remember to double check things are compatible before flashing anything meant for a different generation.
Thank you, Just stumbled upon this amazing thread!
Cheers and Thank you for the hardwork!
This thread should be made sticky @Oswald Boelcke
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This thread should be made sticky @Oswald Boelcke
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^^This has been accomplished by @jerryhou85
Hi I'm about to purchase a rog 5s tencent model I have a few questions ,
1.how do I convert it into ww ? Does it require unlocking the boot loader ?
2. I would like to convert it to ww version , will I face any issue of fingerprint or any other issue?
3.if I decide not to convert how to remove all the bloatware (Chinese apps/ads and popup)
Thanks in advance cheers
Arevis said:
Hi I'm about to purchase a rog 5s tencent model I have a few questions ,
1.how do I convert it into ww ? Does it require unlocking the boot loader ?
2. I would like to convert it to ww version , will I face any issue of fingerprint or any other issue?
3.if I decide not to convert how to remove all the bloatware (Chinese apps/ads and popup)
Thanks in advance cheers
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Usually, this is where I would link to this thread. Since you're already here, though, why not take a minute and read through it.
No more booting possible, only the android logo flashes briefly, also no restart bootloader or recovery mode possible! what can I do?? thanks
MG4711 said:
No more booting possible, only the android logo flashes briefly, also no restart bootloader or recovery mode possible! what can I do?? thanks
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This isn't the place to ask. Try one of the threads in the first / second post.
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This isn't the place to ask. Try one of the threads in the first / second post.
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Im so sorry, but im getting a ROG 5s Tencent edition and i want to install global rom, but i literally have no idea where to start. Is it possible if not too much trouble, if someone could give me a step by step. I know im asking a bit but i would appreciate any help
Look in the first post.
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Look in the first post.
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I can see all the forums for different things but i dont know where to start. Like if there was something that was like "Step 1 download this file, step 2 run this program" im just new to converting phones, ive hacked switch's and such but i had a guide to help me lol
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I can see all the forums for different things but i dont know where to start. Like if there was something that was like "Step 1 download this file, step 2 run this program" im just new to converting phones, ive hacked switch's and such but i had a guide to help me lol
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Did you join a forum, go to the first pinned thread, and say "post me a guide right here" or did you have to find the guide? This thread is a collection of guides.
twistedumbrella said:
Did you join a forum, go to the first pinned thread, and say "post me a guide right here" or did you have to find the guide? This thread is a collection of guides.
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I just found this and im kind of confused where to look, im really sorry for the annoyance im just so lost :/
Good morning
So I've a xiaoxin pad 11 pro:
Model: tb-j706f
android version: 10
software version: tb-_706f_rf01_201229
ROM: TB-J706F_S240073_201229_ROW
kernel: 4.14.117 from 2020
Widevine: L1
And I whant to update to TB-J706F_S620150_211226_ROW. So my questions are many
-Can i use lenovo sofware to update?
-Do i need to lock or unlock oem bootloader from settings?
-Can only be done using QFIL or other softwares?
-Do i need to find out if it's region lock?
-How to backup this img, if everything goes wrong?
-Do i have to install the original chinese version, or can i just update the international one?
I see alot of threats talking about going from international to chinese, but I like to have play store and keepping widevine lv.1. Without having to do a lot of "work".
I've tried to use the OTA function, but downloads the update (just after my current version) it restart's and gets to the lenovo logo on the screen and reboots. Like a boot loop. I've to manually shutdown the tablet and it's back to normal.
After readding this forum, i still dont see a uniform way to update this device, and more importantly a easy way to do it. Can all of you help me?
- yes
- no
- yes
- even CN versions can be flashed with global rom
- you could still flash an img you download online if something wrongs happen
- it's on your own, if you have L1 with global unless you want latest updates no need to go CN, stay global.
if OTA update doesn't work maybe reset the device or even flash the newest rom available from lolinet then update with OTA.
@melones22 Thanks for the aswers.
Do you know if i download the newest global rom from lolinet, and force install, if i keep my lv1?
if you relock bootloader, likely. personally with natsafety patch + hde etc still l3
be absolute sure that you didn’t modified anything else than flashing before relocking
front3 said:
Good morning
So I've a xiaoxin pad 11 pro:
Model: tb-j706f
android version: 10
software version: tb-_706f_rf01_201229
ROM: TB-J706F_S240073_201229_ROW
kernel: 4.14.117 from 2020
Widevine: L1
And I whant to update to TB-J706F_S620150_211226_ROW. So my questions are many
-Can i use lenovo sofware to update?
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Yes, but I nver used it
front3 said:
-Do i need to lock or unlock oem bootloader from settings?
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If you flash stock ROMs CN or Global you do NOT need to unlock bootloader
front3 said:
-Can only be done using QFIL or other softwares?
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To flash a ROM you can use QFIL, I never used Lenovo softwaare so I am not sure if you can flash form there only last version or if you have a choice.
Normally you should not be required to use QFIL and you should be able to update with OTA updates.
front3 said:
-Do i need to find out if it's region lock?
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If you are having problems updating I guess it doesn't hurt finding that out.
front3 said:
-How to backup this img, if everything goes wrong?
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You should backup QCN with QFIL and all partitions (you can probably exclude vendor and userdata) with QFIL or edl, there is a guide for both methods (I use edl) https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/two-ways-to-backup-tb-j706f-without-unlocking-bootloader.4402799/
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-Do i have to install the original chinese version, or can i just update the international one?
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You should be able to update your global ROM but since you are having problems I don't exclude you might need to go back to CN ROM before flashing again the Global ROM.
front3 said:
I see alot of threats talking about going from international to chinese, but I like to have play store and keepping widevine lv.1. Without having to do a lot of "work".
I've tried to use the OTA function, but downloads the update (just after my current version) it restart's and gets to the lenovo logo on the screen and reboots. Like a boot loop. I've to manually shutdown the tablet and it's back to normal.
After readding this forum, i still dont see a uniform way to update this device, and more importantly a easy way to do it. Can all of you help me?
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I am not sure what's the problem with your OTA update.
I would suggest to:
Backup your QCN and all partitions first
Open your QCN with QCNView and check the region in NV Item 6858
If your region is 02 is Global and OTA update should work, so maybe try a factory reset and see if after OTA update works.
If it's 00 (region unlocked) or 01 (China) that might be the reason OTA updates are not working.
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I read again the version you have now and it's quite old, that probably does not have any region lock.
In the one tablet I had from the shop with Chinese ROM I flashed TB-J706F_S250260_210804_ROW, that set it as global region and then from that I run OTA updates.
So I think you should backup as I said before and then flash TB-J706F_S250260_210804_ROW, make sure to select the right settings in QFIL and NEVER check "Reset state machine".
MrCrayon said:
Yes, but I nver used it
If you flash stock ROMs CN or Global you do NOT need to unlock bootloader
To flash a ROM you can use QFIL, I never used Lenovo softwaare so I am not sure if you can flash form there only last version or if you have a choice.
Normally you should not be required to use QFIL and you should be able to update with OTA updates.
If you are having problems updating I guess it doesn't hurt finding that out.
You should backup QCN with QFIL and all partitions (you can probably exclude vendor and userdata) with QFIL or edl, there is a guide for both methods (I use edl) https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/two-ways-to-backup-tb-j706f-without-unlocking-bootloader.4402799/
You should be able to update your global ROM but since you are having problems I don't exclude you might need to go back to CN ROM before flashing again the Global ROM.
I am not sure what's the problem with your OTA update.
I would suggest to:
Backup your QCN and all partitions first
Open your QCN with QCNView and check the region in NV Item 6858
If your region is 02 is Global and OTA update should work, so maybe try a factory reset and see if after OTA update works.
If it's 00 (region unlocked) or 01 (China) that might be the reason OTA updates are not working.
Edit
I read again the version you have now and it's quite old, that probably does not have any region lock.
In the one tablet I had from the shop with Chinese ROM I flashed TB-J706F_S250260_210804_ROW, that set it as global region and then from that I run OTA updates.
So I think you should backup as I said before and then flash TB-J706F_S250260_210804_ROW, make sure to select the right settings in QFIL and NEVER check "Reset state machine".
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Hi Mr. Crayon,
Is there any guide in how to do as what you mentioned above ? I'm quite new to this 'manual update' and still learning. Would really appreciate your help on this. My Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2020 (TB-J706F_S268018_210731_ROW) is still running on android 10 and my device is not certified by play protect. T.T
Hello.
Thanks @MrCrayon, but i never has able to use qfil to backup my device. To complicated for me. But thanks for the help.
So what i did to update my tablet. After feeling the same way @shaoki92 , i just tried to use lenovo tools. And... puff... update done.
No problems what so ever,
Did not lose L1
And did not have to mess with bootloader or region lock.
But i understand that i took a big risk. The tablet could've become just a paper weight. But until now working fine. With new android and everything.
front3 said:
Hello.
Thanks @MrCrayon, but i never has able to use qfil to backup my device. To complicated for me. But thanks for the help.
So what i did to update my tablet. After feeling the same way @shaoki92 , i just tried to use lenovo tools. And... puff... update done.
No problems what so ever,
Did not lose L1
And did not have to mess with bootloader or region lock.
But i understand that i took a big risk. The tablet could've become just a paper weight. But until now working fine. With new android and everything.
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Hi front3,
May i ask how do you update using lenovo tools ? Thanks
Im no expert that so ever. But i can tell you that i did.
Install lenovo assistance, on windows.
Used the charging cable of the tablet to connect to pc.
Launch the app
Connect to the device via app
(And i dont remember now, but i think its recue my device, and update, inside the app)
The app gives you a warning about using the tool on CH devices, and i took the risk.
Check the firmware version that the app gives you, and what it the lastest that has been deploid. Just to be sure. And do it if you dont mind taking the risk, do it.
In my case, the version that the app recomended has not on lolinet at that time. It only show up there, weeks later. But because the app connects to lenovo servers directly, i think it was safe.
Be careful because you can brick the device. And like @MrCrayon explained, i had one very old firmware, so xiaoxin didnt have the same "security" feactures has the newer devices. So maybe that is why it worked.
Tried my luck repartitioning the tablet, increasing the system partition and reducing the userdata partition. afterwards i flashed a/b gsi's using makemesar zip in order to get them working. that did not work, had to go back to stock.
Lately, i have discovered that our tablet shares some specs with its cousin, the Mediapad T5. and T4 has an active community, more developers, more custom recovery and even a way to rebrand their tablet to their chinese counterparts. how is this rebranding important ?
well, the chinese counterparts have access to updates. huawei didnt drop support for them as it did for us. so, they got update to android 9 and then Harmony OS (which is Android 10).
So i will see if i can rebrand my tablet into a chinese counterpart and get update to android 10. afterwards i will make a guide here.
If it works it would be fantastic. Is it possible flashing the Chinese iso image
directly to the European device?
yes, thats the intended output. the chinese device has even updates to harmony os 2.0 (android 10). so far these been a few success stories and a lot of hard-breaks. so dont jump into other threads and flash stuff.
Fytdyh said:
yes, thats the intended output. the chinese device has even updates to harmony os 2.0 (android 10). so far these been a few success stories and a lot of hard-breaks. so dont jump into other threads and flash stuff.
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Yes, I've read the t5 thread. I hope you can find a way to rebrand this model too. If you need some help you can send me a p.m.
Thanks God! I hope you have success in your way, good luck! It would be fabulous update to android 10 this tablet.. oh my god.. still at 8. So sad
Is there a way to rebrand this model to chinese?