Question How to distinguish the Tencent ROG 5 Chinese Version?

[jay179]

Does anyone know what version (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h) the Tencent ROG 5 is? I rushed to purchase the phone (hasn't arrived yet) and then read conflicting articles on band frequency support.
My rural area only supports 2, 12, 66 and 71 (t-mobile) bands. Says on the Asus site that some versions of the phone support these bands but I'm guessing the Chinese version doesn't.
See full list here:

ROG Phone 5 | Gaming Phones｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Play to the max with ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the gaming smartphone that takes no prisoners!

rog.asus.com

Was trying to look up if a firmware update would open all bands up but haven't found specific word on that.
Thanks in advanced

 

[jay179]

Does anyone know what version (a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h) the Tencent ROG 5 is? I rushed to purchase the phone (hasn't arrived yet) and then read conflicting articles on band frequency support.
My rural area only supports 2, 12, 66 and 71 (t-mobile) bands. Says on the Asus site that some versions of the phone support these bands but I'm guessing the Chinese version doesn't.
See full list here:

ROG Phone 5 | Gaming Phones｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Play to the max with ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the gaming smartphone that takes no prisoners!

rog.asus.com

Was trying to look up if a firmware update would open all bands up but haven't found specific word on that.
Thanks in advanced

I may have found version number it could be: "D" ???

ROG phone 5

I005D*

ZS673KS

 

[m8822]

I may have found version number it could be: "D" ???

ROG phone 5

I005D*

ZS673KS

mine is tencent edition (chinese), and the model is "I005DA".

hope this helps.

also i belive that bands are hardware limited, even if the phone is converted to global ROM, it would still support only its original bands.

 

[Hank87]

mine is tencent edition (chinese), and the model is "I005DA".

hope this helps.

also i belive that bands are hardware limited, even if the phone is converted to global ROM, it would still support only its original bands.

I was thinking to buy tencent version as well, but I can`t figure out if it has all the bands for UK.

 

[Dwokfur]

I was thinking to buy tencent version as well, but I can`t figure out if it has all the bands for UK.

Asus has a pretty detailed specs on their site about the bands enabled in different versions:

ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Gaming Phones｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Play to the max with ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the gaming smartphone that takes no prisoners!

rog.asus.com

I've ordered the European Global version from the official Asus e-store, shipped from Ireland and it is the A version: I005DA. Came with an EU charger in the box etc. I've also saw others reporting that the Tencent CN version also has the same bands. Although I'd warn you about bootloader unlocking issues with Tencent flashed to Global, because they tend to relock the bootloader after converting the phone to WW, the owner may no longer be able to unlock it the second time.

🔴WARNING 🔴: if you plan to unlock the bootloader & root your device, read this ❗❗❗

If yo u are planning on unlocking the bootloader and rooting, then get either the global version, or Tencent (which is Chinese market version) but it has to be on Chinese ROM so you can unlock the bootloader. if it is Tencent edition with global...

forum.xda-developers.com

Note, that it is possible to play around with supported bands on Snapdragon using low level tools - described for OnePlus before - but those modified modem parts may get lost upon an update.
I005DA bands for you:
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78, N79)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)

 

[Dwokfur]

I may have found version number it could be: "D" ???

ROG phone 5

I005D*

ZS673KS

Both the European WW and the Tencent CN version seems to be the A version: I005DA.
Supported bands:
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78, N79)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)
They seem to respect both B20 for Europe and B71 for T-mobile USA. Version A has all bands you are interested in. I think they realized, that if they travel to the EU or the US they would make themselves * by omitting common rural LTE bands...
Asus has detailed specs on bands:

ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Gaming Phones｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Play to the max with ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the gaming smartphone that takes no prisoners!

rog.asus.com

Versions A, B, E, F are good for you; versions C, G, H are not. It is hard to trust a Chinese seller on being precise about the device version. Although Tencent seems to be version A, beware of the Tencent CN converted to WW and relocked: you may no longer be able to unlock the bootloader the second time.

 

[arun_suresh]

Hi, I just received the i005DA model. Can someone point me to where ASUS mentioned that i005DA corresponds to A variant ?

Also, the seller mentioned the model's network bands are as follows:

2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 1700
4G bands	1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900),18,19, 20(800),26, 28(700), TD-LTE 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 48(3600), 42(3500)
5G bands	n41/77/78/79, n1, n3, n7, n8, n20 , n28, n38

From what I read in this thread, this would NOT be variant A right ?

 

[arun_suresh]

Hi, I just received the i005DA model. Can someone point me to where ASUS mentioned that i005DA corresponds to A variant ?

Also, the seller mentioned the model's network bands are as follows:

2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 1700
4G bands	1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900),18,19, 20(800),26, 28(700), TD-LTE 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(2300), 41(2500), 48(3600), 42(3500)
5G bands	n41/77/78/79, n1, n3, n7, n8, n20 , n28, n38

From what I read in this thread, this would NOT be variant A right ?

Hi... wondering if anyone could help.. can someone please point me to where it is mentioned that 'asus_i005DA' corresponds to version 'A' of the phone ?

Thanks in advance..

 

[Hank87]

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[samteeee]

North American Model Numbers are as follows:

Rog 5 Pro/Ultimate ASUS_I005D
Rog 5 REGULAR ASUS_I005DC

 

[arun_suresh]

North American Model Numbers are as follows:

Rog 5 Pro/Ultimate ASUS_I005D
Rog 5 REGULAR ASUS_I005DC

Thank you !

 

[citrix80]

Asus has a pretty detailed specs on their site about the bands enabled in different versions:

ROG Phone 5 Ultimate | Gaming Phones｜ROG - Republic of Gamers｜ROG Global

Play to the max with ROG Phone 5 Ultimate, the gaming smartphone that takes no prisoners!

rog.asus.com

I've ordered the European Global version from the official Asus e-store, shipped from Ireland and it is the A version: I005DA. Came with an EU charger in the box etc. I've also saw others reporting that the Tencent CN version also has the same bands. Although I'd warn you about bootloader unlocking issues with Tencent flashed to Global, because they tend to relock the bootloader after converting the phone to WW, the owner may no longer be able to unlock it the second time.

🔴WARNING 🔴: if you plan to unlock the bootloader & root your device, read this ❗❗❗

If yo u are planning on unlocking the bootloader and rooting, then get either the global version, or Tencent (which is Chinese market version) but it has to be on Chinese ROM so you can unlock the bootloader. if it is Tencent edition with global...

forum.xda-developers.com

Note, that it is possible to play around with supported bands on Snapdragon using low level tools - described for OnePlus before - but those modified modem parts may get lost upon an update.
I005DA bands for you:
5G (Bands N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N77, N78, N79)
FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
WCDMA (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19)

how can you confirm the band number? I saw the model number I005DA on amazon then come out this queston. amazon does not show any specification. when I go to e-store, choose region for USA the dont have phones. what is low level tools ? can it pull up exeact bands phones?

 

[hellboy2703]

I am just wondering if the ROG Phone 5 Tencent Edition will get global rom update.

 

[arun_suresh]

I am just wondering if the ROG Phone 5 Tencent Edition will get global rom update.

It doesnt.. I had to download it and apply manually.. Finally decided to return the phone

 

[Manteam111]

North American Model Numbers are as follows:

Rog 5 Pro/Ultimate ASUS_I005D
Rog 5 REGULAR ASUS_I005DC

Where can one buy these models?

 

[samteeee]

Asus eStore in U.S & Canada.

 

[citrix80]

Asus eStore in U.S & Canada.

US eStore dont sell phones.

 

[jenwashere]

Where can one buy these models?

I got ASUS_I005DC off newegg. It didn't tell me in the listing that I would be getting that model and there were several different sellers, so I guess I lucked out.

 

[Manteam111]

I got ASUS_I005DC off newegg. It didn't tell me in the listing that I would be getting that model and there were several different sellers, so I guess I lucked out.

Do you have a link to the seller? Additionally, was the power brick a US version?

 

[jenwashere]

Do you have a link to the seller? Additionally, was the power brick a US version?

Yes, it came with the US charger. The seller was Suntrail_USA.