Hello.
I have recently bought a Lumia 920. The network operator is printed as "Sw variant Adriatic CV v511.01". As I am a German, and I bought it in a German shop, I would like to flash it, to become a unbranded 'German' version as I fear updates for this region will appear faster than in the current one. Also I would like to use the newest available OS version. Now here is my real question: What should I do now, and how should I do it? I am very new to the WP8 Nokias, as I only had a HTC WP7 device before. Therefore I am really looking forward to detailed answers to help me
I attached two screenshots with my system information.
Thanks in anticipation,
FlashTek
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Hi all,
I am planning to buy the HTC Hero in Hong Kong, but since I have never used an Android phone before. there are a few questions that I would like some answers:
(Assumption) If I buy an imported UK or EU Hero tomorrow:
1. Can it display Asian languages on websites ... etc? If by default it can't, is there anyway to get around it?
2. Is the Chinese input built-into the system as an option like the Iphone? If not, is there a way to install the input system into it.
3. Will there be any restriction on the Android market, similar to Iphone, due to different geographical locations?
4. Any other issues need to beware for purchasing an imported Android?
Many Thanks
1. Yes
2. No. but you can download an chinese input app instead.
3. No.
4. Check if it is a sim-free phone or has it been unlocked already.
sorry to say
been to hk 3 times in the last year and a half...
you won't get one cheaper....i know i have looked when trying to get the latest phones.....buy it from the u.k.....you have been warned
I am from Hong Kong, so I can't reach out for the bundle deals in UK.
Since I can't wait for the local release, I am planning to buy the unlocked version thru UK websites. Therefore I need to make sure the imported ones can fulfil my basic mobile phone needs (Chinese support ... etc).
Yes, there are much less bundle deals in HK, but the tariffs are very cheap here, so there are much less subsidies to the handset price.
Hi,
I'm really keen on getting a Flyer for various reasons. I've got an opportunity to potentially source one via our Hong Kong office.
Can anyone advise whether there are any differences between the Hong Kong and UK/EU version of the device?
Is there perhaps a firmware difference?
From a support angle, I'm guessing the warranty would only be good in Hong Kong, or does HTC do an international warranty?
Thanks
Iain
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Anyone any thoughts on the subject? Perhaps a different way of looking at is, is there any differences between the EU vs US vs ASIA versions (other than the inclusion of the Pen and Case)?
Thanks
Iain
ICHAPMAN said:
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Anyone any thoughts on the subject? Perhaps a different way of looking at is, is there any differences between the EU vs US vs ASIA versions (other than the inclusion of the Pen and Case)?
Thanks
Iain
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The easy way to find out any possible differences is to check HTC sites. Here are the links that will allow you to do your own comparisons:
US HTC Flyer
HK HTC Flyer
EU HTC Flyer
For customer support, you can check here.
Thanks rlydiard.
I'd already read these, on paper the EU and ASIA versions seem to be the same item (and in that case probably are at a hardware level).
When I'm unsure of is at the firmware level. Whether EU and ASIA share a firmware or does the HK version perhaps not include any English language components (for example).
Iain.
ICHAPMAN said:
Thanks rlydiard.
I'd already read these, on paper the EU and ASIA versions seem to be the same item (and in that case probably are at a hardware level).
When I'm unsure of is at the firmware level. Whether EU and ASIA share a firmware or does the HK version perhaps not include any English language components (for example).
Iain.
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Since the HTC Flyer is using Android, at least on OS level, you should be able to switch between various languages, just as with Android phones. I am not totally sure if that is the case with HTC's Sense that comes with the Flyer, but if it is not the case, I am quite sure that you would have a choice of English or Chinese in Hong Kong.
Perhaps someone in Asia who already has a Flyer can respond to this thread and clarify this issue for you.
I don't know about the different between the UK version and the HK one. I have the HK one and this is what I can tell you. Its has both Chinese and English Interface. Actually, I am using English interface all the time. It has Chinese Pen Input for Chinese user. It has some local Chinese Web site but I never use it. I don't see any problem if you are just using English only.
Thanks cychan.
So it would seem that that there are difference versions of the firmware.
I've just purchased one in Malaysia - which has a English/Thai/Chinese/Vietnamese (with Malaysian/Singapore English options) - doesn't have US/UK/AU English
Thanks all.
In addition to asking the question here I did also email HTC UK with a similar question. I thought some of you may be interested in HTC's response:
"Concerning your questions about using a Hong Kong Flyer in the UK I can help you with that.
If the HTC Flyer is SIM free and unbranded it will work in the UK and can be repair under warranty at the nearest international repair centre (the UK)."
So, the only disadvantage it seems of having a non-UK/EU model is that potentially firmware updates may take a little longer to arrive depending on HTC's release schedule. However, even that would only seem to be a delay of a couple of days, rather than weeks/months.
Thanks again
Iain
Changes (that i have found):
OK ... as stated only 3 languages (1 English)
When using with no SIM the operator is shown in Chinese characters on the lock screen REGARDLESS of language selected
Youtube most popular videos are China's most popular videos
Watch doesn't let you buy / rent movies on the Chinese version
Kris
I bought the WiFi only version from the official UK HTC flyer store (expansys) last Thursday and is currently being shipped to me in Australia. I was not aware of the different versions at the time and when they told me over the phone that it will be shipped from Hong Kong I thought nothing of it.
Now I am worried it will be an inferior version to the UK version I assumed I would be getting.
Does anyone know if the pen and case come with the HK version?
And should I be worried, or am I worrying for no reason? :-s
**update**
I Called Expansys and they confirmed that the one on its way to me was shipped from HK and box contents includes pen and case. Also that it should not be any different just because it was shipped from HK, they just have a warehouse out there to supply that part of the world. If this turns out to be untrue I'll update my post again. Feeling a bit better now
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As we know there is many Firmwares for Nokia Lumia 920 ........AT&T USA , UK , Malaysia, HK .......ect
I want to know is there is a Firmware better than others ????!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean did some one notice that a Firmware from specific region have issues more than others ??
and If I change the original Firmware of my Mobile to different one is that will effect or harm my Mobile ???!!!!
Yeah i wanted to ask same question
they are built from the same source, lol
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As we know there is many Firmwares for Nokia Lumia 920 ........AT&T USA , UK , Malaysia, HK .......ect
I want to know is there is a Firmware better than others ????!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean did some one notice that a Firmware from specific region have issues more than others ??
and If I change the original Firmware of my Mobile to different one is that will effect or harm my Mobile ???!!!!
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1. No, except if you want review with other Non-Nokia Windows Phone devices. Nokia has more OEM apps than HTC and Samsung. For an example Nokia Pro Camera, City Lens etc. But anyway there are alternative apps for other phones.
2. Only dependent from carrier and country from where you bought your phone. Some carrier phones doesn't receive updates (Branded Phones(Carrier review it.)) and second your country phone will receive update but later.
3. You couldn't change firmware to any other. First if you have branded phone, must debrand it. Nokia Service Center will do it for you. Next you can install later for your device specific unbranded firmware thats it. Nothing more. If you install wrong firmware on device, it will be brick. (Im talking about you can't install Nokia 920 RM-801 firmware on you Nokia Lumia 920 RM-902 for an example.)
Could you please answer this questions?
1-Which Firmware/ROM gets updates earlier.
2-Manualy D-branding possible or not?
3-Do you know any source that completely talk about how to do this stuff eg: Unlocking, D-branding, Hacking, etc...? (I do not care about warranty or what ever)
Thanks in advance...
No special ROMs which gets updates earlier. It is only just luck.
I dont think so.
You can unlock at your carrier provider. Debranding in Nokia Service center. Hacking what you mean? Install custom roms? No way. WP8 has secure boot.
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He could be asking for customized ROM like I was able to have Nokia ROM on Samsung phone. Was kinda cool running Nokia Maps on Samsung device
Search for Here Drive in Marketplace.
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You can flash an unbranded rom yourself with NCS.
To download any version of any ROM you can use navifirm+ which is a customized version of old navifirm.
one-option said:
As we know there is many Firmwares for Nokia Lumia 920 ........AT&T USA , UK , Malaysia, HK .......ect
I want to know is there is a Firmware better than others ????!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean did some one notice that a Firmware from specific region have issues more than others ??
and If I change the original Firmware of my Mobile to different one is that will effect or harm my Mobile ???!!!!
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there are "better" and worse firmware out there, as example Vofafone Germany cuts out the Data Sense features. and some others cut out the LTE. i use an "open" firmware which is only an country variant do its not branded the country variant is labeled by "CV" in navifirm+ or nokia care suite. and if you change your phone from lets say Lumia 920 (820) to the same lumia 920 (RM-820) firmver then you can not harm your device. but there are some out like lumia 920 (RM-821, RM-822, RM-867). But these RM i think are only geographical codes for USA, Europe, China... but there are differences to, in Chinese ROMs i think there are not all languages like in the European ROM. there are some missing. and all they work the same because nokia and microsoft build them. the difference is just how the "carrier" disables or modifies some values for their own needs. thats all.
one-option said:
As we know there is many Firmwares for Nokia Lumia 920 ........AT&T USA , UK , Malaysia, HK .......ect
I want to know is there is a Firmware better than others ????!!!!!!!!!!!
I mean did some one notice that a Firmware from specific region have issues more than others ??
and If I change the original Firmware of my Mobile to different one is that will effect or harm my Mobile ???!!!!
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It is best to take a firmware of your region/country.
It is also best to take a firmware unbranded.
What else ...
For camera quality, use portico.... Nokia broke the camera with amber and black
Hi All,
I have been given a smashed Lumia 800 RM-801. Getting the LCD and Digitizer replaced tomorrow. Lucky the phone was given as a "If you can fix it you can have it" gift and the guy fixing it is doing it for free, with some KFC on the side. Anyway. I want to 1750.0823.8862.13110 on it, as that appears to be the last version available in NaviFirm+. Side note, made a donation, much nicer than free version as you can select easily. Highly recommend it. Anyway, I check under this software version and the only one listed is a CV is Italian Magenta. Can I install this on my black Vodacom ZA device with product code 059N230? Will it be in Italian, can I select English when I set up the phone? The latest version for Vodacom device is 1750.0805.8773.12220 and I fear that it's not WP7.8.
I will be getting a Lumia 925 or 1020 in April, but I want to play in the mean time. Miss the days on WinMo 6, when hacking was easier.
So, bottom line, can I install the Italian version by playing with the product codes as per GiffGaff or am I just going to be stuck with an Italian device?
Hello mates
I'm lookin forward to buy my first huawai device, but I'm not sure where I should buy the device. Let me explain this a litte bit more:
I could buy the Mate 20 Pro directly from Switzerland, for a very good price. But I also coud buy the device from Germany, also okayish price.
Now I'm not sure if it is a difference if I buy a non branded device from one of these countries, in the term of how I receive Updates.
In the past I used a Samsung Device bought in Switzerland, and my German Neigbours got their updates Months before it was availible in Switzerland.
Do you know if Huawai also uses different Region Updates, or is there someone, who owns the device from switzerland/germany who is at the newst version, were they released on the same date?
If you're in CH , buy in CH for the guarantee. As for the updates, they are really random on Huawei. I got my M20P friday (from CH), I put my SIM inside and got the -.122 (two patches) directly. Some people who got their phones in the UK, but live in the UK, depending of which SIM they put inside they did or didn't get the last update. For example people who had an EE or O2 SIM didn't get the update, they then swapped to a Vodafone SIM and got their update right away. There is THREAD discussing this.