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[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I was now actually ready to order the Magic V2. had looked at Wondamobile and also asked tradingshenzhen if they were selling it. The answer confuses me again :(

I would like to have it so much, but that's really a lot of negative points :(

From Tradingshenzhen:

1. there is no Google Play Store and probably very difficult to install with a few mods that unfortunately will not go completely.

2. there is no Google Pay working

3. there will probably also most banking apps will not work

4. many trader apps like Trade Republic or Robinhood will also not work

5. Uber or other apps that access Google Maps API will not work either

6. not all apps are available as an alternative in the Huawei/Honor App Store

7. Netflix can only be played in HD, no Full HD

8. alternative launchers are not possible

9. the AI Assistant remains Chinese and OK Google cannot be set as default

10. all the possible methods, like GPub or so, aren't really secure and we don't recomment them
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
that doesn't sound good.. for me everything nogo arguments..
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
sorry for moich an absolute nogo. you present a mobile phone which should then be available in half a year? seriously?
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
I have now ordered one from Wondamobile. Google Services are currently being tested and will certainly come. until then Gbox. Can not be that difficult.
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
When you receive yours you could share your experience here.😉
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Yes of course, I like to do that. Wondamobile is definitely recommended so far. Ordered yesterday and just got message from Fedex that it will arrive on Friday.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
yeah, because GMS is coming ( https://www.techgoing.com/honor-magic-5-magic-v2-and-other-phones-get-magicos-7-1-0-167-update/), of your points, only the following are a long term concern:

7. Netflix can only be played in HD, no Full HD

8. alternative launchers are not possible

The other bigger annoyances, as far as I can see are:

1) horizontal split screen only works with a handful of chinese apps. Sucks for video.

2) Hard to use rear camera as selfie cam since 'outside screen' has no interface.

and of course the bigger hardware omissions if you care: no wireless charging, not all international bands you may need for 5g/4g

Hopefully GMS rolls out in a couple of months and the rest of the google stuff (Including android auto) works okay. I'm forcing myself to wait until someone who imports the V2 can use/test VMS and verify AAuto and company works with reasonable performance, but I have to admit, it's getting hard to resist.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
7. Why is it with Netflix? Is there anything you can do?

8. It's really a pity about the laurels? Why is it that it doesn't work? I actually really like using the Nova Launcher.

The other annoyances don't bother me

1) I hardly ever use multitasking and maybe there will be an update from Honor

2) I'm not aware of the camera thing, I'll have a look at it then. There may still be an update.

I don't think wireless charging is important - it only damages the battery anyway and with 66 watts per cable it's great. I watched tapes because of Germany, that shouldn't be a problem.

I wanted to wait too, but have now ordered. The V2 is already better and cheaper than a Fold 5.

What do you mean by VMS?
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
I meant gms, not vms,sorry.

I assume (nobody else has reported it) the Netflix thing is part of the copyright protection that requires specific codecs to play full hd.

Multitasking will be really handy on the inside screen.

For whatever reason, many china phones don't allow changing the default launcher - one of the global phone perks. I Don't know why. There are a handful that do though, so we'll see.
[Honor Magic V2] bandit081551:
I thought all bands are covered?

Would like to order when the following apps are running directly:

Gpay or an alternative

Banking apps in general

Notifications

Google Maps would also be important, but not mandatory.

Android Auto could be realized with carlinkit.
[Honor Magic V2] ChodTheWacko:
The phone is only supposed to be sold in china, so the only country that is semi guaranteed to have good band support is china. YMMV for other countries. For my carrier the phone has pretty good 4G support and horrible 5G support.

How does carlinkit work? It feels like most of them are android auto passthroughs that still require AA on the source. Is there one that has AA built into it, that only needs to use your phone for internet? (i.e. wifi tethering)
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
GMS should come if there is even a beta phase. And like I said, even in its current state (the V2), I prefer it to the Galaxy Fold 5.
[Honor Magic V2] marbo2k9:
Look at Site 3 in this thread.

bandit081551 has posted the Bands - all covered.​

At the Moment with gbox your apps should work. Only Gpay dont work. With GMS should everything work.
[Honor Magic V2] Katto89:
Hallo dear,

can you see the route you walked on a Google Maps map in the Samsung Health app when you record a workout with your Samsung Watch?

Or does it say that the Google services are missing?

And to all those using GBox:

Can you link multiple Google accounts on GBox?

If you for example have one for private and one for work?

How many Google accounts can you link at the same time?
[Honor Magic V2] Honored88:
Hi guys, is there any way to disable Honor push notification through a Mac? I've read that it is possible with a software called ADB but it doesn't seem to be there for Apple. Can anyone help me with this? Unfortunately, I don't get whatsapp notifications. Thank you.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Received the Update but took longer than 3 Days. Like guessed some employee is triggering it manually.

I had 2 Patches, one directly 1 GB and a second one 10 Minutes later 449 MB. Couldn't extract them, they were so fast installed, I couldn't get a hold on it.

The OS stayed Chinese, so its just GMS on top of the Chinese ROM. For ADB Debugging you still need a Chinese Honor ID, but strangely you can unlock the OEM lock? So flashing over the Qualcomm Chip would be possible in near future, when somebody gets a hold of the Global Version.

Now gonna try to somehow get a Chinese Honor ID.
[Honor Magic V2] p.bresciani:
Yes. Just download FAST ADB for Mac and run it from the Terminal. Works perfectly. Of course you have to enable USB DEBUGGING MODE in the phone first.
[Honor Magic V2] irokm3:
Once you get the Google services, how do I get the Play Store?
[Honor Magic V2] irokm3:
How did you get the Play Store?
[Honor Magic V2] p.bresciani:
Just download it on the web. Google for "Play Store APK"
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Hello your master of the Honor Magic V2 I come from Germany. I've had the foldable for a good month now and have been able to test it extensively. Unfortunately, there are some problems with various apps and their notifications in Germany. Apps like WhatsApp and Instagram run great and are always provided with the necessary notifications if you set the battery optimization accordingly. But as soon as you install German apps like Facebook, Ebay classifieds and NTV, the following happens. No matter what you set, whether autostart permissions or battery optimization, the cell phone takes these apps with it into deep sleep and only lets notifications come when you turn on the screen. I wonder how the cell phone can differentiate between these apps. that WhatsApp and Instagram always come through and are displayed, but the others only come when you turn on the display. By the way, you have to wait about 5 minutes until they are no longer displayed. In the first few minutes it doesn't seem to go into deep sleep. I've been trying to get the problem under control for a week now, but nothing is working. I had the same problem with the Mix Fold 2 and had to root it and install an app called Doze Off. then everything worked. Is there something like that without root or does anyone have an idea why that is? Someone should try and see if they have the same problem.
[Honor Magic V2] irokm3:
Thanks Bro
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Disable HONOR Push Notification App from ADB in Developers mode. All works like charm no delay or hiccup on notification
[Honor Magic V2] antoniob91:
Guys i have an honor magic 5 ultimate and i have filled the form 4 time now (First Time 5 days ago) but i still did not receive any update via OTA.

Can you give me more explanation on what to do? I tried several times to check for update but my phone still says it's up do date. If i try to go in tryout version i have an update (version 183) that does not include GMS so i 'm scared to update on this new version since on the form they said that you need to be on version 176 (on magic 5 ultimate). Any help would be amazing, thanks :)
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
I have V2 - I have GMS and I have Honor ID and USB Debugging on - phone is working great accept for notifications of many apps - I have tried the above on my PC using ADB App Control but the app doesn't see the V2 - I tired it with another phone and it does... What am I missing???
[Honor Magic V2] paterscomp:
Newest update of adb? Enable debugging? My pc on win11 , connected my phone, prompt for file to install on phone, and all works.
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
OK I have adb access to the V2 now using my Mac terminal window - but I haven't used adb commands before..

I have adb files on my desktop in folder named adb - what is the exact command I need to enter now? I know it the item below but jus not sure what to exactly type in my mac's terminal window to disable it..

Thanks you.

com.hihonor.android.pushagent
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
How did you manage to get USB Debugging working? I cant get to register a chinese Honor Account and that is needed for enabling debugging on the phone.
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
I have a friend who has a friend in china and we used his mobile number to register for Honor ID
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
I had disable the honor push services. Only the 2 Apps (Facebook and Kleinanzeigen) do that Misswork🙄
[Honor Magic V2] jakym78:
Can anyone who is using it with Pixel Watch 2 confirm if it works regularly or if there are compatibility problems with the app?

Thanks
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
Can anyone tell me how Desktop mode is with the Chinese ROM? Functioning ok? Google apps opening without issue? Thanks in advance🙏🏾
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Please read the Forum and not repeatedly ask the same questions as before. Inform yourself first, else it comes over rude and the Topic gets spammed with the same Questions.

TL;DR Google Apps work with the Beta, some are still buggy like Android Auto (not working) and GPay on Watches. Some Watches also need a Workaround to connect. Desktop Mode is alright like any other Android Phone with D-Mode. I just tried it, works ok and is enough.
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
Yes all works good. With smartphone you have a real big touchpad. Desktop mode work in wifi mode but also with hdmi
[Honor Magic V2] posydon1:
Anyone know how to set the home screen?
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
You can setup Huawei ID, i do not have HONOR ID, but can toggle the usb debugging
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
I ended up getting the Honor push thing disabled via ADB on my Mac, all notifications seem good for now.. liking this phone now but missing Android Auto in my car ..
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
As a lot of people mention before AA not working yet, maybe on Magic OS 8 we will finally got AA
[Honor Magic V2] frostywinter:
Yes fingers crossed that that to happen...
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Yes I already have a Huawei ID, but you also need a Chinese Honor ID to link it. i cant activate anything only with a Huawei ID, it always redirects to link to an existing Honor Account.
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Welp, I do not know.l but it's work for me, I do not have Honor ID only Huawei but I can toggle the usb debugging mode
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
New update
[Honor Magic V2] thklinge:
Android Auto?
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
No
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
Here we go
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Some can confirm the update is safe and not disable GMS support devices?
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
I found a link where its possible to register China with E-Mail. But when you enter Birthdate and Password, then click next, the form gets wiped and nothing happens.

This Honor Account System is really buggy 😭

Honor ID - Account Notice

hnid.cloud.hihonor.com
[Honor Magic V2] dosto88:
Yes, doesn't affect gms support. Works same as before update.
[Honor Magic V2] Honored88:
Sorry for the question, but could someone help me understand how to disable HONOR push from Mac? I installed from terminal ADB and also connected V2 with debugging enabled to the computer, but now I don't understand how I can do to disable Honor push. I am geeky, but not for these things. XD
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
You need to use the Chinese website as the site you used is the global site. The Chinese website uses the following url:

Chinese Honor Website

I could register on that website and use my local mobil number.

However, you need to try it several times as only every third or fourth attempt is sending out an SMS which I received .... once you registered successfully you should add your email address as this can be used to receive the security code that during the login with the honor id on the Honor Magic V2 will be asked for.

And yes, the whole process is very very unstable. I suspect that they use some kind of load-balancing in the backend and the servers are not identically configured. But that is more or less just an assumption based on my IT experience.
[Honor Magic V2] raimondomartire:
It's safe and not disable gsm
[Honor Magic V2] fritzlee1997:
How long does the gms patch usually comes? Cause its been 2 days for me and no patch comes 😕
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
I got it after 14 hours, some of other people here said it took more than 3 days. Seems no rules...
[Honor Magic V2] rafaarfa:
Do you need VPN for this?
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Thanks, I installed it last night. Except of shorcut to flashlight .... Nothing changed
[Honor Magic V2] fritzlee1997:
I hope i get it soon. Gbox is so limited in apps
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
I received the device and asked for GMS same day, meaned that I didn't experience gbox....

The only thing I complain about is Honor ID account, which not available
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
I have to say that the vibration is weak. Didn't find any intense level of vibration in setting menu. I missed a lot of calls when the device on my desk
[Honor Magic V2] fritzlee1997:
I think they send the patch manually that's why it’s random when the patches will be sent .
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
You used your country local number? From which country did you use the Phone Number?

When I do that with my Switzerland Number, I get an Security Error Message with and without VPN (Surfshark Macau).

Now I tried it a couple of times to much and my number was blocked for 24 hours.

The Chinese virtual SIM Services I tried to use, none received a message so far.
[Honor Magic V2] hiraan:
I was able to register, however I can't login ID on HMV2, whenever I try I receive this message 'service is not available because your account is not registered for the current region'' any help?
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Yes, I used my country local number. I am from Germany. And I did not use a VPN at all.

For the Chinese virtual SIM services I can say that I tried that at first as well, but those are blocked by Honor.

Unless you have a real Chinese phone number that can be used for receiving phone calls as well, they are all blocked.

If you can not register your Honor ID on that page you might try the following page:

https://club.hihonor.com/cn/

It is the Honor Club page and registers your Honor ID with a slightly different page, but in the same region that you need (China). However, I also know that they are constantly tuning their webpage, so it is not guaranteed to work. Let me know if it works for you.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Well, then you obviously created an honor ID for the global region and not for the Chinese region.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
These Chinese Systems are unwelcoming to foreigners it seems. I tried it with 4 Swiss Numbers and 2 Germans, non worked and I get the Security Alert Message. I will try after 24h my own again, maybe then it will work trough some glitch.

Also tried to get into Huawei CAS and WeChat. All services Block Virtual Numbers. WeChat also wants, that some already "6 Months daily User" invites you to pledge for you on WeChat, so you can use it.

I also tried to call the chinese Honor Support Line, but these people only talk chinese, no english at all. :(

I had some unfortunate Supporter on the Phone, I said I only speak English and he continued in Chinese, which was Gibberish to me. This continued for 2 Minutes. 😂
[Honor Magic V2] hiraan:
Pretty sure it was China, changing it to other region wasn't even an option!.
[Honor Magic V2] fritzlee1997:
do you guys think that when the global version of the magic v2 we will be able to port it to the chinese version or make like a custom rom ?
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Except of HONOR services everything else are perfect
[Honor Magic V2] cyan4:
Anyone notice that the phone screen doesn't stay on even when you are looking at it?

It will turn off after 30secs based on what was set for the display sleep time.

Or anyone knows a setting which I may have missed?
[Honor Magic V2] Honorist:
Does anyone knows how I can root the v2??
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
I understand that you have two questions:

1. Will we be able to install the global version firmware on the Chinese version of the Magic V2?

It could be possible if they will provide the service firmware version (meaning an offline version that can be

locally installed) or if they will use the same hardware version for all regions.

It depends on the boot loader and the certificates used for the installation of the rom.

As far as I can see from the Chinese rom it seems that bit by bit that add all the stuff for the global regions

so I am fairly optimistic that there will be a possibility to do that later.

2. Will we be able to make a custom rom?

This would require the ability to unlock the boot loader .... which consists of two parts:

a) Enabling the possibility to unlock it in the developer options -> this is currently possible

b) Receiving an unlocking code from Honor or find a method to calculate the unlocking code

with a different method.

I am less optimistic on the last part as security is an important part and most likely Honor will not provide the unlocking code. Apart from that providing a custom rom very often involves loosing the Widevine certificates and leads to video streaming services only providing low resolution videos.
[Honor Magic V2] sascha.zindel:
Up to now Honor did not implement in the rom the possibility of eye tracking for keeping your device active. So you can change the setting for the display sleep time between 30 seconds, 1 min, 2 min, 5 min and 10 minutes. It remains to be seen if Magic OS 8 will provide such an option. But up to now it isn´t provided by Honor. As I am used to Samsung I miss this feature at times ....
[Honor Magic V2] cyan4:
Ya...missed the eye tracking function

Keep having to touch the screen after 20+ secs ...haha
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
Anyone noticed notification sound problem that doesn't sound. Whatsapp i.e.
[Honor Magic V2] runitdownmid:
Hi everyone, from Australia here and managed to make a chinese honor ID using email + overseas number. Happy to share for everyone else to try. Have attached pictures for all the steps below with translation.

Copy paste this into your built in browser URL on the phone - 注册_荣耀帐号

Look for the link that has the same exact heading as what you copy pasted

Should take you to the chinese honor ID register page, it will should be a phone number registration but it will have an option on the left to do email registration, click on that.

Fill in the form, and register

It will then open up a prompt to accept then ask you to bind a phone number, pick your country code and enter your number (This one shouldn't have that 'security risk - please try again' error, at least not for Australian numbers)

Keep trying if you don't receive a code, took me 2-3 retries to get the code to send. Once you bind the phone number, press confirm and it should be good. I don't remember if there's anything after that but should be pretty straightforward from there if all went well.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
You are a true hero, it worked! I tried it so many different methods. But I never guessed that there is one more chinese hidden site, where you can enter the Mail.

Can you DM me your PayPal? I wanna send you something for your effort. :)
[Honor Magic V2] runitdownmid:
Glad it worked for you. Don't worry about sending me anything, just want to help with the frustrating setup for otherwise an amazing phone.
[Honor Magic V2] fireedo:
dont know why but I got no option register by email as in the attachment number 3
[Honor Magic V2] ycats:
I was trying to search the thread, but not working.............do the Galaxy watches pair up and work flawlessly now with the Google services update?
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Use this link, should work and I get the Mail selection on the left. The link takes you right away to the Mail Registration:

注册_荣耀账号

hnid-drcn.cloud.hihonor.com
[Honor Magic V2] Moorie88:
I am going to be in China next week. If anyone still struggles , I could pick up some local Sims and help you out 👍
[Honor Magic V2] izbr1234:
Worked like a charm!
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
just let you know about last OTA received 7.2.0.123(SP51CHNC00E122R5P6PATCH01)

that will break your sound notifications.

just uninstall HONOR PUSH from adb (is safe don't worry about it) and all turn back work properly.
[Honor Magic V2] MoBo_the_Hobo:
Somebody managed to disable or delete the Honor Launcher to use their 3rd Party one? When I try to delete it, i get the Message "Failure [DELETE_FAILED_INTERNAL_ERROR]".

Command was for it:

pm uninstall -k --user 0 com.hihonor.android.launcher

So far didnt find out what is causing this. Other Apps removed just fine like the Push Service.

So far I managed to disable these bloatware Apps without noticing issues:

com.baidu.input_hihonor
com.baidu.swan
com.bjbyhd.screenreader_hihonor
com.hihonor.aipluginengine
com.hihonor.android.totemweather
com.hihonor.aod
com.hihornor.awareness
com.hihonor.brain
com.hihonor.game.kitserver
com.hihonor.hiboard
com.hihonor.hncloud
com.hihonor.keychain
com.hihonor.magazine
com.hihonor.mediamaterial
com.hihonor.quickgame
com.hihonor.sceneservice
com.hihonor.suggestion
com.hihonor.videoeditor
com.hihonor.wallet
com.huawei.android.pushagent
com.hauwei.appmarket
com.huawei.browser
com.huawei.gameassistant
com.huawei.hbm
com.huawei.hicar
com.huawei.hicloud
com.huawei.hidisk
com.huawei.hifolder
com.huawei.vasisstant
com.unionpay.tsmservice

Removed from list:

com.hihonor.photos (I use alternative Gallery App XGallery, the Huawei one has some bugs) First you can select a secondary app, but as soon as you restart your phone, directly jumping from the Photo App to Galery doesnt work on the bottom left.
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
stock Home is not removable at all, and other launchers can't be used as main

Damn.
[Honor Magic V2] Allografter:
I'm so confused about this. People on this forum have categorically said that you cannot install and use a 3rd party launcher on this phone but just today AverageDad on YT said that you could and this was followed up by another user confirming that Nova and Wide launcher can be used as the primary launcher.

Can anyone confirm one way or another? Thanks!
[Honor Magic V2] wolfgart:
This is not true at all.

Chinese Honor and Huawei device are closed about other launchers.

Today we don't have any method to make them working as default.