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[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abujapet:
i m wondering too, any1 currently using the m6 turbo can test it out?

after they have closed the backdoor for installing google service on m30, i suppose there will be other way....?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
I can't imagine the M6 Turbo is any different than the non-Turbo versions regarding Google Play working (or not working). So far, it seems the workaround is still valid. Hope that it stays that way, since I should be receiving my M6 8.4 next week!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] beverlykho:
It seems, Micro-G can be used to install GP on the M6. Kudos to Denyfate for pointing out the website:- https://club.huawei.com/thread-20848677-1-1.html

I haven't got the time to dive into the thread, but you guys can go ahead and report back here.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
The method with recovery from backup of Gapps and system settings of Huawei Mate 30 Pro works for Huawei M6.

Was the thread - [New Method] Confirmed Working! New way to i… https://xdaforums.com/mate-30-pro/how-to/method-confirmed-to-install-google-t3979091 - but deleted.

Information can be found here.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
did you try that yourself? Thanks for the info.

I have 10.8 wifi version. This mediapad is such a beauty if playstore is installed.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
I was able to use lzplay.net prior to its death. But sufferers from forum 4PDA used precisely way to recovery from backup of Mate30, from Chinese archive. The main points: install from the archive Gapps and restore the program lzplay to register programs in the system.

I don't think that it matters version of tablet - wi-fi or lte.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Thank you for sparing time to reply.

I will have access to laptop and the downloaded files day after tomorrow. Can you please tell / elaborate the step by step process of how to get play store working. I shall be utterly grateful.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Here (factory reset is unnecessary) and here.

It's possible that if tell here in more detail -> again Deleted due to copyright issue from the author...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Thanks a lot for guiding. I'll try in two days. Juat in case someone needs the required files and mate 30 pro back up can be found here:

https://m.gearbest.com/blog/downloa...-package-download-for-huawei-mate-30-pro-8636

and here:

https://m.gearbest.com/blog/download/google-apk-gms-download-for-huawei-mate-30-pro-8638
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Thank you so much sir. My mediapad is alive again. successful installation of Play Store done.

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Does anyone know how to change launcher in m6?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
https://xdaforums.com/mate-20-pro/themes/how-to-enable-android-oreo-style-t3864229

but it's better to use disabling the stock launcher:

pm disable-user --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher

if necessary, easily returns back:

pm enable --user 0 com.huawei.android.launcher
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Thanks but does this adb hack work on Chinese emui 9.1.1?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
It doesn't matter. I used commands in the ADB interface to delete or freeze all unnecessary (garbage) applications.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] cook:
That's very nice. Google working + Alternative launcher working... will buy M6 Turbo for black Friday... no root unfortunately but I will survive without... Thanks for all these interesting informations
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
No sir, other launchers don't work at the moment. Tried ADB hack... It doesn't work.

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adb hack works but not for disabling Huawei Launcher.

All. other apps can be disabled yes but not the launcher. Also any other laucnhers installed don't show in default apps>Laucnher section.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Yes, in fact, disabling the stock launcher via the ADB interface doesn't work... :eek: Huawei again changed something, previously this method worked, including EMUI 9. But in this case, the removal/freezing of other system applications is performed successfully.

There was one more way to set the desired launcher: in addition install launcher that asks what will be the default is set, the desired one select. But it doesn't work either.

But I found a way to install Gapps without using a PC and HiSuite program.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Anyone using a screen protector on their m6?

Just got my m6 8.4 yesterday, and while its an awesome tablet, the screen is a major fingerprint magnet! There's a ridiculous amount of different screen protectors listed on aliexpress, just seeing if anyone has first hand experience. Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Yes, I use. Although the seller put as a bonus protective glass, I pasted Nillkin - good oleophobic coating. Sensitivity of touchscreen hasn't changed significantly. Fully screen doesn't cover, there are small gaps (~2mm), but it's not so noticeable.

I bought here, now the product is no longer available, but still the glass was for the 10-inch model.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] cook:
OK thanks to all for everything. I will definitely not buy Huawei. In my personal blacklist until they change their stupid locked bootloader policy. Pity is it's the only good 8" tablet available on market.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] m00nlighter:
How about Xiaomi's Mi Pad 4?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
It'll be stuck with oreo miui 10,,,, but unlocked bootloader and less price should keep you interested.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Xj-286:
Thank you for mentioning this solution.

I've been finally able fo get the Google Play Store into my M6.

However, I had to change 3 files in the Google Apps folder (services, framework and contact sync) since the ones provided in the downloadable packages could not be parsed.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
A set of Gapps can be any, depending on personal preference. Can be at all establish their from programs Aptoide (https://aptoide.com/en/home) or take advantage of program for Xiaomi - google installer 2.0 (https://google-installer.en.uptodown.com/android - but installs old version gapps). The main and the main moment - recovery of the working copy of the lzplay program for registration of gapps in the system. By the way, can do without a PC and HiSuite: restore lzplay directly on the tablet.

Copy to an external flash drive or SD card folder "Huawei" from the attached archive.

Then Settings -> System -> Backup & Restore -> External storage -> Memory card/USB storage. There will be only one backup copy (lzplay), over the password I didn't think for a long time, installed as a Chinese (specified in the hint).

Further must grant the necessary rights to the program lzplay:

Settings -> Security & privacy -> More settings -> Device administrators -> Active ON for "G...."

Settings -> Apps -> Apps -> "G...." -> Permissions -> Storage ON

My archive with Gapps publish will not - it's fairly standard.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Well, Many congratulations ?

Found any method to change the launcher?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Xj-286:
Unfortunately not. I've tried to get Nova Launcher running but, like everybody else, ran into issues. I do hope that there will be a feasible solution soon.

However, it's relatively easy to accept Huawei's stock launcher now that I'm able to run the Google Play Store. :)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Hello, I want to use Usb type c headphones with my mediapad m6, I know there's 3.5 mm headphone jack but i don't have the 3.5 mm headphones. my phine p 20 pro doesn't have the jack and supports type c audio output but my m6 10.8 does not, is there any solution to this problem.

Also can somebody confirm if this m6 10.8 supports APTX HD audio quality if I otherwise have to go wireless.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] arielmt:
There are plenty of USB C to 3.5mm converters for devices that no longer have a 3.5mm headphone jack but none (that I could find) that would do the reverse. You may just be better off getting a regular set of wired headphones for the M6.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Does mediapad m6 support APTX HD??
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] StephenMSmith:
Curious too as it's baffling to me that the M5 doesn't do Aptx HD. My M5 is rooted and even applying the missing libraries via Magisk doesn't do anything. Somehow Huawei has disabled Aptx hd altogether.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Anyone know if the M6 8.4 supports MHL? I'm looking to use a mSD card reader with my M6.

EDIT: woops, I actually meant OTG, which after a tiny bit of research, the M6 obviously supports!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
M6 has started beta registration for EMUI 10. If anyone receives it plz do update on if the play store functionality (that was made possible through Hisuite hack) remains intact.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Not worth upgrading. One major update is just too little for any modern Android device. Even if they promise two major updates, as they did on M5, they won't keep this promise. We just saw proof from such a breach of trust ...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
M6 Stock Launcher cannot add widgets?

EDIT when I cleared the storage the screen long press controls came back - in a way that it prompts me to pinch on the screen to get those controls (so it is not long press anyway-should have known-thing is it prompts only once when you press long to pinch the screen-not thereafter)

The apk version is 9.1.15.301 on the m6 (went through updates yesterday) versus 9.1.12.301 on the 20x both emui 9.1)

previous post

Hello anyone

When I long press on the screen in an empty area of the M6 stock launcher nothing happens (no home settings no widget add - unlike the stock launcher on the mate 20x which allows widgets, changes to the layout etc from the long press) Some settings of the launcher are buried in the settings itself for the device (home screen and wallpaper) but inability to add widgets is a major negative. Advice anyone? Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Xj-286:
I currently avoid all updates (even to small ones) since I am afraid of losing play store functionality.

Can anybody confirm that play store is still working after installing the updates?

Thank you in advance!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
OTA-updates don't take down Play Market. And I did several times hard reset and several times restored Gapps - nothing too terrible and difficult.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Xj-286:
Thanks for your swift reply!

EDIT: I can now confirm that I was able to update everything w/o any difficulties. Thanks again!!!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] gopu:
Thx ViAlexSt for Quick reply and tutoriel to have gapps.

I had M5 before and i can confirm that M6 is really worth an upgrade. I confirm also that after OTA update everything remains the same.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] cook:
Hello,

Still no way to use alternative launcher like Nova?

Thanks.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] emko7:
Doesn't look like it man, I'm just hoping that when it gets the Emui 10 update it will become possible
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] arielmt:
I've been watching this thread and trolling elsewhere to try to figure out if I can buy the turbo edition of the M6 and have it shipped to me in New York state. Of course, I'd like for it to have the Google Play Store (and other G-apps) pre-installed but am also confident I could do it myself if needed, as long as adequate step-by-step instructions are available. I would also prefer to have the newer version of Huawei's launcher and/or the ability to use Nova Launcher but that probably isnt a deal breaker for me. Honestly, I don't really care about Android 10 and will be satisfied with whatever version comes pre-installed.

Can anyone recommend a vendor that can ship the Turbo M6 8.4" to me with or without Google Play preinstalled? Or, alternatively tell me why I shouldn't do this? I haven't been able to find an 8" tablet that has decent specs - they all seem to be very low end.

Thanks!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
I communicated with Chinese sellers, received information from them. At the moment, they install Gapps using the recovery program lzplay. This method I have already described here. There's no difficulty and no difference in whether Gapps are installed by seller or by user himself. You can't pay attention to the presence of Gapps when buying. I refined and simplified the Chinese way by making a backup of lzplay on tablet (more details I outlined on my forum 4PDA, not sure if there's a need to duplicate here).

With the installation of an alternative launcher, the situation is much worse and hopeless: so far in any way.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] solarius:
Hi everyone,

I've been following this thread but only after getting my m6 did I try to action on the guide from the Russian forum. Alas I found that the links to the files are not working, and I really do need access to google to get use out of this tablet. Will any of you guys be kind enough to point me in the correct direction?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Links are alive, registration is required :p I duplicated the files here AFH

There are 4 archives:

GappsApks.zip - gapps installation files;

Huawei.M6.USB.lzplay.helper.zip - backup lzplay for tablet (SD-card or USB-flash drive);

Huawei.M6.HiSuite.lzplay.zip - backup lzplay for HiSuite PC;

Video-how to install Google play store.zip - video recovery lzplay using a PC and install gapps.

Backup for tablet is my production, the password is the same as for HiSuite.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] asadli573:
huawei mediapad m6 10.8 is my second tablet after nexus 9. After I sold nexus 9 about a year ago, m6 is much more bigger update for me. it's awesome, very good screen, smooth and fast, but got issues with some my programs. I think it's software problems and hope it'll be fixed.

but after m5 it will be not so big update as you think, so let it stay and wait for matepad pro. I'll do like that. :)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] hygnos:
I just installed google apps on my Huawei M6 by following this video tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiJoMnLoj7A

Using files from post #68 https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=80638825&postcount=68

and google apps files from some zip package intended for the Mate 30 Pro (there's a link in the description of the video above)

Remember to remove admin rights to the LZPLAY G...-app and uninstall it when you're done.

I just installed latest OTA-update and googles apps are still working.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] solarius:
Thanks, you're a lifesaver! My M6 isn't an expensive paperweight anymore. One questions though, I know this has been mentioned that Netflix doesn't work on the device (at least the later versions of the app doesn't). What would be the old archived version that I would need to download to have it work with the tablet?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
This modded app works.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Damn, still unable to download and play videos offline...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] nigelhealy:
M6 successor in the works

I love my M5 8.4 LTE and 10.8 LTE, but its not perfect.

Niggles:

- 10.8 battery life, it really needs to keep close to its 18W charger

- 2.4Ghz Wifi bad when using BT

- the lack of an audio jack given the above

- Android, it closes apps aggressively, a Chromebook does this better. To a degree the 6GB Turbo M6 may have helped.

- The 10.8 keyboard, when you move it alters the screen, sometimes losing typed text.

As far as I could tell the 8.4 had a reasonable upgrade in battery life, but I found the 8.4 battery life good already, the 10.8 needed a bigger battery.

I skipped the M6, too similar to M5.

I see there is an upgrade in the works. Hope it improves the 10.8 battery life and fixes the 2.4Ghz Wifi+BT weakeness.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
I just saw today that the Mediapad M6 was released in Spain, and it comes with EMUI 10. Anyone know if its possible to flash this ROM to the Chinese M6? I've only seen mention of this news on many Android news sites, but haven't found anything official on Huawei's websites... :(
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
The Chinese version of EMUI 10 10.0.0.180 is issued to beta testers on November 22. I believe that soon Chinese devices will be updated to the 10th Android. The question of changing the region of firmware is worth talking about only when it appears in the public domain. The current General Free intern. Version 10.0.0.180 C900E180R1P8 isn't final, OTA updates 182/183 will be released one of these days. Perhaps, for "chinese" prepare for release at once the corrected version.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5TARKAN:
Just got my brand new M6 from China and got the google services working, thx
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
currently only the 10+ inch screen model-with Android 10...progress. Hope the 8.4 screen model comes available.

noticed Belgium and France also have the 10.8 version w/ EMUI 10 (as does Spain)
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] mac231us:
M6 has camera flash (flashlight) that the M5 does not have
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] romeomike:
Has anyone found a method to root the Huawei M6 10.8?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abdulbasitnawaz:
Unlocking bootloader is the first thing to start with for rooting. And that's not quite possible as of now.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Rywhy:
Omg ure amazing. I have tried several other suggestions and finally tried yours. And it works!! Thanks so much!!
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] Aireth:
Those that got Netfix installed, are you able to watch shows with restricted rating like The Witcher by putting in your PIN? My PIN just gets stuck there like it's not accepted
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] MégaRV:
Merci !

Thank you very much for these links. I was able to install the Play Store on my M6. I hope that an update will not block everything ... there would be no reason, right? Thanks again for sharing the links
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Personally, I didn't lose installed Gapps during OTA-updates. Theoretically, this is possible, but not necessarily (there are some messages on the Chinese forum; what this is due to - I don't know). If this happens, it's easy to reinstall

Gapps, isn't it? :p
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] MégaRV:
Yes of course it's very easy thanks to you !

I think things will quickly change with new trade agreements between the US and China ... especially that they will need Huawei if they want 5G !!!

I would have easily done without Google services because the Huawei tablet offers all services except a ... Youtube ...

Thanks again ...
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
Yes, I'm quite easily do without Gapps. Just got used for it and more convenient. And instead of the stock YouTube, in any case I use YouTube Vanced - no ads at all :o, works with Google account.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] arielmt:
No problem at all with watching Netflix on the M6. It does not ask me for a PIN.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] jauling:
Can't download for offline playback and the resolution is garbage
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
For those who are interested in: I've been using the Chinese open beta version of EMUI10 on Android 10 for just over 2 weeks (I've version Chinese tablet with LTE). In general, the firmware is quite working, I've not noticed any bugs yet, but have not found any revolutionary innovations in comparison with EMUI9. Firmware as firmware. It's time for the Chinese to release the official version of EMUI10 (remind: closed beta testing began on November 5).
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
M6 or M5!?
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] ViAlexSt:
M6, of course. The thread is about M6 - why mention M5 here? :p
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] 5m4r7ph0n36uru:
Cause you're still in the M5 section of XDA forum... and this is a thread discussing if the M6 is a worthy upgrade compared to M5... both devices are discussed in this thread.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] abujapet:
i bought 1 matepad pro (in malaysia) pre installed googleplay, was thinking of getting the m6 turbo which was a few hundreds bucks cheaper, but at the end i went for 10 inch tablet.

expected to receive today.....lets c whether kirin 990 giv me any surprises...i dont c any new section for huawei matepad pro?

later on i will add on reviews on the tablet~
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] only1hammy:
I also have the MatePad Pro on the way. Currently delayed in a warehouse because of Chinese New Year. I'll probably have mine here in Europe in 3-4 weeks. Really looking forward to your impressions!

For me it was between the M6 and MatePad Pro; with neither being (widely) available yet in Europe, I felt the MatePad was worth getting, even though it may never get a Global ROM.

I think it'll be a few more months before the M6 is available on Euro Amazons.
[Huawei MediaPad M5  Guides, News, & Discussion] duoblade:
****ing Saved

God damn saved the tablet. I ordered this on the preference of my Mom and forgot the huawei lost out in google services. Tried accessing the old LZ play to find out it didn't work. Been forever since i've been on the forums. Thank god that the install files still work.