Hi all,
I have just travelled to China and bought a Huawei Honor 4A smartphone; now, in Spain (Europe), this device works, GSM is ok, but I can not play Gmail, or Google Maps, or Play Store, Google Chrome, G+, etc...
Here, in XDA, I have read about HONOR 4X; what do you think? its ok if I make this model ROM for my 4A? Do you think I must wait for specific development for my 4A?
What can I do?
Thanks
Hi there all,
I recently received a Huawei Mate 10 as a gift from a Chinese citizen. The phone is manufactured and bought in China which means its region is locked as China. I have now returned to the UK but considering Google is forbidden in China, I have no Google PlayStore (Only the Huawei appstore which has all Chinese apps). If I download WhatsApp etc. from a browser, it just disappears and cannot launch. Only app I have is WeChat which is Chinese originally anyway.
Can anybody provide me with some help for downloading some apps like Whatsapp, YouTube, Instagram etc.? I've seen that people say you may have to rebrand and root the phone etc. but I'm not at all tech-savvy.
Thanks in advance.
Flatcaptain said:
Hi there all,
I recently received a Huawei Mate 10 as a gift from a Chinese citizen. The phone is manufactured and bought in China which means its region is locked as China. I have now returned to the UK but considering Google is forbidden in China, I have no Google PlayStore (Only the Huawei appstore which has all Chinese apps). If I download WhatsApp etc. from a browser, it just disappears and cannot launch. Only app I have is WeChat which is Chinese originally anyway.
Can anybody provide me with some help for downloading some apps like Whatsapp, YouTube, Instagram etc.? I've seen that people say you may have to rebrand and root the phone etc. but I'm not at all tech-savvy.
Thanks in advance.
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The best way is to rebrand you Mate 10 to the European or UK version. Follow this guide - > https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3716814
If you don't want to rebrand, you can just install Google play store and Google play services. Look on YouTube for guides how to install Play Store on a Chinese phone. A lot quicker, easier and safer than rebranding.
Hello everyone !
I just switched from a Huawei P10 to the brand new Huawei Mate 20 Pro and discovered that the messaging application was replaced with the one from Google.
Is there any way to get rid of the Google application and install the Huawei one instead ? I heard that the Chinese ROM of the recent Huawei phones still use the Huawei application but can't find any Apk out there.
If somebody can help me, please let me know !
UM Marneus said:
Hello everyone !
Is there any way to get rid of the Google application and install the Huawei one instead ? I heard that the Chinese ROM of the recent Huawei phones still use the Huawei application but can't find any Apk out there.
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I'm curious why you think the Huawei is better (I use Textra so don't know the Huawei nor Google msg'ing apps)?
ero69 said:
I'm curious why you think the Huawei is better (I use Textra so don't know the Huawei nor Google msg'ing apps)?
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Well it's mostly for UI reasons. I prefere the look and feel of the Huawei applications like Contacts, Emails and Agenda. It's more "integrated" in the general design of EMUI than the Google application.
Last week my friend buy a Honor 8x mobile form Vmall Huawei online store in china, and after come back to USA, he gift me the phone. but here i face some problem. i can not install google play store. Please help me and give me a solution how could i do that.
First you need to get and run the GMS installer:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-10/themes/gms-installer-google-play-100-huawei-t3809447
Then get the Google installer, it's all in Chinese, just run it and approve all the installs:
https://itechify.com/2016/11/10/download-google-installer-apk-chinese-phones/
Make sure you grant Google Play Services and the Play Store permissions.
Finally you will probably need to update Play Services and the Play Store, and these can be a little buggy when it comes to updating themselves, so use the Yalp store instead:
https://f-droid.org/en/packages/com.github.yeriomin.yalpstore/
This worked for me, hope it works for you too!
Hi, I found a solution here: https://youtu.be/FubclG3t-3A
(important was the answer of ED KAN user: he made my day!)
Hope this help! (I was able to install everything on my Chinese JSN-AL00a device).
Use anothers website
Istal said:
Last week my friend buy a Honor 8x mobile form Vmall Huawei online store in china, and after come back to USA, he gift me the phone. but here i face some problem. i can not install google play store. Please help me and give me a solution how could i do that.
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use another website to download apk file then install directly. top1apk is a choicee
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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Hello, if you don’t play Fortnite can you pm me the code for the wonder skin using the instructions below. Please!!! I’m a huge fan of the game and really want the skin.
Open up AppGallery. From there, click on the “Me” icon, and then on “Gift.” This should bring up a banner that has the Honor 20 Wonder outfit (a teal and purple colored girl) on it. Click the banner to copy its code.
cyawong69 said:
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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Did you ever get this resolved?
cyawong69 said:
Hello, every one.
just picked up the Honor 20 Pro in Shanghai.
I work in Shanghai and needed a new phone.
So picked up the Honor 20 Pro.
Knowing that the Honor 20 itself has the Google Framework on it. So, being straightforward, I automatically thought that the 20 pro will have it also so that I can update the Google play and got everything back.
Believed that it is the first machine that Huawei / Honor has taken away the framework totally.
I downloaded GMS installer from internet and it is saying that it is not allowed ( not sure if there may be more different versions of it ).
Some other game me total 4 files:-
google account management apk
google framwork apk
google play apk
google play service apk
installed everything and then go back to the settings to add account, selected google and then screen stuck for -ever.
Any one has any solutions to install the google back on Honor 20 pro and work?
Thanks.
ALAN
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In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
bnwg said:
In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
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Incorrect! Even Honor 20 can use your way to have Google ready.
But Honor 20 Pro not!
Honor 20 Pro don't have any google framework preinstalled.
And even you manual install or use many of "Google Installer",
All not work.
You may check huawei's official forum,, more then 100+ post complain about this.
It's just wont work.
Ask huawei's customer service, they say "maybe Google Service will support later, but no promise"
leedashone said:
Incorrect! Even Honor 20 can use your way to have Google ready.
But Honor 20 Pro not!
Honor 20 Pro don't have any google framework preinstalled.
And even you manual install or use many of "Google Installer",
All not work.
You may check huawei's official forum,, more then 100+ post complain about this.
It's just wont work.
Ask huawei's customer service, they say "maybe Google Service will support later, but no promise"
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https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-20-pro-google-play-certification/
bnwg said:
https://www.xda-developers.com/honor-20-pro-google-play-certification/
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Yes but not yet. and even Huawei don't guarantee current China version will get update.
bnwg said:
In fact you should be able to install google play from huawei app store. No need GMS from elsewhere.
Successfully using google service as above for Honor V20 China version.
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This I know as I am using the honor v20 currently. What I mean is for the Honor 20 Pro which is still lacking the Google framework etc.
MixEvo said:
Did you ever get this resolved?
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NO..
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
Zhang01 said:
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
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Hi, I have the same issue. Im from Spain but I live in Panama. 8th August the Honor 20 Pro will be launched in some other countries like Pakistan. I hope we can solve it then.
Hi! Google Play Service are supported on Honor 20pro now!!
Please upgrade to version 9.1.0.139 and install Play Store on Huawei App Store. Enojy!
ps1: If you already install some Google apps or Service, remove it first!
ps2: If your live in region which not ready to push 139, use follow method to got update:
Open the HiCare app, Log in ( Select country/region > Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Notice)
Select "Update", "Request update", "Apply", then Checking for new system update.....
leedashone said:
Hi! Google Play Service are supported on Honor 20pro now!!
Please upgrade to version 9.1.0.139 and install Play Store on Huawei App Store. Enojy!
ps1: If you already install some Google apps or Service, remove it first!
ps2: If your live in region which not ready to push 139, use follow method to got update:
Open the HiCare app, Log in ( Select country/region > Agree to the User Agreement and Privacy Notice)
Select "Update", "Request update", "Apply", then Checking for new system update.....
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Great!!
I updated to version 139 and now is working everything from Google.
I did what you says, change the region to China, with the Spain region didn't appear the update.
Zhang01 said:
Great!!
I updated to version 139 and now is working everything from Google.
I did what you says, change the region to China, with the Spain region didn't appear the update.
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Hi, I can not see the update. I have tried many time changing the region in hicare also in appgallery. Can someone explain it to me better? Thanks
adiaznar said:
Hi, I can not see the update. I have tried many time changing the region in hicare also in appgallery. Can someone explain it to me better? Thanks
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I used HiCare and used "requested update" from HiCare, not from adjust-->update. After that the update appear in adjust-->update. When you download the update says you only can use the update in the next 60 days.
Zhang01 said:
I used HiCare and used "requested update" from HiCare, not from adjust-->update. After that the update appear in adjust-->update. When you download the update says you only can use the update in the next 60 days.
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Thanks. I did it and now works fine!
Zhang01 said:
hello,
I have a honor 20 pro YAL-AL10, from China, bought together with a friend, but my friend bought Honor 20 YAL-AL00 and came with Google services, mine the version pro not.
I have read that the honor 20 pro is approved for Google at the end of June, named YAL-L41 for worldwide. I hope the Chinese version will update to Android Q and will came with Google services.
Anyway anybody know if the global version firmware is possible flash in the Chinese version without the boatload unlocked?
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Honor 20 pro support Google Service since firmware 139, please upgrade to 139.
Detail info click here
And, flash firmware without boot loader unlock is not possible.
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