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Hello to all, this forum is great!
I'm new and i hope this is the right place where post this question.
I live in Italy (sorry for my bad English so) and I have a lumia 920: good phone but WP is dead. Almost all apps crash and OS will not be updated. I have to change it, quickly!
I need a good device whit "all", updated, that it last some years, but i can spend under € 300 ($ 330). It seems impossible, I'm desperate!
I had seen Huawei P9Lite but it has not the gyroscope, and i need it (not only for pokemon go).
After searching, the device on the top for me are:
Huawei Honor 7 (maybe I should wait for the release of 8 for a lower price)
Huawei P8
Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe (I fear for the processor Intel).
But I'm not sure.
What you think about? Can you help me?
I'm noob, i Know it, and I am not very expert in the field..for this reason i ask you an help..
Thank you very much!
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If you could find one for $330 then get the oneplus3 or the axon 7. (they are $400 currently but) You could probably find one that someone mistakenly chose and didn't like and are selling it on eBay/Craigslist
Get the OnePlus 3, it has 6GB of RAM and has full XDA support (as in ROMs, Kernels). It will also last a long while. I know people with the OnePlus One and they say it still can handle today's stuff (games, software etc.).
Hi all guys!
I am considering to get the Nokia 7 however I am still not 100% sure because of the non-localization it provides. I would appreciate if you could answer some of my questions to help me out decide:
1. Is the stock rom multilanguage? If not, is there a multilanguage rom to be flashed?
2. What about the band 20 (800mhz)? Did anyobody realize if it is a hardware limitation or only software (i see that in a few Xiaomi devices like the Mi 5c they managed to unlock it). Is anybody working on it?
3. What should one do to localize it in Europe? Installing Playstore, G services and gapps?
Basically, would you recommend it as a good buy in Europe? I really like it more than the Nokia 7+ because of its form factor.
Thanks to all of those who will help me out
Hi Andy, I bought it on LightintheBox, I did not know the phone, but I got it anyway because I liked it. Now I need China Rom to enable updates from HMD GLOBAL. They told me it's Global version, but it's really raw as an operating system. This Global version does not update. For now is not good for Europe without updates. I'm living in Italy so there is no band 20 (800mhz).
Hi Andy,
I brought mine from coolicool last month and
1. yes, it does come with a multilanguage rom... which cannot be stock because that is chinese+english only. upon startup the phone lapses into an endless "checking for updates" cycle but it can be circumvented (see above topic) after which it works normally.
2. B20 (800mhz) does not seem to be supported by the hardware. that said, the phone works flawlessy on both 3G and 4G (vodafone), handles wifi and data well, comes with google's basics installed and downdoads/updates apps via playstore as it should.
3. based on my (limited) experience, i do recommend it.
pros: well designed and built, runs smoothly, no bloatware, bargain for USD 250
cons: not exactly international (might not see the android 8 update already out for the chinese version), system takes up 17GB (!) of internal memory
nokia 7
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Hi all guys!
I am considering to get the Nokia 7 however I am still not 100% sure because of the non-localization it provides. I would appreciate if you could answer some of my questions to help me out decide:
1. Is the stock rom multilanguage? If not, is there a multilanguage rom to be flashed?
2. What about the band 20 (800mhz)? Did anyobody realize if it is a hardware limitation or only software (i see that in a few Xiaomi devices like the Mi 5c they managed to unlock it). Is anybody working on it?
3. What should one do to localize it in Europe? Installing Playstore, G services and gapps?
Basically, would you recommend it as a good buy in Europe? I really like it more than the Nokia 7+ because of its form factor.
Thanks to all of those who will help me out
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hi i bought a nokia 7 global rom from china and the rom causes a lot of problems .So i advise you to go for the chinese/english version and get ota updates and install google play apk file.Now i have flashed back to stock firmware(chinese/english) and now the phone works properly on android 8.1.0. .About band 20 i think is working
here in sweden as far as i know.I think it is a good buy if it is on stock rom(chinese/english) version so good luck
Hello. Im planning to upgrade my phone to a 'gaming phone'. Which as follows:
Red Magic 6, Lenovo Legion Duel 2, Xiaomi mi 11 Pro, Asus ROG 5, Black shark 4 pro?
The main problem is with software updates. From what I can find online, about 3 of the 5 phones listed, have really bad support. Pretty sure some older models are still stuck on android 9 and 10 on the global versions. While on the CN version, they are regularly updated.
So I was wondering if I could use the CN ROM instead, if support for the global ROM dont exist. If anyone with experience could share the pros and cons or insights, it would greatly appreciated.
Sorry if I sound really noob, because when it comes to mods and stuff, I have no experience at all. I would have gone the easier route with samsung, but these phones have specs that I am interested in trying out. Just that it would suck if I missed out on future android updates, like android 12 or something.
Thanks yall.
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Hello. Im planning to upgrade my phone to a 'gaming phone'. Which as follows:
Red Magic 6, Lenovo Legion Duel 2, Xiaomi mi 11 Pro, Asus ROG 5, Black shark 4 pro?
The main problem is with software updates. From what I can find online, about 3 of the 5 phones listed, have really bad support. Pretty sure some older models are still stuck on android 9 and 10 on the global versions. While on the CN version, they are regularly updated.
So I was wondering if I could use the CN ROM instead, if support for the global ROM dont exist. If anyone with experience could share the pros and cons or insights, it would greatly appreciated.
Sorry if I sound really noob, because when it comes to mods and stuff, I have no experience at all. I would have gone the easier route with samsung, but these phones have specs that I am interested in trying out. Just that it would suck if I missed out on future android updates, like android 12 or something.
Thanks yall.
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I think global roms are better than China roms here's why
First reason why global roms has google apps pre-installed
While china roms only have google apps installed on older china roms devices the newer phones with china rom does not have google apps pre-installed u could try flashing a custom rom to get google Apps pre-installed but I don't know exactly if it's gonna work
Second reason why global rom Is better is the bugs
On china rom their more bugs than global rom
Third reason why it's better is how it feels global roms feels better than China roms because global rom feels faster than China rom
All the news this week is referring to a Snapdragon 888 and 8Gb ram P12 Pro. Do we think the 870 2021 Xiaoxin will ever receive an International ROM?
I've got one in the mail and thinking I may have made a big mistake. Its main use will be netflix and Disney+ and I wanting to take advantage of Dolby Vision.
Can't say for sure about Disney+, but I have no issue playing Netflix Videos on Full HD downloaded from Play Store.
In case you're wondering, I installed Play Store with an APK downloaded from APK Mirror and it seems to work out of the box.
The only thing i didn't like about the tablet is it disables notification for each app by default and set battery optimization option on by default on newly installed app which could affect some things like notifications. Other than that, this tablet is a satisfying multimedia powerhouse
Edit: Also i set Dolby option to "Movie" and it sounds wonderful.
Well this is promising. Is yours the 2021 version? Did you update any software and just use out of the box?
Does it have widevine 1? I've seen reports of it dropping back to 3?
I guess you have to have the ultra subscription (which you may not have) but did you notice if Netflix offers Dolby Vision?
I'll be steaming most my content via plex so as long as that works well I guess it won't be a total loss if Disney+ and Prime aren't in FHD HDR.
I have Plex, Tubi, Locast, Peacock and Kodi on mine and no issues with any of them. This is the best tablet I have ever owned. Even Starmaker (Karaoke app) works well with Bluetooth headset.
Great news. Mine arrives next week I'll report back.
Looking forward on catching up on some of the latest series from the comfort of my bed!!
Also going to give moonlight a go to try and game stream my pc from downstairs.
I've got mesh WiFi-6 so hopefully it'll work well.
Hi!!!
i have an issue. i got on a spending spree and ordered the tablet. first of all it is not as bright as i expected and i paid lot for it (due to VAT) i have GOOGLE PLAY
but here is my problem?
how to check for HDR?
NETFLIX doesn't support HDR for this tablet (only for p11 pro...)
should i get prime video?
do you have HDR?
If you updated via the update when you first boot you've lost widevine 1. Download DRM off the play store and it'll tell you your current level (it's 1 out of the box).
Out the box the tablet does FHD on Netflix with no HDR as you say. Prime video is SD and a waste of time.
Just got to hope for an international ROM or else you've got a great tablet which is limited by its software.
I'm doing everything via plex and its working well.
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If you updated via the update when you first boot you've lost widevine 1. Download DRM off the play store and it'll tell you your current level (it's 1 out of the box).
Out the box the tablet does FHD on Netflix with no HDR as you say. Prime video is SD and a waste of time.
Just got to hope for an international ROM or else you've got a great tablet which is limited by its software.
I'm doing everything via plex and its working well.
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i rather had bought the p11 pro which was 100 euros cheaper and had lte... i feel so stupid
bakarilos said:
i rather had bought the p11 pro which was 100 euros cheaper and had lte... i feel so stupid
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I'm sort of in the same boat. If you're just using it for media the P11 Pro has the better software.
However if we get a proper international release and firmware it'll be worth it still.
The P12 Pro talk at the moment referees to a Snapdragon 888 processor so I'm not holding my breath.
I'm lucky really despite having amazon prime, disney+ and Netflix subs I'm having to torrent the Dolby Vision versions of the stuff I want to watch to my plex. It's a ball ache having to do it, but at least I've not wasted my money.
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I'm sort of in the same boat. If you're just using it for media the P11 Pro has the better software.
However if we get a proper international release and firmware it'll be worth it still.
The P12 Pro talk at the moment referees to a Snapdragon 888 processor so I'm not holding my breath.
I'm lucky really despite having amazon prime, disney+ and Netflix subs I'm having to torrent the Dolby Vision versions of the stuff I want to watch to my plex. It's a ball ache having to do it, but at least I've not wasted my money.
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i found out the hard way. i got it fot he better screen but it seems i misfired.
Have you also noticed how trash the low brightness uniformity is? greys in particular are horrendous.
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Have you also noticed how trash the low brightness uniformity is? greys in particular are horrendous.
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i expected at least better brightness.
if i had gotten the p11 pro i would have saved 200 euros........... + vat
I must have got lucky as I didn't have to pay any import charges so it cost me £350 delivered which is a very good price for the hardware.
Shame there's not a bigger scene on here supporting custom roms etc.
mardon85 said:
I must have got lucky as I didn't have to pay any import charges so it cost me £350 delivered which is a very good price for the hardware.
Shame there's not a bigger scene on here supporting custom roms etc.
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i paid 400 euros + 150 for import charges... the p11 pro would have been 420 total...
bakarilos said:
i paid 400 euros + 150 for import charges... the p11 pro would have been 420 total...
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Where did you get it from? Mine was from Giztop but I paid for express shipping.
I also bought mine from Giztop, £435 delivered, including the keyboard case.. pretty good deal if you ask me.
Havent updated base firmware to avoid losing the widevine L1 as everyone is referencing.. but am also hoping we eventually get a global rom for it.
I've done more digging on this. I've updated and still have widevine level 1.
Pretty happy with it overall. One stuck pixel though
If an international rom doesn't come out I'm possibly going to pick up an S7+ second hand when their new one launches.
so you could order this with international rom?
https://www.reddit.com/r/androidtablets/comments/kv1ewb
Yeah that's the 2020 version. We're talking about the 2021 version which does not have an international version.
i am looking to buy xiaomi pad 6. it looks like its only launched in china atm. i am in need of a tablet atm and this one seemed a good fit for me. theres no news about global launch and looking at the four month delayed global launch for pad 5, i cannot wait that long.
i wanted to know
1. what issues i would have to deal with if i buy the chinese variant.
2. genuine sources i can get this from
3. is there anything on the market with around similar specs and price?
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i am looking to buy xiaomi pad 6. it looks like its only launched in china atm. i am in need of a tablet atm and this one seemed a good fit for me. theres no news about global launch and looking at the four month delayed global launch for pad 5, i cannot wait that long.
i wanted to know
1. what issues i would have to deal with if i buy the chinese variant.
2. genuine sources i can get this from
3. is there anything on the market with around similar specs and price?
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Look at comparative chart of tablets on/coming to market , as compiled by tabletmonkeys.com :
List Of Tablets - Tablet Comparison Chart 2023 - Updated Tablet Prices
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would appreciate some response here
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would appreciate some response here
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Hey bro. I bought a Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro, 12gb ram and 256gb rom.
Its running chinese Miui pad software. After removing bloat (Some chinese apps) its absolutely the best ive ever had. Ive been using Xiaomi phones with miui for a while, and never used chinese roms.
But this one, on another level.
1) There are not too many issues i faced. Google play store was even pre-installed! (never had that before)
Its smooth, english works fine, can remove most apps that are chinese, and all runs fine.
Only thing i can think of, is that when using other launchers, like Nova, some animaltions/dualscreen shortcuts work alittle less easy.
But for most, the normal standard launcher (With a smart dock) works fine.
2) since I live in Myanmar,I get them straight from china, so cant say much on places elsewhere,for this version i paid about 450usd. cant match that im afraid.
3) not that i can think of. There is a Xiaoxin lenovo tablet, that has the 870 snapdragon, but again, where would you get it from..
If you have any questions regarding the tablet, let me know,ill do my best in answering!
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
i got my mi pad 6 today
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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thats great. wouldnt unlocking bootloader cost you to lose widevine L1? can the device be rooted? please share any guide that you have followed
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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i just read a guide on unlocking bootloader. it requires a sim card and a data connection to work. and this device doesnt have that. how did you bypass this?
Which guide have you read? It's simple, just use Xiaomi's unlock tool and wait for 7 days.
I appreciate you guys for the advice, I was afraid before but thanks for giving me the advice.
I like the tablet very much. Speed, battery life, feel, quality.
But MIUI is absolute sh*t, especially the chinese version with its preinstalled keyboards and bloatware.
You have to put the GBoard on it ASAP and disable / uninstall a lot of apps.
In the chinese version some messages are not translated and therefore displayed in chinese.
I'm currently waiting for the bootloader to unlock and then install another ROM.
Menic0 said:
I like the tablet very much. Speed, battery life, feel, quality.
But MIUI is absolute sh*t, especially the chinese version with its preinstalled keyboards and bloatware.
You have to put the GBoard on it ASAP and disable / uninstall a lot of apps.
In the chinese version some messages are not translated and therefore displayed in chinese.
I'm currently waiting for the bootloader to unlock and then install another ROM.
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same here. waiting for the 168 hours. could you suggest a decent rom and a guide to install it.
st0wz said:
I bought the Mi Pad 6 Chinese version. I unlocked the bootloader and installed the global ROM (Indian version). Extremely satisfied. I hope there will be more custom ROMs available for it soon.
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Hey bro,
Received mine a couple of hours ago
CNA you please share a link to the Indian ROM.
The only one I see to find is the GSI for a different device but people say it's compatible.
Thx !
Djreppa said:
Hey bro,
Received mine a couple of hours ago
CNA you please share a link to the Indian ROM.
The only one I see to find is the GSI for a different device but people say it's compatible.
Thx !
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Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
1. Some of the messages will be in Chinese, but apparently installing morelocale solves a lot of problems
2. I bought me a pad 6 pro from tradingshenzen and it arrived in Poland in 10 days from China - I also know other people who bought from this portal. I had no duty or added tax.
The second reliable source is giztop gives a link to xiaomi pad 6 and xiaomi pad 6 pro (it's not much more expensive).
3. this is the best offer I've seen on giztop LENOVO XIAOXIN PAD PRO 2022 - but I don't know if it's worth it because previous versions were a drama when it comes to unlock and root, or watching netflix (problem with certificates).
If you don't want to have problems get xiaomi mi pad 6 there will be a lot of custom roms for this model. If you want to have a performance king, get a pad 6 pro.
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Xiaomi Pad 6
11-inch LCD 2.8K display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 Octa-core processor. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB ROM. 50MP+2MP rear cameras and a 20MP front camera. 8840mAh battery, 33W rapid charging. MIUI 14 base on Android 13 OS.
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Xiaomi Pad 6 Pro
11-inch LCD 2.8K display with a 144Hz refresh rate. Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor. 8GB/12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB/256GB/512GB ROM. 50MP+2MP rear cameras and a 20MP front camera. 8600mAh battery, 67W quick charging. MIUI 14 base on Android 13 OS.
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Lenovo Xiaoxin Pad Pro 2022
11.2-inch 2.5K OLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate. JBL Quad Speakers with Dolby Atmos, SmartPA. An 8MP FF front camera and a 13MP AF rear camera. CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 / MTK Kompanio 1300T. 8200mAh battery supports 68W fast charging or 30W fast charging. Full Google service and Google...
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RidleyScott said:
1. Some of the messages will be in Chinese, but apparently installing morelocale solves a lot of problems
morelocale2 solves the problem all additional applications start in your language messenger, telegram etc.
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raviprakashji said:
Xiaomi Firmware Updater
The ultimate script that provides firmware packages for Xiaomi devices.
xiaomifirmwareupdater.com
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Hi there,
Thx for the link, but I can find the Pad 6, for the Pad 6 pro there's no Indian rom yet I think
Djreppa said:
Hi there,
Thx for the link, but I can find the Pad 6, for the Pad 6 pro there's no Indian rom yet I think
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The answer is obvious. Why will there be a ROM specific to a country where the product will never be release?
raviprakashji said:
The answer is obvious. Why will there be a ROM specific to a country where the product will never be release?
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Obvious for an Indian person living in India
In my case I am just looking for a Rom other than Chinese one
Hi
Bought the Xiaomi Pad 6 (6gb/128gb) Chinese version a week ago via eBay from EU for £317. Great tablet, came with Google play installed and filled it with required apps. Only problem is that some system Chinese apps cannot be uninstalled. Am waiting until a Global rom is available and then I will unlock and root . Don't mind MIUI as have a Xiaomi Redmi note 12.