Pre-May 2019 Huawei and Honor phones will continue to get security updates and current devices that due to get Android 10 will still get it. Huawei laptops will get all the Windows updates in the traditional manner. But newly released Huawei phones can't use Google services and this is set to be a long-term issue.
The controversy surrounding Huawei's security isn't relevant to buying one of their smartphones, and it's worth reiterating that no evidence has been released to show that using a smartphone manufactured by Huawei is any less secure than using one made by their Android rivals.
While new Huawei phones and Honor phones don't have Google apps installed, with the Huawei Mate 30 Pro and Honor 9X Pro both launching without them, it seems a new hack has been discovered which gets you the Google Play Store back.
Rather than ditching Android completely, Huawei continues to use the open source core Android operating system on its devices.
Due to the company's ongoing difficulties with the US government, Huawei phones do not use Google services. That means no Google Play Store for apps and no support for services such as Gmail, YouTube, Maps or the Chrome browser.
Google is barred from doing business with Huawei, meaning the Chinese giant is unable to obtain an Android license. And that means that until further notice, any new Huawei phone has to ship without Google apps and services. Heck, you don't even have to be an Android user.
How to update the software on your Huawei phone
- Open the Settings app on your phone.
- Tap System.
- Tap Software update.
- Tap Check for updates to manually see if there's an available update. Source: Android Central.
U.S. officials say Huawei is the worst of many Chinese companies whose close ties to the Chinese government and military put American national security at risk. It has charged Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's CFO and the daughter of its founder, Ren Zhengfei, with fraud.
How to download and install EMUI 10 (Android 10) update on Huawei Mate 20 and Mate 20 Pro: Update via Settings: Go to Settings > System > Software update > Check for Updates > Download and install.
The Mate 30 Pro, its latest flagship, has no Google Play Store, and no apps like Google Maps, Gmail and YouTube. Entering the AppGallery, Huawei's version of the Google Play Store, I was encouraged to download some of its most popular apps: Weibo, WeChat and the China Drama Channel.
Like the original P30 Pro, the Huawei P30 Pro New Edition comes with a 6.7-inch screen, four rear cameras and Google's full suite of services, which include Gmail, Google Maps, and the Google Play Store.
Download the latest EMUI 10 version on your P20 and P20 Pro smartphones from your devices system settings just Go to Settings > System > Software update > Check for Updates. If an update is available, Download and Install. Or download it from HiCare app > Update > Check for updates-> Download.
EMUI, formerly known as Emotion UI, is an Android-based custom user interface developed by Huawei for its mobile devices.
The Latest Version of Android is 11.0It's just “Android 11.” Google still plans to use dessert names internally for development builds.
Before updating to EMUI 10, you need to have the previous version EMUI 9.1 installed. Or, go to the HiCare Huawei support application, and tap Services > Update > Check for updates > Download and install. For more, check out Huawei EMUI 10: The news you should know [photos].
Update Huawei Mate 10 Pro via Support:
- Support app.
- Services Tab.
- Update.
- CHECK FOR UPDATES.
- Download and install.
Starting this month, Huawei will start the Android 10 and EMUI 10 rollout for the following devices: Huawei P30 Pro. Huawei P30. Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
Huawei has extended the release of EMUI 10 and Android 10 for the P20 and P20 Pro.
Huawei announced the following phones will be getting the release in the coming months:
- Huawei P30 Pro.
- Huawei P30.
- Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
- Huawei Mate 20.
- Huawei Mate 20 X (4G and 5G versions)
- Porsche Design Huawei Mate 20 RS.
- Huawei Nova 5T.
- Huawei Mate Xs.
Download and Install Google Play Store on any Huawei and Honor device
- Go to the Huawei/Honor app drawer.
- Locate the Settings app and tap on it.
- Next, you need to select “Advanced Settings”.
- Tap on “Security” and then tap on “Enable Installation from Unknown Sources”.
