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Please help me clarify my below queries..
- Are there any disadvantages like - the OS or something will have chinese language which cannot be changed etc?
- What is the customs tax for importing to India (anyone tried importing to India from gearbest/geekbuying etc)? I dont want the customs tax bloating up the total price of the price of locally available other equivalent models like one plus two/one..
- What things should I adjust to live with if I import from china instead of buying an international phone or my country version
I'm not sure about India specifically, but for me in the UK the only way to get the Note 2 was via a reseller.
The installed ROM was poor and had various bloatware in it that the international official ROM does not. I would recommend getting rid of it right away. You can flash either the stock stable ROM or the developer edition which will also give you root access if you need it. I will be using the fastboot method to flash a ROM as soon as i get within reach of a PC to make sure my phone is malware free.
Sorry, I can't comment on import duties, perhaps someone else will chip in.
Ouzo said:
I'm not sure about India specifically, but for me in the UK the only way to get the Note 2 was via a reseller.
The installed ROM was poor and had various bloatware in it that the international official ROM does not. I would recommend getting rid of it right away. You can flash either the stock stable ROM or the developer edition which will also give you root access if you need it. I will be using the fastboot method to flash a ROM as soon as i get within reach of a PC to make sure my phone is malware free.
Sorry, I can't comment on import duties, perhaps someone else will chip in.
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Thanks! That was a great info ! So you mean I dont have to worry even if the Redmi Note 2 I get has some other ROM i can flash to better one.
Let me see if anyone else reply with other questions I have. I am also concerned about what i will do if the device is defective whether shops like gearbest give a replacement, etc.
where can I get the international official rom ?
Have a look on http://en.miui.com/ for info on downloading the MIUI ROMs as well as how to flash, either from the updater software on the phone, recovery, or from a PC (such as in fastboot mode).
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Any more replies ?
I bought mine at geekbuying ,no problem :good:
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I bought mine at geekbuying ,no problem :good:
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Was it bloat free? I ordered mine from geekbuying and it is shipped.
No, threre is :clean master,battery saver,du speed booster ...
I flash a FR rom and it's ok
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No, threre is :clean master,battery saver,du speed booster ...
I flash a FR rom and it's ok
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I heard official international ROM is not available for redmi note 2 yet.. what rom you are talking about.. sorry if this question sounds silly
Karthik48 said:
I heard official international ROM is not available for redmi note 2 yet.. what rom you are talking about.. sorry if this question sounds silly
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I think you are right. I downloaded the official 'global' ROM from MIUI but it only has English and Chinese languages. Normally their international ROMs are multi language.
For international rom:http://en.miui.com/thread-157254-1-1.html
Donwload:https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808405
The biggest problem is the time it takes for shipping. I bought mine from a HK shop on eBay because I dropped my LG G2 and needed it fast, so I paid a little more.
Even the China ROM comes with English, so don't worry.
You just have to read up on my previous posts or look at the MIUI forum to figure out how to install GAPPS, TWRP recovery + SuperSU.
Once you delete the chinese bloatware it is just like any other english android device. Except for the MIUI theme store which is still in Chinese.
ive used oppomart and dx before and they were professional quick and polite
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ive used oppomart and dx before and they were professional quick and polite
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Oppomart sells the Chinese Version (TDD - but thats mentioned nowhere!), has been confirmed by several costumers in various forums!
chinese version you can get cheaper on aliexpress
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how about spemall? i bought one from them and it workd well.
I bought mine from aliexpress and paid for DHL shipping. Arrived in the UK in about 4 days.
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I bought mine from hotmid.com, arrived in 8 days with no special delivery options. Excellent service and excellent phone.
Bought from Oppomart, 9 days with europe expedited shipping.
Very good shop
I'm currently interested in buying a oneplus two and the official site says that they don't deliver to my country, so i'm thinking of buying one from a chinesse retailer like gearbest.
A friend told me that if you buy form a chinesse retailer they may not be the same quality as if you would buy it from the official site, any thoughts on this?
he also said that they come whit more bloatware and there's a higher chance of getting one with overheating problems. I'm thinking they might have different hardware revisions.
Nope. I'm from germany and bought the Oneplus2 (A20003) from Geekbuying. It took some time to ship it because it were very asked but it is actually working good and seems to be a good one.
No quality problems!
I think if you buy from chinese retailer it may be running Hydrogen OS instead of Oxygen OS
I am use the oneplus two in china
I am using the oneplus two in china.just now, it is fine,and I love it .and I think the hardware revisionsis the same with the phone outbound
cipry189 said:
I'm currently interested in buying a oneplus two and the official site says that they don't deliver to my country, so i'm thinking of buying one from a chinesse retailer like gearbest.
A friend told me that if you buy form a chinesse retailer they may not be the same quality as if you would buy it from the official site, any thoughts on this?
he also said that they come whit more bloatware and there's a higher chance of getting one with overheating problems. I'm thinking they might have different hardware revisions.
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In case some if you already saw this video
https://youtu.be/0-b-gmuKOIM
Honorbuy mobile shop is already offering the global version. Unfortunately just in black and just the 4 GB option.
The question is, if this website got the global version already, why aren't we seeing it on bigger and more known ones (like aliexpress, cect shop, tradingshenzhen, etc..)
What do you guys think?
The phone is released in HK & Singapore if I am not wrong (or about to get released in SP). So there is a global version floating around the markets.
HB was also the first EU dealer to have the CN version in their EU Warehouse. Those guys are fast.
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why aren't we seeing it on bigger and more known ones (like aliexpress, cect shop, tradingshenzhen, etc..)
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There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened
forwardroll said:
There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened
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I see! all the stores i checked on ALiexpress had the chinese version with the "Global ROM". so they seem to have the global version now. but still only black and only 4 gb version.
Hope they get other colors soon
thanks for the links
forwardroll said:
There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened
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Hi,
I'm very confused. I would like the official rom with the mi max 3. Who sells the phone with the real OFFICIAL global rom and OTA?
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deloj said:
Hi,
I'm very confused. I would like the official rom with the mi max 3. Who sells the phone with the real OFFICIAL global rom and OTA?
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Available from here:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...bal-version-phalet-mobile-phone-unlocked.html
I've ordered and its been posted. I'm awaiting delivery.
phorenzik said:
Available from here:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...bal-version-phalet-mobile-phone-unlocked.html
I've ordered and its been posted. I'm awaiting delivery.
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Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.
deloj said:
Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.
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So, buy it from elsewhere for $100 cheaper then.
deloj said:
Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.
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Just buy it from TradingShenzhen.
opasha said:
Just buy it from TradingShenzhen.
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Still too expensive from there. What do you think about buying from Aliexpress? Do you know if they sell the real official global version there?
deloj said:
Still too expensive from there. What do you think about buying from Aliexpress? Do you know if they sell the real official global version there?
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Had terrible experience with Mi Global Store on AliExpress and Gearbest; I ended up canceling both before going with TradingShenzhen. I trust TradingShenzhen, WondaMobile, and Gearbest because of their reliability and consistency.
becareful with ali, those marked global version might be global rom. i prefer those saying presale seen more real. also i m doubt there are global version with xiaomi.eu rom, that is not global version!!!
opasha said:
Had terrible experience with Mi Global Store on AliExpress and Gearbest; I ended up canceling both before going with TradingShenzhen. I trust TradingShenzhen, WondaMobile, and Gearbest because of their reliability and consistency.
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Appreciate the help. But WondaMobile and gearbest are selling the mi max 3 too costly.
I wanna make sure I get the official global rom that can be rooted without any problems. Also, theres something call antirollback. Is this a good thing to have on the phone?
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ryanllts said:
becareful with ali, those marked global version might be global rom. i prefer those saying presale seen more real. also i m doubt there are global version with xiaomi.eu rom, that is not global version!!!
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So you suggest I buy presale mi max 3? I'm just confused here. Should I buy the chinese version then flash the global rom on it? Hope you can my remove my confusion about this phone. Thanks.
Chinese version... Global version... They are all the same in different box and charger plug maybe. Why would you care about the rom... Flash and use whatever you want...
I bet everyone is buying Xiaomi products not for the software but for the reasonably/cheap priced hardware.
nijel8 said:
Chinese version... Global version... They are all the same in different box and charger plug maybe. Why would you care about the rom... Flash and use whatever you want...
I bet everyone is buying Xiaomi products not for the software but for the reasonably/cheap priced hardware.
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rumors saying the global rom ali is selling is fake global rom that may damage phone, also giving user trouble flashing official rom. i cant confirm if it is true, but i wont risk it.
ryanllts said:
rumors saying the global rom ali is selling is fake global rom that may damage phone, also giving user trouble flashing official rom. i cant confirm if it is true, but i wont risk it.
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The key word here is RUMORS coming from MIUI forums... Since when official MIUI forum had any credibility!? It's like middle east market over there - everybody tallks, nobody listens... Not to mention thair moderators which have no idea what is going on behind the Xiaomi's doors but act like insiders...
Fake? Maybe... You could say the same for the 9.6.6 one as well which is straight from Xiaomi's servers and has the same mobile data issues like the "fake" 9.6.4 one.
Damaging phone? Comm on...!? Problems flashing roms is mainly(if not all) user's errors.
Anyway... I get what you are saying and respect that...
Ordered what I thought was China version last Sunday from eBay, shipped Monday from Texas, got it today(Friday)... genuine GLOBAL VERSION, factory sealed with locked bootloader, complimentary US plug adapter... Go figure...
nijel8 said:
Ordered what I thought was China version last Sunday from eBay, shipped Monday from Texas, got it today(Friday)... genuine GLOBAL VERSION, factory sealed with locked bootloader, complimentary US plug adapter... Go figure...
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What seller?
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What seller?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys
I usually buy from nvsrp. But I wanted the 6gb/128gb Chinese version which is only available at the time from Trading Shenzhen. But all other phones I buy from him on eBay. I bought my mi Max 2 4gb/64gb and 4gb/128gb both global rom from him. If I could not get the mi Max 3 I was contemplating a Nokia 7 plus, but Trading Shenzhen came thru. My two cents.
Just ordered the 6t from aliexpress, and now I've noticed that they started selling global variants of the 6t on aliexpress (same seller).
Does anyone know the difference between them?
Most probably the frequency bands
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omerbagi10 said:
Just ordered the 6t from aliexpress, and now I've noticed that they started selling global variants of the 6t on aliexpress (same seller).
Does anyone know the difference between them?
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You may have ordered a OnePlus 6T with Hydrogen OS, which is what's used in China.
The rest of the world gets Oxygen OS.
https://www.oneplus.com/cn/6t/specs
You may be able convert yours to the OOS version, but, if it were me, I'd cancel the order & buy direct from OnePlus outside of China, or if you still need to buy from AliExpress, find a seller who can verify the exact model they're selling.
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KOLIOSIS said:
You may have ordered a OnePlus 6T with Hydrogen OS, which is what's used in China.
The rest of the world gets Oxygen OS.
https://www.oneplus.com/cn/6t/specs
You may be able convert yours to the OOS version, but, if it were me, I'd cancel the order & buy direct from OnePlus outside of China, or if you still need to buy from AliExpress, find a seller who can verify the exact model they're selling.
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Thanks, just did a little search and apparently it comes with global firmware and the global versions cost more for some reason (the only place where I can get a oneplus device in my country is through aliepress).
So, i notice sites like Giztop and Aliexpress sell the Chinese variant of OnePlus 8 Pro for very cheap. Around 800-900 bucks. and they advertise with "global rom" What does this mean? Can they actually flash on a real Global ROM, entirely supported by OnePlus already on the CN versions? What do i lose by getting a CN version over a global version that i can buy in a store in my country for 1100bucks?
I am torn on buying a OnePlus 8 Pro CN version for 850bucks or the Sony Xperia 1 Pro for 1200dollars global from my country. But that is quite the price difference. On the other hand, i'm scared of the supposed massive OP 8 Pro screen issues? are those more prevalent on the CN versions? i see people reporting major loss in max screen brightness, calibration being way off, green tints etc etc? Hoping someone here can give some reassurance. I feel like the safe option is the Sony, but yeah dunno.
If you're buying the device from "abroad" recommend you send flowers first.
"Sorry I'm bored "
Cakkerlakker said:
So, i notice sites like Giztop and Aliexpress sell the Chinese variant of OnePlus 8 Pro for very cheap. Around 800-900 bucks. and they advertise with "global rom" What does this mean? Can they actually flash on a real Global ROM, entirely supported by OnePlus already on the CN versions? What do i lose by getting a CN version over a global version that i can buy in a store in my country for 1100bucks?
I am torn on buying a OnePlus 8 Pro CN version for 850bucks or the Sony Xperia 1 Pro for 1200dollars global from my country. But that is quite the price difference. On the other hand, i'm scared of the supposed massive OP 8 Pro screen issues? are those more prevalent on the CN versions? i see people reporting major loss in max screen brightness, calibration being way off, green tints etc etc? Hoping someone here can give some reassurance. I feel like the safe option is the Sony, but yeah dunno.
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Nothing wrong..
IN2020 China
IN 2021 INDIA
IN 2023 EU
IN 2025 GLOBAL
These phones are probably the chinese (IN2020) with global rom..
Go for it ..on alli 760€ the 8/128 pro
just do note in2025 even its dual sim only works with single sim
cultofluna said:
Nothing wrong..
IN2020 China
IN 2021 INDIA
IN 2023 EU
IN 2025 GLOBAL
These phones are probably the chinese (IN2020) with global rom..
Go for it ..on alli 760€ the 8/128 pro
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So it doesn't matter if i get the Chinese version or not? It's still the same rom as the 2025 global? There is no difference at all?
Ok let's get this straight..
First and foremost.
No one, in any situation unless you want to our feel like losing all your money, should order anything from the likes of Ali Express.
The clue is in the name.
if you want a Oneplus phone, then order it from the correct channels.
Or get it on contract, or be ready to sit through a total turd storm when you need to return to sender.
The likes of Ali Express shouldn't even be mentioned in XDA im amazed that you've been allowed to name this thread.
Ali Express is one toe dipped into the dark web, recognizable by the amount of bad deals you think you're going to get but don't.
Short answer??
Avoid Ali, period.
Pay for the phone you want and stop spreading misinformation, unless you're in China and in a OnePlus sellers shop..
Modem is probably the key factor. The band support is what you'll need.
I, too, have wondered also. iN2020 supports n41 5g but not sure if that's the same 41 that Tmo uses. If so, that would be great
dladz said:
Ok let's get this straight..
First and foremost.
No one, in any situation unless you want to our feel like losing all your money, should order anything from the likes of Ali Express.
The clue is in the name.
Don't be a complete idiot, if you want a Oneplus phone, then order it from the correct channels.
Or get it on contract, or be ready to sit through a total turd storm when you need to return to sender.
The likes of Ali Express shouldn't even be mentioned in XDA im amazed that you've been allowed to name this thread.
Ali Express is one toe dipped into the dark web, recognizable by the amount of bad deals you think you're going to get but don't.
Short answer??
Avoid Ali, period.
Pay for the phone you want and stop spreading misinformation, unless you're in China and in a OnePlus sellers shop..
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Mate, what are you talking about. Nothing about this post was even remotely true. AliExpress is pretty reputable. It's basically the Chinese Amazon. This isn't the wild west days of 2010 with Chinese e-commerce.
I order stuff off AliExpress all the time. 99% of time something arrives as advertised. When it doesn't - I just open a claim and I get my money back. Items take longer these days to arrive due to ePacket and covid-19 - but I always get what I ordered.
I think you might be thinking of Alibaba, which also in turn has dramatically improved in the last few years.
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Mate, what are you talking about. Nothing about this post was even remotely true. AliExpress is pretty reputable. It's basically the Chinese Amazon. This isn't the wild west days of 2010 with Chinese e-commerce.
I order stuff off AliExpress all the time. 99% of time something arrives as advertised. When it doesn't - I just open a claim and I get my money back. Items take longer these days to arrive due to ePacket and covid-19 - but I always get what I ordered.
I think you might be thinking of Alibaba, which also in turn has dramatically improved in the last few years.
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Totally agree..
Bought 3 devices from alli( op5, xiaomi mi 6, mi9lite)
2 pairs of buds , mi box..etc...
Never had a problem , very fast shipping....
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Cakkerlakker said:
So it doesn't matter if i get the Chinese version or not? It's still the same rom as the 2025 global? There is no difference at all?
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Its the Chinese model (IN2020) with global ROM (IN11AA)
The same ROM as the IN2025 model
I will also order one next month..
You could also try Wonda Mobile, they are based in Hong Kong. They have a complete section of faq on the actual device, the only main difference would be the bands like 5g. They also have a section which lists them so have a look at that to make sure your network supports it.
I bought a OnePlus 8 Pro from Giztop and it's the Chinese version with Oxygen OS on it. I immediately regret it and now I can't return it. If you're in the US, don't do it.
JodyBreeze901 said:
I bought a OnePlus 8 Pro from Giztop and it's the Chinese version with Oxygen OS on it. I immediately regret it and now I can't return it. If you're in the US, don't do it.
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No option to return if you change your mind even paying a restocking fee?
JodyBreeze901 said:
I bought a OnePlus 8 Pro from Giztop and it's the Chinese version with Oxygen OS on it. I immediately regret it and now I can't return it. If you're in the US, don't do it.
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Why regret it?
surge27 said:
Modem is probably the key factor. The band support is what you'll need.
I, too, have wondered also. iN2020 supports n41 5g but not sure if that's the same 41 that Tmo uses. If so, that would be great
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I was looking at it when you couldn't get one in the US. The bands (n71 and n41) were the issue.
So far, have not seen any post from anyone in US TMO that has one that works on LTE and 5G over here.
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I was looking at it when you couldn't get one in the US. The bands (n71 and n41) were the issue.
So far, have not seen any post from anyone in US TMO that has one that works on LTE and 5G over here.
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Ya, 41 is on iN2020 but not sure if it's actually the same 41 here in U.S.
surge27 said:
Ya, 41 is on iN2020 but not sure if it's actually the same 41 here in U.S.
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Yeah - that's an issue, but 6000 mhz n71 is also big , as it both supports LTE and 5G. I didn't see that at all.
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No option to return if you change your mind even paying a restocking fee?
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I can't afford to be without a phone for a month maybe more. My job requires me to have a cell phone and my note 5 backup finally died on me. So I'm stuck with this phone unfortunately
JodyBreeze901 said:
I can't afford to be without a phone for a month maybe more. My job requires me to have a cell phone and my note 5 backup finally died on me. So I'm stuck with this phone unfortunately
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But again, what's wrong with it?..
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But again, what's wrong with it?..
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Well, for one I'm missing a few bands compared to the IN2023 version. That's the most important thing to me. Two, I honestly feel like the 5g is not as strong due to me missing those bands.
Hey, just to give my 2 cents about ordering this phone from China....
Just did it and went for the 12/256 Ultramarine Oneplus 8 Pro at the end of April for about $930 USD, shipping included, on AliExpress.
Took a LONG time to arrive to me (6 weeks!) BUT... Phone is perfect, no defect, screen is gorgeous and nothing wrong with it, even though it is probably a "first batch" unit. Got a Chinese IN2020 unit flashed by seller with Global ROM (came with 10.5.3 or 10.5.4 ROM out of the box), had a pre-applied (plastic) screen protector that will allow me to wait a few more days/weeks to get my UV 3D glass screen protectors for a better protection and better light transmittance. Unit looked new, with all the packaging (even though it was flashed to Global ROM by seller, but still, they managed to make it look like it has never even been turned on, as the phone box itself was still fully wrapped/sealed with plastic).
Once turned on, immediately updated to 10.5.8 Global without any problem, unlocked bootloader, booted to latest TWRP, Rooted of course and applied my usual Magisk modules, as well as flashed a custom kernel (Omega, to be precise). Tweaked my unit to my desire, installed a Gcam to have more options regarding photography, and... well ,that's all, mate!
Nothing much to say, except I'm delighted by my purchase and by this phone for now! Coming from a Oneplus 5T with custom Android Q ROM, it is a BIG step ahead and definitely impressive piece of hardware. However, in terms of speed, can't say the difference is huge (sure, OP8 Pro is faster, but not by a 100X, not even a 2X factor when you use it normally).
If you have an opportunity to buy the Chinese version at a good price from AE or any other reseller, offering some warranty in case something goes wrong during transportation or with the unit itself of course, and if you are not able to get it from your local store (it was and still is not easily available in my country at a decent price right now), then go on and do it! Just remember, unless you go for DHL or other fast shipping carrier, you'll have to be patient.
Cheers!