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Bought P10 Plus in China, change to EU version ?

Hello Everyone,
My mom just got back from china and got a present for my birthday.
A p10 plus dual sim 128 gb.
The only problem is there is no google playstore and the HiApp stays in Chinese despite the fact the whole phone is in another language.
Can anyone help me step by step with these issues, please ?
I have a VKY-AL00C00B157, emui 5.1 ANDROID 7.0
Thank you very much.
Ldes.

You should wait for someone to post its google apps or you can reflash it by changing the region.
Until then use a third party marketplace

Hi, from the chinese forum the latest update to P10 seems to include google play store, which is hidden in Add Account section in settings. Maybe you can have a try in that direction?

Hi. I got the standard P10 (not the plus) 128GB dual sim Chinese model (also a birthday present!). I was able to get Google play store running by installing "GMS Installer" from the HiMarket app store included on the phone. After that you can also install Google Play Store from the HiMarket app. I think there must be at least some core google services shipped, laying dormant, in the Chinese ROMs because no rooting or flashing was necessary.
This was good enough to getting most the google related stuff (gmail, youtube, etc.) working. However there is a lot of bloat on the ROM from apps that Huawei includes in the Chinese ROM, and many of the apps (even the HiMarket app) that do not work in English. I couldn't get voice search integration working as Huawei hardcoded that to use their own HiVoice service in (and it only supports Chinese) and notifications didn't seem to be working properly either. Also the HiMarket and Google play store apps step on each others toes a bit in trying to manage updates for your installed apps. It was adequate, but it just felt all a bit tacked on rather than something that was seamlessly integrated.
So in the end I decided to rebrand and reflash the phone with a European ROM using the funky Huawei site. It's a paid service so I can't really say much more but I am sure you can find it easy. It worked well and I am glad I did as the there is far less bloat and crapware, the google integration is better and google assist is the native voice search.

Any ideas for rooting?

Yes, you can simply install Google Play Store in HiMarket. You can find all Google Apps there. If you want to sync your Google contacts, you need to install 联系人同步服务 , just copy and paste these Chinese Characters and search it in HiMarket. After installing it, you need to go to the App settings to grant all the permissions in 联系人同步服务 (Google contact sync). Everything then works fine.

HKShooter said:
Yes, you can simply install Google Play Store in HiMarket. You can find all Google Apps there. If you want to sync your Google contacts, you need to install 联系人同步服务 , just copy and paste these Chinese Characters and search it in HiMarket. After installing it, you need to go to the App settings to grant all the permissions in 联系人同步服务 (Google contact sync). Everything then works fine.
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Thanks for your helpful information

A friend of mine have similar problem, have a china P10 and wants to flash a Hong Kong ROM, is it possible to do this using sites like funkyhuawei.com.
I'm sure the op's also wants to know the same answer.
Reading the forum, members are flashing the L29 rom on a L09 phones to get the dual sim function, isn't this the same.

Davidskywind said:
Quite difficult, you have to install the Google Play Service in recovery mode.
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Huawei phones in China already included Google Framework in it. I am using Honor V8 from China. I just install Google Play Store from HiMarket and it works without any problem.

HKShooter said:
Huawei phones in China already included Google Framework in it. I am using Honor V8 from China. I just install Google Play Store from HiMarket and it works without any problem.
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what is the default search engine, is it baidu or google, to make it simple, can you just flash a non china rom on a phone from china.

kms108 said:
what is the default search engine, is it baidu or google, to make it simple, can you just flash a non china rom on a phone from china.
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Baidu.
You can flash a non-china ROM but not directly.... There are a few procedures required. The device needs to be rebranded and to do that you need to unlock the boot loader and install a custom recovery (TWRP), then overwrite the oeminfo partition. Then you can flash an international ROM. I used the funky Huawei method to do this.

kms108 said:
what is the default search engine, is it baidu or google, to make it simple, can you just flash a non china rom on a phone from china.
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I installed Nova Launcher. I can simply use Google search.
It seems that Mate 9 can do it. I think P10 is the same.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108

Any news about this thread ?

HKShooter said:
I installed Nova Launcher. I can simply use Google search.
It seems that Mate 9 can do it. I think P10 is the same.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-9/how-to/guide-mate-9-flash-update-package-t3593108
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google is not the problem anymore. my problem for china rom is that it cat receive real time app notifications. unless i opened the app first to activate real time notification

Hi, any chance that any VTR-AL00 owner could backup and post its oeminfo partition? (TWRP could do it easy). That is the only partition missing that stock roms do not include but are required to rebrand. AL00 models update faster than European variants (they have newer Nougat and Oreo builds at this point). There is a oeminfo collection thread in the ROM development section, but VTR-AL00 is missing.
Thank you in advance

Google play services error

Hi, I also recently both the Cc9, overlooking that is a Chinese wersion only, but after a bit of struggle managed to install the Google apps and all was working fine for a while. Now when I try to use some Google apps I get a message that there is an error with Google Play Services and it needs attention but when I tap on the message nothing happens. If anyone has experienced the problem and has a solution that will would be great.

Download this first app with chinese name from xiaomi store ( now called " get apps " ) and it will install everything you need for google play services

NeoDJW said:
Download this first app with chinese name from xiaomi store ( now called " get apps " ) and it will install everything you need for google play services
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I already had all Google apps, I even had to uninstall some because the app contained older versions, but they got imidiately updated and same message came up.

dragokanev said:
I already had all Google apps, I even had to uninstall some because the app contained older versions, but they got imidiately updated and same message came up.
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Just download the appropriate version of google play services from apkmirror and install it

dragokanev said:
I already had all Google apps, I even had to uninstall some because the app contained older versions, but they got imidiately updated and same message came up.
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Did you try with the chinese app ? If not, try. And you MUST enable work in background in permissions for play services

NeoDJW said:
Did you try with the chinese app ? If not, try. And you MUST enable work in background in permissions for play services
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Thank you very much for your help. Changing the permissions did help and most apps work, although the error message still appears, but there's still problems with some apps. One of the main issues was the Google Pay app, that's why I both this phone instead Redmi Note 7 the NFC function, and changing the permissions allowed me to open the app, set up a payment card and at the end a message came up that the phone can not be used for store payments because it is rooted or altered in some way. I think I will just wait for another rom to come out. It is a nice phone so hopefully Xiaomi will release a global version.

dragokanev said:
Thank you very much for your help. Changing the permissions did help and most apps work, although the error message still appears, but there's still problems with some apps. One of the main issues was the Google Pay app, that's why I both this phone instead Redmi Note 7 the NFC function, and changing the permissions allowed me to open the app, set up a payment card and at the end a message came up that the phone can not be used for store payments because it is rooted or altered in some way. I think I will just wait for another rom to come out. It is a nice phone so hopefully Xiaomi will release a global version.
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Google pay will not work on CC9 with the official China rom, they don't get it certified by google since google isn't used in China. You'll need to flash a custom rom like xiaomi.eu and even then it can be difficult to get it working. CC9 will never get a an official global rom, if the phone is released globally it will probably be A3 pro (android one) so no miui global rom.

dragokanev said:
Thank you very much for your help. Changing the permissions did help and most apps work, although the error message still appears, but there's still problems with some apps. One of the main issues was the Google Pay app, that's why I both this phone instead Redmi Note 7 the NFC function, and changing the permissions allowed me to open the app, set up a payment card and at the end a message came up that the phone can not be used for store payments because it is rooted or altered in some way. I think I will just wait for another rom to come out. It is a nice phone so hopefully Xiaomi will release a global version.
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Make sure to give all google play apk's that permission, it solved mine play services error

dragokanev said:
Hi, I also recently both the Cc9, overlooking that is a Chinese wersion only, but after a bit of struggle managed to install the Google apps and all was working fine for a while. Now when I try to use some Google apps I get a message that there is an error with Google Play Services and it needs attention but when I tap on the message nothing happens. If anyone has experienced the problem and has a solution that will would be great.
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Hi man
I had same peoblem and a lot of issues with the GPS and other things
Just install Global rom and forget about chinese ones
I did it yesterday and it comes with google play services as any other android

Hungry_muffin said:
Hi man
I had same peoblem and a lot of issues with the GPS and other things
Just install Global rom and forget about chinese ones
I did it yesterday and it comes with google play services as any other android
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What global rom are you talking about? xiaomi.eu?

spix123 said:
What global rom are you talking about? xiaomi.eu?
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The 3.12.0 EU
You must install it via twrp

Cc 9 will surely get a global version when this device released with name mi 9 lite. Then we'll have a fully google certified rom

Now my case is different ... I have the Mi 9 Lite version, I want to install the China Stable version, then install google and play store services, is it possible? Thanks in advance
JC

Does the Chinese ROM have Google Password Manager?

Hi there!
I was wondering if the Chinese variant (without google services) has Google Password Manager.
If not, will it come when installing Google Play services on the device or do you have to have the global rom for it?
The reason I'm asking is because I want to order the Mi 10 Pro Chinese version ($150 cheaper). I know I can install Google services on it, but it's unclear to me if the Password Manager is also being installed.
*I know Xiaomi has it's own password manager but I prefer to use Google's.
**The reason I'm asking here is because you guys have more experience than the Mi 10 forum.
Thanks!

galr said:
Hi there!
I was wondering if the Chinese variant (without google services) has Google Password Manager.
If not, will it come when installing Google Play services on the device or do you have to have the global rom for it?
The reason I'm asking is because I want to order the Mi 10 Pro Chinese version ($150 cheaper). I know I can install Google services on it, but it's unclear to me if the Password Manager is also being installed.
*I know Xiaomi has it's own password manager but I prefer to use Google's.
**The reason I'm asking here is because you guys have more experience than the Mi 10 forum.
Thanks!
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If you install the google services (from the miui app store), you will get the Google password manager. To enable it after that, go to the settings, manage passwords, and you will be able to enable the Google manager if I remember, because I left the china version of miui.

boubougaming said:
If you install the google services (from the miui app store), you will get the Google password manager. To enable it after that, go to the settings, manage passwords, and you will be able to enable the Google manager if I remember, because I left the china version of miui.
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Thank you very much.

galr said:
Thank you very much.
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Youre welcome sir, have a nice day.

Question Restore from Google Backup

Apologies if this has been answered already - I've searched and not found an answer.
I've just received my China version; having installed Google Play, is there any way to force a restore of a Google backup of my previous phone - it would be so much easier if it could (re)install my apps and settings in one go. I can't seem to find a way to do it.
Thanks

Someone correct me if I am wrong, but I think restoring from Google backups is only possible during the initial configuration. And China ROM doesn't have Google Play 'out of the box', it needs to be installed by the user. So I'm afraid it's not possible. But again, I could be wrong.
I would recommend unlocking the bootloader and flashing either the Global ROM or Xiaomi.EU. Preferably Xiaomi.EU because Global ROM is significantly behind with updates.

I couldn't test it but if you have installed google playstore and the google app basic android should be available. Then you can "restart" the inital setup via adb command:
adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity
That should run the google setupwizard. I can't try it as I have already .eu rom on my phone installed and there it is available from scratch.

RoughNeck1971 said:
I couldn't test it but if you have installed google playstore and the google app basic android should be available. Then you can "restart" the inital setup via adb command:
adb shell am start -n com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity
That should run the google setupwizard. I can't try it as I have already .eu rom on my phone installed and there it is available from scratch.
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Brilliant, thank you. I will try that this evening, after I've got through the debloating

apd said:
Brilliant, thank you. I will try that this evening, after I've got through the debloating
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I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.

RoughNeck1971 said:
I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.
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If it doesn't, I only need to last as long as installing another ROM, but of course have to wait a week for that to occur!

RoughNeck1971 said:
I keep fingers crossed. I hope it works out.
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As it happens I just tried it and got an error message:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
Error type 3
Error: Activity class {com.google.android.setupwizard/com.google.android.setupwizard.SetupWizardActivity} does not exist.
If that means anything to you and if there's an easy answer, I'd be grateful for the help. If not, don't worry

Ah - this is what I was afraid off. With installing google playstore the google setup is still missing. You could try the Android Setup Wizard from Google from APK mirror. This should install the missing files. But I really can't confirm that this will work. In worst case you need to do a factory reset. Or you just install the .eu rom and all problems gone .
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
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RoughNeck1971 said:
Ah - this is what I was afraid off. With installing google playstore the google setup is still missing. You could try the Android Setup Wizard from Google from APK mirror. This should install the missing files. But I really can't confirm that this will work. In worst case you need to do a factory reset. Or you just install the .eu rom and all problems gone .
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Android Setup 230.346018473 (arm64-v8a) (Android 10+) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
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That got a bit further - i got this output:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
But then nothing else happened!

apd said:
That got a bit further - i got this output:
Starting: Intent { cmp=com.google.android.setupwizard/.SetupWizardActivity }
But then nothing else happened!
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Damn. So it is missing something more. Then I'm out of options to be honest. Maybe someone else has an additional idea how to get around that. Or you really think about switiching to .eu rom. Sorry.

RoughNeck1971 said:
Damn. So it is missing something more. Then I'm out of options to be honest. Maybe someone else has an additional idea how to get around that. Or you really think about switiching to .eu rom. Sorry.
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Thanks so much for your help - it was certainly worth a try! I'll wait for the bootloader to be unlocked

use Xiaomi's mi mover app on the play store and you install it on both the previous phone and the new one, it will move everything over for you. I have been using the built-in migration app for all my phones, and they work just as well as google backup

Princevelyn said:
use Xiaomi's mi mover app on the play store and you install it on both the previous phone and the new one, it will move everything over for you. I have been using the built-in migration app for all my phones, and they work just as well as google backup
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Thanks very much - that is the solution. I had tried to use Mi Mover before using Google backup/restore but it kept failing.
The trick was – as you say – to install a fresh version from the Google play store and not to use the version which was already installed on the phone from the xiaomi App Store.
Once I did that, it worked a treat!!

i haven't had good luck with google restore....mobiletrans has been a godsend

speedstream said:
i haven't had good luck with google restore....mobiletrans has been a godsend
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Thanks - I may try that next time, although it's quite pricey at $40 per year or a bit more for an outright purchase

Question Request English app center

I request english app center backed up from global rom cause i have the ch one .

I guess there's no other language version of the Lenovo App Center, since it's only for the cn market which the Play Store is unavailable.

AkiraBBQ said:
I guess there's no other language version of the Lenovo App Center, since it's only for the cn market which the Play Store is unavailable.
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Oh, thanks
i attached it if anyone want it.

AkiraBBQ said:
I guess there's no other language version of the Lenovo App Center, since it's only for the cn market which the Play Store is unavailable.
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Huh? You can officially install Google Play Store on CN version. Go to Settings > System > Google Play Services - turn on.
Then install Google Play Store apk.

ijuanp03 said:
Huh? You can officially install Google Play Store on CN version. Go to Settings > System > Google Play Services - turn on.
Then install Google Play Store apk.
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Yes, but they've blocked/firewalled most of the GMS and rendering the Play Store useless within China. All of the cn phones have their own alternatives.

AkiraBBQ said:
Yes, but they've blocked/firewalled most of the GMS and rendering the Play Store useless within China. All of the cn phones have their own alternatives.
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Am at Kuwait & google play work fine

AkiraBBQ said:
Yes, but they've blocked/firewalled most of the GMS and rendering the Play Store useless within China. All of the cn phones have their own alternatives.
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Kinda confusing... are you currently in China? If so, then yes, Play Store is blocked in that country.
If you are outside of China (anywhere in the world) and using CN ROM, there is NO issue with using GMS and Play Store after installing the necessary Google apps. It is not bloked/firewalled whatsoever without the need to convert to Global ROM.

ijuanp03 said:
Kinda confusing... are you currently in China? If so, then yes, Play Store is blocked in that country.
If you are outside of China (anywhere in the world) and using CN ROM, there is NO issue with using GMS and Play Store after installing the necessary Google apps. It is not bloked/firewalled whatsoever without the need to convert to Global ROM.
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Motorola is generous in including the GMS. Even then there are some services still prohibited/missing from the phone like voice matching and android auto, which cannot be simply solved by installing apks.

AkiraBBQ said:
Motorola is generous in including the GMS. Even then there are some services still prohibited/missing from the phone like voice matching and android auto, which cannot be simply solved by installing apks.
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The voice matching is not working because Motorola installed their own voice assistant (LeVoice) using the hotword "hello moto".
I can simply install Android Auto apk and it works flawlessly.

ijuanp03 said:
The voice matching is not working because Motorola installed their own voice assistant (LeVoice) using the hotword "hello moto".
I can simply install Android Auto apk and it works flawlessly.
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Hey there
When you say andorid auto works flawlessly, did you need to root the device? I have the x30 pro cn version and i have android auto install but never worked. I get the error 22 because the android auto is not a system app. Did you do anything for it to work? Or just installed the app?

rfreiha said:
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When you say andorid auto works flawlessly, did you need to root the device? I have the x30 pro cn version and i have android auto install but never worked. I get the error 22 because the android auto is not a system app. Did you do anything for it to work? Or just installed the app?
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I will get back on you regarding this. I need to try it out first. At first I thought the installation part is your issue.

ijuanp03 said:
I will get back on you regarding this. I need to try it out first. At first I thought the installation part is your issue.
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Np. The app gets installed but not as a system app. Wondering if there is a way to install it as a system app without rooting that will be great.

rfreiha said:
Np. The app gets installed but not as a system app. Wondering if there is a way to install it as a system app without rooting that will be great.
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These what i get. I guess there is no way for the AA to work without rooting and using the magisk patch.