According to ZTEUSA (which someone told me is not an official ZTE site...not sure about that), the 6GB US version is A7G343. I do not see anyone mentioning that version here.
Anybody have one? Any thoughts?
ewingr said:
According to ZTEUSA (which someone told me is not an official ZTE site...not sure about that), the 6GB US version is A7G343. I do not see anyone mentioning that version here.
Anybody have one? Any thoughts?
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zteusa.com is the official ZTE USA website.
A7G343 is the SKU, the actual model number is the A2017U.
xtermmin said:
zteusa.com is the official ZTE USA website.
A7G343 is the SKU, the actual model number is the A2017U.
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INteresting. I chatted with a rep on that site and asked the model number. She gave me that. I told her "That's the SKU, I want the model njumber". She said "The SKU is the same as the model number".
Seems the reps never know what they are talking about.
ewingr said:
INteresting. I chatted with a rep on that site and asked the model number. She gave me that. I told her "That's the SKU, I want the model njumber". She said "The SKU is the same as the model number".
Seems the reps never know what they are talking about.
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They probably are just new in tech. Business, but zteusa.com is the OFFICIAL ZTE site for amything and
A7G343 = A2017U = 6GB RAM/ 128gb Storage model.
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I was looking to buy the 32GB version of a WIFI note, and contacted German Amazon asking when they will be selling it, I received this answer:
According to our product department, the WIFI, 32GB is not intended for the German market. Therefore the only one available on Amazon.de, is the 16GB Model.
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Anyone knows any info about 32GB model availability in Germany?
If this is true then thats stupid! I hope this isnt the case for the UK aswell.
Lets see who got the real WW version
What do you mean by the real WW version?
Sent from my ZE550ML
550 ml ww original version on the box and unit label...bought at $ 210 u.s dollars... hongkong....but there are tw version from singapore...specifically 2.3 ghz 551 ml. 4gb with 64 gb storage...to be sure ask the dealer first...
From this site
http://www.expansys.com.sa/asus-zenfone-2-ze551ml-dual-sim-unlocked-lte-64gb-silver-275814/
joni1981 said:
Lets see who got the real WW version
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Interesting idea.
But you should tell people how to check if they got a factory WW version with worldwide LTE support or just a Chinese version cross flashed with WW software...
Buy real version i mean the version that is written on the phone box. On the Chinese version it is written CN, and on the Taiwanese is TW. The international version is signed with WW. You can see it in every unboxing video on youtube
I got mine from an ebay seller. Out of the box there was an update awaiting. Installed that and when I checked it was WW.
4GB 64GB 2.3Ghz version. Along with a Zenpower battery pack, Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Silver-...041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5816ba61
ZE550ML from EXPANSYS, TW on the box but it got auto updated to WW as it booted. Will it have band 7 LTE? any way to check?
thedisturbedone said:
I got mine from an ebay seller. Out of the box there was an update awaiting. Installed that and when I checked it was WW.
4GB 64GB 2.3Ghz version. Along with a Zenpower battery pack, Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Silver-...041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5816ba61
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And what is written on the box? Is it TW, WW OR CN version?
Litoven said:
ZE550ML from EXPANSYS, TW on the box but it got auto updated to WW as it booted. Will it have band 7 LTE? any way to check?
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I guess it will have the TW bands, as i learned from this forum.
joni1981 said:
Buy real version i mean the version that is written on the phone box. On the Chinese version it is written CN, and on the Taiwanese is TW. The international version is signed with WW. You can see it in every unboxing video on youtube
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Can't you check the regional version on the phone somehow? Isn't it reported in recovery or fast boot?
If you got to rely on the box label it would be too easy to mislead buyers by some of the sellers ...
This is a good question, does anybody know the answer?
ASUS ZE551ML-6A030WW
From Cdiscount France
Not sure the definition of real ww version, but I got my 4gb ram 1.86ghz 32b from an authorized retailer in Hong Kong, everyone claim there's only cn version came with this configuration. It is the ww version came with ww firmware, also Google play store pre loaded. $270 out of the door at fortress shop, time square in causeway Bay Hong Kong. Rocking it on tmobile 4g network.
ZE550ML from Expansys. It's WW version. Just put an NTT Docomo network LTE sim (OCN mobile one service) in it today and it is fine on the Japanese LTE bands
jdaclutch said:
Not sure the definition of real ww version, but I got my 4gb ram 1.86ghz 32b from an authorized retailer in Hong Kong, everyone claim there's only cn version came with this configuration. It is the ww version came with ww firmware.
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Having WW ROM with Play Store doesn't mean much as long you can cross flash CN or TW to WW...
Having LTE coverage would only be a sure sign if you know for sure your provider ONLY uses one of the LTE bands that are not enabled in the CN or TW version in all of its network.
I don't know the real definition of WW though, I believe the phone has to report the factory region somewhere but I don't have it yet to find out...
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And what is written on the box? Is it TW, WW OR CN version?
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TW
thedisturbedone said:
TW
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So it is not the real WW version
thedisturbedone said:
I got mine from an ebay seller. Out of the box there was an update awaiting. Installed that and when I checked it was WW.
4GB 64GB 2.3Ghz version. Along with a Zenpower battery pack, Here is the link:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Silver-...041?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d5816ba61
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very attractive deal!
and did you got any customs declared? I am most afraid of that
joni1981 said:
So it is not the real WW version
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Hmm I guess so. But I am inclined to believe that the home-grown version of the phone (i.e. TW version) would have the best possible hardware. For instance, LCD panels type, camera sensor, memory type, etc. Because that is usually what differs in other phones such as Sony or Samsung. And in all cases the home-grown versions tend to have better parts. Xperia T comes with different panel types but the original panel type had much better viewing angles (even though its a slight difference).
Anyway this is my experience. I am curious as to why you are looking for the original WW version. The TW version still supports all bands I think.
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Rene_ajax said:
very attractive deal!
and did you got any customs declared? I am most afraid of that
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I did actually. Got $35 for customs in Sri Lanka. But FedEx priority shipping cost only $18 and I like the seller. Nice guy.
Hello all,
I just bought a Galaxy S5 and did some authenticity checking on it. I expected the G900F version since I live in Europe (Romania). It seems that it is the G9006V version. I chatted with a Samsung representative and he told me based on the IMEI that this is the case. I also checked out the download mode and it said the same. Antutu gave it a score of 50483 and says it has a Qualcomm 801 chipset, so at least it seems to be genuine.
I have the option of getting a refund. My question is, do I have any reason to? Are there any downsides to the Chinese version? It does have Google Play, I've read that mentioned as missing. It also came with Android 5, or so it says in the device info screen, and cannot be upgraded to a later version. Does the European version get a newer one? Will mine be able to get updates too?
P.S. The About Device Screen / Model Number displays "SM-G900F" and under Build Number there is a section called "United Arab Emirates". When I went into an info screen in the S Health app I got a screen of text in Arabic... This is weird, does it have any bearing on the software on my phone and the possibility to upgrade it in the future?
Where did you buy it? Unfortunatly this appears to be another case of a falsely labeled G900F
justinxfan said:
Where did you buy it? Unfortunatly this appears to be another case of a falsely labeled G900F
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I ordered it from evomag.ro, a fairly reputable local webshop. I'm not aware of the story with the falsely labeled phones, could you please fill me in? Especially regarding how it affects me as a user?
I searched everywhere! It seems I can only find it on flipkart but I'm not indian. Is it india exclusive? and if so, is it ever going to be released internationally? maybe on aliexpress?
Thanks!
Silvers91 said:
I searched everywhere! It seems I can only find it on flipkart but I'm not indian. Is it india exclusive? and if so, is it ever going to be released internationally? maybe on aliexpress?
Thanks!
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Ask the Flipkart seller if he ships to other countries.
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Ask the Flipkart seller if he ships to other countries.
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I can probably use a forwarding service like 1grandtrunk.com. The shipping price of 33$ to my country is pretty good. Do you know if this phone will work in my country though? I'm from Morocco.
Silvers91 said:
I can probably use a forwarding service like 1grandtrunk.com. The shipping price of 33$ to my country is pretty good. Do you know if this phone will work in my country though? I'm from Morocco.
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If the bands your service provider is using are in this device, I don't see why not.
Indian phone bands are more equal to EU bands and possibly ME/NA zones, so the phone may work in your country....Pl check specifics of your wireless provider, for 4G/VoLTE compatibility.
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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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.