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Any differences between Honk Kong version and Euro Version of GSII?

Hello All,
I just picked up a second GSII for my wife, From Amazon.com. My first phone was from Germany. This time the Phone is from Hong Kong.
Is there anything i should be worried about in regards to having the HK version of this device as opposed to the Euro version?
Can i flash the HK device with EURO firmware such as KG3?
I noticed the Box is 20% taller than my euro box. (this may be due to the HK Power socket)
On the back of the BoX
Euro Box - Shows all the specs WIFI, Android tech, Super Amoled plus , DIVX FULL HD PLAYBACK Multi Codecs, Bluetooth, GPS DLNA 1650 MAh Batter
HK Box - Just Super Amoled PLUS and Android tech. Thats is.
Inside both boxes look the same with same plastic info over the screen
I wanted to know should i keep it or return it? And should i be worried about this.
thank you for your help..

hmm that bigger box doesnt look right..

In addition the hk box says I9100 but euro box says GT-I9100
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Return it. No e or ce markings possible fake.
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Someone who has an hk version does this box look right?
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You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
FYI both say Made by samsung

nyxtopouli said:
You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
FYI both say Made by samsung
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Isn't the phone functional ? Why do you wanna return it ? Just cause it's from Hong Kong ?

Did you try to boot it up, see if it works / performs the same way ?

No i did not, I contacted Amazon and I got approval for a return. Im going to purchase from a different vendor.

nyxtopouli said:
No i did not, I contacted Amazon and I got approval for a return. Im going to purchase from a different vendor.
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If they approved the return then better safe than sorry

Have you turned it on and tried using it? I sure that HK doesn't use CE mark like Europe does or FCC like America does. If the phone works and is fast then it's legit. You could also try rooting it.
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I did not want to bother to even turn it on. Can you even load the EURO variant firmware such as KG3 on this HK variant model? I was thinking there could be issues and I did not want to risk trying.

I think hardware wise it should be almost the same. My version is south america one but I still am able to flash whatever firmware I want. Also if you want to install custom ROM, it doesn't really matter that much.

its FCC/CE standards, hong kong doesnt have any, though i havent seen any confirmed sources which state that the galaxy s 2 is being provided to the hong kong carriers or a country specific version..

By the way, not every country has the same versions as others. Some countries only have a 1 GHz processor and a worse screen.
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I don't have the HK version, but I am from HK; therefore, I can't tell whether it is legit from the box alone. However, all my friends who have the HK version is same as mine (UK version). Specs are the same. You can flash all the roms. And I have been flashing HK roms into mine as well. Everything is fine.

Regarding the box from HK - mine looks identical to yours.
The box is larger simply because the different plug types included.
For the CE sign - that an European norm - why would you find it on a box that is for sale in HK?
On the other hand, you will find the CE sign on the battery and on the phone itself.

bruflot said:
By the way, not every country has the same versions as others. Some countries only have a 1 GHz processor and a worse screen.
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Links to back this claim up ?

nyxtopouli said:
You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
FYI both say Made by samsung
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canadian version doesnt have that E or CE logo neither
why would that matter anyways??????????? how COULD it be fake anyways???

No CE label
Hi, I'm using my phone from Hong Kong which I bought in a large electronic shop. I checked the back where the battery is and there also no CE label on, just like your image above
My phone works fine and is now upgraded to ICS.

Two questions

If bought from Hong Kong rather direct from China I assume it will have an English language option?
Also will it get any kind of update support I assume not outside the region?

Phones bought from OPPO directly, http://oppostyle.com or their(!) verified Amazon store, have an international warranty and have the international firmware and hardware (T-mobile bands are added).
I suggest buying directly from OPPO just to be sure you have warranty (and it's usually cheaper!).

bought mine from Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...iveASIN=B00BA8ZWPO&linkCode=as2&tag=m0494a-20
everything comes in English with the International version, even the paper work inside the box
and yes it gets constant OTA updates from Oppo. but this last update releasded yesterday was not OTA

Jell0zz said:
Phones bought from OPPO directly, http://oppostyle.com or their(!) verified Amazon store, have an international warranty and have the international firmware and hardware (T-mobile bands are added).
I suggest buying directly from OPPO just to be sure you have warranty (and it's usually cheaper!).
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Thanks on the Oppostyle store it has the 32Gb model as pre-order yet their Amazon store looks like it's already available?

Super Chimp said:
Thanks on the Oppostyle store it has the 32Gb model as pre-order yet their Amazon store looks like it's already available?
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The pre-order is for the "Midnight Black" Find 5 (only available in 32GB). The white model is available in both 16GB and 32GB (showing in stock as of this post).

Chinese stock rom has English language option too.
also you can install CM10.1

Ordering from Hong Kong.

Hi all!
I have a friend, who lives in Hong Kong and would be able to easily buy and get the phone back to me (his sister is an air stewardess) so yay for me. The 64gb option works out to be about £410-420 taking into account currency rates, which is a massive saving!
Problem is:
1) I can't check the Hong Kong version of the Google store so I can't check the availability but my friend says it's not there yet. Does anyone know when they usually stock it? I've tried using Hola extension to see if I could emulate an Hong Kong I.P address but didn't get anywhere with that.
2) Will be any band issues etc if I was to use the phone here with a sim-only contract here in the UK? How would after-sales work?
Thanks for any help!

2. HK should be the international version and fine for the UK. Zero aftersales unless you return it via the route you got it.

I'm visiting Hong Kong today and tomorrow. Can you buy the international version In any shops or is it only the Play store?

so the OG roms google released are only for one model. Since they have two Nexus 6p does the same OEM roms work on both models?
i.e. these:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en#angler

The best way is to ask your friend to order one sim free in the UK and send it to HK. So that you can enjoy the VAT free but to pay £20 something for delivery. Then send it back to UK for you. You will also have the local customer service in the UK.
However, I think those UK sim free vendor with international delivery does not have stock at this moment.
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Just checked with VPN,
It is not released in the HK play store yet.....

deeproot said:
so the OG roms google released are only for one model. Since they have two Nexus 6p does the same OEM roms work on both models?
i.e. these:
https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images?hl=en#angler
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The only difference is the LTE bands, AFAIK.

kboya said:
2. HK should be the international version and fine for the UK. Zero aftersales unless you return it via the route you got it.
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Ahh balls! Is that Google's official word on aftersales support?
smallvan said:
The best way is to ask your friend to order one sim free in the UK and send it to HK. So that you can enjoy the VAT free but to pay £20 something for delivery. Then send it back to UK for you. You will also have the local customer service in the UK.
However, I think those UK sim free vendor with international delivery does not have stock at this moment.
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Hmm yes that is an option but then I'll have to deal with getting the tax back etc. I think I'll risk it with getting one from HK as it'll be a bit more straight forward. There doesn't seem to be any quality control issues does there?! Hopefuly I'll get a good one and won't ever need to worry about returning it etc..
ugene1980 said:
Just checked with VPN,
It is not released in the HK play store yet.....
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Ohh how exactly do I use a VPN to emulate a Hong Kong I.P address? Any pointers would be great!
kboya said:
The only difference is the LTE bands, AFAIK.
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Am I right in thinking you're talking about some ROM and not the fact the HK version will be different/difficult for me to use in the UK?

No, I'm saying the HK should be the international version with UK bands fully supported. The US version only supports some of the UK LTE bands.

HK version support below freq (6P) - it lists
GSM/EDGE：850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS/WCDMA：B1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19
TD-SCDMA：34/39
CDMA：BC0/1
LTE (FDD)：B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/19/20/28
LTE (TDD)：B38/B39/40/41
CA DL：B1-B5、B1-B8、B1-B19、B3-B3、B3-B5、B3-B7、B3-B8、B3-B19、B3-B20、B3-B28、B5-B7、B7-B7、B7-B20、B7-B28、B39-B39、B40-B40、B41-B41
5X just start the sale, hopefully 6P will soon be available

kboya said:
No, I'm saying the HK should be the international version with UK bands fully supported. The US version only supports some of the UK LTE bands.
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Ok thanks!
Hi-Fi said:
HK version support below freq (6P) - it lists
GSM/EDGE：850/900/1800/1900MHz
UMTS/WCDMA：B1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19
TD-SCDMA：34/39
CDMA：BC0/1
LTE (FDD)：B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/9/17/19/20/28
LTE (TDD)：B38/B39/40/41
CA DL：B1-B5、B1-B8、B1-B19、B3-B3、B3-B5、B3-B7、B3-B8、B3-B19、B3-B20、B3-B28、B5-B7、B7-B7、B7-B20、B7-B28、B39-B39、B40-B40、B41-B41
5X just start the sale, hopefully 6P will soon be available
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Wow really? Awesome. Can you please update me/us here when the 6P comes out!
I trust my friend to get the device and everything...but not his speed in replying back to me/actually doing it lol and I'm worried it'll get sold out.
He thinks it will be easier/available in local shops like Fortress and Broadway. What do you think? Did the 4, 5 and 6 come out as soon as it was for sale online?
Thanks.

chasingstatus said:
Ok thanks!
Wow really? Awesome. Can you please update me/us here when the 6P comes out!
I trust my friend to get the device and everything...but not his speed in replying back to me/actually doing it lol and I'm worried it'll get sold out.
He thinks it will be easier/available in local shops like Fortress and Broadway. What do you think? Did the 4, 5 and 6 come out as soon as it was for sale online?
Thanks.
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I'm waiting too
6P - i think it is not so hot in HK, i do search several forum, just only few discussion, may be it comes form strange black color stripe at the back, and her brand "Huawei" this phone just fit for Nexus fans like me, so I guess it won;t be sold out soon
for the local shop sales, it seems it is different to the past, as 5X start online sales yesterday, there is no local sales yet, in the past, shop sales start 1-2 weeks prior online

Hi-Fi said:
I'm waiting too
6P - i think it is not so hot in HK, i do search several forum, just only few discussion, may be it comes form strange black color stripe at the back, and her brand "Huawei" this phone just fit for Nexus fans like me, so I guess it won;t be sold out soon
for the local shop sales, it seems it is different to the past, as 5X start online sales yesterday, there is no local sales yet, in the past, shop sales start 1-2 weeks prior online
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Hm if that's the case I'll tell him to order it as soon as it's out on Google. Don't think Fortress/Broadway are going to have it in stock soon too then, also don't think it'll be at Google's price?
Keep me updated!

chasingstatus said:
Hm if that's the case I'll tell him to order it as soon as it's out on Google. Don't think Fortress/Broadway are going to have it in stock soon too then, also don't think it'll be at Google's price?
Keep me updated!
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HK Google play store just out, order 1, 1-3 days delivery

Hi-Fi said:
HK Google play store just out, order 1, 1-3 days delivery
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Hi Thanks for the update! I told my friend to get on it and he said there's no 64gb options available I told him to wait. Did you get order a 64gb?
Maybe he was too late.
Thanks again

I just check play store, following still available
alumimum - 32, 64, 128
graphite -64
frost - 64, 128
I think your friend check retail store, I heard all those store only provide 32
ask him to go to Google store to check again
I order graphite 64, today ship out, hopefully i will get it tomorrow

according to Google.. N6P isnt available in HK just yet.. as there is no HK playstore... I just VPN'd and used a HK IP address to check... you have to use a 3rd party reseller...
https://support.google.com/store/answer/2462844?hl=en

gd6noob said:
according to Google.. N6P isnt available in HK just yet.. as there is no HK playstore... I just VPN'd and used a HK IP address to check... you have to use a 3rd party reseller...
https://support.google.com/store/answer/2462844?hl=en
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I am Honkonger, I ordered to HK Playstore on Nov 16 and I just received this new baby this morning(11-18 )

gd6noob said:
according to Google.. N6P isnt available in HK just yet.. as there is no HK playstore... I just VPN'd and used a HK IP address to check... you have to use a 3rd party reseller...
https://support.google.com/store/answer/2462844?hl=en
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You mis-read the website, only certain areas in Hong Kong cannot purchase directly from the HK Play Store. There IS a Play Store in HK. But thanks for trying.

Hi-Fi said:
I just check play store, following still available
alumimum - 32, 64, 128
graphite -64
frost - 64, 128
I think your friend check retail store, I heard all those store only provide 32
ask him to go to Google store to check again
I order graphite 64, today ship out, hopefully i will get it tomorrow
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That's really strange then. I whatsapped my friend again, hopefully there's still stock and he can order my 64gb Frost White
Thank you!

Stuck on B11 - Which Nougat to manually install (A2017G, assume Hong Kong region)

Hi All,
I just got an A2017G from an online retailer based out of China (I am in Canada). The phone is on an old firmware version A2017Gv1.0.0B11. I cannot see any OTA updates but I know that Nougat has been released for this phone. I can see that there are no updates on the ZTE site for the Hong Kong region and it's stock version is B11 so I assume this is from Hong Kong, but I really have no idea on how to check.
I would like to know if I can tell which region this phone is from and which version of Nougat I should be able to download and flash from B11.
I can see a list of them (for example b04 for Australia, B06 for Turkey, B08 for Germany) here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/axon-7/how-to/download-center-factory-images-ota-t3606547
Does it matter which one I choose?

trpn111 said:
Does it matter which one I choose?
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I think the difference is mainly in things like the Wifi frequency, but I could be wrong. I never found a good clarification of this topic either...

B11 is a pretty new MM ROM and also I think a rollback ROM to regress from Nougat. Mine came with older than B10, I flashed B10 MM then B04 N
German B08 is newer and maybe supports VoLTE if that's of use with your carrier.
Pretty sure the main thing is the ROM was for the same model phone. Don't use an A2017U or A2017 ROM on an A2017G. When it's started first time (or reset) you choose language so as long as locale is correct it should work but it needs to have correct telephony bands to access local celular networks. With location set it should run on the correct wifi channels.

B06 did the trick. Just used sd card update method.

trpn111 said:
B06 did the trick. Just used sd card update method.
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Are you sure it is an A2017G? What does it say etched on the back? Do you have signal after updating?
Just some questions worth doing

A2017g etched on back. B11 version said "a2017g" in the full text. I am sure it is the g version.
I have LTE, 3g and Wi-Fi working post update to nougat b06.

trpn111 said:
A2017g etched on back. B11 version said "a2017g" in the full text. I am sure it is the g version.
I have LTE, 3g and Wi-Fi working post update to nougat b06.
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Yeah, the point is that Aliexpress vendors buy A2017's, install A2017G software on them with a special process, and add a paper on the box saying that you won't get OTA's and it's actually not a G, but it seems to be in Chinese.
If that was the case, the software would have said A2017G but the phone, A2017. Just wanted to make sure

Choose an username... said:
Yeah, the point is that Aliexpress vendors buy A2017's, install A2017G software on them with a special process, and add a paper on the box saying that you won't get OTA's and it's actually not a G, but it seems to be in Chinese.
If that was the case, the software would have said A2017G but the phone, A2017. Just wanted to make sure
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Yeah I understand. The phone was from Gearbest. I wouldn't get LTE if it were the A2017 so I would have known right away. Not that I trust Gearbest more than Aliexpress (I haven't ever had a problem with either with about 4 or 5 purchases on both), but this one seems legit.

trpn111 said:
Yeah I understand. The phone was from Gearbest. I wouldn't get LTE if it were the A2017 so I would have known right away. Not that I trust Gearbest more than Aliexpress (I haven't ever had a problem with either with about 4 or 5 purchases on both), but this one seems legit.
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Great to hear that, I'm waiting for mine (gray one) to arrive from gearbest! You probably would get LTE in A2017 , where do you live ? But if G is etched then you can be happy, and me too. Could please tell me if they included case and tempered glass in the box ? Headphones ? Thanks

Case yes, headphones yes, glass no.
Only band 4 towers around me.

FunkyRasta said:
Great to hear that, I'm waiting for mine (gray one) to arrive from gearbest! You probably would get LTE in A2017 , where do you live ? But if G is etched then you can be happy, and me too. Could please tell me if they included case and tempered glass in the box ? Headphones ? Thanks
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They say the glass is crap anyways

trpn111 said:
Case yes, headphones yes, glass no.
Only band 4 towers around me.
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And no pre applied screen protector or regular film screen protector in the box ? I thought they had one. Good to hear it is definitely a2017G

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And no pre applied screen protector or regular film screen protector in the box ? I thought they had one. Good to hear it is definitely a2017G
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actually I think only A2017's come with it, and i think the Aliexpress sellers put it there.

Nothing pre applied. I've double checked the box and no screen protector. I think the gearbest site says it comes with one so just be aware it doesn't. I have never used a screen protector on my phones and have never had an issue. Also mine came with Euro plug by ZTE with a cheap adapter in the mail bag, so another confirmation it is the a2017g. It was a good deal for $300CAD. I am really happy with the phone.

I am waiting to receive one from GearBest. I think it will not come with Portuguese language. Could you please confirm if Portuguese language is supported on the original ROM, or on the B06 upgrade?
Thanks,
Luis

alluis said:
I am waiting to receive one from GearBest. I think it will not come with Portuguese language. Could you please confirm if Portuguese language is supported on the original ROM, or on the B06 upgrade?
Thanks,
Luis
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Yes, it is supported on the A2017G, but not on the U, and no idea on the A2017

Choose an username... said:
Yes, it is supported on the A2017G, but not on the U, and no idea on the A2017
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It is a A2017G., but GearBest has answered that Portuguese is not supported.

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It is a A2017G., but GearBest has answered that Portuguese is not supported.
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Well my A2017G has Portuguese (both br and pt) and you would be able to add them if you were going to unlock the bootloader and flash stuff anyways

Mine has Portuguese

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Mine has Portuguese
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I think it's a GearBest mistake. I will confirm when I receive mine.
Thanks a lot.

Global version is out already ??

In case some if you already saw this video
https://youtu.be/0-b-gmuKOIM
Honorbuy mobile shop is already offering the global version. Unfortunately just in black and just the 4 GB option.
The question is, if this website got the global version already, why aren't we seeing it on bigger and more known ones (like aliexpress, cect shop, tradingshenzhen, etc..)
What do you guys think?

The phone is released in HK & Singapore if I am not wrong (or about to get released in SP). So there is a global version floating around the markets.
HB was also the first EU dealer to have the CN version in their EU Warehouse. Those guys are fast.

Jwan said:
why aren't we seeing it on bigger and more known ones (like aliexpress, cect shop, tradingshenzhen, etc..)
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There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened

forwardroll said:
There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened
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I see! all the stores i checked on ALiexpress had the chinese version with the "Global ROM". so they seem to have the global version now. but still only black and only 4 gb version.
Hope they get other colors soon
thanks for the links

forwardroll said:
There are several recognised sellers listing the genuine global version on AliExpress. See below for links and replies from the sellers when I asked for confirmation.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32902319412.html
This model is global verison with multi language and google play and OTA
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glo...P-Full-Screen-Snapdragon-636/32904257092.html
Hi dear,it is global version,with sealed box,and it is avaliable
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...ragon-636-Octa-Core-6-9-18-9/32897701064.html
Please check the item tile,if it includes "Global Version",then the phone is Global Version.If item title only says "Original",it's a Chinese Version.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Glob...l-Screen-Snapdragon-636-Octa/32899346056.html
1. Global Version and CN Version with Chinese ROM normally is sealed, but we will check the quality randomly, it maybe opened
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Hi,
I'm very confused. I would like the official rom with the mi max 3. Who sells the phone with the real OFFICIAL global rom and OTA?
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deloj said:
Hi,
I'm very confused. I would like the official rom with the mi max 3. Who sells the phone with the real OFFICIAL global rom and OTA?
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Available from here:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...bal-version-phalet-mobile-phone-unlocked.html
I've ordered and its been posted. I'm awaiting delivery.

phorenzik said:
Available from here:
https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/...bal-version-phalet-mobile-phone-unlocked.html
I've ordered and its been posted. I'm awaiting delivery.
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Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.

deloj said:
Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.
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So, buy it from elsewhere for $100 cheaper then.

deloj said:
Yeah but youre in UK. I live in USA. Plus the link you posted is selling it for about $350 when I can get it $100 cheaper elsewhere.
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Just buy it from TradingShenzhen.

opasha said:
Just buy it from TradingShenzhen.
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Still too expensive from there. What do you think about buying from Aliexpress? Do you know if they sell the real official global version there?

deloj said:
Still too expensive from there. What do you think about buying from Aliexpress? Do you know if they sell the real official global version there?
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Had terrible experience with Mi Global Store on AliExpress and Gearbest; I ended up canceling both before going with TradingShenzhen. I trust TradingShenzhen, WondaMobile, and Gearbest because of their reliability and consistency.

becareful with ali, those marked global version might be global rom. i prefer those saying presale seen more real. also i m doubt there are global version with xiaomi.eu rom, that is not global version!!!

opasha said:
Had terrible experience with Mi Global Store on AliExpress and Gearbest; I ended up canceling both before going with TradingShenzhen. I trust TradingShenzhen, WondaMobile, and Gearbest because of their reliability and consistency.
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Appreciate the help. But WondaMobile and gearbest are selling the mi max 3 too costly.
I wanna make sure I get the official global rom that can be rooted without any problems. Also, theres something call antirollback. Is this a good thing to have on the phone?
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ryanllts said:
becareful with ali, those marked global version might be global rom. i prefer those saying presale seen more real. also i m doubt there are global version with xiaomi.eu rom, that is not global version!!!
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So you suggest I buy presale mi max 3? I'm just confused here. Should I buy the chinese version then flash the global rom on it? Hope you can my remove my confusion about this phone. Thanks.

Chinese version... Global version... They are all the same in different box and charger plug maybe. Why would you care about the rom... Flash and use whatever you want...
I bet everyone is buying Xiaomi products not for the software but for the reasonably/cheap priced hardware.

nijel8 said:
Chinese version... Global version... They are all the same in different box and charger plug maybe. Why would you care about the rom... Flash and use whatever you want...
I bet everyone is buying Xiaomi products not for the software but for the reasonably/cheap priced hardware.
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rumors saying the global rom ali is selling is fake global rom that may damage phone, also giving user trouble flashing official rom. i cant confirm if it is true, but i wont risk it.

ryanllts said:
rumors saying the global rom ali is selling is fake global rom that may damage phone, also giving user trouble flashing official rom. i cant confirm if it is true, but i wont risk it.
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The key word here is RUMORS coming from MIUI forums... Since when official MIUI forum had any credibility!? It's like middle east market over there - everybody tallks, nobody listens... Not to mention thair moderators which have no idea what is going on behind the Xiaomi's doors but act like insiders...
Fake? Maybe... You could say the same for the 9.6.6 one as well which is straight from Xiaomi's servers and has the same mobile data issues like the "fake" 9.6.4 one.
Damaging phone? Comm on...!? Problems flashing roms is mainly(if not all) user's errors.
Anyway... I get what you are saying and respect that...

Ordered what I thought was China version last Sunday from eBay, shipped Monday from Texas, got it today(Friday)... genuine GLOBAL VERSION, factory sealed with locked bootloader, complimentary US plug adapter... Go figure...

nijel8 said:
Ordered what I thought was China version last Sunday from eBay, shipped Monday from Texas, got it today(Friday)... genuine GLOBAL VERSION, factory sealed with locked bootloader, complimentary US plug adapter... Go figure...
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What seller?
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DKM119 said:
What seller?
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/2023983206...il&pgrp=main:email&e=op&mchn=em&s=ci&mail=sys

I usually buy from nvsrp. But I wanted the 6gb/128gb Chinese version which is only available at the time from Trading Shenzhen. But all other phones I buy from him on eBay. I bought my mi Max 2 4gb/64gb and 4gb/128gb both global rom from him. If I could not get the mi Max 3 I was contemplating a Nokia 7 plus, but Trading Shenzhen came thru. My two cents.