#Chinese ROM

That’s because these phones have a modified version of their operating system to account for services banned by the Chinese government (like Google and Facebook). If you’re planning to buy a phone that is not yet available anywhere else except in China, chances are, you’re getting a software build that is tailored specifically for the Chinese market. Global ROM PROS: No China-specific apps preinstalled. You can have peace of mind that apps being installed from the play store are generally safer than getting through other app stores you’re not familiar with. CONS: Slower updates compared to China ROM. Not all new features are available. Not all new features will always be available to Globe ROMs as some only cater to Chinese consumers or are not allowed in other regions or markets. Chinese ROM PROS: Faster updates since Google restrictions do not apply. (Android Open Source Project without the need of approval from Google) Access to some features which are not present in Global ROM CONS: Chinese language is on by default but can be changed to English later but some parts of the UI might still display in Chinese. Read more in our articles including "Chinese ROM vs Global ROM: Pros and Cons" and "Lenovo rolls out Chinese New Year promo with up to ₱5,000 Pluxee vouchers in PH".