Where did you purchase and what was duty? An idea of software update situation? My understanding is OTA Won’t happen unless they do sell a USA version that it can be updated to. Is this true?
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lightfire said:
Where did you purchase and what was duty? An idea of software update situation? My understanding is OTA Won’t happen unless they do sell a USA version that it can be updated to. Is this true?
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Not sure about the Mate 10, but my Mate 9 is International and it receives updates.
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Hi Guys,
I just got the Samsung Gear S on Verizon model SM-R750V and I didn't know if the watch is running the latest software since I didn't activate it a store employee did so I don't know what that entailed. Could someone be so kind as to letting me know? Here is the software that is on the watch AR750VVRU1AOA4 it looks as if it was manufactured in April 2015.
Jasp615 said:
Hi Guys,
I just got the Samsung Gear S on Verizon model SM-R750V and I didn't know if the watch is running the latest software since I didn't activate it a store employee did so I don't know what that entailed. Could someone be so kind as to letting me know? Here is the software that is on the watch AR750VVRU1AOA4 it looks as if it was manufactured in April 2015.
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Looks like Feb was the last update to the gear so it looks like I am running the latest software.
Looks like Verizon users got an update in early Feb that ends in 1AOA4.
Verizon: 1AOA4
T-Mobile: 1AOA7
Sprint: 1AOA7
AT&T: 1AOB1
Sadly, the rest of the world is already on BOC1 so AT&T's behind and the other U.S. carrier's are way behind. The Korean Gear's are already up to BOG1 so maybe some fresh updates are coming. As always, we in the U.S. who are dependent on our carriers will be the last to receive them.
I am in US and am thinking of getting the Z5C on AT&T. Since AT&T does not really sell this device, does anyone know how software and firmware updates will work, since the carrier will not push through any updates for this particular device?
You'll get unbranded version and you will not need to wait for carrier to push updates.
You can flash any customization you wish using flashtool, and OTA updates come directly from Sony. I bought an import with Hong Kong firmware and flashed it to Nordic version. Has everything that a US version would have, except 4G icon instead of LTE.
I bought mine on Amazon from a prime seller. Was sourced from the HK SAR market since it has that particular firmware. Says 4G instead of LTE but that is fine and I get firmware updates direct from Sony. Great device.
cschmitt said:
You can flash any customization you wish using flashtool, and OTA updates come directly from Sony. I bought an import with Hong Kong firmware and flashed it to Nordic version. Has everything that a US version would have, except 4G icon instead of LTE.
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Why did you flash a Nordic version? Is that your region and is there any advantage over the Taiwan version I have (I'm in the U.S. and it has U.S. English already). Thanks.
ddenson said:
Why did you flash a Nordic version? Is that your region and is there any advantage over the Taiwan version I have (I'm in the U.S. and it has U.S. English already). Thanks.
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Just my preference, I like not having the NFC icon in status bar when it's on, and don't need all the additional languages/keyboards of HK version it shipped with.
Generally, European regions seem to get update sooner than others.
cschmitt said:
Just my preference, I like not having the NFC icon in status bar when it's on, and don't need all the additional languages/keyboards of HK version it shipped with.
Generally, European regions seem to get update sooner than others.
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Thanks. I hate the NFC icon too. I didn't know it wasn't there in certain firmwares. Maybe when Marshmallow comes I'll flash a different region.
ddenson said:
Thanks. I hate the NFC icon too. I didn't know it wasn't there in certain firmwares. Maybe when Marshmallow comes I'll flash a different region.
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I read that Z5/Z5c is releasing in US on February 7th, so we'll get an official US firmware soon.
cschmitt said:
I read that Z5/Z5c is releasing in US on February 7th, so we'll get an official US firmware soon.
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True but I think I'll stay away from U.S. firmware until I find out what, if any, extra bloatware it contains. Also, isn't the U.S. generally slow to get updates due to its size? Is there a ranking somewhere that shows which regions update first and what the firmware variations are?
some websites are also stating US version will not come with fingerprint sensor.. What's wrong with Sony!
yubeie said:
some websites are also stating US version will not come with fingerprint sensor.. What's wrong with Sony!
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Another reason to stay away from the U.S. firmware when it's released
So a seller is selling a Chinese Mate 10 but he will install an international ROM on it. The question is, is it the IMEI number that tells you the origination of the phone or the software version?
When I bought my Mate 9, it was the C636 Asia version and had no idea at the time it is not covered by Huawei UK support. So is it ok to buy a Chinese Mate 10 with an international ROM, or should I buy it somewhere in Europe where it is released like Spain or Mexico? I would like the phone to be covered by Huawei Support but not sure if they check the IMEI or Firmware version to determine if it is eligible for support/warranty.
Am in the UK.
Thank you!
It will not be covered.
duraaraa said:
It will not be covered.
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Thank you!
Hmmm I am tempted to get one from China as it would be the 6gb, 128gb version for the same price as the 4gb, 64gb version in Europe. I works just lose the official support. Hmmm!
tboy2000 said:
Thank you!
Hmmm I am tempted to get one from China as it would be the 6gb, 128gb version for the same price as the 4gb, 64gb version in Europe. I works just lose the official support. Hmmm!
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You will also notice some other minor issues as there is a reason the Chinese devices are separate from others. Things like GPS and the way cell signal are done are very different then in the rest of the world. I would do some research first as there are thousands of horror stories of people buying the China version of devices and things just not being dependable.
Gents and Dames:
Does anyone have experience with the Mate 10 Pro BLA-L29 alp working on U.S.A. Networks? I am on Cricket Wireless and would like to have a version without potential AT&T Bloatware, that also works with the Cricett/AT&T network. Please let me know if anyone has success or insight, thanks.
I purchased the standard Mate 10 ALP-AL00 with L29 Rom installed. It should be fairly similar to the Pro. I'll report my experience when it arrives.
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I purchased the standard Mate 10 ALP-AL00 with L29 Rom installed. It should be fairly similar to the Pro. I'll report my experience when it arrives.
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I thought the al00 was the Chinese only model. How are you installing the l29 rom?
Jesus_Americano said:
I thought the al00 was the Chinese only model. How are you installing the l29 rom?
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Wonda, the site I purchased it from rebrands them for customers.
Sammae7 said:
Wonda, the site I purchased it from rebrands them for customers.
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I see, thanks for the heads up. I am honest, I don't know how that process works. Do they unlock the bootloader and flash the international rom on it?... Does it come rooted?
They just flash the rom. They can unlock the bootloader upon request but I don't think they root.
Just buy on ebay and make sure it is L29, it works on all usa GSM network
rjan22 said:
Just buy on ebay and make sure it is L29, it works on all usa GSM network
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I see that Amazon sells that series. I wonder if there \ill be any issue with the update distro rings. It's should in theory get them sooner right?
We just received an update on M10 L29 gen I am opted.
rjan22 said:
We just received an update on M10 L29 gen I am opted.
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Amazon is partially supporting advertisement that promotes the availability of the L00 series... I believe this is the Chinese variant. What are the safe models to get that are fully English?
HI I am on this version and I am on the Tmobile Network. Everything works except obviously WIFI calling and volte. I have had excellent reception around NYC and NJ so far.
I have the BLA-L29 in Alabama and no issues with Cellular Radio at all. The only thing I am having an issue with so far is Bluetooth disconnects. I am going to reset my bluetooth headset itself first and hopefully that will resolve the issue. Else, I've tested on AT&T get around 70M down (LTE) and around 10M while on a phone call (3G speeds).
Is there a US version of this phone? Or just the international.
Will I be fine using the grey version in the us? Is there anything I should be aware of?
there is definitely a us version. sold by b&h, best buy and amazon.
Kylewolf said:
Is there a US version of this phone? Or just the international.
Will I be fine using the grey version in the us? Is there anything I should be aware of?
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What carrier are you going to be using the phone on?
They gray version is not sold in the US and will not come with US firmware. Most of the bands and such are the same but band 71 is not present on the international (in this case gray) version and might not be a good fit to use on Tmobile. Also this is unlikely to work on Verizon either (I got it to work, but not stable).