1.I wanted to know wether the chinese version of the phone have any issues with the telecom frequencies of mobile network operators in other regions.Will they work fine ?
2.Plus what are the limitations of software.
3.If i wanna root to get all access os that possible ?
talhamumtaz786 said:
I wanted to know wether the chinese version of the phone have any issues with the telecom frequencies of mobile network operators in other regions.Will they work fine ?
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In regards to your first point; You can view the frequencies that are being used by the phone online (I usually use GSM arena or just a google search) and then compare them with your countries bands (also a quick google away). I am Australian and searched on my carriers website and they had a map showing where their coverage was in terms of each band. So I was able to work out that getting the phone would be fine for me for my daily life but when I leave that and go on a day trip or something I can sometimes get 1 bars in some places. (This is regarding my last phone by the way (mate 8))
ItsMunday said:
In regards to your first point; You can view the frequencies that are being used by the phone online (I usually use GSM arena or just a google search) and then compare them with your countries bands (also a quick google away)
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that's what I used to do.. but I'm too lazy for that now - I just use kimovil
hmm, strangely I can't find the chinese version there.. it does have the chinese mate x 20 though
basically there is no limitation of software , including all the services of Google, Only thing that can not work is Google Maps Timeline, dont know why , it just cant work on the chinese version of phone
but there is a lot of limitation of software on the global version, huawei messaging app, huawei travel assitance, huawei voice assistant, etc
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Google feed might not be available too.
My worry would be getting a faulty "green" screen and would need to return it, unless the manufacturer honours the warranty regardless where purchased? I had to exchange mine due to faulty lg screen, but it was an over the counter exchange by 3 UK, whom I bought it from. Luckily got a boe screen and it's fine.
google works fine with my chinese m20p..only issue was no no group message from system app, calendar not linking with system app.
HW Chinese model has some notifications delay problem but it get OS update much earlier/faster than international version and call recording feature
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How do I know if I am ordering Chinese variant vs international with Google play installed if I'm ordering from eBay? Thanks
hendogg_af said:
How do I know if I am ordering Chinese variant vs international with Google play installed if I'm ordering from eBay? Thanks
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you can install google play store from the huawei store included on the phone - at least some people said that, as well I tried to find it on a phone in the huawei (physical) store (in china) and it had play available for install within the huawei app store. I have no idea about google services, I'm sure someone in this thread must have written about it.
numernumer said:
google works fine with my chinese m20p..only issue was no no group message from system app, calendar not linking with system app.
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Does "OK google" work well with your chinese m20pro? I also have a chinese one , tried but cannot enable google assistant voice match, it just greyed out.
I have the Mate 20 Pro Chinese Version, and Wifi calling for example is not included there.
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As you know, all the google mobile service are disabled in China.
I have a new Xperia Ray recently, and find no GMS at all - after checking the system/app and find nothing related to google ( just check out , without root and unlock).
by the means of direct installing of some google APKS, I come back to use the gmail, Calendar, contact, mpas and search properly but still can not use the market.
I can install the vending.apk and open the market but can not download - there is always an unexpected corrupt of " com.android.vending " once I try to download.
how could I fully use the market properly? I don't want to root or unlock....
thanks & regards.
if you live in china, you wont get much out of google, the market works in conjunction with the usim and it's location, and many links whether it's from the market or an internet will come out dead.
I only found this out when i used both a china usim and a hong kong usim, the china usim wont let me access many sites and download apps, whiles the hong kong usim will, both my card have data disabled, and all i use is wifi to download.
Also some apps wont show up with the china sim, you can also access the android market on the PC, and you will find many apps will be disabled and states not available for download with china sim, whiles if using a hong kong sim, the download is available.
there is a way to use the market, but i cannot be sure, try to get hold of a prepayed hong kong sim, and have all data disabled in the phone, then download using wifi.
with a prepayed hong kong usim, if you dont use it HKD2 will be deducted every month, but you must use it at least once in a while otherwise the usim will be disabled.
here are 2 games that wont show up in android market (phone/PC) if using a china usim
tapfish
coins vs zombies
i will be going to china next week, so i can test my hong kong usim there, and see if it lets me download using wifi.
i will report back.
I think the op means...he bought a sony Xpera Ray from China and wants to install google mobile services on the device wherever he is now... I too have bought this device and it should be here tomorrow. I hope it all works okay! its coming from Hong Kong
guv112 said:
I think the op means...he bought a sony Xpera Ray from China and wants to install google mobile services on the device wherever he is now... I too have bought this device and it should be here tomorrow. I hope it all works okay! its coming from Hong Kong
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I understand, he also stated to use the market place, which wont work properly, and cannot download apps.
Thanks to all of above
you are right I can not download any apps from google market.
what's different between the ROM issued in different regions ? I suppose some codes in the rom of Chinese version to identify the USIM or something.
why someone can download apps properly using a hongkong version RAY with a Chinese USIM ??
confusing..............
have you logged into google, even in china, they shouldn't block all download, only some.
kms108 said:
have you logged into google, even in china, they shouldn't block all download, only some.
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sure, I can log into the google market, also could view but download.
there is always the same " com.android.vending closed unexpectedly"
I suspect whether SE China add some code in the ROM or do something in the ROM. So does Google.
sillywybie said:
sure, I can log into the google market, also could view but download.
there is always the same " com.android.vending closed unexpectedly"
I suspect whether SE China add some code in the ROM or do something in the ROM. So does Google.
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i think the rom is the same worldwide, but china has altered the rom for china use only, it seems like some venders are blocked.
your best bet is to side load apps, through the memory card.
sillywybie said:
sure, I can log into the google market, also could view but download.
there is always the same " com.android.vending closed unexpectedly"
I suspect whether SE China add some code in the ROM or do something in the ROM. So does Google.
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i think the rom is the same worldwide, but china has altered the rom for china use only, it seems like some venders are blocked.
your best bet is to side load apps, through the memory card.
i will be in china shenzhen on the 12/9, i'll see how it will go on, i'll have both my china unicom and one2free cards, and see how it turns out and report back.
I bought this Samsung Galaxy S2 in China, and brought it back to America. Finding out that even I downloaded google market, I still cannot use it. It says "you must add an account to the device to continue. Do you want to add one?" And then I click OK, the app exits.
When I go to Accounts&Syncs, there is no such thing called Gmail!!! The only Email service Available is Microsoft Exchange Service. Samsung just removed or hide Google service to sell this device in China. If I cannot get it back, what is the point to use Android??? I online chated with samsung USA Support, and they refused to respond any question or concern about phones that are not for sell in USA. Any idea???Thanks, everybody.
OR
Since I am with ATT, do you think this Original GS2 will compatible with a ATT version ROM since all american versions have four touch keys.
So what happens when you add account.
jje
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you need a gmail account to use google services so yes.
A Google Apps account will work also.
I cant add one on this phone.
what is google apps account??
pobinghun said:
what is google apps account??
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http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/group/index.html
Basically, your domain is powered by Google Apps like Gmail, Calendar, Chat etc:
http://mail.yqed.com/
I use mines with Google 2-step verification and Google Authenticator app installed on my Galaxy phone. Virtually unhackable, even if you know my password you will need the Authenticator code generated on my phone to access the account.
China phone is it a real SGS2 or the China clone ???
Or does real China SGS2 not have Google settings as Google is restricted in China .
.Made by Samsung ???
jje
800 USD worth of Samsung GS2, it is real. I assume I am not new to android phone or samsung phone(I had a Samsung Captivate= Samsung GS first generation).
flash a stock EU rom
If I have to flash a rom, I want a rom that is not carrier involved, unless its ATT. Which country do you think I should go it a shot?
Due to communism, the google bits of the sgs2 may have been removed, I am not saying that this is definitely the case with you, but you should try to find out
Intratech sort of mentioned the issue here HERE and when I asked how to identify a Chinese device he answered in this post
So you need to check the firmware version on your phone by inputting *#1234# in the dial pad
Don't flash EU/US roms on a Chinese phone. It won't work and it will brick your phone (until you flash something else over it). So far, the only solution I've found for my Chinese SGS2 is flashing this modded Chinese ROM called Ownhere.
http://bbs.gfan.com/android-2099143-1-1.html
It will enable the market, google services etc. Even allows Navigation in countries where there is none! In fact, this is a great mod which does pretty much all I want. The only thing is the media hub: it still contains Chinese services. But do you really use it?
Mine is
Baseband version: I9100ZCKH2
Build number: GINGERBREAD.ZCKH2
But it is a chinese version for sure, I checked the pre-set sale destination, it is either CHN or CHZ, I switched from CHN to CHZ myself which does not help.
damn, hate Samsung, cant they just keep the code and block google service by carrier?
Hi there all,
I recently received a Huawei Mate 10 as a gift from a Chinese citizen. The phone is manufactured and bought in China which means its region is locked as China. I have now returned to the UK but considering Google is forbidden in China, I have no Google PlayStore (Only the Huawei appstore which has all Chinese apps). If I download WhatsApp etc. from a browser, it just disappears and cannot launch. Only app I have is WeChat which is Chinese originally anyway.
Can anybody provide me with some help for downloading some apps like Whatsapp, YouTube, Instagram etc.? I've seen that people say you may have to rebrand and root the phone etc. but I'm not at all tech-savvy.
Thanks in advance.
Flatcaptain said:
Hi there all,
I recently received a Huawei Mate 10 as a gift from a Chinese citizen. The phone is manufactured and bought in China which means its region is locked as China. I have now returned to the UK but considering Google is forbidden in China, I have no Google PlayStore (Only the Huawei appstore which has all Chinese apps). If I download WhatsApp etc. from a browser, it just disappears and cannot launch. Only app I have is WeChat which is Chinese originally anyway.
Can anybody provide me with some help for downloading some apps like Whatsapp, YouTube, Instagram etc.? I've seen that people say you may have to rebrand and root the phone etc. but I'm not at all tech-savvy.
Thanks in advance.
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The best way is to rebrand you Mate 10 to the European or UK version. Follow this guide - > https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3716814
If you don't want to rebrand, you can just install Google play store and Google play services. Look on YouTube for guides how to install Play Store on a Chinese phone. A lot quicker, easier and safer than rebranding.
There seem to be a few variant of the ROM depending on the region. Major difference base on what everyone is saying there is that the Chinese rom is horrible and the global/UK rom is better.
Well I have a OPX China version coming this week. It was a decent deal that why i went for it instead of the other version. So how screwed am I?
Is the China version really crippled? Is there a way to at least make it similar to the global rom? I know google play need to be installed and some app needs colorOS apps need to be removed.
How about notification and ram management? And major difference compare to the global ROM? Thanks for any feed back.
People complained about not being able to add a custom launcher. But you could always use adb to remove the coloros launcher to force the device to use the custom launcher. Also, all global variants are exactly the same, there really is no distinction between them.
My GF is using chinese edition and I am using AU edition, and both of us are in US, so I think I am able to tell you something.
Chinese edition is really for China(I am a Chinese so I know it). It will be perfect in China, but a disaster anywhere else in the world. You can always install google play in the original store and also uninstall some stock software and replace the launcher with adb. But three things are hard to change:
1. The background task is limited to 5.
2. Only the white listed app can auto start, other than the app in the list, only 5 are allowed.
3. G assistant can't work well, and G feed for Nova launcher as well. You will never be able to use ok google or hey google.
And for global version. The background management is worse than what I did with Brevent. And there is no great animation when you do super vooc charge. Other things are perfect.
Oppo is working on allowing bl unlock and Wuxianlin bet her own weibo account for it, so you will be able to flash global version soon.
Thank you for the great input!
I guess the China version is really crippled
Can you change the texting app to 3rd party and/mms like textra?
Whats the point of the 8gig of ram if they won't utilize it.
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I keep thinking that if someone can find the variant identifiers in the roms we can make the phone think the international or eu rom is the Chinese one and spoof it into allowing it to install.
haotingliu1990 said:
My GF is using chinese edition and I am using AU edition, and both of us are in US, so I think I am able to tell you something.
Chinese edition is really for China(I am a Chinese so I know it). It will be perfect in China, but a disaster anywhere else in the world. You can always install google play in the original store and also uninstall some stock software and replace the launcher with adb. But three things are hard to change:
1. The background task is limited to 5.
2. Only the white listed app can auto start, other than the app in the list, only 5 are allowed.
3. G assistant can't work well, and G feed for Nova launcher as well. You will never be able to use ok google or hey google.
And for global version. The background management is worse than what I did with Brevent. And there is no great animation when you do super vooc charge. Other things are perfect.
Oppo is working on allowing bl unlock and Wuxianlin bet her own weibo account for it, so you will be able to flash global version soon.
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Thanks for that very useful. If I may ask couple of questions.
Can you please confirm global version doesn’t restrict notifications? You receive notifications as any other Android phone.
Can you get notifications on lock screen?
Default launcher is easy to change
riz157 said:
Thanks for that very useful. If I may ask couple of questions.
Can you please confirm global version doesn’t restrict notifications? You receive notifications as any other Android phone.
Can you get notifications on lock screen?
Default launcher is easy to change
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China restrict to 5
The global version it 9
Blame ColorOS.
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shinshoryuken said:
China restrict to 5
The global version it 9
Blame ColorOS.
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Global version limits it to 9 notifications!! Really nooo
Some say notifications aren’t limited but receive like any other normal android phone, is that not true?
True
lofty2304 said:
True
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That’s a relief as the whole reason me for getting rid of the Chinese version and buying the global version was due to the terrible restrictions .
riz157 said:
That’s a relief as the whole reason me for getting rid of the Chinese version and buying the global version was due to the terrible restrictions .
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I head otherwise...come join the telegram group. For you can have feedbacks from others.
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I head otherwise...come join the telegram group. For you can have feedbacks from others.
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How do I join that group?
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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Hello, if you don’t play Fortnite can you pm me the code for the wonder skin using the instructions below. Please!!! I’m a huge fan of the game and really want the skin.
Open up AppGallery. From there, click on the “Me” icon, and then on “Gift.” This should bring up a banner that has the Honor 20 Wonder outfit (a teal and purple colored girl) on it. Click the banner to copy its code.
cyawong69 said:
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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Did you ever get this resolved?
cyawong69 said:
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
bnwg said:
In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
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Incorrect! Even Honor 20 can use your way to have Google ready.
But Honor 20 Pro not!
Honor 20 Pro don't have any google framework preinstalled.
And even you manual install or use many of "Google Installer",
All not work.
You may check huawei's official forum,, more then 100+ post complain about this.
It's just wont work.
Ask huawei's customer service, they say "maybe Google Service will support later, but no promise"
leedashone said:
Incorrect! Even Honor 20 can use your way to have Google ready.
But Honor 20 Pro not!
Honor 20 Pro don't have any google framework preinstalled.
And even you manual install or use many of "Google Installer",
All not work.
You may check huawei's official forum,, more then 100+ post complain about this.
It's just wont work.
Ask huawei's customer service, they say "maybe Google Service will support later, but no promise"
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https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-20-pro-google-play-certification/
bnwg said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-20-pro-google-play-certification/
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Yes but not yet. and even Huawei don't guarantee current China version will get update.
bnwg said:
In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
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This I know as I am using the honor v20 currently. What I mean is for the Honor 20 Pro which is still lacking the Google framework etc.
MixEvo said:
Did you ever get this resolved?
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NO..
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
Zhang01 said:
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
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Hi, I have the same issue. Im from Spain but I live in Panama. 8th August the Honor 20 Pro will be launched in some other countries like Pakistan. I hope we can solve it then.
Hi! Google Play Service are supported on Honor 20pro now!!
Please upgrade to version 9.1.0.139 and install Play Store on Huawei App Store. Enojy!
ps1: If you already install some Google apps or Service, remove it first!
ps2: If your live in region which not ready to push 139, use follow method to got update:
Open the HiCare app, Log in ( Select country/region > Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Notice)
Select "Update", "Request update", "Apply", then Checking for new system update.....
leedashone said:
Hi! Google Play Service are supported on Honor 20pro now!!
Please upgrade to version 9.1.0.139 and install Play Store on Huawei App Store. Enojy!
ps1: If you already install some Google apps or Service, remove it first!
ps2: If your live in region which not ready to push 139, use follow method to got update:
Open the HiCare app, Log in ( Select country/region > Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Notice)
Select "Update", "Request update", "Apply", then Checking for new system update.....
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Great!!
I updated to version 139 and now is working everything from Google.
I did what you says, change the region to China, with the Spain region didn't appear the update.
Zhang01 said:
Great!!
I updated to version 139 and now is working everything from Google.
I did what you says, change the region to China, with the Spain region didn't appear the update.
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Hi, I can not see the update. I have tried many time changing the region in hicare also in appgallery. Can someone explain it to me better? Thanks
adiaznar said:
Hi, I can not see the update. I have tried many time changing the region in hicare also in appgallery. Can someone explain it to me better? Thanks
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I used HiCare and used "requested update" from HiCare, not from adjust-->update. After that the update appear in adjust-->update. When you download the update says you only can use the update in the next 60 days.
Zhang01 said:
I used HiCare and used "requested update" from HiCare, not from adjust-->update. After that the update appear in adjust-->update. When you download the update says you only can use the update in the next 60 days.
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Thanks. I did it and now works fine!
Zhang01 said:
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
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Honor 20 pro support Google Service since firmware 139, please upgrade to 139.
Detail info click here
And, flash firmware without boot loader unlock is not possible.
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