[PSA] Take caution - Tencent-branded Chinese models with "Global/International ROM"

[CH_ASUS]

Hi all

We have come to notice there are resellers selling the so-called "Tencent ROG Phone II"-models for the Chinese market with "International ROM".

We would like to make clear that ASUS does not officially sell any Tencent-branded ROG Phone II with so called "International ROM" or "Global firmware".
We cannot guarantee the functionality of this combination , if you are facing any type of issues - please turn to your reseller where you bought this device - as this is is not a combination we are selling.

Please also take careful note that updates/FOTA functionality will be disabled since the ROM and the models dont match, some resellers note this in the fine-print.. some may not..

Extra info:
If you are seeing anything about a "Global ROM version" or "Tencent with Global/WW ROM" it would be a clear giveaway.

[ntoney81]

I just purchased mine from eBay. How do I know if this was done?

[jairo]

ntoney81

I just purchased mine from eBay. How do I know if this was done?

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Hi, can you pass me the link where you bought it? I am interested in buying this device

[CH_ASUS]

ntoney81

I just purchased mine from eBay. How do I know if this was done?

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1) Does it say "Tencent" on the back glass of the phone or on the box.
2) Did the seller claim it came with "international ROM"

[ruthra4935]

Hi.
I noticed that the position of the texts(imei number) on the sticker at the back of my ROG 2 is different from what i see on other ROG 2 phones.
Are there special format (indication) of the sticker at the back of the phone if it is 8gb/12gb ram or 128/256/512gb or 1tb storage?