Mate 10 Pro L09 - SD card? - Huawei Mate 10 Questions & Answers

Noob Mate 10 Pro user here. I have a BLA-L09 which I assume can't take a micro SD card because the SIM try only takes one SIM.
Would fitting a L29 SIM tray allow for an SD card?
I'd like to change the official firmware but I can't without copying the data to an sd card (?)
EDIT: Managed to change the firmware using the DNS/Team TM method. :good:
Thanks

Hello,
You cannot use microSD card with mate 10 pro.
L29 sim tray is (2x sim) tray, not (sim + microSD card) tray.

Wrong, L29 tray is hybrid and it is longer than L09 tray because you can put two SIMs or one SIM and microSD card.

domy_os said:
Wrong, L29 tray is hybrid and it is longer than L09 tray because you can put two SIMs or one SIM and microSD card.
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OK, so regarding my original question, would a L29 tray fit in an L09? And would that allow a microSD card to be read (perhaps with a firmware upgrade)?

Mateus109 said:
OK, so regarding my original question, would a L29 tray fit in an L09? And would that allow a microSD card to be read (perhaps with a firmware upgrade)?
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The L29 tray will fit, but there's no microSD support on Mate 10 Pro, so you can only use two sims with it.
domy_os said:
Wrong, L29 tray is hybrid and it is longer than L09 tray because you can put two SIMs or one SIM and microSD card.
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Mate 10 Pro can't use microSD, only Mate 10 (ALP) if i remember correctly.

L29 tray will not fit into L09, it's longer as I said earlier.

Pretoriano80 said:
The L29 tray will fit, but there's no microSD support on Mate 10 Pro, so you can only use two sims with it.
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That means that my Mate 10 Pro (BLA-L09) is "special", because i'm using an L29 sim tray since i've rebranded to BLA-L29, almost two years ago! xD
Do you actually own a Mate 10 Pro?

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I have used several 64gb cards. Work fine providing the phone doesn't seize up while writing to the card or you eject it properly but that would be true for any sdcard.
dvdivx said:
I have used several 64gb cards. Work fine providing the phone doesn't seize up while writing to the card or you eject it properly but that would be true for any sdcard.
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Which 64Gb card worked the best for you? I would love to use one on my Note, because 32Gb isn't sufficient for me.

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-A09 or the Huawei Mate 10 ALP-L29 International version

I've been reading various threads to determine if it's better to get the US or International version of the Mate 10 or 10 Pro
Is there a difference with unlocking the bootloader for the US/non-US versions?
Based on what I've read it seems to be more difficult to unlock/root etc the US version.
The Mate 10 specs claim that you can increase the storage via SD card in the Sim slot, but I checked a few Amazon verified purchases that claim there is no SD card via sim.
Lastly, I'm curious about ROM/Mod support, it seems pretty thin.
I'd like to install Magisk and possibly the ElementalX kernel. I typically install monthly security patches, but once I'm satisfied with performance, stability, and battery life I usually leave the phone as is.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
You are much better off buying a BLA-L29 and rebranding it as a BLA-A09 so it will work with VoLTE in the US on T-MOBILE and AT&T. If you try to do anything with a BLA-A09, you will likely end up bricking it. You can't force a dual SIM even though a dual SIM holder fits in the BLA-A09 and no memory card support.
Doing it the BLA-L29 way, you get the dual SIM and it actually works on the US rebranded.
That's my recommendation. I signed up for Funkyhuawei club to do everything.
Hope this is helpful.
I do prefer the P20 Pro over the Mate 10 Pro though.
Good luck.
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KevinAce said:
You are much better off buying a BLA-L29 and rebranding it as a BLA-A09 so it will work with VoLTE in the US on T-MOBILE and AT&T. If you try to do anything with a BLA-A09, you will likely end up bricking it. You can't force a dual SIM even though a dual SIM holder fits in the BLA-A09 and no memory card support.
Doing it the BLA-L29 way, you get the dual SIM and it actually works on the US rebranded.
That's my recommendation. I signed up for Funkyhuawei club to do everything.
Hope this is helpful.
I do prefer the P20 Pro over the Mate 10 Pro though.
Good luck.
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OK, to make sure I understand this - BLA-A09 is US version, BLA-L29 is non- US. The BLA-A09 does NOT support dual SIM?
Rebranding ensures the phone works better on T-Moble (I use project Fi); what about APN settings - do they have to be tweaked to work with T-Mobile?
The ability to add storage is pretty important to me, so I was focusing on the Mate 10 over the Pro, if I'm correct, the pros sim slot does not support an SD card, but the Mate 10 does.
I assume rebranding is also important if I get the Mate 10 (not pro)
Have you tried to use the phone with Android auto? I've heard it doesnt work, and that the bluetooth connectivity is also dodgy.
Im reading Funkyhuawei on XDA now, thanks
Hey!kevin said:
OK, to make sure I understand this - BLA-A09 is US version, BLA-L29 is non- US. The BLA-A09 does NOT support dual SIM?
Rebranding ensures the phone works better on T-Moble (I use project Fi); what about APN settings - do they have to be tweaked to work with T-Mobile?
The ability to add storage is pretty important to me, so I was focusing on the Mate 10 over the Pro, if I'm correct, the pros sim slot does not support an SD card, but the Mate 10 does.
I assume rebranding is also important if I get the Mate 10 (not pro)
Have you tried to use the phone with Android auto? I've heard it doesnt work, and that the bluetooth connectivity is also dodgy.
Im reading Funkyhuawei on XDA now, thanks
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APN should just come over naturally. But if you do not need a 2nd SIM, you actually are better off with the US version only because the cellular radio on the us version, the A09 is tweaked slightly better to pick up the US cellular better BUT software updates are like never on the US version or last in line. So it's kind of a toss up. I don't have connection issues with my P20 or my mate 10 and they are both Europe versions and I'm on T-MO. And P20 Pro does not support memory card either...
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Also the L29 Version has more LTE bands so you need to compare those as well.
I was on the fence on these two models as well but pretty much decided the L29 was best cause if updates. I wish by now the A09 wasn't last in line as claimed (unless something has recently changed) I'm not really sure though but hearing about better cellular reception or stronger on the A09 makes me wonder if the L29 can be flashed with equal as to the A09 but again who knows.
I haven't purchased one yet as I need to sell 2 phones I have now first.
KevinAce said:
APN should just come over naturally. But if you do not need a 2nd SIM, you actually are better off with the US version only because the cellular radio on the us version, the A09 is tweaked slightly better to pick up the US cellular better BUT software updates are like never on the US version or last in line. So it's kind of a toss up. I don't have connection issues with my P20 or my mate 10 and they are both Europe versions and I'm on T-MO. And P20 Pro does not support memory card either...
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I found the Huawei Mate 10 ALP-AL00 128 GB unlocked for $575 with shipping, no tax. It will take up to 2 weeks for delivery via USPS, thanks for your advice.
Just be aware that only the A09 will have a warranty in the US. None of the international models or variants have warranty coverage of any kind when sold in the US (and they can tell what the phone originally was by the imei and serial number). Amazon sells the A09 and the L29 models (either one you can get pretty quick).
revjamescarver said:
Just be aware that only the A09 will have a warranty in the US. None of the international models or variants have warranty coverage of any kind when sold in the US (and they can tell what the phone originally was by the imei and serial number). Amazon sells the A09 and the L29 models (either one you can get pretty quick).
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My question is if I bought the Mate 10 pro BLA-L29 version (cause of faster updates) but rebrand to BLA-A09 for VoLte on T-Mobile then will my updates be for A09 version (being last to get updates) or will my updates come from L29 for my device?
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Cheeva316 said:
My question is if I bought the Mate 10 pro BLA-L29 version (cause of faster updates) but rebrand to BLA-A09 for VoLte on T-Mobile then will my updates be for A09 version (being last to get updates) or will my updates come from L29 for my device?
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If you rebranded an L29 to an A09 you "should" get the A09 updates, there is an issue with the IMEI though as updates verify that number so an L29 rebranded to an A09 "might not get any updates as it would still have L29 IMEI numbers (not an expert on that though). With the lack of any warranty on L29 devices in the US unless you absolutely have to have dual SIM capability I would just get the A09 model.

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