Hi everyone,
I'm a bit confused about which variant of the Meizu Pro 5 is the international version. I've found reference to at least 5 variants around the internet, but no conclusive explanation about which is which or which frequencies they support (at least, I don't know which source of information to trust):
M576 - according to frequencycheck.com this appears to be the China version
M576H - according to http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-399-1-1.html this is the international variant
M576U - according to frequencycheck.com this appears to be the international version
Also, which variant is the Ubuntu version based on? It appears to be the M576, so China version, but is there also an international variant?
Note I've updated this as I got mixed up between model variants and firmware variants, which both use letters but are not the same. Fiormware variant explanations are http://forum.flymeos.com/thread-2976-1-1.html and https://forum.xda-developers.com/meizu-pro-5/how-to/tutorial-change-region-id-to-t3323883
Thanks
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Howdy XDA peeps.. I would like to get an S7 Edge and see that there are a lot of different models out there. Some with Snapdragon, Dual SIM, Exynos (sp), etc.
I have the T-Mobile branded Sony Xperia Z3 right now, love the phone, but hate that the bootloader is locked! I am stuck on Lollipop with no Marshmallow in sight.
Which S7 Edge is best for:
- Band 12 LTE and VoLTE access
- Unlocked bootloader
I know the AT&T version has unlocked bootloader, but does it have Band 12 access?
Should I get the International version?
If I go International and it has the Exynos (sp) processor I pretty much won't have access to ROMs... Is that correct?
Thanks!
No North American Qualcomm SOC-equipped S7 has an unlocked bootloader. If you want to root, you'll need the international version (or the Chinese Qualcomm version, but that likely brings other issues).
Thank you very much, I appreciate it!
meyerweb said:
No North American Qualcomm SOC-equipped S7 has an unlocked bootloader. If you want to root, you'll need the international version (or the Chinese Qualcomm version, but that likely brings other issues).
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Are A2017(Chinese) , A2017U(US) and A2017G(Global) three different device model numbers (hardware wise)?
OR
Are they three different firmware numbers that can be flashed on same hardware device?
They are different devices for different regions
And with the locked bootloader they aren't able to be flashed to different region.
Each have different bands for phone too...
silverxbv2 said:
They are different devices for different regions
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Thank you for the quick response.
So I presume the A2017G global firmware cannot be flashed on c Hines model A2017.
I am planning to buy the chinese model A2017 for use in Singapore. I Have verified that it does support the LTE network bands used by Singapore telcos. The seller on aliexpress confirmed that it will work in singapore and has English language and all Google apps
Would that be a wise thing to do or should I buy the global device model A2017G?
Would you happen to know out of A2017 and A2017G, which model has better
Dev support on xda? (From the perspective of rooting, unlocking, AOSP Roms etc)
darshanoza said:
Are A2017(Chinese) , A2017U(US) and A2017G(Global) three different device model numbers (hardware wise)?
OR
Are they three different firmware numbers that can be flashed on same hardware device?
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Both.
Hardware-wise, the three models are banded differently, and support different cellular connections. For example, the US and China models have CDMA support, while the Global model is not banded for CDMA. The three models have differing LTE bands as well (US model tailored to LTE bands used in North America, Global model tailored to bands used in Europe/Asia, etc).
Software-wise, they're pretty similar, but there are some differences. For example, the Global model has lowered audio output (compared to US model) potentially due to EU regulations. On the flip-side, the Global model has a special menu option for "Glove Mode", to make the phone easier to use when you're wearing gloves, which is omitted from the US model. The US model has an included theme called "Stock Android", which is missing from the China and Global models. The China model does not come with Google Play services by default, because China.
Support-wise, ZTE USA has a community forum that employees participate in to answer questions and whatnot, as does ZTE China. ZTE Europe, however, does not seem to, and can only be contacted via phone/email.
Someone here on XDA was able to flash the Global model's ROM on a US model, but had to specifically flash the US model's modem in order to get cellular working. However, it might have been because the US model can be bootloader unlocked, so the US model can be flashed with other ROMs. The Global and China models don't have official bootloader unlock yet (I'm not entirely sure if the unofficial method posted here on XDA works on the Global and China models)
Thank you for the detailed response. Much appreciated.
Does anyone has any pictures with that stock Android theme?
Sent from my ZTE A2017G using Tapatalk
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Does anyone has any pictures with that stock Android theme?
Sent from my ZTE A2017G using Tapatalk
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Search for Axon 7 reviews on Youtube. Any review that shows a white Android app drawer icon in the middle of the nav bar is a US unit using the Stock Android theme.
Damn I'd love that stock interface. Now I'm running Pixel Launcher.
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Unlocked version and updates
Does anyone know if I buy the US unlocked version will be updated depending on carrier or ZTE updates push ? Sorry for the ignorance I'm just new on this... Thanks in advance
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Does anyone know if I buy the US unlocked version will be updated depending on carrier or ZTE updates push ? Sorry for the ignorance I'm just new on this... Thanks in advance
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From Zte.
Hello, I have the T-Mobile Galaxy s8+. All the ROMs I see released do not explicitly state support for my variant, but I'm wondering whether other T-Mobile S8+ users have tried them successfully? If so, which? Is it that all Snapdragon variants are pretty much the same? Thank you.
No, none of the ROMs posted on XDA are designed for G955T or for any Snapdragon variant, but instead for the G955F/FD Exynos versions, sold outside US, Canada, and China.
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No, none of the ROMs posted on XDA are designed for G955T or for any Snapdragon variant, but instead for the G955F/FD Exynos versions, sold outside US, Canada, and China.
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It's not that no one has tried it's that they can't. Locked bootloader means no bootloader, kernel, or rootfs (amongst other things).
Hello, guys.
I have two leeco phones, x722 and x820.
My x820 perfectly support the dual standby (4G + 3G) with EUI indian version. (but not with EUI chinese version).
But my x722 incompletely support like as x820 with EUI chinese version.
In my country (South Korea), there is 3 network vendors (SKT / KT / LGU).
SKT and KT provide 4G and 3G services, and LGU provide only 4G service.
When I use SKT/KT, dual standby of x820 and x722 work perfectly.
But, when I use LGU with SKT or KT, only dual standby of x820 with EUI indian version work.
The cases of x722 with any ROM and x820 with EUI chinese version, the USIMs are activated only one by one. not standby simutaneously. (x720 is too)
What are the differences of network firmware between EUI chinese and indian version for x820?
I think if the differeces be applied to ROM for x720/x722, then x720/x722 can support dual standby perfectly in South Korea.
As I know, there is no EUI indian version for x720/x722.
How to port EUI indian version of x820 to x720/x722?
Have you checked the frequencies for your carrier? Check the product's listing and your carrier's supported frequencies. EDIT: looks like the x722 has all the frequencies required to work with your carriers on HSDPA and LTE. So the issue could be the ROM, or... it could be a hardware issue, OR you have to enter the APN settings for your carrier on one or both SIMs on the x722.
The x722 was only released in China, but was released internationally from Chinese sellers like Gearbest and Geekbuying, with unofficial, modified ROMs containing multiple languages. You should try flashing a custom ROM on the x722 to see if the issue gets solved. Like LineageOS or AICP. Or you can even try a modified version of 26s (AKA custom ROMs by users here). Be sure to go through the thread stickied here before attempting anything though (whatever you do, don't update to stock 26s, only modded 26s found here in the forums).
The cases of x722 with any ROM and x820 with EUI chinese version, the USIMs are activated only one by one. not standby simutaneously. (x720 is too)
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In that case, it could be a hardware limitation. I don't think the issue would be APN settings at that point. Again, you can try a custom ROM but I don't know if it would help with modem issues like yours. This phone has no official English ROM like other Le phones, which have either official Indian or U.S. ROMs, and no kernel sources have been released for this device, so developing for this phone is already annoying as is.
This is an attempt to compile a list of differences between these devices in HW and SW area.
I have read somewhere that 5G might be different in Indian model (not supporting all channels like the 2 other devices). Is that a HW thing or SW?
Can you make an Indian model change OS to EU/ International version? Is it worth it?