If you still want to proceed, search XDA Developers’ Honor 8X section for current rebranding threads – the method changes with security patches.
The most glaring difference is the absence of the Google Play Store. The Chinese ROM does not come with Google Mobile Services (GMS) pre-installed. While you can sometimes sideload the GMS core framework, on newer versions of EMUI/Magic UI, this is increasingly unstable. A true Global ROM has GMS integrated at the system level, ensuring the Play Store, Gmail, and YouTube work seamlessly out of the box. honor 8x chinese rom to global version
Find a (not an update package) for JSN-L22 (global dual SIM) or JSN-L21 (global single SIM). Look for version 9.1.0.240(C636E1R1P1) or similar. Reliable sources include: If you still want to proceed, search XDA
: Attempting to flash a Global ROM on a device designed for a Chinese ROM can result in a "brick" (a non-functional device), especially if the phone receives an over-the-air (OTA) update later. Alternative: Using Google Services on Chinese ROM While you can sometimes sideload the GMS core
This process is often called rebranding because you’re changing the phone’s region and software channel.