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[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] casinca:
I also got a reply from Giztop, it's in fact a chinese model with google play installed... that's what they call global :eek:

I also checked and yeah it's only available in germany website, that's a good indication, i hope it will be real.

The only things i "heard" is phantom silver EVR-L29 in Malaysia it's on Huawei Malaysia website and Lazada is selling them (only local shipping) even though i have no proof of someone with a phantom silver EVR-L29.

Also Singapore release is today, 22th november, they should have phantom silver EVR-L29 but once again i can't back up anything it's been announced by Huawei Singapore but no proof as of now.

If i was from these regions i'd be able to check and buy the phone by myself in stores but i don't know anyone there.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BB55:
Yes it does but not a global version of the mate 20x 8GB+256GB. The German site says:

Speicher

6 GB RAM + 128 GB ROM

NM card: unterstützt bis zu 256 GB

*Aufgrund von Einschränkungen der CPU-Rechenleistung, des vom Betriebssystem verwendeten Speichers und vorinstallierter Anwendungen kann der tatsächliche Speicherplatz, der den Benutzern zur Verfügung steht, kleiner sein als die angegebene Speicherkapazität. Der tatsächliche Speicherplatz kann sich aufgrund von Anwendungsaktualisierungen, Benutzeroperationen und anderen damit verbundenen Faktoren ändern.

*NM card wird seperat verkauft

---------- Post added at 12:40 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:31 PM ----------

Just received an update from wonda (that was prompt :) ):

Wonda Mobile <admin@wondamobile.com>

Hi,

256GB will available in Singapore, I think we will import it.

Anyway, will inform you once it available for pre order.

Thanks
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mscion:
Hmmm. Interesting. My Mate 20 X 8/256GB AL00 is supposed to arrives Saturday. So assuming the Singapore equivalent exists, what are the plusses and minuses of switching besides the OK Google issue?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] bigmase01:
In case anyone is interested...

https://swappa.com/listing/view/LRME11268

Miss all that long wait shipping from HK!
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BB55:
Now that is a good question. I'm going to order a 20x but still not sure which way to go. From what I understand OK google is fine if your happy to press an icon. The one thing I do want is to have a launcher of my choice and coming from a Lumia 1520 my current preference is SquareHome2.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
Well we will find out in 5-7 days, according to Giztop and as you can see from my post above, they claim to be IN STOCK NOW, and they have assured me if its not what I want I can send it back for a full refund and they are providing me with a return shipping label, there is no reason why I should pass this up.

Everyone has their reasons, Some claim that the Chinese version is the only that will be bootloader unlockable, or only one flashable, whether this is true or not remains to be seen. Some, as you, want a different launcher to work then the EMUI. For me its simple, after having this phone for a week now, its a wonderful phone, by having the GLOBAL version, it saves me from having to constantly remove Chinese apps if I reset the phone, or after updates that the phone recieves (Major updates, dont know if apps get put back with major updates that have been removed). Google becomes the main frame work and not Chinese framwork (Meaning Google Pay, Ok Google, Google Backup etc works out of the box), Possibly some of the system setup is not Chinese restricted. So there is many reasons different people would want this version or the other.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] turilo:
Hey what made you want to sell the phone bigmase?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] bigmase01:
Just missed my 8gb ram note 9, the X is an amazing device for sure!
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] don_24_7:
Looks like there will be an official UK release. Just seen pre-order details on clove.co.uk £799.99 inc vat.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] bigmase01:
What are you talking about? Please take yourself somewhere else bro.. you have no idea what you are talking about.. you have nothing to add to this thread
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] lawtq:
No need for all this. You come and offend, then say no offence

Jesus christ of Nazareth
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
The 6gb vs 8gb will not do any big difference in normal day use.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
And after 24 hours, here's the rub from Giztop:

dear customer,

thanks for your order, we are ready to process it today.

but just get news that the global version only available with 128Gb midnight blue version, how about changing the phone as 128Gb version with 150$ difference refund?

thanks and waiting for your reply.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any question.

Thank you and regards.

Jessica

Customer Service Team

Giztop.com - Top Quality, Best Service

My Response:

That’s why I discussed with you exactly this, I do not want the 128GB version, I clearly asked this yesterday, and you confirmed 256GB, I do not want 6/128GB. Please return my payment.

Thats the trick, play on people with fake advertisement and then do the switch and hope the customer still wants it, F! AHoles. That pisses me off, I didnt need to waste half the night back and forth to be BS-ed.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] def-g:
Crappie. Does it have 8gb of Ram though?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
No they baited with 8/256GB and then switch to 6/128GB I have kept every email so if they do not refund my money back to my credit card, I have all the emails to send to my credit card for the dispute.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] anameeeen:
I just got the same email word by word.

Of course I refused their offer and demanded full refund, and here is their reply :

"hello,

sorry for the issue, my boss said that he just get confirmation that the global version phone only released 128GB storage.

in this case, we will cancel the order and offer a full refund soon.

please check money later in your paypal account."
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
You got a response, I have not. And if they dont respond to my 4 emails clearly telling them I refuse their offer and not to send me the phone and refund my money in the next hour, I will be calling my credit card company and telling them exactly what is going on and the proof of the bait and switch attempt and my refusal of them sending me the phone and requesting my refund. I hate BS-ers!

***EDIT***

Finally their response:

hello,

Ok,that is fine, we will cancel the order for you and offer a full refund soon, please check money later in your Paypal account.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any question.

Thank you and regards.

Jessica

Customer Service Team

Giztop.com - Top Quality, Best Service

I wonder if they are monitoring this site, funny how I said what I did and I get a email back.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] anameeeen:
After all this miss, I have received my full refund on PayPal.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] stestesteste:
Did anyone ask if there are getting global in stock or is just a mistake
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Dont forget telling ur story on trustpilot, they really dont like this and u can help other customers to [emoji1303]
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] xr2i:
Thanks for this update.

Good news, although they say stock is due in early January.

So sourcing one from Germany from the 4th December may still be the way to go if you want it before 2019.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BB55:
Looking at their web site it claims to be the DUAL SIM, 128GB, 6GB RAM. That is available from Wonda now.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] casinca:
When you see they were the only ones advertising 8/256GB model in EVR-L29 compared to all other sellers, it's kind of a red flag.

Waiting for some Singapore models news from sellers i emailed, since they might really get a 8/256GB model EVR-L29 and the phantom silver color i want finally...

Everytime the color i like isn't available in Global or Europe... just like i had to import copper note 9 :mad:
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Xamadeu:
Don't forget to tell on Trustpilot: they are still advertising it.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
They since have removed the listing, and issued me a full refund.

At the moment GizTop isnt the only one claiming this version, PDA Plaza have responded back to me about the same version, they are telling me its not available now and will be after 12/4 and they are taking pre-orders. More believable, but I'll wait till some true confirmations occur.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] cloud1:
It seems to me the best way to navigate the no morals Eastern sellers is to ask for photographic evidence. Another words a pic of the box which shows model number and specs.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] AngelDeath:
Make sense, Plan to ask for proof once it supposedly becomes available.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] vansh_bond07:
Hi friends or everyone

I'm keeping my all eyes in every threads of Big Phone Huawei Mate 20 X since it's released

Actually I'm from India ... Huawei gonna launch it's Mate 20 Pro tomorrow on 27th November in India But no any news about Mate 20 X here

So probably I wanna buy it from out of India to get here

Can please all of you provide me some good ways as some good website in cheaper prices

Even is there anyone deal with Lazada.com?

How's it's?

Is it's trusted site ?

Or how about Sunsky Chinese site ?

Please do me some favour

Thanks you all everyone
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
I buy mi max 3 from sunsky, the seller was a girl called Dora.

I got it with a fake rom, i send it return to China from Denmark europe and got my money back. I will trust Sunsky 100%.

But Aliexpress i trust 100% this seller i bouhgt honor 8 x max and honor note 10 "Asia-Pacific D C Technology Co., Ltd" very trustworthy.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Mobyshop Singapore has the EVR-L29 Silver Phantom listed now if you are looking for it. They have International shipping. You also get the M pen and Flip Cover for free.

https://mobyshop.com.sg/mobile-phones/brands/huawei/huawei-mate-20-x.html
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] praveen6585:
Keep your fingers crossed buddy.. They announced 2 days back that they are releasing the costliest RS model as well in India. So it is very likely they might get the X as well (hoping for that)
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] vansh_bond07:
Oh if it's gonna be in India so it's awesome bro

Waiting it from long time

Fingers crossed...

But just tomorrow last day if didn't get it in India so I will order it from outside
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] averel01:
I am from greece and i want to buy the phone . I want to buy it from europe in order to have warranty. Can anyone tell me any information for the upcoming release?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] OrionBG:
I just ordered one Blue 8G/256GB AL00 from Wonda Mobile. Now the waiting begins...
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BB55:
I'm just about to do the same. But still not sure over Chinese/international yet.

I'm coming from my Lumia 1520. Love that phone but getting to many problems (Hardware) with it now. I see you have used windows phones so maybe you can understand why I would prefer an alternative launcher. Likely to be SquareHome2.

So my dilemma, L29 or Chinese. I've seen enough on these forums regarding the differences but as complete newbie to android I question how I would manage with making the changes necessary to the phone and secondly (and essential to me) changing the launcher to the one of my choice and having it as the only (default) launcher. Especially, as it appears from the various threads that I have read (unless I'm missing something), that issue still remains unresolved.

Any comment/thoughts that you have would be appreciated.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jgrabner1970:
Saturn Germany has it. Says its available on dec 4th for 900.

seems that they and Media Markt are the exclusive retailers in Germany for now. They do not ship outside of Germany though. If one really absolutely wants the Germany version, there is the remailer LogoIX, which gives you a German shipping address and then forwards the parcel to you chosen destination, in the EU for some 10€ extra.

I am tempted to order from them (and get it shipped to AT). Although it is more pricey, there would be a 24-month EU warranty attached.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] OrionBG:
If you just want to just use the phone and you are not going to dive deep into its software then the L29 international model is the phone for you. It has Google services by default, you can chose a launcher and there will be no Chinese apps to get rid of using ADB. Also that model can't be Bootloader unlocked.

If you want the 8G/256GB model and you can deal with all the specifics of the AL00 model then go for it. This model can be Bootloader unlocked and will probably be the only model for which there may be Root and some custom ROM development at some point...
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] sssotiris22:
EVR-L29 8GB model

Hello all! I asked Wonda mobile if they will get a EVR-L29 and they responded with the following

Do you think it is worth waiting for the 8GB model or just going for the 6GB one now?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] turilo:
You will not see any difference between 6gb and 8gb of ram. If they say you will then they need their heads checked
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] stestesteste:
I will see a difference cause i edit my videos on my phone and it uses up ram so i needed the 8gb.. If not doing intense apps you'll be ok but I'd rather be safe and an extra 128gb for my edited vids?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jwoody86:
Holy bloody hell the software on this thing is a bloody mess. They need to focus on EMUI and fix this janky disaster in a hurry. Aside from that I'm loving this thing.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] cloud1:
Really? I have the same phone and find it clean and damn fast. The fastest phone i've ever used that's for sure.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] turilo:
I edit videos perfectly fine tho on 6gb..
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] praveen6585:
Unfortunately, they did not launch it yesterday.. :(

Can you let me know how your experience was once you order and receive the product from overseas?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jwoody86:
Oh it's fast, it's just broken. Third party launchers basically break the OS. That ain't right.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jlczl:
How is that so? I am running Nova Launcher on it and it is absolutely amazing and fast. Best phone I've ever owned and I have a Note 9 right here next to it. Hands down the 20 X is a beast.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] cloud1:
Yeah sounds like his problem is unique to him.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] ajsmsg78:
I'm gonna have to agree with you. EMUI has always been a mess. I've never had speed issues but it has always had bugs. Huawei makes great hardware but EMUI needs an overhaul.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Hmmmm wooottttt [emoji33] poor u, ur phone must be defect i guess
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] casinca:
Are you using nova with gestures or nav bar ?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jlczl:
Gestures
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] casinca:
OK I see, I've heard people having trouble with the swipe up gesture bringing recent app instead of home. Does this also happen to you or do you have a workaround?

I don't have the phone yet but I was thinking about either using Huawei Gestures with nova (if there's no trouble) or using gesture from a third party app and disable nav bar with adb like I do atm on my note 9 with "all in one gesture"
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] vansh_bond07:
I said I will order soon
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jlczl:
A quick flick up takes me to home every time, a swipe up and hold or swipe up and to the right takes me to recents. No issue with that.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Qamberco:
Guys is giztop legit i order from them n now 3 days no tracking for shipment?!!
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] jlczl:
I ordered a case, screen protectors and a pen from them and they are taking FOREVER to arrive. I have tracking though.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Qamberco:
I ordered a case n nm card still nothing!!!
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] T i h o r:
Should have ordered from Splendor. Cheaper and I got the phone in 2 days from HK to Canada.

https://www.splendor-ltd.com/products/huawei-mate-20-x-evr-l29-6gb-ram-128gb-rom-midnight-blue
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Here from UK...
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Qamberco:
The phone i got it long time ago from splendor im talking bout the alcantra case n nm card
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Cccmachins:
They're legit. A little slow on shipping info but quick to respond to emails. I have purchased several phones from them and no problems at all.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Little question here.

Is the Hong Kong version the global/international version ?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
EVR-L29 Phantom Silver is back in stock at Mobyshop.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
It's Singapore dollar and you get M Pen, Smart View Flip Cover.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
But the EVR-L29 Phantom Silver is not sold at many places, most have only Midnight Blue :p
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
damn! that's like 710€ it's really cheap! if not the taxes i would have definitely ordered it
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Nobody can't answer this??
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
You can ask them to put a lower value on it. I did that when i order the Oppo R11s Plus a year ago from them and i had no extra taxes.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
You are in the Netherlands, so it should be similar to Germany.. did you order from this exact website? they don't seem to support paypal

how low? and did they also use DHL Express?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Fail
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
yes it is. but never heard of this website.,.. i don't know where they ship form
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] BigDisplay:
Thx.

Got this mail back from them:

Dear Dean,

Thank you for the email. It is the Hong Kong version.

We usually use DHL, but we may also use other express service depending on the case.

If the item is shipped to European Union,*we recommend you to place the order from our UK or German website.

*

Once we confirm a new order, it usually takes 1-3 working days for processing. The estimated delivery time is around 5-7 working days after we sent out the order.

*******

All orders in our UK or German website is sent from UK warehouse and it is VAT Free. The buyer need not to pay for the VAT, taxes / duties afterwards. That means no hidden cost will be charged upon arrival of orders.

*

Here is the webpage of our UK and German website:

*

UK website - https://www.t-dimension.com/uk/

German website -*https://www.t-dimension.com/de_de/

*

(PS. please note that the advertised price from our AU / USA website DON"T include any taxes /duties. The client has responsibility to pay for the taxes / duties if the order is placed from AU / USA website. Also, the item will be sent from Hong Kong warehouse.)**

*** Terms of *Warranty - The warranty is covered by our company (T-Dimension) in Hong Kong, not manufacturer warranty. You need to send back the item to Hong Kong for repairing. Please note***

*** Some of the item may not be sealed since it*will be*undergone*t-dimension quality assurance process.*However, we guarantee that it is brand new and genuine item.***

( Reminder: *Please make sure your PayPal address match with your*shipping*

address

*if you*

are using

*PayPal for the payment!)

*

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Join our Facebook

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*to discover more interesting gadgets

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Australia:*www.facebook.com/TDimension*

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Best regards,

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T-Dimension Ltd
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] casinca:
That's good to know because on their policy they said they won't undervalue the item, so i didn't even bother asking them.

On top of that you cannot pay with PayPal (safer in case of trouble) and they have no return policy in case i don't like something about the phone, since i have very few knowledge of EMUI, it's risky.

Might wait for other resellers to import it.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
hmm.... wondering what does "The buyer need not to pay for the VAT, taxes / duties afterwards" mean
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Malphegor:
Yeah. The Hong Kong model is EVR-L29, which is the international version.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] def-g:
Means they are included in the price. No additional fees.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
Oh damn need NOT! I copied it myself and didn't notice the "not" ?

Well that sounds good
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] cloud1:
Get it, it's awesome!
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Yeah same website and paid with creditcard. They indeed use DHL Express.

Did you see the Mate 20 X at Media Markt or Saturn store in Germany? Kinda curious what model they use. Media Markt has it in stock now. The price is high, but nice to see the first EU retail release with EU adapter.

https://www.mediamarkt.de/de/product/_huawei-mate20-x-128-gb-midnight-blue-dual-sim-2500372.html
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
it's most probably the L29.. that's the only international version

but man 899€ is ridiculously high
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
They found an EVR-L09 model in the img files, but yeah a L29 is more likely. I'll keep an eye on YouTube for a German model unboxing :)
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Jwan:
there is one already, but he got it from splendor.. here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d95VUBwyRMc&t=52s
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Yeah but i mean the one from Media Markt or Saturn Germany ;)
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] stesteste:
is the l29 also in the 8gb 256gb version?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] Leechoonhwee:
I think much like the mate 10 pro, the 8gb version is only for China.

The mate 20 pro released in my country only have the 6gb variant so those looking to get the 8gb version don't need to waste their time waiting for a 8gb global version.

I ordered mine from China yesterday. ?
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mimmog:
I'm waiting for 128gb global version...I hope that it will be release very soon...
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] mscion:
I'm hoping that is not the case. When I bought my Mate 10 from Wonda Mobile I got a Chinese version of Mate 10, with max specs, but they flashed an asian version ALP-L29 on it for me so I had t he max size ram and memory. Hoping to do the same if I buy 20X but not sure if Huawei bootloader policy will muck things up this time around.
[Huawei Mate 20 X Questions & Answers] lawtq:
It has mucked things up