Hello, I'm from Pakistan and I was wondering a few things:
1- What if your region is not supported by the market place? There really is no way for me to know other than when I have bought the phone. So if the marketplace is not supported, I wont be able to download the apps? And if I will be, what about paid apps? If the market place does not support Pakistan for paid apps, is there any other way to get them?
2- Are updates region specific? The phones we get here are factory unlocked direct from HTC or Samsung. So will I get the NoDo update even if this region might not be officially supported?
ammarmalik said:
Hello, I'm from Pakistan and I was wondering a few things:
1- What if your region is not supported by the market place? There really is no way for me to know other than when I have bought the phone. So if the marketplace is not supported, I wont be able to download the apps? And if I will be, what about paid apps? If the market place does not support Pakistan for paid apps, is there any other way to get them?
2- Are updates region specific? The phones we get here are factory unlocked direct from HTC or Samsung. So will I get the NoDo update even if this region might not be officially supported?
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First question... If you want to know of your country is suported go to the zune site and try to change you region and see the ones avaidable..
Well now that you know, you can download, but not buy... Unless you create a new Live account (and using it on the phone as primary) for exemple saying your from the US and them having an ''American'' credit card... American Express cards seem to be working in other countries... Other way to get only through piracy.. So no help there...
As for the updates... They are not region specific... Only some carriers are blocking them... The if yours is unlocked, no problem...
well I just saw and Pakistan is not supported. So if I select USA as my country, I will need a credit from someone who lives in USA for it to work?
Other than paid apps, I will be able to download free apps no problem right?
ammarmalik said:
well I just saw and Pakistan is not supported. So if I select USA as my country, I will need a credit from someone who lives in USA for it to work?
Other than paid apps, I will be able to download free apps no problem right?
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Right...
And yes free apps you can download without a problem...
Thanks. What about websites like windowsphoneapplist.com? Can I use these to buy applications? It doesnt look like a region specific website
Those sites do not sell apps, they just redirect you to marketplace.
The omnia 7 available here in Pakistan was on T-mobile UK and now unlocked for the rest of the world. I wont get any troubles getting updates on this right? or i'll get them when T-mobile in UK releases them?
ammarmalik said:
The omnia 7 available here in Pakistan was on T-mobile UK and now unlocked for the rest of the world. I wont get any troubles getting updates on this right? or i'll get them when T-mobile in UK releases them?
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If it's branded T-Mobile you night have to wait until they release the update.. But you get it..
ammarmalik said:
The omnia 7 available here in Pakistan was on T-mobile UK and now unlocked for the rest of the world. I wont get any troubles getting updates on this right? or i'll get them when T-mobile in UK releases them?
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Re-flash a non-specific firmware. You won't have to worry about when T-mobile authorises the update then, you'll get it as soon as MS release it.
Casey
I bought my Mum a Kindle from USA and she's using it in the UK.
Unknown to me, a lot of the functionality doesn't work (many built in apps are territory restricted, the market doesn't work).
Se here's the problem - She's not that tech savvy, although is enough that I could guide her through a root etc, but should I:
A, Tell her to send me the USA version and I just buy her a UK version when it comes out
or
B, Will there be a way to load the standard UK ROM on to it (when its released), effectively making it a perfectly functioning UK Fire?
or
C, Is there a way to get all the functionality working on the USA version, even though she's in the UK?
phatphat said:
I bought my Mum a Kindle from USA and she's using it in the UK.
Unknown to me, a lot of the functionality doesn't work (many built in apps are territory restricted, the market doesn't work).
Se here's the problem - She's not that tech savvy, although is enough that I could guide her through a root etc, but should I:
A, Tell her to send me the USA version and I just buy her a UK version when it comes out
or
B, Will there be a way to load the standard UK ROM on to it (when its released), effectively making it a perfectly functioning UK Fire?
or
C, Is there a way to get all the functionality working on the USA version, even though she's in the UK?
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all 3 options are possible
see here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1288862
btw. this thread is some lines down and the search function of xda is great - please
Hi, I'm really confused.. I have a rooted galaxy s4 from att. I am currently in israel and using an israeli sim card in my unlocked phone. There is an app called get taxi that is available in israel that I want to download, it keeps telling me that it is not available in my country... Why is that? I'm in israel now. I have read that by using vpn I can bypass this but I want to be able to do it the normal way since I'm going to be here for a while. I already tried to clear app data and cache in the play store which didn't work. Any ideas? I'm in the country in which the app is available so not sure what's wrong here.
crammer04 said:
Hi, I'm really confused.. I have a rooted galaxy s4 from att. I am currently in israel and using an israeli sim card in my unlocked phone. There is an app called get taxi that is available in israel that I want to download, it keeps telling me that it is not available in my country... Why is that? I'm in israel now. I have read that by using vpn I can bypass this but I want to be able to do it the normal way since I'm going to be here for a while. I already tried to clear app data and cache in the play store which didn't work. Any ideas? I'm in the country in which the app is available so not sure what's wrong here.
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Have to use VPN... try DroidVPN, it's free unless you want unlimited bandwidth which is $5 for one month.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Xiaomi paid gameloft to enable 60 fps on blackshark devices and remove red magic 5g from the list of supported devices for aspahlt 9. You can nolonger download the game. What a coincidence, on the list of supported devices for 60 fps (only 3 brands) blackshark is also listed.
Still listed as available for download in Canada. ??
Removed for me I am in Kuwait
An Droid said:
Still listed as available for download in Canada. ??
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just wait for it.
i was even able to download the new update before they restricted it. the 60 fps option isnt there. i saw it on someones blackshark tho. and its playstore version not the cn which also includes the 60fps option.
It's your country bro I'm downloading it from the Playstore right now. Not blocked at all. In the USA. You may have to change your region.