Hello folks
I ordered my Huawei Mate 8, 4GB RAM, x64 Octacore, 128 GB of internal storage on the 23rd of January 2016 from Amazon.it. On the 27th of January, the DHL arrived and delivered my phone! Since it came from China I had to pay 29 euros tax! I contacted the vendor and got this money reimbursed to me in no time.
So what is my first impression?
First of all, I have to say that the phone I got is destined to the Chinese market and not the European market. In fact, there are built in apps that even if you perform a hard reset and select English as the default language, some apps are still in Chinese.
From the hardware perspective, I can't say anything against it! Mate 8 is a real beast and dwarfs any other phone I've seen in size and performance!
What I personally didn't like about the device isn't the hardware, but the software and apps found/missing. After a complete reset, I thought I'd be able to login using my Gmail account, but there were no Google apps installed! So I had to download then from the browser
After I installed Google Play, I also had to manually download and install Google Contact Sync to sync my contacts!
The dialer has a Chinese app called Yellow Pages that you can't remove if you are not rooted. When you start typing numbers, it will automatically search YP and try to match the number with the company (paste the below path and add http to it. I'm a new user and apparently I can't post images yet)
Image here http://postimg.org/image/n3a6br0cj
The HiApp application also is entirely in Chinese
http://postimg.org/image/r5wsiudv7
The stock browser also is in Chinese and many other applications. If I am to give an advice to anyone, I'd say wait for the European version to come, because the device is really rocking, but the Chinese language might be irritating especially that you cannot remove some apps because you need root access!
Huawei permits you to unblock the bootloader, BUT, your device must be registered and you must have a HUAWEI ID and you must be using that device for at least 14 days (i.e. logged on, with Huawei ID on that device for at least 14 days). This isn't a problem, I can wait, otherwise with 4 or 5 euros there are some unofficial alternatives, but I prefer the official way, so I'll wait.
This is my device before I received OTA update (I live in Italy) while at home with my wireless connection
http://postimg.org/image/pm523nt4r
Is there a way to flash a European ROM to this device?
Will it work fine?
Does Huawei have any stock repository of ROMs to flash back?
Thank you
say what now, u got reimbursed by the seller because u had to pay import tax?! um.... isnt that a given when u order something from CHINA to ship to europe? btw, 29 euros is nothing, especially for the 128GB variant! are the import taxes THAT low in italy? dayum...
as for the chinese apps, even a factory reset wont remove those, since theyre preinstalled system apps. ud need to root your phone and use an app like titanium backup to properly remove them. or you can use something like debloater app and disable those apps...
yes, the thing with the google apps is actually a known thing on the chinese mate 8 phones. only the international models have those preinstalled. but good work on figuring out how to setup everything properly on your own
as for your last three questions, just take the time and read through the mate 8 forums here on xda, weve already accumulated a lot of info and experience and are still at it
enjoy your new beast!
cheers
Thanks
Thanks for replying mate. Yes, I've just seen a thread talking about flashing a European ROM to a Chinese phone and it worked. The thing I didn't like is that the user had to pay 20 dollars to download it from an Iranian site... Hmmm, I'll pass and wait patiently for a more secure version.
Thanks for the heads up
Taxes
Oh by the way, taxes in Italy are high, but the vendor (EtoTalk) didn't declare the official price on the package to avoid taxing!
Yes, that is what I expected, if I buy something from Amazon.it, then everything should be included in the price I pay. I contacted the vendor from Amazon then sent him the DHL receipt and in one working day I was reimbursed. I know, 28 euros are nothing with respect to the phone itself, but why leave them anyway? I could buy a good cover for it as I don't like the Golden original flip cover it came with!
nothing "unsecure" about that, im actually sporting that version on my phone and it works brilliantly
but, just so it happens, a new B152 international ROM is available now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/mat...32b152-ota-t3307707/post65135452#post65135452
edit: good job with getting reimbursed, i was just surprised, thats all
first of all congratulation for buying this nice phone
really am also so interested in buying this phone specially 128gb of internal storage
now after u buy and use this version do u advice me to buy this one
i read ur post in this thread but is the Chinese apps and missing a main google apps is so bothering u and make u to search for flashing European firmware instead of this room !!!
one last question ( is the Arabic languages available in the languages list or not )
thnx
well its not like i speak or understand arabic, but looking at the languages one is able to choose for the system, it seems there are a few language options with arabic type letters
this is on the chinese model AL10 running with B133 international rom
For international rom yes for sure.
medicalman said:
first of all congratulation for buying this nice phone
really am also so interested in buying this phone specially 128gb of internal storage
now after u buy and use this version do u advice me to buy this one
i read ur post in this thread but is the Chinese apps and missing a main google apps is so bothering u and make u to search for flashing European firmware instead of this room !!!
one last question ( is the Arabic languages available in the languages list or not )
thnx
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Also the Chinese phone has Arabic support. I managed to change the entire phone language to Arabic.
التلفون رهيب و ممكن تحوله للعربي مثل اي تلفون.
لكن موجود فيه بعض البرامج الصينية التي لا يمكن التخلص منها بدون root.
أما التلفون فلا غبار عليه!
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Also the Chinese phone has Arabic support. I managed to change the entire phone language to Arabic.
التلفون رهيب و ممكن تحوله للعربي مثل اي تلفون.
لكن موجود فيه بعض البرامج الصينية التي لا يمكن التخلص منها بدون root.
أما التلفون فلا غبار عليه!
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thnx for ur replay
so you advice me to buy the phone with manually solving the google apps services
medicalman said:
thnx for ur replay
so you advice me to buy the phone with manually solving the google apps services
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Well, I discovered that the Chinese version has got its own application the replaces the Google Play service (maybe in China, they don't want the Google Play Service as in the rest of the world). The application is part of the Chinese firmware and is called HiApp. When you open it, it gives you all the applications in Chinese, but if you search for Google Play it will give you the official Google Play to install through this application. So basically, you have everything in this phone. I am not aware of any 128 GB international version of Mate 8. Maybe there will be one in few months, but I am not the one to speak for this. Actually, the reason I bought this Chinese version is because my old device was broken beyond repair and I badly needed an Android device, and I couldn't wait more. And since I wanted a 128 GB internal storage along with my lovely 128 GB SanDisk SD, now I have about 250 GB of storage to travel with! I didn't know that the device will be Chinese, I thought it would be the overseas version sent from China.
I payed 777 euros for this version, which isn't small, but with respect to what I would have payed for the same device in Europe, I think I have spared at least 200 euros.
The vendor was kind enough to change the UI language to Italian, so I didn't even have to do anything! I tried a hard reset because I thought that I would get the standard Android Wizard (insert your gmail account to restore your data bla bla bla), but all I was offered was to create a Huawei ID/Huawei cloud, and nothing more! It is then when I discovered that there is no Google Apps by default...
Apart from that and from few Chinese-only applications like Yellow Pages, HiApp, and some few others, the device is rockingly solid! Even if it was a European version, an Android device in my opinion should be rooted! This is the first thing I do with any device I get my hands on and own. Root, then install SuperUser, then get rid of some bloatware or crapware, and install AdAway (an application that downloads a hosts file to your system to redirect all ads to 127.0.0.1, or simply, you wouldn't see any advertisements inside the applications).
Personally, I wouldn't want to flash the onverseas firmware on this device... at least not for now that I am still exploring, and testing the device. Maybe in the future, maybe never, it depends on my mood I guess and my curiosity to explore new things...
I don't want to be the person who gives you an advise that you would regret in the future. I am merely writing my own thoughts, and I encourage you to evaluate all the cons and pros, and decide by yourself. I believe I have made a choice and it is a very good choice. I am very happy with this device and I do not regret that I bought the Chinese version... This device will be my device at least for the next two years from now, until it becomes obsolete
Ciao
Same here got the China version from Wanda mobile Google play and unlocked already . this phone is fast only few China apps but that doesn't bother me, I would usually root but need my Barclay's all at the moment .. All in all very very happy
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HuaweiMate8 said:
Well, I discovered that the Chinese version has got its own application the replaces the Google Play service (maybe in China, they don't want the Google Play Service as in the rest of the world). The application is part of the Chinese firmware and is called HiApp. When you open it, it gives you all the applications in Chinese, but if you search for Google Play it will give you the official Google Play to install through this application. So basically, you have everything in this phone. I am not aware of any 128 GB international version of Mate 8. Maybe there will be one in few months, but I am not the one to speak for this. Actually, the reason I bought this Chinese version is because my old device was broken beyond repair and I badly needed an Android device, and I couldn't wait more. And since I wanted a 128 GB internal storage along with my lovely 128 GB SanDisk SD, now I have about 250 GB of storage to travel with! I didn't know that the device will be Chinese, I thought it would be the overseas version sent from China.
I payed 777 euros for this version, which isn't small, but with respect to what I would have payed for the same device in Europe, I think I have spared at least 200 euros.
The vendor was kind enough to change the UI language to Italian, so I didn't even have to do anything! I tried a hard reset because I thought that I would get the standard Android Wizard (insert your gmail account to restore your data bla bla bla), but all I was offered was to create a Huawei ID/Huawei cloud, and nothing more! It is then when I discovered that there is no Google Apps by default...
Apart from that and from few Chinese-only applications like Yellow Pages, HiApp, and some few others, the device is rockingly solid! Even if it was a European version, an Android device in my opinion should be rooted! This is the first thing I do with any device I get my hands on and own. Root, then install SuperUser, then get rid of some bloatware or crapware, and install AdAway (an application that downloads a hosts file to your system to redirect all ads to 127.0.0.1, or simply, you wouldn't see any advertisements inside the applications).
Personally, I wouldn't want to flash the onverseas firmware on this device... at least not for now that I am still exploring, and testing the device. Maybe in the future, maybe never, it depends on my mood I guess and my curiosity to explore new things...
I don't want to be the person who gives you an advise that you would regret in the future. I am merely writing my own thoughts, and I encourage you to evaluate all the cons and pros, and decide by yourself. I believe I have made a choice and it is a very good choice. I am very happy with this device and I do not regret that I bought the Chinese version... This device will be my device at least for the next two years from now, until it becomes obsolete
Ciao
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what a nice post to read
i read every words in ur post in which u honestly provide by all ur experience from the starting in buying the phone till when u try to solve so issues
last 4 months i try two phone asus zenfone 2 dual sim (64gb) after 2month i sold it and buy and LG v10 64gb then i sold it too
the reason is that really i want an android device that has 128gb of internal storage
and i thinking in only 2 device
either this one Huawei mate 8- 128gb or huawei nexus 6p 128gb
i prefer mate 8 over nexus 6p due to
mate 8 support dual full active sim , support external storage if i want it ( 2nd sim slot) , huge battery , perfect design , nice screen size
but the only thing am afraid from it is the software ( i love huawei launcher ) specially the missing default google play and services
( it may too bother me cuz i format my device from time to time and need every time to re install at least 5-10 apps to get a standard android phone even when we are in 2016 !!! we need to manually solve this )
nexus 6p over this device to me only little bit the camera and in direct and perfect google support
So the question is no is there any hope from Huawei to release other version of 128gb ( rather than Chinese version) any one have any information of any promise from the company if NO ANY HOPE FOR THAT ( i may buy this version in these few days and try to get a benefit from this device and i think i will flash another room over Chinese room )
with my best regards
medicalman said:
what a nice post to read
with my best regards
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Thank you. My pleasure
There is one thing to keep in mind. You CANNOT have dual SIM and have an external SD Card. Either dual SIM or one SIM and one SD Card. SD Card is obviously different than the internal storage.
Unfortunately, there is no NEXUS phone I am aware of that supports SD Cards. I guess this is a Google condition that imposes on vendors. I was also about to get the Huawei Nexux 6P, but for me NO SD CARD, NO PARTY! I actually got an offer from a very good friend I know, who was selling his NEXUS 5 for about 200 euros, and I didn't buy it because it was only 32 GB with no SD card support. So I had really very few choices (maybe 2) Mate 8 was one of them. An SD card is a must and 128 GB internal storage is a must, and if I am not mistaken, I found only tow devices.
If you don't mind rooting the phone, and manually install updates, then you can get a Chinese version, and apply the international version. There are people who already did it and are happy about it.
huaweimate8 said:
thank you. My pleasure
there is one thing to keep in mind. You cannot have dual sim and have an external sd card. Either dual sim or one sim and one sd card. Sd card is obviously different than the internal storage.
yes i know that and thats why i prefer only the 128gb of this device ( i will use 2nd sim card slot as micro sd card slot you can say on need )
so i had really very few choices (maybe 2) mate 8 was one of them. An sd card is a must and 128 gb internal storage is a must, and if i am not mistaken, i found only tow devices.
i have another choice for you asus zenfone 2 ( 128 gb of internal storage )
which support
dual sim slot
separated micro sd card slot ( can use at without affecting the dual sim slot )
price only 400 us dollar
( but the quality and the camera and the screen is not so good that made me to buy this device again as i mentioned previously i bought 64gb of this device
other device called ( letv one max = 4gb ram 128gb rom ,6.33 inch 2560x1440,3400mah 21mp camera 4g lte )
the device is somewhat bizarre to me even with this strong specification it is a pure chinese device and high price about 930 us dollar )
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if you don't mind rooting the phone, and manually install updates, then you can get a chinese version, and apply the international version. There are people who already did it and are happy about it.
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i will do that if i can not tolerate the default chinese apps without rooting first later on i will root it and yes flashing the international firmware over chinese one
thnx alot
HuaweiMate8 said:
Thank you. My pleasure
There is one thing to keep in mind. You CANNOT have dual SIM and have an external SD Card. Either dual SIM or one SIM and one SD Card. SD Card is obviously different than the internal storage.
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yes, u can
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/modify-sim-t3300220
jbmc83 said:
yes, u can
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/modify-sim-t3300220
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Ooooof! Holy sh*** That is a damn good solution! You guys rock!
stesteste said:
Same here got the China version from Wanda mobile Google play and unlocked already . this phone is fast only few China apps but that doesn't bother me, I would usually root but need my Barclay's all at the moment .. All in all very very happy
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I've seen that Wondamobile now sells also the International version of Mate 8 (NXT-L29) with factory-installed Google Play. My understanding is that they deliver only in UK. Can you confirm that (I mean, are you living in UK?).
Thanks
They delivered mine to UK in 7 days I think they also ship other countries
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I am currently looking for a new phone to replace my Note 2(SGH-i317m). My note 2 has been in service for 3 years, it is still pretty solid device with more than 60% battery left after 1 day of light use. It looks like the Mate 8 is going to be my next phone.
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Im creating this thread to help people root there HDC Galaxy SIII I9300
and to extend this thread to eventually help people install updated firmware and new roms for their device.
help from everyone will all be taken into count if deemed correct and tested by me
All credit goes to
ColonelZap
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and his blog for rooting the device in question
this is proven by me to work on
mtk6573
mtk6575
mtk6577
Do not miss any steps follow close and pause video if needed
heres the link
A play store fix is provided which is helpful but installation of it is not properly stated in video and caused me to fail first time
corrections are stated below:
download es file manager, once downloaded remember to mount system as writable at bottom in settings of application
also download s3market files provided, i have never used other file provided for calender etc it has no use in mtk6575 versions of the device
store s3market on root of sdcard
copy files within one by one, not together to system location shown
install the com.android.vending-3.5.16.apk file provided in s3market.
fix permissions in properties of files shown
then reboot device
what i have corrected in the procedure will fix the stopped unexpectedly error 100% if done correctly in mtk6575 phones of this device
I'm curious, how do these phones compare to the real thing? I gave up on clone phones after receiving a very bad quality ciphone 09..
Visually Stunning, Functionally a failure...
Be Warned, the HDC Galaxy S3 especially from fastcardtech are not worth the money and mental anguish to get the thing rooted. They come with Gingerbread, and Locked, and full of Chinese Apps. Once you free of that, the Google Sync is limited, so you cannot get your mail, calender, etc synced. Then there is Colonel Zap which is mysteriously the only person in the world prone to be able to root these devices, but be warned again. Only unless you specifically know your Chipset in your phone, MT6577 or 6575, good luck with that, you should be wary of rooting per Col Zap, as in my case, there process bricked one of my two phones from FastCardTech. And don't get me going on FastCardTech, they are complete B.S., takes over a month to accomplish anything, then they send you the lesser model than you pay for. Doesn't matter all the FREE CRAP you will be offered with this phone, doesn't make up for the fact that is is just a great looking shell with poor electronics inside.
Look these phones are from CHINA, the specs offered online are fiction, and are burnt into the kernel of the phone,so it only appears that you are getting what it states online. you are only getting a phone capable of meager performance, NO 4g, 3g, but at lower speeds if your are lucky enough to fit the Mobile Frequency Spectrum the phone runs in, being their made in China, not a U.S. friendly phone in that aspect. Wi-fi is spotty, and the software is crap, bottom line you get what you pay for, and not many resources to get you through the hard times. Good Luck.....!! At least it looks like the real thing you can show off to your friends while they laugh at you.....
Specs do not match and support is very poor
I bought the "Ultimate pro" version from FastcardTech.com (as a new member i am not allowed to post the link) and it does not meet the specs given by them. The GPS took about 2 hours outside to determine my position. After a factory defaults reset i could not find the strength to do this again
The CPU is not the 6577, but the slower 6575. The camera quality is very poor. The wifi signal is very, very weak. (i have a very good and strong router) The sound quality of a phone call is poor. The 'gsm sound' disturbes the conversation all the time, as if you are to close to a speaker. When you complain to FCT, don't expect any customer support. They give to most strange answers and can give no specific support what so ever. After some time, they say i can return the phone, but it's allmost impossible to meet their requirements, so i am pretty sure that when the have it back, i will never hear from them again. (just read the customer feedback on any honest site)
Including tax, shipping and insurance, i paid about 250 euo's for this phone.
If i had known this all on time, i would not have bought it.
But on the other hand, the responsiveness and quality of the screen is good. Gaming goes smooth and after countless factory defaults, i have managed to turn off most Chinise apps, without losing the nice 'Samsung startscreen'.
All together is not such a bad phone after all, but its not what i counted on in the first place.
Now i am curious about if there will be any tweaks possible. Rooting, custom firmware etc...
I am willing to help if possible.
Kind regards,
Coupedevil
Coupedevil said:
I bought the "Ultimate pro" version from FastcardTech.com ....
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Was it this one?> http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-7...droid-404-3G-Dual-sim-47-inch-8MP-Camera.html
Anyway, thanks for sharing your experience. It's disappointing to read how unprofessional some of these shops are It's one thing when they mess up the specs on pre-release products but this shouldn't happen with a phone that has been available for so long. Looks to me like they simply sent the wrong phone to begin with. Their lack of knowledge of even FCE-level English makes it so much worse
I'm looking at chinastore-online to get the Jiayu G2+. The shop at least claims some customer-friendly terms, but so far I've yet to hear from anyone who made a purchase there.
So hang on you've bought an obvious Chinese knock off and your surprised to find its crap? If your interested I can do you a great price on some magic beans (cash or bank transfer only).
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ghostofcain said:
So hang on you've bought an obvious Chinese knock off and your surprised to find its crap? If your interested I can do you a great price on some magic beans (cash or bank transfer only).
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Couldn't have said better myself...
Im not even sure you should be posting this here as this is obviously not a S3...
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Teio said:
Couldn't have said better myself...
Im not even sure you should be posting this here as this is obviously not a S3...
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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well i thought we was all here to help one and other ??
maybe i am wrong
Galaxy S3 i9300 Plus Ultra-Thin 4.8inch Screen Android 4.0 MTK6575 Single Sim
and thats what i need help i need a rom for the above phone
oh and yes its a clone
many thanks
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If i were you and i wanted a single core around 200-250 euros i'd get nexus s...
Great hardware,full jellybean support and great dev support here on xda.
What else do you need?
Bang for the buck phone now that it's price has dropped.
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menthol1960 said:
well i thought we was all here to help one and other ??
maybe i am wrong
Galaxy S3 i9300 Plus Ultra-Thin 4.8inch Screen Android 4.0 MTK6575 Single Sim
and thats what i need help i need a rom for the above phone
oh and yes its a clone
many thanks
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A clone in looks, but without the Samsung SOC. So chances of getting a ROM off here that'll run are less than zero, sorry.
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menthol1960 said:
well i thought we was all here to help one and other ??
maybe i am wrong
Galaxy S3 i9300 Plus Ultra-Thin 4.8inch Screen Android 4.0 MTK6575 Single Sim
and thats what i need help i need a rom for the above phone
oh and yes its a clone
many thanks
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It will not be found on this forum this is I9300 SGS3.
Search for a MTK6575 forum .
jje
I really don't think this thread should even be in the Galaxy S III forums
its hard to remove chinese apps
cannot unistall
and hard to upgrade rom @ win 7 -.-
Brand:Samsung
Model:GT-I9300
CPU Hardware : MTK6575
Android Versiyon : 4.0.4
Processor : ARMv7 Processor rev 10 (v7I)
Hardware : SMDK4x12
Kernel : 3.0.13 1211 V18 Wed Sep 5 09:29:18 CST 2012
Ana Bant Sürümü : MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V20, 2012/08/13 14:56
Üretim Numarası : IMM76D.I9300ZSALE9
Custom Build Version : 1346760007
Ekran: 480x800
can someone tell me if its gps ios workling ?
mine never locks onto sattellites using ulysse or other apps
khankll said:
can someone tell me if its gps ios workling ?
mine never locks onto sattellites using ulysse or other apps
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I have this galaxy s3 mt6575 clone, same as in the pictures in this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1921178
I also had troubles getting the gps to work and started to think it didnt work at all.
But lately I have managed to get some gps signal to work.
I did flash the cwm recovery and have now installed the Lewa rom for it.
google "LeWa For Samsung Galaxy S3 MTK6575" to find the rom if you want to try.
Not sure if it was that rom that made the gps work or not, because I also did install an app named GPS Booster, as well as the u-center gps test app, and the GPS Test app.
Now I get enaugh signal to get my position. But the antenna is weak I think, so I need to be outdoor and have clear weather and clear view to the sky to get it to work. I did not test it in the car yet, but I think it might be to weak to work reliably inside the car.
i just bought the MTK6577 (s3 mimic)
and i want to change his rom (its already rooted)
what rom will work at this device?
Rideran said:
i just bought the MTK6577 (s3 mimic)
and i want to change his rom (its already rooted)
what rom will work at this device?
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None of these roms will work nor will you find one that will here. XDA doesnt support clone knock off devices.
Rideran said:
i just bought the MTK6577 (s3 mimic)
and i want to change his rom (its already rooted)
what rom will work at this device?
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use Google search for MTK6577 forum .
Its not a Samsung phone so not a sammmy rom .
jje
Same Products MT6575
I have the software to update another model, which is not mentioned, but with the same processor.
I have also to update the software, it would be possible to modify intalando software programs and extract and place in another of the same model, but modified?
So manufactures improve their imperfections.
Hi,
I've already bought a galaxy Note 3 n9006 from China and a day after it I came back to my country, but unfortunately I found it can not work with any Google applications and it can not add Google account and this is a very big problem for me, also it do not have any languages except English , Korean and Chinese. Can anybody help me? what should I do?
siamaknemati said:
Hi,
I've already bought a galaxy Note 3 n9006 from China and a day after it I came back to my country, but unfortunately I found it can not work with any Google applications and it can not add Google account and this is a very big problem for me, also it do not have any languages except English , Korean and Chinese. Can anybody help me? what should I do?
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You will need to go through the process of learning how to root and unlock the phone. I hope there will be enough support or assistance for you on this site and that it being an N9006 won't be too problematic.
I am in China, but went out of my way to avoid the N9002, N9006, N9008 or any other variant they are selling here. I get my hands on the N9005 in a few days, so time will tell if it actually bloody works or not in China. It wouldn't surprise me to find that we are stuck in the same same boat on different shores...
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s327374 said:
You will need to go through the process of learning how to root and unlock the phone. I hope there will be enough support or assistance for you on this site and that it being an N9006 won't be too problematic.
I am in China, but went out of my way to avoid the N9002, N9006, N9008 or any other variant they are selling here. I get my hands on the N9005 in a few days, so time will tell if it actually bloody works or not in China. It wouldn't surprise me to find that we are stuck in the same same boat on different shores...
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siamaknemati said:
Hi,
I've already bought a galaxy Note 3 n9006 from China and a day after it I came back to my country, but unfortunately I found it can not work with any Google applications and it can not add Google account and this is a very big problem for me, also it do not have any languages except English , Korean and Chinese. Can anybody help me? what should I do?
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Actually the process looks like it might be easy enough for us:
http://techbeasts.com/2013/09/27/ho...ot-samsung-galaxy-note-3-all-versions-guide/#
Describes the way to do it.
Then you'll probably need to stick the most recent GAPPS on it, if it isn't already on it.
Good luck and have fun getting through the nervousness of rooting your first (I presume) device.
Cheers.
Should I return the n9006?
Hi there - I'm living in Shanghai and just found this thread. I bought the sm-n9006 today and was excited until I started reading about region locking and non-LTE versions,etc.
This is my first Android device so I'm super new but the bloatware on this thing is annoying! I wanted to remove this stuff and get some Google apps installed but I can't even find the Google play app to get started.
I'm concerned that because it's the mainland china version that this is going to be a bigger pain than it's worth. Should I wait a few months and have a family member buy a US model? Any other reasons to stay clear of this china model?
Is rooting the device a must if I want to get full access to apps, etc.?
Also, it seems this model does not have LTE. Is that correct? I ravel/stay in the US over summer holidays. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
gaylonalfano said:
Hi there - I'm living in Shanghai and just found this thread. I bought the sm-n9006 today and was excited until I started reading about region locking and non-LTE versions,etc.
This is my first Android device so I'm super new but the bloatware on this thing is annoying! I wanted to remove this stuff and get some Google apps installed but I can't even find the Google play app to get started.
I'm concerned that because it's the mainland china version that this is going to be a bigger pain than it's worth. Should I wait a few months and have a family member buy a US model? Any other reasons to stay clear of this china model?
Is rooting the device a must if I want to get full access to apps, etc.?
Also, it seems this model does not have LTE. Is that correct? I ravel/stay in the US over summer holidays. Any help/advice is greatly appreciated!
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The bloatware won't be your main problem, it will be no access to google apps. I wouldn't worry about no LTE, you probably won't notice.
Importantly for Laowai, rooting is necessary, unless you are fluent in chinese, and can therefore use the Chinese markets and apps.
There are quite a few places online to find out how to unlock and root your device - this forum/link above/galaxynote3root.com/etc. I think you'll need about three to four hours of uninterrupted time (as a beginner), a pc (I've used a mac and it is annoying), fast-ish internet speed (to dowload the files), maybe a vpn to look at You tube clips that exemplify (eg, gfwvpn.com is handy and easy to install on both your computer and device), and only a small amount intellect.
You go through the process as above link or elsewhere, and then flash on an updated GAPPS zip if it isn't on the stuff you downloaded.
People here and elsewhere have really made it simple compared to when I first did mine (or maybe I have a little more knowledge). I'm only really just getting the hang of it all now and find it really enjoyable part of Android experience. Actually, just fell in love again with my S3 using CM... Wondering why I am going back to touch wiz, actually...
I'll know on Monday if it was the right choice for me after a day with the new giant phone.
Good luck.
Thanks for the post and information, I am new to android so it looks like I'll have to start doing my research. I am not fluent but certainly advanced so perhaps there are some Chinese options though I assume it'd be a better experience if I had it rooted instead.
Are you in SH by chance? I'd treat you to a coffee or something here in Pudong if so while you tutor me haha.
Thanks again for your help.
gaylonalfano said:
Thanks for the post and information, I am new to android so it looks like I'll have to start doing my research. I am not fluent but certainly advanced so perhaps there are some Chinese options though I assume it'd be a better experience if I had it rooted instead.
Are you in SH by chance? I'd treat you to a coffee or something here in Pudong if so while you tutor me haha.
Thanks again for your help.
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Sorry, mate. I'm BJ ren. I'm certain you'd be able to find someone in Shanghai who can root an Andoid device with that offer though.
Good luck.
Hah, no problem. I love BJ but our work is in SH for now. If the air quality would get better up north I'd be pushing to move to BJ.
SM-N9006 More than root needed?
I have the same SM-N9006 purchased in China and now back in the USA. Most of the Chinese in the phone was converted to English through the normal settings. The problem is the Apps... they are all Chinese and need to be replaced with English versions. The current ROM blocks all access to the Google Play Store, even if it is side loaded, it is forcibly closed when opened.
Would it not be better to re-ROM the phone with a Samsung stock ROM that will work with the N9006 hardware? Is there such a ROM?
Please be specific on the steps (not the how to's) that need to be taken to use the N9006 in the USA with the Play Store Apps.
Much Thanks in advance, I'm also a newbie on a learning curve.
Support for Safe Rooting ( non-Warranty Voiding )
Just as a side note guys,
@designgears & @Chainfire have developed a warranty safe root for other versions of our phone already.
For all of you who already know about the problem with KNOX and voiding your warranty once you root your phone join me on these posts to get us freed from all the worry
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479952&page=151
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2487916
I just got this Note 3 SM-N9006, I think mine is rooted that it has everything as if it's normal Note 3 in the US. But I note that it does not show that it connects using 4G/LTE. Does it have 4G/LTE, air command, etc ... capabilities to turn on somehow?
Is there an app that display what really inside your note, I mean the actual hardware of the phone?
N9006 doesn't have 4G/LTE. air command is ok
Sent from my N9005 using Tapatalk
ciditin said:
I just got this Note 3 SM-N9006, I think mine is rooted that it has everything as if it's normal Note 3 in the US.
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Really? I wouldn't be too happy to buy a rooted phone from Samsung... you won't get one officially at least. Especially if you bought it in China that would mean its been messed with prior to you buying it. I like my phones coming rooted.
If you had them root it after them unboxing your phone ( hopefully not with Kingo App or some suspicious app that connects to the internet to do its thing ) then your fine. Provided you saw them unbox everything...its not a cheap phone.
If the serial numbers on the box and your phone match ( and the box has some Chinese ) then your fine.
If area under the removable battery didn't have any bright yellow sticker with lots of nasty looking Chinese text, then your fine.
If your in the U.S then its fine you don't need to worry about warranty.... as I am still currently in Shanghai I got mine official with a 2 year warranty.
Sorry if I sound too untrusting of phone sellers here. I have been told of the countless stories about how innocent people buy phones they assume are "new". Just recently I had to help my friend fight some store "official Samsung Store" owner for his replacement of a dead Note 2 dud ( you know those fake recycled phones that are sold in Shenzhen from HongKong that live for 4 months tops ).
HELP
I have a FAKE SM-N9006 (Thought was real coz I can access samsung app store). Thinking of installing CWM recovery which I did and now the phone keeps restarting after loading (not a bootloop, but continuous restarting. I can't flash nor restore as I can't no longer go into recovery mode through google MTK tools and hell no way of even entering download mode in the 1st place. Please HELP.:crying:
Jackwu696 said:
I have a FAKE SM-N9006 (Thought was real coz I can access samsung app store). Thinking of installing CWM recovery which I did and now the phone keeps restarting after loading (not a bootloop, but continuous restarting. I can't flash nor restore as I can't no longer go into recovery mode through google MTK tools and hell no way of even entering download mode in the 1st place. Please HELP.:crying:
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do you still have the phone?....PM me please
China made SM-N9006
Hey I got my self a china made note 3. I would very much like to root it to get some bloat ware off, and to also find a android version 5 rom to feel like a cool kid.
It doesn't have a download mode, that is replaced by a Chinese factory mode.
SHARING IS CARING
RW
(Exhibit 4g 2 & Note 3 User)
Can N9006 run 3G or 4G SOMEHOW? Or is there no workaround?
Hello, I am having the same issue someone mentioned about not getting 4G (or even 3G) with the SM-N900 (model N9006) Chinese Note 3. I did not see a solution to the initial post, though. My phone does everything else, but running on Edge is pretty shoddy. I called T-Mobile (my carrier), and they made me enter some settings into the "access point names" tab (apn protocol, port number, etc.). This did not resolve the problem, unfortunately. The back of the phone, under the battery, says it is 3G WCDMA + GSM. T-Mobile runs on GSM, so it should work, I am absolutely stumped. As I said, all the apps work, and it is running Jelly Bean, it's just the slow as molasses internet that bugs me. Is there some sort of solution to this? I could not really find anything worthwhile on any Google searches. Thanks in advance! :fingers-crossed:
I have n9006 and when I type the star and hash key it Cannot display and when switch the data off it automatically switch on and I don't know what to do with the phone,I cannot use it
I'd buy a Samsung Note 2014 but in my country only 16GB is available (like many others european countries)...
Do you recommend this tablet to me also with its memory size? How much memory does it have on out of the box?
I'm a little scared about apps I could install on it.. Because also if it has microSD i know it's not possibile to install apps on microsd.. :crying:
mouse100 said:
I'd buy a Samsung Note 2014 but in my country only 16GB is available (like many others european countries)...
Do you recommend this tablet to me also with its memory size? How much memory does it have on out of the box?
I'm a little scared about apps I could install on it.. Because also if it has microSD i know it's not possibile to install apps on microsd.. :crying:
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Check out this thread. Its got what you wanted to know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516970
mouse100 said:
I'd buy a Samsung Note 2014 but in my country only 16GB is available (like many others european countries)...
Do you recommend this tablet to me also with its memory size? How much memory does it have on out of the box?
I'm a little scared about apps I could install on it.. Because also if it has microSD i know it's not possibile to install apps on microsd.. :crying:
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I only had the 16gb original Note10.1, and I never had any problems with space, as I installed everything that wasnt an app onto a 64gb external SD Card.
And so I didnt think twice about getting the 16gb Note10.1(2014), cos I knew I'd end up using the same apps, and the same SD Card in fact lol.
By the way, if you're thinking of rooting, you might as well just get the 16gb one because:
1) You can install apps onto the external SD Card then anyway (least you can on other devices, I assume it would work on this one too)
and
2) At the moment the knox thing means you get no warranty, so you might as well go for the cheapest device just in case.
If you arent rooting (I'm not at the moment, until knox is sorted out) then it depends on how many apps you plan to install. I only use my tablet for drawing, writing, and reading, and browsing, and these apps dont take up huge amounts of space (the biggest space is taken up by my sketchbook pro picture files), everything else (books, comics, videos) are all on external storage.
Games are your only issue, but I only occasionally get a couple games on there, and I uninstall them when i finish with them.
Hope this has been vaguely helpful anyway!
nirurin said:
I only had the 16gb original Note10.1, and I never had any problems with space, as I installed everything that wasnt an app onto a 64gb external SD Card.
And so I didnt think twice about getting the 16gb Note10.1(2014), cos I knew I'd end up using the same apps, and the same SD Card in fact lol.
By the way, if you're thinking of rooting, you might as well just get the 16gb one because:
1) You can install apps onto the external SD Card then anyway (least you can on other devices, I assume it would work on this one too)
and
2) At the moment the knox thing means you get no warranty, so you might as well go for the cheapest device just in case.
If you arent rooting (I'm not at the moment, until knox is sorted out) then it depends on how many apps you plan to install. I only use my tablet for drawing, writing, and reading, and browsing, and these apps dont take up huge amounts of space (the biggest space is taken up by my sketchbook pro picture files), everything else (books, comics, videos) are all on external storage.
Games are your only issue, but I only occasionally get a couple games on there, and I uninstall them when i finish with them.
Hope this has been vaguely helpful anyway!
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Thanks for your answer. Isn't it possible to root with root de la vega and maintain warranty? Did you try it?
mouse100 said:
Thanks for your answer. Isn't it possible to root with root de la vega and maintain warranty? Did you try it?
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Thats only for the LTE Snapdragon version, which as far as I know isnt even for sale over here yet, and is more expensive anyway (and a waste of money but anyway).
The normal WiFi version doesnt have a proper root yet. There was a pledge to get one done, but the person who took the money only gave a basic root which trips knox, so its pretty much worthless.
I dont think people are going to put up another pledge either, unfortunatly. Bit of a shame really, if it doesnt get sorted out then this device may die a slow developmental death.
Fingers crossed though, that something may get transferred over from another device someday.
Edit: I should say "Worthless to me", as I know some people were happy with losing their warranties. Not sure why, but to each their own.
I agree with everything @nirurin has said apart from " I didnt think twice about getting the 16gb"
I was stressing on getting the 32GB and like you my country isn't selling the 32GB so in the end I decided to just live with the 16GB and tbh its the best decision I made and saved loads of money. I have about 9GB free and this is after pretty much all my major apps have been installed. I have a few movies and TV shows which are all on my 64GB external SDcard but I have no games installed on my Note yet. But I'm positive that even with games I shall have plenty of space available.
But you have to bear in mind everyone uses their tablets completely differently some people on here have nearly filled their 32GB and some (Like me) will be more than happy with 16GB - Best of luck.
I also got the 16gb. I did consider getting the 32gb from Expansy (when it was only £450) but I figured a 2 year warranty was more important. I also came from the original galaxy note 10.1 tablet and that was also a 16gb. However, I felt it was a substantial amount for me as I had a 32gb micro sd card. I just store all my videos, etc onto there. I'm not fussed about rooting in all honesty although maybe I'll consider it in the future. For me though, I'm personally happy with the amount of storage. But I guess think realistically what you'd use your tablet for and how long it would take for roms to be made for this tablet.
nirurin said:
Thats only for the LTE Snapdragon version, which as far as I know isnt even for sale over here yet, and is more expensive anyway (and a waste of money but anyway).
The normal WiFi version doesnt have a proper root yet. There was a pledge to get one done, but the person who took the money only gave a basic root which trips knox, so its pretty much worthless.
I dont think people are going to put up another pledge either, unfortunatly. Bit of a shame really, if it doesnt get sorted out then this device may die a slow developmental death.
Fingers crossed though, that something may get transferred over from another device someday.
Edit: I should say "Worthless to me", as I know some people were happy with losing their warranties. Not sure why, but to each their own.
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We paid the developer for root, with or without tripping, he earned his money. And we all paid after it was done, so everybody knew about knox counter problem.
I paid $90 for 3rd party warranty for 3 or 4 years (I'm sure I won't keep this tablet that long) and they cover rooted devices too. Not worthless for many of us.
You need to be careful as in some apps like bbc iplayer and Skygo download internally and not to the sd card.
Hello, guys!
I am interested in buying the Mate 8 from a Chinease retailer. My main motivation is that they offer lower prices on the device. However I am aware that there are some "risks" involved so I wanted to make this tread, hoping that some usefull advice can be gathered here.
Firstly, I understand that there are a couple of versions of the Mate 8. As far they are conserned the only ones worth considering are the AL10, L29 and L09 since the other versions, like DL00 for instance, have poor software support. Does this mean that the former enjoy regular software updates? In the case of the AL10 can one receive the uptades regulary if he is not residing in China? Does Huawei push montly security patches?
My second consern is regarding google play services. As far as I understand a buyer of an AL10 would receive the device without google play store and google services. Is it true that the device comes with a Huawei app store from where they can be downloaded? Are there any issues regarding the installation and regular usage of the play store and other apps that are downloaded on an AL10?After all it is a Chinease version so perhaps it was not meant to have play store on it.
Thirdly I would like to ask whether one should allow the retailer to install google play and multi-ling support? I ask this because it came to my knowledge that these vendors would usually install some kind of custom rom that does not have software support.
Is there something that I am missing? Would you have any further advice? Is there something else one must look after when buying a device from China?
I bought mine here
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/1968447 (not sure if i can show a link to a store).
take a DHL and tell them to write on package that is worth about 80 usd to pay less taxes.
Ive got a DL00 version, 32 rom, 3 ram. Its multilanguage support with a play store and OTA updates support. Working great, smooth and fast. And it was cheaper than in polish store about 30% !
They got support on whatsapp and they help you in your problems.
I can highly recommend it to you. If you have any questions u can always prv me.
I bought the mate 8 just after it released in China (I went in person). I am now residing in Australia and still receive the updates as fast as others in China. The only issue is some apps and features (like the update change log) are in Chinese and I can't change it, not that bad for me but maybe it is for you.
It comes with Huaweis app store which upon searching google can install all the normal google apps like the appstore. I've had absolutely no issues using it normally here and every app and setting I need works.
I wouldn't get them to do anything to the phone because it's easy to do myself.
Repping the Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
ItsMunday said:
I bought the mate 8 just after it released in China (I went in person). I am now residing in Australia and still receive the updates as fast as others in China. The only issue is some apps and features (like the update change log) are in Chinese and I can't change it, not that bad for me but maybe it is for you.
It comes with Huaweis app store which upon searching google can install all the normal google apps like the appstore. I've had absolutely no issues using it normally here and every app and setting I need works.
I wouldn't get them to do anything to the phone because it's easy to do myself.
Repping the Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
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I am glad to hear that your device works properly!
I suppose when you first set it up you have the option to choose between English and Chinease right? Do you need to have a huawei account to download apps from the Huawei app store? If yes, did you have any issues setting it up? I am asking because I have heard that some people do have. Regarding the change log it would't botter me if it is in Chinease, but is there something more "major" that is also in Chinease and one should know of?
You can convert the China Version AL 10 to C432 Euroversion or C636 Asia Version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/guide-how-to-switch-to-stock-firmware-t3374259
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I am glad to hear that your device works properly!
I suppose when you first set it up you have the option to choose between English and Chinease right? Do you need to have a huawei account to download apps from the Huawei app store? If yes, did you have any issues setting it up? I am asking because I have heard that some people do have. Regarding the change log it would't botter me if it is in Chinease, but is there something more "major" that is also in Chinease and one should know of?
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Yeah it's like any phone that has the option to change language on start up.
Had no issues setting up Huawei account. Not sure if it's needed or not though.
Repping the Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
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You can convert the China Version AL 10 to C432 Euroversion or C636 Asia Version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/general/guide-how-to-switch-to-stock-firmware-t3374259
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I'm getting a broken link.
Repping the Huawei Mate 8 NXT-AL10
I've just bought the Mate 8 in Guangzhou on last Sunday (Sept 25, 2016) in a Huawei store. Installed Google services, sync contacts.. without any problem!
Hello again XDA! I'm an old has-been on here that used to be big into flashing custom roms on forgotten devices, but a wife, career, and two kids put me on the "just work dammit" path for some time. I now have a 7 year old that's been using an LG tablet I got duped into buying from US Cellular (don't ask...I don't wanna rant). Dumb thing's got 16Gb ram and it's ALWAYS full. So my mom offered her old Sammy Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530NU) for him or my daughter to us a while back and I picked it up today. I tried to sign my son in and come to find out that the sammy is surprisingly still on Android 5 and doesn't support Google family link . I'm looking for a ROM...or something I can do to make this thing support the family link min specs, let me use an SD card instead of internal memory (since this also only has 16 GB), and still has full use of Bluetooth, cameras, mic, and Netflix/etc.
Is there ANYTHING I can "upgrade' to that would fit all this?
Just look here on this section. Before asking, look better and you will see lineage 16 and lightningfastrom 17.1. I advice you the first one.