Hi guys
I just got huawei p40 pro today and installed GMS manually. My discord doesn't produce any notifications. Can I install microG alongside GMS to get it working?
Thanks
i think you have to icebox your GMS to get notifications .. search some other threads here
blue_panther9_9 said:
Hi guys
I just got huawei p40 pro today and installed GMS manually. My discord doesn't produce any notifications. Can I install microG alongside GMS to get it working?
Thanks
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Yes you can.
When I got my P40 Pro I installed Micro-G just for YouTube Vanced. A week later I decided to install GMS and kept the Micro-G on the device. No issues found after combining Micro-G with GMS whatsoever.
BTW I didn't try to install the official YouTube app as I'm more satisfied with Vanced.
Does Micro-G help purely for notifications or could it help apps that require Google services to work?
Tmel14 said:
Does Micro-G help purely for notifications or could it help apps that require Google services to work?
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No, Micro-G will not allow you to run Google-Dependant apps. You need to install GMS for that. Which is very easy in case you are curious.
I can't install microG, it says I already have the latest version. The only thing I did was installing Google services and play store.
What should I do to get push notifications working? My banking app relies on firebase ?
blue_panther9_9 said:
I can't install microG, it says I already have the latest version. The only thing I did was installing Google services and play store.
What should I do to get push notifications working? My banking app relies on firebase
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For the Micro-G issues I honestly don't know. For me I installed Micro-G first and then GMS. But I remember when I tried to install YouTube Vanced it didnt run, meaning that Micro-G installation was not successful. I seached the web and the solution was deleting Mkcro-G and then installing SAI (Split APKs Installer) from APK-Pure and then re-installing Micro-G. Then YouTube Vanced worked so I know now that Micro-G is working fine. ----> try this it may work.
For your second issue about the push notifications, Firebase is a Google-Cloud massaging service. And it will have the same problem as other Google push notifications such as Gmail. There is a solution on xda I previously read but I can't find the thread. Try searching it.
blue_panther9_9 said:
I can't install microG, it says I already have the latest version. The only thing I did was installing Google services and play store.
What should I do to get push notifications working? My banking app relies on firebase
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Options:
HMS-naked (broken notifications on heaps of apps even Huawei App Gallery)
HMS+microG (for notifications with google firebase cloud messaging)
HMS+GMS (notifications broken)
HMS+GMS+icebox (freeze google play store as required for notifications and unfreeze intermittently for updating apps)
I think it is called icebox (just from memory .. or something similar) .. just search in the recent threads and you will find the process to freeze & unfreeze GMS to get notifications working.
This is awesome explanation. Thank you so much, I will have a look tonight
I just found out icebox requires all my account to be removed first. I will wait this weekend first
My understanding is
1. Install Icebox before you put anything. It requires ADB and you need to remove your Google Accounts beforehand.
2. Install GMS
3. Disable GMS with Icebox
4. Install MicroG
5. Install all the apps that you want. Make sure you have microG first before installing apps
blue_panther9_9 said:
3. Disable GMS with Icebox
4. Install MicroG
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can you post the link to this new process?
are you developing something new .. i have never heard of this combination before ...
HMS+GMS+Icebox+microG
why install microG if you are using GMS+Icebox? the purpose of Icebox is to give notifications, then you dont need microG.
if you really want the google play store, I really wouldn't bother with the P40 Pro.
linux2525 said:
can you post the link to this new process?
are you developing something new .. i have never heard of this combination before ...
HMS+GMS+Icebox+microG
why install microG if you are using GMS+Icebox? the purpose of Icebox is to give notifications, then you dont need microG.
if you really want the google play store, I really wouldn't bother with the P40 Pro.
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No I'm not developing anything new ? I'm trying to get the best of both worlds.
This GMS installation mod seems to be using microG underneath bcuz I got the message from the official microG app that my microG is already the latest version. I got the Vanced microG version installed without any need for icebox. But push notifications still doesn't work.
blue_panther9_9 said:
No I'm not developing anything new I'm trying to get the best of both worlds. .
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I haven't read of anyone successful achieving this before... Are you planning to rewrite some code of microG or can you solve with installation techniques?
If you have time to spare, then good luck trying
CALISTHRONE said:
For your second issue about the push notifications, Firebase is a Google-Cloud massaging service. There is a solution on xda I previously read but I can't find the thread. Try searching it.
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but why wouldn't you just say what the solution is? as you just said the solution above ... i.e. either (1) install microG or (2) freeze GMS
were you only talking about microG for youtube vanced? I think the other guy is talking about a microG install for google firebase cloud messaging .. so you're both mixed up trying to solve different problems.
linux2525 said:
but why wouldn't you just say what the solution is? as you just said the solution above ... i.e. either (1) install microG or (2) freeze GMS
were you only talking about microG for youtube vanced? I think the other guy is talking about a microG install for google firebase cloud messaging .. so you're both mixed up trying to solve different problems.
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OK sorry.
All good guys. Thanks, yeah MicroG vanced version didn't help me with my push notification issue.
but linux2525 pointed me to the right direction
1. HMS + GMS + Icebox. <-- At least I got my Banking app working now with Google Push notification. I think the next time I reset my PC, I would go with HMS + MicroG instead. I dont play games and mostly just Youtube, Spotify and Instagram only.
Also my whatsapp Google Drive backup still working with this combination *I'm backing up 3GB to my drive
blue_panther9_9 said:
All good guys. Thanks, yeah MicroG vanced version didn't help me with my push notification issue.
but linux2525 pointed me to the right direction
1. HMS + GMS + Icebox. <-- At least I got my Banking app working now with Google Push notification. I think the next time I reset my PC, I would go with HMS + MicroG instead. I dont play games and mostly just Youtube, Spotify and Instagram only.
Also my whatsapp Google Drive backup still working with this combination *I'm backing up 3GB to my drive
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Interesting, I'm looking at installing GMS as I have a variety of apps that won't work without Google. What makes you say you'd go without GMS next time? Are notifications working well across apss for you with Icebox?
Tmel14 said:
I'm looking at installing GMS as I have a variety of apps that won't work without Google.
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just out of interest .. which apps were those? i am curious to test on my p40 pro.
YouTube Music (technically works but can't seem to add an account)
The Atheltic
Paddy Power
Betfair
eBay
There were some others as well but can't think off the top of my head. Some of those I can use the websites instead of apps but often they aren't as user friendly.
YTMusic .. works great on firefox preview .. except a major problem .. cannot download.
eBay is not great in browser
Hi everyone.
I'm new to the forum and thought it would be a god opportunity to discuss banking apps. I have been trying to test banking apps via friends, family to see what works. I have built a tech channel and that's why I'm testing, because some of the biggest questions are around apps and more specifically banking apps. I wanted to share my findings and see if anyone else has had experience with any other banks. The below list has been tested through me and work on HMS as an application. I look forward to your input.
Banking apps that are working on HMS,
Tesco
First Direct
Halifax
Loyds TSB
Nationwide
Santander
HSBC
Monzo
It appears most Banking Apps are easily accessible either through Huawei's App Gallery, Phone clone or APK or Standard weblink and save as a shortcut, what do you all think?
Revolut works as well
just dont get why natwest does not work
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flystarjay said:
Revolut works as well
just dont get why natwest does not work
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Thanks Jay, i haven't tried NatWest yet so this is useful to know. Like a lot of apps it will take time for them to be accessible n HMS, but the growth they have had in a short period of time is pretty impressive. My advice would be to access it via the browser and then save it as a shortcut to your home screen for now.
N26 doesn't work. It won't allow me to transfer money, I think it has something to do with push notifications
blue_panther9_9 said:
N26 doesn't work. It won't allow me to transfer money, I think it has something to do with push notifications
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I have seen that advertised but haven't ever tried it or met anyone that has. How did you download it? Also i know a lot of people are side loading GMS which can potentially cause minor issues as GMS and HMS aren't built to work together. So if you have that could be one reason?
For banking apps there are three possibilities. (as for my opinion)
1- The app is on AppGallery, go ahead and download it and start using it.
2- The app is not on AppGallery, and is working fine if cloned from another device, also go ahead and use it.
3- The app is not on AppGallery, and won't run if cloned. Please do not side-load it from external sources for security reasons obviously. Live with the browser until the app is available on AppGallery or get yourself GMS installed and then get the app from the Playstore.
I went for the 3rd option and installed GMS as my local bank "SABB" app is not yet available on AppGallery and not working when cloned.
CALISTHRONE said:
For banking apps there are three possibilities. (as for my opinion)
1- The app is on AppGallery, go ahead and download it and start using it.
2- The app is not on AppGallery, and is working fine if cloned from another device, also go ahead and use it.
3- The app is not on AppGallery, and won't run if cloned. Please do not side-load it from external sources for security reasons obviously. Live with the browser until the app is available on AppGallery or get yourself GMS installed and then get the app from the Playstore.
I went for the 3rd option and installed GMS as my local bank "SABB" app is not yet available on AppGallery and not working when cloned.
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HI, have you found any issues because of installing GMS? only because the GMS Core and HMS core are not built to work as one. Could you not have saved SABB banking as a shortcut to your home screen instead of installing GMS?
ChrisHtube said:
I have seen that advertised but haven't ever tried it or met anyone that has. How did you download it? Also i know a lot of people are side loading GMS which can potentially cause minor issues as GMS and HMS aren't built to work together. So if you have that could be one reason?
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I used phone cloned and also side load GMS. I'm going to try installing MicroG for this instead. Check my other thread about push notifications issues for firebase
N26 works just for opening stuff but not for confirmation of transfer. I will keep you posted
blue_panther9_9 said:
I used phone cloned and also side load GMS. I'm going to try installing MicroG for this instead. Check my other thread about push notifications issues for firebase
N26 works just for opening stuff but not for confirmation of transfer. I will keep you posted
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Are you using Icebox alongside GMS? Is this helping to have working notifications?
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Can add Starling to the list of working banks. Natwest seems to be working for me too having cloned over from my old phone.
2 step verification
Bank apps
Hi Lads, I'm in Ireland. My bank app AIB work as normal on the phone. Problem is that I can not pass 2 step verification for internet banking on the laptop. I have instaled Google services and everything works fine.
Any suggestion for this banking verification.
AMEX can be added to the list of working apps
flystarjay said:
Revolut works as well
just dont get why natwest does not work
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Revolut works fine just with NO push notifications
ChrisHtube said:
Thanks Jay, i haven't tried NatWest yet so this is useful to know. Like a lot of apps it will take time for them to be accessible n HMS, but the growth they have had in a short period of time is pretty impressive. My advice would be to access it via the browser and then save it as a shortcut to your home screen for now.
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Ahh yea i did not think of that.
[/COLOR]Can add Starling to the list of working banks. Natwest seems to be working for me too having cloned over from my old phone.[/QUOTE]
unfortunately i didnt go through the clone method, i done a fresh install
sheikgr said:
Revolut works fine just with NO push notifications
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yea i hardly get any push notification on most of my apps
Tmel14 said:
Are you using Icebox alongside GMS? Is this helping to have working notifications?
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Can add Starling to the list of working banks. Natwest seems to be working for me too having cloned over from my old phone.
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Which version of Natwest app did you use? When i try to phone clone it simply states that the app is "non-transferable"
Tmel14 said:
Are you using Icebox alongside GMS? Is this helping to have working notifications?
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Can add Starling to the list of working banks. Natwest seems to be working for me too having cloned over from my old phone.
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Hi, are these banking apps working strictly on HMS or is it with GMS being sideloaded?
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Are you using Icebox alongside GMS? Is this helping to have working notifications?
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If what the people posted are correct, MicroG should be the one help with push notification.
My understanding is
1. Install Icebox before you put anything. It requires ADB and you need to remove your Google Accounts beforehand.
2. Install GMS
3. Disable GMS with Icebox
4. Install MicroG
5. Install all the apps that you want. Make sure you have microG first before installing apps
Technically you can get all the apps that you want with microG and PureAPK. but I went with the hard route
PS: I still haven't done it because I need time to backup my P40 Pro again, I don't feel like repeating from step 1 again after installing GMS and the apps configuration
blue_panther9_9 said:
If what the people posted are correct, MicroG should be the one help with push notification.
My understanding is
1. Install Icebox before you put anything. It requires ADB and you need to remove your Google Accounts beforehand.
2. Install GMS
3. Disable GMS with Icebox
4. Install MicroG
5. Install all the apps that you want. Make sure you have microG first before installing apps
Technically you can get all the apps that you want with microG and PureAPK. but I went with the hard route
PS: I still haven't done it because I need time to backup my P40 Pro again, I don't feel like repeating from step 1 again after installing GMS and the apps configuration
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Hi, I'm interested to get your thoughts. So a lot of people seam to be installing GMS despite it causing issues as its running with HMS. What would you say is your main reason for wanting to install GMS? I have the P40 Lite and i have got a P40 Pro on the way none of which ill be using GMS on just HMS core.
The way i see it is peoples main needs are,
Social media, which you can get via Phone Clone, App Gallery, or Petal search which pulls from major APK sites.
Maps, you can use Google maps via Phone Clone but cant log in or Here we go maps which is actually pretty good.
Banking Apps, most of which work through phone clone, App Gallery. and the ones that don't can be saved as a shortcut for now whist it grows.
Email, you can still use your Gmail account via Huawei's Email
Backing up data/ Photos can be done via Huawei Cloud
Accessing Google Photos can be done via Shortcut or from a PC/Laptop
What are your thoughts?
ChrisHtube said:
HI, have you found any issues because of installing GMS? only because the GMS Core and HMS core are not built to work as one. Could you not have saved SABB banking as a shortcut to your home screen instead of installing GMS?
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Hi. For me I didnt face any issues with both HMS & GMS together. The only known problem is Gmail notifications do not show up and I am using the default email app instead.
And yes I could add the URL of the bank on my homescreen but some how I still need GMS for many apps such as Maps, WhatsApp backup and many more. Plus I the banking app is much easier than using the web page obviously.
With GMS, I don't have any issue with YouTube, or Google map. I don't care about push notifications much but for some reasons my Bank N26 requires push notifications and it doesn't seem to be clickable when I need to confirm a transaction.
This is the only thing why I need push notifications.
Hello friends, here is something I found to solve the lack of Google Play Services in modern Huawei devices. Credits go to the developer, not me, and to the original MicroG developers, I just want to share this solution to help people having the same issue.
MicroG is an open source software replacement for Google Play Services, and it requires root, Magisk, Xposed or in-built signature spoofing patch to work, but not this time.
I used this method as soon as I found it, since both of my parents got a Huawei P40 Lite E, and I couldn't use Googlefier because of the updated firmware.
No need of virtualized environments like GSpace, Gbox and other similar methods, now you can simply login into your Google Account without the need of installing other packages.
This solution is based on the YouTube Vanced-dedicated derivative of MicroG, called Vanced MicroG indeed, and it requires no root and no other packages to work.
Simply install this app, called GMSCoreHuawei (don't use the "unpatched" version, but the HUAWEI one), then Play Store apk from official sources like ApkMirror:
GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices - GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
github.com
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Login in MicroG using the Huawei button, give the necessary MicroG permissions for notifications and you're done
I didn't test on other devices, but I think also other De-Googlefied ones or users with problems in installing MicroG using other methods can manage to use this solution.
I tested Play Store downloads and Google Maps and some apps like Gboard or Opera browser requiring GMS to work fine, and I got no problems so far.
Maybe the developer of this version of MicroG will see this thread and further update this app to match official MicroG progress.
Thanks to him again for the amazing job, which will save much time and efforts to many users wanting to enable the Google ecosystem on their devices.
jacomail95 said:
Hello friends, here is something I found to solve the lack of Google Play Services in modern Huawei devices. Credits go to the developer, not me, and to the original MicroG developers, I just want to share this solution to help people having the same issue.
MicroG is an open source software replacement for Google Play Services, and it requires root, Magisk, Xposed or in-built signature spoofing patch to work, but not this time.
I used this method as soon as I found it, since both of my parents got a Huawei P40 Lite E, and I couldn't use Googlefier because of the updated firmware.
No need of virtualized environments like GSpace, Gbox and other similar methods, now you can simply login into your Google Account without the need of installing other packages.
This solution is based on the YouTube Vanced-dedicated derivative of MicroG, called Vanced MicroG indeed, and it requires no root and no other packages to work.
Simply install this app, called GMSCoreHuawei (don't use the "unpatched" version, but the HUAWEI one), then Play Store apk from official sources like ApkMirror:
GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices - GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
github.com
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Login in MicroG using the Huawei button, give the necessary MicroG permissions for notifications and you're done
I didn't test on other devices, but I think also other De-Googlefied ones or users with problems in installing MicroG using other methods can manage to use this solution.
I tested Play Store downloads and Google Maps and some apps like Gboard or Opera browser requiring GMS to work fine, and I got no problems so far.
Maybe the developer of this version of MicroG will see this thread and further update this app to match official MicroG progress.
Thanks to him again for the amazing job, which will save much time and efforts to many users wanting to enable the Google ecosystem on their devices.
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The developer discontinued further work on this project because it did not allow access to personalized functional gapps. He abandoned this project in his github page. Yes some Google and Android apps work regardless of GMS authenticity like maps or Chrome. I can confirm that this method will not work in harmony os mate Xs2.
jacomail95 said:
Hello friends, here is something I found to solve the lack of Google Play Services in modern Huawei devices. Credits go to the developer, not me, and to the original MicroG developers, I just want to share this solution to help people having the same issue.
MicroG is an open source software replacement for Google Play Services, and it requires root, Magisk, Xposed or in-built signature spoofing patch to work, but not this time.
I used this method as soon as I found it, since both of my parents got a Huawei P40 Lite E, and I couldn't use Googlefier because of the updated firmware.
No need of virtualized environments like GSpace, Gbox and other similar methods, now you can simply login into your Google Account without the need of installing other packages.
This solution is based on the YouTube Vanced-dedicated derivative of MicroG, called Vanced MicroG indeed, and it requires no root and no other packages to work.
Simply install this app, called GMSCoreHuawei (don't use the "unpatched" version, but the HUAWEI one), then Play Store apk from official sources like ApkMirror:
GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices - GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
github.com
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Login in MicroG using the Huawei button, give the necessary MicroG permissions for notifications and you're done
I didn't test on other devices, but I think also other De-Googlefied ones or users with problems in installing MicroG using other methods can manage to use this solution.
I tested Play Store downloads and Google Maps and some apps like Gboard or Opera browser requiring GMS to work fine, and I got no problems so far.
Maybe the developer of this version of MicroG will see this thread and further update this app to match official MicroG progress.
Thanks to him again for the amazing job, which will save much time and efforts to many users wanting to enable the Google ecosystem on their devices.
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I couldn't get this work on my P40 5G.
I am able to login inside the microg app but asks login again in the playstore.
Can you please specify how did you manage to get it working and which particular version of the microG app did you use ?
I used Patched v0.2.22.212658 on Emui 12
cafemandala said:
I couldn't get this work on my P40 5G.
I am able to login inside the microg app but asks login again in the playstore.
Can you please specify how did you manage to get it working and which particular version of the microG app did you use ?
I used Patched v0.2.22.212658 on Emui 12
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Hi, my experience is on EMUI 10 and I used this apk:
https://github.com/jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei/releases/download/v0.2.22.212658-HUAWEI/play-services-core-withMapbox-withNearby-release.apk
I logged in using the HUAWEI button, gave ALL the required permissions in MicroG settings and then Play Store apk downloaded from Apkmirror worked without issues, and so Maps and other Google apps.
There are some 3rd party apps still not recognizing it as a replacement of GMS, but I can manage that.
If the apk or other versions don't work for you, you can still try an older MicroG variant built from EloyGomez, here the source code:
GitHub - EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI: Free implementation of Play Services
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Here the apk found on another XDA thread
31.13 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
I also used that once, it works in the same way and successfully, I remember having discovered it casually in a YouTube video and also I've seen it in Android Hilfe forum (translate button necessary).
Alternatively, you can try this method using regular MicroG, but I don't know if it's still working and it's not tested by me:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/i5fhkf
Let me know how it goes.
jacomail95 said:
Hi, my experience is on EMUI 10 and I used this apk:
https://github.com/jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei/releases/download/v0.2.22.212658-HUAWEI/play-services-core-withMapbox-withNearby-release.apk
I logged in using the HUAWEI button, gave ALL the required permissions in MicroG settings and then Play Store apk downloaded from Apkmirror worked without issues, and so Maps and other Google apps.
There are some 3rd party apps still not recognizing it as a replacement of GMS, but I can manage that.
If the apk or other versions don't work for you, you can still try an older MicroG variant built from EloyGomez, here the source code:
GitHub - EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI: Free implementation of Play Services
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
I also used that once, it works in the same way and successfully, I remember having discovered it casually in a YouTube video and also I've seen it in Android Hilfe forum (translate button necessary).
Alternatively, you can try this method using regular MicroG, but I don't know if it's still working and it's not tested by me:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/i5fhkf
Let me know how it goes.
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I assumed you might be on Emui 11 or 12 since the device is P40 lite. I know those MicroG forks and googlefier work on Emui 10 and I do not want to downgrade my firmware.
Recently there is new microG fork called 'lighthouse' which is currently only available for Huawei Malaysia region and support Emui 12.
Since I saw this I been looking around internet to see someone else has figured out a way for GMS services to work on newer Huawei devices.
The lighthouse app seems working like a native gms and people are loving it on their new mate50 devices.
I am afraid of the firmware downgrade for Emui 12 to 11 and then to 10 since it can cause some update issues and risk of device bricking.
If you have done the downgrade and seems it was easy work, would you mind sharing the methods you followed ?
Thank you so much in advance
The Huawei phone I worked with is a P40 Lite E, not P40 Lite, and Huawei didn't update it further than EMUI 10 but simply patched it so it no longer can use Googlefier, and i didn't downgrade the device to EMUI 9 (yet).
Anyway, I found some time ago on YouTube an older version of Huawei HiSuite still letting me use the downgrade/rollback option, as long as it is not updated.
Backup everything first, if you want to try, maybe that option is applicable for you also.
Let me know about it if you do it.
I'll attach the file here (unzip it once downloaded), because I can't remember the video, I found it some months ago and downloaded the file right away.
I'll edit or delete the post in case some moderator tells me it's not allowed.
jacomail95 said:
The Huawei phone I worked with is a P40 Lite E, not P40 Lite, and Huawei didn't update it further than EMUI 10 but simply patched it so it no longer can use Googlefier, and i didn't downgrade the device to EMUI 9 (yet).
Anyway, I found some time ago on YouTube an older version of Huawei HiSuite still letting me use the downgrade/rollback option, as long as it is not updated.
Backup everything first, if you want to try, maybe that option is applicable for you also.
Let me know about it if you do it.
I'll attach the file here (unzip it once downloaded), because I can't remember the video, I found it some months ago and downloaded the file right away.
I'll edit or delete the post in case some moderator tells me it's not allowed.
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Thank you so much for the quick response
I downloaded the exe and will try it after backing up everything
I will definitely keep you updated if that works for me.
jacomail95 said:
Hello friends, here is something I found to solve the lack of Google Play Services in modern Huawei devices. Credits go to the developer, not me, and to the original MicroG developers, I just want to share this solution to help people having the same issue.
MicroG is an open source software replacement for Google Play Services, and it requires root, Magisk, Xposed or in-built signature spoofing patch to work, but not this time.
I used this method as soon as I found it, since both of my parents got a Huawei P40 Lite E, and I couldn't use Googlefier because of the updated firmware.
No need of virtualized environments like GSpace, Gbox and other similar methods, now you can simply login into your Google Account without the need of installing other packages.
This solution is based on the YouTube Vanced-dedicated derivative of MicroG, called Vanced MicroG indeed, and it requires no root and no other packages to work.
Simply install this app, called GMSCoreHuawei (don't use the "unpatched" version, but the HUAWEI one), then Play Store apk from official sources like ApkMirror:
GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices - GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
github.com
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Login in MicroG using the Huawei button, give the necessary MicroG permissions for notifications and you're done
I didn't test on other devices, but I think also other De-Googlefied ones or users with problems in installing MicroG using other methods can manage to use this solution.
I tested Play Store downloads and Google Maps and some apps like Gboard or Opera browser requiring GMS to work fine, and I got no problems so far.
Maybe the developer of this version of MicroG will see this thread and further update this app to match official MicroG progress.
Thanks to him again for the amazing job, which will save much time and efforts to many users wanting to enable the Google ecosystem on their devices.
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Hello,
I'm using my huawei matepad 11, I installed the microG as u told and signed the Google acc but when I tried to open the playstore it kicked me out just 0,000001 milliseconds
Please helpp
crcblz said:
Hello,
I'm using my huawei matepad 11, I installed the microG as u told and signed the Google acc but when I tried to open the playstore it kicked me out just 0,000001 milliseconds
Please helpp
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Hi, I cannot be of much help in this case since I do not have a device shipping with Harmony OS, but I think this video can be somewhat useful, let me know if you're successful in case you decide to try this method:
@crcblz you can also try this, if you want, I'm pretty sure there's Private Space option also in Harmony OS (I would have used this guide, but the Lite E device doesn't support Private Space at all).
[GUIDE] Add google account if you accidentally deleted it - EMUI 12.0.0.276
Hello, I just found out how to add google account if you accidentally delete it, you can also delete the updated google play services to install version 21.24.57. You can also uninstall google services framework and install on old version...
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cafemandala said:
Thank you so much for the quick response
I downloaded the exe and will try it after backing up everything
I will definitely keep you updated if that works for me.
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Just updating you, I found the time to make the final step and used HiSuite to make a backup of apps and files in my dad's P40 Lite E, and downgrade its firmware to EMUI 9. After that I installed the first OTA update of the phone to upgrade to an EMUI 10 version before the one Huawei applied the patch to, so I could use Googlefier without any issue.
The HiSuite version I posted here didn't let me install the downgraded firmware, so I let it update automatically to the official HiSuite 11.0.0.650_OVE version first and that worked just fine for the rollback (strangely enough, after that it didn't ask me to update to the latest V13.0.0.310 on the official HiSuite website, but it is better this way).
This short video also helped me in forcing Googlefier to work in the earliest steps.
Also make sure you follow Googlefier instructions exactly step by step, every detail of them is to be executed to the letter, every time you restart the device you have to open LZPlay first, without pressing any button of that app, and then you get back to Googlefier using the home button, so it can track the steps you do in installing GMS.
Edit:
After a few days I kept receiving Play Protect notification, so I tried using this official Google website to register my device, to no avail.
"https://www.google.com/android/uncertified/"
After registering the device I cleared Google Play Store, Google Play Services and Google Services Framework data, and in Notifications section of Google Play Services appeared a new setting, called Play Protect. I disabled it and I got no more annoying notifications about uncertified device.
Unfortunately, after some more days, every Google app I tried to use suddendly reported the "Device is not Play Protect Certified" screen, preventing me from using all of them.
So, sick of this situation, I completely uninstalled GMS except Google Account Manager (which contains the Google account I need on the phone) and I came back to MicroG, but at least the official version, since the account it's already on the device, and it's more updated than Huawei modded versions (their only advantage is that they add the ability to login successfully on Google on their own on Huawei devices).
And since I still don't know how to apply the signature spoofing patch on a completely stock, locked and unrooted device like Huawei is forced to be, and I don't trust the tons of modified Google Play Services apks on the web, I had to use PWAs for a couple of apps my parents needed, since they didn't recognize MicroG as the official GMS.
Play Store and Maps still work, but I had to replace Gmail and Google Calendar with open source alternatives, there are good replacements both on Play Store and on F-Droid (K-9 Mail, for example, has a pretty simple UI very similar to the Gmail one, and supports Google Accounts).
So, in the end I partially won the battle (and I got to the same point I was when I wrote OP) but not completely, since some apps force you to have official GMS or MicroG with signature spoofing patch enabled in order to be used, so alternatives or PWAs are needed.
jacomail95 said:
Hello friends, here is something I found to solve the lack of Google Play Services in modern Huawei devices. Credits go to the developer, not me, and to the original MicroG developers, I just want to share this solution to help people having the same issue.
MicroG is an open source software replacement for Google Play Services, and it requires root, Magisk, Xposed or in-built signature spoofing patch to work, but not this time.
I used this method as soon as I found it, since both of my parents got a Huawei P40 Lite E, and I couldn't use Googlefier because of the updated firmware.
No need of virtualized environments like GSpace, Gbox and other similar methods, now you can simply login into your Google Account without the need of installing other packages.
This solution is based on the YouTube Vanced-dedicated derivative of MicroG, called Vanced MicroG indeed, and it requires no root and no other packages to work.
Simply install this app, called GMSCoreHuawei (don't use the "unpatched" version, but the HUAWEI one), then Play Store apk from official sources like ApkMirror:
GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices - GitHub - jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei: Attempt to support Free implementation of Play Services for HUAWEI devices
github.com
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror
Download Google Play Store APKs for Android - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
Login in MicroG using the Huawei button, give the necessary MicroG permissions for notifications and you're done
I didn't test on other devices, but I think also other De-Googlefied ones or users with problems in installing MicroG using other methods can manage to use this solution.
I tested Play Store downloads and Google Maps and some apps like Gboard or Opera browser requiring GMS to work fine, and I got no problems so far.
Maybe the developer of this version of MicroG will see this thread and further update this app to match official MicroG progress.
Thanks to him again for the amazing job, which will save much time and efforts to many users wanting to enable the Google ecosystem on their devices.
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Any updates on this? I would love an app that worked just for vasic stuff like gmaps or gmail
tiagomachado02 said:
Any updates on this? I would love an app that worked just for vasic stuff like gmaps or gmail
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The MicroG I linked in OP works for Maps and Gmail, I can confirm, at least for EMUI 10. I don't have a Harmony OS device so I can't test on that.
does not install the microg Huawei on my mate20
Hey, I just passed through this thread.
I'm not a programmer, nor do I own a Huawei phone, but I can give some ideas to someone smarter than me.
Maybe one could do something similar to ReVanced. You see, ReVanced has it's own manager, to which you "upload" a sideloaded app, f.e. YouTube, and you can add patches to it. One of them is the addition of microG support. After you patch the app, a forked version of the app will install with different code name (original has com.google. ..., forked has app.revanced. ...). So, maybe someone smarter than me could do something like this, some sort of a manager which makes forked versions of G-apps with microG support. Of course, this wouldn't work with services which cannot properly function without GMS, like the Play Store, but for most G-apps, something like this could work, but that's just me spewing some ideas into the void...
jacomail95 said:
Hi, my experience is on EMUI 10 and I used this apk:
https://github.com/jcchikikomori/GmsCoreHuawei/releases/download/v0.2.22.212658-HUAWEI/play-services-core-withMapbox-withNearby-release.apk
I logged in using the HUAWEI button, gave ALL the required permissions in MicroG settings and then Play Store apk downloaded from Apkmirror worked without issues, and so Maps and other Google apps.
There are some 3rd party apps still not recognizing it as a replacement of GMS, but I can manage that.
If the apk or other versions don't work for you, you can still try an older MicroG variant built from EloyGomez, here the source code:
GitHub - EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI: Free implementation of Play Services
Free implementation of Play Services. Contribute to EloYGomeZ/android_packages_apps_GmsCore-HUAWEI development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
Here the apk found on another XDA thread
31.13 MB file on MEGA
mega.nz
I also used that once, it works in the same way and successfully, I remember having discovered it casually in a YouTube video and also I've seen it in Android Hilfe forum (translate button necessary).
Alternatively, you can try this method using regular MicroG, but I don't know if it's still working and it's not tested by me:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Huawei/comments/i5fhkf
Let me know how it goes.
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Hey, i used the dirst link and playstore worked, but everything else said no account was on the phone. The mega linked didn't work... Where can i guet other versions of that app?