Ascrounch
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i think this is based on the en.xiaomi rom v10... so I imagine there is the same problems between theses two roms.
am i right ?
(fingerprint, gps, face unlock, etc..)
Xiaomi Mi8 Global Version
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i think this is based on the en.xiaomi rom v10... so I imagine there is the same problems between theses two roms.
am i right ?
(fingerprint, gps, face unlock, etc..)
bzero86
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Reporting about my phone: paid on the 17th July, shipped from HK on the 26th, arrived in Italy on the 2nd of August.
Global rom 9.5.11.0 (with Google services perfectly working, and every language you can think of) and unlocked bootloader out of the box. Very happy about this. No root. Xiaomi Recovery.
Now I wanted to ask: can I expect OTA updates? It says there's no availability, but I know that the latest version of the rom is 9.5. 13.0, so what gives?
Plus what about the missing functions?
Will the unlocked bootloader (and it will stay this way) mean trouble?
Cheers!
Global rom 9.5.11.0 (with Google services perfectly working, and every language you can think of) and unlocked bootloader out of the box. Very happy about this. No root. Xiaomi Recovery.
Now I wanted to ask: can I expect OTA updates? It says there's no availability, but I know that the latest version of the rom is 9.5. 13.0, so what gives?
Plus what about the missing functions?
Will the unlocked bootloader (and it will stay this way) mean trouble?
Cheers!
You got a CN version, which was unlocked and flashed by the shop.
So no Pokemon Go, no Google Pay.... (Unless you do consider Magisk)
Sent from my MI 8 using Tapatalk
DooMMasteR
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Where did you buy? I would be very unhappy if I got an unlocked bootloader with a reflashed global ROM instead of the real deal.
Ascrounch
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not like we had choices... Xiaomi don't do multilanguage on launching products... so if we wants other than chinese/eng, we have...no choices...
DooMMasteR
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His device shipped after the release and so the seller could have been straight and shipped a locked device after all.
Mine shipped on Saturday and I expect, as ordered, a new and untouched device.
Payer via PayPal and would user buyer protection without even thinking.
I bought on geekbuying, knowing their shady history... Mailed them, and they ensured me it will be the official Global Version of the phone... So now I wait.
Is it possible to lock the bootlader after flashing Xiaomi.eu?
I've read that is not possible if we flash the Global version, you brick it, but I don't know about the Xiaomi.eu one.
I've read that is not possible if we flash the Global version, you brick it, but I don't know about the Xiaomi.eu one.
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bzero86
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From g.best. I have used unlocked bootloader phones all my life, I surely didn't think this fact was going to change now with an imported one XD
Is there any inconvenience if you use an unlocked bootloader apart from safety reasons?
Do all apps work well? (such as Google Pay)
bzero86
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Google pay is not available in my country and I don't plan on using it when it will be. Apart from that, all my bank and security apps are working fine.
On the Polish market the Mi 8 is in pre sale up to 16 August so I suppose that the Global Rom can be relased after this date unless pre sale will be finished sooner in other country within europe.
Does anyone know something about pre sale in other countries in Europe?
Does anyone know something about pre sale in other countries in Europe?
As far as I read posts I see that there are still some issues related to this ROM like: camera not working, face recognition not working, no possibility to lock bootloader.
So I am not sure whether try to install this ROM. Maybe is better to wait untill all issues will be resolved.
Aybabtu
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Tharcyzo
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No. I just think the right to unlock is ours. If sold as a Global variant, it has to be the variant, not the S.O.
Does the Global version have the same frequency bands than the Chinese version and the International version?
Is it fixed at a hardware level or at a ROM level?
Is it fixed at a hardware level or at a ROM level?
DooMMasteR
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Does the International version have more bands than the Global or the Chinese ones?
Can it be changed flashing a new ROM or is it hardcoded?
Can it be changed flashing a new ROM or is it hardcoded?
Tharcyzo
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As the specifications are released as soon as the release is released, I believe there is no difference in hardware.
Already about being possible band only "blocked", I think about this I can not say something. Some say it's impossible, but I do not think it's impossible and that it can only be code-related. Since there should be no difference between the variants.
Aybabtu
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i agree with you, the seller propose between unlock bootloader or an untouch and closed package !
Do the sellers ask for an account to unlock the mobiles they sell and keep them linked to their accounts?
Or do they get them unlocked from factory?
Or do they patch the bootloader? In that case could it produce future problems?
Or do they get them unlocked from factory?
Or do they patch the bootloader? In that case could it produce future problems?
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