I've ordered a SM-G9750 from China and its the first time I've used a Samsung import in the UK on ee, can anyone answer a few questions:
1. Is there anything I should do to use the phone in the UK - I've read that you need to put a native sim in it and make 10 minutes of calls, true/false?
2. Is Wifi calling working on ee?
3. Is Samsung pay working in the uk?
4. Is Google Pay working in the UK?
5. Can I flash the phone with a more UK compatible firmware or am I stuck on the Chinese one?
6. If I do have to flash will it trip Knox?
7. Will the setting switch to UK/English or will I have to set this up?
8. Will future updates have to be flashed rather than OTA?
Thanks for any feedback - anyone have any more info/tips on using this phone in the UK (with ee if possible)?
I bought from China and I do not have any problems friend, and I live in Portugal, I imagine and should not have problems in UK as well. Everything works well.
You don't need to do anything, put your sim card in and away you go. I bought one from china and haven't had any carrier issues yet. Opened Google pay and it seems to let me be able to add information but haven't tested it in any shops.
During the setup stage change the language to English, I wasn't paying enough attention but you will see it in the drop down menu when you click more options come up.
I had a new firmware come through when I went to check it. But if you find a non chinese firmware snapdragon compatible let me know because I would be very interested.
Great - thanks for the replies - now just got to wait for it to arrive.
Does the camera make the shutter sound every time you use it? Heard that its default for Chinese mobiles.
neeiro said:
Great - thanks for the replies - now just got to wait for it to arrive.
Does the camera make the shutter sound every time you use it? Heard that its default for Chinese mobiles.
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Yes camera makes mechanical noises when toggling between camera app and something else.
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I can't find shutter sound settings in camera app, but if phones set to vibrate or silent then the shutter doesn't sound. But yeh damn the clicking noise on opening the camera app and changing modes is quite distracting.
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jadaress1 said:
I can't find shutter sound settings in camera app, but if phones set to vibrate or silent then the shutter doesn't sound. But yeh damn the clucking noise on opening the camera app and changing modes is quite distracting.
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System sound controls the shutter sound..So turn it down or mute it.
jadaress1 said:
I can't find shutter sound settings in camera app, but if phones set to vibrate or silent then the shutter doesn't sound. But yeh damn the clicking noise on opening the camera app and changing modes is quite distracting.
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Mine also rattles if I shake the phone. Lolz
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Ordered a Galaxy s10+ from eGlobalcentral UK (it is the Hong Kong - Snapdragon G9750 version) and I'm on a Vodafone SIM-only plan (Contract).
This is what I found:
Wifi Calling - NOT working (the option "Wifi Calling" does not show under Settings in the Phone app)
VoLTE - working
Samsung Pay - working* (however it is the Hong Kong / Chinese version - it does let me register my UK debit and credit cards, but does not include UK specific features, such as the possibility to use on public transport in London without fingerprints, does have some Chinese language ads etc)
Google Pay - NOT working. This was the most surprising fail, as Google Pay was meant to work. It simply does not activate when you put the phone next to a terminal.
Anyone had the same issues?
Thanks
On Vodafone wifi calling works and so does Google pay
AffableLamia said:
Ordered a Galaxy s10+ from eGlobalcentral UK (it is the Hong Kong - Snapdragon G9750 version) and I'm on a Vodafone SIM-only plan (Contract).
This is what I found:
Wifi Calling - NOT working (the option "Wifi Calling" does not show under Settings in the Phone app)
VoLTE - working
Samsung Pay - working* (however it is the Hong Kong / Chinese version - it does let me register my UK debit and credit cards, but does not include UK specific features, such as the possibility to use on public transport in London without fingerprints, does have some Chinese language ads etc)
Google Pay - NOT working. This was the most surprising fail, as Google Pay was meant to work. It simply does not activate when you put the phone next to a terminal.
Anyone had the same issues?
Thanks
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Everything works
Using galaxy S10+ g9750 on Vodafone UK
Currently using the g9750 on Vodafone UK and I can confirm WiFi calling and volte work perfectly, Google pay is the UK version and Samsung pay is the Hong Kong version...so I stick to Google pay. Otherwise can't see any real downsides. The stock Samsung keyboard doesn't have the £ signs in the UK language keyboard so I've been using gboard instead.
If this helps anyone I have just received an S10 plus (G9750) orrdered via Wonda Mobile, I ordered it shortly before midnight last Tuesday and it arrived the following Wednesday (there was an option for "smooth" delivery costing an extra £7 which I paid).
I had heard Samsung Pay didn't work on the imports which didn't bother me, but zed_1984's post said that Google Pay didn't work for them, which was a worry. I can confirm it works absolutely fine on mine. I'm unable to say if VOLTE or Wifi calling work (Wondamobile say they don't) as my network (Plusnet) don't support either. I do have an option to enable/disable VOLTE, I noticed that the option to enable/disable wifi calling was greyed out within phone settings. After a google I restarted the phone in Safe mode, I was then able to enable Wifi calling and it stayed selectable following a restart into normal mode, but as I said my network doesn't support it.
Zed_1984 said:
Currently using the g9750 on Vodafone UK and I can confirm WiFi calling and volte work perfectly, Google pay is the UK version and Samsung pay is the Hong Kong version...so I stick to Google pay. Otherwise can't see any real downsides. The stock Samsung keyboard doesn't have the £ signs in the UK language keyboard so I've been using gboard instead.
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You can easily change it via the language and input settings.
Change it to English (UK) and in the On Screen Keyboard menu, Samsung Keyboard to English (UK), it should be done.
That keyboard on g9750
Oh yes this has been done but still no pound signs, definitely the English UK is there but the keyboard layout is US
I've got pound signs on mine (I changed the input to English UK in language and input) - the £ signal is on the second screen of symbols (press the down triangle on the right hand side of symbols menu) along with dollar, yen, euro etc
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Oh yes this has been done but still no pound signs, definitely the English UK is there but the keyboard layout is US
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It should be there, if not try what I said before, but then restart the phone and see if it appears, rather oddly it sometimes takes a restart/reboot for it to work.
Has anyone had any joy using the G9750 with iD mobile in the UK? Particularly interested in WiFi/VoLTE calling.
AffableLamia said:
Ordered a Galaxy s10+ from eGlobalcentral UK (it is the Hong Kong - Snapdragon G9750 version) and I'm on a Vodafone SIM-only plan (Contract).
This is what I found:
Wifi Calling - NOT working (the option "Wifi Calling" does not show under Settings in the Phone app)
VoLTE - working
Samsung Pay - working* (however it is the Hong Kong / Chinese version - it does let me register my UK debit and credit cards, but does not include UK specific features, such as the possibility to use on public transport in London without fingerprints, does have some Chinese language ads etc)
Google Pay - NOT working. This was the most surprising fail, as Google Pay was meant to work. It simply does not activate when you put the phone next to a terminal.
Anyone had the same issues?
Thanks
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My Google pay works too on the Chinese model. Check your settings again.
neeiro said:
Great - thanks for the replies - now just got to wait for it to arrive.
Does the camera make the shutter sound every time you use it? Heard that its default for Chinese mobiles.
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Did VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling work for you on EE in the end?
Bought a SM-G9750 from eglobalcentraluk.com, I can confirm everything works with 3 UK contract sim.
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Hi
Just had my HD2 stolen this afternoon.
I will be on flight to Hong Kong tomorrow evening.
The phone was bought sim free in UK and not insured so can't claim for replacement.
Anyway, I just want to know:
1. I live in London and is there any shops that I can buy a new sim free one from tomorrow (Monday)?
2. If 1 is not possible and I bought one from Hong Kong, would it be an Asia HD2 version or there is just one version globally? If it is Asia HD2, does it have English language and can you still use programs like CHT Home Tab/Editor, BsB Tweaks it?
3. I use the phone to receive my emails. Is there any chance the login password could be retrieved by whoever stolen it?
4. Can whoever stolen my phone still receive my emails even I have barred the SIM card?
Thanks!
If you used Microsoft My Phone app on your HD2 you can use it to possibly locate your phone. Just go to myphone.microsoft.com and log in with your Windows Live or MSN account wich ever one hou used for yhe Microsoft My Phome app.
Ic you by another HD2 there in Hong Kong it will more than likely be the Asian model HD2 and I think it does have english as one of the languages. You would also be abale to use all the apps you mentioned in your post. Just be careful if you do purchase one there as it is a lot of clone/fake HD2 being sold there and on the internet from there. But wih you have had a real HD2 you know how it should look and all. The fake ones look different.
Who ever stole your phone shouldn't be abale to get your passwords a.d if you have barred tbe sim card they will not be abale to use your sim card to make calls and such. They will have to sim unlock it to even be able to put another sim card in it to use with another carrier.
just adding on to what T-Macgnolia mentioned above. if you have the original box of your hd2 then it would have the imei. you can call your network provider and have the phone blocked completely. though of course it doesn't guarantee that you'll get your phone back, but at least the jerk who took it can't use the phone. it'll be a media player and a gps but as far as the phone app, it'll be blocked. normally your network carrier will pass on your imei to other network providers for blocking (at least i assume this'll be what happens as it's what's done here in australia).
- as mentioned above, just make sure you buy a genuine hd2 and not the clone. if you happen to stumble across one with a front cam or 2 sim card capabilities, it's a clone.
- definitely your emails are safe once your sim card is blocked
cheers
weqr said:
Hi
2. If 1 is not possible and I bought one from Hong Kong, would it be an Asia HD2 version or there is just one version globally? If it is Asia HD2, does it have English language and can you still use programs like CHT Home Tab/Editor, BsB Tweaks it?
Thanks!
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Even if it doesn't have english, you just enter in bootloader and flash any custom or unlocked location stock rom
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Thanks for your replies guys!
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just adding on to what T-Macgnolia mentioned above. if you have the original box of your hd2 then it would have the imei. you can call your network provider and have the phone blocked completely. though of course it doesn't guarantee that you'll get your phone back, but at least the jerk who took it can't use the phone. it'll be a media player and a gps but as far as the phone app, it'll be blocked. normally your network carrier will pass on your imei to other network providers for blocking (at least i assume this'll be what happens as it's what's done here in australia).
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Will try that. Hopefully Vodafone would do it even though it was not their branded HD2.
Just got off the phone with Vodafone - they said they couldn't do it.
Oh well, just have to be more careful in the future. This is the 1st time that I had a phone stolen since my Motorola MicroTAC II in the early 90's!
They can't do it because (I'm assuming) you didn't buy it from them. Ring o2 and they'll probably be able to block the IMEI and blacklist it. That's assuming you bought it from them too obviously.
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weqr said:
Just got off the phone with Vodafone - they said they couldn't do it.
Oh well, just have to be more careful in the future. This is the 1st time that I had a phone stolen since my Motorola MicroTAC II in the early 90's!
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just my 2 cents: sorry as i forgot to mention this bit
before i got my hd2 i was using a touch pro 2. it was stolen in my previous office (yeah the jerk works in the same place as i did). anyway, i called up my network provider (telstra) and they also said they couldn't lock my phone. however, i googled locking the imei and came up with yet another customer service line that was independent to telstra. so i reported my imei and it took a few seconds for the guy on the phone to say "ah, there it is." he then confirmed it was now locked.
played around with google and found this site:
http://www.esato.com/board/viewtopic.php?topic=113583
not sure if this applies to you mate as you're in london while i'm in australia. but hope that helps.
cheers
weqr said:
2. If 1 is not possible and I bought one from Hong Kong, would it be an Asia HD2 version or there is just one version globally? If it is Asia HD2, does it have English language and can you still use programs like CHT Home Tab/Editor, BsB Tweaks it?
3. I use the phone to receive my emails. Is there any chance the login password could be retrieved by whoever stolen it?
4. Can whoever stolen my phone still receive my emails even I have barred the SIM card?
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Get one from a big reputable stores like Fortress, Broadway, Chung Yuan, etc. Make sure they have the QTS logo. Emphasis you want an English edition. The box should read "HTC HD2 T8585 (WWE)".
However, I don't think you would get international warranty.
I supposed you have already changed your passwords. Even then, he can still read the mails that are already downloaded.
HD2 in HK are using Asia/Europe bands:
3G: 900/2100
2G: 850/900/1800/1900
Should be the same as in UK.
Well, I went to lots of shops and finally found one that sold it - most other shops said the HD2 was unpopular and been discontinued for awhile. It was an Asian model and I asked if they could change it to English which they did. Had it for nearly 2 weeks now with no problems and all for £240 which was a great deal.
Incidentely I looked a copy version from China - put my SIM card in and it jammed...
Hello,
can someone please verify MobilPay/Smartpay on a ZTE Axon 7 (A2017G/B03 or B05) with the following App please?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=at.psa.app.bawag
Understanding german would help a lot
I have a NFC enabled SimCard but the App refuses to use it - it says that the SimCard cannot be read and/or is not NFC enabled.
But if i put the Sim in a Samsung S4 the App says everything is alright and i could activate my mobile cash dispenser card.
So i would like to know if my phone is broken or maybe the software parts are not working well.
It would be awesome if someone could find out more why this is not working. E.h. Android Version, Mipop, HW Design, Dual Simslot ... whatever
To install and just check if you are nfc ready you do not need a valid bank account for bawag psk.
The only thing you need is a NFC Simcard and a ZTE Axon7 A2017G.
Thanks a lot!
Best regards
sonypsx
My guess would be the phone doesn't support it.
That would be really sad!
Maybe some of the developers or ZTE Support could prove this?
As i understood there must be a wire directly from the NFC Chip to the SimCard.
So there are some more questions to answer:
.) is the OS including the modifications from ZTE supporting it
.) which Sim should equiped with NFC (Sim1 or Sim2)
.) is that needed hardwire in place
Best regards
sonypsx
Just installed the app and, from what I could understand, my NFC-SIM can't be detected.
I also tried Vodafone's Wallet app and it can't read Vodafone's NFC-SIM.
Oh well...
[email protected]
So it seems to be that it is not just my phone...
Maybe someone could bother ZTE with this?
It would be very interesting if someone with a alternative ROM could verify this functionality so we can figure out if its only the software or it is hardware related.
Thanks in advance!
Best regars
sonypsx
Hi,
I live in The Netherlands where KPN also provides an NFC sim to work directly together with the Rabobank NFC payment app. This DOES work perfectly for me. When switching to the NFC sim to do mobile payments, the app indicated a separate NFC support tool needed to be installed (NFC Manager, from KPN Consulting). I also had to select a specific entry to pay with the NFC Sim in the Tap & Pay settings in the all settings menu. And finally, you need to have NFC enabled on your phone to allow it.
I previously had a Samsung Note 3 which was natively supported via its NFC, but the Axon actually works faster and better with the NFC Sim than my old Note 3. Quite happy with it.
I have the A2017G on B03.
I've reached Vodafone Spain about this subject and they got back with the following:
(...)we regret to inform you that your smartphone isn't certified to use with Vodafone Wallet, meaning you can only use it to access loyalty cards and store points.(...)
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I won't bother with Vodafone Spain as I'm returning to my country in a month or so, but I will query Vodafone Portugal once I get a new NFC-SIM from them and will update this post asap.
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Hi,
I live in The Netherlands where KPN also provides an NFC sim to work directly together with the Rabobank NFC payment app. This DOES work perfectly for me. When switching to the NFC sim to do mobile payments, the app indicated a separate NFC support tool needed to be installed (NFC Manager, from KPN Consulting). I also had to select a specific entry to pay with the NFC Sim in the Tap & Pay settings in the all settings menu. And finally, you need to have NFC enabled on your phone to allow it.
I previously had a Samsung Note 3 which was natively supported via its NFC, but the Axon actually works faster and better with the NFC Sim than my old Note 3. Quite happy with it.
I have the A2017G on B03.
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Exactly, my guess is that some operators are still enabling the Axon 7 to their DB, as this model is new and unknown to most.
This sounds like a great solution for us without Android Pay support.
Im in the Netherlands as well. For use with the ABNAMRO wallet app there is no nfc enabled simcard needed. This phone does it out of the box with it's own nfc chip! Works like a charm!
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Hi,
I live in The Netherlands where KPN also provides an NFC sim to work directly together with the Rabobank NFC payment app. This DOES work perfectly for me. When switching to the NFC sim to do mobile payments, the app indicated a separate NFC support tool needed to be installed (NFC Manager, from KPN Consulting). I also had to select a specific entry to pay with the NFC Sim in the Tap & Pay settings in the all settings menu. And finally, you need to have NFC enabled on your phone to allow it.
I previously had a Samsung Note 3 which was natively supported via its NFC, but the Axon actually works faster and better with the NFC Sim than my old Note 3. Quite happy with it.
I have the A2017G on B03.
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I have a Axon7 with KPN NFC SIM but I can't get mine to work. I selected the Rabo Wallet for NFC SIM in Tap & Pay settings and enabled but the NFC manager app keeps saying 'device doesn't support NFC SIM'.
I am running LineageOS though, and have Chinese Axon7, so maybe that's why it's different.
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Please see this comment for how I weirdly got WiFi Calling.
Hi guys, signal in my house is horrific - I've been trying to get WiFi calling for ages, and loved it when I was with EE.
I'm now on Voda and don't have it.
From what I've seen, it doesn't appear to be possible with an unbranded phone (why Voda!?) through any normal/configuration means.
I have the option to turn it on under settings -> applications -> phone -> wifi calling, and I've sent 'CALLING' to 97888, but only get the confirmation of the text, and nothing to confirm it's been set up. However, I don't get the little icon to signify that I'm using wifi calling.
Is there any way I can get wifi calling?
Does it require flashing?
If I'm going to have to root/flash anyway to get this feature, is there a way to do it one of the nice custom ROMs I see on this forum, but retain the vodafone branding?
Thanks all.
Easiest way is to flash a Vodafone firmware. Had to do the same to get EE WI-FI calling working. There is an option in unbranded firmware but activating it does nothing
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Just flash latest Vodafone firmware that way you will not trip knox and you should get wifi calling
I suggest you check with your provider, if the unbranded phone was not bought from them.
Wifi calling may not be allowed because the imei is not registered to a vodafone branded phone.
They may have blocked the wifi calling feature.
Hey,
I've got the Google Pixel phone which I bought from Carphone Warehouse. Vodafone have told me that WiFi calling should work with it without any special firmware. I've tried using my SIM card in a friend's Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which he bought from Carphone Warehouse and it worked! I too didn't get a text message from Vodafone when I texted 'CALLING', but WiFi calling is now active on the SIM card, albeit not the phone. Have been in discussion with Google who have escalated my problem to their technical people. Hope it can be resolved very quickly, otherwise returning the Pixel, which I don't want to do.
Thanks very much for the replies guys - I have something to report back to you all too. Unsure HOW this happened, but it happened... I somehow got WiFi Calling.
I'm scared to try do anything else like switch off my phone, because I don't want to lose my new WiFi Calling.
Here's what happened:
I have an EE iPhone 5s, locked to carrier. I'd recently requested an unlock from EE. It had been switched off, and was recently hard factory reset. Unsure of iOS version.
I put my Vodafone SIM in the iPhone today to see if it had been unlocked... it hadn't. SIM was in there for roughly 1 minute.
I put the SIM back into my S7E... started getting the usual texts from Vodafone about changing SIM, blah blah.
Somehow, I now have WiFi Calling on my unbranded S7E on Vodafone!
At no point did I switch off my S7E during SIM changing.
*NOTE* I'm not sure if something has changed recently, but I definitely did NOT see the WiFi Calling symbol before I did this:
I have no idea why/how and I can only speculate.
But... there we are!
Not sure if anyone else can try/vouch for this, as I realise it's a VERY particular set of circumstances, but I hope this helps someone!
Please do respond to me if you try this out and get it working... it'd be interesting to see if it works for others, and maybe figure out why it works.
Cheers!
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Easiest way is to flash a Vodafone firmware. Had to do the same to get EE WI-FI calling working. There is an option in unbranded firmware but activating it does nothing
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Just flash latest Vodafone firmware that way you will not trip knox and you should get wifi calling
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Cosmic Blue said:
I suggest you check with your provider, if the unbranded phone was not bought from them.
Wifi calling may not be allowed because the imei is not registered to a vodafone branded phone.
They may have blocked the wifi calling feature.
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s.mulholland said:
Hey,
I've got the Google Pixel phone which I bought from Carphone Warehouse. Vodafone have told me that WiFi calling should work with it without any special firmware. I've tried using my SIM card in a friend's Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge which he bought from Carphone Warehouse and it worked! I too didn't get a text message from Vodafone when I texted 'CALLING', but WiFi calling is now active on the SIM card, albeit not the phone. Have been in discussion with Google who have escalated my problem to their technical people. Hope it can be resolved very quickly, otherwise returning the Pixel, which I don't want to do.
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I'm on the nougat beta and wifi calling is not an option ..tho I will test your working around when full nougat is out
Someone did post on Vodafone forums about getting it pushed thru even tho his was sim free purchased S7E and sim only vodafone contract
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I'm on the nougat beta and wifi calling is not an option ..tho I will test your working around when full nougat is out
Someone did post on Vodafone forums about getting it pushed thru even tho his was sim free purchased S7E and sim only vodafone contract
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Hey dude that's really interesting.. Please let me know how it pans out.
Do you happen to have a link to the post you're referring to?
HeadKandy said:
Hey dude that's really interesting.. Please let me know how it pans out.
Do you happen to have a link to the post you're referring to?
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https://forum.vodafone.co.uk/t5/Pay...Fi-Calling-for-S7-Edge-3rd-Party/td-p/2511627
Hello Just bought the Redme note 7 4/64 (not pro) with global version.
I can not find a face id for screen unlock
Any Suggestions ?
Iva
Hi. From memory, it seems to me to have read, that it was necessary to change the options regions in the parameters, and to put hong kong so that face unlock appear.
Yes. it is true. By setting the region to hong kong you will get the option of unlocking the face. I tested it
I can confirm this, I don't know why but it's only available for some regions.
eg. if I select Italy I have the option, but if I select Switzerland ( which is good for themes section ) the option is missing. When Italy is selected I'm unable to see online themes section instead.
Thanks i have no interest to change region due to other influences , it is indeed very strange !
I had read from different sources that the facial recognition didn't work when the phone was configured with France as localisation. And I even heard a salesman explaining to someone in the Mi Store that he would have to change the localisation to Hong Kong in order to benefit the facial recognition.
Well, I finally just bought the Redmi Note 7 (from the Mi Store) and being declared localised in France, I actually DO have the facial recognition and face unlock function enabled by default on my phone.
This is actually a very good surprise because I have never been able to use the fingerprint sensor when located on the rear (so far I used the PIN code, old school ). And it appears that the face unlock is really impressive. The device unlocks immediately. The weirdest thing to me is the screening of my face took barely one second, under very poor conditions of light. But it works ! It sounds magic to me.
FYI, my device model is M1901F7G and it's running MIUI Global 10.2.3.0 (PFGEUXM).
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I had read from different sources that the facial recognition didn't work when the phone was configured with France as localisation. And I even heard a salesman explaining to someone in the Mi Store that he would have to change the localisation to Hong Kong in order to benefit the facial recognition.
Well, I finally just bought the Redmi Note 7 (from the Mi Store) and being declared localised in France, I actually DO have the facial recognition and face unlock function enabled by default on my phone.
This is actually a very good surprise because I have never been able to use the fingerprint sensor when located on the rear (so far I used the PIN code, old school ). And it appears that the face unlock is really impressive. The device unlocks immediately. The weirdest thing to me is the screening of my face took barely one second, under very poor conditions of light. But it works ! It sounds magic to me.
FYI, my device model is M1901F7G and it's running MIUI Global 10.2.3.0 (PFGEUXM).
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If u are having trouble with the localization, just install the EU rom that takes all this trouble and throws it in the garbage
kenennaoyeka said:
If u are having trouble with the localization, just install the EU rom that takes all this trouble and throws it in the garbage
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No, I don't have any issue with the localization setting. My device has the original Global ROM (devices sold in the EU) and it is properly set to France. And the face unlock works just fine with no tweak although what it is said in different forum posts and even by some MiStore employees. No trouble at all here. ?
I can confirm that Face ID screen unlock is working good with Spain region.
As to the title, has anyone ever tried to install a Thai or Indian firmware, plus the SIM card trick, to get the native call recorder?
I don't see why it won't work if you flash any G975F with Thai firmware and use a Thai SIM card. However, I am not sure if Samsung requires you to make a 10 minute call with Thai SIM. Some phones from Asia are unlocked but UK ones are SIM locked unless you make a 10 min call. Don't want you to SIM lock your phone so just wanted to warn.
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I don't see why it won't work if you flash any G975F with Thai firmware and use a Thai SIM card. However, I am not sure if Samsung requires you to make a 10 minute call with Thai SIM. Some phones from Asia are unlocked but UK ones are SIM locked unless you make a 10 min call. Don't want you to SIM lock your phone so just wanted to warn.
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Tks for your answer. My goal is to get the native call recorder, since ACR or CCR don't work properly.
Tks also for your warning, I live in Italy and would buy a S10+ with European CSC, do you think I would have some problems with the Thai SIM?
I should flash the Thai firm with Odin and use the non home CSC, right?
.
rovral said:
Tks for your answer. My goal is to get the native call recorder, since ACR or CCR don't work properly.
Tks also for your warning, I live in Italy and would buy a S10+ with European CSC, do you think I would have some problems with the Thai SIM?
I should flash the Thai firm with Odin and use the non home CSC, right?
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I think getting a Thai SIM is important. I'd flash the Thai ROM and then factory reset with Thai SIM card.
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My Thai S7Edge, S8+, S9+, S10+ never have any region lock warning sticker on the box.
I used to use LG G7 and it's region lock is applied only once in forever. I could freely hop around many regions without any problem.
Call recorder by Skvalex has been working perfectly for me on my UK s10+
romeokk said:
My Thai S7Edge, S8+, S9+, S10+ never have any region lock warning sticker on the box.
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That's great!
Can you tell me in detail the procedure you followed?
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rovral said:
That's great!
Can you tell me in detail the procedure you followed?
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What procedure do you mean?
romeokk said:
What procedure do you mean?
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Have you flashed any Thai firmware?
Or are based in Thailand?
searley said:
Call recorder by Skvalex has been working perfectly for me on my UK s10+
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I think it records through the audio source set to MIC, which generates noise.
I also believe that it does not work when a BT headset is connected.
Could you try?
rovral said:
Have you flashed any Thai firmware?
Or are based in Thailand?
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I live in Thailand.
romeokk said:
I live in Thailand.
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You're lucky...
everyone here is angry because all over Europe, and in one half of the world, the phone calls recording has been blocked by Samsung (or Google?).
Can you advise me how to buy an S10+ in Thailand?
If convenient.....
rovral said:
I think it records through the audio source set to MIC, which generates noise.
I also believe that it does not work when a BT headset is connected.
Could you try?
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Mine is set to api and records just fine not sure about bt
rovral said:
I think it records through the audio source set to MIC, which generates noise.
I also believe that it does not work when a BT headset is connected.
Could you try?
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Correct, it doesn't record through Bluetooth. And yes there's noise as well but someone said the app was updated and the recordings are a lot clearer now.
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rovral said:
You're lucky...
everyone here is angry because all over Europe, and in one half of the world, the phone calls recording has been blocked by Samsung (or Google?).
Can you advise me how to buy an S10+ in Thailand?
If convenient.....
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I'm quite certain that region lock is "permanent". After you buy Italian S10 and makes some calls, you will never get region lock again even when you flash with other region firmware. If that doesnt make you feel safe enough and you have to buy Thai or Indian sim card anyway to change CSC, you can make local phone calls to the sim card operator using VoWIFI (this way you can have local phone call rate). Most phone operators use IVR system. So, 5 minutes call would be really easy.
I bought a Thai SIM.
Factory reset phone with Thai SIM inside.
Configure phone and then change to my spanish SIM.
Reboot and call record is working.
My csc change phe,phe,phe to thl,phe,phe.
Cons: Only Thai Samsung pay and Samsung members (not checked other Samsung apps).
Factory reset again, with my original SIM, need spanish Samsung pay because Samsung rewards.
Where to buy thai sim?
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Where to buy thai sim?
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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/264248942019
kamiteo said:
I bought a Thai SIM.
Factory reset phone with Thai SIM inside.
Configure phone and then change to my spanish SIM.
Reboot and call record is working.
My csc change phe,phe,phe to thl,phe,phe.
Cons: Only Thai Samsung pay and Samsung members (not checked other Samsung apps).
Factory reset again, with my original SIM, need spanish Samsung pay because Samsung rewards.
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Great!!!
That was just what I wanted to hear.
Did you make any special setting in Developer Options?
Do you think there will be problems if I do it in a phone with ITV CSC?
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I installed a Thai latest 10 firmware via Odin. And then I inserted a Thai SIM (without network registration). Factory reset and inserted my Vodafone SIM card of my network keeping the same settings (without reset).Native call recorder is ok. I lost RCS messages through Samsung message app. Is anyone else facing this problem?