General I have an X90 Pro+ in the UK - AMA

[Vinzie]

Where did you guys buy your phones? Some of us have never once got an update. We are on November or December security patch...

I got it from trading Shenzhen

 

[luontokoodaus]

I got it from trading Shenzhen

Hmm so maybe not all hope is lost for those of us who have never seen an update, not even once...

Did you debloat your phone before updating or after?
Did your SafetyNet also pass when you got it?
Is your phone the 256GB or 512GB?

There are some of us who have just never seen an update even once. We're still on old November or December security patch.

 

[Vinzie]

Hmm so maybe not all hope is lost for those of us who have never seen an update, not even once...

Did you debloat your phone before updating or after?
Did your SafetyNet also pass when you got it?
Is your phone the 256GB or 512GB?

There are some of us who have just never seen an update even once. We're still on old November or December security patch.

I did a factory reset several times, sometimes I did the debloat, sometimes only for a few apps. So I'm not sure what kind of debloat I did when I got the updates. Also I did not do the safetyNet check, so not sure if I passed it.

I received the phone with version PD2227C_A_13.0.17.1.W10.V000L1 I believe. And I got the 18.2, 18.3, 19.1, 19.2 and 20.1 updates. Some in trial, some as stable.

I got the 512gb black version.

There is a download en install option (system repair mode) in the recovery software. Unless you can read chinese you will need a way to translate the menu options (I used a second phone with google translate). This way you can download the last full (so use wifi and a charger) stable software and install it. You can even do this without wiping your data (I believe, but DYOR before trying!).

You can acces FASTBOOT mode using POWER + VOL UP for 5 seconds when the phone is OFF. Then from there you can enter recovery mode (using the volume button to select the corrrect option).

 

[luontokoodaus]

I've done the fastboot thing, same as the other user here. We both did it but it just says that we have the latest version even in recovery mode. So you have the same as me. 512GB Black phone and from the same seller.

So I guess the next step for me is just try factory resetting it again and again and see if it makes any difference. The only thing I noticed is that you haven't got the: PD2227C_A_13.0.19.0.W10 version. You went from 18.3 to 19.1. I am wondering if 19.0 is corrupt or something somehow.

 

[Vinzie]

I've done the fastboot thing, same as the other user here. We both did it but it just says that we have the latest version even in recovery mode. So you have the same as me. 512GB Black phone and from the same seller.

So I guess the next step for me is just try factory resetting it again and again and see if it makes any difference. The only thing I noticed is that you haven't got the: PD2227C_A_13.0.19.0.W10 version. You went from 18.3 to 19.1. I am wondering if 19.0 is corrupt or something somehow.

I kept a log of all version that I know of that where released and 19.0 is not in that list... so perhaps I missed it... or maybe there is a reason why it has not been released publicly ?

 

[mountains_lover]

Recently bought this phone. What is the trick to make 5G work in the UK? I saw some folks from EU have 5G fully working???

 

[Bl3s]

I have no issues with connecting to 5g in the UK, running on three.

 

[mountains_lover]

I'm using giffgaff and it always shows 4G+ in London. Should it be 5G label instead?

 

[Bl3s]

I'm in Southampton. At home it shows 5g, at work 4g+ so I'd say there is a difference.

 

[Tiverask]

You just pop in your SIM and it works straightaway. It says 5G here.

 

[sniperwolf101]

Southampton here too. Works fine with EE. Full 5G everywhere here. Are you sure your sim supports 5G? Giffgaff sim only deals hide what connection type they offer in the small print

 

[Tiverask]

Yeah I reckon you're still on an old plan. I've just remembered that '5G' was enabled for me upon renewal. If I had continued on I'd probably be having the same issue. You might need to give giffgaff a ring and get on one of their newer plans, but to be fair '5G' is really just 4G+ so don't expect a world of a difference. I wouldn't even bother if it were me. Vodafone is the only one that supports proper 5G in the UK.

 

[mountains_lover]

Oh, wow! Thanks folks! Definitely going to ask giffgaff about that