Where Can I Buy a Foreign Sim Card for the 20X?

[Jojokoo]

Hi guys,

I got my 20x today. I want to know where I can get a foreign sim card to update it to android 10. I live in USA btw. I think I need a chinese sim to update it to 10.. but not sure. Or if you know of other means of updating it let me know. Would appreciate it.

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[TAJ_Rocks]

Hi guys,

I got my 20x today. I want to know where I can get a foreign sim card to update it to android 10. I live in USA btw. I think I need a chinese sim to update it to 10.. but not sure. Or if you know of other means of updating it let me know. Would appreciate it.

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Not needed any foreign sim?. Just goto hicare app. Search for update. Click check for updates ull get notification for download. Or else just change country to china in hi care app and click search for update. Ull get it

 

[Jojokoo]

Not needed any foreign sim. Just goto hicare app. Search for update. Click check for updates ull get notification for download. Or else just change country to china in hi care app and click search for update. Ull get it

Hi TAJ_Rocks,

I did as you suggested... I checked for updates in hicare. It says I'm up to date and I didnt get any notifications. Then I changed the country to china in the hicare app and checked for updates that way. It still says I'm up to date. Is this the right way of doing it per your instructions? What do you suggest?

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[ben63vw]

Hi TAJ_Rocks,

I did as you suggested... I checked for updates in hicare. It says I'm up to date and I didnt get any notifications. Then I changed the country to china in the hicare app and checked for updates that way. It still says I'm up to date. Is this the right way of doing it per your instructions? What do you suggest?

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I'm in CA, using AT&T and T-Mobile SIMs (see upper left corner of attached pic). Didn't have to do anything, got the update via OTA.

 

[s327374]

Hi TAJ_Rocks,

I did as you suggested... I checked for updates in hicare. It says I'm up to date and I didnt get any notifications. Then I changed the country to china in the hicare app and checked for updates that way. It still says I'm up to date. Is this the right way of doing it per your instructions? What do you suggest?

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I am not in the same situation, and I don't understand why the update doesn't just get updated from settings=>system &updates=>software update.

I remember having some problem with moving to ten though. I messaged huawei a polite query through one of their apps. Probably Hicare. They didn't respond, but within 36 hours an automatic update came through... coincidence? Not sure, but worth a try rather than try to procure an OS Sim... don't think that sounds too legit in this day and age.

 

[Jojokoo]

I remember having some problem with moving to ten though. I messaged huawei a polite query through one of their apps. Probably Hicare. They didn't respond, but within 36 hours an automatic update came through... coincidence? Not sure, but worth a try rather than try to procure an OS Sim... don't think that sounds too legit in this day and age.

I reached out to hicare and the rep said my device belongs to Singapore. But sadly there are international limitations. She said updates are released depending on region and so foreign devices might not receive the update on time or won't receive it at all. She suggested I try to update my 20x using HiSuite. She also recommended I talk to huawei customer care in singapore. She provided the weblink to them.

When you called hicare did you chat with a rep? How did you communicate this to huawei that resulted in a solution?

What do you suggest?

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[TAJ_Rocks]

https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/al00-9-1-0-116-released-t3922511/page6
Go through this thread

 

[Jojokoo]

https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-20-x/how-to/al00-9-1-0-116-released-t3922511/page6
Go through this thread

Unfortunately this doesnt work. I changed language to chinese and singapore in hi care. No update.

Huawei in singapore emailed saying since my device is made in singapore that the only way to update is to use a sim from singapore and be in the singapore area which is ridiculous.

I've looked at sim cards on amazon and ebay. Apart from the cost theyre shipping times call for delivery in June which again is ridiculous. Do you know of a way to get a singapore sim card soon in USA?

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[TAJ_Rocks]

It has nothing to do with simcard just factory reset or install by pc hi suite

 

[Jojokoo]

It has nothing to do with simcard just factory reset or install by pc hi suite

Hi TAJ_Rocks,

Thanks for the followup. Its been factory reset since I got the used phone last week from ebay already reset. I already installed hisuite and am still unable to update that way.

So I think the 2 other options are dload method and sim card from singapore.

But if I use the sim card option to update to 10, will huawei send security updates afterwards?

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[TAJ_Rocks]

Hi TAJ_Rocks,

Thanks for the followup. Its been factory reset since I got the used phone last week from ebay already reset. I already installed hisuite and am still unable to update that way.

So I think the 2 other options are dload method and sim card from singapore.

But if I use the sim card option to update to 10, will huawei send security updates afterwards?

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First of I dont think simcard is needed for update. Even if u bought and get update. Afterwards ull receive updates automatically no need for simcard again.

 

[Jojokoo]

First of I dont think simcard is needed for update. Even if u bought and get update. Afterwards ull receive updates automatically no need for simcard again.

Hey TAJ_Rocks,

Yeah thanks for that. Someone on another one of my threads said the same thing. I plan to use the dload method to install 10 on my phone. The thing is, I need an Adapter Cable Type C to USB A. I ordered it and am awaiting delivery to use in the dload method. Hopefully it shows up this week fingers crossed. Thank for your help and replies!

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