Google services are not available by default on HUAWEI smartphones and other company devices. On new devices there is neither the banal Chrome browser, nor Google maps or mail, nor the Google Play Market, the platform from which all users of “Androids” and similar operating systems are already accustomed to downloading and installing games and applications. The reason for this phenomenon was the refusal of the company itself to cooperate with the largest Chinese equipment manufacturers due to disagreements. As a result of this decision, all devices manufactured after 2019 are released without pre-installed Google services.
Users who are accustomed to convenient and popular applications are probably wondering whether it is possible to return Google services to their devices. In this guide, we will tell you how to download and install the Play Market on Huawei, and also analyze in detail all the available methods for this.
How Huawei smartphones work without Google services
Due to disagreements between the United States and China, as well as the ongoing trade and technology race, HUAWEI was included in a special Entity List (a list of individuals and organizations that are contrary to the interests and security of the country) of America, receiving strict restrictions on the receipt and use of their technologies. In addition to many other American developments and inventions, all services of Google, founded and located in the United States, were also banned.
Since the official release of the decree in May 2019, all HUAWEI products released without built-in Google Mobile Services (GMS). Instead, devices are pre-installed with Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), alternative versions of the usual basic applications, created on the basis of Chinese software within the Huawei ID ecosystem. Thus, device users have access to the branded AppGallery store, the Petal Search browser and search engine, a cloud service for storing photos and documents, and other replacements for already familiar programs.
Despite the fact that the proposed applications perform the same function as the missing ones, many users hardly found such a replacement convenient. Not wanting to lose their existing Google accounts and all the data that has been accumulated on them for years, buyers of Huawei products are looking for ways to circumvent the ban on using the American company’s applications on their devices. Next, we will consider in detail all the options with which you can download and install Google Play and services on Huawei.
How to install Play Store on Huawei using apk files
Downloading and installing Google Play Market on Huawei devices, despite the ban on the use of services by the company itself, is quite possible in many fairly simple ways. One of them - download and install the apk file yourself Google Play Market from a trusted source.
Preparing to install Google Play on Huawei
Before starting installation, we recommend preparing your device for the upcoming procedure. To do this you will need:
- Allow installation of applications and apk files from external sources. By default, all sources except the official AppGallery store are considered unknown on HUAWEI devices. To change this item, log in "Settings", and then to the tab "Security". In the menu that opens, find the item "Installing applications from external sources". Next, find the browser you plan to use to download the installer file and give it permission to install applications.
- Remove already installed services from the device if you previously tried to restore them yourself. To do this, go to "Settings", and from there to "Applications and Services". The first point you will find "Applications", where all the programs available on the device are listed. All services related to Google will have to be deleted to avoid errors and conflicts in the future.
- Switch to developer mode via "Settings". At the end or beginning of the menu (depending on the device), find the tab “About phone\About tablet PC”. Click on the item several times "build number" or "Software version" and wait for the notification to appear "You are a developer".
Registering a Huawei ID account
A Huawei ID account is a necessary condition for the correct operation of the entire device, as well as the applications installed on it. Usually its creation or entry into an existing one occurs when the device is first launched after purchase. However, this point is not mandatory and can be omitted.
If for some reason your device still does not have a Huawei ID account, create one by following these steps:
- Log in "Settings". At the top of the menu that opens or in the tab "Accounts" look for the item “Login to your HUAWEI account”.
- At the bottom of the window, select an option "Registration".
- Complete the process by agreeing to the terms of use of the ecosystem and entering all the necessary data: valid email, date of birth and others.
- Create a strong 8-digit password consisting of numbers and Latin symbols. It will be used in the future to confirm actions or log in to your account again.
- Complete registration by entering the confirmation code sent to the specified email.
After completing these steps, all services of the HUAWEI ecosystem and further actions with them will be available without restrictions.
Enable installation of applications from unknown sources
To protect against viruses and other threats, any device is pre-installed with a special setting that prohibits or restricts the opening and installation of applications downloaded from unknown sources. The only “known” for the device is the official AppGallery store.
If the necessary programs are not available on the site, such as the Google services in question, they will have to be downloaded externally, that is, through an existing browser. To install them smoothly, you will need to do the following:
- Log in "Settings" and find the item in the list "Security".
- Then, depending on the device type and OS newness, go to:
- to the point "Trusted Applications";
- or to the section "Installing applications from external sources".
- In the list that opens, select the browser through which you plan to further install the apk file, and give it permission to install applications from unknown sources.
Now you can start searching and downloading the files necessary for Google services to work.
How to download and install Play Store files
Just installing Google Play on your Huawei device is not enough. In addition to the program itself, a base is needed for its operation in the form of special Google Services Framework (GSF) services, which are responsible for the functioning of Google applications. Next, let's look at how to download and install Google applications on Huawei.
Download and install Google Services Framework (GSF)
Like the application store itself, the necessary services for its operation can be found in the public domain on the Internet. To download and install the Google Services Framework (GSF), follow these steps:
- In the browser that was given permission to install files from unknown sources, enter the desired query in the search, for example, "Google Services Framework apk download".
- From the suggested options, select one of the most reliable sources and start downloading the installer file. If the browser asks you to additionally confirm the download, give it permission in the pop-up window.
- Through the browser menu (icon in the form of three horizontal stripes), go to the folder "Downloads" and open the downloaded file.
- Confirm the installation of the application and wait for the process to complete.
After this, you can start searching and downloading the Google Play Store itself.
Download and install Google Play Store
As with services, the Play Store installer application can be found on the Internet by making the correct request in the browser. To download Play Store on Huawei, follow these steps:
- In the same browser where you downloaded the Google Services Framework, enter in the search engine "Google Play Store apk download" and wait for the options to appear.
- To download, it is better to select the same source where you previously downloaded the services. This will help reduce the risk of errors or file conflicts. Once you go to the desired site, find the download button and start downloading.
- Wait for the process to complete and go to “Downloads” again to open the file and begin the installation.
- Open the downloaded application and run the installation.
How to set up Play Market
After installing the necessary applications, you will not be able to use them immediately. Before you start working with the Play Market, you will first need to create or log in to a Google account, as was previously the case with Huawei ID. Open the installed Google Play Store and enter the store application. In the upper right corner of the window, click on the round account icon. Further, depending on the availability of a valid account, the action plan will be as follows:
- Sign up and create a new Google account by entering the required personal information, choosing an email name you like, and creating a strong password. Once registration is complete, log in to your newly created account.
- Or enter information from an existing account to activate it on your device.
Upon completion of registration or authorization, the Google Play store will be available. Then you can use it without restrictions.
How to install Google services on Huawei via GBox
If you don’t want to download and install files from the Internet, there are several other options for gaining access to Google services. One of them - GBox application, officially available for download from the AppGallery and is a small software store with a limited selection. To install GBox on your device, you just need to go to the AppGallery, enter the name in the search bar and start downloading the application that appears in the first lines of the search results.
After the download is complete, go to the desktop of your device and open the appeared GBox icon. Having agreed to the terms of use, you will find yourself in a menu where all programs available for download are presented - Google services, some social networks and other applications. Be prepared that after installing and opening the necessary services, you will have to log into your existing Google account or create a new one by registering.
After downloading the necessary programs, you will not have to launch GBox again - the application will launch independently in parallel with the services and support their operation. For the same reason, there is no need to uninstall GBox after installation.
How to download Google services on Huawei using GSpace
GSpace is another way to access remote services provided by AppGallery. Its functionality is very similar to GBox, as it is a small application store that offers only missing programs.
You can download GSpace directly from AppGallery by entering the name in the store's search engine and downloading one of the first options on the page. Launch the installed program from the desktop to go to the assortment after accepting the terms of use and granting permission to install applications.
Inside, unlike GBox, you can find not only missing services and social networks that can be downloaded to the device, but also Google Play itself with all available functionality. You won’t be able to install it on your device separately; access is only available through the GSpace service.
Is it safe to install Google on Huawei?
Installing Google and Play Market services on Huawei devices is absolutely safe only if downloading occurs from verified and reliable sources. Before you start downloading, make sure that the site you are on has good reviews among users and does not distribute malicious code through the applications it offers.
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