Hi there guys, just wanted to know how do I get google services and play store on my Samsung Galaxy A9 pro? As for the A9000 it had a hong kong version too aside from the Chinese version which had a different firmware that one could flash and get the Google apps, but with the A9100 (Galaxy A9 pro) there is no other firmware other than Chinese. I have seen people talking about them having the play store installed and working somehow and also have seen a chinese video on YouTube showing the play store installed and working. So my question is can anyone tell me specifically for this mobile. I know I have to put the files manually in my system and change permissions but that somehow didn't work as I dont know which version of playstore to install and what else should be installed along with the play store apk to make it work for eg googe framework and play services.
The other Chinese phones (non-samsung) have a simple way to get play store back for eg Xiaomi devices. My phone is rooted so if anyone can hop in and help I'd really appreciate it
Just download a micro package of gapps (google for it,its easy to find) and place all files from the pack in the right folders of your system with right permissions,look in installer script for the right permissions.done.
Install a GAPPS package with Flashfire.
will installing the latest apk for Play Services and Play Store work in these scenarios?
Please go to the forum "support a9 request" There is a guide to install playstore on the A9 pro..
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Is there any advantage of getting the A9 Pro outside of China? I'm based in China, right next to Hong Kong.
A9 Pro is possible to get from Taobao for a nice ~2888 RMB ($430 in today's USD).
Not sure if A9 Pro is available in HK as I've read that the international version of A9 Pro has been launched on July 2nd or so. The only A9 Pro I've been able to find on HK price check (price.com.hk) is around $480 USD, so $50 more. And I can get the one in China with 2 clicks.
MauriceDz said:
Is there any advantage of getting the A9 Pro outside of China? I'm based in China, right next to Hong Kong.
A9 Pro is possible to get from Taobao for a nice ~2888 RMB ($430 in today's USD).
Not sure if A9 Pro is available in HK as I've read that the international version of A9 Pro has been launched on July 2nd or so. The only A9 Pro I've been able to find on HK price check (price.com.hk) is around $480 USD, so $50 more. And I can get the one in China with 2 clicks.
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The international variant released (or will be soon) in a few countries only:
Date Country/Carrier Version
2016-07-14 Unknown 6.0.1
2016-07-13 Philippines (Open Line) 6.0.1
2016-07-13 Colombia 6.0.1
2016-07-11 Unknown 6.0.1
2016-07-11 Thailand 6.0.1
2016-07-11 Cambodia 6.0.1
2016-07-08 Colombia 6.0.1
2016-07-06 Vietnam 6.0.1
2016-07-06 Malaysia 6.0.1
I'm trying to get the international one in the UK, but no luck so far
omar.abbas said:
Hi there guys, just wanted to know how do I get google services and play store on my Samsung Galaxy A9 pro? As for the A9000 it had a hong kong version too aside from the Chinese version which had a different firmware that one could flash and get the Google apps, but with the A9100 (Galaxy A9 pro) there is no other firmware other than Chinese. I have seen people talking about them having the play store installed and working somehow and also have seen a chinese video on YouTube showing the play store installed and working. So my question is can anyone tell me specifically for this mobile. I know I have to put the files manually in my system and change permissions but that somehow didn't work as I dont know which version of playstore to install and what else should be installed along with the play store apk to make it work for eg googe framework and play services.
The other Chinese phones (non-samsung) have a simple way to get play store back for eg Xiaomi devices. My phone is rooted so if anyone can hop in and help I'd really appreciate it
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Samsung released the firmware for A9 Pro for the markets that have international model of the device. You can install that firmware on Chinese A9 Pro. It comes with all the Google apps. I suggest to check Sammobile.
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Samsung released the firmware for A9 Pro for the markets that have international model of the device. You can install that firmware on Chinese A9 Pro. It comes with all the Google apps. I suggest to check Sammobile.
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I don't think that firmware from the international versions i.e A910f will work on A9100, and btw this thread is old I already have all the needed gapps installed and working
But would still love to somehow have that firmware on my phone.
omar.abbas said:
I don't think that firmware from the international versions i.e A910f will work on A9100, and btw this thread is old I already have all the needed gapps installed and working
But would still love to somehow have that firmware on my phone.
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Forum people on sammobile say that it will work.
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Forum people on sammobile say that it will work.
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Can you link me to that forum please? Couldn't find one specifically for A9 pro (A9100) where they have discussed about switching to the international firmware
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omar.abbas said:
Can you link me to that forum please? Couldn't find one specifically for A9 pro (A9100) where they have discussed about switching to the international firmware
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It's not specifically for A9, but i found this:
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15876
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It's not specifically for A9, but i found this:
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=15876
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I personally tried it 3 days ago and it didn't work. Soft bricked my phone.
The forum link you posted was for a different mobile as u said, but if you notice they are talking about different firmwares for the 'same model number'
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I personally tried it 3 days ago and it didn't work. Soft bricked my phone.
The forum link you posted was for a different mobile as u said, but if you notice they are talking about different firmwares for the 'same model number'
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Hmmm, thats crap. I wanted to buy it from China and upload that firmware:/ Are you just running on Chinese firmware? What's your experience with it?
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Hmmm, thats crap. I wanted to buy it from China and upload that firmware:/ Are you just running on Chinese firmware? What's your experience with it?
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Well go ahead as I'm really satisfied with it. Have all the gapps that I need. I would obviously prefer having an international version but if not, its not something to be bothered about..
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omar.abbas said:
Well go ahead as I'm really satisfied with it. Have all the gapps that I need. I would obviously prefer having an international version but if not, its not something to be bothered about..
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I'm going to order it soon. Where did you get yours?
Are all the gapps working fine? All notifications coming through? Are there some things in Chinese?
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I'm going to order it soon. Where did you get yours?
Are all the gapps working fine? All notifications coming through? Are there some things in Chinese?
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I bought mine from another guy who happened to bring it from China two months ago. Everything is working like a charm as it should. 99% it is english but there are some stock apps where u may see some chinese but overall its totally english. The only prominent thing in chinese language that you'll see is going to be during booting up and thats it (not a biggie right) . Nothing to worry about. If you get yours and need any help in anything, feel free to hit me up
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I bought mine from another guy who happened to bring it from China two months ago. Everything is working like a charm as it should. 99% it is english but there are some stock apps where u may see some chinese but overall its totally english. The only prominent thing in chinese language that you'll see is going to be during booting up and thats it (not a biggie right) . Nothing to worry about. If you get yours and need any help in anything, feel free to hit me up
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Cool, thanks for the offer I'm glad to hear most of it is in English. It's my perfect phone spec wise, i already ordered couple of screen protector and a case. Just waiting to be able to order the phone. I'll get back to you when i get it. BTW, did you just install gapps package?
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Cool, thanks for the offer I'm glad to hear most of it is in English. It's my perfect phone spec wise, i already ordered couple of screen protector and a case. Just waiting to be able to order the phone. I'll get back to you when i get it. BTW, did you just install gapps package?
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It really is the best phone imo, and thats coming from someone who has always used flagship phones and have sold my S7 edge for this.
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It really is the best phone imo, and thats coming from someone who has always used flagship phones and have sold my S7 edge for this.
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Yeah, really fits my preferences
Could you just tell me if i have to only install gapps package and im good?
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Samsung launches Marshmallow beta program for Galaxy S6, check here http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_launches_marshmallow_beta_program_in_south_korea-news-15660.php :good:
Only for South Korea tho.
Looks like we wont get Marshmallow till February. That sucks.
Ll be great if anyone in the game can upload the beta firmware..
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Just started in the UK, download the Galaxy app from the Samsung store ( not google play) when it's open there is a banner at the top advertising features, swipe right to the end and follow the prompts
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Just started in the UK, download the Galaxy app from the Samsung store ( not google play) when it's open there is a banner at the top advertising features, swipe right to the end and follow the prompts
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Indeed, I see: http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/22...a-testers-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-update/
Will flashing the UK version of 5.1.1 be enough to participate in the beta program? I live in the Netherlands.
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Indeed, I see: http://www.sammobile.com/2015/12/22...a-testers-for-android-6-0-marshmallow-update/
Will flashing the UK version of 5.1.1 be enough to participate in the beta program? I live in the Netherlands.
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wont this trip knox? Is there a way to do this without it affecting any trigger? I have a s6 but I think it originally came from the czech republic.
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wont this trip knox? Is there a way to do this without it affecting any trigger? I have a s6 but I think it originally came from the czech republic.
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Flashing stock samsung firmware from sammobile with odin doesn't trip knox!
doing that won't trip knox, but probably you will need some vpn service to get things rolling
Anyone want to share that .apk?
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doing that won't trip knox, but probably you will need some vpn service to get things rolling
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No luck with vpn..
Be interesting if Samsung watch this thread. They say you're not allowed to share any details
i have a feeling samsung is gone put more **** on it, so the camera is not working with out samsung apps
my s6 is from the UK but I live in South Africa.. wil it work? as for VPN check the play store for VPN master has UK servers and really fast
If anyone need a apk file.
https://doc-04-24-docs.googleuserco...3571029&hash=2c2m3knlhj4vovk97tnhj87619pncknr
I got the apk file from sammobile
im on rooted u2 and not uk
can i install that test version
idobar said:
I got the apk file from sammobile
im on rooted u2 and not uk
can i install that test version
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i think root can't update
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No luck with vpn..
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Remove the sim card from the phone! It usually helps, at least in theme store in my case, if i want paid themes.
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i think root can't update
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I installed Uk firm and root got removed
yesterday registered to beta program and waiting for my update
I've got UK XEU phone so flashed BTU firmware and installed Galaxy Care. Unfortunately getting server error on anything I do with app so don't get the register for beta bit. Gutted.
no such registration banner after installed the apk
I'm not Korean
So I've noticed that there are some international firmware available online:
http://aria-file.com/?cd=Huawei/M/Mate 8 - NXT
Unfortunately, seems to be all Iranian sites, and they all want money for the downloads.
Anyone see these files out in the wild somewhere? I'd like to try flashing the international firmware over my Chinese firmware.
hm not sure but it looks like im able to download the roms without having to pay. will try again from my laptop (on mobile now) and report back...
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hm not sure but it looks like im able to download the roms without having to pay. will try again from my laptop (on mobile now) and report back...
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Thanks! I can't even seem to make an account. Whenever I do, I try to login and it's called inactive.
nope, false alarm unfortunately, cant access the site either, even with a registered account....bummer!
im sure, additional sources will pop up in due time though
I managed to pay for it and get the latest firmware for both international models. I also successfully converted my Chinese model to an international model, in terms of software. I will write more in a separate post after figuring this out a little more.
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I managed to pay for it and get the latest firmware for both international models. I also successfully converted my Chinese model to an international model, in terms of software. I will write more in a separate post after figuring this out a little more.
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If you have managed to pay for it could u post it here on the forums for everyone to use maybe via google drive link?
um, he already did exactly that...?
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Someone tested which Firmware is better the chinese B137 or international B133?
well with B133 theres definitely less hassle configuring the google apps and services also got the world record in geekbench for released mobile devices with other AL10 phones with international firmware getting consistently higher scores than stock al10 and stock l29 phones
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Hi, first of all great work from all the people in this community.
6 weeks ago I bought a 128gb/4gb model with A2017V1 0B06 in China, and I was hoping to be able to install Play store once I'd be back in Europe but of course here I learned that things are more complicated.
Now my phone is just laying around waiting for a CM rom to be completed but I would like to install the European version so that I can start finally using it. Can someone please explain me which indications to follow as I didn't understand yet if it is actually possible to go to go the EU version.
Thanking you guys in advance!
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Why are you having problems installing Google play store,? Just goto apkmirror.com and install the what you need. Once play store is installed, update it and away you go.
You can even upgrade your firmware if you want.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3487085
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Just the info that I needed, great... Thank you!
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any word on ROMs for the plus? I know its so early
What do you mean by that?
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What do you mean by that?
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specifically for the plus in my case. I've been monitoring some Chinese devs, but haven't seen any focus on the p10 and plus quite yet. I imagine they would be first to work on it, but I was wondering if anyone here isn't readying release of their own. first and foremost a recovery.
I bought a china version got to install my google play. Wonder if there's a HK or Int'l version of ROM
Don't think there is an HK or international ROM available yet, but GMSInstaller will get Google on ur phone while u wait
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I bought a china version got to install my google play. Wonder if there's a HK or Int'l version of ROM
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Don't think there is an HK or international ROM available yet, but GMSInstaller will get Google on ur phone while u wait
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I have the exact question. Does Mate 9 or P9 (Plus) have the International Rom?
I will use the GMSInstaller in the mean time.
Hi,
I have recently bought this phone from a Hong Kong based seller. As with other Chinese phones I have bought from China/HK in the past, I always find the official ROM and flash what ever is on it now in case the seller or distributor has installed their own software on the phone.
So I am wondering. Where can I get the newest official ROM for my phone? Mine is the LON-L29. Huawei doesn't seem to have a list of roms on their website unlike Xiaomi?
And can I just flash it right on the phone with out unlocking bootlockers or anything like that? With Xiaomi phones I could always just flash the official rom with any program and that was it. Not sure if I need to unlock anything on this phone?
Thanks,
Danielandg said:
Hi,
I have recently bought this phone from a Hong Kong based seller. As with other Chinese phones I have bought from China/HK in the past, I always find the official ROM and flash what ever is on it now in case the seller or distributor has installed their own software on the phone.
So I am wondering. Where can I get the newest official ROM for my phone? Mine is the LON-L29. Huawei doesn't seem to have a list of roms on their website unlike Xiaomi?
And can I just flash it right on the phone with out unlocking bootlockers or anything like that? With Xiaomi phones I could always just flash the official rom with any program and that was it. Not sure if I need to unlock anything on this phone?
Thanks,
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U can use Firmware Finder to upgrade your phone u can find it in Play Store. It's wery importent to use same Cust as your phone or u will brick it.
Check your version before u upgrade. Your cust version you can check in Settings - About phone it should show LON-L29Cxxx so if it is C636 or C432 or something else u can use the Firmware with same Cust number.
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Mostar088 said:
U can use Firmware Finder to upgrade your phone u can find it in Play Store. It's wery importent to use same Cust as your phone or u will brick it.
Check your version before u upgrade. Your cust version you can check in Settings - About phone it should show LON-L29Cxxx so if it is C636 or C432 or something else u can use the Firmware with same Cust number.
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Excellent thank you for that.
Do you know where Firmware Finder downloads its ROMs from?
And once I have downloaded the correct ROM from Firmware Finder, what program on my computer should I use to format the phone and install it?
Thanks,
I noticed the firmware updater seems to list a few roms for my device.
Not all are approved when I click "CHECK FIRMWARE ACCESS"
Which one do I download? The newest ROM at the top? Or the one that currently on my phone(l29c185b229) or the newest one that is approved when check firmware access checks it?
Please help. Thanks,
Jag
Danielandg said:
I noticed the firmware updater seems to list a few roms for my device.
Not all are approved when I click "CHECK FIRMWARE ACCESS"
Which one do I download? The newest ROM at the top? Or the one that currently on my phone(l29c185b229) or the newest one that is approved when check firmware access checks it?
Please help. Thanks,
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Hi, sorry for late answer we are in a different time zone.
The next approved seems to be B240 for your device. B is Build number, higher build newer Firmware. Build that starts with 2 is Nougat, build that starts with 3 is Oreo.
Remember to use FullOTA-MF when u upgrade. But if u go from Nougat to Oreo u must use FullOTA-MF-PV or you will end up with a broken cust and the Firmware wont be completly installed.
Importent to read before upgrade, the community forum on Mate 9 Pro is very small, u can read on Mate 9 forum more about how to upgrade.
U must allways check if your imei is approved, if not approved u cant upgrade.
The Firmware Finder check direct on Huawei server data base for new firmwares.
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Thank you for your reply. I did the first update that was approved by IMEI and it worked. I am now on 8.0.0.360
It all seems ok. I am pretty sure the ROM I used was FULLOTA-MF-PV but I cannot remember. What happens if you get a broken cust?
So this removes the old ROM and now I am fresh with a Huawei offical rom? I just want to make sure as I bought this phone from a Hong Kong store and I worry that they may install their own software.
Thank you for you help
Danielandg said:
Thank you for your reply. I did the first update that was approved by IMEI and it worked. I am now on 8.0.0.360
It all seems ok. I am pretty sure the ROM I used was FULLOTA-MF-PV but I cannot remember. What happens if you get a broken cust?
So this removes the old ROM and now I am fresh with a Huawei offical rom? I just want to make sure as I bought this phone from a Hong Kong store and I worry that they may install their own software.
Thank you for you help
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Seems u did all ok, if you would have a broken cust u would be missing stuff like keyboard, bluetooth and some other stuff. It removes the old firmware when u flash.
The C185 Cust is for region Middle East Africa, C636 is for Asia and C432 is for Europe. I dont know in what region u live?
U can rebrand the phone to another region if u want but then u must use a paid service as FunkyHuawei.
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Seems u did all ok, if you would have a broken cust u would be missing stuff like keyboard, bluetooth and some other stuff. It removes the old firmware when u flash.
The C185 Cust is for region Middle East Africa, C636 is for Asia and C432 is for Europe. I dont know in what region u live?
U can rebrand the phone to another region if u want but then u must use a paid service as FunkyHuawei.
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I am actually missing the Google Keyboard. But Swift keyboard is installed by default and therefore I didn't think anything of it.
I will make sure my Bluetooth is there when I get home tonight. Felt like normal Android to me just the Google keyboard wasn't there.
Danielandg said:
I am actually missing the Google Keyboard. But Swift keyboard is installed by default and therefore I didn't think anything of it.
I will make sure my Bluetooth is there when I get home tonight. Felt like normal Android to me just the Google keyboard wasn't there.
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Go to Settings - System - Language and you should find Gboard under Keyboard
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Go to Settings - System - Language and you should find Gboard under Keyboard
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nope it isn't there. I can't find it in the full app list either so seems it wasn't installed.
When I get back home I will see if I got my Bluetooth. Maybe Google Keyboard isn't installed by default.
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nope it isn't there. I can't find it in the full app list either so seems it wasn't installed.
When I get back home I will see if I got my Bluetooth. Maybe Google Keyboard isn't installed by default.
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I have it by default, but i have C432, maby it's not on C185?
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U can try upgrade again with Firmware Finder, but this time choose Download Latest Full Packege in Updater.
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So what I just did, has effectively deleted the old ROM which was Android 7 and has installed the newest ROM avaiable to my phone?
Just want to make sure there isn't any Hong Kong store garbage on it. If it just updated to the new Android some of that rubbish might be left behind?
Thank you a lot.
Danielandg said:
So what I just did, has effectively deleted the old ROM which was Android 7 and has installed the newest ROM avaiable to my phone?
Just want to make sure there isn't any Hong Kong store garbage on it. If it just updated to the new Android some of that rubbish might be left behind?
Thank you a lot.
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It deletes the old Firmware when u upgrade, so all should be gone. To be 100% sure make a Factory Reset. And Factory Reset is always god to do if u upgrade to a new Android system like from Nougat to Oreo.
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