Huawei P20/P20 Pro

rizzee

EML L09 8.1.0.120 (C782) here...

rizzee

Got a Ringke Fusion X delivered from the states today. Ordered 26/07. Really impressed with it so far, in particular the dust flap/protection for the charging port (I've the standard P20 so no full waterproofing). Great grip and feedback from the buttons.. Highly recommended at 18 euro delivered from their (Ringke) eBay store.

clio_16v

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Can you elaborate on this? Buying one for herself and it will be used primarily for photos / an Instagram business

keano25

Tried getting an otterbox case for the p20 pro today in a few shops.. no one seems to be stocking it what a nightmare..

rizzee

It's available on the Otterbox website.

Henry Ford III

I got a few text message notifications from a blocked number and was able to reinsert the messages back into the person's page. I missed the last 2 though and can't find them now. Any idea which folder I need to look at?

Henry Ford III

Found them. All is good

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WetDaddy

I missed the bootloader unlock by literally hours. Does anyone know how likely it is that DC Unlocker et al will be able to break it? Or would we be relying on a leak at this point?

micks_address

WetDaddy wrote: »

I missed the bootloader unlock by literally hours. Does anyone know how likely it is that DC Unlocker et al will be able to break it? Or would we be relying on a leak at this point?

I'm not interested in unlocking it but can you use funky huawei?

WetDaddy

micks_address wrote:

I'm not interested in unlocking it but can you use funky huawei?

@micks_address Unfortunately, they don't support the P20 Pro yet. I'm just wondering if it's wishful thinking on my part or if an unlock method is likely to present itself soon...?

rameire

Currently have a LG G4, and looking at the P20 Pro as a replacement. was thinking s9+ but like the idea of the large battery as that is the main problem of the LG G4, i dont want battery issues.

Im checking prices and 749 on vodafone and carphonewarehouse.
Any other recommended places for purchasing this phone?
cheers.

rizzee

Adverts.ie off a reputable seller for close to the 600 mark.

micks_address

rameire wrote: »

Currently have a LG G4, and looking at the P20 Pro as a replacement. was thinking s9+ but like the idea of the large battery as that is the main problem of the LG G4, i dont want battery issues.

Im checking prices and 749 on vodafone and carphonewarehouse.
Any other recommended places for purchasing this phone?
cheers.

Heard an offer on the S9 on radio yesterday from carphone warehouse. Sounded like 100 euro with a memory card on 40 euro a month contract for 24 months. Might be worth a look

dinevalesco

So, Bluetooth transfer to iOS devices is 'currently not compatible'.

Any way around this?

Ta,
R

rizzee

Was driving with the radio off and heard a weird hissing sound coming from the phone. I put it up to my ear and there was a high pitched white noise sound coming from it. Had to restart to get rid of it. Has this happened to anyone?

BurnUp78

rizzee wrote: »

Was driving with the radio off and heard a weird hissing sound coming from the phone. I put it up to my ear and there was a high pitched white noise sound coming from it. Had to restart to get rid of it. Has this happened to anyone?

It's the Chinese spying on you. Destroy the phone immediately!

Mr E

Has anyone got a link on Amazon or eBay for a genuine sypercharge cable? Seems that there are lots of fakes (regular C cables) around...

Heraldoffreeent

Mr E wrote: »

Has anyone got a link on Amazon or eBay for a genuine sypercharge cable? Seems that there are lots of fakes (regular C cables) around...

Its hard to find, I bought what I thought was one last year for the P10, but it was just a standard cable.

Huawei are difficult to get genuine accessories for. I'm looking for a UK charger for my Matebook D, but I've had noluck, despite contacting Huawei directly in the UK, and globally.

Mr E

Anyone? I have a couple of days of an Amazon Prime trial sub left and want to make use of it before it expires.

rizzee

Mr E wrote: »

Anyone? I have a couple of days of an Amazon Prime trial sub left and want to make use of it before it expires.

I just ordered x2 of these''Super fast charger for P20 Pro'' that look the same as original.. had a discount code so got them €2.91c delivered but standard price is just over 4 euro delivered for a 2 pack.

Don't get me wrong, it's 99% a case of the old saying ''if it's too good to be true, then it probably is'' ; but i'm willing to take the risk Only have the original charger that came with the phone so need a spare for work.

DublinBeaker

I am thinking about buying a P20 from a shop in Dublin that are advertising them on adverts for about 400euro.
Is there any particular seller on adverts people would recommend or steer clear of completely ?

rizzee

DublinBeaker wrote: »

I am thinking about buying a P20 from a shop in Dublin that are advertising them on adverts for about 400euro.
Is there any particular seller on adverts people would recommend or steer clear of completely ?

I got my P20 for 380 off one of them at the start of July. Bought 7+ phones off the same user for family and friends over the last year (S8's, iPhones) and everything perfect.

rizzee

rizzee wrote: »

I got my P20 for 380 off one of them at the start of July. Bought 7+ phones off the same user for family and friends over the last year (S8's, iPhones) and everything perfect.

Are you able to insure them? That would be my main concern.

rizzee

Basil3 wrote: »

Are you able to insure them? That would be my main concern.

I rang up an insurance company last year when I bought my S8 off them (Gadget Insurance as far as I remember) and they wouldn't as I didn't have a receipt.

I knew that the phone was legit anyway so the manufacturer warranty would suffice and just kept it protected (Otterbox and glass protector)

With my P20 I didn't bother checking for insurance.

Some of the shops on Adverts provide handwritten receipts, I'd be a bit weary about insuring a phone then in a years time making a claim and turns out they don't accept these type of receipts , or receipts in general from these grey market sellers.

I suppose that's the risk you get but I reckon the price difference compared to high street shops is absolutely worth it.

ForestFire

Another update and some important new features. Vodafone bill pay.

micks_address

ForestFire wrote: »

Another update and some important new features. Vodafone bill pay.

Cool have you noticed the phone faster with gpu update

ForestFire

micks_address wrote: »

Cool have you noticed the phone faster with gpu update

It was only 8% at my last post :-) Downloaded and installed now.

It seems to work through a special app only and you have to add your games and run them from there to take affect, so I don't think it is going to affect normal usage. I think a bit more reading up on how it fully works needed.

rizzee

ForestFire wrote: »

Another update and some important new features. Vodafone bill pay.

Nothing on standard p20

micks_address

rizzee wrote: »

ForestFire wrote: »

Another update and some important new features. Vodafone bill pay.

Nothing on standard p20

Nothing on three network yet for pro

batman2000

I've a P20 Pro and Vodafone Bill Pay and my Huawei still has CLT-L09-8.1.0.128

WetDaddy

Here's a question: I have a P20 Pro that comes from Vodafone Bill Pay. However, before even using the VF SIM, I had it unlocked and have been using my Three SIM exclusively.

Does that mean I'm getting my updates via VF or via Three? Or how is it controlled?

Wamwig

Just downloaded update (.131) on Three. Pro model. Don't notice any difference. Anyone know what the update brings

Brian201888

Eoghan_2 wrote: »

I'm sure there's a setting I'm missing but at the moment if I'm listening to music / podcast whatever and I get a message or notification then it stops the sound for like half a second. It's doing my head in

This is sending me demented, is it the same for everyone?

rizzee

Is there a reason why Huawei (or the networks?) are slow to release updates for the phone. In reality I don't really mind waiting as long as the software is bug free (I'm still on April security patch), I just like having the latest features and settings.

Eoghan_2

Eoghan_2 wrote: »

This is sending me demented, is it the same for everyone?

Google says that there used to be an app called "Don't Pause" which solves your issue, but it seems to have been removed from Google Play.

Other people say to make sure your phone is in DND mode if you don't want the drop in volume.

rizzee

rizzee wrote: »

Is there a reason why Huawei (or the networks?) are slow to release updates for the phone. In reality I don't really mind waiting as long as the software is bug free (I'm still on April security patch), I just like having the latest features and settings.

Huawei need to add their stuff to any Android update, then the networks need to add their stuff....hence the delay.

This is all supposed to be ending with project Treble, but I haven't really been keeping up with that.

Mr E

Eoghan_2 wrote: »

This is sending me demented, is it the same for everyone?

I think it's a per-app setting.

Pocketcast has a "Play over Notification" option.
PowerAmp has an "Audio Focus" option.

Pacifico

Anyone know if the prepay P20 pro from Three is likely to be unlocked?!

micks_address

Pacifico wrote: »

Anyone know if the prepay P20 pro from Three is likely to be unlocked?!

I got mine from three and was unlocked.. By pre pay you mean on contract? Was on week one of release. I know it was unlocked as had eir sim in it for few days

rizzee

Pre pay = pay as you go/top up. Bill pay = contract. Most newer phones come unlocked but better off double checking. Sure its cheaper to buy sim free on adverts!

ferrigan101

https://www.xda-developers.com/emui-9-beta-android-pie-huawei-honor/

Beta testing for emui 9 has opened. There's no projects available for me though.

OldMrBrennan83

Been reading there's some good improvements.

maki

P20 Pro down to €600 on Three PrePay.
https://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/huawei-p20-pro/

rizzee

maki wrote: »

P20 Pro down to €600 on Three PrePay.
https://www.three.ie/online/voice/prepay/huawei-p20-pro/

It's 549 in store (Carphonewarehouse - black version)

dobbs2210

rizzee wrote: »

It's 549 in store (Carphonewarehouse - black version)

How low will it go to on prepay?

Still holding out, debating changing to it.

maki

rizzee wrote: »

It's 549 in store (Carphonewarehouse - black version)

I was just in store. It's the regular P20 that's €549. The P20 Pro is €779.

Looks like Three have it significantly cheaper.

can't see it going much lower than that unless there is a glut of them out there to sell.

are three only selling the single sim version I guess also?

glasso

glasso wrote: »

are three only selling the single sim version I guess also?

Don't think carriers would want to sell dual SIM where you can put a competitors SIM into the device.