Will my Huawei phone that I just bought work normally as other Android phones would? Will I be able to update Google Apps on my Huawei phone now? Will my Huawei phone receive Google security patches or will it support upcoming Android Q?
Huawei has been launching great phones in almost every budget segment, be it the recently launched flagship P30 series or the budget-friendly Y7 series, they are the perfect bang for the buck. The company has been embroiled in controversy for a long time for several reasons but didn’t fail to impress, becoming the second largest smartphone maker in the world behind Samsung and above Apple just recently.
But this time, the tension doesn’t seem to stop for the Chinese tech giant. As a result of the trade war between China and the USA, Huawei became a sad victim losing the ability to make business or trade with US-based companies. The news became widespread after US President Trump’s announcement to ban the company and this is inevitably the matter of big fear to the users who have been using Huawei’s devices.
The penetration of Huawei smartphones in Nepal seems to be increasing for a few years. People seem to openly cherish what the company offers in different budget range devices. Huawei Photo Walk, Huawei Fan Club are some of the common names that you hear in Nepal or you might yourself be involved in them.
But what about fear? What are the answers to the questions in the first paragraph? We’re here to clear all your queries and confusions regarding Huawei smartphones. Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions.
Q. 1) What is the impact of Reuters’ “About Google’s termination of cooperation with Huawei”?
Ans: Existing users including those have bought Huawei products still in the market are not affected.
Q. 2) What is the impact on Huawei as a result of US Department of Commerce listing Huawei in the “entity list”?
Ans: Huawei says, it will continue providing its customers with its product service and experience. While you have to wait for additional information via the company’s official announcements.
Q. 3) Will existing products or product being sold be affected if Google terminates its cooperation with Huawei?
#a. Will the product function be affected?
Ans: Existing users including those have brought products still in the market will not be affected.
#b. Can users continue to use Google services like Google Maps, Gmail, and other applications?
Ans: Based on the model you are using, you will not be affected.
#c. Can the applications downloaded via Google Store, still be upgraded?
Ans: Yes, if you have already been using the phone.
#d. Can non-Google apps still be upgraded?
Ans.: Yes.
#e. Can the security patch be upgraded?
Ans.: Yes (see Google statement for details).
#f. If you reset your phone, will it affect the function and use?
Ans: No.
#g. Does it support the upgrade of Google’s next-generation Q version?
Ans: You will have to wait until Huawei makes an announcement regarding this.
#h. If I can’t upgrade the version, can the product be returned?
Ans: You will have to wait until Huawei releases further notice regarding this.
#i. Where can I obtain the latest progress update?
Ans: You may subscribe to Huawei official website, Facebook and Twitter official account to obtain the latest progress.
#j. How about product usage safety and personal information security with regards to the concerns raised by the United States?
Ans: As per Huawei, the use of current products will not be affected. Its products comply with stringent personal data protection laws, GDPR and local laws and regulatory requirements to provide safe and reliable products and services to users globally.
#k. How will this affect my mobile devices and tablets?
Ans: Existing users including those have bought products, still in the market will not be affected.
#l. Will my phone be stuck on the current version and cannot be upgraded?
Ans: The upgrade function is unaffected. Wait for further upgrade announcement from the company.
#m. Is Online Banking still safe via the Huawei device? Is protection still working?
Ans: As per Huawei, the existing users including those have bought products, still in the market will not be affected.
#n. Will google account be affected after logging out?
Ans: Existing users including those have bought products, still in the market will not be affected.
#o. Will EMUI update be affected?
Ans: No.
Q. 4) If Google terminates its cooperation with Huawei, whether the new product is affected:
#a. Will Huawei still release new products?
Ans: The continuous usage, security upgrade, and after-sales service for all Huawei and Honor mobile phones and tablets that are already in the market will not be affected.
#b. Will Huawei still use the Android operating system? Will Huawei use another operating system? Is Huawei developing its own operating system?
Ans: Huawei states that it will continue using Android.
#c. Will Huawei still release xx model?
Ans: You may subscribe to Huawei official website, Facebook and Twitter official account to obtain the latest progress.
Q. 5) Will the service provision be affected?
#a. Will Huawei product warranty cycle be affected?
Ans: It will continue to provide services. Huawei’s service rights and after-sales assurance are not affected.
#b. Will Huawei product service quality be affected?
Ans: It will continue to provide services. The company states that its service rights and after-sales assurance are not affected.
#c. Request to refund due to concerns about subsequent system upgrade and software maintenance (non-product fault)?
Ans: Huawei assures that the system usage and upgrade functions of the existing products are not affected. You may subscribe to Huawei official website, Facebook and Twitter official account to obtain the latest progress.
