What is the difference between Android China ROM Vs Global ROM

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Was thinking of buying a phone from China and the store is the same in China and from local Lazada platform.

Is there really a difference. Buying from Singapore platform compared to buy from tao bao..
 

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china one is bootloader unlocked right? i remember last time even MCD app dont allow me install on it.


MCD!!!!!! wth


 

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china one is bootloader unlocked right? i remember last time even MCD app dont allow me install on it.


MCD!!!!!! wth
I am not sure. But it's buy directly from china Tao bao xiao mi store meant for China customers . Chinese version.

Price cheaper. I was thinking what is the difference. Because Singapore Lazada also deals with China xiao mi store.
 

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Was thinking of buying a phone from China and the store is the same in China and from local Lazada platform.

Is there really a difference. Buying from Singapore platform compared to buy from tao bao..

u intend to install banking apps in china phones?
 

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The differences between Android China ROM and Global ROM are:

1. **Pre-installed apps**: China ROM has China-specific apps pre-installed, while Global ROM has no China-specific apps and instead includes Google services like Play Store and Google apps as defaults.

2. **Language support**: Global ROM has better language support with English as the default language and more languages available overall. China ROM defaults to Chinese but can be changed to English, though some UI elements may still display in Chinese.

3. **Google services**: Global ROM has Google services pre-installed, including Play Store, Gmail, Chrome, etc. China ROM does not include Google services by default, but they can be installed later.

4. **Update speed**: China ROM generally receives faster updates since it doesn't require Google approval. Global ROM updates are slower due to Google's restrictions.

5. **Cellular bands**: China ROM phones may have some cellular bands optimized for China that could cause issues in other countries. However, this is not always the case and depends on the specific phone model.

6. **Warranty**: Buying a China ROM phone outside of China usually means no warranty coverage.

7. **Unlocking bootloader**: For China ROM phones, unlocking the bootloader to install a Global ROM is usually possible. For Global ROM phones, installing a China ROM may not be allowed.
 

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The differences between Android China ROM and Global ROM are:

1. **Pre-installed apps**: China ROM has China-specific apps pre-installed, while Global ROM has no China-specific apps and instead includes Google services like Play Store and Google apps as defaults.

2. **Language support**: Global ROM has better language support with English as the default language and more languages available overall. China ROM defaults to Chinese but can be changed to English, though some UI elements may still display in Chinese.

3. **Google services**: Global ROM has Google services pre-installed, including Play Store, Gmail, Chrome, etc. China ROM does not include Google services by default, but they can be installed later.

4. **Update speed**: China ROM generally receives faster updates since it doesn't require Google approval. Global ROM updates are slower due to Google's restrictions.

5. **Cellular bands**: China ROM phones may have some cellular bands optimized for China that could cause issues in other countries. However, this is not always the case and depends on the specific phone model.

6. **Warranty**: Buying a China ROM phone outside of China usually means no warranty coverage.

7. **Unlocking bootloader**: For China ROM phones, unlocking the bootloader to install a Global ROM is usually possible. For Global ROM phones, installing a China ROM may not be allowed.
Ok seems like issue is more like reading and the warranty
 

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play store support for china rom may not be forever. so if u go this route, make sure to backup the google play apk installer.
 

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Banking apps
Google pixel or iPhone, due to length and frequency of system updates, if using exclusively for banking, is safer

After unlocking bootloader
Whichever room one choose, if decide to replace original rom with another, it's fine
BUT DO NOT RELOCK the bootloader, coz will brick the phone
 

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So it is better to buy from china on the Singapore local platform because if I want to use banking apps I better needed global Rom despite source is all from china. Save the one hundred dollars to prevent scammers from hack is it?

Then PRC users no scared because they always scan and use phone to pay?

I am looking at Xiao Mi 13 pro because of the 16gb and big ram.
Banking apps
Google pixel or iPhone, due to length and frequency of system updates, if using exclusively for banking, is safer

After unlocking bootloader
Whichever room one choose, if decide to replace original rom with another, it's fine
BUT DO NOT RELOCK the bootloader, coz will brick the phone
china rom include ccp hidden installed app
preparing for 7.7 sibo
play store support for china rom may not be forever. so if u go this route, make sure to backup the google play apk installer.
u intend to install banking apps in china phones?
 

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Banking apps
I can only recommend Google pixel and iPhone, check previous post

If techie, can unlock pixel bootloader and install graphene os, then relock BOOTLOADER
Graphene os is better than iPhone os for security

Banking apps 8gb is enough
Check graphene os hardware requirements
 

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do not try...
i bought one with china ROM.
cannot do anything other than all the china apps.
 

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not even youtube
cant even watch youtube on their default broswer..
basically nothing can work.
 

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used china ROM phone before, very leh chey

would suggest to top up a bit more and go with global rom
 

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Heng moi didn't buy.

Was very tempted to buy xiaomi Harry Potter phone.
 
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