[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.

[Manutech]

https://mx.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009638394644.html?wid=1349303 is best option? i´m mexican, i don't want the tencent version, thank you for attention.

[OPC]

Manutech

https://mx.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009638394644.html?wid=1349303 is best option? i´m mexican, i don't want the tencent version, thank you for attention.

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This looks suspicious to me. It says global but it's an 8/128 version. It doesn't support LTE band 20 which international version supports. The international version is 12/512. Do they offer guarantee?

[OPC]

Also the Aero Active Cooler and 30W charger do not come in the box with 8/128 version. Maybe it's a typo mistake and it really is the international version? They seem honest and tell you to check before buying. Check with them what exactly it is.

[duy_h_vu]

Manutech

https://mx.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_009638394644.html?wid=1349303 is best option? i´m mexican, i don't want the tencent version, thank you for attention.

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I'll bet on the Tencent version, it's gearbest(a Chinese company) ship out from Hong Kong. Most global 8/128 is in India and Europe.

[julienvd93]

duy.h.vu

https://zentalk.asus.com/en/discussion/comment/38129#Comment_38129

I'll bet on the Tencent version, it's gearbest(a Chinese company) ship out from Hong Kong. Most global 8/128 is in India and Europe.

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The add, included accessories, pricing and prisma packaging all point towards the global version though.