Existing Huawei’s Android devices may not receive Android Q version
Earlier, Google would stop authorizing hardware and software to Huawei. That is to say, Huawei’s subsequent Android devices will not be able to build Google services. Of course, Android itself is open source so Huawei can continue to customize it. For users outside China, Android devices without the built-in Google services can hardly be used unless the user downloads and installs the Google Store.
After the release of Reuters news, it also quickly caught the attention of the global media, and then the official Android account on Twitter also confirmed that the above message is indeed true. The Android official said that we have to ask Huawei customers if we need to comply with the relevant US government laws and regulations to make corresponding actions. We assure you that:
For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device.
— Android (@Android) May 20, 2019
In short, Huawei devices that have been released and powered by Google Play have no effect, and subsequent Huawei may not be able to pre-install such versions of Android.
In response to the above-mentioned news, Huawei officially announced that the company will continue to provide security updates for existing Huawei. These products cover equipment that is currently on the market and has been sold. In addition, Huawei also stated that it will continue to build a secure and sustainable software ecosystem to provide the best experience for all users worldwide.
The Reuters report also said that Huawei will lose access to Android system updates, the access rights here mainly refers to Google’s permissions to manufacturers. This permission was originally used to give manufacturers a preview of the new version of Android in advance, and then test and adapt their devices in advance to release the firmware. Huawei, which has lost access, can also build a new version of its own through the Android open source code. Of course, this work may be more complicated.
From the Android official and Huawei announcements, we can see that both of them said that the security update continues to be provided, but there is no mention of the new version of Android. For Huawei, the biggest trouble now is naturally the equipment that has been sold and unlisted in foreign markets. The equipment that has already been sold is mainly unable to provide a new version. Whether the unlisted equipment can continue to carry the pre-installed version of Google services depends on whether Huawei has signed an agreement with Google.
Therefore, the upcoming Huawei Honor 20 Series will continue to be pre-installed Android and Huawei equipment may not be able to continue to pre-install Google’s core services.
