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[Q] Can I use the 910C (Exynos) in Hungary?

tl;dr: ^ See topic text. ( I guess I would not have LTE here with that, but that's not a big issue at all. Coverage is horrible in Hungary anyway. )
A few shops* sell the 910C here as well, not just the F version.
Now I know that the Exynos version is faster, more power efficient.
And I guess all official updates will also reach this variant faster or pretty much with the same speed.
On the other hand, we have the Snapdragon, which got much more custom roms and section on XDA.
(Honestly it feels so weird that the 1.9ghz A57 can beat the S805 clocked at 2.7ghz in single-thread....)
Anyway. Personally, I used the S3, S4, Note 2, S4 Mini, Motorola phones... and every time I installed Cyanogenmod or other CM/AOSP-variant roms, it was riddled with bugs.
Don't get me wrong, the Note 2 have the DN4 Rom which is basically a Note 4 rom ported, and it's great. It's stable, it's got a few quirks, but it works.
But from that, it doesn't seem to be a good deal to trade speed, and power just for more roms. (Let alone Knox which I don't want to trip.)
Sooo... I would be pretty fine with the Exynos version.
But can I use it here?
* = all gsm shops are shady in the country, that's why I'm super-cautious.

Use Exynos in Hungary
If you mean just using it as a normal phone I don't see why not.
The type of processor will have no influence on the normal use of the phone. (as in calling, texting internet and email and such)
If you would want to root it and start working with custom ROMs it might not e the best idea. Most open source development is on the Snapdragon variant.
The AOSP ROMs have come a long way over the last couple of years. I experience hardly any bugs with the bigger devellopment teams.
All the best, Willem

Thank you! Well, I know the difference is tiny, but you cannot install roms and stuff without tripping KNOX anyway. It will be a business phone so I would like to keep my warranty.

Not sure if allowed, but please, excuse my bump.
I would like to order the phone as soon as possible.
So far I'm convinced that the Exynos will be fine for me.
But the main question remains. Can I use it in this country?
I tried to look up the chipset, the phone, everything - but there is just no information on what frequencies does it support / etc.

So I had a wild idea. Screenshot the box at unboxing on Youtube, so I can check.
Then I used this:
http://www.worldtimezone.com/gsm.html
That says it should work. What do you guys think?

Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro International Version

Hey guys,
There is a international version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Kenzo) which also supports LTE Band 20 which is substantial for me considering buying a new phone.
What is also substantial for me, is xda's devs and custom ROM support. So as this obviously is different from the standard Kenzo (also 2 mm thicker), I asked myself if all the Kenzo ROMs will plain work for it, too?
As the networking band support is also part of the system I slightly doubt it. But it would be great. And if so I would by it instantly.
Here's the phone: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_502848.html?lkid=10204748&utm_source=tt_de
Anyone can give some advice on this (asap, as there's China's Single Day Sale today ).
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Seyron

It does work. I had a kenzo without band 20 and had RR ROM installed. Now i flashed my new Kate with the same rom but with Kate Modem.zip and I have it fully working with good LTE 4g reception.

h0LLe said:
It does work. I had a kenzo without band 20 and had RR ROM installed. Now i flashed my new Kate with the same rom but with Kate Modem.zip and I have it fully working with good LTE 4g reception.
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That sounds great. As you own the phone and it sounds like also some time now, are there any concerns to consider about it? Like something is really bad? Camera, fingerprint, sound, display?

Seyron said:
Hey guys,
There is a international version of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro (Kenzo) which also supports LTE Band 20 which is substantial for me considering buying a new phone.
What is also substantial for me, is xda's devs and custom ROM support. So as this obviously is different from the standard Kenzo (also 2 mm thicker), I asked myself if all the Kenzo ROMs will plain work for it, too?
As the networking band support is also part of the system I slightly doubt it. But it would be great. And if so I would by it instantly.
Here's the phone: http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_502848.html?lkid=10204748&utm_source=tt_de
Anyone can give some advice on this (asap, as there's China's Single Day Sale today ).
Thanks in advance.
Best Regards,
Seyron
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I just got the Special Edition with the 11/11 sale. I always thought Special Edition and Internation Version were the same thing! Now my question is: what's the difference between these two versions, besides the 2mm?
As for ROMs (and even accessories): Kate I feel has enough options to allow me to have made this purchase, especially since I won't be changing them every other day.
EDIT: Look at the specs deep into the Gearbest page:
> Product size: 15.25 x 7.60 x 0.87 cm / 6 x 2.99 x 0.34 inches
It's the International/Special/Kate edition - not Kenzo+ as you thought.

Redmi 4 Prime Global version

Hello,
does anyone here know anything about if the Global version will be released and when (same as what Redmi 3S has)? I tried to Google it but all I found was so many threads about Global ROM, which I don't even understand what is (and certainly it doesn't have anything to do with HW supported LTE bands, does it?)
I would mostly need LTE b20 (Czech Republic)
Thanks

tslnox said:
Hello,
does anyone here know anything about if the Global version will be released and when (same as what Redmi 3S has)? I tried to Google it but all I found was so many threads about Global ROM, which I don't even understand what is (and certainly it doesn't have anything to do with HW supported LTE bands, does it?)
I would mostly need LTE b20 (Czech Republic)
Thanks
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go for redmi 4a. it has b20. other than that no idea

ttheodorou said:
go for redmi 4a. it has b20. other than that no idea
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4X would be better, wouldn't it? I am torn apart between buying this or waiting (indefinitely) until the 4 Prime global comes out, because I can't take any of this dumbphone (Microsoft Nokia number something) stuff anymore - texting on the numerical keyboard, lack of multitasking... It can't even lock keyboard when an app is open...
Thanks for the reply though

tslnox said:
4X would be better, wouldn't it? I am torn apart between buying this or waiting (indefinitely) until the 4 Prime global comes out, because I can't take any of this dumbphone (Microsoft Nokia number something) stuff anymore - texting on the numerical keyboard, lack of multitasking... It can't even lock keyboard when an app is open...
Thanks for the reply though
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go for a huawei something lite. they have a very similar phone to redmi 4 prime with b20 around 200euros in greece if 4g is so important. otherwise i recommend this phone. impressive battery life.

ttheodorou said:
go for a huawei something lite. they have a very similar phone to redmi 4 prime with b20 around 200euros in greece if 4g is so important. otherwise i recommend this phone. impressive battery life.
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I'v been looking at Moto G5 (normal variant) and it also looks very good in the price range. Is it? (sorry for the off topic, I don't wanna open another thread just to ask "is moto g5 good"? )

tslnox said:
I'v been looking at Moto G5 (normal variant) and it also looks very good in the price range. Is it? (sorry for the off topic, I don't wanna open another thread just to ask "is moto g5 good"? )
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decent but that soc... qualcom should bury 4xx series...

ttheodorou said:
decent but that soc... qualcom should bury 4xx series...
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OK, thanks I finally decided to go for Redmi 4X... I just hope that some custom ROMs will come soon

tslnox said:
OK, thanks I finally decided to go for Redmi 4X... I just hope that some custom ROMs will come soon
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The G5 has basically the same SoC. If you are interested in modding and roms, go for the Moto. They release working sources fast, and every device has an official LineageOS.

m4tt94 said:
The G5 has basically the same SoC. If you are interested in modding and roms, go for the Moto. They release working sources fast, and every device has an official LineageOS.
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Too late Already awaiting delivery on the 4X Thanks anyway

@tslnox Could you tell me something about the audio quality of the redmi 4x, please? That's the only thing that matters to me because i listen to a ton of music with my headphones, I don't care about camera or other stuff. Let me know when you get it!
ps. Where do you buy it? and how much does it cost? I found out the 32gb version at 127€

thetupacshow said:
@tslnox Could you tell me something about the audio quality of the redmi 4x, please? That's the only thing that matters to me because i listen to a ton of music with my headphones, I don't care about camera or other stuff. Let me know when you get it!
ps. Where do you buy it? and how much does it cost? I found out the 32gb version at 127€
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I bought it in Czech Republic, so the pricing is different, I had it for 4900CZK or cca 185€ with cheap tempered glass as a "gift". I'll answer you when I try listening to some music, I just put the SIM in and connected charger. I hope they will create 4X subforum soon, as now we are technically spamming wrong forum.

Is something from Zenfone Max Pro Compatible with Max Plus?

I am an unfortunate owner of a Zenfone Max Plus. I think this device does not have a dedicated topic here on xda. Can Max Pro's root methods be used on Max Plus as well?

If you want an expensive paperweight, go right ahead!

I was worried about this
I think this device has no salvation at all. And it seems that no one is interested in carrying anything to him.
Thanks for the info.

In the Same Boat
Ariltonsama2 said:
I was worried about this
I think this device has no salvation at all. And it seems that no one is interested in carrying anything to him.
Thanks for the info.
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Bought the phone on prime day cheap for $150 but haven't found anything for it yet,the Max Pro on the other hand has people looking out for it.I think it has to do with the Plus having a mediatek chip that makes roms harder to be built for it.As most roms are snapdragon correlated.I could be wrong.I've thought of porting twrp over for this device myself and read the guides.If you want I can try porting it and maybe you can test it first?Also read some guides on how to port roms for mediatek chips,we need to find a similar device with the same chip a hopefully same screen size as well that has a custom rom for the greatest chance of porting a rom.I'm not sure it's doable but I can look into it.Anyways I'm probably going to try to port twrp at least and maybe you can be a tester?As for root I think magisk will work just need to first port twrp.

Need help for custom rom!

Hi,i need to use old i9300 but its very laggy and i want to be refresh it with custom rom.please just tell me the steps.or any links for treats here.i want to flash lineage go variant.sorry,bad english
Help me please.

Just buy a new phone. This device does not have a stable modern android rom. Among other things, the lack of ram just doesn't cut it.
I'd personally buy the Xiaomi Redmi note 8
It's one of the few modern brands which has bootloader unlocks, snapdragon chipsets (compatibility) and great prices. Aliexpress.

Turbine1991 said:
Just buy a new phone. This device does not have a stable modern android rom. Among other things, the lack of ram just doesn't cut it.
I'd personally buy the Xiaomi Redmi note 8
It's one of the few modern brands which has bootloader unlocks, snapdragon chipsets (compatibility) and great prices. Aliexpress.
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really ?