So a seller is selling a Chinese Mate 10 but he will install an international ROM on it. The question is, is it the IMEI number that tells you the origination of the phone or the software version?
When I bought my Mate 9, it was the C636 Asia version and had no idea at the time it is not covered by Huawei UK support. So is it ok to buy a Chinese Mate 10 with an international ROM, or should I buy it somewhere in Europe where it is released like Spain or Mexico? I would like the phone to be covered by Huawei Support but not sure if they check the IMEI or Firmware version to determine if it is eligible for support/warranty.
Am in the UK.
Thank you!
It will not be covered.
duraaraa said:
It will not be covered.
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Thank you!
Hmmm I am tempted to get one from China as it would be the 6gb, 128gb version for the same price as the 4gb, 64gb version in Europe. I works just lose the official support. Hmmm!
tboy2000 said:
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Hmmm I am tempted to get one from China as it would be the 6gb, 128gb version for the same price as the 4gb, 64gb version in Europe. I works just lose the official support. Hmmm!
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You will also notice some other minor issues as there is a reason the Chinese devices are separate from others. Things like GPS and the way cell signal are done are very different then in the rest of the world. I would do some research first as there are thousands of horror stories of people buying the China version of devices and things just not being dependable.
Hi Guys,
The Find X has been released in Australia, and is available from today exclusively at JB Hi-fi. The price is pretty reasonable compared to other markets at $1099aud. JB Hifi gives customers who port their phone number to Telstra in store a $200 gift card towards the phone. Many employer discount programs include JB Hifi discounts. I've just picked up my Find X Bordeaux Red for $849.00. Lemme know if you want any more deets.
Possum.
Is it a global version? There's italian language? In this case can you extract the software or maybe you have a link to the australian oppo website to download it? Thx
freccia said:
Is it a global version? There's italian language? In this case can you extract the software or maybe you have a link to the australian oppo website to download it? Thx
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Yes. It's global. I just bought it from jbhifi
Is it possible to dump the firmware or something? But damn 850 AUD is really cheap that's like 550 euro's.. only thing holding me back is the China version.. In the Netherlands it will sell for 1000 euros but that's a no no while the Chinese version is around 650 euros. Hopefully we could put the global version on it
Woo-hoo! I've got one coming in the mail
Hi there, just want to get this, I'm from USA. I saw this on sites like: Sunsky (great price I guess), Gearbest (so expensive), Geekbuying (expensive I think)...
Any of these are safe? Recommended or not? What do you think and how about taxes? Any other option to consider?
For the US, goods valued under 800 are not subjected to import tax, whereas it's different in Europe. An invoice with a $ worth is normally attached to the outside of packages. US Customs will investigate items that clearly exceed their shown value (ex. $200 for $3000 jewelry).
But I would hold off on importing. The variant that's available is missing the major LTE bands for US carriers.
https://www.cbp.gov/trade/basic-import-export/internet-purchases
if the device is coming to Mexico and Colombia, then it should have band 2 and 4.
munchy_cool said:
if the device is coming to Mexico and Colombia, then it should have band 2 and 4.
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Hopefully Xiaomi will offer additional variants in September. Let's wait and see.
Ace42 said:
Hopefully Xiaomi will offer additional variants in September. Let's wait and see.
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yeps, just got listed on fleebay for 360 from a US seller.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Xiaomi-Poc...48:m:mAoS4nxHT3P-mZRVeS9JObQ&var=492782761956
No idea why everybody is talking about that it is locked? The Pocophone was inteded for the european and indian market and that is why these bands are unlocked out of the box. There is no US version or something so that is why probably these bands are locked. If you want a US version I would wait for Xiaomi to bring out the official one
Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (aka Redmi K20 Pro) goes on pre-order in Europe
According to GsmArena (https://gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_9t_pro_aka_redmi_k20_pro_goes_on_preorder_in_europe-news-38581.php) and many others, the global release (or European model, at least) is in pre order in online seller Belsimpel (https://www.belsimpel.nl/xiaomi-mi-9t-pro/64gb-blauw).
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Lte Bands according GsmArena:
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LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 20(800), 28(700), 38(2600), 40(2300)
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A few months too late, really strange move from Xiaomi : why didn't they launch it at the same time as the "Mi 9T"?? Plus, rebranding from Redmi to Xiaomi in Europe is a bit strange imho. Do they think we in Europe don't read the worldwide news? Additionally, they won't release the 8/256 version.
Btw, I wonder what will happen to the Mi 9 with a price that close...the real difference is the camera which seems better (to be honest even my Mi 8 takes better pics vs. K20 Pro).
Also I think its a little bit priced.
I'm not sure if I'll buy, long time waiting to be this difference.
Enviado de meu MI 5s usando o Tapatalk
You can import it from China (6/64 version) around 315 euros tax free and shipping included, and they're gonna sell it here for 430 euros? It will have a Global ROM for sure, lets see if its the same one as the India ROM (POCO launcher included) or not but still...
Btw i think if Europeans want to wait for a new phone they should wait for the Mi Mix 4. The 3rd was a bit of a flop because specs were too close to the Mi 8 which was great, lighter and cheaper but the Mix 4 specs will be spectacular according to rumors. Wait and see!
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You can import it from China (6/64 version) around 315 euros tax free and shipping included, and they're gonna sell it here for 430 euros? It will have a Global ROM for sure, lets see if its the same one as the India ROM (POCO launcher included) or not but still...
Btw i think if Europeans want to wait for a new phone they should wait for the Mi Mix 4. The 3rd was a bit of a flop because specs were too close to the Mi 8 which was great, lighter and cheaper but the Mix 4 specs will be spectacular according to rumors. Wait and see!
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price will be spectacular to they are saying mix 4 will come whit 5g modem and 102 mp camera
Yes but not above 599 euros I think, right? Otherwise Xiaomi will lose this segment to Huawei/ Samsung...
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Xiaomi Mi 9T Pro (aka Redmi K20 Pro) goes on pre-order in Europe
the global release (or European model, at least) is in pre order in online seller Belsimpel (https://www.belsimpel.nl/xiaomi-mi-9t-pro/64gb-blauw).
Only accepting Dutch home address I see
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Does anyone know where they accept bitcoin currency for this phone payment in check out
Two major seller over Ali Express are taking pre order as well
https://aliexpress.com/item/33060318754.html
https://aliexpress.com/item/4000080713303.html
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A few months too late, really strange move from Xiaomi : why didn't they launch it at the same time as the "Mi 9T"?? Plus, rebranding from Redmi to Xiaomi in Europe is a bit strange imho. Do they think we in Europe don't read the worldwide news? Additionally, they won't release the 8/256 version.
Btw, I wonder what will happen to the Mi 9 with a price that close...the real difference is the camera which seems better (to be honest even my Mi 8 takes better pics vs. K20 Pro).
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According to some post read on XDA, there was some supplying issue
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You can import it from China (6/64 version) around 315 euros tax free and shipping included, and they're gonna sell it here for 430 euros? It will have a Global ROM for sure, lets see if its the same one as the India ROM (POCO launcher included) or not but still...
Btw i think if Europeans want to wait for a new phone they should wait for the Mi Mix 4. The 3rd was a bit of a flop because specs were too close to the Mi 8 which was great, lighter and cheaper but the Mix 4 specs will be spectacular according to rumors. Wait and see!
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A lot of people doesn't want to import, and also the main problem is the warranty, people prefer to have a local store where they can go if the phone have an issue.
But anyway, for my part I will buy it on Aliexpress soon
If you want to push further the comparison, in the official Xiaomi China store, the 6+128gb is at +-290€
Any idea if we can flash mi 9t pro firmware on K20 pro and keep bootloader locked? Dont think its possible, just wondering.
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Any idea if we can flash mi 9t pro firmware on K20 pro and keep bootloader locked? Dont think its possible, just wondering.
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Xiaomi has already mentioned that if the phone comes with China firmware, it will be locked on China firmware. Only when the bootloader is unlocked it can be flashed to global firmware. This is the same with phones that come with global firmware
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Xiaomi has already mentioned that if the phone comes with China firmware, it will be locked on China firmware. Only when the bootloader is unlocked it can be flashed to global firmware. This is the same with phones that come with global firmware
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Thanks for confirming. Thats a bad policy. As long as the firmware is official, they should allow us to lock bootloader and use find device feature.
Angelina7 said:
Thanks for confirming. Thats a bad policy. As long as the firmware is official, they should allow us to lock bootloader and use find device feature.
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You shouldn't be buying phones that weren't meant for your country anyways. Xiaomi wants their chinese phones to be only sold in China and the global variants for outside of China.
Another 3 major seller from China listing as pre order
Gearvita https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-mi-9t-pro-4g-smartphone.html?target=admitad&tagtag_uid=149faad180fa8f683d4d7759179ebf59
Geekbuying https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-9T-Pro-6-39-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-416905.html?admitad_uid=73adee52ba8c9cbb8e77185e21c02ee7&utm_source=admitad&utm_content=329643
Banggood https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Mi-9T-Pro-Global-Version-6_39-inch-48MP-Triple-Camera-NFC-4000mAh-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-855-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1547570.html?akmClientCountry=BR&aff_key=6a5f58d3-c219-11e9-beeb-0670141e6114&utm_campaign=Kimo30&utm_content=Isabela&p=QV2409786796201409DB&ID=533221&cur_warehouse=HK
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Another 3 major seller from China listing as pre order
Gearvita https://gearvita.com/xiaomi-mi-9t-pro-4g-smartphone.html?target=admitad&tagtag_uid=149faad180fa8f683d4d7759179ebf59
Geekbuying https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mi-9T-Pro-6-39-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-416905.html?admitad_uid=73adee52ba8c9cbb8e77185e21c02ee7&utm_source=admitad&utm_content=329643
Banggood https://www.banggood.com/Xiaomi-Mi-9T-Pro-Global-Version-6_39-inch-48MP-Triple-Camera-NFC-4000mAh-6GB-64GB-Snapdragon-855-Octa-core-4G-Smartphone-p-1547570.html?akmClientCountry=BR&aff_key=6a5f58d3-c219-11e9-beeb-0670141e6114&utm_campaign=Kimo30&utm_content=Isabela&p=QV2409786796201409DB&ID=533221&cur_warehouse=HK
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Can you help find a seller who accepts crypto-currency like bitcoin as payment? I only know of https://tradingshenzhen.com but they do not have the 9t pro phone yet
Has it been confirmed that 8GB RAM/256GB storage version of 9T Pro will not be available for purchase globally?
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Has it been confirmed that 8GB RAM/256GB storage version of 9T Pro will not be available for purchase globally?
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As far as I can tell there has been no official launch of the phone, so nothing has been confirmed either way. There was the small announcement last week that it will be available in the Benelux region from the 20th, but it gave no specifics. Since then all we're seeing is the phone suddenly appearing for sale in various European websites. So far there doesn't appear to be any 8GB model being sold anywhere.
Even though the Mi 9 had 8/128 and 8/256 options in China, they were never made available on the global version, so it wouldn't be surprising if it turns out to be the same with this one.
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Has it been confirmed that 8GB RAM/256GB storage version of 9T Pro will not be available for purchase globally?
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only release in three asian countries , but i am sure there will be resellers
I've been researching this phone and could only seem to find the Chinese version for sale. Well, I also found the Indian version on Flipkart and Realme's official website but they don't ship outside of India.
However, I am hoping to get the Global variant, which supports band 66. According to news sites this is launching on May 5th (at least in the UK) and since I live in the US I still need to find a way to buy it.
If anyone else has any info about the global variant launching, please share! I'm assuming it will then be available on alternate websites for purchase that will ship to the US?
x50 is china variant, x50 pro is global (including china) variant
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the most probably date of worldwide launch is 5 may or later 10 may
xocomaox said:
I've been researching this phone and could only seem to find the Chinese version for sale. Well, I also found the Indian version on Flipkart and Realme's official website but they don't ship outside of India.
However, I am hoping to get the Global variant, which supports band 66. According to news sites this is launching on May 5th (at least in the UK) and since I live in the US I still need to find a way to buy it.
If anyone else has any info about the global variant launching, please share! I'm assuming it will then be available on alternate websites for purchase that will ship to the US?
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Amazon.es that is the best place to buy I could find , ,I m waiting to buy. Did you buy ?
Also banggood has eu variant , I m tmobile user and need band 66 as well , so amazon.es is the cheapest so far