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[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Ace42:
I've never used a Kirin device. And with this being a new chip there's no guarantee the 8x's bootloader will ever be unlocked. Huawei performed a complete 180° and is no longer dev friendly.

Some say they're trying to hide the files for "GPU turbo", and so they don't want anyone to have access to system directories. Then others say it's due to users bricking their phones and trying to return them...

Either way, do not buy this phone with the intention of rooting or flashing anything. Only the Nova 3i, Mate 20 Lite and the 8x use the 710. Maybe someone will find an exploit in the Mate 20/Pro/X and use it for the 8x. Time will tell.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
In the developer options there's a tab enable OEM unlock, so at least if we can get a code it's possible
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Industrial:
Anyone tried funkyhuawei?
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Would be nice if they open up the request page again like they did after the honor play release for limmeted xda members, can't see what the issues is as we except the fact that once unlocked all warranty is out the window so it's not like there getting warranty claims for bricking devices as they can just turn round and say your warranty is void so its not costing them anything, if they just provided the firmware files would be a start, we live in hope

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Not for $55 rip off or $132 for a pass and there give for free lol they can jog on
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Industrial:
funkyhuawei confirm from email, he have the code for honor 8x :D
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Supersonic27543:
IDK if this is what you want, but you can pay $55 for FunkyHuawei to get the unlock code, as already mentioned above, and they have a decent reputation. (at unlockhuawei.com which redirects to Funky's website, they only request the IMEI1 and model to send you an unlock code)

I have a P Smart+ (or Nova 3i) the first device with Kirin 710, and I'm glad to see that the chipset is rolling out to more well-known devices as I were suspicious of the stability. Anyway back to the topic, I would be glad if another method for Honor 8X is found as that will likely work for my device too.

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Depends on your definition of "bloated". If you won't mind a few extra features you would *probably* never use EMUI is all right (and you get some useful features too, was pleasantly surprised to know that the alarm works even when the phone is off), but of course I don't think it will be smooth as a fresh AOSP stock ROM because of the background processes. By all means if root is a must have to you and you can't pay $55 for FunkyHuawei (or 30 Euro for MoS), go for a Mi A2. :good:
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Sad times [emoji24]View attachment 4624512
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] nyceyes:
I saw this article but haven't tried it because I'm waiting on ordering mine. Maybe it will work for you:

http://androidresult.com/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-and-root-honor-8x/
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
That redirects you to emui page and seeing as there not allowing codes anymore unlock request tab is no longer present, my previous post was chat with ukhonor asking for my code but unfortunately he was having none of it [emoji24]
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] saksoo:
Thanks I am already on the honor 8x, I think is better choice than the mi2. I am quite happy with it. I like the customisation options emui gives u but dont like some apps from huawei. for the moment is fine has everything I want and nfc for payments so can live stock nice. only problems are the adds, I will try adguard to see the results.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] summerr9:
I would suggest you go for mi a2 . I did the same and i never looked back . Apart from looks all is just mi a2, the camera,software and performance.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Supersonic27543:
Welcome to the XDA forums! Next time, please read the thread before posting? :) The poster already said that he bought Honor 8X, on the post before you. Good luck!
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] saksoo:
aha yeah, well personally I find 8x much superior than a2, a2 has problems in fingerprint, small battery, no drm level 1, no fm,nfc, jack,sd card, not well optimised android one for the moment.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Russel Got stucked:
hello guys i am probably stucked between these 3 phones, HONOR 8X, MOTO ONE POWER & POCO F1. but as i see all these Forums ,talking about the unlocking codes which might be hard to find these days ,so i am quite confused which one should i buy? probably the most important thing for me right now is to UNLOCK BOOTLOADER ,ROOT and have some fun. Please suggest!!
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
If you want unlock then stay clear of the 8x its never going to happen , bang for buck and customisation would be poco f1 build quality and battery and vanilla android then moto one power development is starting to build slowly for the moto , but poco f1 has more development at the moment , even though honor phones are very appealing due to price and specs you get that's wear it ends if you want to tinker as huawei/ honor have killed development for newer devices by stopping unlock and this doesn't look like its going to change unless it hits them hard in sales , also there lack of available firmware or rollback files is non existent and with all the different build numbers and region firmware it gets very confusing , but again if not really bothered about root and custom roms as emui is very customisable then they are best bang for buck , that said 8x lack of type c and fast charge in 2018 makes no sense, and well on my unit at least the light bleed was present as I've seen on the 8x max not quiet as bad but definitely present just check out frankietech YouTube video on 8x max not good , hope this helps and good luck personally I will not buy honor till they give us unlock back and start to become more development friendly xda need to do more maybe stop sponsorship and promotions as what's the point , Good luck
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Russel Got stucked:
Thanks bruh!! I made up my mind. I have going for the Poco f1.?
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] DoobyDroid:
Good choice [emoji1672]
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] chickenwingding:
Officially, maybe not. But unofficially, it's not only easy, but I've already done it and rooted my Honor 8x! You just have to purchase the bootloader unlock service from a place (such as funkyhuawei/ministry of solutions), and install TWRP.

I've written a guide, hope you enjoy! https://xdaforums.com/honor-8x/how-to/guide-how-to-unlock-root-honor-8x-t3864348
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] rohitagstam:
We can unlock bootloader by visiting service center
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] Supersonic27543:
Actually, you can't. I tried that myself. (It is possible that maybe support in your country allows it, but I doubt it very much) Some customer supports give that answer to every problem. Is it Indian customer support? That is particularly known for giving that answer to the bootloader unlocking question. But by all means please try it and get back to us.
[Honor 8X Questions & Answers] kalilan1111:
unlock bootloader by visiting service center

you actually have to go to service center to do this?

thanks.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] abunhyan:
Just ordered my rog phone from china and its on the way:)

I get to know from how recived the phone that they couldnt install google play and and google play service in there phones which is unfortunalte for me:confused:

Any one can help and instruct us how can we make it happen ??

Or in case ww frimware is avialable is there is way to install it in cn Rog phones? :confused:
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] rogstate:
Same

Same. I bought it here in China. I am gonna contact the ROG store on JD.com and post what they say. :confused:

Sweet device , but this prob is a huge pain in the arse.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] abunhyan:
Just try to found any solution from them

Thanks
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] rogstate:
So this is what they said (loosely translated from Mandarin) :

"To comply with government rules on telecommunication and smart device usage and information handling, we can not provide or develop support for Google Play and associated services. Please understand. We appreciate your love for our devices."

Yayy :rolleyes:
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] abunhyan:
unfortunately i knew that will be the reply and for that i sold my chines ROG phone and reorder one from taiwan which is a world wide international phone with build in google play
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Rashad83:
It's confirmed that by the next update we will be able to enjoy Google apps. Check here:

https://zentalk.asus.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=52469&highlight=google

https://zentalk.asus.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=52357&highlight=google

But i think getting a Taiwanese version is even better.

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Asking them is useless to be honest they wouldn't know. They would tell you to consult with their repair center for further instructions. So i wouldn't take their word. We will be able to install Google services but it will take some time.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] aolazaba:
Is there an update on this matter?

My ROG phone (CN import) is about to arrive, and not being able to install Google Play Services etc. on it would be a big issue for me. With all my previous chinese phones (Huawei, Smartisan, Vivo NEX, etc) I have been able to somehow work around it through APK's or flashing, but this doesn't seem to work with this ASUS phone, correct?

Can anyone confirm what has been tried and failed?

Thanks a lot in advance for your support and input.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Rashad83:
Every Google installer 2 & 3 (chinese & english version) have been tried. Also installing all the required Google apks individually has also been tried, none of them work. A representative from Asus has confirmed that the current software version doesn't support Google services and we will have to wait for the next update which will support Google services as promised. Check my previous post with the links to Asus ROG phone forum there you will find the Asus representative feedback.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] sintboy2020:
we have the same phone and still waiting for a solution
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] aolazaba:
Hi all,

Did anyone make any progress on this?

On my end I'm contsantly checking and posting on the official ASUS Zenforums (China), but no luck so far.

I'm getting quite desperate, as this 1000$+ phone is currently rather useless to me.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Rashad83:
Patience is a virtue!. I suspect we will be getting Google services working properly with the next major update(Android Pie 9.0). Personally I have migrated from using Google apps and found alternatives.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] spoonerweb_com:
You could use Nox on your PC, add your Google account to the VM, install your app, extract the apk, copy to your phone, then install the app there.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] aolazaba:
Mmh, sorry for asking redundant questions, but how would this work?

It seems the issue is that the CN ROG phone doesn't support Google Framework, no APK's have worked so far. Other, none-GF apps run fine.

Would your method somehow cirumvent this issue, and would I be able to install Google Play and its related services on this phone?

Thanks a lot for your time and support.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] spoonerweb_com:
This would make it so you could just side load the apps.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Rashad83:
Actually Google maps(without account login) & translate work fine without Google framework I have them installed on my device.

If you need all Google apps to work on your device there is a way for that but they wouldn't be working directly instead through an Emulator installed on the device. PM me if you need the instructions.

Otherwise if you need a good Google playstore replacement I would recommend "yalp store" & "aptoide" or apk mirror website.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] sintboy2020:
could you please post the instructions here
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Rashad83:
Check your inbox.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] alon3232:
could you please post the instructions here or to my mailbox ? Thanks !
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] ZiCott:
To be honest, if you want to use Google Apps, dont get a CN device. You will save yourself from wasting time, and severe headaches. The model in HKG will support Google Apps out of the box. I am getting mine this weekend. I got a Huawei Tablet from CN, and never again will I get a CN device of any sort.
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] alon3232:
Hi !

I will be more than glad if you could please email me the instructions to use ROG CN version with Google Play Store and Apps as you wrote in your post:

Will this enable me to use/sync Google Contacts & calendar ?

thanks !!!!
[Asus ROG Phone Questions & Answers] Cuadayen:
reorder rog from taiwan? may i know which one world wide international phone with build in google play?
[Touch Cruise General] joscopp:
Greetings,

I have just acquired a Touch Cruise and my earphone device (Motorolla H500) does not seem to succeed pairing with my pda.

I have paired already my laptop and desktop. What about the earphone?

Thank you
[Touch Cruise General] gnick666:
May the wonders of Google bestow it's blessings upon thy mortal mind...
[Touch Cruise General] joscopp:
Thanks a lot

However, be sure that I did try hard to find some comments on this, in vain. Your reply has really made my day, first in its humour, second, hemping me to rest my mind.

Have a nice day, LOL
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jnnssj:
Model: SM-G955F (DS)

PDA: FA70_G955FXXU4ARI1

Phone: G955FDXXUARI1

Hi !!

A person has sold me a phone blocked by google

i search on internet for the solution

I got to the part where the Combinationmode is installed and now want the firmware to install the OS

I can't find the right firmware for my phone

I've already tested 10 different ones and none works

i get a error on Odin and Z3X, "param.bin"

if someone is able to help me, I can pay 10 dollars for the work done
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] popmpopm:
factory reset best solution !!

what rom was before you used Combinationmode !!! think this mod use old bootloader and yr phone is with the new boot think yr problem is more difficult
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] jnnssj:
if you help me I'll give you access through TeamViewer

and pay 10 usd lol
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] popmpopm:
I was blocked by this probleme but i fix it with simple flash new rom or old rom and hard reset ty to flash nougat rom ( your mod is with nougat ) if new rom not work !

is simple reflex is not for money ...
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] callumbr1:
Have you sorted? Or do you need help?
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WillyShatsWig:
Looking to get my first smart watch. Around £250.

I would like it to do the following without a having a phone on me:

Pay with tapping.

Track runs via Strava.

Play music (possibly Spotify?).

I would like the following when I have the phone on me:

Email alerts

SMS

Whatapp

Facebook Messenger

Answer / Make calls (would this count as legal hands-free? ).

The Huawei Smart Watch 2 Classic looks to do all this for about £230 (unless someone else can find it cheaper?).

Any other alternatives that can do the above?
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SilverZero:
Ticwatch Pro is my favorite. I don't own one yet so I can't really back that up, other than on paper and community reviews.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gettinwicked:
I had the Huawei 2 classic for about a week. The battery didn't get me through the day, and at least for me, the 1.2 inch screen was just too small. It's a really good looking watch though. Had the screen been bigger and the battery lasted a day, I would have kept it no questions asked. Hopefully the 3 whatever fixes those two things. Also, at this point, you *should* be able to find a 2 classic cheaper. Keep looking around. Or wait until Amazon's black Friday week.

OR, do what I did and buy a Fossil Q Explorist HR. I LOVE this watch. It looks great, the battery last more than a day, the screen is 1.4 inches, and super fast charging. Brand new, just came out they go for $250-270 depending on the color and band type. I got the gunmetal with the metal band just because I love that color. I don't even use that band.

OR, wait a couple more months for some smartwatches to come out with the new chip.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BobDunn:
OK, hopefully I am qualified to provide you with a reasonable answer.

I have had Smartwatches since the beginning I think.

My Huawei watch 1 has finally given up after 3 years, a great service, may it rest in pieces (literally) and my backup Sony SW3 just never feels 'right'.

in my search for a replacement, I have since bought/returned or tried the Samsung Galaxy Watch (46mm), Ticwatch Pro (Amazon deal 180£), A fossil gen 3.

The Samsung is faster than a speeding bullet, well made, awesome bezel thingy, and a great screen. But there's bugger all app support, notifications don't work to my liking (eg it notifies of Twitter feed but not the actual message), slow to charge and battery simply not as great as stated and Samsung Pay, doesn't include Halifax (my bank (well not my bank as in I own it, but rather they have all my money)), expensive additional chargers and expensive watch in the first place.

The Ticwatch Pro - uses same tech as all current items and the LED screen cant be seen in low light or dark, and it was the laggiest of all watches owned/tried and isn't particularly cheap.

I didn't want to buy another HW1 so I purchased an Amazon WH special HW2, just to give it a whirl.. £130

Glad I did. Agreed the screen is too small and was a backward step compared to HW1 but this helps with battery life. It doesn't look like anything special (like a mid range Casio). But it is comfortable, all apps work as they're supposed to, cheap to buy, low-cost spurious chargers (£4!), and once you disable a couple of bloatware apps the battery is incredible and Android Pay works (never had this before).

If you can't wait for watches with 3100 chip (and they're unlikely to perform much better, but hopefully have improved staying power, then I recommend the HW2 .... especially an Amazon special.

I'm currently experimenting with different settings to understand battery implications but with 'Always on' set to off, I can get 3 days if careful), currently trying always on, with simple screen and looks like a comfortable 2 days ... which I could never get with my HW1. Additionally I just discovered it has a watch only facility (bit like the Ticwatch) giving you a month's use as a dumb smart watch.
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChrisMarin:
Thanks for the above... I took the plunge and bought the HW2, A-grade second for £170. It turned up still sealed, with all the protectors on it. Great!

However, it looks like I'll be sending it back unused, as Huawei have leaked that they will be release the GT (baiscally HW3) THIS MONTH and it looks gorgeous.

Available in Classic, Sport and Fashion versions. It will have the new Snapdragon 3100 chipset, a bigger screen, be completely water-proof and a much longer battery life. Whether it will be running Wear OS remains to be seen:

https://www.techradar.com/news/first-huawei-watch-gt-photo-leaks-showing-the-new-design
[Wear OS Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hemant:
Good for your detailed review. I have gone ahead with HW2 and currently getting almost 20 hours battery life including 1 hour of training with BT headset playing so that itself uses almost 30% with GPS on for tracking activities. Would like to know which 2 apps you froze to give you better battery life. On other items my watch is always on power saving mode and connected to BT all the time with Wifi off and GPS off (on when only needed). At night, its on airplane mode.

Did you get that watch? i have seen this watch and tho it looks awesome it based on Huawei OS and not on Wear OS. Second thing which killed it for me was the lack of internal storage. It only has 128 mb ROM. Not sure what you can do with it.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Because posting telegram links are not allowed, pm me so I can send you the link

Edit:

Nevermind, I'll just post the links, maybe we can have it here.

Development:

Off-Topic:

Photography:

Hex Kernel:

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[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] @halfdevil:
Telegram groups down

naah nevermind, new groups are up.
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Yes, I created new ones, one ot and one development channel. As I heard old ones got hacked
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] ajilee:
Can i get a link because both got deleted for me
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] rcstar6696:
I want the Link too

rcstar6696
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Sent
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
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[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] emprazol:
I can not join channels it says there is no such channel

Could someone upload kernels ?

Is it usable on miui ?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] Benjamin_L:
Why not bring development discussion here?
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Because it is more alive than forum, we try to keep trolling at a minimal level so we can have a good community on Telegram
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
We're still alive, join if you want
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] Benjamin_L:
I can understand that. XDA has become a strange place..
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
well its not strange, but its better to chat in real-time
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] balazs312:
Added photography group
[Xiaomi Mi A2 / 6X Questions & Answers] the Doctor:
Per the forum rules promoting social media is not allowed on XDA:

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