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MHA-L29C567B167 BIG update for USA Version spotted.

Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.

Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!

I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.

AlexGT1 said:
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
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I don't know what the original font choices were so I don't know.
The camera seems the same as before. No 10x zoom strangely, just 6x.
OK Google only works with screen on or device charging.
No immersive mode.

Good to know we'll a full ROM for your service or others that pop up.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using XDA Labs

Does it fix 3d party music players on lockscreen?

how can we install it ATM?

duraaraa said:
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
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Thanks. I am considering rebranding to the US version using funky!! How's the performance, battery life with this new US version?

duraaraa said:
Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes. ?

Yet the end number is not 158 but 167.
Sent from my MHA-L29 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Any noticeable changes to the drawer homescreen? Ability to make 5 icons across the app drawer?

I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom and I would like to extract the system etc and make a US based ROM. I'll return the phone before I pay to rebrand it back to the US version. I have a week left to send it back. I printed out the return shipping label last night. I'm 75% sure I'm sending it back. The phone itself is great but the software is not. The more I pick up my Mi Max and start to use it the more and more I hate EMUI.

ajsmsg78 said:
I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom.
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I'm hoping a full ROM to flash will fix my broken camera.
Might just go the FunkyHuawei route this weekend,PM me if you still need it at that time. :good:

jonathan3579 said:
Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes.
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The kernel was built on February 9, so it's actually the newest update in terms of build date. But it seems Huawei is going in a slightly different direction for features in the US firmware.
I installed it and am now using it, so I'll report regarding anything I notice that differentiates it from the other international models.

Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice. ?

hatyrei said:
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice.
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As mentioned in the original post, it is currently not being pushed to phones or signed for installation by Huawei, and therefore cannot be installed on phones right now without a paid service like FunkyHuawei. In the future, if you have the US model, you will likely get it as an OTA update. It's anyone's guess when, though.

Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.

NeutronBomb said:
Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.

NeutronBomb said:
Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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C636 I believe is the Chinese version of the mate 9 which does not have the correct us bands. There's no way to get those bands in your version. You'll have to purchase the us version. Flashing does not alter capability in terms of LTE capability.
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duraaraa said:
No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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No we were both on At&t. I know there's a difference between the two because even with fresh reboots there were certain areas in SoCal that her mate 9 would get solid LTE and mine would not lock on no matter what and I'd only get H+.
CptAwesomes explanation seems legit, I remember reading somewhere that one of the models had a different LTE band, I was thinking it was the US model but I guess it's the one I have which is one of the SE Asia models I believe. That's good news then since I already purchased a U.S. Model and will be selling this one shortly. Clears things up for my future flashing needs.

Purchased US version but have WW ROM?

Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...

I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
cj1171 said:
Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...
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magicmanfk said:
I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
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Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.

cj1171 said:
Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.
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Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.

magicmanfk said:
Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.
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Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?

urmanio23 said:
Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!

magicmanfk said:
I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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I used the app "LTE discovery" on the play store. It supposedly tells you which band you're using on at the moment. It appears to have good reviews, and thats how I saw that I was on band 2 or 4 depending on where I was in the city.

magicmanfk said:
I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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Sorry I not good at explaining things,
Basically go to: "Settings->More->Cellular Networks->SIM1->Network operators->Search networks"
That will show all networks supported by the phone, after that I just search what bands those network operators work with in my city/county, since the phone can see them, it means those bands are supported by the phone.
My phone can see Mexico's AT&T 4G networks, AT&T 4G LTE in Mexico works with B4, since the ASUS website list BR/US the only version to support B4, my phone is BR/US version.

So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.

I just went through all the firmware on the Asus support page and they are all either for the WW or cn version. There is no update for any US version. So I'm thinking the WW and us version firmware is identical.
I'm also in need of Lte band 20 for when I'm in Europe 3 months of the year. I wonder if Asus could make adding Lte bands easy for all of us like the Samsung phones with a hidden menu so not everybody messes with it and bricks their phone.

So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.

rafa10pj said:
So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.
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I purchased mine on Amazon and it is indeed US.

I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?

crusht said:
I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?
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I've upgraded and haven't noticed a difference in battery life. There is no easy way to roll back your phone to marshmallow though, Following the post about converting from CN to WW rom would probably be the best way.

I purchased mine from offer up and I can't update mine the rom is WW but idk which variant I have?
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magicmanfk said:
So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.
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I did this but mine says unknown. Idk what is up with mine

Whats the difference in the OnePlus 8 Pro Unlocked Non-US VS OnePlus 8 Pro Unlocked?

I am looking at swappa and they list two versions of the oneplus 8 pro. Whats the difference? Is one phone more inferior than the other?

CDMA Carrier support in the US without that no Verizon or Sprint access.

dracozny said:
CDMA Carrier support in the US without that no Verizon or Sprint access.
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There are people on REDDIT that say they're using the non us version (2023, not 2020) on Verizon just fine. They claim the US version has CDMA support but it seems you still have to enable CDMA-Less for it to even work. So if you're going CDMA-Less anyway, why do you need the US version?
Am I missing something? If you compare bands they support they both list the Verizon LTE bands, no?

LiquidHonesty said:
There are people on REDDIT that say they're using the non us version (2023, not 2020) on Verizon just fine. They claim the US version has CDMA support but it seems you still have to enable CDMA-Less for it to even work. So if you're going CDMA-Less anyway, why do you need the US version?
Am I missing something? If you compare bands they support they both list the Verizon LTE bands, no?
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I can't even activate the IN2020 that I bought. they just tell me it's incompatible.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-pro-cn IN2020&IN2023
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-pro-12gb-am IN2025
*note: there are typos on that site*

dracozny said:
I can't even activate the IN2020 that I bought. they just tell me it's incompatible.
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-pro-cn IN2020&IN2023
https://www.kimovil.com/en/where-to-buy-oneplus-8-pro-12gb-am IN2025
*note: there are typos on that site*
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That site is confusing, trying to find it but 2023 has different bands than 2020, I know 2020 won't work but 2023 should. If I find it I'll come back and post it. (BTW, your link is IN2020 and HD2023, not IN2023....)
Here we go
IN2020 - No B13: https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...20-bbk-galilei/verizon-wireless-united-states
IN2023 - Has all the LTE bands: https://www.frequencycheck.com/carr...23-bbk-galilei/verizon-wireless-united-states

Question about changing from EU to global ROM (call recording)

Any one know if the global ROM support call recording out of the box? Really need that feature.
Also if it has it and I flash it, will the global ROM support all 3g,4g,5g bands as the EU ROM do?

smaberg said:
Any one know if the global ROM support call recording out of the box? Really need that feature.
Also if it has it and I flash it, will the global ROM support all 3g,4g,5g bands as the EU ROM do?
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I have the EU version and it supports call recording out of the box?

See.
It's been there all the time for me.

dladz said:
See.
It's been there all the time for me.
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Mine doesn't (Sweden) and when I run the abd command to enable it, it works but then it incorporates new bugs, like hides the comment section in instagram when replying etc so you can't see what your typing, also in other apps it hides the text box when typing so your typing in blind.
So anyone with any, I mean ANY SOLUTION please let me know, thanks :good:

It was not active on my phone as well(Greece) but I'm rooted so I just installed the Magisk module.
Have u checked this thread? There're are several ways for rooted and non-rooted devices(compatible with 8/8 Pro)

smaberg said:
Mine doesn't (Sweden) and when I run the abd command to enable it, it works but then it incorporates new bugs, like hides the comment section in instagram when replying etc so you can't see what your typing, also in other apps it hides the text box when typing so your typing in blind.
So anyone with any, I mean ANY SOLUTION please let me know, thanks :good:
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What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there

dladz said:
What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there
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Ok, here's the screenshot

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Ok, here's the screenshot
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Identical
Did you get your phone from a provider or straight from OnePlus?
Is it's the provider then it's down to them I'd say..
Flashing a firmware may fix it. Downloading a full update from oxygen update may do the job.
Beyond that I'm not sure pal.

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Identical
Did you get your phone from a provider or straight from OnePlus?
Is it's the provider then it's down to them I'd say..
Flashing a firmware may fix it. Downloading a full update from oxygen update may do the job.
Beyond that I'm not sure pal.
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Got it from a regular store, so it's a retail OnePlus model not branded.

To my knowledge the operator decides if it's available or not, unfortunately. No call recording with any operator in sweden (I've tried). I use the magisk module (oos native call recorder enabler), been using it on op6, 6t and now op8 pro. No issues.
Edit: it even works on oos11 DP3...

dladz said:
What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there
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I was interested having a phone with native call recording, where did you buy yours mate? was it a contract from CarPhoneWareHouse? or elsewhere?

rajeeva said:
I was interested having a phone with native call recording, where did you buy yours mate? was it a contract from CarPhoneWareHouse? or elsewhere?
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Got mine from 3 UK on a 24 month, not locked to any network.
3 were the only network in the UK to get this phone.
They don't tend to mess with features like EE have in the past and although id prefer the EE network for speed and stability, 3 haven't actually been that bad, their 5G hasn't been great though, I don't have 5G on at all.. as it's not been worth the battery hit. 4G usually gives me around 100Mb whereas EE was around 275Mb in the same location (my house)

dladz said:
Got mine from 3 UK on a 24 month, not locked to any network.
3 were the only network in the UK to get this phone.
They don't tend to mess with features like EE have in the past and although id prefer the EE network for speed and stability, 3 haven't actually been that bad, their 5G hasn't been great though, I don't have 5G on at all.. as it's not been worth the battery hit. 4G usually gives me around 100Mb whereas EE was around 275Mb in the same location (my house)
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That is awesome, I'm having S9+ bought from Samsung site, missing recording feature massively. I'm with Vodaphone sim-only deal [5G], question is to get OnePluse 8Pro or get S9+ call feature

rajeeva said:
That is awesome, I'm having S9+ bought from Samsung site, missing recording feature massively. I'm with Vodaphone sim-only deal [5G], question is to get OnePluse 8Pro or get S9+ call feature
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Well personally I'll never buy another Sammy again, least not until they start allowing Qualcomm to provide all SOC's, the difference is night and day between the Exynos and Snapdragon.
I had the ultra on order and it didn't arrive for so long so when I saw the 8 Pro I switched, after looking at the problems that chip caused I'm glad I did..
I'm sure there should be a call recording feature you can install.

8pro in2020 Chinese variant

this Chinese variant is by far the cheapest I can find to buy. Is anyone using this variant with no problems in the US? Are there any problems and steps you need to take to get it working in the US? I keep searching for a guide and haven't found anything

I share the same doubts.
I live in a different area but I didn't find any information about the IN2020 as well - even with the official builds.
I still don't know if I should get it or to pay extra for the global version.

How much would you be saving?

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How much would you be saving?
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For me is about 300$.
Is anyone knows if I will be limit with the in2020 version?
By limit I mean - unable to flash cretin official and unofficial roms
I really holding my self from buying it until I will get a valid answer.

ymca said:
For me is about 300$.
Is anyone knows if I will be limit with the in2020 version?
By limit I mean - unable to flash cretin official and unofficial roms
I really holding my self from buying it until I will get a valid answer.
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I'd probably still get the official one, avoid the problem with warranty. Unless you can ship back to China if required..

dladz said:
I'd probably still get the official one, avoid the problem with warranty. Unless you can ship back to China if required..
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For the price's differences I can live without a warranty
It's came with "Global Rom" - they are basically opens the phone and flashing this version - that's also a bummer but I can live with it as well.
I just wanna make sure I will not be limited in the future

ymca said:
For the price's differences I can live without a warranty
It's came with "Global Rom" - they are basically opens the phone and flashing this version - that's also a bummer but I can live with it as well.
I just wanna make sure I will not be limited in the future
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I'm looking for a decent guide on how to convert to the international version

Just be sure that IN2020 support your local ISP's network bands, since it has the least supported bands of all versions of OP8P, you should be good with it in the US.

I own a OP8P IN2020, I'm from Mexico and I haven't had any problem, I used to use the global Oxygen OS and now I'm on the Open beta, everything works as the global one, just make sure it has the bands you need at your country

Raezor92 said:
I own a OP8P IN2020, I'm from Mexico and I haven't had any problem, I used to use the global Oxygen OS and now I'm on the Open beta, everything works as the global one, just make sure it has the bands you need at your country
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Yea, that is the main my concern (bands) too. Does anyone know when installed global rom LTE bands remain the same or they can be extended too. I am precisely interesting in LTE B28.

Raezor92 said:
I own a OP8P IN2020, I'm from Mexico and I haven't had any problem, I used to use the global Oxygen OS and now I'm on the Open beta, everything works as the global one, just make sure it has the bands you need at your country
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Yes, that is the problem. You can install global ROM but LTE Bands stay the same like original model.

PanNet said:
Yea, that is the main my concern (bands) too. Does anyone know when installed global rom LTE bands remain the same or they can be extended too. I am precisely interesting in LTE B28.
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From what I've researched the bands are fixed and can't be changed via flashing. Like older models.