Vivo Nex Hong Kong Edition is International ROM with Google Play Installed

[Lascif]

Tried to find this information the past week and found nothing but I bought the phone anyway.

It runs absolutely fine on UK networks and Google Play was already installed from factory.

This is the HK Edition of the phone running International Release of the Firmware and is in full English.

The JOVI AI button can be changed to a different app too.

If anybody has any more questions about this specific model feel free to post here or message me.

 

[WhySoSeriousJoKer]

Tried to find this information the past week and found nothing but I bought the phone anyway.

It runs absolutely fine on UK networks and Google Play was already installed from factory.

This is the HK Edition of the phone running International Release of the Firmware and is in full English.

The JOVI AI button can be changed to a different app too.

If anybody has any more questions about this specific model feel free to post here or message me.

Is the EAN code on the box: 6935117809403 ? If yes, than its the same Indian/Russian model

Strange that they use Google in Hong Kong but not in China

 

[Lascif]

Is the EAN code on the box: 6935117809403 ? If yes, than its the same Indian/Russian model

Strange that they use Google in Hong Kong but not in China

Yeah that's the exact same EAN code as the Hong Kong one.

Seems like Hong Kong is selling International versions.

It's expected considering Hong Kong is its own separate entity from China

 

[NOLA Ragin Cajun]

Where did you get yours through? I bought one that shipped from Hong Kong through AliExpress, and it's for sure the Chinese variant. The phone arrived with like 9% battery, and they clearly just set up the phone and added Google Play. The UI was still in Chinese too, so I had to derp through the UI using my current phone with the Google Translate camera to switch languages. Also had to use a loophole to set up a Vivo Account to change my settings, even though (from what I hear) the global version doesn't require a Vivo Account to do that.

I feel like I'm the exception and not you, so I'm just trying to figure out if there's an easy way I could return this and get the global version in the US.

 

[darveniza]

Which seller did you use. I have Chinese model but would like to sell mine and get the International version, so Jovi button can be re mapped, etc

 

[TKD29]

How u change Jovi button?

 

[wwyjoe]

May I know where did you get the Hong Kong edition from?

 

[Lascif]

Where did you get yours through? I bought one that shipped from Hong Kong through AliExpress, and it's for sure the Chinese variant. The phone arrived with like 9% battery, and they clearly just set up the phone and added Google Play. The UI was still in Chinese too, so I had to derp through the UI using my current phone with the Google Translate camera to switch languages. Also had to use a loophole to set up a Vivo Account to change my settings, even though (from what I hear) the global version doesn't require a Vivo Account to do that.

I feel like I'm the exception and not you, so I'm just trying to figure out if there's an easy way I could return this and get the global version in the US.

Which seller did you use. I have Chinese model but would like to sell mine and get the International version, so Jovi button can be re mapped, etc

May I know where did you get the Hong Kong edition from?

This is the exact one I bought Ebay ITM 232868306722

You should be alright I'm guessing with any that claim to be the HK version. There are other ebay listings too so just search "Vivo Nex S HK"

Also I'd like to add they said shipping would take 2-3 weeks and it in fact only took 5~ days (ordered on Friday got Wednesday)

 

[dragon-tmd]

In fact HK and China do not share the same (restrictive) politics ... It has something to do with the history of HK. Thats the reason, they do have Google or Porsche or Lamborghini and stuff like that.

 

[palhen]

In the UK. Got my Nex s from Wonda Mobile. Super service. 5 days direct from Hong Kong. Black 128gb International Version. In English. Google Play factory installed, side button is google lens/google assistant out of the box & UK plug. Very quick phone & build quality. 3rd generation finger print sensor works really well. Screen is excellent with really good quality colours etc. (Not as super crisp as Galaxy S8 but not far off). Cameras take great pictures. Software works great for the UK straight out of the box. Spend a little time setting it up fresh rather than from a back up and its perfect. Only negative for me so far would be the screen sound casting. Although conversations are clear the max volume level is to low. Overall though great phone at the price point

 

[evenshop]

We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html

 

[Mendoza']

We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html

Expensive compared to other sellers (550€ at Gearbest or 587€ at TradingShenzhen for example).

 

[evenshop]

Expensive compared to other sellers (550€ at Gearbest or 587€ at TradingShenzhen for example).

Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.

 

[Mendoza']

Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.

619€ at Grossoshop, 24 months warranty also, no customs, fast shipping.

 

[hamdir]

We have some devices in stock ready to ship : https://www.evenshop.ch/index.php/vivo-nex-smartphone-global-version.html

are ready to ship to a front forwarder carrier like aramex shop and ship? and if so do you know if your country allows it?

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Yes, but we offer 24 month warranty, we refund you customs fee and you will get it much faster.

how do u refund custom fees, is it the HK or Indian version?

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619€ at Grossoshop, 24 months warranty also, no customs, fast shipping.

do you know if GearBest handles the custom fee?

 

[evenshop]

It HK version. No problem, I don't force you to buy them. I have only 4 pces left in stock and I will sell them easily here.

 

[hamdir]

i am not sure if this is covered but didnt anyone try to flash the HK global ROM yet?

@Lascif does it say made in India at the back of your box?

 

[ruk21201]

are ready to ship to a front forwarder carrier like aramex shop and ship? and if so do you know if your country allows it?

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how do u refund custom fees, is it the HK or Indian version?

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do you know if GearBest handles the custom fee?

I didn't encounter any custom fees here in the UK, got the black Hk Global 8GB version for £498 free shipping landed in 10 days 48hour delivery royal mail, gearbeast.com