Ordered my 6GB/128GB... - Huawei Mate 10 Guides, News, & Discussion

After much deliberation - I've ordered my Mate 10 6GB/128GB. (5th Nov) :laugh:
I hesitated as it's a lot of money - but I've ordered it from Giztop where it was £615+£22 DHL. However, if you signup to their newsletter, you get a discount code of 2%. So full price with postage is £624.99 or $842.41 (although Google tells me this is more like £643)
Giztop don't rebrand, but they appear to install Google services.
Should I want to rebrand - and I probably will, getting the bootloader code from Huawei looks fairly straightforward and then I can use FunkyHuawei's method to rebrand to Asia as I have a couple credits to use.
I'll update when I get the tracking number and when the phone hits my hands. Plus if I encounter any f**king import fees, but Giztop state they declare low value to avoid this.

white43 said:
After much deliberation - I've ordered my Mate 10 6GB/128GB. (5th Nov) :laugh:
I hesitated as it's a lot of money - but I've ordered it from Giztop where it was £615+£22 DHL. However, if you signup to their newsletter, you get a discount code of 2%. So full price with postage is £624.99 or $842.41 (although Google tells me this is more like £643)
Giztop don't rebrand, but they appear to install Google services.
Should I want to rebrand - and I probably will, getting the bootloader code from Huawei looks fairly straightforward and then I can use FunkyHuawei's method to rebrand to Asia as I have a couple credits to use.
I'll update when I get the tracking number and when the phone hits my hands. Plus if I encounter any f**king import fees, but Giztop state they declare low value to avoid this.
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You used Giztop before? How do you rate them? Are they like Amazon and aliexpress? I might get the pro too as its better on battery it seems. Have the one you're getting already. Bought from wonda mobile. Next day delivered from Hong Kong! Next.... Day!

lawtq said:
You used Giztop before? How do you rate them? Are they like Amazon and aliexpress? I might get the pro too as its better on battery it seems. Have the one you're getting already. Bought from wonda mobile. Next day delivered from Hong Kong! Next.... Day!
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Never used Giztop before. Someone else here did and got no issues. Paid via Paypal for the protection offered. They're not like Amazon or Aliexpress. More like Wonda. But they were significantly cheaper than Wonda.
I'm not interested in the Pro as it doesn't have the 2K screen which I like to use with Daydream.

I received a tracking number this morning. So that's less than a couple days.

I just ordered the pro blue 6gb/128gb from giztop on Friday. I'm not expecting to get it for a couple of weeks seeing how it's not out yet even though they emailed me stating they might send it this week and their website states it is in stock which is the reason I originally bought from them.

does anyone know, is it possible to buy ALP-AL100 Mate 10 6/128 in Taiwan? in offline shop
or does not make sense inasmuch as online with global shipping will be cheaper anyway?

Right, so I have the Mate 10 in my hands and have had for about 14 hours.
Phone ordered 5th Nov and I had TNT tracking on the 7th. Phone arrived on 10th in the UK. Giztop marked it as worth $58. So no customs charges.
Big surprise? Already running L29 C636!!
Checked for update and got 115 straight away OTA.
So impressed with Giztop there. I was dubious after a couple poor reviews I found and what seemed to be no response to emails. Then they did.
You get the same package as Wonda, but for cheaper
Comes with a well fitted gel case. Mate 9 Pro came with an ill fitting plastic one that allowed grit inside and scratched the back of it
As for the Mate 10. Nice bit of kit. Not sure the screen is as nice as my Mate 9 Pro. Still finding my way around Emui 8, which is a little different to 5. My Tesco banking app doesn't work. Tells me not compatible with this device.
Mate 9 Pro also had the ability to turn on a general dark theme in battery settings. Not available here, maybe only Pro models.
No separate SD card holder. Dual SIM or single and SD card.
Can't get the single home button navigation to work very well, so using on screen buttons, which, for a screen this size, doesn't matter
No crashing, very stable.
Not tried the cameras yet, but they're virtually the same as Mate 9 Pro anyway.
Will be interested to link to a monitor.

white43 said:
Right, so I have the Mate 10 in my hands and have had for about 14 hours.
Phone ordered 5th Nov and I had TNT tracking on the 7th. Phone arrived on 10th in the UK. Giztop marked it as worth $58. So no customs charges.
Big surprise? Already running L29 C636!!
Checked for update and got 115 straight away OTA.
So impressed with Giztop there. I was dubious after a couple poor reviews I found and what seemed to be no response to emails. Then they did.
You get the same package as Wonda, but for cheaper
Comes with a well fitted gel case. Mate 9 Pro came with an ill fitting plastic one that allowed grit inside and scratched the back of it
As for the Mate 10. Nice bit of kit. Not sure the screen is as nice as my Mate 9 Pro. Still finding my way around Emui 8, which is a little different to 5. My Tesco banking app doesn't work. Tells me not compatible with this device.
Mate 9 Pro also had the ability to turn on a general dark theme in battery settings. Not available here, maybe only Pro models.
No separate SD card holder. Dual SIM or single and SD card.
Can't get the single home button navigation to work very well, so using on screen buttons, which, for a screen this size, doesn't matter
No crashing, very stable.
Not tried the cameras yet, but they're virtually the same as Mate 9 Pro anyway.
Will be interested to link to a monitor.
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Surprised about the single home button not working so well for you. Others have mentioned it as a key difference between the pro and non-pro version. Franky it was one of the big reasons why I was leaning towards the non pro version.
What's been the problem for you?
Thanks.

Great that they rebranded yours. Mine came in with 00 with GP installed. Took a bit to hide all the Chinese stuff. IMO desktop mode is pretty good. Not I7 gtx 970 good but beats the hell out of Dex. I'm still on 113 and reception is a little weak. If no update in a month will see Funky. How are you liking yours so far? That K970 pretty fast isn't it.

white43 said:
Right, so I have the Mate 10 in my hands and have had for about 14 hours.
Phone ordered 5th Nov and I had TNT tracking on the 7th. Phone arrived on 10th in the UK. Giztop marked it as worth $58. So no customs charges.
Big surprise? Already running L29 C636!!
Checked for update and got 115 straight away OTA.
So impressed with Giztop there. I was dubious after a couple poor reviews I found and what seemed to be no response to emails. Then they did.
You get the same package as Wonda, but for cheaper
Comes with a well fitted gel case. Mate 9 Pro came with an ill fitting plastic one that allowed grit inside and scratched the back of it
As for the Mate 10. Nice bit of kit. Not sure the screen is as nice as my Mate 9 Pro. Still finding my way around Emui 8, which is a little different to 5. My Tesco banking app doesn't work. Tells me not compatible with this device.
Mate 9 Pro also had the ability to turn on a general dark theme in battery settings. Not available here, maybe only Pro models.
No separate SD card holder. Dual SIM or single and SD card.
Can't get the single home button navigation to work very well, so using on screen buttons, which, for a screen this size, doesn't matter
No crashing, very stable.
Not tried the cameras yet, but they're virtually the same as Mate 9 Pro anyway.
Will be interested to link to a monitor.
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Hi can you please let me know are you in the UK? I ask because I also have the rebranded mate 10 like you and you said you got an OTA. Which build number are you on now?

Pr20 said:
Surprised about the single home button not working so well for you. Others have mentioned it as a key difference between the pro and non-pro version. Franky it was one of the big reasons why I was leaning towards the non pro version.
What's been the problem for you?
Thanks.
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I turned it on and it didn't seem that responsive to me. I only used for ten minutes and couldn't really get on with it. Perhaps I was doing it wrong?
ramheer said:
Hi can you please let me know are you in the UK? I ask because I also have the rebranded mate 10 like you and you said you got an OTA. Which build number are you on now?
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Yes in the UK.
Build:
ALP-L29 8.0.0.115 (C636)
I was expecting it to be rebranded. Out of the box it was running 103, I checked for updates and it went to 115. Not sure if 118 is the latest to install? (What firmware finder says...but it's only looking for ALP.

white43 said:
I turned it on and it didn't seem that responsive to me. I only used for ten minutes and couldn't really get on with it. Perhaps I was doing it wrong?
Yes in the UK.
Build:
ALP-L29 8.0.0.115 (C636)
I was expecting it to be rebranded. Out of the box it was running 103, I checked for updates and it went to 115. Not sure if 118 is the latest to install? (What firmware finder says...but it's only looking for ALP.
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Do you have your Google feed / cards working when you swipe from the left of your home screen.?

ramheer said:
Do you have your Google feed / cards working when you swipe from the left of your home screen.?
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No, Hiboard. Which I disabled.

ramheer said:
Do you have your Google feed / cards working when you swipe from the left of your home screen.?
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I have Google feed, disabled it though. And dual sim functionality all working after rebrand to ALP-L09C432

lawtq said:
I have Google feed, disabled it though. And dual sim functionality all working after rebrand to ALP-L09C432
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Isn't the Google feed on the left pointless if you can access the same Google Feed with an upwards swipe of the fingerprint sensor?

lawtq said:
I have Google feed, disabled it though. And dual sim functionality all working after rebrand to ALP-L09C432
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I can't remember buddy - was it you I had the conversation with - rebranding to European rom on 6GB/128GB was fine and all dual sim worked?

white43 said:
I can't remember buddy - was it you I had the conversation with - rebranding to European rom on 6GB/128GB was fine and all dual sim worked?
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Lol I can't remember either but yes it'll all be fine dual sim wise.

tboy2000 said:
Isn't the Google feed on the left pointless if you can access the same Google Feed with an upwards swipe of the fingerprint sensor?
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That gets me to Google assistant. Not Google Now.

white43 said:
That gets me to Google assistant. Not Google Now.
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Ah you have to make English US Virgin Islands your default language to disable Google Assistant and get Google Now feed. I hate Google assistant so now have Google Now feed when I swipe up from Finger Print sensor.

lawtq said:
Lol I can't remember either but yes it'll all be fine dual sim wise.
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Did you use Funky Huawei method to rebrand? I do have my bootloader unlock code.

Related

Any news on the release date?

Just wondered if anyone has any info on when we can expect the P9+ to hit the stores in the EU? I keep asking local vendors but they don't seem to have any information yet. Holding out for the P9+ as I reckon it'll be worth it over the P9, but I'm so desperate for a new phone I may cave and get the P9 instead!
I was in the Shanghai store today and maybe this weekend here in china. Apr 30-May 1 Probably won't hit Europe for another couple weeks. I already prepaid but I don't know where I am in the queue. If not they told me next batch here is a few weeks after that. I'll see if I can get it.. ??.
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The lack of information is starting to annoy me now. If I could get the 64Gb version of the P9 I'd opt for that, but the UK seems only to be getting the 32Gb version and I'm reluctant to go down the grey import route.
Between 10 and 20 may, in that time V8 gets announced.
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Between 10 and 20 may, in that time V8 gets announced.
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I hope so, I saw 20th May mentioned at the time of release. I can certainly wait that long, just hope it pops up websites for pre-order sooner rather than later!
Got the phone on April 30th Chinese 128Gb version. The chinese 64Gb version doesn't have the pressure touch feature. 128Gb was 4388rmb. Installed all gapps once I got home just fine.
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in switzerland they say 10th may, so it should be free to buy in this timeframe.
dkionline said:
in switzerland they say 10th may, so it should be free to buy in this timeframe.
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do you have any source for that? Thank you!
Huawei Honor V8 announced today
There is now an interesting alternative to the P9 Plus from Huawei itself...
Honor V8:
5.7-inch Quad HD display, 4/64GB, Kirin 950, dual 12MP cam, dual SIM
Cheaper than P9 Plus.
Orders in China start May 17th
http://www.fonearena.com/blog/18436...play-4gb-ram-dual-12mp-cameras-announced.html
Hello.
I am from Germany. My Huawei P9 plus was sent to me today. It will arrive tomorrow or next week at Tuesday.
So here in Germany you can buy it. Price: 661 Euro.
I had P9 for 2 days and Mate 8 for 2 month. The P9 was too small. But the camera was so excellent that I decided to buy the P9 plus. I hope this was a good decision ?
Sorry for my bad English. I hope you can understand me.
maierbosch said:
Hello.
I am from Germany. My Huawei P9 plus was sent to me today. It will arrive tomorrow or next week at Tuesday.
So here in Germany you can buy it. Price: 661 Euro.
I had P9 for 2 days and Mate 8 for 2 month. The P9 was too small. But the camera was so excellent that I decided to buy the P9 plus. I hope this was a good decision
Sorry for my bad English. I hope you can understand me.
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Do you have a link to the website from where you bought it?
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Do you have a link to the website from where you bought it?
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Yes, of course. www.o2.de
See screenshot
It will be locked to O2?
scook94 said:
It will be locked to O2?
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No, not locked. Maybe O2 Firmware. I will get it today an can report later.
Hello.
Handy arrived a few hours ago. I'm really fascinated about this device. Feels much faster than Mate 8.
No O2 firmware. Everything original Huawei.
Double speaker are not as expected. The single speaker in Mate 8 is way better. Camera is fantastic. Display is very nice.
What do you want to know else?
maierbosch said:
Hello.
Handy arrived a few hours ago. I'm really fascinated about this device. Feels much faster than Mate 8.
No O2 firmware. Everything original Huawei.
Double speaker are not as expected. The single speaker in Mate 8 is way better. Camera is fantastic. Display is very nice.
What do you want to know else?
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Can you confirn it's not "network locked" and it will work on networks other than 02?
Yes. IT IS NOT LOOKED!
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Yes. IT IS NOT LOOKED!
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Okay, sorry to keep going on about it, it's just that I believe the phones that O2 sell in the UK are locked to their network. I'll take a look at ordering one from Germany! Thanks!
No, no!!! It is ok. Some years ago it was almost the same in Germany. The handys from O2 always had firmware from O2. But now you will become unbranded hardware. There is no branding at all.
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What maybe will be interesting for people who are interested in buying a P9 plus: the notifications LED is NOT included in the speaker like P9 where you almost can't see it. The LED is extra on the left side next to the front camera. That is positive.

UK Release?

Has anyone got any idea if this will be available in the UK any time soon?
I've been wondering the same thing since they announced it.
Getting annoyed about the issue to be honest!
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kkh786 said:
I've been wondering the same thing since they announced it.
Getting annoyed about the issue to be honest!
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I've jumped ship...
I ordered the Huawei watch 2 from Amazon.
Releasing on 3rd may.
I have been checking very website I can think of since 10th FEB when LG said it was coming to the UK 'in the coming weeks'. Become a bit of an obession really now and it's driving me mad!!. Considered ordering from he US but works out very expensive. Tempted just to go for the Huawei watch but don't like it as much as the LG. I've live chatted and called LG, LG newsroom, AT&T, LG press team UK, Best BUY US, Google wear team and still no solid answer. Come on LG release it in the UK!!!
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I have been checking very website I can think of since 10th FEB when LG said it was coming to the UK 'in the coming weeks'. Become a bit of an obession really now and it's driving me mad!!. Considered ordering from he US but works out very expensive. Tempted just to go for the Huawei watch but don't like it as much as the LG. I've live chatted and called LG, LG newsroom, AT&T, LG press team UK, Best BUY US, Google wear team and still no solid answer. Come on LG release it in the UK!!!
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Hehe you and me both!!
I'm still checking but I've pre ordered the Huawei. Being delivered on Wednesday.
If I don't like it and LG releases in 30 days then happy days.
They're also giving away free wireless headphones as well with the pre order.
Got mine!
I got sick of waiting, tried some American resellers who all say the watch is unavailable in America so it seems it's a worldwide issue.
I managed to find a supplier on eBay, shipping directly from Korea. Paypal charged me a stupid conversion rate but I thought it was still worth paying £400 plus £88 import duty. It arrived five days later and I have to say, it well worth waiting for!
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I got sick of waiting, tried some American resellers who all say the watch is unavailable in America so it seems it's a worldwide issue.
I managed to find a supplier on eBay, shipping directly from Korea. Paypal charged me a stupid conversion rate but I thought it was still worth paying £400 plus £88 import duty. It arrived five days later and I have to say, it well worth waiting for!
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Got my Huawei watch today.
It's very nice but I'm thinking the screen is a tad too small.
It would have been nice had the bezels rotated but well worth the money..
philwaud said:
I got sick of waiting, tried some American resellers who all say the watch is unavailable in America so it seems it's a worldwide issue.
I managed to find a supplier on eBay, shipping directly from Korea. Paypal charged me a stupid conversion rate but I thought it was still worth paying £400 plus £88 import duty. It arrived five days later and I have to say, it well worth waiting for!
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Which model did you get specifically and how is your GSM reception (assuming you tried putting SIM into it)? I'm asking, because these US-watches does not seem to support all GSM bands here in europe.
The titanium one, its unlocked but im waiting fot o2 to send the right sim.
philwaud said:
The titanium one, its unlocked but im waiting fot o2 to send the right sim.
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I've just brought back to the UK from the USA the AT&T version.
Great watch, works very well taking and making calls when linked via Bluetooth to my phone.
However, I've tried various nano SIM cards inside it, but with no success so far.
I don't think it is SIM locked, for it does not say so when you insert the SIM, but when you look at the SIM status, it says 'out of service' but does list the phone number/voicemail number/AP etc so again indicates that it is unlocked.
So far I've tried EE, Three, and giffgaff sims.
Looking at the frequency compatibility it should work on either 2G or 3G, but not LTE (I realise that), and you can select 3G instead of LTE on the watch menu.
It is not a deal breaker for me, but it would be 'nice' if I can use it independently with its own SIM, if required.
Did you get yours working?
Thanks,
Mike.
But wouldn't that mean that you can use it with 3G network?
I'm thinking you might need to get at the apn settings, no idea how that would be done as I couldn't figure out any way to access them.
stag74 said:
I've just brought back to the UK from the USA the AT&T version.
Great watch, works very well taking and making calls when linked via Bluetooth to my phone.
However, I've tried various nano SIM cards inside it, but with no success so far.
I don't think it is SIM locked, for it does not say so when you insert the SIM, but when you look at the SIM status, it says 'out of service' but does list the phone number/voicemail number/AP etc so again indicates that it is unlocked.
So far I've tried EE, Three, and giffgaff sims.
Looking at the frequency compatibility it should work on either 2G or 3G, but not LTE (I realise that), and you can select 3G instead of LTE on the watch menu.
It is not a deal breaker for me, but it would be 'nice' if I can use it independently with its own SIM, if required.
Did you get yours working?
Thanks,
Mike.
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I'm looking to purchase the unlocked AT&T through Best BUY US and have it sent to me here in the UK. Did you get yours working on EE?
mattjenkins126 said:
I'm looking to purchase the unlocked AT&T through Best BUY US and have it sent to me here in the UK. Did you get yours working on EE?
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I am coming to the conclusion that the watch is not compatible in the UK/Europe and that the info on various web sites such as frequency check, stating that the watch is compatible with UK/European 2G/3G frequencies are incorrect (900/2100) and the watch is unfortunately limited to the US 2G/3G frequencies 850/1900. I'll have another go, but I'm not hopeful.
On the positive side, it does work very well when tethered to my smartphone, both for making calls and receiving them, the speaker on the watch is very loud and clear. Today I had my Sony Xperia Ultra tooked away in my jacketed pocket, and took several calls on the watch outside in a rally field while walking around outside.
The general quality of the watch is superb, its a solid chunk of stainless steel, very futuristic and clean cut, and the watch face is large and clear, with I believe one of the biggest diameter and the highest resolution, higher than the new TAG Connected 45 even, and that still does not have a speaker or heart rate monitor!
The other alternative is the new Huawei watch 2 if you really want a 3G/LTE watch in the UK. However reports are that the build quality is not a patch on the LG, the screen is smaller and lower resolution, and no rotating watch crown like the LG which works great.
Battery drain is not all doom and gloom either on the LG, i'm easily managing a full day no problem.
So in conclusion, i'm still happy.
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I am coming to the conclusion that the watch is not compatible in the UK/Europe and that the info on various web sites such as frequency check, stating that the watch is compatible with UK/European 2G/3G frequencies are incorrect (900/2100) and the watch is unfortunately limited to the US 2G/3G frequencies 850/1900. I'll have another go, but I'm not hopeful.
On the positive side, it does work very well when tethered to my smartphone, both for making calls and receiving them, the speaker on the watch is very loud and clear. Today I had my Sony Xperia Ultra tooked away in my jacketed pocket, and took several calls on the watch outside in a rally field while walking around outside.
The general quality of the watch is superb, its a solid chunk of stainless steel, very futuristic and clean cut, and the watch face is large and clear, with I believe one of the biggest diameter and the highest resolution, higher than the new TAG Connected 45 even, and that still does not have a speaker or heart rate monitor!
The other alternative is the new Huawei watch 2 if you really want a 3G/LTE watch in the UK. However reports are that the build quality is not a patch on the LG, the screen is smaller and lower resolution, and no rotating watch crown like the LG which works great.
Battery drain is not all doom and gloom either on the LG, i'm easily managing a full day no problem.
So in conclusion, i'm still happy.
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Nice to hear you're enjoying using it. Still waiting for a UK release, which could be a long way off yet. Tempted by the Huawei watch 2 on amazon just not as keen on it. ve the idea of the scrolling crown for navigation and really put off by the 1.2" screen. Trying to get any info on a UK release from any source is near on impossible. Keep us posted if you have any luck using the 3G or GSM frequencies.
What is the hold up? Not heard a word since the initial announcement! At this rate we won't even get the Style in the UK.
I was hoping to purchase as a gift in May. Not going to happen! Argh!
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kkh786 said:
What is the hold up? Not heard a word since the initial announcement! At this rate we won't even get the Style in the UK.
I was hoping to purchase as a gift in May. Not going to happen! Argh!
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Same here but as more as a gift to myself for my birthday at the end of May lol!! Mobilefun have it for preorder and have indicated in previous correspondance with them that it could come at the end of the month. I'm not holding out much hope though!
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Same here but as more as a gift to myself for my birthday at the end of May lol!! Mobilefun have it for preorder and have indicated in previous correspondance with them that it could come at the end of the month. I'm not holding out much hope though!
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The watch was meant to be a gift to ME from my siblings for my birthday this coming week! Haha!
I hope the watch gets released in the UK soon, I don't want an imported one with questionable warranty coverage.
The Style has been available in Canada for over a week now so I hope that means we should get some movement soon.. although I hope it's not the Style only available here like in Canada. I want the Sport! [emoji4]
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The titanium one, its unlocked but im waiting fot o2 to send the right sim.
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Hi I'm desperately trying to get hold of this watch. Have you had any luck using the GSM or 3G in the UK with the model you've got. If so which model do you have?
Try this...
matt126 said:
Hi I'm desperately trying to get hold of this watch. Have you had any luck using the GSM or 3G in the UK with the model you've got. If so which model do you have?
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Hope this is OK admin, please remove if this breaks any rules and Ill PM the details...
I got mine from http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/322475104669
Service was superb, it wouldnt let me use my mastercard for some reason, so I paid through paypal who charged a very high conversion rate, and there was £88 duty to pay.
I was just like you, Ive had my eye on this watch since November and I was desperate!
It is definitely worth waiting for!

US Preorder Delays

Just got this email from Best Buy... Anyone else delayed? There's a small thread on reddit too. Maybe there aren't that many preorders...
https://i.imgur.com/q8OEjqL.png
Haven't you heard? The NSA/FBI/CIA declared Huawei devices "bad" last week. Maybe since then, there was a loss of demand? Or perhaps the converse is true and there was a spike of demand and they can't keep up?
Anyway, whatever the cause for delay, that stinks for those who preordered. I'm really interested in this phone, and was hoping to start seeing reviews from US people. I also noticed on Amazon it now says "ships when available in 1-2 days."
Ordered on Amazon with $150 gift card from Amazon for free 2 weeks ago, got it today, using on straight talk gsm, phone is super smooth and very fast, especially fingerprint touch to unlock is extremely fast, came with screen protector installed and also a transparent phone case included, fast charging is very fast.
Crap I should have gone through Amazon then BestBuy still says they'll have my device on Thursday
Yes delayed as well through Best Buy, and I ordered the day it became available.
preordered through amazon and got mine yesterday, the grey one now says 1-2 months, they have a couple of the blue ones left, they probably sold all their advance stock in preorder.
Great phone btw, few quirks and the camera could be better but its excellent.
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preordered through amazon and got mine yesterday, the grey one now says 1-2 months, they have a couple of the blue ones left, they probably sold all their advance stock in preorder.
Great phone btw, few quirks and the camera could be better but its excellent.
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Delivery on Presidents day?
On the truck today for Best Buy preorder.
I just got my Best Buy PreOrder. The ETA was for Thursday. Got the message that it was ready for pickup this morning. Got my Best buy gift card a few hours later
I preordered on Amazon the day preorders started - originally was slated for Feb 20th delivery but i actually got it release day the 18th. Also placed a best buy preorder as a backup which was ready on 18th as well, but i cancelled since i got it from amazon sooner than expected
I ordered the international dual sim version on Amazon and got it quickly. Have had it over a month now. Has a couple of little quirks, but overall I'm impressed with the battery life and smoothness.
I know everyone has their own taste, but for anyone living in the States and has the option to buy the Google Pixel anywhere you want and instead you choose Huawei? For me it's a mystery beyond the laws of physics, Pixel beats Huawei on everything except the looks of the phone.
OK I know there has been some trouble with the pixel screens, but why would you choose a phone that is inferior?
I have had the mate for 3 months now, and the phone drives me crazy with Huaweis way of doing it, they are totally different from the other manufacturers. So many bugs and they haven't fixed a single one of them.
diigiital said:
I know everyone has their own taste, but for anyone living in the States and has the option to buy the Google Pixel anywhere you want and instead you choose Huawei? For me it's a mystery beyond the laws of physics, Pixel beats Huawei on everything except the looks of the phone.
OK I know there has been some trouble with the pixel screens, but why would you choose a phone that is inferior?
I have had the mate for 3 months now, and the phone drives me crazy with Huaweis way of doing it, they are totally different from the other manufacturers. So many bugs and they haven't fixed a single one of them.
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I don't understand why people think that their opinion MUST be there right one..
But, having just bought a M10P, I can happily answer that for you.
- Better camera (the dual camera setup for sure makes better shots, combined with optical zoom and a better portrait mode)
- Non rounded screen corners (opinion, but I can't stand the corners)
- More Ram (6gb vs 4gb)
- Kirin 790 as fast or faster as the SD835
- Bigger battery (as I type, 3:50 SOT, still at 69% left...)
- Cat 18 modem vs Cat 15
- Same size screen, smaller body (not much, but still)
- 20+W fast charging
- IR blaster (seriously.. not having to grab a remote when my phone is nearby.. sweet..)
- Dedicated AI assistance chip (again, does some.smart things with photos and translation)
- Stupidity fast fingerprint reader (not sure if the pixel is as fast.. but this speed really impressed me)
- Desktop mode when using HDMI out
- I love the design over the XL..
I have no doubt you will try to argue my points, but they are my valid reasons, and I have no complaints or second guesses on my purchase. I got it for 650 (800+150 gift card from Best buy), and feel the value is just fine too. Sorry, but the world would be borring if we all thought the same.
diigiital said:
I know everyone has their own taste, but for anyone living in the States and has the option to buy the Google Pixel anywhere you want and instead you choose Huawei? For me it's a mystery beyond the laws of physics, Pixel beats Huawei on everything except the looks of the phone.
OK I know there has been some trouble with the pixel screens, but why would you choose a phone that is inferior?
I have had the mate for 3 months now, and the phone drives me crazy with Huaweis way of doing it, they are totally different from the other manufacturers. So many bugs and they haven't fixed a single one of them.
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Inferior is your opinion. But my biggest reasons are storage, price and battery. That is when Amazon finally ships mine. Ordered on the 4th and they still haven't shipped it.
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Black Shark 3 Pro Global version has been released.

If you go to the official website now you can actually buy it. I bought mine yesterday.
I hope this is a good news for us with CN version.
ChrisC607 said:
If you go to the official website now you can actually buy it. I bought mine yesterday.
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Bought one other day too. Any updates on shipping?
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Bought one other day too. Any updates on shipping?
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I bought the grey one on July 8th to USA. Check it quite frequently for a tracking number as I'm eagerly waiting on it to replace my current $40 temp phone. The team who manages the Facebook page for bs3 pro replied to a comment asking when it will actually ship since it was set as a pre-order. They replied saying that for orders to eu/UK will ship within 15 days, and on the 14th of july outside of eu/UK. Yet, no tracking number given yet as of posting this.
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I bought the grey one on July 8th to USA. Check it quite frequently for a tracking number as I'm eagerly waiting on it to replace my current $40 temp phone. The team who manages the Facebook page for bs3 pro replied to a comment asking when it will actually ship since it was set as a pre-order. They replied saying that for orders to eu/UK will ship within 15 days, and on the 14th of july outside of eu/UK. Yet, no tracking number given yet as of posting this.
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Yea when I ordered it says ships within 15 days they have charged payment but no updates yet
That's why people still prefer to by CN version & install global rom later.
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That's why people still prefer to by CN version & install global rom later.
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I always thought that CN version might have different or less bands than the global version? Then there is the usual loss in OTA updates when swapping the roms right? I don't know for sure, but I mainly waited for global version because I figured it comes with more appropriate bands for like the US where I live.
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I always thought that CN version might have different or less bands than the global version? Then there is the usual loss in OTA updates when swapping the roms right? I don't know for sure, but I mainly waited for global version because I figured it comes with more appropriate bands for like the US where I live.
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Same here hope it ships this week
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Same here hope it ships this week
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Sold my Huawei mate 20x early so stuck using an iPhone se2. Hate it!! Once u get a large screen phone it’s never the same going back to smaller phone. Checking order status on my bs3 pro every few hours lol
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Sold my Huawei mate 20x early so stuck using an iPhone se2. Hate it!! Once u get a large screen phone it’s never the same going back to smaller phone. Checking order status on my bs3 pro every few hours lol
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Lol you sound more eager than me. My ROG Phone 2 became bricked like a day prior to the announcement so I ordered the bs3 pro as I've had my eyes on it cuz of those mechanical triggers. I'll definitely reply back when I get a tracking number.
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Lol you sound more eager than me. My ROG Phone 2 became bricked like a day prior to the announcement so I ordered the bs3 pro as I've had my eyes on it cuz of those mechanical triggers. I'll definitely reply back when I get a tracking number.
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same here hopefully soon
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Lol you sound more eager than me. My ROG Phone 2 became bricked like a day prior to the announcement so I ordered the bs3 pro as I've had my eyes on it cuz of those mechanical triggers. I'll definitely reply back when I get a tracking number.
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Nothing yet huh?
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Nothing yet huh?
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Nothing yet.
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Nothing yet.
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Same frustrating
Badly waiting for the Global Rom
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Same frustrating
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We bought our mighty Shark 3 Pro but without global rom outside china it is less efficien!
Same here, I just send an email asking for a date, will update when they replied
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Same here, I just send an email asking for a date, will update when they replied
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I sent a message to their Facebook community page account and was told to just email their support email asking about it and sending the order number. I've done that and still waiting on a reply myself. On the other hand just received my Billing screen protector for the BS3 Pro and looking forward to getting the phone based on how big the screen protector is.
Edit: Just saw on a Facebook black shark group that someone who ordered the BS3 Pro to EU just got the text (with pic as proof) that they are receiving their phone on Monday. Hopefully that means we will be receiving ours soon too.
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I sent a message to their Facebook community page account and was told to just email their support email asking about it and sending the order number. I've done that and still waiting on a reply myself. On the other hand just received my Billing screen protector for the BS3 Pro and looking forward to getting the phone based on how big the screen protector is.
Edit: Just saw on a Facebook black shark group that someone who ordered the BS3 Pro to EU just got the text (with pic as proof) that they are receiving their phone on Monday. Hopefully that means we will be receiving ours soon too.
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I'm still waiting on a reply Hopefully we'll get it soon then! checking forums and the fb page only left me worried with the amount of people complaining for other things please confirm if you got a tracking number or something i'll update as well, looking forward for the phone
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I'm still waiting on a reply Hopefully we'll get it soon then! checking forums and the fb page only left me worried with the amount of people complaining for other things please confirm if you got a tracking number or something i'll update as well, looking forward for the phone
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Yeah I'll be sure to confirm. I should be notified immediately by email when I get the tracking number.
I got my bs3pro global on eBay. Strange that sellers on eBay have them, but bs doesn't actually have them. I've had mine a month now.

General Pixel 7/7 Pro [India]

It's been a "long time" since Google officially released a flagship Pixel in India.
Pre-booking starts on 6th October at 9:30 PM on Flipkart.
https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1575850807735382017
Only 128 gb versions are on pre-order on Flipkart, even for the "Pro" model .
What do you guys think - will there be any way to get it offline in coming days?
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What do you guys think - will there be any way to get it offline in coming days?
Nitin
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Unlikely. I checked with a few reputed stores in Mumbai, no 1 has it or plans on having it. I asked croma on launch day, they too said no.
Both of them show sold out on FK right now. Any idea if these are going to come back for sale anytime soon?
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Unlikely. I checked with a few reputed stores in Mumbai, no 1 has it or plans on having it. I asked croma on launch day, they too said no.
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That's sad... I was hoping to get some Diwali offers in offline stores Last time with Pixel 2 XL, had got Sennheiser BT headset (worth 8-10K and JIO annual subscription (worth 10K).
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Both of them show sold out on FK right now. Any idea if these are going to come back for sale anytime soon?
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On 6th, 7/7 Pro came back to stock post midnight for sometime.
What I've noticed is the pro model came back to stock for sometime in the morning hours on 7th and today.
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On 6th, 7/7 Pro came back to stock post midnight for sometime.
What I've noticed is the pro model came back to stock for sometime in the morning hours on 7th and today.
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I missed it on 6th. On 7th I was able to book 1 for myself. I need to book 1 more for another family member.
I am keeping a continuous tab on FK but keep getting sold out error. Any specific time / pattern on which 7 pro comes back to stock on FK?
I will keep an eye today morning to see if I can get lucky.
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.... Any specific time / pattern on which 7 pro comes back to stock on FK?
I will keep an eye today morning to see if I can get lucky.
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No specific time. I guess those restocking units are the ones cancelled by buyers who bought on first sale and changed mind later(128 gigs isn't enough for all).
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No specific time. I guess those restocking units are the ones cancelled by buyers who bought on first sale and changed mind later(128 gigs isn't enough for all).
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Yep. 128gb is too less for a primary phone tbh.
7 series are back in stock @ flipkart.
Maynot last long.
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7 series are back in stock @ flipkart.
Maynot last long.
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Booked 7 pro. Thanks a lot for the update.
again going for sale tomorrow on flipkart, will the HDFC bank offer of 10k cashback that's still mystery but its showing there. Hope so it's there, it will be great
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again going for sale tomorrow on flipkart, will the HDFC bank offer of 10k cashback that's still mystery but its showing there. Hope so it's there, it will be great
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It was an error it seems.
now again it got updated with SBI CARD
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now again it got updated with SBI CARD
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Not many use SBI/Kotak CC I think.
As such, I would say it's not worth buying at a starting price of 60k.
Recieved my pixel 7 today here in India. Seems good so far !
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Not many use SBI/Kotak CC I think.
As such, I would say it's not worth buying at a starting price of 60k.
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yeah hope so more commonlyused CC offer will come.
Now as more pixels are getting sold out the main issue is after sales service, as i live in Mumbai, Service center is available only in Thane and i have to go to Thane for any repair work of the phone.
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Now as more pixels are getting sold out the main issue is after sales service, as i live in Mumbai, Service center is available only in Thane and i have to go to Thane for any repair work of the phone.
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Be very happy bcoz the rest of India will need to go to Thane or Hyderabad or courier it... and all that.
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yeah hope so more commonlyused CC offer will come.
Now as more pixels are getting sold out the main issue is after sales service, as i live in Mumbai, Service center is available only in Thane and i have to go to Thane for any repair work of the phone.
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Last time I owned a pixel, it was a pixel 2 and the service was pretty good. The service center would provide a pickup and drop service within Mumbai. So let's hope it remains the same.

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