A good explanation but then the funny part CN one which is non official will get 5g out of the box
For example my OP9 and Razr2022 😂

That's because OnePlus and Motorola are considered "known brands" by our telcos. Another theory is that Google has no SIRIM certification at all in MY (unlike brands like OnePlus or Motorola etc), which explains why the telcos do not want to recognise them fearing penalties.

This is the FAQ from our DNB (Digital Nasional Berhad):

Does DNB certify and approve devices to be 5G-enabled and how long would it usually take for a 5G device to be “certified” for use in Malaysia?
DNB does not certify nor approve 5G devices. We only provide facilities for the manufacturers to conduct tests such as initial static tests, as well as a test route to conduct their on-the-road drive tests so their devices can be configured, and firmware updated to be compatible with the 5G network.
Meanwhile, device certification is led by SIRIM – with guidance from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) – as is standard procedure.
Customers are encouraged to check with their service provider and/or device manufacturer for the best 5G-capable devices within their budgets.

It should be Google that pushes the update to include operator settings in its software update so that when you insert a matching SIM card, the phone will apply the settings matching that SIM card inserted.

Before A13 QPR3, UMobile SIM card did not show VoLTE on/off switch in Settings nor the *#*#4636#*#* menus.

For what reason Google didn't also include updated operator settings for D and C networks in QPR3 is only known to them.

Maybe in Android 14?

this sound logic

Ia it possible to use a carrier locked phone by using this guide? :-

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mQ89bhI7IBs

no idea .. it is better to buy an unlock one since most likely the carrier lock one is oem locked too

Thanks I'll probably ask to test it first, as its only selling for RM1.5k i think it will be a better buy than midrange Xiaomi.

This post has been edited by DannyOP: Jun 29 2023, 02:24 PM

my advice better stay away from carrier locked

Thanks i decided to opt for Xiaomi 12s or 12s pro for the same price using Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. After some reading some bypass ways don't work anymore for Pixel 7.

july update is out

RIP USD 1800

If i have 2k to spare for a phone with superb camera, is Pixel 7 the only choice that I have in the market?

Just concern that pixel 8 is coming out soon....

Even if 8 is out, it will definitely be closer to the 3K mark. So if you only have 2K to spare, I guess the 7 will be the better choice. I'm really satisfied with the camera of my 7, I've been using DSLRs or mirrorless previously but nowadays I travel only with my 7 and it's taking nice photos too. So I travel so much lighter these days.

Great to hear! How's the reception network like? 5G still unsuable?

I'm currently still running on LTE because 5G is only available on UMobile for the 7 series without root. So far so good on LTE, it's been pretty stable after the last QPR update, before that we had problems with dual SIMs.

do you all faced issue with google phone not displaying contact name in the call history and for incoming calls?

No issues so for me so far. Perhaps you'd like to check your Phone app's permissions if Call Logs & Contacts are allowed?

normally no issue, just occasionally missing, then after awhile it comes back.

just curious if google phone is actually durable, and can be used in MY??? any restrictions?