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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
Who is thinking of upgrading to the MediaPad M6?

https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_unveils_mediapad_m6_in_84_and_108_varieties-news-37711.php

The Kirin 980 and bigger battery are nice but the camera seems the same and the fingerprint sensor has been removed?!

Also still no dual SIM LTE version and the 8.4 is only available in Champagne Gold. :(

https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=9747&idPhone2=9092#diff-
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] eKeith:
Not enthused...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] littleash88:
Given the software upgrade support for the M5, I don't think I'll be upgrading... terrible to still be sat on 8.0 when 9.1 is available for their flagship phones. Why aren't they offering the same support for their tabs?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] AndDiSa:
Depends on your region ... most people outside the US already have 9.0 on their devices. At least in Germany we have 9.0.1 with security patch of June.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] littleash88:
UK mate. The lost and forgotten country! Suppose I'll just have to wait it out...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mightywhites29111971:
I'm in the UK and I have 9.01 :confused:
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] littleash88:
Oh... Cellular or WiFi? If Cellular, what network?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mightywhites29111971:
It's WiFi I am afraid.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] am-imate:
While the M5 that I have is a fantastic device that I really like, I definitely will not be buying another MediaPad because of the lack of upgrades on the US marketed version.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] andrgin:
I am happy with my M5 Pro (10.8), so I will not upgrade that, but I am thinking of replacing my Mate 10 with a M6 8.4 now that the CPU is on high end smartphone level. Only downside is that I cant have a big cover or it will not fit in my pocket any more.

P.S: I already have Android 9 on my Mate 10 and M5 Pro, so I have no reason to complain. Also I dont know a single important feature why I would need Android 9 and so far I have not seen any important features in Android 10 either. The important step was Android 8 to be able to set app permissions.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Clienterror:
I have the M5 8.4 NA version and I have the M6 8.4 on order directly from China so obviously the Chinese version. Not enthused about the "gold' with white bezel but it isn't a deal breaker. Fingerprint reader is kinda a bummer but once again isn't huge. Honestly the Kirin 980 makes up for all of it. Scoring nearly double the 960 in Antutu is no joke and there are no other options for other high power tablets besides the Tab S4 and soon to be released Tab S5 and those will be like $600-$700. The 980 is somewhat comparable to the 855, a little behind but it obliterates every other CPU out there (besides the Exynos that will never make it to NA probably).

So yeah not too stoked about gold/white or no FP reader but there are no other options,z especially at this price point. For some reason Samsung and everyone else want a TON for a high end CPU in a tablet. $300US is very reasonable. I guess the one pro is symmetrical bezels, the large bottom bezel on the m5 8.4 triggers my OCD when in landscape.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
Where do you buy the M6 for $300? The cheapest on AliExpress is closer to $340 and the LTE 128GB version (the one I would have wanted) is $470.

But since it is not dual sim I have decided to get a Mate X, at least if the early reviews are not as disastrous as they were for the Galaxy Fold.

I made a quick wooden mockup yesterday and it is smaller than the Mate 20X when folded (so easier to hold) and unfolded the screen area is comparable to the M6. It is a lot of money but it's a hobby and hobbies cost money.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] lybad:
Me too, on the 8" wifi version.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] awtchan:
Is anyone concerned about the absence of international ROM on M6? I gather that Google apps like Play store are no go on the new comer. Seems not much success in installing the Google framework in it from Chinese user forums.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Hey [MENTION=300695]awtchan[/MENTION], does this effectively mean that all the google-related apps wont install, even if you pull the apks from other sources like apkpure? The MediapadM6 is basically the only decently powerful tablet these days that's priced well. And it has a headphone jack and outstanding speakers from what I've read.

There is no way I'd buy a Samsung S5e or S6 tablet.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] awtchan:
From what I understood, users on Mainland China are struggling to try get Google Store up and running but all efforts have failed so far. The usual outcome is forced crashing Google Play. One can still install certain Google apps through alternative sources but they are limited. For example, they still can't use Facebook, Maps and Whatsapp.

The advice from users is to wait for international version to come out but no one knows when. However, I've made an enquiry with a seller on Aliexpress and I was told 'it's OK to use Google Store on it' (in Chinese). I'd give much grain of salt to that.

In short, it's a bit risky to buy now.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] reubenray:
My wife needs a replacement for her Samsung tablet and I was heading toward getting another Huawei product. But not now. What other options are there besides another Samsung which she does not want.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Sit and wait, thats what I'm doing. If you can't wait... then your choices are pretty limited for Android tablets. The M5 is decent, but old. Same for the Mi Pad 4.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] madmax1404:
Same here. Waiting for the Play Store to be added, then will buy it.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Michaelflat1:
I would but Android is farrrr too restrictive for me I got my M5 as a replacement for a Windows laptop, it's a much nicer piece of hardware but the software let's it down so much.. maybe one day we will get Windows 10 on ARM..

Silly things spoil it for me, like the touchpad scrolling not being smooth, the complete lack of palm rejection there, how it's impossible to turn off the shift space shortcut.. Also usb 2.0 is ridiculous, I use my action camera and wanted this to watch the videos off, usb2.0 is far too slow (plus with windows I could transcode to hevc using hardware acceleration, no reason why this tablet can't do it just no software to do it)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Yes to all your questions. I don't think there's a faster Android tablet out now for the price. I game everyday on my 8.4 M6 on max detail and it runs great.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] DreddX:
Hi, i bought two M6 last week but there is one thing what is really annoying and that is the display. There is a greenish tint (or very less red) both devices (on one device stronger).

So when i switch on the tablet i saw directly that there is something wrong with the color-setting. Also in comparison with my M5 the colors much more worse.

This is very strange for me because i read in the most reviews that the display from the M6 has the same good quality or better.

Does someone else notice this issue?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
No, my exemplar, for example, has normal color rendering. As for me - the screen is beautiful (I've something to compare with, several tablets both top and mainstream). My tablet was purchased in September last year, the Chinese version. The image quality doesn't depend on firmware version (EMUI 9, 10, 10.1). The decline in product quality over time? :eek:
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Anyone else get this update in the last few days? No idea what it is!View attachment 5027011
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
https://xdaforums.com/huawei-p20-pro/how-to/settings-update-available-25-10-2019-t3991213

I received a similar update of system settings after installing beta EMUI 10 (it's very tiny, something about 200 kB). I don't remember what was updated or corrected... :p When installing beta EMUI 10.1, this update was not offered.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] joshuaboston:
What about getting from JD.com?

It would take about 7 weeks or so... but it is the cheapest place I know.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Tiihokatti:
The color settings are indeed completely bonkers at default settings, I confirmed this with a colorimeter (X-Rite ColorMunki Display). At default average deltaE was 3.38 while maximum was 6.65.

Normal-Warm color settings gets you to deltaE average of 2.11 and maximum of 4.35. Even with manual tinkering it's impossible to get much nearer to the recommended deltaE values (average <= 1, maximum <= 3). Eyesaver mode also works decently for better colors.

The biggest issue in the screen would still be the very bad whitepoint, it's pretty much impossible to get the whitepoint to 6500K without heavy use of "eye-saver" mode. At stock whitepoint is 7670K, and even on normal-warm it is 6900K.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] XTRIPLEX:
Got Disney+ working!

Downloaded from apkmania,bundle version from 8/9June, multi dpi 160-640

Great! Now I have Netflix and Disney+, was the only thing that worried me before buying it
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jurrabi:
Maybe this is a stupid question, buy why the M6 does not have a dedicated subforum on xda?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] singcheng:
Anyone manage to pass SafetyNet check (CTS Profile) after installing gms?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mydogsarebad:
Hi...only thing i hated about my m5 was the fingerprint sensor and accidently touching it and taking me to home. Any chance the m6 has a setting to disable this? I like the finger print login, but hate the accidental touches.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
Huawei Spain was supposed to have the global version of the M6 10 inch model (only one that I know of in M6 wifi only at that)-how come you got one where you had to install Google Play-so they do not have the global model?

---------- Post added at 07:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:44 AM ----------

does the Spain/Euro version come with Google apps pre-installed (do not get deleted upon factory reset?) Model number given SCM-W09 is the same as in China so not sure what can be used to distinguish or identify the euro version from the China (non Google apps) version? Build number? thanks
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Fis2:
China versions id end in W09: VRD-W09 (8 inch) and SCM-W09 (10.8 inch).

Global versions end in AL09: VRD-AL09 (8 inch) and SCM-AL09 (10.8 inch).

But none has Google services installed. You can install it using any of the working methods.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
thanks Fis2!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] pykko:
Since the US ban, all Huawei devices came without Google Play services.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
Yes understand-as this came out late last year. Confusion (for me) arose when someone wrote that a global version (only for the 10.8 and I think wifi only that) was available at Huawei Spain

https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/h...to-upgrade-t3946381/post81169143#post81169143

and my own post #98 (lol-well just that I noticed the 10.8 was at Belgium and France sites)

since then I noticed that there were some who said they bought it from Huawei Spain but ended up installing G Play themselves-which leads me to think there was never a "global" version to begin with

now I read "release in Spain" as simply being made available on the website in Spain for purchase. Still a China version with no Google Apps preinstalled.

So all good. NO GLOBAL VERSION. Thanks all.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] NisseGurra:
I been looking to buy an M6 8.4 but it seems impossible to find in europe, any hint where to look?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
I am trying to use Tasker to get Nova Launcher to open when pressing the Home button, but I can't figure it out.

What Task in tasker is equivalent to pressing the Home button?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Phoenix2000:
I also looked where to buy from Europe too, the M6 8.4 Turbo to replace my M5 8.4 Lite. Could not find anywhere, so i decided to buy from Aliexpress. 370€ + 51€ customs (Belgium) + for 25€ DHL delivery.

Got it with Google Play preinstalled, and very happy with it now. Only problem i have so far is that i cannot setup Nova Launcher to be the default launcher. So trying to live with Huawei's own launcher.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
I did the same ang got the M6 8.4 Turbo from AliExpress.

I also have the problem with not being able to change the launcher.

Also I have issues with apps not being able to get the location, some do and some don't, which is very annoying. For example, Google Maps works intermittently, but Tinder refuses to start.

And everytime I close all apps I have to sign in to my Google account in YouTube.

These things are starting to annoy me and are making me look at some alternatives. If the price for the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 drops below €1.000 I will probably get one. In Germany you can get them already on eBay for €1.200 new in unopened box.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] NisseGurra:
I gave up on Huawei, locked bootloader = no buy
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Phoenix2000:
no way to unlock it (yet)?

I was also wondering about alternative ROMs. Are there any? I looked a bit, but didn't find. I guess not enough interest for this rare tablet.

Too bad, hardware is really good.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] karlkluwe001:
Maybe tespoint method still works?

But board software would be required, see https://xdaforums.com/mediapad-m5/how-to/downgrade-unbrick-huawei-device-methods-t3915693

for the m5 i'm on android 10 gsi(treble project)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Phoenix2000:
Before trying something like this, there's a need to know if there's an existing alternative ROM for the 8.4 Turbo.

I'm afraid there are none. Seems like the 8.4 Turbo is not very popular outside of China.

Even on this forum it isn't.

No wonder since it's not available worldwide :(
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
If anyone is looking for an M6 Turbo 8.4 in Europe, mine is for sale.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] karlkluwe001:
From the moment you have an unblocked bootloader u can flash any treble gsi rom

https://xdaforums.com/project-treble

no need for for a device specific rom

and the havoc rom has huawei features build in like enabling fingerprint and ambient light
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
Turbo and non-turbo LTE 4g Band coverage difference? Anyone? Thanks!

If you still have this device-did you get the 4g lte version or the wifi only version? I want to know if the turbo and non-turbo versions have different lte 4g bands (have seen some information to that effect, the non-turbo has more band coverage odd as it may seem). Thanks anyone!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
I still have the 4G LTE version waiting for a new owner.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
:) before you sell it, can you tell what LTE bands this device has? (original question was if indeed actually there is a difference in LTE bands between turbo and non-turbo version; wherever I have managed to find any information, the turbo version has fewer FDD LTE bands-EDIT the NON-turbo version has more bands like 12, 17 and 20). Thanks!

(I am in the U.S )
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
I have reset the device already and I am not going through the whole setup and Google process just to install one app.

A quick search turned up this:

https://apn.how/devices/huawei/1665027726-mediapad-m6-turbo-84
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
ha ha no problem-did not know you are past the reset stage (even though you indicated you are looking to sell it)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] quartz:
Hi,

I bought from AliExpress a M6 8.4 and installed google apps successfully using an app called googlefier. It's simple.

I have a question, this tablet is using a chinese rom and some applications still use chinese language (off course..)

I have seen, reading some forums, that it is possible to change it to another base language (europe), but for that you need the europe firmware.

If you have an europe version, it is possible, using HiSuite to ask for restoring an older firmware and then to save it before.

If someone can find this firmware i would be very interested and even try this manipulation.

Thanks
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] amshaegar:
Hi.

I have a Mediapad M6 10.8", SCM-W09, currently with the 11.0.0.125 (C432E2R1P2) firmware.

But I am trying to roll back to an older version. Something before 10.1.0.150.

I tried to rollback using the HiSuite app, but no matter what I do, it throws a no internet error (even though it has internet and it is not firewalled).

Then I downloaded a firmware that I found:

SCM-W09_10.0.0.186(C432)_[SCM-W09_hw_eu_R1]_Huawei_Official_Firmware_[Stock,_dload]_[DG]

I was thinking I could use the dload to USB method to flash it.. but that one throws the "software install failed. incompatible with current version. please download the correct update package".

And now I'm stuck. I don't have any other ideas about how to revert to an older firmware. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] embexx:
I had similar issue while downgrading P40 Pro from EMUI 11 to 10.

These steps helped me:

Using latest hisuite. Press upgrade. Other options. Go to other version. Downgrade was possible.

Dload- method doesn't work from EMUI 11 to 10.

After having EMUI 10 dload was working.

Hope, this helps.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] thejackson5:
Does the M6 have better speakers than the M5? They're both stereo and in the same locations, but are the M6's more powerful?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] emko7:
Anyone know if google apps still work after updating the software to HarmonyOS?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Yes
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] demon066:
Yes, my MediaPad M6 Turbo 8.4 Edition is running, the Google Apps will continue to work after updating the software on HarmonyOS
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] rahasyavadi:
Does VoLTE work on anyone's M6 8.4, whether Turbo or not?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Well it seems that users from a Russian forum have managed to install Google services and the play store.

Translated from a user from the forum'

"Russian interface is out of the box, after installing all the patches and the program from biggrey, you can install the playmarket with your account. And that's it, you have a regular android tablet"
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Is it allowed to post the URL to what you're referring to?

https://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=956807&view=findpost&p=87958975

Maybe the Google Services he's referring to is from here? http://www.lzplay.net/
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Yes, as I am quite new user I'am not allowed to post links here yet
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] nyzd21:
With the Chinese version can you change the launcher. Let's say to a Nova launcher?

Just asking because my Honor magic 2 with CN rom is not able to run a third-party launcher.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] greltel:
No I can't change the launcher of my mediapad M6 10.8inch.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Greltel, Have you managed to install Google services with the application we put above? I will receive mine in 10 days
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] greltel:
Yes .All works fine as Google services are concerned.The only thing I can't manage to work is Netflix. When I open the app it says please restart the device error.Any ideas ?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Until I receive it, I won't be able to help much, then I will test it thoroughly.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Flavio:
There is now an M6 with 6GB RAM and some spiffy new colours, the M6 Turbo.

https://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_outs_mediapad_m6_turbo_tablet_with_more_ram-news-38964.php
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
The turbo is definitely the one to get now. I've seen some vendors on AliExpress selling this tablet with Google Play, but I haven't seen definitive proof of it actually running on the tablet yet...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] nigelhealy:
I have the M5 8.4 32Gb and the 10.8 64GB and I really like them, the only major downside is awful 2.4Ghz WiFi when using BT. Do we know yet if they fixed that? I'm OK on 5Ghz wifi or use the headphone dongle.

The 8.4 is so nice I prefer it over my Oneplus6 just for better two thumb typing. I regret paying so much for the 10.8 with the official keyboard case, a Chromebook would be better but I also love the LTE for when not on WiFi.

To answer the question on if worthwhile, I don't find my M5 slow so the main benefit of faster cpu and/or better battery life is sufficient.

I am in USA and got regular updates on 9.0.1.190

If I could start from scratch I'd buy the M6 8.4 128GB and a chromebook and tether the book off the 8.4 and not buy the Oneplus6.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Jonyw1:
Hi guys,

I also have the Huawei MediaPad M6 without Google certification.

Did you make google play stor work? if yes - how?

Thank you
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Have a look at Google services link put on the previous page
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Received the m6 tablet today , all fine, multilanguage, and Google services installed using the links posted in this thread.

I have the same problem with Netflix, Hace you managed to fix it?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
I answer myself, at the moment the solution that works for me is to install an old version of the app
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] elektroselo:
Which Version of Netflix? Can you Post the apk
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
https://mega.nz/#!UxYSFCgJ!U_5rqKqc6KEx8ATFSSJBfCbEJGFiLb5HLVQA7b1_oWY

This one worked for me, I don't know if there is any other.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Have you been able to connect to 5ghz wifi networks, my m6 does not detect them
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] greltel:
Yes.Everything is fine with my 5ghz WiFi .
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Eskick:
Thanks, I've already found the solution , I have changed the channel of my 5ghz wifi and it works.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] cook:
still no way to root the M6?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abujapet:
Superfast charge?

M6 turbo comes with fast charge superfast charge?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] yuuji.:
Hi guys.

how can I do uninstall huawei home? dose not work ADB command.

If you know colud you help me.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] cook:
Could you please confirm

Google is ok with M6 Turbo

Alternative launcher like Nova don't works

Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] beverlykho:
Hi, can Google Play still be installed on the M6?