Install Google Apps on Mate 50 Pro

This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on installing Google Services, also known as GMS, and Google apps on Huawei Mate 50 Pro running on EMUI 13. This all started when the US government placed Huawei as a company in the “Entity List”. While the official reason was national security, common speculation is that it was more of a trade concern. Huawei was a significant competitor for Apple and Samsung in smartphone manufacturing. This decision prohibited US companies from conducting business with Huawei, which had important consequences for the Chinese tech giant.

One of the companies affected by certain restrictions was Google. As a result, Huawei devices could no longer use the Google Play Store, Play Services, and other essential Google apps like YouTube, Google Maps, etc. This impacted Huawei devices, such as the Mate 50 Pro, which do not have any Google apps or services.

Guide to Install Google Apps on Mate 50 Pro

The process may seem lengthy, but it is pretty simple. To begin, install MicroG, which will allow you to install Google Services on your Huawei device. Next, we will guide you through logging in to your Google Account on your Mate 50 Pro via MicroG. Lastly, we will install AuroraStore to install Google apps on your Mate 50 Pro.

Download and Install MicroG on Huawei Phone:

1. Open your phone’s browser and visit the MicroG website.
2. Click on the three stripes (☰) in the top-right corner, navigate to Downloads, and download Services Framework Proxy.
3. Download two more files: com. google. Android. gms-hw and com. android. vending-hw (hw for Huawei).
4. Go to the Download Manager on your Mate 50 Pro and install the downloaded files in sequence.
5. Install GMS first, followed by MicroG Companion (android vending apk), and lastly, MicroG Services Framework Proxy (android gsf apk).

Log into Your Google Account on Mate 50 Pro:

1. Open Settings, go to Apps & services, and then Apps.
2. Search for MicroG, open MicroG Services, and enable Google Device Registration, Cloud Messaging, and Google SafetyNet.
3. Perform a Self-Check in MicroG Services, enabling all listed items and granting necessary permissions.
4. Allow MicroG Services App to draw over other apps.
5. Go back to MicroG Settings, click on Account, and log in to your Google account.
6. Return to the phone’s Settings menu, go to “User and Accounts,” select “Google,” and turn on “Allow Apps to Find Accounts” in Legacy Settings.

Install AuroraStore to Download and Install Google Apps on Mate 50 Pro:

1. Visit the AuroraOSS website and download the stable AuroraStore APK.
2. Install the downloaded AuroraStore APK on your Huawei phone.
3. Open AuroraStore, select the appropriate installer (Session Installer), and customize the System Theme and Accent.
4. In AuroraStore, tap on Unverified Links, check Market Android and Play Google options, and proceed.
5. Proceed to tap on Installer Permission to authorize it. This action will navigate you to the “Install apps from external sources” settings. Activate the “Allow App Installs” option here.
6. Next, select External Storage Manager within the Permissions tab and tap on Grant. Choose the Aurora Store. On the subsequent screen, activate the “Allow Access to All Files” option.
7. Tap on Finish.

Update Google Play Services and Install Android System Webview:

1. Open AuroraStore and go to the Update tab.
2. Hold Google Play Services, and add it to the blacklist to prevent auto-updates.
3. Search for Android System Webview in AuroraStore and install it on your Huawei phone.
4. You can now install all the other Google Apps on your P60, such as Gmail, Google Photos, etc.

You can check if everything works by downloading Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome on your Huawei Mate 50. Despite the US government’s restrictions, Huawei is moving forward by developing its operating system, HarmonyOS, and introducing its AppGallery as an alternative to the Google Play Store. The future of Huawei’s relationship with Google and other US companies is uncertain and depends on geopolitical dynamics and trade negotiations between the two nations.

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