Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
AlexGT1 said:
Did they added more choice for fonts?
Do the messages appear when using a different wallpaper other than the OEM ones?
Changes in the camera?
Does "Ok, google" work when the phone is with the screen off?
Immersive mode where you do not see the home, back etc buttons until you swipe up?
Thanks!
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I don't know what the original font choices were so I don't know.
The camera seems the same as before. No 10x zoom strangely, just 6x.
OK Google only works with screen on or device charging.
No immersive mode.
Good to know we'll a full ROM for your service or others that pop up.
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Does it fix 3d party music players on lockscreen?
how can we install it ATM?
duraaraa said:
I've got it installed:
http://imgur.com/a/1qwGN
So far I notice that the US version uses google as default keyboard and not swiftkey or swype. Otherwise, it's too early to know if there are any major differences.
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Thanks. I am considering rebranding to the US version using funky!! How's the performance, battery life with this new US version?
duraaraa said:
Big update for the USA version spotted. MHA-L29C567B167
Updates include:
This update optimizes the drawer homescreen display.
Adds a feature, which enables you to send and receive group messages when you use a SIM card without MSISDN.
Adds a feature, which displays contact names in group messages for a richer experience.
Optimizes the drawer homescreen display for better user experience.
Fixes an issue where you cannot use Google Voice when using the SIM card of a certain carrier.
It's currently installable/rebrandable via a paid service, but not able to be installed any other way yet.
Edit: I am currently rebranding and installing it, so if anyone wants to know anything about it, let me know. I'm in Japan right now so I can't tell you any America-specific carrier features, but otherwise, feel free to ask anything.
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes. ?
Yet the end number is not 158 but 167.
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Any noticeable changes to the drawer homescreen? Ability to make 5 icons across the app drawer?
I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom and I would like to extract the system etc and make a US based ROM. I'll return the phone before I pay to rebrand it back to the US version. I have a week left to send it back. I printed out the return shipping label last night. I'm 75% sure I'm sending it back. The phone itself is great but the software is not. The more I pick up my Mi Max and start to use it the more and more I hate EMUI.
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I need a copy of the offline full rom, if you have it available PM me. I need it for testing on my KangVIP Slim rom.
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I'm hoping a full ROM to flash will fix my broken camera.
Might just go the FunkyHuawei route this weekend,PM me if you still need it at that time. :good:
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Seems like we are one or more updates behind the international model based upon the notes.
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The kernel was built on February 9, so it's actually the newest update in terms of build date. But it seems Huawei is going in a slightly different direction for features in the US firmware.
I installed it and am now using it, so I'll report regarding anything I notice that differentiates it from the other international models.
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice. ?
hatyrei said:
Hi I have the US model MHA-L29C567B138 , is the update you mentioned in your post a future OTA update for this model ? I tried checking it, but no dice.
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As mentioned in the original post, it is currently not being pushed to phones or signed for installation by Huawei, and therefore cannot be installed on phones right now without a paid service like FunkyHuawei. In the future, if you have the US model, you will likely get it as an OTA update. It's anyone's guess when, though.
Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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Is there a difference in LTE bands between the US and other versions? My wife has a U.S. Version and I currently have L29C636B158 and places where she has 4 bars of LTE I only will get H+. I've checked APN settings and they are identical so it's not that. I just purchased a US version and am going to sell the one I have now but I'm more so wondering for down the line if I flash a custom rom if there is anything I'll need to do to preserve that LTE band from the US version.
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C636 I believe is the Chinese version of the mate 9 which does not have the correct us bands. There's no way to get those bands in your version. You'll have to purchase the us version. Flashing does not alter capability in terms of LTE capability.
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No, there's no LTE band difference. I took a Chinese model to the US and got reception on T-Mobile the whole time with no issues over New Years. All of the same US LTE bands are supported by all versions.
But by any chance were you on T-Mobile in a Band 12 area? That's the only thing I can think of, as I think T-Mobile does some weird things with Band 12.
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No we were both on At&t. I know there's a difference between the two because even with fresh reboots there were certain areas in SoCal that her mate 9 would get solid LTE and mine would not lock on no matter what and I'd only get H+.
CptAwesomes explanation seems legit, I remember reading somewhere that one of the models had a different LTE band, I was thinking it was the US model but I guess it's the one I have which is one of the SE Asia models I believe. That's good news then since I already purchased a U.S. Model and will be selling this one shortly. Clears things up for my future flashing needs.
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In Nexus 5 there is a possibility to activate EU bands on US version. Can we expect it would be possible on 6P too?
I'd like to know this too. If its possible to activate band 28 on the US version for use in Australia by flashing a different radio (Are all the required amps and antenna things there)
I need band 3, 7 & 28 for LTE
Might not be possible , could be a different version of the radio chip that they use for the other version. would be nice if its as easy as just flashing radios but tend to think it will be more hardware
I was hoping this was possible as well! If it was and one wanted to flash a different radio do you need to unlock the bootloader to do this?
Thanks,
M
mark.m.moran said:
I was hoping this was possible as well! If it was and one wanted to flash a different radio do you need to unlock the bootloader to do this?
Thanks,
M
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Yes you need a bootloader unlock to flash radios
The development on 6P already started, any updates about that topic?
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The development on 6P already started, any updates about that topic?
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most of us are still getting our phones..give it a couple weeks
1) Anyone know if the radio-angler-angler-02.15.img contains ALL radios?
2) If I travel from US to Italy/Germany/Japan will flashing that Image get it done or will I need to do something else?
The US version of the Nexus will work in those countries except Japan without any extra work.
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Am I right in thinking that if a specific band (i.e. 20, which isn't on the US version) isn't present the phone will simply use another band? Granted, this might not be LTE but still decent speeds.
jimbogreen said:
Am I right in thinking that if a specific band (i.e. 20, which isn't on the US version) isn't present the phone will simply use another band? Granted, this might not be LTE but still decent speeds.
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Guys, any update? I'm still stuck in my damn country with only way to buy the 6P in EU for horrible price...
reas0n said:
Guys, any update? I'm still stuck in my damn country with only way to buy the 6P in EU for horrible price...
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Just check what radio frequency uses your carrier and check if it is available in the US model.
But if you buy it in the US, the price plus tax, plus shipping, plus tax in Europe, not worth it. Almost about the same price. Unless you have someone to bring it to you and you dont have to pay shipping nor europe tax.
Hey everyone, just bought myself one of these and am using it on AT&T in the states (Florida). It came in the mail and i popped my sim in and did a review if anyone is interested in getting one themselves. To summarize it, it works great, although some core assistance apps are stuck in chinese, such as their version of siri app, their own wallet app, etc. The seller (eBay) pre-installed Play Store on it as well somehow, even though the phone had never been used as far as i could tell since i unboxed it. The video covers it all though. Enjoy!
Its a Ceramic White 64GB internal, 4GB RAM.
The model number is MHA-AL00 and the build is B153, was B137 when i first bought it.
Heres the video link
youtu.be/Q6mJKITexDM
Do you get LTE?
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Do you get LTE?
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have you ever got an answer to your question ? I am very worried about not getting an AT&T LTE connection on Chinese version (MHA-L00).
thank you in advance.
Why not just get the US version?
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Guys get the US version. The china version will have many issues as it is not certified to run on our networks or infastructure so things like GPS, WIFI and cell signal will not be up to par. Also the China version comes with many tracking software that is required by the Chinese government so it can monitor its people for everything they do.
I have a chinese version MHA-L00
LTE, GPS all works fine
I'm in Canada though, maybe US is different
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I have a chinese version MHA-L00
LTE, GPS all works fine
I'm in Canada though, maybe US is different
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It is. The US has very strained relationships with China. For a very long time US based satellites wouldn't connect to GPS in Chinese devices. There was also issues with cell signal as some of the OEMs were banned in the country.
Sorry for the late response. Yes I get LTE!
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Guys get the US version. The china version will have many issues as it is not certified to run on our networks or infastructure so things like GPS, WIFI and cell signal will not be up to par. Also the China version comes with many tracking software that is required by the Chinese government so it can monitor its people for everything they do.
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zelendel said:
It is. The US has very strained relationships with China. For a very long time US based satellites wouldn't connect to GPS in Chinese devices. There was also issues with cell signal as some of the OEMs were banned in the country.
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Please, stop spreading this conspiracy nonsense.
I have a Chinese 6/128 version. I use it with both AT&T and T-Mobile. No LTE connectivity issues whatsoever. I get the exact same speeds as on my GS7.
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Please, stop spreading this conspiracy nonsense.
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Call it what you will. I have worked on the teams that put many of those things in place as well as still work in a field where many of China's OEM devices are banned from use.
Things like this are mostly legends and rumors to most of you newer guys.
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Call it what you will. I have worked on the teams that put many of those things in place as well as still work in a field where many of China's OEM devices are banned from use.
Things like this are mostly legends and rumors to most of you newer guys.
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Every company collects data from us, if they get banned is because political reasons. And it is not going to make your wifi,gps and 4g not work because of them being chinese ( this connections are standards ).
Lodix said:
Every company collects data from us, if they get banned is because political reasons. And it is not going to make your wifi,gps and 4g not work because of them being chinese ( this connections are standards ).
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Actually it does do just that. Come where I work and your device will die.
It is not political. It is national security. Mainly with the war against China looming. Heck Even the maker of the nexus 6p was banned in the US and India for years for security concerns.
Those connections are not standard. You plainly have no idea what you are talking about. So there is no point in continuing this really.
"Every company collects data from us" This comment is the saddest this anyone can believe. They only collect the data if you dont care about your privacy. Which most people no longer do. Not a surprise really. People are being made to be more docile and obedient.
I love me some tin foil hat talk.
Only reason for Chinese version is for more RAM/storage. Unlock the bootloader and rebrand. Simple.
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I love me some tin foil hat talk.
Only reason for Chinese version is for more RAM/storage. Unlock the bootloader and rebrand. Simple.
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The site is made of tin foil :fingers-crossed:
Its a bit more then just that. Compare the networks. They are very different networks. This is why US based devices have such and issue in china.
We did a series on what it is like for a westerner in China. Should have a look. Or even better get a chance to go. It is a beautiful Country. Too bad Politics always have to get in the way of things
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The site is made of tin foil :fingers-crossed:
Its a bit more then just that. Compare the networks. They are very different networks. This is why US based devices have such and issue in china.
We did a series on what it is like for a westerner in China. Should have a look. Or even better get a chance to go. It is a beautiful Country. Too bad Politics always have to get in the way of things
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The networks in the US and in China are most certainly different, but the Chinese model of the Mate 9 supports both. In fact, the US model and the Chinese model are exactly the same, in terms of hardware. Only difference is software.
You can check what is supported and what is not supported just by looking at supported radio frequencies, and compare them to the carriers. A Chinese phone supporting LTE Band 4 will support it in the same way a US-certified phone will support LTE Band 4.
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The networks in the US and in China are most certainly different, but the Chinese model of the Mate 9 supports both. In fact, the US model and the Chinese model are exactly the same, in terms of hardware. Only difference is software.
You can check what is supported and what is not supported just by looking at supported radio frequencies, and compare them to the carriers. A Chinese phone supporting LTE Band 4 will support it in the same way a US-certified phone will support LTE Band 4.
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Yeah what he said.
screen mirror / miracast
Can anyone that has a mate 9 confirm whether or not the phone is compatible with screen mirroring / miracast?
My question is does any one have issues with multimedia messages? I just switched to AT&T from Verizon and my Verizon phone has had an issue where I have one minute to open multi media messages or it will expire.
You can ask your questions about your ZenFone AR here.
Any questions about:software,hardware,system updates and etc.
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So I'm not too thrilled about the 6 GB/64 GB version we're apparently getting in Canada, and am seriously considering getting an 8 GB/128 GB version on eBay, but I'm concerned about it being a Taiwanese SKU/serial.
Does anyone have any experience or thoughts as to whether it would work in Canada, if updates would come properly, etc - or better still if I could just flash it to the NA version on arrival, etc.? Thanks!
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So I'm not too thrilled about the 6 GB/64 GB version we're apparently getting in Canada, and am seriously considering getting an 8 GB/128 GB version on eBay, but I'm concerned about it being a Taiwanese SKU/serial.
Does anyone have any experience or thoughts as to whether it would work in Canada, if updates would come properly, etc - or better still if I could just flash it to the NA version on arrival, etc.? Thanks!
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You must buy ww or Europe rom Version.
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Will any of the unlocked version work on Verizon?
I've been looking for complete specs... will any of the unlocked versions of this phone work on Verizon?
Make 8 GB Zenfone AR work on Verizon?
Hyacin said:
So I'm not too thrilled about the 6 GB/64 GB version we're apparently getting in Canada, and am seriously considering getting an 8 GB/128 GB version on eBay, but I'm concerned about it being a Taiwanese SKU/serial.
Does anyone have any experience or thoughts as to whether it would work in Canada, if updates would come properly, etc - or better still if I could just flash it to the NA version on arrival, etc.? Thanks!
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I am also super interested in the ability get an 8 GB version working on Verizon. If someone knows for sure a flash would get the correct bands and it's not a hardware issue, that would be terrific.
Buying the 8/256GB RAM/storage version in Europe.
At the moment I am only able to find this phone available for purchase in Sweden with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Does anyone know if a version with the highest specs will be available in the future? Why aren't the phone available with all options in every country? Where can I go to get a version with better specs?
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I am also super interested in the ability get an 8 GB version working on Verizon. If someone knows for sure a flash would get the correct bands and it's not a hardware issue, that would be terrific.
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Bought my Verizon one yesterday. Based on the unlocked one I briefly got to fondle it does look to be a hardware limit.
The unlocked ones will not work on Verizon Sprint says in specs on Amazon website
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The Verizon one seems good so far just hope we can get some development for it.
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Because Amazon website has misinformation.
Well, I bit the bullet and just picked mine up. Haven't done anything to it yet but plug it in. Battery was at 15% so I need to let it charge first. Hate saying goodbye to root though....
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The Amazon or global one is GSM network Verizon and Sprint use CDMA networks . So the info on their site is correct.
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I've been looking for complete specs... will any of the unlocked versions of this phone work on Verizon?
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From my testing, the unlocked version will pick up Verizon LTE bands but calls fail since there is no VoLTE option on the phone. Did not pick up any of their 3G signals, and their system would not accept my IMEI as a compatible device. So it may work if you can convince Verizon to add the phone to their system, which is unlikely since they already have their own version.
FWIW I also tried it with a Sprint SIM, but got no service whatsoever and their system would not accept the IMEI. Thew in a Cricket/AT&T SIM and the phone worked as expected.
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Well, I bit the bullet and just picked mine up. Haven't done anything to it yet but plug it in. Battery was at 15% so I need to let it charge first. Hate saying goodbye to root though....
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I doubt you will miss it. The phone is beast enough. Enjoy it!
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I doubt you will miss it. The phone is beast enough. Enjoy it!
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I miss the high score I've built up in Klondike for the last 7 years and I miss all the notes I had in my Memo app and I definitely miss having Kernel options, because I'm not impressed with battery life at this point, but yeah, it's a beast. The screen is amazing. Like nothing I've ever seen before. The camera lives up to advertised and it's super fast.
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From my testing, the unlocked version will pick up Verizon LTE bands but calls fail since there is no VoLTE option on the phone. Did not pick up any of their 3G signals, and their system would not accept my IMEI as a compatible device. So it may work if you can convince Verizon to add the phone to their system, which is unlikely since they already have their own version.
FWIW I also tried it with a Sprint SIM, but got no service whatsoever and their system would not accept the IMEI. Thew in a Cricket/AT&T SIM and the phone worked as expected.
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Which LTE Bands are you getting?
I'm on T-Mobile,seems we only have Band 2 support on the WW unlocked 8GB/128 GB Model.
I've already initiated a return w/the e-Bay seller,more than likely,it's going back tomorrow.
I'd been OK with Bands 2 & 4,which are listed here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73425969&postcount=2
The fact that they let this .pdf out & it's not even accurate speaks volumes for North American support:Tone-Deaf would be a compliment...............
KOLIOSIS said:
Which LTE Bands are you getting?
I'm on T-Mobile,seems we only have Band 2 support on the WW unlocked 8GB/128 GB Model.
I've already initiated a return w/the e-Bay seller,more than likely,it's going back tomorrow.
I'd been OK with Bands 2 & 4,which are listed here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73425969&postcount=2
The fact that they let this .pdf out & it's not even accurate speaks volumes for North American support:Tone-Deaf would be a compliment...............
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I was able to get service on 4 and 13 for Verizon, and 2 and 12 for Cricket/AT&T. It may support more, but I'm not aware of any apps that will let me scan for service on all bands. LTE Discovery mentioned a "Potential eCSFB issue" with the Verizon SIM which is likely because there was no CDMA support.
Fun fact... apparently the phone supports XLTE with Verizon, which led to a rather depressing speed test compared to my service with Cricket.
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I was able to get service on 4 and 13 for Verizon, and 2 and 12 for Cricket/AT&T. It may support more, but I'm not aware of any apps that will let me scan for service on all bands. LTE Discovery mentioned a "Potential eCSFB issue" with the Verizon SIM which is likely because there was no CDMA support.
Fun fact... apparently the phone supports XLTE with Verizon, which led to a rather depressing speed test compared to my service with Cricket.
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Are your results with the VZW model,or,the unlocked model?
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Are your results with the VZW model,or,the unlocked model?
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These are from the Unlocked 8GB/128GB model from Amazon running the WW firmware.
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These are from the Unlocked 8GB/128GB model from Amazon running the WW firmware.
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THX!,just wanted to make sure we were talking about the same model phone.
I'm gonna give it one more day,get around town & see if the connectivity is OK.
If spotty (w/Band 2 only) ,I'm sending it back,or,selling it on Swappa.
Outside of sparse LTE Band support,it's a nice phone,I really don't wanna part w/it so soon after getting it.
Haven't tried out the AR/VR Capabilities yet,but,I do like the display & the speaker quality/loudness.
TBH,I'm covered in WI-FI Most of the time,but,I did expect better LTE Band support nevertheless,especially for a DualSIM/Unlocked phone.
The fact that it's being sold on Amazon as-is seems to be Asus shooting themselves in the foot,certainly there'll be quite a few returns,once people find out connectivity is less than ideal for an unlocked phone,one that is marketed to the US/North America.
Update on mine, battery life is getting better now as the phone settles in. NOT impressed with Data though. I was in the country yesterday, my ASUS Zenpad had 2 bars of 4G and the Zenfone was in roam. Everything else is great, and living without root is bearable, I guess. Fortunately, my 7 year high score on Klondike is an X-Box Live/Google Play game and the score were carried over from the X Box cloud. I know that sounds silly but 7 years over multiple devices is a long time to build up a high score and was a major stress point going to a locked down device
Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...
I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
cj1171 said:
Hey all,
I picked mine up from BH Photo and the model on the box says it's ZE553KL-S625-3G32G-BK which should be the US version but my current firmware is WW_11.41.87.2_20170514.
Did they load the wrong firmware? Send the wrong phone? Or something else? I'm not getting amazing battery life on AT&T so I'm worried I'm missing some bands...
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I got mine from Amazon and it's the same build number. I think we both have the WW version and I'm also on ATT but have really good battery life, so I'm not sure why yours is lacking.
You can see what basebands are offered by each version here:
https://www.asus.com/us/Phone/ZenFone-3-Zoom-ZE553KL/Tech-Specs/
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Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.
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Okay, cool. I guess I'm confused how some people are asking and verifying if a version of the phone is WW or US if even the US one comes with a WW rom.
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Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.
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Yeah honestly I'm not sure. I read somewhere that both versions have the WW and that B&H had the US one and Amazon sold the WW one, but since I think I have the same version as you that makes that even more confusing.
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Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?
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Hi everyone, I'm on the same boat, I got a Zenfon3zoom from Amazon USA and I'm using it in Mexico and currently working fine under VirginMobile with B2 for 4G.
I've not tested other SIMs to see if the other operators work under 4G BUT I've tested searching for other cellphone networks and AT&T which in Mexico works under B4 for LTE shows up, so I've come to the conclusion that my phone in fact is the US/BR version since that's the only one that supports B4.
Maybe you could do the same test?
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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I used the app "LTE discovery" on the play store. It supposedly tells you which band you're using on at the moment. It appears to have good reviews, and thats how I saw that I was on band 2 or 4 depending on where I was in the city.
magicmanfk said:
I'm not quite following, how would I test this? Thanks for the info!
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Sorry I not good at explaining things,
Basically go to: "Settings->More->Cellular Networks->SIM1->Network operators->Search networks"
That will show all networks supported by the phone, after that I just search what bands those network operators work with in my city/county, since the phone can see them, it means those bands are supported by the phone.
My phone can see Mexico's AT&T 4G networks, AT&T 4G LTE in Mexico works with B4, since the ASUS website list BR/US the only version to support B4, my phone is BR/US version.
So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.
I just went through all the firmware on the Asus support page and they are all either for the WW or cn version. There is no update for any US version. So I'm thinking the WW and us version firmware is identical.
I'm also in need of Lte band 20 for when I'm in Europe 3 months of the year. I wonder if Asus could make adding Lte bands easy for all of us like the Samsung phones with a hidden menu so not everybody messes with it and bricks their phone.
So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.
rafa10pj said:
So far the conclusion is that Amazon version is US (https://www.amazon.com/Zenfone-ZE55...Warranty/dp/B06XW6SJF8/ref=cm_cd_al_qh_dp_t)? I need band 4.
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I purchased mine on Amazon and it is indeed US.
I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?
crusht said:
I have the US version. Didn't update to Nougat yet. Can anyone tell me if the battery performance, screen etc. is any better or worse after updating to nougat?
Also are there any easy ways to roll back to original marshmallow if we are not happy with nougat?
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I've upgraded and haven't noticed a difference in battery life. There is no easy way to roll back your phone to marshmallow though, Following the post about converting from CN to WW rom would probably be the best way.
I purchased mine from offer up and I can't update mine the rom is WW but idk which variant I have?
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magicmanfk said:
So I figured out a more definitive way to test which version you have (I have US/BR after all). When you go to fastboot mode it says it under RF_NAME. To do that hold volume down as the phone boots.
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I did this but mine says unknown. Idk what is up with mine
Any one know if the global ROM support call recording out of the box? Really need that feature.
Also if it has it and I flash it, will the global ROM support all 3g,4g,5g bands as the EU ROM do?
smaberg said:
Any one know if the global ROM support call recording out of the box? Really need that feature.
Also if it has it and I flash it, will the global ROM support all 3g,4g,5g bands as the EU ROM do?
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I have the EU version and it supports call recording out of the box?
See.
It's been there all the time for me.
dladz said:
See.
It's been there all the time for me.
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Mine doesn't (Sweden) and when I run the abd command to enable it, it works but then it incorporates new bugs, like hides the comment section in instagram when replying etc so you can't see what your typing, also in other apps it hides the text box when typing so your typing in blind.
So anyone with any, I mean ANY SOLUTION please let me know, thanks :good:
It was not active on my phone as well(Greece) but I'm rooted so I just installed the Magisk module.
Have u checked this thread? There're are several ways for rooted and non-rooted devices(compatible with 8/8 Pro)
smaberg said:
Mine doesn't (Sweden) and when I run the abd command to enable it, it works but then it incorporates new bugs, like hides the comment section in instagram when replying etc so you can't see what your typing, also in other apps it hides the text box when typing so your typing in blind.
So anyone with any, I mean ANY SOLUTION please let me know, thanks :good:
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What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there
dladz said:
What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there
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Ok, here's the screenshot
smaberg said:
Ok, here's the screenshot
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Identical
Did you get your phone from a provider or straight from OnePlus?
Is it's the provider then it's down to them I'd say..
Flashing a firmware may fix it. Downloading a full update from oxygen update may do the job.
Beyond that I'm not sure pal.
dladz said:
Identical
Did you get your phone from a provider or straight from OnePlus?
Is it's the provider then it's down to them I'd say..
Flashing a firmware may fix it. Downloading a full update from oxygen update may do the job.
Beyond that I'm not sure pal.
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Got it from a regular store, so it's a retail OnePlus model not branded.
To my knowledge the operator decides if it's available or not, unfortunately. No call recording with any operator in sweden (I've tried). I use the magisk module (oos native call recorder enabler), been using it on op6, 6t and now op8 pro. No issues.
Edit: it even works on oos11 DP3...
dladz said:
What's your model mate,?
It's plausible that your carrier didn't want you to have that feature.
I know certain locations at restrictions on certain functions.
For example; in Australia you need to keep the audio turned on when taking a picture, apparently it was restricted so you couldn't turn it off.
Not sure about now but that's where my money is.
Might be worth simply flashing a normal EU firmware, the same as my one and i cannot see why it wouldn't work..
Post your about phone screen. Obviously hide your IMEI / number if it's on that screen (shouldn't be there but just in case)
I do have the EU phone but I'm in the UK, so could be an EU thing not UK.
Let's see what your model / variant is and we'll go from there
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I was interested having a phone with native call recording, where did you buy yours mate? was it a contract from CarPhoneWareHouse? or elsewhere?
rajeeva said:
I was interested having a phone with native call recording, where did you buy yours mate? was it a contract from CarPhoneWareHouse? or elsewhere?
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Got mine from 3 UK on a 24 month, not locked to any network.
3 were the only network in the UK to get this phone.
They don't tend to mess with features like EE have in the past and although id prefer the EE network for speed and stability, 3 haven't actually been that bad, their 5G hasn't been great though, I don't have 5G on at all.. as it's not been worth the battery hit. 4G usually gives me around 100Mb whereas EE was around 275Mb in the same location (my house)
dladz said:
Got mine from 3 UK on a 24 month, not locked to any network.
3 were the only network in the UK to get this phone.
They don't tend to mess with features like EE have in the past and although id prefer the EE network for speed and stability, 3 haven't actually been that bad, their 5G hasn't been great though, I don't have 5G on at all.. as it's not been worth the battery hit. 4G usually gives me around 100Mb whereas EE was around 275Mb in the same location (my house)
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That is awesome, I'm having S9+ bought from Samsung site, missing recording feature massively. I'm with Vodaphone sim-only deal [5G], question is to get OnePluse 8Pro or get S9+ call feature
rajeeva said:
That is awesome, I'm having S9+ bought from Samsung site, missing recording feature massively. I'm with Vodaphone sim-only deal [5G], question is to get OnePluse 8Pro or get S9+ call feature
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Well personally I'll never buy another Sammy again, least not until they start allowing Qualcomm to provide all SOC's, the difference is night and day between the Exynos and Snapdragon.
I had the ultra on order and it didn't arrive for so long so when I saw the 8 Pro I switched, after looking at the problems that chip caused I'm glad I did..
I'm sure there should be a call recording feature you can install.