Weekly poll results: people love the Huawei Mate 30 duo, but aren't keen to buy without Google

29 September 2019
That said, many in the comments are optimistic that side-loading Google Play Services will be an easy solution to the problem.

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  • 29 Sep 2019

I can't believe all this crap about Google. Google, Google, Google.

I get it - Google is the new Mickeysoft/Microshaft. It's our new god.

I don't want Google on my phone. I'm going to buy a Huawei Mate X Pro as soon as it's available in the U.S. It's my way of giving Google, Microsoft, Apple and their general manager, Donald Trump, the middle finger.

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    • 29 Sep 2019

    Not having a persistent Google search bar is a boon

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      • Waseem
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      • 29 Sep 2019

      Sure will NOT buy without Google on it.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 29 Sep 2019

        You do not need to root android to install Google play store. Look instructions how to do that for Amazon tablet.

          I can't answer this in true sense as I am not the one who can spend 1500$ for a phone. Maybe the ones who do really care about having out-of-box google apps.

          For me, phone's hardware is lot more important. One can always tweak with software. Even with no solution for google apps, I will be more than happy to use any external alternatives for such a powerful camera.

            Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019LOL still people buy huawei phones and fall on their trap. ... morelol Huawei being banned from US govt from using Google apps are nothing to do with Chinese govt banning Google services. Karma? Let's not talk about that kind of stuff on a mobile tech website, yeah? Because it makes your argument sound even more stupid than already is.

              lol, 29 Sep 2019then wait till Trump gets ousted and US starts repairing it... moreBecause they release their phones every year as it is? They're not anxious

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                • Wojtek
                • Krh
                • 29 Sep 2019

                do a poll on whether people want or not Google crap preinstalled - that would be interesting (with conditions that this wouldn't prevent banking apps from working for example)

                I'd argue that majority of people don't care THAT much about Google apps, but they do care about being able to use apps without problems

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                  • 29 Sep 2019

                  GrandMaster, 29 Sep 2019Installing gaaps is easy. No need to unlock bootloader and ... moreSome gapps can't open without Google service ,I had install custom ROM before but didn't flash gapps package end up I cannot use all gapps even install apk on it

                    i actually like the green color.

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                      • 29 Sep 2019

                      Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019LOL still people buy huawei phones and fall on their trap. ... morethen wait till Trump gets ousted and US starts repairing its international relations with other countries.
                      By then Google services will flood out like nothing ever happened.

                      Otherwise why do u think Apple so anxious to release their phones now instead of next year?

                        WazzaG, 29 Sep 2019I don't want to root any device as I use a VPN when I conne... moreRooting and especially unofficial GMS is not without RISK and the question remains as to whether millions of potential Mate 30 buyers are genuinely up for using obscure Chinese software rather than opting for an alternative device from any legit and way less hassle Android manufacture as Xiaomi, OnePlus, Vivo, etc.

                          Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019LOL still people buy huawei phones and fall on their trap. ... moreInstalling gaaps is easy. No need to unlock bootloader and no need for custom recovery. It literally just takes some mins.

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                            • 29 Sep 2019

                            Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019LOL still people buy huawei phones and fall on their trap. ... moreInstalling google play service is easy, so easy in fact that its just like installing a regular app., why are you scaring people when they do it all the time.

                              Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019You don't even understand what rooting does. Infact you're... moreI don't want to root any device as I use a VPN when I connect to Internet Banking or PayPal.

                              If I understand the principle of it, it also invalidates any warranty that comes with the phone.

                                Anonymous, 29 Sep 2019Dude you don't get Google services out of the box. You ca... moreThank you. But what I'm most concerned about is getting the stuff from a genuine and bonafide source and no one seems to be able to give me or anyone else a site which we can trust.

                                  WazzaG, 29 Sep 2019Can you recommend some of the 3rd party suppliers please?Xda is your source. Every single rooted device, isn't using the pre-installed apps. So everything there isn't original. And using other apk, is just as safe as the ones you fear. It's ok to think just a little bit, even on a Sunday.

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 29 Sep 2019

                                    Zendroid, 29 Sep 2019You do know that millions are rooting their devices, right?... moreFirst of all I don't think millions are rooting the phone . Maybe 10 thousands - 100 thousands something.

                                    2nd there are billions user not rooting their phone .

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 29 Sep 2019

                                      WazzaG, 29 Sep 2019Maybe it's just me being over cautious, especially as I use... moreYou don't even understand what rooting does.
                                      Infact you're phone more vulnerable without rooting since there is no proper firewall.

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 29 Sep 2019

                                        WazzaG, 29 Sep 2019I agree with the opinion poll, in that I love specification... moreDude you don't get Google services out of the box.
                                        You can install it manually.