Skynamo’s field sales app, and other apps available in the Google Play Store, can’t be downloaded on new Huawei devices because of current trade restrictions. This is why you should not try to hack the Play Store onto your Huawei device.
What’s up with Huawei (wha-way)?
Android & Play Legal Director, Tristan Ostrowski, explains why software like the Skynamo field sales app is not available on new Huawei devices – here is an extract from his statement:
“On May 16, 2019, the US government placed Huawei on its Entity List. This government action prohibits all US companies, including Google, from collaborating with Huawei. This means that Google is prohibited from working with Huawei on new device models or providing Google’s apps including Gmail, Maps, YouTube, the Play Store and others for preload or download on these devices.”
“US law currently allows Google to only work with Huawei on device models available to the public on or before May 16, 2019.”
“Due to government restrictions, Google’s apps and services are not available for preload or sideload on new Huawei devices… (read more)”
“To protect user data privacy, security, and safeguard the overall experience, the Google Play Store, Google Play Protect, and Google’s core apps (including Gmail, YouTube, Maps, and others) are only available on Play Protect certified devices… (read more)”
“Because of the government restrictions described above, new Huawei device models made available to the public after May 16, 2019 have not been able to go through this security process nor will they have Play Protect preloaded. As a result, they are considered ‘uncertified,’ and will not be able to utilize Google’s apps and services.”
“To check if your device is certified, open the Google Play Store app on your Android phone, tap ‘Menu’ and look for ‘Settings.’ You will see if your device is certified under ‘Play Protect certification.’ You can learn more on android.com/certified.”
You can read Ostrowski’s full statement here.
Should I try to hack Google Playstore onto my new Huawei device?
No. Firstly, by doing something like this you void the warranty on your device, which is usually a two-year warranty on new Huawei devices. Secondly, you face a definite risk of ‘bricking’ your device, which means the existing software could become so corrupted that your device can no longer start up.
Furthermore, apps like our field sales app that rely on Google services (e.g., location tracking) to function optimally, will not run properly on new Huawei devices. Sideloaded Google apps won’t work reliably because we block these services from running on uncertified devices where security may be compromised. Sideloading Google’s apps also carries a high risk of installing altered or tampered apps that can compromise user security,” explains Tristan Ostrowski, Android & Play Legal Director.
How can I successfully download Google Play Store apps onto my new Huawei device?
As a software service provider to users with Android and iOS devices, we suggest potential users of our field sales app should consider not buying Huawei devices at this time. No one can guarantee when the US and Chinese governments will resolve their tensions or lift the resulting restrictions on the tech companies involved.
Skynamo is exploring the possibility of making our mobile sales app available in the Huawei store. Although this may only happen in the future.
Note: we also don’t support devices running on Windows software. We urge users to opt for Android with Play Store install or iOS devices for the same reasons, instead.
You can contact our Skynamo Support Team if you have any further queries regarding this or related matters here.
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