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I'm really interested in this phone but should I wait for the EU version or buy the version they are selling in china
It seems ok frequency wise - https://www.frequencycheck.com/comp...-dual-sim-td-lte-64gb-nxt-al10/united-kingdom
I've seen people pick international English on a menu and it looked all English - is that correct ? - even the non google stuff
Would I have to worry about anything else ?
Any help most appreciated as I want to replace my one plus one that is starting to feel under powered with the amount of tasker stuff I'm running on it
thanks
Martyn
Martynhsmith said:
I'm really interested in this phone but should I wait for the EU version or buy the version they are selling in china
It seems ok frequency wise - https://www.frequencycheck.com/comp...-dual-sim-td-lte-64gb-nxt-al10/united-kingdom
I've seen people pick international English on a menu and it looked all English - is that correct ? - even the non google stuff
Would I have to worry about anything else ?
Any help most appreciated as I want to replace my one plus one that is starting to feel under powered with the amount of tasker stuff I'm running on it
thanks
Martyn
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You do need to check the frequencies as you have done. The Mate 8 has allot of bands covered.
Android OS on Huawei's phones have about every language available. There is some apps on the phone that is in Chinese, but they can be removed, and are for the china market.
Google Apps will not be preloaded, but you will need to download from the Huawei App Store called HiApp. That HiApp app is in mixed Chinese and English, so not everything is translated. After that you have Google Apps, and can download from Google Play that will follow your OS language.
I have had the Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7 and now Mate S, all the Chinese version and they have all been working fine here in Denmark. I have had no problems with network, GPS or WiFi here or on vacation. .
..oh, the change log for OS updates are (mostly) in Chinese
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You do need to check the frequencies as you have done. The Mate 8 has allot of bands covered.
Android OS on Huawei's phones have about every language available. There is some apps on the phone that is in Chinese, but they can be removed, and are for the china market.
Google Apps will not be preloaded, but you will need to download from the Huawei App Store called HiApp. That HiApp app is in mixed Chinese and English, so not everything is translated. After that you have Google Apps, and can download from Google Play that will follow your OS language.
I have had the Honor 6, Honor 6 Plus, Honor 7 and now Mate S, all the Chinese version and they have all been working fine here in Denmark. I have had no problems with network, GPS or WiFi here or on vacation. .
..oh, the change log for OS updates are (mostly) in Chinese
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Thanks for the info. But to be clear. Do you download the google playstore using HiApp?
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Thanks for the info. But to be clear. Do you download the google playstore using HiApp?
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Yes, you do.
It is quite simple: Open HiApp -> Search "Google" -> Click on the Google banner in the top of the search results -> All Google apps is listed, click the download button for each (downwards arrow).
Other than Google Play, you need the Contact sync and Calander sync apps from the list. The rest can be downloaded from Google Play Store afterwords.
I had no troubles with a P8max recently, most sellers out of China will pre-install Google Play for you. My Mate 8 arrives next Monday, can let you know of if it differs any from the P8Max in terms of language difficulties.
Hi,
I bought a Mate 8.
It come with google playstore installed.
I arrived to install all app I want from google playstore.
The only problem I foun, I can't import my contact list, but will be solve for sure.
Two of us have Google contacts sync working, although neither of us is entirely sure how (I was granting permissions/trusted status/open from other apps statuses etc as a batch, so not sure which of those actions allowed for contacts import sorry).
If your google contact can't not sync.
Do you install the google contact sync? you can find it from the "huawei app store".
Install the google contact sync apk, and remove your account, reboot, login your contact again.
It works fine in my mate8 with google contact.
I can use almost all of google service in mate 8 now. (no matter google play, gmail, hangout, contact or anyother)
But, the only problem is that I can't get the location during google map without GPS enable.
Google map can't use cell or wifi to detect where it is, but it work fine with GPS enable.
I have no idea that how to fix it...
After searching the solution from google, it seems I need to root and replace networklocation.apk....
Is there any other method? (I don't know how to root huawei's device...)
I've recieved my mate 8 a week ago, and have had the issues that most of you are talking about.
Assuming the issue is from the battery manager itself; click on the setting icon up left of the screen, you need to switch on (Keep mobile data on when sleeping).
Of course that is in congunction with the rest of the settings/permissions.
Good luck,
Just don't forget to update emui
claudioggs said:
Hi,
I bought a Mate 8.
It come with google playstore installed.
I arrived to install all app I want from google playstore.
The only problem I foun, I can't import my contact list, but will be solve for sure.
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is it fast and smooth? is the cpu very powerful?
Yes - not had any problems at all.
I'm coming from a one plus one with a few badly writtern tasker profiles (quiet at work, and home nights with auto voice and autovera stuff), 3 mail clients including a touchdown exchange one. It was too much for the one plus but my new mate 8 is still flying.
Problems I have/had
The sync thing - was mashmellow permissions and a restart. (You do not need to wipe and restart.
The app draw - not a problem just a concept change the mate 8 doesn't have one your home screens are your app draw. So its a case of being tidy with folders. But swiping up on the home screen gives you an app search.
Dictionary - wish I could figure out how to copy the words I had stored in my dictionary.
Chinese App store - keeps telling me I have 18 apps that need updating - they don't the are just wanting to change to the chinese version.
Battery life - the one plus would last a day and 1/2 if I forgot to charge it the 1/2 I would start not usjng it, mate 8 will nearly last 2 days (it also gives me stats in ma about what is eating the battery)
Overall its a great phone
M
I've received my mate 8 one week ago... And unfortunately I had a rare problem with my notifications (whatsapp, viber, and other apps).
I did trust those apps from the system, and followed the instructions from the huawei guide, but the problem still.
So anybody have any idea how to solve this problem.
Thanks
Hi, i want to buy a Mate 8 but I'm not sure for the sync problem for google. what type of problem you have?
it is a great phone but unfortuantely I have the same problem with the google sync as well as not getting any notifications. Please help!
didnt someone mention that putting the phone into performance mode solved this?
Tried it hasn't worked for me
Location Services are not working unless you activate GPS - AL10 model;
Any solutions?
yeah, several other users already reported that energy-saving location services somehow dont seem to work...unless u switch to high-performance mode @gps
Hey guys, I am trying to login to Huawei services and I always get the message "due to service location restrictions the system is unable to provide services to you".
Does anyone knows how to bypass that?
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Yeah me to it's very frustrating do we have to make a false account?
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Got it here in UAE. So far no Google method is working from the Mate 30 pro thread.
varun.gid said:
Got it here in UAE. So far no Google method is working from the Mate 30 pro thread.
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Did you use phone clone followed by chat partner all with device ID?
How can I add Google pack into this device? I used mate 30 promethod which was working perfectly with that device but in this device it won't work. It keep showing me message "this device isn’t Play Protect certified"
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Did you use phone clone followed by chat partner all with device ID?
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Hello, I also Have a Huawei Mate XS and yes, I tried to do the procedure with Chat partner APP and device ID registration, but it doesn't work. You still can't login to the play store and you receive constant google play service notifications. Unusable. I've also tried to use the procedure described in the answers to the video (using Chat partner after cloning my old Huawei P30pro) but no luck.
I resolved to use the phone without google services, using APK Pure and Aptoide for missing apps.
Still there are apps that I normally use that just don't work. So far:
- Tesla;
- Couple of games I play;
- Revolut;
- Netflix;
- Gmail;
- google maps works but you can't login to google.
All in all I'm still pretty satisfied with the phone and I'm waiting for a definitive workaround for google play store.
Google package
If you have solutions plz post it
Have you tried VMOS apk? As a limited alternative there is also an app called G-Whizz plus and Gapps browser as a temporary solution.
Yes otherwise you need third party apps stores like spk mirror, f Droid, Aurora store or app suche.vone can use internet access to GMS.
VMOS don't dismiss without tryjng
https://www.vmos.com/blog/blog-list/use_google_on_huawei.htm
https://www.gizchina.com/2019/10/18/solve-google-services-issue-on-huawei-mate-30-pro-with-vmos/
Darkisde said:
Have you tried VMOS apk?
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Many current Huawei phones with Kirin chipset are not fully compatible with WMOS and vice versa.
I'm trying to get used to using the device Sans Google. Trying to explore alternatives and see how to reduce Google life haha.
Jx9997 said:
How can I add Google pack into this device? I used mate 30 promethod which was working perfectly with that device but in this device it won't work. It keep showing me message "this device isn’t Play Protect certified"
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there is a method that works posted on the Rom, kernel section go check it out, i can't post links here as im new i lost my old ID.
Does your screen also sound like this pressing on the middle of the unfolded screen?
I received my Huawei mate xs yesterday. Only VMOS works.
Hi friend
Does Wear os work on mate xs, have a fossil watch
Guys if install GMS, means can watch Netflix?
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Guys if install GMS, means can watch Netflix?
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Only one app is working, if you update it might not work
Hey guys,
I'm looking at potentially buying one of these and I can live with side loading most Google apps i need but, i've seen some info on the web that suggests due to the lack of GMS that Android Wear will not work. Can I use my Wear OS watch fully with this or, not at all?
Thanks!
Hi,
I've owned the Mate 30 Pro for all but 12 hours last week and managed to move all my apps via "Phone Clone" but remember that one of the reasons I returned it was the fact that even though I managed to have Wear OS app on the Mate 30 Pro, it wouldn't launch due to lack of Google support.
Hi,
Even if you still manage to install GMS on the phone, you will not be able to sync the Google account from phone to watch. Due to this you will have only calls,notifications and health tracking working.
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Hi,
Even if you still manage to install GMS on the phone, you will not be able to sync the Google account from phone to watch. Due to this you will have only calls,notifications and health tracking working.
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Not true for the people who have GMS fully working except google pay and netflex. My fossil gen 4 is working fine, installed a bunch of paid watch faces bought on google play store on the Mate 30 pro and transferred on the watch. I had GMS installed in January this year and have no pop-up warnings.
I also don't have any issue with GMS on phone. I don't use GPay and i use the older apk for Netflix. Only issue i have is to copy the account from phone to watch. BUT... i think this applies only to Huawei Watch 2 users. I don't know for other types of watches.
I have not found a way yet of adding my Google account from my mate 30 Pro to my Android Wear watch too. Notifications work ok from other apps on the watch, so not a complete loss but 'Google' wear apps can not be installed as Wear play store and it's account does not exist on the watch.
I have the Moto 360 and works fine with my mate 30 pro
My Huawei Smartwatch 2 (2019) is working fine with WearOS
Sathelp said:
I have not found a way yet of adding my Google account from my mate 30 Pro to my Android Wear watch too. Notifications work ok from other apps on the watch, so not a complete loss but 'Google' wear apps can not be installed as Wear play store and it's account does not exist on the watch.
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on my mate 30 pro wear os is working, but you can't add google account and google asistant on your smartwatch.
According to the blog that I left you in the following link -> here , Huawei phones released after the US ban will not receive an API from Google Services to track phones using BLE bluetooth in order to make a tracking system that allows better monitoring and predictions. of infections.
But if for example a Mate 30 Pro has installed Google services on it and they work right, will it receive that API from Google through the Play Services update?
Interesting...here in France they are also talking about a tracking app under excuse for the Covid-19 virus. I was planning to reactivate my old Alcatel dum phone. It has a whopping 2MP rear cam, fixed keyboard and best off all, no android. Sorry Mr Micron, cannot comply. But if my Mate 30 pro is not able due to being blocked by Google mobile spy services I can leave the Alcatel in the drawer. That said, my Mate 30 pro has GMS installed and working without any hitch, well at least the few google applications I am still using are working flawless. I could also pick up my retired HTC HD2 with Windows Mobile on it...
Google will build the tracking API into the Play Services. This allows them to push it even on Android 4 devices that no longer receive OS updates. So, yes, if you have a working sideload of PS that gets updated, you'll get the API. Not that you actually want to. Bluetooth based contact tracing is a dangerous security hole.
Hello friends,
Long time Huawei fan here, currently using the P30 pro but the screen broke (water damaged). Its waterproof but a couple of drops on the floor must have given some gap in the corners and I washed the phone without knowing this. Damn, gone... I miss that phone so much Its not even available to order anymore.
I searched for 100s of models from other brands as well, nothing comes close to my love for Huawei P30 pro and the next choice is P40.
I'm still on the fence just for the Google apps but I think we can get it thru goolefier.
My question is, does Youtube Chromecasting and Google home assistant work fine? These 2 apps are the major requirement for me so wanted to hear your thoughts on this before I buy this bad boy.
Thanks a lot.
Carty..
Casting works and home also. But there are still things that don't like Duo. Unless you get a very good deal on it it may no longer be worth all the hassle.
Thanks. I'm not getting a great deal but I couldn't find another device that looks sleek and stylish as huawei.
I never used Duo.. WHatsapp call is there right
Apart from Google duo not working, do you get annoying notification popups like 'google play no supported or device not supported' often disturbing you?
I think I will order the same P30 pro instead of P40 pro if so.
Hello. I have a p40 with googlefier installed, later files replaced from a gentleman on YouTube (distributing fix for p40 for donations only) and my duo is working, i can call, cam is working etc. Google pay not, that's only thing I noticed not functioning. Sorry can't remember the Gent name from youtube, he was mentioned on xda multiple times.
djkac said:
Hello. I have a p40 with googlefier installed, later files replaced from a gentleman on YouTube (distributing fix for p40 for donations only) and my duo is working, i can call, cam is working etc. Google pay not, that's only thing I noticed not functioning. Sorry can't remember the Gent name from youtube, he was mentioned on xda multiple times.
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This is his channel on YT. https://youtube.com/channel/UCQM_-xUx6g0mJSAvkHREcNA
Do you get crash notifications often disturbing your regular work? Not just on Duo but from play services etc...