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Installing GAPPs suite on Honor 9 (Chinese Version) - NO ROOT NECESSARY

Hello alL,
I come to bring you good news. I have managed to install google play store and other Google Apps on the Chinese version of the Honor 9 (WITHOUT ROOT).
For anyone wondering, here are the steps.
1 - Download this file to your Honor 9.
2 - Decompress the zip file and install "Google Installer_2.0.apk". Don't touch the other files.
3 - Run this app (the newly installed one with the chinese name) and confirm using the Green button near the bottom.
4 - Confirm all prompts for authorisation, ensuring you select "Trust app" to give it full permissions. This will install the core "Google Play Apps Suite" as a user app, meaning that you will be able to uninstall "Play store" by simply dragging it to the top. See 1st screenshot.
5 - Check if Google Play Store has been installed and is working. If android complains about "Missing GMSs", reboot and try again. If still you have problems, try downloading "GMSInstaller apk" from an internet mirror of your choice.
See attached screenshots for proof that it works!

Great guide! Thanks for sharing. This is a safer way than rebrand, but rebrand will bring you a full Europe/US EMUI. You will not see any left-over Chinese characters.

The only downside is you'll be left with some Chinese letters here and there :/
But, it's easier than rebranding

Is there a lot of Chinese left so that it becomes difficult to use the phone? Or more like a minor nuisance? I'm currently in China and positively drooling at the local retail price but I've no access to a computer for rebranding.

Hi, I tried this procedure, I managed to install all the GApps but when I try to login or add google account the phone freezes for a moment and nothing happens. Same behavior on YT, while on Gmail and Play Store it still says "GMS Installer required". I guess that with a chinese phone you need to flash it anyway or it can't reach google servers. Am I right?

battilory said:
Hello alL,
I come to bring you good news. I have managed to install google play store and other Google Apps on the Chinese version of the Honor 9 (WITHOUT ROOT).
For anyone wondering, here are the steps.
1 - Download file to your Honor 9.
2 - Decompress the zip file and install "Google Installer_2.0.apk". Don't touch the other files.
3 - Run this app (the newly installed one with the chinese name) and confirm using the Green button near the bottom.
4 - Confirm all prompts for authorisation, ensuring you select "Trust app" to give it full permissions. This will install the core "Google Play Apps Suite" as a user app, meaning that you will be able to uninstall "Play store" by simply dragging it to the top. See 1st screenshot.
5 - Check if Google Play Store has been installed and is working. If android complains about "Missing GMSs", reboot and try again. If still you have problems, try downloading "GMSInstaller apk" from an internet mirror of your choice.
See attached screenshots for proof that it works!
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Hi,
I previously installed google services successfully using GMSinstaller when I first got my Honor 9 in August.
Now it is upgraded to B201 and because it always crashes when it comes to google play, I ran GMSinstaller again which asked me to uninstall every google related apps.
I did so but now it is impossible to install google again
GMS installer will only propose me to uninstall previously installed google apps, then reboot.
I tried several "Google Installer" including this one, none of them are working.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

It seems like this B201 update patches the GMS installer

PalakMi said:
It seems like this B201 update patches the GMS installer
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I tried removing all the google stuff (framework, account manager, services, sync) then manually install each of them : still doesn't work.
Does anyone with B201 firmware succeed to install Google ?
Is it possible to downgrade without root/unlock ?
One thing I have not tried yet is reset to factory, If I do so I am wondering if a backup from HiSuite will restore everything...

padfr said:
I tried removing all the google stuff (framework, account manager, services, sync) then manually install each of them : still doesn't work.
Does anyone with B201 firmware succeed to install Google ?
Is it possible to downgrade without root/unlock ?
One thing I have not tried yet is reset to factory, If I do so I am wondering if a backup from HiSuite will restore everything...
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Tell us the results when you're done

PalakMi said:
Tell us the results when you're done
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After Factory reset, GMSinstaller worked again !
But my fear was confirmed : after restoring from HiSuite Backup, I lost some datas in my apps and also all my notes in the notes app
In the end got Google back, that's the most important !!

padfr said:
After Factory reset, GMSinstaller worked again !
But my fear was confirmed : after restoring from HiSuite Backup, I lost some datas in my apps and also all my notes in the notes app
In the end got Google back, that's the most important !!
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Well, it's better than nothing

Google Play Store/Services Issues

Hi,
Just got my OnePlus 6 yesterday and I'm already having an issue with it. As of today, I cannot download or update apps from the Play Store. They are just perpetually stuck in the "Downloading" state (screenshot below). I'm also getting the "Google Play Services won't run unless you update Google Play Services" notification from time to time. I've cleared cache and data, reset app preferences, and manually downloaded the latest Google Play Services APK, but it's still having the same problem. I've read guides that suggest uninstalling Play Services updates, then updating it again, but it isn't showing up in the device administrators list so I can deactivate it before I do that.
My phone is rooted through Magisk and has the bootloader unlocked.
Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Update: Gmail is not showing new emails. Not sure if this is related or not.

Sounds like a factory reset is in order.

strictlyphat said:
Sounds like a factory reset is in order.
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Should I do that from settings, or use wipe in TWRP?

Kpenguin.5284 said:
Should I do that from settings, or use wipe in TWRP?
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I believe u have to wipe in twrp and reflash.

Just do factory wipe in twrp. You should be fine then. If not, then follow link for better help https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6-t3796665

...and manually downloaded the latest Google Play Services APK...
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Did you download the correct version of Google Play Services since you manually downloaded it? I've seen this if you've installed the incorrect version of Google Play Services on the device.
Link to 12.8.74 (040400-204998136)
Link to 13.2.72 Beta (040400-206980955)

Uninstall or disable the google app.
That fixed it for me.
Let me know if that works.

Google Framework Services issue on Mate 30 Pro 5G and lost my GMS :(

Hi, I have Google Play Services (beta tester) at Play Store.
Recently and last days sometimes I received a message system from my Mate 30 Pro 5G that says:
Battery usage details:
Google Services Framework continuously searches for bluetooth devices in the background. Force stop to save power. (in Spanish).
And as you can see I cannot force the stop because the button is not enabled.
Should I leave Play Services Beta tester ??

luisvalino said:
Hi, I have Google Play Services (beta tester) at Play Store.
Recently and last days sometimes I received a message system from my Mate 30 Pro 5G that says:
Battery usage details:
Google Services Framework continuously searches for bluetooth devices in the background. Force stop to save power. (in Spanish).
And as you can see I cannot force the stop because the button is not enabled.
Should I leave Play Services Beta tester ??
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Do You have this version ?

viruz1225 said:
Do You have this version ?
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@viruz1225 No, I haven't.
Should I install your version?
I have this one:

viruz1225 said:
Do You have this version ?
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I have installed yours from APKMirror but issue still after reboot my phone.
Then I leave Beta Play Services program from Play Store and it looks like it works well ...

viruz1225 said:
Do You have this version ?
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Today appears again the same message ...
What happens ???

viruz1225 said:
Do You have this version ?
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And I have got the same Google Services Framewrok as you ...

I had a problem with the Google services framework on my Mate 30 Pro.
The Huawei system kept telling me that this service framework drains the battery quickly.
Wanting to see a bit what was happening, I fiddled where I shouldn't have and deleted the data from the Play Services app ... and hat the Mate 30 Pro that I had with Google services installed since December 2019 has gone to hell !!!
My fault for doing what I should NOT do.
Following your last tutorial, and after a factory reset of the phone, when you want to install in STEP-1 the 2 apk files of the Backups (previously uninstalled following your video tutorial, the Mate 30 tells me that the Backup app exists a newer version on my device, and remove it.
And of course, I can't find it, and the Backup Copy doesn't appear in the Settings menu now to continue with the rest of the tutorial.
What can happen to me ??
Thanks and sorry for this
PS: I don't know if the new EMUI 11 version that it has causes it to generate any conflict.
The issue is that with this method, if I delete the Backup app that comes with the Mate 30 Pro, and I try to install the 2 apks that you provide in step-1, the phone won't let me install them because it already tells me that I have one latest version.
And then when I go to Settings, Backup is gone ... because I have uninstalled it as you mark in the tutorial.
ADDED: The message that I get after successfully uninstalling Backup, and installing the first Backup apk is:
Install failed
Reason: You already have a newer version of this application.
I asked to Eloy Gomez at a Spanish forum becuase he teached to me last december, 2019 how to install them following his tutorial but at the moment I don't received any reply.

luisvalino said:
I had a problem with the Google services framework on my Mate 30 Pro.
The Huawei system kept telling me that this service framework drains the battery quickly.
Wanting to see a bit what was happening, I fiddled where I shouldn't have and deleted the data from the Play Services app ... and hat the Mate 30 Pro that I had with Google services installed since December 2019 has gone to hell !!!
My fault for doing what I should NOT do.
Following your last tutorial, and after a factory reset of the phone, when you want to install in STEP-1 the 2 apk files of the Backups (previously uninstalled following your video tutorial, the Mate 30 tells me that the Backup app exists a newer version on my device, and remove it.
And of course, I can't find it, and the Backup Copy doesn't appear in the Settings menu now to continue with the rest of the tutorial.
What can happen to me ??
Thanks and sorry for this
PS: I don't know if the new EMUI 11 version that it has causes it to generate any conflict.
The issue is that with this method, if I delete the Backup app that comes with the Mate 30 Pro, and I try to install the 2 apks that you provide in step-1, the phone won't let me install them because it already tells me that I have one latest version.
And then when I go to Settings, Backup is gone ... because I have uninstalled it as you mark in the tutorial.
ADDED: The message that I get after successfully uninstalling Backup, and installing the first Backup apk is:
Install failed
Reason: You already have a newer version of this application.
I asked to Eloy Gomez at a Spanish forum becuase he teached to me last december, 2019 how to install them following his tutorial but at the moment I don't received any reply.
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Have you tried googlefier apk ?

viruz1225 said:
Have you tried googlefier apk ?
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I can't use it because I have EMUI 11 and that apk doesn't work at that OS update.

luisvalino said:
I can't use it because I have EMUI 11 and that apk doesn't work at that OS update.
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Baja tu version a 10.1 usando hisuit

Hisuite cant use on EMUI 11..TQ

It worked! - This Device Isn't Play Protect Certified & Contacts Sync Error Huawei / Honor With GMS

It complately worked..! (In my second tried)
Thanks a million for that guy.

I have problem same like you.but i have mate 30 pro.can i used this methode sir

I have Mate 30 Pro too. I have using 2 days with no problem. So, you can try

it is working for the play protect notification but you lose push notification, that's what happened with me so far on China model of mate30pro.

PLEASE HELP! I cannot install the first Google Play Services app downloaded from the link after I uninstalled existing Google Play Services app. Installation of Google Play Services always failed because (it says) my device has newer version even after I uninstalled it.
Now my device does not have Google Play Services but I can't install the version downloaded from the link.

My phone suddenly gave me tge play protect cerification error and could not access playstore, youtube, google maps, chrome,... Etc.
However, i tried the googlifier method and i have everything working fine yet the google play services is not updated and thus Android auto does not work and requires me to update Google play services and when i did i got the certification error again.
Any solution?

Problem solved finally.

ahassouna said:
Problem solved finally.
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I have the same problem. How did you solve it please ?

Ok if u only have the errors like in the pictures for the play protect and cannot access the google apps like maps, youtube.. Etc.
Then check this video which was just posted today, and download the file from description in video wbich has the link.
Pls post back if it worked for you
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ahassouna said:
Pls post back if it worked for you
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It worked, thank you very much.

Had to do it today too, but I skipped all the app activities, just uninstalled the Google Play services, and installed the older one, posted in this thread.
Worked like a charm.

I can open again Google apps without error messages, but Android Auto still does not work, because the fixed installed Google play services is an older version. Any solution for Android Auto?

I have tried a few options out there, however despite un-installing the GPS when I go to install the 1st pkg it returns with a message to say I already have a 'newer' version installed.
I have rebooted the phone to see if that would clear it however nothing.

Force stop GPS & clear Data before uninstall. Afterwards, install the GPS fix from the video link. It should work.

cotiga_m said:
Force stop GPS & clear Data before uninstall. Afterwards, install the GPS fix from the video link. It should work.
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Unfortunately having un-installed GPS already I do not have the option to do the above. Tried downloading the same version via APK however that is also noting that I am using the latest version.

cotiga_m said:
I can open again Google apps without error messages, but Android Auto still does not work, because the fixed installed Google play services is an older version. Any solution for Android Auto?
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Managed to find a workaround for Android Auto. I've installed Virtual Android from Google Play, I've installed latest Google services & Android Auto on it and it works perfectly

BoSelecta said:
Unfortunately having un-installed GPS already I do not have the option to do the above. Tried downloading the same version via APK however that is also noting that I am using the latest version.
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Try manually uninstall using adb. Tutorial here: how-to-uninstall-google-play-services

cotiga_m said:
Try manually uninstall using adb. Tutorial here: how-to-uninstall-google-play-services
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Thank you shall have a look and advise.

namek09 said:
it is working for the play protect notification but you lose push notification, that's what happened with me so far on China model of mate30pro.
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Yeah this is the same problem from years. Push notifications are broken with these kind of method.

Is this method working? I can't downgrade and I feel bad about my fiancée for recommending this camera phone to her. I would like to find a way to allow you to use at least contacts and mail. Can you help me?

Registration expires soon on P40 pro

For two days, i have been receiving a notification from GMS with the following content:
"Registration will expire soon. Google applications and services will be discontinued in 6 days. Click here for more information." When pressed, the main google help page opens. I have a p 40 pro with Emui 12.0.0.228 C432E3R4P5. Since installing GMS on Emui 11, I had no problems and everything worked until now. Do you have any suggestions on what the problem is?

Eini666 said:
For two days, i have been receiving a notification from GMS with the following content:
"Registration will expire soon. Google applications and services will be discontinued in 6 days. Click here for more information." When pressed, the main google help page opens. I have a p 40 pro with Emui 12.0.0.228 C432E3R4P5. Since installing GMS on Emui 11, I had no problems and everything worked until now. Do you have any suggestions on what the problem is?
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What version of Google Play Services do you have installed on the phone? Is It a beta one?

GMS verision 22.06.15 (100400-428792003)

Eini666 said:
GMS verision 22.06.15 (100400-428792003)
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Use maximum 21.24.56

badmania98 said:
Use maximum 21.24.56
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just uninstall 22 versions and install 21? Do I need to follow any special procedure?

Eini666 said:
just uninstall 22 versions and install 21? Do I need to follow any special procedure?
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Yes, but play protect errors could appear, and you have to fix them.
Also Many apps (Google apps in particular) should be reinstalled or delete data+ force stop.

Any update on this? i have the same error on my p40

Eini666 said:
For two days, i have been receiving a notification from GMS with the following content:
"Registration will expire soon. Google applications and services will be discontinued in 6 days. Click here for more information." When pressed, the main google help page opens. I have a p 40 pro with Emui 12.0.0.228 C432E3R4P5. Since installing GMS on Emui 11, I had no problems and everything worked until now. Do you have any suggestions on what the problem is?
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Eini666 said:
just uninstall 22 versions and install 21? Do I need to follow any special procedure?
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I got that notif too.
After almost 2 years using P40 Pro with no issue. I was tempted to update with the latest google play services (GMS) after read bender_007's post which stated no issue. And the nightmare came with those expiring notif.
This what I did. I uninstalled the GMS and all google apps start popping up notifs cant work without GMS.
I reinstall the GMS with the one I used for the first time (lucky me the apk file still exist in my phone).
And then I download GMS apk
version 21.24.56 (for P40 Peo) from this link
Google Play services 21.24.56 (100400-383540743) (100400) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror
Google Play services 21.24.56 (100400-383540743) (100400) APK Download by Google LLC - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
www.apkmirror.com
After GMS 21.24.56 installed, clear cache of GMS and restart the phone.
Works charm.

Thanks! I also got the same message and follow your steps to install 21.24.56 file. I will remember not update the play service anymore too.