There is some owner of this tablet that can confirm if this tablet has widewine level 1 (using drm info app) and if it can play netflix in HD, and at which resolution playing test patterns on Netflix? It would be very useful
I have the pad (10.8") and a Netflix account. Point me to the correct test to play and I'll give you all the info you want. As far as I know, sadly, it won't play in HD. But do tell me what you want me to try.
gorman42 said:
I have the pad (10.8") and a Netflix account. Point me to the correct test to play and I'll give you all the info you want. As far as I know, sadly, it won't play in HD. But do tell me what you want me to try.
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Just search for test patterns, play one of them and look at the resolution reported on the right top corner. Report it here, thanks
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It only supports level 3, e.g., no Netflix and amazon HD for whatever reason.
I checked with the app drm info.
Steffe89 said:
It only supports level 3, e.g., no Netflix and amazon HD for whatever reason.
I checked with the app drm info.
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Thank you.
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This is pretty much unbelievable, considering they called the product Mediapad and Netflix comes preinstalled.
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Actually... I went to test as requested. Tapped on Netflix icon (comes preinstalled). Got a message stating "you need to update the app". Tapped that. Went to Play Store and it says my device is not compatible with the app. If I search for Netflix on Play Store, the official app does not come up in results. Bootloader is unlocked but I'm not rooted.
I have no problems running Netflix and it does not say not compatible.
@gorman42 did you check whether your device still passes SafetyNet? Most likely Netflix is using SafetyNet to check whether the device was modified and then it's not installing.
Extremely disappointing as I really need to replace my Nexus 7 (2013) tablet which DOES support HD streaming... I've read supposedly that L1 support can be added via software update, but who knows if Huawei would ever be motivated enough. If you google around you can see people clamoring for L1 for various Huawei devices.
boatnik said:
Extremely disappointing as I really need to replace my Nexus 7 (2013) tablet which DOES support HD streaming... I've read supposedly that L1 support can be added via software update, but who knows if Huawei would ever be motivated enough. If you google around you can see people clamoring for L1 for various Huawei devices.
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One plus require you to ship the phone to them in order to update it to L1... So maybe a software is not that straightforward
Steffe89 said:
One plus require you to ship the phone to them in order to update it to L1... So maybe a software is not that straightforward
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Oof barely better than nothing I guess. RMA for a tablet would be less disruptive than a phone at least.
AndDiSa said:
@gorman42 did you check whether your device still passes SafetyNet? Most likely Netflix is using SafetyNet to check whether the device was modified and then it's not installing.
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Yup, CTS profile match failed. Any fix? I have a regular NetFlix subscribtion, this is disappointing to say the least.
Just having the bootloader unlocked is enough to trigger this? Jeez...
It's kind of ironic, considering that once you have root you can then hide root, fix SafetyNet... I unlocked the bootloader as soon as I received it, as doing it requires formatting everything and I wanted to avoid that in the future (hoping for root).
@gorman42 No, I don't know how to fix but I had a similar problem with my current phone. After installing Magisk everything is fine now ...
Btw. I got my sht-w09 "Schubert" device today, not having it unlocked. Did you register as a developer to get your unlock code or how did you unlock your device?
AndDiSa said:
@gorman42 No, I don't know how to fix but I had a similar problem with my current phone. After installing Magisk everything is fine now ...
Btw. I got my sht-w09 "Schubert" device today, not having it unlocked. Did you register as a developer to get your unlock code or how did you unlock your device?
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I followed the procedure on Huawei website, yes. To install Magisk on this we need root, don't we?
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I followed the procedure on Huawei website, yes. To install Magisk on this we need root, don't we?
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No, not realy as you can install Magisk Manager (which doesn't need root permissions) and from there you can patch the boot image ...
But only theoretically speaking as I didn't test and as I am unsure that our device is supported yet. If something fails there's a risk for a bootloop and one would need to install at least a clean boot image. A bit risky without a further net of security. I'll need to inform myself a bit more about the Huawei devices and Kirin 960 ...
Also... isn't it strange for the app to come up as not compatible with the device just for the bootloader? I suspect the reason is not SafetyNet. I've seen apps refusing to run in the past, but never apps not being downloadable from Play Store. Am I wrong?
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Just search for test patterns, play one of them and look at the resolution reported on the right top corner. Report it here, thanks
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Ok. It's 720x480.
I had to uninstall the preinstalled version and install the apk from here: https://help.netflix.com/en/node/57688
Pretty unbelievable...
It's a bad joke. I'm returning it. I didn't believe it but it's true, it doesn't support wivewine and it's a 400€ device. The thing just gets worse when I think that my nexus 7 (2013) has it.
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It's a bad joke. I'm returning it. I didn't believe it but it's true, it doesn't support wivewine and it's a 400€ device. The thing just gets worse when I think that my nexus 7 (2013) has it.
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Absolutely, it's f*cking ridiculous, i won't buy this tablet for this reason. The only recent tablets in the official netflix HD devices list, are the galaxy tab S2 and S3, i'm thinking of buying an S2, but I hate the fact that it's 2 years old and with 3gb ram.
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I debated with myself for long hours. I've just activated the return procedure on Amazon. I don't think it's correct to justify this unacceptable decision with my hard earned money.
So long Mediapad M5. Maybe next time don't advertise (and name) something as a media tablet with HD screen if you intend to cripple it to SD resolutions for video streaming.
Can this be solved through an update by Huawei? Or it is a problem that will remain in time.It makes me doubt a lot to buying it
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Hi,
just got my G5 (H850 EU model) and was reading about the process to unlock the bootloader and get root.
On LG's page it says that as part of the unlocking, the DRM protection will "become untrusted". Can anyone confirm whether Amazon Video and Spotify work despite this?
I am coming from a rooted Oneplus 2 (switching only because of non-expandable storage on the Oneplus 2) and both Amazon Video and Spotify work flawlessly on the device. But then I don't know anything about the status of the DRM protection on it and if it was changed when I rooted the phone.
If I cannot use these two services, the G5 would not be reasonable replacement, of course.
Thanks for any info,
M
xdam57733 said:
Hi,
just got my G5 (H850 EU model) and was reading about the process to unlock the bootloader and get root.
On LG's page it says that as part of the unlocking, the DRM protection will "become untrusted". Can anyone confirm whether Amazon Video and Spotify work despite this?
I am coming from a rooted Oneplus 2 (switching only because of non-expandable storage on the Oneplus 2) and both Amazon Video and Spotify work flawlessly on the device. But then I don't know anything about the status of the DRM protection on it and if it was changed when I rooted the phone.
If I cannot use these two services, the G5 would not be reasonable replacement, of course.
Thanks for any info,
M
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Spotify works fine
xdam57733 said:
Hi,
just got my G5 (H850 EU model) and was reading about the process to unlock the bootloader and get root.
On LG's page it says that as part of the unlocking, the DRM protection will "become untrusted". Can anyone confirm whether Amazon Video and Spotify work despite this?
I am coming from a rooted Oneplus 2 (switching only because of non-expandable storage on the Oneplus 2) and both Amazon Video and Spotify work flawlessly on the device. But then I don't know anything about the status of the DRM protection on it and if it was changed when I rooted the phone.
If I cannot use these two services, the G5 would not be reasonable replacement, of course.
Thanks for any info,
M
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As does Amazon video on my rooted H850...u might have issues with Android Pay, if u use that, but I think they even have a workaround for that...
Keep in mind also that with root comes xposed, and with xposed comes tons of mods for properly working services for those apps and others where root would ordinarily break functionality.
But I didn't have to do anything outside of downloading Amazon App Store and installing Amazon Prime Video to get it working properly. I also use HBO Now without the need to modify anything. Hope that helps!
Can also confirm Spotify works, I've heard Android pay works with system less Root and Xposed but cannot verify that.
I had my tablet reset and installed from scratch yesterday. It restored my apps from my google account and both Netflix and Amazon Prime were installed.
Weird: Netflix was installed, but once I click on it, it says that it's incompatible with this version, please Update. I can't update, because it doesn't even turn up in the play store. Amazon Prime Video starts, shows available content in HD, a movie plays, but only audio, no video, just a black screen. DRM info said that it's L1 security, so everything should work in terms of DRM.
However, PlayStore says that the device is Uncertified. Disabling, clearing data and cache didn't make a change.
System Software is up to date and I have no idea where to start looking.
Just to make sure that this is not the culprit, I made a full reset of the device AND relocked the bootloader, so this should be a device like factory new.
Yet, PlayStore uncertified, no Netflix, black picture in Amazon Prime HD. I am really tempted to just throw this device out of the window.
DF5JT said:
Just to make sure that this is not the culprit, I made a full reset of the device AND relocked the bootloader, so this should be a device like factory new.
Yet, PlayStore uncertified, no Netflix, black picture in Amazon Prime HD. I am really tempted to just throw this device out of the window.
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Never assume relocking bootloader makes it stock.
Efuses and DRM keysxare common, and once they are blown/wiped, it's game over, you will never return to stock
CrazyPeter said:
Never assume relocking bootloader makes it stock.
Efuses and DRM keysxare common, and once they are blown/wiped, it's game over, you will never return to stock
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You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
What are the manufacturers, what supports your claim in term of engineer analysis?
Where can I read about it?
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You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
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The fact that you've unlocked, relocked but Playstore says uncertified and you're having these problems?
Don't have a go at someone trying to help you out, fella. CrazyPeter is only suggesting the possibility that once you're unlocked, that's it: it's highly possible that "re-locking" doesn't undo something that's used by apps to detect non-stock. It's not for him to prove that's true, he's only trying to help. You should have done your own research before unlocking.
I'd been through this before too. If you unlocked bootloader, your tablet will fail safetynet test. Playstore wouldn't let you install or update netflix.
I tried relock bootloader and it passed safetynet, Netflix will come up in Playstore and allowed to install. It worked fine with HD streaming. You have to make sure to start from scratch and don't restore from backup after relock bootloader (which factory reset your device anyway)
I went with supposedly best solution, unlocked bootloader , stay with stock recovery and just fastboot patched ramdisk for magisk installation. In the end magisk would make your device pass safetynet and can install netflix and works fine. Also you can recieve an OTA update, and can always patch magisk again on new build.
Don't know about primevideo since I don't use t.
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You do have something to back your assumption up with, say, facts?
What are the manufacturers, what supports your claim in term of engineer analysis?
Where can I read about it?
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https://www.androidpolice.com/2015/...have-efuses-and-why-should-i-care-about-them/
https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3/DRM-Keys-Restore-after-Relock-Bootloader/td-p/890849#gref
oldpoem said:
.....I went with supposedly best solution, unlocked bootloader , stay with stock recovery and just fastboot patched ramdisk for magisk installation. In the end magisk would make your device pass safetynet and can install netflix and works fine. Also you can recieve an OTA update, and can always patch magisk again on new build.
Don't know about primevideo since I don't use t.
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This is the solution I followed when I initially unlocked my bootloader.
Hulu, Amazon Prime and Netflix all work.
whih device was this on?
a US device (WIFI only?) or an international/Chinese device with LTE/4G?
I am about to purchase a Chinese version in order to get LTE and I am wondering whether I will be unable to download and watch netflix?
I got my CMR-W09 (wifi) tablet today and I can confirm it plays Amazon Prime and Vudu in HD. I don't have an account with Netflix so I could not check it. The Vudu app shows that some of my movies in my wishlist are in UHD (4K). I did not check being I would have to pay for them.
Seems so bizarre to me that Google, Netflix, Amazon, etc., would be encouraging piracy by banning their paying customers from using the service. I'm honestly at a loss for words.
I had this issue on my Note 3, which can't pass SafetyNet as it's under my control, not Google's. When Netflix started requiring SafetyNet, I emailed for a confirmation. That was the end of our 9 year business relationship; I am no longer a customer.
I subscribed to YouTube Red, as (ironically) they still seem to value their engineering customers. However, should they follow suit, that business relationship will end as well, and I'll find someone else to spend my money with.
I know it can be tough, but I do encourage everyone affected by DRM to cancel their subscriptions, and take their business elsewhere.
If you do, just make sure you contact the company's Sales / Marketing team (definitely not tech support!). Explain to them in very clear, polite terms exactly why you'll be switching to their competitor, and that you'll be back if they ever decide to correct the situation.
I'm also completely stock (never been rooted etc) and exact same issues with Amazon Video.
Only thing that might cause issues is my ad blocker (Adclear), but having uninstalled that I have the same issue.
I'd be keen to know if you resolve as Google searches don't throw up much, and unfortunately the thread I started hasn't produced any solutions either!
So..... I was on the phone to Amazon support and was playing with my settings....
I use a "corner round" app to make the tablet screen more visually appealing - as soon as I disable it, Prime Video works!
So, if you have anything that creates a screen overlay, try disabling it and using Netflix / Prime video. Give it a try!
Best,
You guys know that huawei already made the update through OTA that netflix can run HD and prime video as well right?
Just got my new Honor 8X Max in the mail and it's the chinese version (I'm living in Europe). The model number is ARE-AL00. I got the GMS installer and the Google Installer v2 and now I can open the play store, but I can't use it to install or uninstall apps, it just gets stuck on the "(un)installing" screen. When I try to install the Play store from a separate apk I usually get a program which I can't even open. And I've tried this with and without the software update. If anyone has got the Play store working on this phone I'd love to know how you did it.
Overall I'm pretty upset with this phone. I didn't realize I was getting the Chinese version and of course it comes with all kinds of censorship and ability restrictions, I spend like 10 hours trying to figure out how to root it and it turns out Huawei decided to make unlocking the bootloader impossible only a few months ago and funkyhuawei (with their insane prices) can't even do anything for a Qualcomm chipset so I'm S.O.L. I don't think the Chinese company I bought from will give a refund after the box is opened so I'm basically out my $300 if I want another phone. I was excited to be getting such great hardware for such a low price but the lack of functionality and customizability makes it a complete waste.
Mikey_AK said:
Just got my new Honor 8X Max in the mail and it's the chinese version (I'm living in Europe). The model number is ARE-AL00. I got the GMS installer and the Google Installer v2 and now I can open the play store, but I can't use it to install or uninstall apps, it just gets stuck on the "(un)installing" screen. When I try to install the Play store from a separate apk I usually get a program which I can't even open. And I've tried this with and without the software update. If anyone has got the Play store working on this phone I'd love to know how you did it.
Overall I'm pretty upset with this phone. I didn't realize I was getting the Chinese version and of course it comes with all kinds of censorship and ability restrictions, I spend like 10 hours trying to figure out how to root it and it turns out Huawei decided to make unlocking the bootloader impossible only a few months ago and funkyhuawei (with their insane prices) can't even do anything for a Qualcomm chipset so I'm S.O.L. I don't think the Chinese company I bought from will give a refund after the box is opened so I'm basically out my $300 if I want another phone. I was excited to be getting such great hardware for such a low price but the lack of functionality and customizability makes it a complete waste.
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Same situation here, here is what I did to get Play Store works on my Honor 8X :
- Turn on the "Authorize unknown source apps install thing"
- Install GMS installer to get the Play Store works
- Install Gboard to get rid of the chinese keyboard everywhere.
But still, I'm searching for the Global Firmware and according to a Honor / Huawei Customer Agent, they do not allow firmware downloads anymore.
Hope this can help other people in the same case...
dogma7 said:
Same situation here, here is what I did to get Play Store works on my Honor 8X :
- Turn on the "Authorize unknown source apps install thing"
- Install GMS installer to get the Play Store works
- Install Gboard to get rid of the chinese keyboard everywhere.
But still, I'm searching for the Global Firmware and according to a Honor / Huawei Customer Agent, they do not allow firmware downloads anymore.
Hope this can help other people in the same case...
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Thanks a lot for the help. My more-tech-savvy friend encouraged me to use F-droid and Yalp and that has been working fine so I'm going to give that a try before insisting on getting Google back...I emailed Huawei customer support about unlocking the bootloader and received an interesting response:
"We kindly inform you that in order to achieve a better user experience, Huawei has decided to terminate the unlock code application service. If your device is already rooted, we inform you that it no longer counts with warranty or device support.
Also, Huawei USA does not provide codes to unlock the bootloader under any circumstance. We kindly inform you that this action can potentially "brick" the device or in other words, renders the device completely unusable and voids the warranty service and device support. We have no control over how unlocking the bootloader will affect your device."
I'm emailed Huawei USA just cause I'm American (living in Sweden though), but this response suggests that maybe if I email Huawei Sweden or China that they will give me one? Gonna give it a try and see what happens.
Also my original post may have been a bit reflexive, I need to give this phone a chance. I remember thinking my last phone (Galaxy S5) was pretty stupid for a few weeks, I eventually just got over it.
Mikey_AK said:
Thanks a lot for the help. My more-tech-savvy friend encouraged me to use F-droid and Yalp and that has been working fine so I'm going to give that a try before insisting on getting Google back...I emailed Huawei customer support about unlocking the bootloader and received an interesting response:
"We kindly inform you that in order to achieve a better user experience, Huawei has decided to terminate the unlock code application service. If your device is already rooted, we inform you that it no longer counts with warranty or device support.
Also, Huawei USA does not provide codes to unlock the bootloader under any circumstance. We kindly inform you that this action can potentially "brick" the device or in other words, renders the device completely unusable and voids the warranty service and device support. We have no control over how unlocking the bootloader will affect your device."
I'm emailed Huawei USA just cause I'm American (living in Sweden though), but this response suggests that maybe if I email Huawei Sweden or China that they will give me one? Gonna give it a try and see what happens.
Also my original post may have been a bit reflexive, I need to give this phone a chance. I remember thinking my last phone (Galaxy S5) was pretty stupid for a few weeks, I eventually just got over it.
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Pls hw is d camera n battery of the phone. And d size ,is it too big.just want perfect size lik my honor note 8.Just curious about them.coming from honor note 8.thanks
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ogoobaby said:
Pls hw is d camera n battery of the phone. And d size ,is it too big.just want perfect size lik my honor note 8.Just curious about them.coming from honor note 8.thanks
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Yes the camera is good quality from what I can tell and the battery life is great. But it is a huge phone, if you don't want something so big then you should probably get the 8X instead of the 8X Max.
Mikey_AK said:
Yes the camera is good quality from what I can tell and the battery life is great. But it is a huge phone, if you don't want something so big then you should probably get the 8X instead of the 8X Max.
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Thanks
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Mikey_AK said:
Just got my new Honor 8X Max in the mail and it's the chinese version (I'm living in Europe). The model number is ARE-AL00. I got the GMS installer and the Google Installer v2 and now I can open the play store, but I can't use it to install or uninstall apps, it just gets stuck on the "(un)installing" screen. When I try to install the Play store from a separate apk I usually get a program which I can't even open. And I've tried this with and without the software update. If anyone has got the Play store working on this phone I'd love to know how you did it.
Overall I'm pretty upset with this phone. I didn't realize I was getting the Chinese version and of course it comes with all kinds of censorship and ability restrictions, I spend like 10 hours trying to figure out how to root it and it turns out Huawei decided to make unlocking the bootloader impossible only a few months ago and funkyhuawei (with their insane prices) can't even do anything for a Qualcomm chipset so I'm S.O.L. I don't think the Chinese company I bought from will give a refund after the box is opened so I'm basically out my $300 if I want another phone. I was excited to be getting such great hardware for such a low price but the lack of functionality and customizability makes it a complete waste.
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This is my very own guide on how to download Play Store on Honor 8X: https://www.oscrunch.com/2018/11/17/google-play-store-on-honor-8x-and-8x-max/
I guess you will have to use a different version of GMS installer. Also, this process requires you to install one more application.
Try this and let me know how it goes. It should work perfectly fine.
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I guess you will have to use a different version of GMS installer. Also, this process requires you to install one more application.
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Yes, you nailed It!
Speaking for myself, I can say that Today I'm a happy owner of a Chinese Honor 8X, but in the past I was in trouble because I was not able to find the *right* version of GSM installer that fits to me (JSN-AL00a).
It was hard to clear all those Chinese apps from my device, but now I have a very strong phone with a high level of performance.
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Mikey_AK said:
Just got my new Honor 8X Max in the mail and it's the chinese version (I'm living in Europe). The model number is ARE-AL00. I got the GMS installer and the Google Installer v2 and now I can open the play store, but I can't use it to install or uninstall apps, it just gets stuck on the "(un)installing" screen. When I try to install the Play store from a separate apk I usually get a program which I can't even open. And I've tried this with and without the software update. If anyone has got the Play store working on this phone I'd love to know how you did it.
Overall I'm pretty upset with this phone. I didn't realize I was getting the Chinese version and of course it comes with all kinds of censorship and ability restrictions, I spend like 10 hours trying to figure out how to root it and it turns out Huawei decided to make unlocking the bootloader impossible only a few months ago and funkyhuawei (with their insane prices) can't even do anything for a Qualcomm chipset so I'm S.O.L. I don't think the Chinese company I bought from will give a refund after the box is opened so I'm basically out my $300 if I want another phone. I was excited to be getting such great hardware for such a low price but the lack of functionality and customizability makes it a complete waste.
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Its not snapdragon, but kirin 710 processor
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azuman said:
Its not snapdragon, but kirin 710 processor
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Ok. Sorry, i misread and thought this is the honor 8x forum and that was your phone. My mistake.
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Matteo Mit. said:
Yes, you nailed It!
Speaking for myself, I can say that Today I'm a happy owner of a Chinese Honor 8X, but in the past I was in trouble because I was not able to find the *right* version of GSM installer that fits to me (JSN-AL00a).
It was hard to clear all those Chinese apps from my device, but now I have a very strong phone with a high level of performance.
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That's my pleasure Glad that this guide has helped.
I had issue on installing Google play. Package installer block me from installing gmsinstaller.apk. what you do to get around it is thru adb. Make sure that you turn off "monitor app install by adb" in developer option or it won't work. If you need more detail let me know.
Hi
Now my honor 8x max has all Google App work fine
Thx dude
vietzero said:
I had issue on installing Google play. Package installer block me from installing gmsinstaller.apk. what you do to get around it is thru adb. Make sure that you turn off "monitor app install by adb" in developer option or it won't work. If you need more detail let me know.
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I would love more details about how you solved that please @vietzero. I am also blocked from executing the first apk (on both my 8X and 8X Max).
Cheers!
avmad said:
I would love more details about how you solved that please @vietzero. I am also blocked from executing the first apk (on both my 8X and 8X Max).
Cheers!
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Try this
1.Tap 7-8 times on build number it will enable developers option
2.Go to developers options
3.Enable USB debugging
4.Disable Monitor apps installed by ADB
5. use adb install -r MyApp.apk
your apk will be installed.
Thanks @miststudent2011
I eventually managed to get Google Play installed and working (thanks UsamaM). Please see my steps on that page: https://www.oscrunch.com/2018/11/17/google-play-store-on-honor-8x-and-8x-max/#comment-65
thank you very much BOSS
miststudent2011 said:
Try this
1.Tap 7-8 times on build number it will enable developers option
2.Go to developers options
3.Enable USB debugging
4.Disable Monitor apps installed by ADM
5. use adb install -r MyApp.apk
you apk will be installed.
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thank you very much BOSS
Some one help me why my phone is failed to verification honor 8x max
Whats the state of installing Google services, including the play store, on new huawei devices (I am specifically looking at mate 20 pro).
Does anyone have any info at all?
Thanks
Update: We have conflicting reports of people able to do it, and someone saying they have tried it and it crashes when opening and running youtube caused a message saying that GMS services were not installed.
So really, we are back to square one and have no idea what is actually going on.
ItsMunday said:
Hey guys,
I've been trying to get an answer for a while from any source I can.
Whats the state of installing Google services, including the play store, on new huawei devices (I am specifically looking at mate 20 pro).
Does anyone have any info at all?
Thanks
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Not sure about mate 20 Pro, but other Huawei devices such as nova 3i bought in China can install Google play store directly from download, without any additional hassle.
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I just got my LYA-AL00 delivered the other day. The seller mentioned that Google Play Services would not be installed, but it was.
Some sellers state that they will set it up for you, but mine stated that he would not, and it was still sealed.
Most of the Google apps were not installed, but I believe the Play Store was? (I could have misremembered on this one, though..)
If you get one that's only missing the Play Store, it's easy to grab from Huawei's App Gallery. Set or change your Huawei ID region to one that is supported (if yours is not, it will guide you to change it).
Koong1 said:
other Huawei devices such as nova 3i bought in China can install Google play store directly from download, without any additional hassle.
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Thanks for the speedy reply.
So other Chinese Variant Huawei phones can install Google Play store as the apk, along with google maps and such and run as if it were an international version?
Is the GMS (Google Services) installed by default on the device?
Do you have any source or something I can see to confirm this?
ONikku said:
I just got my LYA-AL00 delivered the other day. The seller mentioned that Google Play Services would not be installed, but it was.
Some sellers state that they will set it up for you, but mine stated that he would not, and it was still sealed.
Most of the Google apps were not installed, but I believe the Play Store was? (I could have misremembered on this one, though..)
If you get one that's only missing the Play Store, it's easy to grab from Huawei's App Gallery.
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Also thanks to you for your reply.
Where did you buy it from?
Mine will be purchased from a store in China, not shipped out.
Are you able to confirm that the seller did nothing other than just install the Google Play Store APK?
Also, what do you mean by;
ONikku said:
Set or change your Huawei ID region to one that is supported (if yours is not, it will guide you to change it).
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ItsMunday said:
Thanks for the speedy reply.
So other Chinese Variant Huawei phones can install Google Play store as the apk, along with google maps and such and run as if it were an international version?
Is the GMS (Google Services) installed by default on the device?
Do you have any source or something I can see to confirm this?
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I am not too sure about the details. I think the GMS is pre-installed. My wife (currently in Italy) is using a Huawei nova 3i she brought from China TMall (the biggest Chinese online market). She installed Google play store, drive, maps, translate, photos, etc without any issue. Just download play store apk and install then download the rest from the Google play store.
A friend in Thailand using the China Variant Huawei nova 3 also had no issue installing Google play store.
Sorry that I have no creditable source for your reference. It is all my personal first hand experience. I am sure if you dig around more on Xda or Weibo, you can find some clues. Or you can try your luck asking the China retailer if you can install Google Play store on the m20p.
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Koong1 said:
I am not too sure about the details. I think the GMS is pre-installed. My wife (currently in Italy) is using a Huawei nova 3i she brought from China TMall (the biggest Chinese online market). She installed Google play store, drive, maps, translate, photos, etc without any issue. Just download play store apk and install then download the rest from the Google play store.
A friend in Thailand using the China Variant Huawei nova 3 also had no issue installing Google play store.
Sorry that I have no creditable source for your reference. It is all my personal first hand experience. I am sure if you dig around more on Xda or Weibo, you can find some clues. Or you can try your luck asking the China retailer if you can install Google Play store on the m20p.
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That's great news for me.
I wonder why no one has mentioned this online before.
Thank you for your assistance.
ItsMunday said:
Also thanks to you for your reply.
Where did you buy it from?
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I purchased it from a lower-volume retailer on eBay.
ItsMunday said:
Are you able to confirm that the seller did nothing other than just install the Google Play Store APK?
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It was factory-sealed, as best as I could tell with the plastic wrapping.
This particular seller said that he would not offer to install it for me. He said it would not be on the phone, but Google Play Services appears to come pre-installed.
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Also, what do you mean by
>>Set or change your Huawei ID region to one that is supported (if yours is not, it will guide you to change it).
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When you open AppGallery, it'll have you set up your Huawei ID and choose a region. I chose United States, and it said the app was unavailable in the region, but also displayed the option to change the region.
ONikku said:
I purchased it from a lower-volume retailer on eBay.
It was factory-sealed, as best as I could tell with the plastic wrapping.
This particular seller said that he would not offer to install it for me. He said it would not be on the phone, but Google Play Services appears to come pre-installed.
When you open AppGallery, it'll have you set up your Huawei ID and choose a region. I chose United States, and it said the app was unavailable in the region, but also displayed the option to change the region.
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Thanks for your help.
You and the other person have convinced me that it is indeed possible and very easy, no extra install needed.
Koong1 said:
Sent from my Huawei Mate 20 Pro
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ONikku said:
I just got my LYA-AL00
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Hey sorry guys, one last question.
What screen did you get?
LG or BOE?
I'm hoping the Chinese are the BOE ones.
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Hey sorry guys, one last question.
What screen did you get?
LG or BOE?
I'm hoping the Chinese are the BOE ones.
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My m20pro is bought in Singapore. No glue gate or green screen bleed so far.
No idea if my screen is BOE or LG.
From what I heard on Weibo, 6GB 128Gb Variant in China have a 1 in 3 chance of getting LG. The remaining 2 chances are BOE. The 8Gb 128Gb and 8Gb 256Gb Variant in China should be all BOE screens.
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What screen did you get?
LG or BOE?
I'm hoping the Chinese are the BOE ones.
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Mine has an LG screen. I haven't experienced any of the reported screen issues yet, but I only got it yesterday. Fingers crossed, haha..
(8GB 128GB)
ONikku said:
Mine has an LG screen. I haven't experienced any of the reported screen issues yet, but I only got it yesterday. Fingers crossed, haha..
(8GB 128GB)
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A simple test is just to drip water onto your screen edge to see if there is any green tint.
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ONikku said:
Mine has an LG screen. I haven't experienced any of the reported screen issues yet, but I only got it yesterday. Fingers crossed, haha..
(8GB 128GB)
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I found on another forum;
"To test if your screen glows go into battery settings and turn on the dark mode. Then go to a dark, glare free environment, such as a room at night and open the dialer. You'll immediately be able to tell if your screen is a experiencing this issue."
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A simple test is just to drip water onto your screen edge to see if there is any green tint.
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Dripped then spilled water along the side.
ItsMunday said:
I found on another forum;
"To test if your screen glows go into battery settings and turn on the dark mode. Then go to a dark, glare free environment, such as a room at night and open the dialer. You'll immediately be able to tell if your screen is a experiencing this issue."
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After the water, I followed these instructions at various screen brightnesses. No problems so far.
ONikku said:
Dripped then spilled water along the side.
After the water, I followed these instructions at various screen brightnesses. No problems so far.
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It's been reported it can take 3-7 days gradually getting worse before you notice it, so try this agian in a week and see.
So - this means westerners in China can buy, right? I was worried about Huawei's very recent bootloader locking changes may mean that their phones are less likely to be able to use Google app.
This is confirmed? Simply upload vpn apk - change internet region - then download Google play from huawei app store variant, yes?
Thank you greatly if so - I can go ahead with 8gb purchase without massive worries about ending up with a lemon.
Tried a Mate 20 Pro in a Chengdu store last night.
Was able to install Google Play Store BUT upon trying to open it immediately crashed. Subsequently installed YouTube. After opening got the message that GMS was not installed.
There was an install GMS button which I clicked, however, nothing happened. Had no VPN however, so if nothing happened because no VPN, or because it won't work even with VPN i'm not sure.
I was under the impression that installing GMS required unlocked bootloader, which seems hard with the Mate 20 Pro?
s327374 said:
So - this means westerners in China can buy, right? I was worried about Huawei's very recent bootloader locking changes may mean that their phones are less likely to be able to use Google app.
This is confirmed? Simply upload vpn apk - change internet region - then download Google play from huawei app store variant, yes?
Thank you greatly if so - I can go ahead with 8gb purchase without massive worries about ending up with a lemon.
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The previous two users I was talking to, plus another one on reddit has told me that they are able to get it working without downloading anything else.
I have not seen visual proof, just anecdotal so take that with a grain of salt.
Also whats the return policy in china? I'd think it would be worth getting one and returning if it cant?
Delewis said:
Tried a Mate 20 Pro in a Chengdu store last night.
Was able to install Google Play Store BUT upon trying to open it immediately crashed. Subsequently installed YouTube. After opening got the message that GMS was not installed.
There was an install GMS button which I clicked, however, nothing happened. Had no VPN however, so if nothing happened because no VPN, or because it won't work even with VPN i'm not sure.
I was under the impression that installing GMS required unlocked bootloader, which seems hard with the Mate 20 Pro?
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You cant access Google in china without the VPN so I feel that would be a reason it wouldn't work, but I wouldn't expect it to crash.
Are you able to try again with a vpn? There are many free ones that don't require a set up, just to check. Also are those phones running a demo software or something?
Also, maybe asking them if they know, its unlikely but always worth a shot.
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The previous two users I was talking to, plus another one on reddit has told me that they are able to get it working without downloading anything else.
I have not seen visual proof, just anecdotal so take that with a grain of salt.
Also whats the return policy in china? I'd think it would be worth getting one and returning if it cant?
You cant access Google in china without the VPN so I feel that would be a reason it wouldn't work, but I wouldn't expect it to crash.
Are you able to try again with a vpn? There are many free ones that don't require a set up, just to check. Also are those phones running a demo software or something?
Also, maybe asking them if they know, its unlikely but always worth a shot.
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No returns policy, and no stock in stores atm.
Yes, they were demo units, but they defs didnt have GMS installed which has me worried as others have said installing GMS requires root access.
I wont have time to go back to store and try again with VPN
That said the store staff said you could install googleplay on the phones, but not sure to what extend I trust them.
Also have to be aware that even after changing language to english somethings will be in chinese e.g. hivoice App
is there any method to root this device?
The device just came out. There is no root yet
at least you are smart enough to look here first. i've looked around on the internet and there is some ass hat who has tried to convince people to use ODIN to root their devices and got his friends to say yes this worked in the comments. so many people having troubles and the guy is pretending to "help" in the comments. for people who haven't fully bricked their device to ensure that they have. i mean i guess if you are dumb enough to think a device has a working hack a week after it came out then you are doing it to yourself
i'm sure with enough know how they can fix their phones but as it is they are stuck in a boot loop
lesson to the story: always check with a reputable source before you do something which can potentially soft-brick your multi-hundred/thousand/ and in some instances multi-thousand dollar device
working root method on this thread:= https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s21-series.4233567/
Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.
darkflyer1983 said:
Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.
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You don't need root to use gcam. All the recent gcam development has been on the rootless variants. As for roms, there aren't any available yet, but now that these are starting to get into more people's hands it's only a matter of time.
i found after root o
YZFR90 said:
working root method on this thread:= https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/magisk-root-for-the-galaxy-s21-series.4233567/
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darkflyer1983 said:
Hey, thanks for the info. I would like to know if there is any benefit of rooting the phone? Aside from removing et tampering with system apps.
Is it possible to enable camera2api for all cameras for example? I'm interested in using gcam or other compatible ROMs.
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one problem i found after rooting is all HD videos were no longer processed proppeerly (broke netflix and amazon prime video would not allow hardware accelerated video) meaning hd was no good aparently.
im not sure weather this can be fixed later but due to this i unrooted and stayed unrooted for now as its all fixed after unroot.
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i found after root o
one problem i found after rooting is all HD videos were no longer processed proppeerly (broke netflix and amazon prime video would not allow hardware accelerated video) meaning hd was no good aparently.
im not sure weather this can be fixed later but due to this i unrooted and stayed unrooted for now as its all fixed after unroot.
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also screen mirror broke also no matter what i tried couldnt get it to work