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[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
There is a setting that states if you stay connected to the mobile network while in standby. In German it is called "Akku - Weitere Akkueinstellungen - Im Ruhezustand verbunden bleiben" (should be something as Battery - More battery settings - Stay connected in idle mode). If you set it to yes, it does update frequently. If not, it uses a method similar to the iPhone and wakes up in certain intervals, connects to the network, retrieves data and goes back to idle mode. This is controlled by the Honor push agent to some extend.

So if you really need it you could activate it. However, battery will last less time depending on your network connection.
[Honor Magic V2] Bigzanigza:
Yeah the V2 isn't on their website yet. I don't even think the VS is able to be purchased on there either but you can 100% purchase them in store. The V2 they told me end of Jan for it to be shipped but I'm hearing this might be pushed back until mid Feb. I guess we will have to wait and see.
[Honor Magic V2] evlado:
This is very helpful thanks. Do you know if android auto and galaxy watches will work with the local version? Presumably we are getting the European version in Australia???
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Sorry, but this discount is rubbish. Sure, you can try to figure it out. but you pay €2,001 for the V2 with charger. The carbon case is also included in the China version for €1,340. free screen replacement? wow, the foil costs €20. And no one wants the watch. It costs €140 new, but you won't be able to sell it even for €100.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Yes, I agree. I'd rather that they took the cost of the watch and other bits and pieces off the phone in the first place! This is such a disappointment considering it's last generation's processor. I've been looking forward to the global version for so long but did not anticipate the considerable price hike. I was prepared to pay more but this is ridiculous.

Not being able to change the launcher is a deal breaker for me which is why purchasing the CN version is a no-go.

I've been using the Vivo x fold 2 CN version which actually does allow you to change the launcher and have integrated Google services but it's just a little too heavy for me and I would like to have some form of desktop mode, which is why I was looking at the Honor.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
As I said:

For the first four weeks you get a discount of 15% if you register on the HonorClub site. So you pay 1701,00 € and get the watch for free as well.

And the normal carbon case that you get in the china version does not cover the hinge. I know because I bought it myself.

I totally agree that it still is expensive but significant lower than 2001 €.

Independent of that I agree that prices should be lower in general for foldable phones.

And seeing how prices drop for current Honor devices I am pretty sure that within the first 3 month the price will drop significantly.
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Will we be able to load Global ROM on Chinese version does anyone know?
[Honor Magic V2] Bigzanigza:
Galaxy watch and android auto should work fine. Any global rom phone is the same as a phone your purchase here. I had a look and the V2 is now on their website for preorder. It's $2,599 but comes with a watch as a preorder bonus. Not sure if they'll still do it for $2,499 in store without the watch but they say it retails for $600 odd so might be worth the extra $100. https://www.auptimal.com.au/product/honor-magic-v2/
[Honor Magic V2] evlado:
Pre-ordered! Thanks for all your help
[Honor Magic V2] ZeroCool1977:
are any of you facing google maps live feature crashing? I am using the china rom with gms installed. this is the only issue I have. it seems related to google augmented reality issue. does anyone tried using google map live on their magic v2?
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Potentially there is a new source of cheaper global version - from Hong Kong. I did not order myself but looks like this will be the same global version.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
UK preorder website now active. Looks like you will be getting a set of overear headphones, screen protector, charger and screen insurance with a £200 voucher off if you buy in the sale window

The headphones are B&O and are worth over £400 apparantly
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
Yeah, it updated successfully. For now the major difference is the battery consumption, inwas getting 1 day of battery life with normal use (40~50 of calls every day, few hours of browsing, around of 30minutes of rdp with the interior screen) and after the update the battery is around 45% when i'm going to bed, so yeah, i think its an improvement. For the rest of the OS i didn't noticed major changes. I think the radio signal got better/more stable, maybe thats the reason for less power consumption. Overal it feels almost the same OS.
[Honor Magic V2] btagomes:
This morning the phone restarted, i thougt it was a crash but was an night update...
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Are you able to change the default launcher in Magic OS 8? Does Google pay work?
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Do you have a WearOS smartwatch or could you please try to install Google WearOS app and see how it behaves? Same of course with Android Auto if you have ability to test it, but my hopes are low...
[Honor Magic V2] nocalu1:
The offer is very good!!! because it comes out at 1300 euros. What I don't know is if it can be sent to Europe and its cost.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
English please.
[Honor Magic V2] nocalu1:
The offer is very good!!! because it comes out at 1300 euros. What I don't know is if it can be sent to Europe and its cost. Excuse!!
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Indeed, but I am a bit reluctant to order there. Packages from HK will pretty much automatically end up in customs in Germany so you will still end up paying 1600 Euro + shipping. Only option is to ask somebody to bring it alone and also hope that customs at the airport are not checking that person.
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Can someone, Who test Magic OS 8, confirm that the following apps are working properly

1. Wear Os

2. Mobvoi health

3. Android Auto function

Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
And if default launcher can be changed please.
[Honor Magic V2] freekick84:
If you don't understand just use Google translate. Yo si entiendo.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Sure, I could.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
Just got confirmation message of being successful for Magic Os 8.0 and completed back up and now start the Os upgrade
[Honor Magic V2] alexnippon:
I bought this, didn't realize that they don't have any GMS support atm. The model is VER-AN10, different as with the standard one. Now I ended up having a beautiful fold phone but unusable because of missing GMS support.
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
What you do to get the updates?

The registration was closed, isn't it?
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Don't worry, with MagicOS8.0 everybody should get GMS support without any extra registration. 1-2 month until public 8.0 release I guess.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well, closed for the 1st wave maybe?! They kept the status with the requests on "Under Review" and it seems as they are now starting to add a 2nd wave to the test. Which would make sense as they did it with MagicOS 7.2 the same way.

What I would be interested in:

Does MagicOS 8 support VoWifi now? MagicOS 7.2 does not. Which is sad as my mobile reception over here is not that good and using Wifi would be improving voice quality.
[Honor Magic V2] alexnippon:
I thought the MagicOS7.2 release for China should include GMS support already? I saw a lot of people having the GMS support on their standard China version of Magic v2 on MagicOS7.2

Mine is the Magic v2 RSR with different model number so I understand it doesn't get supported by Honor. even though I have the newest 7.2.0131 update like others as well. So I'm not sure whether with MagicOS8.0 release it will change.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
On the UK network I'm on, no Wi-Fi calling feature and think it's network related as oppose to Os support
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
If anyone knows how to get the Google search bar widget on home screen, Please share
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
Anyone bought a V2 from Wanda Mobile?
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
I did through recommendation by Average Dad on YouTube - Just to be clear "No affiliation"
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
How did it go? How long did delivery take?

They have the global version now and it looks to be considerably cheaper than the UK launch price.
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
I did. Bought the Chinese ultimate version. Came within the week all great.

Noticed they had global version. If you order I will be interested to know if the same as we will get in UK.
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Can you check if you can change the standard launcher, or if you can add normal widgets now and whether android auto works? Have Chinese ROM ultimate and debating global version purchase.
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
I am On magic 7.2 and can add normal widgets
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Really? I can only add the Chinese Cards? I want to be able to add things like Microsoft Widgets etc?
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Go to add cards, scroll down you will have an option called classic widgets click and you will have access to all your widgets.
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
I haven’t got that option …. All of mine just Chinese …. 7.2.0.129(SP51CHNC00E127R5P8patch02)
[Honor Magic V2] lucboucim:
I read somewhere that the update to Magic OS 8.0 for the V2 series will be in February
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Yes, seems to be the plan.

When I applied for the MagicOS 8.0 beta, I was not receiving it initially and my request stayed on "Under review". Today I received MagicOS 8.0 beta in 2 steps (first preparation page, then MagicOS 8 base package (CHNC00E62R5P5patch03).

So my impression is that they are actively working on that release.

Not really supprising as the competitors do have Android 14 already ......
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Where did you check that it was under review?

Also are you able to change default launcher, does android auto work and can you change default wallet to google? Thanks in advance.
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Hey I just got the os 8 update

You can't change the launcher

AA is not working

I can change the wallet to my bank's wallet.
[Honor Magic V2] sgazard:
Thank you thats really helpful.

I guess UK Global order going in later this week then :-)
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
hi! one question. does google wallet work for you? in my case since the upgrading is not working anymore.
[Honor Magic V2] olimpxxx:
The same, it doesn't work. Wrote to tech support.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Im confused, why does Wonda now have only the Global Variant?

https://www.wondamobile.com/mobile/honor.html

Something ain't right and Im confused. Did they stop selling the Chinese Version for the global?

There never was a Oppo Fold N3 Global Version in the Shop (which exists) or other Premium Global Phones mostly.

Hopefully soon there will be a EDL for Patching on Chip Level to convert the Device to global. Somebody would probably cash on hard, last figure I know is alteast 300 China V2 Devices sold to Europe from Average Dad. 30$x300 would be 9000 to earn easy.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Google Wallet worked on MagicOS 7.2 final version and I used it without problems on the Chinese official version. It will also work on MagicOS 8.0 Final version.

As this is currently a beta it is not officially approved by Google. Google only approves final versions. And Googles approval is needed to use the wallet as a method of payment.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Wondamobile is Hong Kong based. Honor Magic V2 is available as global version in HK since 19th of Jan. So this is the version you are getting.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
I also experienced similar issue with google wallet, AS stopped working with error message saying, due to not meeting security requirements and considered phone as being rooted with custom Rom.

Also notice Twin App stop working too.

Feedback issue to Honor via the escalation route including full support for enabling Wi-Fi calling feature.

Look forward to their response.

In meantime battery life is looking good and stable but still early days
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Correct
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Got Magic OS 8 lat night too.

Bettery performance is very good.
[Honor Magic V2] perfecteric:
You noticed that in 1 day? 😏
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
is your google pay and find your device working?
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
I saw the list of Honor Magic V2 Global in Wondamobile, Hongkong.Being a Global Version does it include Official Google Apps such as Play Service, Play Store and Android Auto?Also are there any other seller in Hongkong who are equally dependable as Wondamobile?I want to buy the phone from them and get it delivered to Kuwait.
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
I emailed them. They said "Yes, it is a Global version, works with Google apps and Android Auto.".

However, someone on Reddit says they just received the Global version and ....

"Edit 4: received phone, everything is amazing so far. Tmobile works out of the box, Google services all installed. Was able to setup honor ID via email, no phone needed! Only thing I can't get to work is Android Auto even though it has it in it. Vehicle is an '18 Merc E43 for reference. No luck yet :("

https://www.reddit.com/r/Honor/comments/19aiuii
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
hi, now i know why my wallet is not working.

anyway, is find my device working on MOS 7.2?

find my device is not working on my MOS 8.0, however web app is able to locate my device.
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
apparently it works.. see niccollo..;)
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
Just some thoughts for anyone in the USA:

It's weird that I can't find the official 4g/5g band list on https://www.hihonor.com/global/phones/honor-magic-v2/spec/

I'm in the USA, so I'd end up using the phone on t-mobile.

Like most chinese phones, it doesn't have support for band 71, which t-mobile uses for 4g/5g. What's more relevant is that the honor Vs global does not support band 71 either.

Since neither the Vs global nor V2 global have USA releases, It's fairly safe to assume no band 71 support.

I don't think this is really a deal breaker (My current phone, the UK huawei 20x, doesn't have it either), but it would be nice. I do lose data in a couple of stores with levels below ground level.
[Honor Magic V2] lawtq:
I loved the v2. Was great. I am now on the mix fold 3. It's just better, built better, better hinge, better inner screen battery life by a long way, better camera.

V2 was lighter and thinner which was better if course and had better signal strength. This addiction gotta stop
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
Unfortunately, the fold 3 does not cover all bands.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I thought for a long time whether I should order the V2 or the Mix Fold 3. Overall, I think the V2 is significantly better. Battery is bigger, handling (Mix is too big and clunky for me), bands and general design.
[Honor Magic V2] lawtq:
Fair enough. But you have to have used them both to come to this conclusion, I think
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Sure. I looked at a lot of reviews and came to this conclusion.

And the thing about the bands is also a final point in Germany.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
I think with these china phones, GMS and bands are a big deal.

The mix fold 3 not having band 20 is a big deal in some countries, and not having a supported GMS is a deal breaker for many in the states. It unfortunately don't matter how good the rest of the phone is - a deal breaker is a deal breaker.

I'd strongly consider a lot of the chinese foldables if only they had GMS+android auto.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
The V2 GMS is coming ;-)
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
If i can get confirmation from niccolo that android auto works, I'll order the v2 almost immediately
[Honor Magic V2] Niccolo:
No way ti check in my case. No auto compatibile in my family xd
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Hey does it have esim?
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
Oh, hmm. Thanks for letting me know.
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
Or you realize the connection via carlinkit/tethering.
[Honor Magic V2] Niccolo:
No :(
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Thanks for the effort though! Unfortunately I need esim as I travel a lot and those travel esims are a life saver
[Honor Magic V2] Katto89:
I'm not that smart when it comes to the subject...

But the V2 has 2 SIM slots. Can't you just put a 2nd SIM card in? Or does it have to be an Esim?
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Having an esim allows me to purchase before I travel so as soon as I land I have data and esim choices are much more than tourist sims. Weird because the global vs had esim
[Honor Magic V2] conceptgate:
In the main, in Asia, India and Africa, if a phone has dual sim it has dual physical. If Europe, UK, etc. it is one physical and one esim, and in North America it is moving toward 2 esims (iphones are all 2 esim). So it depends on the market the phone is targeted at. As such, 99% of high end phones that are targeted at Asia will have 2 physical sims.
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
They could've done what samsung is doing two physical sims + esim (you have the choice between dual physical or one physical and one esim) I think at that price range adding an esim wouldn't compromise their margins
[Honor Magic V2] Stebal60:
Lo stesso problema. Google Wallet ha smesso di funzionare dopo l'aggiornamento a OS 8 Beta.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
Gracias
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
is your google pay/wallet working?
[Honor Magic V2] Thealshear:
Don't have it in my country sorry
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
I paid this evening with google pay, no problem
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Few hours of use that's enough to know, there is significant improvement than Magic OS 7.2.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
So I thought I share this especially for those who've successfully upgrade to Magic Os8.0 and unable to use their Google wallet.

In my previous I highlighted error message relating to security/Custom Rom. Since then I've tried the instruction as shown in below fotos and seems to resolve Google wallet issues.

Please all affected, try this and confirm if now working for you. - Just simply go to play store, click on profile icon at top right, follow by play protect, make sure you scan and you should no longer get the error message and be able to use Google wallet. Will try and update if it fixed it.
[Honor Magic V2] olimpxxx:
Doesn't work for me.

Looks like there is a problem with SafetyNet status

.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
wallet doesnt work even when its showing safe. this only detects harmful apps.

the safety net check is more accurate. my cts profile failed, so i assumed beta rom is not certified as mentioned another brother.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Can this be ordered to Kuwait.And can the gift redemption be made at Kuwait? Aloo does thie price include shipping charge and customs duty?
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Why don't you ask the shop directly? I have no clue, just found it myself.
[Honor Magic V2] manmute98:
The more feedback Honor get from those successfully part of the Beta tester program, via the Honor club mobile app, the quickly they able to response and get a fix and push out an update before next wave of testers are sent Os8.0 upgrade.

So get finger trigger happy 😁
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Does anyone who has prebooked for Honor Magic V2 Global in Europe has got it delivered?If yes,did you check whether Android Auto is working in it?
[Honor Magic V2] dinnye88:
does anyone know how to flash the global rom to chinese v2's? bought the chinese version in october.
[Honor Magic V2] chortya:
Not possible as of now. Only deep level SOC based tooling might help to change the model.
[Honor Magic V2] tycoon18:
For people asking about Android Auto. I have the global version and Android Auto works fine.
[Honor Magic V2] maavollaaron:
I have just got my hands on the global version of magic v2. But it doesn't comes with the honor wallet app of china rom. Can anyone with china version please help me out. Extract the wallet APK and send it to me please?

I needed the Chinese version of honor wallet in order to add access card to my phone so that I don't have to bring access card out of home.

Or anyone here have got any solution for adding access card to our phone?
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thank you tycoon 18 for timely helpful information.Now I place the order fearlessly.And may I ask you one more thing?Which is your country?
[Honor Magic V2] tycoon18:
Canada
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
Anyone bought the Purple glass version? Is it a bright purple or quite dark and un-noticeable in day to day use?

The UK website only has Purple glass or Black fake leather. I'm not sure I like either and would much prefer the Black glass version.
[Honor Magic V2] eyz:
take the glass. PU leather will peel over time.
[Honor Magic V2] pnsdhrn:
Thank you tycoon again
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Hi! Besides Google Wallet, AA, Google Assistant, Netflix app doesn't work on MagicOS 8. If fact is not possible to download from google play.
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Netflix is working
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
How did you do it?

When i try to install from google play i got a message like "this app won 't work for your device".

I fresh installed the Magicos 8.
[Honor Magic V2] defpat:
Hi guys,

Have you noticed that depending on which European country you are, you have different prices and gifts.

Apparently, living in Belgium, i could order from Spain or the UK, but not from France(best price) or Germany.
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Install it from web (apk).

I already had it before.
[Honor Magic V2] XtianRO:
Good idea! It worked! Thnx!
[Honor Magic V2] PaulParanoia:
UK may be a good choice for you. You can get a £300 voucher if you already own another Honor product, are a student or use another brand (fill in the form and they send you the voucher). Then you can get another £200 off by clicking the YES button for the trade-in (you don't have to send your old phone, it's just another discount). That brings the price down to £1200 in line with the French website. Plus you also get the headphones.

New HONOR Magic V2 Release & Subscribe Offer | HONOR UK

HONOR Magic V2 release date from 26th Jan! Subscribe HONOR Magic V2 Phone and get early bird discount!

www.hihonor.com

Strange way of doing things but I guess they want the option of keeping prices high if the phone is successful.
[Honor Magic V2] khailchain:
does anyone know how to set up a honor account with a chinese mobile number if you want to sign in with a huawei account this also needs to be a chinese also ive tried using these virtual numbers online but they dont seem to work thanks :)
[Honor Magic V2] vanngoh:
Is your V2 global or china rom?

I don't think you can reg or create a new ACC under Mainland China if you are using Global Rom. Only a China rom then you can select under Mainland China.

If Oppo works the same as Huawei/Honor, Also, they will need to send a SMS otp to the Chinese mobile #.

The Huawei wallet app that I downloaded from a Chinese app market won't work.
[Honor Magic V2] vanngoh:
Your problem is exactly what I bumped into, wanted key access for my V2 from my Find n3. needed to pair my Oppo watch 3 pro for the key access.

Couldn't get the Oppo wallet to work, even downloaded the latest Huawei Wallet APK from a legit source, it hangs in the login page. So you are in no luck.

Thankfully, I managed to d/l Oppo china Health app and asked my sis who is in china to bind my Oppo Userid with her line. And after successfully adding my Oppo watch, I saw there is a 'Wallet' in the Oppo health app, copied my access key card by NFC copy, and WALA! Both my watch and phone can unlock my door~!
[Honor Magic V2] khailchain:
hi yes its a china rom i cant sign into it cause i need a chinese honor account i can sign into the app gallery with my huawei account but not on the actual phone