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Hey all,
The US variant of the Nokia 1520 has LTE band 4 locked. I was wondering if there is any way to unlock it. The global variant does not have band 4 sadly. If anyone can shed some light on this it would help me greatly :3
Thanks all
Spoon
SoaringSpoon said:
Hey all,
The US variant of the Nokia 1520 has LTE band 4 locked. I was wondering if there is any way to unlock it. The global variant does not have band 4 sadly. If anyone can shed some light on this it would help me greatly :3
Thanks all
Spoon
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Hi there are a few different global version the RM 938 has the all the bands for US carriers and most international places. It's a rare one to find though. New egg has it. Do a search for 1520.3. Not sure how long they will last as the yellow has already sold out. They have just the black and the white versions left.
If there is a product variant that supports it, you can flash it via the Nokia Care Suite (Previous post indicates that there is)....good luck!
Hi guys, according to GSMarena it will be available from 300 $, where can I find it for that price?
On xiaomis chinese site and can only be bought in china. Otherwise expect around 400 dollars for quite som time.
cant wait to get this available in the philippines.. nice specs ... too lovely...
Just pre-ordered my Mi5 Pro through ibougou.com cannot wait for it to arrive counting down the days.
Snicholls said:
Just pre-ordered my Mi5 Pro through ibougou.com cannot wait for it to arrive counting down the days.
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Not sure I actually believe their price. They usually do this to get people to order and then email saying it was a mistake
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Best site to purchase for india?
Any suggestion
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These may also be places to purchase:
http://shop.gizchina.com/
http://www.honorbuy.com/
http://hotmid.com/
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/311331
http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/mymobiletrade
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/342812
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/1153179
Cheapest I have found: https://www.ibuygou.com/p-xiaomi-mi5-qualcomm-snapdragon-820-215ghz-4gb-ram-128gb-rom-7315.html
check this : http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_294071.html a friend of mine preordered one (not this but 128GB)
Is the IBuyGou Duty Insurance something to trust? Just wondering if you will get your money back if you have to pay VAT or duty for it... Since it'll be around 130$ for me extra if they won't pay it back.
Where can I buy the pro version in Hong Kong?
seems it's gone from aliexpress pretty much on all vendor shops. wonder what's wrong...
If you live in SEA, den it is easier to get it for sure.
I think most important is if their bands are compatible with most European countries...
Do they usually release and international version of their flagships or not really?
Hgneto said:
I think most important is if their bands are compatible with most European countries...
Do they usually release and international version of their flagships or not really?
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The bands don't change, it just has a different variation of the ROM
venturizhou said:
The bands don't change, it just has a different variation of the ROM
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Okok, thanks!
People who buy Chinese phones like Xiaomi, usually get the Chinese version and install Google play or they wait for the international version?
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Doesn't really matter, if you get the Chinese variant you can always flash the international version of the rom, although their unlock bootloader process is a bit cumbersome. If you want it on the Chinese ROM it's not just the matter of installing Google Play, you are missing Google Services Framework so you need to get that first.
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Doesn't really matter, if you get the Chinese variant you can always flash the international version of the rom, although their unlock bootloader process is a bit cumbersome. If you want it on the Chinese ROM it's not just the matter of installing Google Play, you are missing Google Services Framework so you need to get that first.
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What if I buy the chinese version then apply for boatload unlock, then download international official ROM with google services framework?
I've been looking around to try and find out if it's available and can be used in Canada. I found the Canadian site http://xiaomi-mi.ca/ that claims to be an official Xiaomi site but every phone on there has a 5 star rating so I find this very suspect... I'm also not clear on the whole band thing as some companies discuss them as Band 1, band 2 and so on, and some use 1700/2100 MHz and so on. According to http://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_mi_5-6948.php the 1700/2100 band for LTE is covered.. I think it should work no problem if I read this all correctly.
https://tradingshenzhen.com/mi5/513-xiaomi-mi5-4gb-2-15ghz.html
so i am using galaxy note 5 currently, and now i decided to buy OP3T as it has a lot of customization + NetHunter.
i am deciding to buy 128GB version of OP3T. and want to ask some questions if anyone can answer them.
1. how good is this phone's camera comparing to Samsung Note 5 ? (specially in dark) on gsmarena it looks better than note 5, but how is it in real life if anyone has compared the two?
2. any special model of 3T to avoid or to look for? for the best of xda support?
3. any special bootloader/firmware to avoid ? like sometimes its better to buy the oldest bootloader for highest support on xda. and sometimes it doesn't matter if device's dev are very active in supporting latest firmwares?
4. as i always stayed on samsung phones, it gives a good code *#0*# to test all functions of phone. is there anything i can use to test OP3T when buying?
and others that you can think of suggesting me? so i don't regret after buying something i shouldn't have?
thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
1) Camera is decent esp with the google camera port with HDR+
2) all models are the same. Just make sure you get the one for your region (proper bands)
3) all software versions give you the ability to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery
4) not sure
4) *#808#
https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-hardware-diagnostic-tests/
bunu said:
1) Camera is decent esp with the google camera port with HDR+
2) all models are the same. Just make sure you get the one for your region (proper bands)
3) all software versions give you the ability to unlock the bootloader and flash a custom recovery
4) not sure
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Not all models are the same.
For European users and better coverage of bands, model 3003 is recommended.
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Not all models are the same.
For European users and better coverage of bands, model 3003 is recommended.
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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They're physically the same, only difference is in the band locking configuration files in the encrypted partition.
But yes, you should of course choose the one that comes with the most suited bands for your region (A3000 for US, A3003 for EU/international and A3010 for Asia).
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They're physically the same, only difference is in the band locking configuration files in the encrypted partition.
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So, you are claiming that a 3010 can be flashed to 3003 and vice versa?
Any links that back up this claim?
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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So, you are claiming that a 3010 can be flashed to 3003 and vice versa?
Any links that back up this claim?
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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If it weren't for the fact that the band locking is in an encrypted partition which is factory programed and not affected by any ROM flashing, we could if it wasn't for the encryption.
The reason why certain bands can't be active on phones in certain regions had to do with those bands being used by for example the army/govermental agencies, so they're not allowed to make a phone be able to use all bands all over the world.
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so i am using galaxy note 5 currently, and now i decided to buy OP3T as it has a lot of customization + NetHunter.
i am deciding to buy 128GB version of OP3T. and want to ask some questions if anyone can answer them.
1. how good is this phone's camera comparing to Samsung Note 5 ? (specially in dark) on gsmarena it looks better than note 5, but how is it in real life if anyone has compared the two?
2. any special model of 3T to avoid or to look for? for the best of xda support?
3. any special bootloader/firmware to avoid ? like sometimes its better to buy the oldest bootloader for highest support on xda. and sometimes it doesn't matter if device's dev are very active in supporting latest firmwares?
4. as i always stayed on samsung phones, it gives a good code *#0*# to test all functions of phone. is there anything i can use to test OP3T when buying?
and others that you can think of suggesting me? so i don't regret after buying something i shouldn't have?
thanks in advance :fingers-crossed:
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1) Haven't owned one, but claim that they are pretty even
2) All are the same
3) None are to avoid I'd say. You can always change the firmware the way you want it anyway
4) Just have a second with that and feel yourself how beastly the device is
thank you so much for all of your replies.
so i am from Pakistan, my OMC/CSC is PAK,
on gsmarena there are only two models, Global and USA, i suppose i should buy Global?
Mr.LOVER said:
thank you so much for all of your replies.
so i am from Pakistan, my OMC/CSC is PAK,
on gsmarena there are only two models, Global and USA, i suppose i should buy Global?
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Most probably Global is A3003, so yes.
Mr.LOVER said:
thank you so much for all of your replies.
so i am from Pakistan, my OMC/CSC is PAK,
on gsmarena there are only two models, Global and USA, i suppose i should buy Global?
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Model 3003 is for Europe, the Middle East and Africa
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
Mr.LOVER said:
thank you so much for all of your replies.
so i am from Pakistan, my OMC/CSC is PAK,
on gsmarena there are only two models, Global and USA, i suppose i should buy Global?
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https://willmyphonework.net/
Mr.LOVER said:
thank you so much for all of your replies.
so i am from Pakistan, my OMC/CSC is PAK,
on gsmarena there are only two models, Global and USA, i suppose i should buy Global?
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Hi, I'm from Pakistan as well and I'm using Oneplus3T Asia variant (A3010) which is working perfectly for me. Global/Eu variant might be compatible with only a few networks and bands over here so I recommend you buy A3010 version.
DemonDroid_97 said:
Hi, I'm from Pakistan as well and I'm using Oneplus3T Asia variant (A3010) which is working perfectly for me. Global/Eu variant might be compatible with only a few networks and bands over here so I recommend you buy A3010 version.
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give me yours or exchange with my note 5 :fingers-crossed:
i'm from LHR too.
i never understood correctly what is that frequencies of Paki networks, always confused.
i use ufone and zong.
have you tried NetHunter on your version? what is that version? global or europe/asia? i only see two models on gsmarena. are there more?
by any chance is that not a korean / chinese ?
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give me yours or exchange with my note 5 :fingers-crossed:
i'm from LHR too.
i never understood correctly what is that frequencies of Paki networks, always confused.
i use ufone and zong.
have you tried NetHunter on your version? what is that version? global or europe/asia? i only see two models on gsmarena. are there more?
by any chance is that not a korean / chinese ?
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I will only ever exchange my 3T for a newer 3T
You can find all the bands supported by all the networks in Pakistan over at Wikipedia. In your case, ufone and zong should work fine on the A3010/China variant just like me.
There are in fact 3 variants of the OP3T based on different regions. All three have the same hardware apart from the frequency bands obviously.
A3000 (US model)
A3003 (EU/Asia)
A3010 (China)
The global version listed on GSM is the A3003. Both A3003 and A3010 will work fine on your networks. Btw where are you buying from?
As for Kali Nethunter, I have never personally used it. However, it does not matter which variant of the phone you have, it will work on all of them in the same way just as almost all mods and custom roms work universally on all versions.
ok so i bought OP3T A3003 128GB. all bands i wanted are working on it. and im very happy.
its on Android 7.1.1 already.
now i want to root it and install twrp.
any recommendations?
after used samsung odin mode. i dont know what mode op3t has if anything goes wrong (soft brick) to restore official firmware?
also because i don't currently have internet so i have to go to a friend to download stuff. please recommend all the tools i require to unbrick my device if something goes wrong and i dont have internet.
thanks
Mr.LOVER said:
ok so i bought OP3T A3003 128GB. all bands i wanted are working on it. and im very happy.
its on Android 7.1.1 already.
now i want to root it and install twrp.
any recommendations?
after used samsung odin mode. i dont know what mode op3t has if anything goes wrong (soft brick) to restore official firmware?
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Just follow this guide.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...oader-install-custom-recovery-and-root.64487/
Worked fine for my 3003 1 month ago
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RASTAVIPER said:
Just follow this guide.
https://forums.oneplus.net/threads/...oader-install-custom-recovery-and-root.64487/
Worked fine for my 3003 1 month ago
Unleashed by ONEPLUS 3T rooted
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why i keep seeing that screen on when i start phone. it says your device has been unlocked ans can't be trusted.
it started after i unlocked bootloader.
how can i get rid of that? it says if u want to not see this screen then lock bootloader. so if i lock bootloader will my root and recovery remain?
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why i keep seeing that screen on when i start phone. it says your device has been unlocked ans can't be trusted.
it started after i unlocked bootloader.
how can i get rid of that? it says if u want to not see this screen then lock bootloader. so if i lock bootloader will my root and recovery remain?
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This has already been answered many times in this forum. Search and you will find.
Hi Guys,
reffering to the below blog the Mi9 China version supports LTE Band 20
https://www.chinamobilemag.de/news/xiaomi-mi-9-china-band-20-lte.html
That would be pretty cool so european users can buy a chinese Explorer Edition or the 8/256 GB China versions too without lacking Band 20 Support.
I have just bought China version one yesterday, hoping to support B20, but surprise me it seems not having B20.
I refer to Mi website itself does not support B20,
China version: https://www.mi.com/mi9/specs/
Global version: https://www.mi.com/global/mi9/specs/
Without a proper screenshot of Network cell info application with band 20 working, i don't trust him.
how we can check this?
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how we can check this?
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Someone with the Chinese device would have to download LTE discovery from the Play Store & see if the mast they connect to supports band 20, & see if they connect to it..
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Flash-User said:
Hi Guys,
reffering to the below blog the Mi9 China version supports LTE Band 20
https://www.chinamobilemag.de/news/xiaomi-mi-9-china-band-20-lte.html
That would be pretty cool so european users can buy a chinese Explorer Edition or the 8/256 GB China versions too without lacking Band 20 Support.
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I think you need to change the title, all information we have so far suggests that it doesn't support Band 20, including Xiaomi's official website.
The 2 latest devices from them, Pocophone & Mix 3 both have hardware locked Band's so it seems flashing Global would be useless too.
I think the blog is wrong...
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how we can check this?
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only having the phone in hand (8GB version at this point, since it's the only difference from other users with 6GB and B20 LTE not working) and under B20 only network coverage.
IronFly said:
only having the phone in hand (8GB version at this point, since it's the only difference from other users with 6GB and B20 LTE not working) and under B20 only network coverage.
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i have chinese 8gb 128gb model..
Vihru said:
i have chinese 8gb 128gb model..
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What country are you in?
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
What country are you in?
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Finland..
Vihru said:
Finland..
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You could try this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Not sure if your carrier supports Band 20 or not, this is something you'd have to find out from them I believe, or Google.
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You could try this app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.simplyadvanced.ltediscovery
Not sure if your carrier supports Band 20 or not, this is something you'd have to find out from them I believe, or Google.
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that app dont work, maybe need root or something.
i know my carrier support b20 (800mhz).
Vihru said:
that app dont work, maybe need root or something.
i know my carrier support b20 (800mhz).
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You don't need root, as long as you give it permissions it will work fine
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You don't need root, as long as you give it permissions it will work fine
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it dont show band... just unknown.. not working.
Vihru said:
it dont show band... just unknown.. not working.
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Screenshot?
TheInfiniteAndroid said:
Screenshot?
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here
Try this one
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wilysis.cellinfolite
you can use Cellular-Z from Playstore.
it shows the network you are currently connected to at the top and all other networks that your phone detects at the bottom.
you can also switch between both sim cards (slots at the top)
for example in my screenshots it shows that I'm currently using a band 20 network. and there are some others in the area.
both suggested apps are similar but I find cellular z to be more user friendly.
as a side note: I have a Redme note 5 (china) variant that does not have Band 20. the same phone is able to connect to LTE network where I live but it uses a different cell tower B3. you should check your providers cell tower map to see if there are any band 20s in your area.
Vihru said:
that app dont work, maybe need root or something.
i know my carrier support b20 (800mhz).
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Hi,
What kind type ROM do you use?
Global or original Chines?
lacika888 said:
Hi,
What kind type ROM do you use?
Global or original Chines?
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orginal chinese because cant flash yet any other. locked bootloader
B!GBOY said:
for example in my screenshots it shows that I'm currently using a band 20 network. and there are some others in the area.
both suggested apps are similar but I find cellular z to be more user friendly.
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is yours a Mi 9 8GB or the screenshot is just for reference?
I'm considering getting a ROG 2 and would appreciate any input as to the best variant to use here in the UK.
Advice from UK users that have the ROG 2 in particular.
I'm currently on Three network, using a Huawei P30 Pro. The lack of b/l unlock and rooting is quite frustrating so I'm looking at the ROG 2.
Cheers
rubiicon59 said:
I'm considering getting a ROG 2 and would appreciate any input as to the best variant to use here in the UK.
Advice from UK users that have the ROG 2 in particular.
I'm currently on Three network, using a Huawei P30 Pro. The lack of b/l unlock and rooting is quite frustrating so I'm looking at the ROG 2.
Cheers
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Well if ur on 3 network, I'm pretty sure they use band 20 for lte. So don't go for a Tencent version, they don't have b20. You might have to bite the bullet and buy UK version. Tho, I'm still not sure if this has b20, you'll need to check
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Well if ur on 3 network, I'm pretty sure they use band 20 for lte. So don't go for a Tencent version, they don't have b20. You might have to bite the bullet and buy UK version. Tho, I'm still not sure if this has b20, you'll need to check
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I have the 512gb global version bought from ASUS UK and can confirm that it has band 20 LTE. The only issue you will have is that to access the band 20 on 3 you have to have a voLTE enabled device which the ROG 2 isn't unfortunately
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I have the 512gb global version bought from ASUS UK and can confirm that it has band 20 LTE. The only issue you will have is that to access the band 20 on 3 you have to have a voLTE enabled device which the ROG 2 isn't unfortunately
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Ahh ok, thanks for the informative post. Have you tried the guide to enabling Volte?
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Ahh ok, thanks for the informative post. Have you tried the guide to enabling Volte?
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No I haven't tried that as I believe it requires rooting the phone and I've never done that before. I would like to get voLTE working though so might give it a try soon.
Thanks to the posters above.
Tbh I thought there would have been more advice from UK users, this forum is much more active than the one for my Huawei P30 Pro.
Maybe there will be a little more input now I've bumped this thread.
Cheers