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[Q] AL-00 Chinese model [GMS & Latest firmware]

Ok... It might be repetitive, I come from the LG / Sammy world, so I am new to the Huawei universe...
I've been reading through a lot of threads, like a lot hahaha, I just want to get one last confirmation before I order it (still not sure if I'm gonna get the L29 or L00, although the 6gb/128 is really interesting to me) .
I know people like @duraaraa are working hard to get us something rolling! And thanks for that! I know some other devs (from other phones) are wanting to jump into this pool, so this could become and interesting devs device in the very close future.
But I have some questions, or more like confirmations to ask:
Huawei now really "unofficially" released the GMS for the Chinese / Hong-Kong version of the m9 (4gb/32, 4gb/64, 6gb/128 and 6gb/256). For the users on the AL00, can you please confirm the following :
- you have a 100% English rom or other mulingual possibility (meaning no trace of Chinese writing or other, except maybe some Chinese apps)
- Google playstore, all apps are installable (swiftkey, nova launcher, etc..) and are working 100%
- push services (Gmail, exchange, etc..) are working 100%
- auto sync services (Dropbox, Google photos, etc...) are syncing with no issues
- that you are on the latest firmware and you think now that updates will bring no issues in the future
- do you really see a big difference with the extra 2gb of Ram or is it placebo
- if you do have issues, please tell me
- last but not least :which of the 2 you think will have more development? AL 29 or AL 00

- you have a 100% English rom or other mulingual possibility (meaning no trace of Chinese writing or other, except maybe some Chinese apps)
Yes. No Chinese writing except in Chinese apps.
- Google playstore, all apps are installable (swiftkey, nova launcher, etc..) and are working 100%
I don't have nova launcher, but swiftkey works. Everything is installable.
- push services (Gmail, exchange, etc..) are working 100%
Yes.
- auto sync services (Dropbox, Google photos, etc...) are syncing with no issues
Yes.
- that you are on the latest firmware and you think now that updates will bring no issues in the future
Yes, but without unlocking the bootloader you will only be able to install updates that Huawei wants you to install. Ergo, no betas.
- do you really see a big difference with the extra 2gb of Ram or is it placebo
How would I know? I only have 6GB version. It probably only matters if you use all the RAM.
- if you do have issues, please tell me
Screen touch responsiveness is not as good as other phones. Huawei has been adjusting it a lot from build to build. Hopefully they get it right soon.
- last but not least :which of the 2 you think will have more development? AL 29 or AL 00
With an unlocked bootloader, development will be the same for both. With locked bootloader, you currently have more options with AL00, because that's what I have so that's what I'm working with, and because Huawei has several versions of firmware which can be flashed to AL00, but only one which can be flashed to L29 at the moment. I think Huawei focuses mainly on China, so support of the Chinese phone will be better.

Well, thanks for that quick reply!

Can confirm all Duraaraa said. I got mine, had B109 with working g Google services and I uninstalled all the Google stuff, did OTA to B125. Then it offered B135 OTA so did that. After reboot I stalled GMS and Play store and all good. Had to install Google contacts from APK mirror, and had to go to permission manager and allow Google app as trusted and auto start to get OK Google functionality working but all good now.
Only issue I am having is a few apps won't install. For instance, the CBS watch TV app ... click on install from store and it starts download and the before it finishes store just closes. A couple games do this as well. Working on figuring it out.
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@SWBgHz hi, I think to solve your issue with CBS watch TV app go to the play store app permission and make sure Storage have that permission on.
I got mine last Friday nice phone, software is really bad.
After i got everything working on mine. now play store will not work ...keep downloading. i did try everything and still not working.
I have few apps needs update , it is just downloading
I can not get notification from any app
it seems that i will have to factory reset.
I think you guys should download HI suit for back up and restore .
waiting for a better Rom.
Edit: Play store start behave normal again and its working fine.
still can not see notification from my major apps like gmail...etc

I had already tried adding additional permissions as well as setting Play store as trusted app but no joy. Just a few apps do same as CBS on, store closes during download phase.
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SWBgHz said:
I had already tried adding additional permissions as well as setting Play store as trusted app but no joy. Just a few apps do same as CBS on, store closes during download phase.
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make sure Storage for Play store is checked, i just installed the CBS app no problem.

semsem1969 said:
make sure Storage for Play store is checked, i just installed the CBS app no problem.
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Sure enough, storage wasn't allowed. Odd thing is I checked that and allowed all manually, or thought I did.
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SWBgHz said:
Can confirm all Duraaraa said. I got mine, had B109 with working g Google services and I uninstalled all the Google stuff, did OTA to B125. Then it offered B135 OTA so did that. After reboot I stalled GMS and Play store and all good. Had to install Google contacts from APK mirror, and had to go to permission manager and allow Google app as trusted and auto start to get OK Google functionality working but all good now.
Only issue I am having is a few apps won't install. For instance, the CBS watch TV app ... click on install from store and it starts download and the before it finishes store just closes. A couple games do this as well. Working on figuring it out.
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Make sure that Play Store has Storage permissions. That should fix your problem.
Edit: Oops, late reply

Abject lesson in checking things twice. I swear I did add permissions but such is life. Doh!
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Google Play Store on Chinese OP 7 Pro?

So my OnePlus 7 Pro arrived today and I'm having problems with getting Play Store working on my phone. Apparently there already have been google services on my phone, thanks to what I could install gmail or google chrome and use them without problems, however there's no playstore. Before, I used to download google package installer from Chinese app market but this time it shows as if I already had everything installed which is strange.
So I downloaded apk for the playstore from the internet which apparently broke my apps using google play services and had to factory reset phone and I'm not sure how to get it working.
Has anyone dealt with it?

any reason you must use Hydrogen OS? why not update to Oxygen OS?

jmas1023 said:
any reason you must use Hydrogen OS? why not update to Oxygen OS?
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I'm not sure if I'll be asked to log into my google immediately after reboot. And I wouldn't be able to do it without setting a vpn connection. So I don't want to end up with useless phone till I leave China.
I'm not sure if that google verification or connection at least is needed to correct me if I'm wrong

Hoxter said:
I'm not sure if I'll be asked to log into my google immediately after reboot. And I wouldn't be able to do it without setting a vpn connection. So I don't want to end up with useless phone till I leave China.
I'm not sure if that google verification or connection at least is needed to correct me if I'm wrong
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Hi! I am fighting with this issue for over a week now
You can change Oxygen to Hydrogen Global version to remove Google Services lock
[simply by downloading global version from the OP website and installing it through the local upgrade],
but it comes with the price:
Text Messages are not graphical anymore
No Spam/Advert calls warnings
There's no access to the OP Market which is quite essential if you're living in China
So it seems like there is no way to have everything from the both words in one phone...?
ps: Greetings from GZ

Apkpure
Hi,
I just bought a OP7 (not pro) from JD.com and just realized as well there was no Play store.
Actually I was able to download it from m.apkpure.com and it worked like a charm (of course VPN required). Hope it works for you too.
Cheers,

Cloning of P30 Pro to P40 Pro and Google services

I actually have a P30 Pro, if I buy a P40 Pro and I clone all my settings to the new P40 pro, will I have the Google services?

No, You want! I did it p30 pro to P40 pro - everything was moved BUT ring tones (custome) google chrome and wallpaper

I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?

Sergio_bodyweb said:
I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?
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NO, I have NO Google services and Google play store

Thank you.
Huawei support told me the same, you can have couple apps, but not the whole package.
I'm afraid I will not buy the amazing p40 pro, I'm sad.
May be a Xiaomi Mi 10 pro?

Sergio_bodyweb said:
Thank you.
Huawei support told me the same, you can have couple apps, but not the whole package.
I'm afraid I will not buy the amazing p40 pro, I'm sad.
May be a Xiaomi Mi 10 pro?
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You just need to follow the guides to install gms and use Gmail/YouTube/Maps etc. (unless i didn't understand your post properly)

animaleyes76 said:
You just need to follow the guides to install gms and use Gmail/YouTube/Maps etc. (unless i didn't understand your post properly)
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I know it can be done, but then, what happens every time a new EMUI is installed? All over again?

Sergio_bodyweb said:
I know it can be done, but then, what happens every time a new EMUI is installed? All over again?
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Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.

animaleyes76 said:
Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.
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Can confirm this as I updated a few days ago, all still working correctly

animaleyes76 said:
Someone somewhere said that they upgraded to the latest 114 update and everything still worked.
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DaveHTC200 said:
Can confirm this as I updated a few days ago, all still working correctly
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Woow, this changes!

Sergio_bodyweb said:
I'm sorry, but I'm not getting if it's possible or not.
Did you were able to have Google play store in the p40? Gmail? Youtube? Maps?
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My friend did it: installed Google Play Store/Services on P40 Pro. You can not clone from P30 Pro -> P40 Pro to get Google works

After cloning, will Google Pay work? That is, will the phone pass safetynet test?

I have install google gms on my p40 pro, then used phone-clone from my p30 pro. All apps except g-pay works. Maps, contacts, calendar, drive, the lot. Even my banking app and bankid on mobile.
Just not g-pay but I can live without that one ??
When I try to add a card g-pay states that I have root access or that the phone has been otherwise altered ?

NorSamsUser said:
I have install google gms on my p40 pro, then used phone-clone from my p30 pro. All apps except g-pay works. Maps, contacts, calendar, drive, the lot. Even my banking app and bankid on mobile.
Just not g-pay but I can live without that one
When I try to add a card g-pay states that I have root access or that the phone has been otherwise altered
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Can i ask which banking apps are working for you? I am getting mine tomorrow and trying to decide if its better installing gsm first, then clone. Or the other way around

It is Norwegian bank apps.
I have tried both approach, gms then phone-clone and vice versa.
My experience is that gms on a "empty" phone works best.

Obviously, the phone fails Android SafetyNet Test. You can search in Play Store and download an app to test yours out.

update
Confirm! Updated to .114 yesterday, all Google stuff work as it did.

personally me google play music doesn't work

So, does the phone pass Android SafetyNet Test now? Can check please?

I don't know about safetynet stuff, but my Gpay is working fine.
Did 2 purchases to date, both worked on first try.

Changed google password.

As the title says, i have changed google password on my tablet, and since I am logged with same account on my P40 pro, it automatically popped up "account action required" on my phone.
I have downgraded to .131 long time ago, installed google play services and updated to .176. Is there a way to "log in" again without completely wiping my phone?
When I log in right now, it just sends me to main screen but notification doesn't go away as in, I didn't log in.
Thanks in advance.

StevaKG said:
As the title says, i have changed google password on my tablet, and since I am logged with same account on my P40 pro, it automatically popped up "account action required" on my phone.
I have downgraded to .131 long time ago, installed google play services and updated to .176. Is there a way to "log in" again without completely wiping my phone?
When I log in right now, it just sends me to main screen but notification doesn't go away as in, I didn't log in.
Thanks in advance.
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How did you install the play services? if you used googlifyer and its still on your device, you can simply use that to uninstall all the google components and then re-install them.

carbonmanx said:
How did you install the play services? if you used googlifyer and its still on your device, you can simply use that to uninstall all the google components and then re-install them.
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I installed them on previous version of my EMUI. Googlefeier doesn't work on version i have at the moment. But good idea, i will give it a try.
Edit: It doesn't work. When I enter "G" chinese app, it shows text in Chinese and exits app after i click on it.

StevaKG said:
I installed them on previous version of my EM
UI. Googlefeier doesn't work on version i have at the moment. But good idea, i will give it a try.
Edit: It doesn't work. When I enter "G" chinese app, it shows text in Chinese and exits app after i click on it.
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So long as googlifyer was on when you upgraded it should be fine.
Ive got EMUI 11 - Chinese G doesnt work anymore, but googlifyer sucessfully stripped and reinstalled all the google play framework etc... for me on the weekend.

If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.

carbonmanx said:
So long as googlifyer was on when you upgraded it should be fine.
Ive got EMUI 11 - Chinese G doesnt work anymore, but googlifyer sucessfully stripped and reinstalled all the google play framework etc... for me on the weekend.
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Thank you very much for your message. I don't have EMUI 11. I still have EMUI 10 on *.174 version. Googlefier application is here but once i run it, it asks for me to uninstall updated backup and install old in order to be able to install chinese G application. I can't pass that step unfortunately. However thanks for your help.
Shymmy said:
If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.
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Thanks for your input and help. I checked this video but however this video didn't help me. EMUI there he has is *.154 and microG won't login unfortunately for me. I know how everything goes, but i want to try to avoid wiping my phone.

I have installed YouTube Vanced and MicroG on P40 pro (with GMS, older method, not Googlefier) and Mate40 pro (without GMS).
On P40 pro I was on .176, if I'm not mistaken ... (before to upgrade on EMUI 11).
Install Vanced manager, MicroG first, then YouTube Vanced (very important), don't open nothing, on MicroG settings uncheck Google Cloud Messaging, then Google device registration (in this order), open YouTube Vanced and login with your gmail ... (I guess it's about Vanced, not normal MicroG).

Shymmy said:
I have installed YouTube Vanced and MicroG on P40 pro (with GMS, older method, not Googlefier) and Mate40 pro (without GMS).
On P40 pro I was on .176, if I'm not mistaken ... (before to upgrade on EMUI 11).
Install Vanced manager, MicroG first, then YouTube Vanced (very important), don't open nothing, on MicroG settings uncheck Google Cloud Messaging, then Google device registration (in this order), open YouTube Vanced and login with your gmail ... (I guess it's about Vanced, not normal MicroG).
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Did you use applications from zip uploaded on mega from this youtube video you linked before? Thanks a lot for reply.

Shymmy said:
If you have problems after Google password changes, use this tutorial ... it works, I used it successfully.
Usually, the upgrade of EMUI keeps GMS without problems.
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After second try, this worked for me magically, you are the man! Thank you very very much!
What I did is: delete google play services and follow guide on this video from minute 07:10. Followed the guide and this time works like a charm.

I'm glad I was able to help.
All that matters is to follow the steps exactly.

Huawei P40 Pro Barclays (UK)

Hi All,
I have gotten a p40 pro a few days ago (EMUI 11), and need the Barclays app functioning for their code generator. I can't install the app through APKs, I get the shared directory error. I found a thread containing a fix in this forum, but unfortunately it doesn't work on my device (I think it's because I'm on EMUI 11 which is more recent, URL of the fix : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/shared-directory-error-fix.4048319/ )
Also tried Gspace and dualspace, no luck there either. Did anyone manage to get Barclays working on their p40 pro?

Sorry can't really comment on the barclays app specifically but I manage to get the natwest one running via dualspace. What I find tho is It will stop working if I load to many apps into dual space, so I basically use dual space for only a couple of apps. That seems to give me more days usage before it eventually all stops and I have to reinstall dualspace and apps. Also find with dualspace and natwest app will never install straight away need to leave it pending download for couple of days before eventuality installs Where as say hangouts will always install each time straight away.

Barclays app doesn't work on P40 Pro

gregito said:
Hi All,
I have gotten a p40 pro a few days ago (EMUI 11), and need the Barclays app functioning for their code generator. I can't install the app through APKs, I get the shared directory error. I found a thread containing a fix in this forum, but unfortunately it doesn't work on my device (I think it's because I'm on EMUI 11 which is more recent, URL of the fix : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/shared-directory-error-fix.4048319/ )
Also tried Gspace and dualspace, no luck there either. Did anyone manage to get Barclays working on their p40 pro?
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have you tried getting Google on Your Phone. I got Google working by downgrading the firmware then upgrading to new one.
Googlefier - Install GMS on Huawei/Honor
Wecome to Googlefier, After a successful tool for LG G2 and LG G3 owners (AutoRec), but after a long pause, here is something new and I hope useful Googlefier is a simple tool, designed to help you install GMS on your Huawei/Honor device...
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johnsmith0123 said:
have you tried getting Google on Your Phone. I got Google working by downgrading the firmware then upgrading to new one.
Googlefier - Install GMS on Huawei/Honor
Wecome to Googlefier, After a successful tool for LG G2 and LG G3 owners (AutoRec), but after a long pause, here is something new and I hope useful Googlefier is a simple tool, designed to help you install GMS on your Huawei/Honor device...
forum.xda-developers.com
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Yeah I tried to do it but got frustrated by the huge files I had to deal with (super bad connection where I'm at). I'll give it a go once I move in the next weeks. Did this work for you? This video has a great like/dislike ratio so I'm thinking of following it:

bubobih said:
I can say that whitout google service and google push notification i didnt get notifications for skype, discord, steam, and most email apks tjst use google push notifications. So im forced to install it, also i block google framework so playstore doesent work but notifications work, sometime they stuck i reboot phone and they work again. With unfreezed google framework playstore work but notifications not... I dont need google framework, i remove all my google apks, i use edge instead chrome, omedrive photo instead google photo etc etc... But mu notifications doesent work even on factory reset phone... Except viber but he is instslled from huawei store.
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This is the best video for Installation. Download it and watch it at the same time you are installing.
If it fails then use the broom icon and to clean up then Start again this time you don't need to Install backup so start Video after the backup and try again. Then use
Don't freeze Google Frame. With these 2 videos you should have everything working
here is fix for Notification
You can check that your notification are working or not by installing Push Notification tester

gregito said:
Hi All,
I have gotten a p40 pro a few days ago (EMUI 11), and need the Barclays app functioning for their code generator. I can't install the app through APKs, I get the shared directory error. I found a thread containing a fix in this forum, but unfortunately it doesn't work on my device (I think it's because I'm on EMUI 11 which is more recent, URL of the fix : https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/shared-directory-error-fix.4048319/ )
Also tried Gspace and dualspace, no luck there either. Did anyone manage to get Barclays working on their p40 pro?
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Hello, i had the same Problem with this app, the only way that worked for me was "VMOS Pro".
Same thing for " Lidl Plus app" here in Germany.
My Phone is a P40 lite 5G

waltbader said:
Hello, i had the same Problem with this app, the only way that worked for me was "VMOS Pro".
Same thing for " Lidl Plus app" here in Germany.
My Phone is a P40 lite 5G
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So you use it for Barclays banking? It says it's a virtual machine, I'm wondering if this is secure or if your info is getting collected

Hi,
okay, I have to wait now until I get my Barclay card.
So far I have only installed the app.
When I start the app, it remains
it stops immediately in the first screen.
When I launch the app in vmos, the app runs right through to the login screen.
So I suspect that the app would continue to work.
I can only check this next week when I receive my login data from barclay.
I will report it then.
So long I ask for patience.
Sorry if I should have awakened false hopes.
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in the case of lidl plus app,
here i saw today that there was an update of this app in the aurora store.
after this update now lidl plus app works normally on my phone. without vmos.
now i am only missing the satellite app.
This only works with vmos, dual space and gspace.

waltbader said:
Hi,
okay, I have to wait now until I get my Barclay card.
So far I have only installed the app.
When I start the app, it remains
it stops immediately in the first screen.
When I launch the app in vmos, the app runs right through to the login screen.
So I suspect that the app would continue to work.
I can only check this next week when I receive my login data from barclay.
I will report it then.
So long I ask for patience.
Sorry if I should have awakened false hopes.
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Barclays app in VMOS working?

muj123 said:
Barclays app in VMOS working?
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Please read my post and you will know, we have to wait a few days.
Thank you

waltbader said:
in the case of lidl plus app,
here i saw today that there was an update of this app in the aurora store.
after this update now lidl plus app works normally on my phone. without vmos.
now i am only missing the satellite app.
This only works with vmos, dual space and gspace.
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Hey, I believe Lidl Plus is offered on the AppGallery (pretty sure I saw it, though I don't use it as I don't have a Lidl nearby).
Barclays mail support is frustrating tbh, I mailed them to ask when they're planning to support HMS devices, they asked me to send photos of the error I get when I try to install, I did that and then they ghosted me...

Yes, Lidl app does, but not Lidl Plus app.
Your problem with the Barclay app may be different from mine.
I have a P40 lite 5G and have EMUI 10.
For me, the app starts and stops at the first screen.
with vmos the app goes to the login screen.
as you describe it, the app does not start at all on your phone.
so I suspect you have a completely different reason for the not working.

the way you write, you can't even install the barclay app on your phone.
that was no problem for me.
I installed the barclay app from the aurora store.
please try this out.
if that doesn't work, then your problem is different from mine.

I have the barclaycard app working on my phone... It got loaded via phone clone off My p20 pro if that helps...

carbonmanx said:
I have the barclaycard app working on my phone... It got loaded via phone clone off My p20 pro if that helps...
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Which version of Barclays app you using?

Huawei P20 pro has no problem with Google...

muj123 said:
Which version of Barclays app you using?
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1.91.1 to be clear this is the barclaycard app.
But if you have a phone you can clone from that might work... I know I had problems with the NatWest app until push messaging was working after gms install...

carbonmanx said:
1.91.1 to be clear this is the barclaycard app.
But if you have a phone you can clone from that might work... I know I had problems with the NatWest app until push messaging was working after gms install...
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Oh you have GMS installed?