Honor Magic V2 - Global VS China ROM!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- Time to compare the differences between the Chinese V2 and the global!
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2 other things I've noticed between the Chinese and global ROMs:
1. I can use 3rd party launchers in the global ROM. So Niagara works. Could never get it on the Chinese one.
2. Global ROM supports eSIM for the 2nd SIM slot. Unfortunately, that means that you have to choose between a second SIM *or* eSIM. You can't have 3 lines (i.e. 2 physical SIMs and 1 eSIM ).
Mike, thanks a lot for this great video !!
The reason Verizon in the US has connectivity issues because they're a legacy CDMA provider rather than GSM provider, so they have different bands and until LTE they didn't use SIM cards.
Hi Mike! You said in your video last time the Ticwatch pro 5 did not connect after the google latch has that changed for the chinese rom. Feally hoping there will be a flashable version of the global rom to iron out these small deficits. Really happy using my Chinese rom v2. Addicted to it))
Subbed and liked!
Just i cant seem to get other themes or wallpapers, icons... And stuck to the standard launcher...
Does the Google assistant work in the Chinese rum I'm sure it works in the global ROM? For example in the Chinese rum can you use a gesture to ask Google to set a reminder.
I think you also can't log in to HONOR SERVICES on the Chinese version.
That's the situation on my HONOR Magic 6 pro
i want to buy one but they said the panel will work with the chinese apps only is that true or there is solution ??
Does the Global V2 have a call screen app similar to that in Google Pixel?
Also does it have a voice recorder app that can do voice to text?
Got mine and it's fantastic average dad 😊 love it 👍
what about the notifications on Apps ...Everyone said the Chinease versions either delayed or some of them you won't get a notifications
Do your earbud mics work? I have the global version but my galaxy buds 2 pro mic isn't being detected during calls. Any suggestions?
Hey Mike! Lol, after having the Chinese for months(Google patch), I'm really amazed at the number of people that bought the global versus Chinese.. Especially after seeing this video! I pretty much figured, like yourself that there were only going to be one or two features that the Chinese doesn't have. Personally, the only one I'm interested in, is the assistant that I'd love to use, hoping it's like Bixby in controlling the phone. But it's such a massive price jump for the global version! It's like rape me raw!
Anyhow, great video as always!
ur in usa ? does it work good with the bands? is there any difference in camera quality?
@@thuggy67 yes USA. On t Mobile, no issues with bands, and no difference in picture quality
@@DamonGaskin did you also bought from giztop ?
I have 3 folds the fold 5 , oneplus open and the magic v2 , i see which one is better software wise that goes to samsung having 3 apps open in multi apps , the oneplus has best sound and the v2 wins for being thin and light plus battery goes well as well
On my Chinese rom phone the app relay "reddit app" does not work, wonder if it works in the global version
Nice information,I shared on Facebook
And another question concerning the Windows mobile connexion (to have access from windows to android phone) :
On my chinese V2, It's not working because my phone (Microsoft can't connect to my phone when it will be used outside from china...)
Thank in advance
Jerome
When will the RSR Porsche Design be available in the UK and European market?
Perfect reviews!!
The PU Leather needs case??
Not for protection but to keep it from slipping out of the hands;
Not really, phone is really grippy!
Anyone using galaxy buds on any china rom phone?Find option not showing on SmartThings app?.
Also hey google not working
Hello Mike. The T-mobile roaming feature is not working outside the US with my Chinese ROM V2. T-Mobile says the phone is the issue. Can this be patched? Thank you for your insightful videos!
hi google services works on chinese version, Android auto dosent Works on chinese version? Thanks!
Nice video Average Dad. I have the Global variant and also gotten the Magic Pen recently. However, I noticed that the Chinese variant has more stylus/pen features built in. For example, when you tap on the circular pen icon, there is a list of options for the Chinese variant whereas the Global variant only has 3 options to select. Also, with the Chinese variant you can crop any image from any source and paste to the Notes using the Magic Pen. I can't do the same with the Global variant. Since you have both variants, can you confirm my findings? Thanks.
So , do you recommend not to buy it if I am a fold user and totally using the Spen
some peoples deal breakers are weird lol! i am sure a software update will sort soon but keep on mind... the pen has not been released globally yet!!
@@AverageDadOfficial
So if I got a pen from Alibaba ....does it work as Spen
I follow you from france (sorry for my poor english leve...). I share with you this information :
I contact HONOR FR after sales to try ta have Google service
- First answer (2 week ago) = A big update will be implemented end of january (And Google Service will be include inside like you say in your video)
- Second answer received yesturday = Update is now postone to end of february...
I have shared it on my Facebook buddy. Good video however I ended up purchasing the S24 Ultra 512gb
Awesome thank you!
I have the chinese version, Yet to get the MAGICOS8 update on device, still stuck with gspace😄, Any other way to manually update it so GMS can be enabled?!?
Same here bro 😢
Great and informative video! Regarding the Android Auto and Smartwatch connect issues with the Chinese version: Does this apply to ALL Chinese versions of Honor phones? I'm asking this because I'm thinking of getting the Chinese Magic 6 Pro. Thanks.
Yes, afraid so
@@AverageDadOfficial Really? That would suck. Did you test with the Magic 6 Pro yet? (I heard you announce it in one of your videos, not sure if it was this one or another).
You said in an earlier review vs the oneplus open that you can't split apps horizontally, e.g., have youtube landscape on one half and another app on other half. This still true?
did i?? this is a problem with Chinese ROM phones usually... the open has always been able to split horizontally... now the V2 global does too
@@AverageDadOfficial cheers
Thanks Mike. I ran through your video but cannot find it . Does Global rom has Google ver negative homescreen?(swipe left from launcher)
Yes 👍
I loved my Honor Magic V2 Chinese rom. The only negative for me was no macro video mode. I make a lot of Instagram reels of small coins & artefacts I find metal detecting. The I Phones do this perfectly. I’d be happy to know if any of the other folds like the One Plus Open offer a macro video mode with auto focus? Thanks for another good video Mike 😎👍
Thanks for sharing
Ciao sei riuscito ad impostare l account honor sul modello cinese? Io ho honor 6 pro in Italia ma non riesco
Mike I got my V2 on Monday but going to return it. The phone specs and build quality is amazing but not impressed with the software. There are lot of apps which you only use vertically in multitasking and cannot use horizontal multitasking for it. Do you anyway to work around this where like Samsung Fold phones you can use any app in multitasking in any orientation. Thanks
The z fold 6 and 7 will be awesome but Huawei mate x5 is perhaps the best
settings -> foldable phones -> app scaling - change apps to full screen. have you tried this yet?
My query isn't regarding the app scaling it is running multitasking horizontally not vertically. I tried to run Mxplayer Pro and Chrome horizontally in multitasking but it gave an error that MX Player Pro does not support horizontal feature. Whereas on my Z Fold 2 I didn't have any issues running MX Player Pro in horizontal multitasking
@umairjehangir1208 samsung has the best software in android on my opinion . Look up the z fold 6 prototypes
I think I have the same problem as you, when I use certain applications that don't fit very well in the horizontal position, I get a white or black bar on the left of the screen, which is very annoying. I've found a solution to this problem, but it doesn't work for all applications. The hardware is great but I think this phone lacks software optimization. I think I'll send it back too @@umairjehangir1208
What about the yoyo assistant? I don’t think that works in English, probably not even the new magicos 8 version with ai will. Also, those cool widgets that honor shows with the plane ticket, the train time or the package information? I would love them but no reviewer are showing them, making me think they’re only on the Chinese rom. Thanks!
That's right. Yoyo speaks only in chinese, so we can't use it. We can choose other assistant like google or copilot but i have to figure out how to launch them. Those magic tricks of AI for calling a car or use a calendar are just fantastic, for an expat are lifesaver
I have one Honor Magic V2 chinese rom. Please suggest how to install GMS?
I so wanna see this one !!
I would like you to confirm things regarding phone call.
Do both roms have built in call recorder?
What is the maximum number of call history?
(For e.g, samsung 2000 and mi infinity)
Thank you in advance and hope you can help me with my questions.
Does the global version do away with the frustrating Chinese symbols and lettering on the keyboards? For those of who doesn't use Chinese / Mandarin it makes the keyboard very busy & confusing! TIA
of course
Great comparison. I'll think I'll stick with my Chinese ROM unit. Not enough extra on the global ROM to warrant the extra cost I'd have to pay out even after selling the Chinese one. Thank you for making up my mind 👍🏻
How much did you pay for the Chinese rom if you don't mind me asking
Got mine in the Philippines..... No problem at all connecting to verizon in usa
Does the global model have the Honor junk apps? I am thinking about the global model but dont want all the junk apps.
No, only the Honor apps that are suitable internationally
Mike, thank you for your video. Can you verify a difference between the both please : Your European version have the an eSIM card option available ? (Honor web site information = Wifi 6 + eSIM card) and in the chinese version, it's Wifi 7 without eSIM card. In my side, I have one V2 from china buy in january, end I don't have eSIM ... (and no Google services.... horrible !!!!)...
Thank you in advance for your feedback
Jerome
i have global version of v2 and it has esim option
Interesting, one more difference... I don't have eSim on my china rom.
Thank jallelab
Average dad your a man of your word. I have a question. You can only have ONE main phone for the next 2 years. Honor v2 (£1,199) or oneplus open (£1,439). Which one you choosing? (iv watched your v2 vs oneplus open but still can't decide)
at those prices... the V2! they are so close at the top
Excellent Video cheers average dad
Does the Chinese or the global version have a desktop mode?
Have you checked out the Honor Magic VS2? As far as I can tell it's the same body and build but older chipset and specs at a lower price?
I have the Vs2 alongside the V2. It feels lighter in the hand and has ever-so-slightly different dimensions (slightly shorter, slightly wider). The slower chipset is definitely noticeable.
Oh OK thanks. I went ahead and got the V2 on a Chinese new year sale and it was definitely worth it. If you never opened the inner screen it would be a very good very snappy phone with a great screen, tons of storage and ram, etc but way too expensive. But when you factor in the amazing inside screen and how thin and light it is, it's just nuts.
Hvala!
Thank you!
Does volte/vowifi work on the Chinese version in the UK?
VoLTE yes, but VoWifi no
Again....nothing is missed in AD channel's product reviews, ..and the Global v Chinese rom argument is always detailed and broken down on the channel, A great video would be AD installing a Global rom on a Chinese Honor V2, if this is a possibility?
Saw a video of someone installing a global Oxygen OS rom on a Chinese OnePlus 12 which had a Color OS rom. I'm assuming you can also download the global rom of this phone to one which has the Chinese rom.
Guys does this device support wireless charging because unlike Samsung it has a large battery and I really want it
Livio i suggest you to keep chinese version, nothing is missed included android auto and google wallet
Great video to reassure those that have the Chinese variant, don't have a lot missing from their phones.
Not so. The pen/stylus is lacking tons of features in the Global variant.
@@alvinyew841 are you talking the official pen or generic pens? Either way, it is good to know and I'm sure that Mike will test accordingly.
Not true at all! give examples and your experience owning both variants
Hope this will be the same for the new Honor Magic 6 Pro, because I ordered for the Chinese Version already.
??
Will it be possible to install a Global ROM on the China version in the future?
That depends on two prerequisites:
a) Unlocking the boot loader (which is not possible as Honor does not provide the unlock codes)
-> that is required to flash other roms in general if they are not signed properly (digital certificate)
or
b) having a global rom that is signed with the same certificate as the one used on the Chinese version
-> that would allow to flash the global rom
But independent of that it would require a download link for the global rom. And Honor pretty much locked down there servers so you can´t figure it out easily.
Somebody would need to share the direct link ....
I'm glad i just kept it in my basket, reading comments that auto rotate isn't working properly. Great prototype, ill hold off until its cheaper in cex and i'll just use store credit instead.
My next business write off might be the mi fold 4 or the next one plus.
Was that autocorrected?Who says "auto rotate" is not working?
My global V2 is actually better than my Fold 4 on OneUi6 for screen rotation.
I would say multitasking is a little limited. As some have said, not all apps support horizontal split.
I did find earlier today that I couldn't multitask "Settings" alongside a food delivery app, but it was easy enough to use gestures to switch apps.
prototype?? dude, you don't deserve one of these! if course auto rotate works
@@lofgren007 thanks for your comments, I saw the comments about auto rotate on HotUKDeals and Reddit.
I've never considered Samsung's offerings, this is the first fold I've liked to replace my oneplus 11 and use alongside my oppo n2
@@lofgren007 thank you for your comments about the phone, I was just repeating what I saw on HotUKDeals and Reddit. A few users are reporting issues.
If you're going to make fun of the way my comment is written please quote me fully. I took "auto rotate isn't working properly" as the display not rotating consistently.
@@AverageDadOfficial If you've had no problems with screen rotation that is great, especially as you've had multiple handsets.
I get one big write off every two years and the comments on HotUKDeals and Reddit are keeping me from using it on this.
I guess I don't deserve it.
What about bloatware? There should be some difference between eu and cn
Hi, how to identify correctly if its Global ROM or Chinese ROM? Does it says anywhere in device information?
Yes, in the about phone section.
you will also not have android auto in settings menu
so i thought honor 8 would give us a global rom with android auto...so now you dont seem to think that will happen any more?!
Can you please share how to change Samsung Galaxy tab s8 ultra from Chinese rom to international rom plz
?? not possible
I'm very interested to see the differences between the two ROMs. I have a Chinese ROM V2 currently.
Hi, do you have all notifications?
I can not activate the wifi calling on my honor-magic-v2-rsr-porsche-design chinese version??????
no wifi calling on chinese rom phones
@@AverageDadOfficial Anyway to overcome that issue???
Its not a issue@@pitisbond
Hi AvgDad, could you please confirm my understanding, the Chinese rom will not get Android Auto & Smartwatch connectivity working even with OS 8.0 upgrade down the track? Could you please confirm that because I feel so hopeless & struggle w/o Android Auto with my Chinese V2. Thank you again.
does not looikely mate
sell the Chinese version and buy global
@@Jallelab99141 good idea, but not confident people interested on Chinese version 😅
I have android auto and my phone can connect with Samsung galaxy watch classic 4 (it wants a chinese Samsung account bcose the laws) and garmin vivoactive 3. For Samsung Didn't try out of china if it still wants a chinese account.
Iv got the honor magic v2 can you tell me if the stylish pen works with it please 16 gigs 5 12 g
it works with all models... made a few videos on it
Thanks pal
Hi mate, thanks for the video. May I know if the global version has Android Auto?
Yes full android auto and smartwatch support
@@AverageDadOfficial Thanks mate, that's awesome. I'm using Vivo x fold 2 and it couldn't get Android auto, which really annoying.
I believe the supported bands are different between Chinese and global services. That is a physical difference and the main reason it took them so long to release the global version.
Hi average dad I like watching your videos I have a oppo find n2 fold how do I download live wallpapers
AD - would have liked to see more detailed use of multitasking (since it's a foldable and all) and perhaps have you digging into some of the advanced settings you've found useful.
Sure you don't want to get too niche, but if these vids remain superficial they become generic (in my opinion).
Will do!
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I still don't know how to have Google in Chinese version... Since morning I watched many videos. Plz help
Do you have the GMS update? you had to apply for it! if you did not then you have to use GBOX and Gspace..... download the APK files from websites. as i said... i made a full 20 minute setup video recently
I m not able to apply ur link is not working
@@mazharbhati2506 sell Chinese version and buy global
I'm in the same situation
Great video because as u said the chinese version is 40% cheaper and ones wonder if he buys it then he cannot install google play.....🎉
Can easily instlite play store and all google Apps and services plus you may get faster software upgrades but try to delete a lot of chinase apps
He starts explaining the differences at 6:00
Mine is Chinese and having google auto.. ?!....
Ticwatch Pro works with chinese ROM? would it work on the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3?
How to purchase your old device
I'm selling my V2 512gb color black and Chinese ROM. Still under warranty by Wondamobile
If im buying a magic v2 second hand, is there a way to tell if i am buying the global version or the chinese version?
Yes, in the about phone section or in the settings menu it will dhow Android Auto for global
@@AverageDadOfficial perfect. Appreciate your channel and info
Hello. I have the chinese version and i can confirm that i have all features from china + global. Including android auto
I did not do anything special, i just bought from JD official honor store
Is that something new? Putting the CE logo and all on the hinge? I don't like that.
CE logo?
Yes 😊 www.google.com/search?q=CE+logo&oq=CE+logo&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyDwgAEEUYORiDARixAxiABDIHCAEQABiABDIHCAIQABiABDIHCAMQABiABDIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIHCAkQABiABDIHCAoQABiABDIHCAsQABiABDIHCAwQABiABDIHCA0QABiABDIHCA4QABiABNIBCDI3MTFqMGo0qAIAsAIA&sourceid=chrome-mobile&ie=UTF-8
The global version only carry android auto and assistant working compared with China version thought software support on global honor is a joke
I am also a software developer and the more I see this stupidity the more I have to say they have to change their software distribution. Make it possible to have one ROM that can be changed with tap (preferably linked to the location setting) to change between a chinese or global version. Yeah I know Android Auto and some settings need to be changed and yeah the changes sometimes are that big that it does not make sense to have both variants installed in one ROM. But then make it at least downloadable. Honor has the ability to also install systems apps and replace chinese with global or vice versa if necessary. That would be the best solution and most convenience for the customers.
Its not only Honor also Xiaomi, Oppo and others need to do this imho. It also would make it easier for the manufacturer to test stuff.
Would have been more helpful if you had used the regular Chinese version.
Oh there are a lot more things that are not the same.
First of all:
You can not change Honor Board with Google Discovery (swiping right to get the Google News shown)
Secondly:
You can not change the launcher
Third:
You can not enable the Google Location History
There is more, but it is not like you could not live with the Chinese room.
Oh and I forgot one thing:
Chinese version does support VoLTE, but it does not support WLAN calls (Voice over Wifi). And this one can be annoying at times if you have bad mobile reception as you can not do your phone calls using a local WLAN.....
global version of v2 allows you to change launcher.
There is no WiFi calling on Chinese FYI. Had I known I would not have purchased. Epic fail.
After discount. Global is £1099 and UK warranty, so why buy Chinese ROM?
Can I ask where you got it for £1099? I bought from Honor for £1199 with £200 trade in bonus and £300 discount code...
@@izzieeats8108 student discount is the 3rd
Student discount.
Lowest with student discount I could get it is 1199, if you can share how you got this it would be appreciated
@@sj2847
£300 Discount
£200 Trade in.
£100 Student
My Chinese ROM version has Android Auto in Settings...
Yeah, i have heard of a few but yet to know if it actually works.
Mine shows it doesnt work though@@AverageDadOfficial
will the new Honor Magic 6 pro (China Rom) get the Google update?
Time will tell
I have Android auto on my Chinese ROM V2.
Yes, but.. does it work? also, i can't say it has it when literally only 1% of Chinese versions have it showing in settings
I have it showing in options but does not work when you try to connect@@AverageDadOfficial
China version has less bands and no esim, also it is releàsed as a global
I hope there isnt much difference so I can remain satisfied with my Chinese ROM😊
You will be pleased!
The only reason I want global rom is to get Mobvoi health app to work so I can update my Ticwatch pro 3 GPS to wear os 3 to get whatsapp working on the watch.
Mobvoi health app dont work on chinese roms if its wear os 3. Ticwatch with wear os under 3 works fine beacuse it doesnt need Mobvoi health app.
I'm keenly interested in finding out the true differences between these 2 ROMs.
Can we have Google discover when we swipe from left in Chinese ROM??
No
Global version third party launcher
"wet fart" 😂😂😂😂
Honor Magic V2 512gb is disgrace for this price and no 1TB for Europe.
But Samsung Fold 6 with 1TB or 2TB for Europe will bring chinese phones to its knees.