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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
google maps is ok without being logged-in .. for me anyway

google assistant .. .amazon alexa works ok
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Tmel14:
Are notifications working with HMS+GMS+icebox? And is it still working since the Huawei update?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
did you actually read a couple of posts? the whole purpose of icebox was to freeze GPS, then the notifications work .. then unfreeze, to update a few apps, then freeze again.

i haven't used this method .. i would rather sell the P40 Pro and buy something new .. microG is just acceptable as it is lightweight & simple .. still hopeful that huawei can fix notifications, then I can go HMS-naked.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] borgqueenx:
but microg would also be good for youtube vanced, a must have for every android user in my opinion.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] borgqueenx:
on a other note, its strange that notifications from apk's dont work well. you'd say huawei could also develop a clone from google notifications to make sure it works well.

Huawei stays a strange company.

Especially if they would allow people to unlock the p40 pro's, the sales would be sky high by now.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
i'm not sure ... but let us know if you can get can a HMS+microG install sorted with compatibility for youtube vanced and notifications.

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actually you could have simply copied & pasted ....

HUAWEI P40 SERIES UPDATE CHANGELOG:

Camera:

Adds Picture in Picture preview, when the user zooms to 15X or more the picture in picture help identify the object in viewfinder.

Enhances AI Passerby feature.

Optimize the experience of taking a picture in some scenarios, improves quality, and make colors look more realistic and natural.

Network:

Optimizes WLAN network speed in some situations.

System:

Optimize the display effect of notifications.

EMUI VERSIONS:

Huawei P40 and P40 Pro receiving the latest optimizations with EMUI version 10.1.0.126 with 0.94GB size. Upgrading from EMUI 10.1.0.123.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
When I was HMS only I got YouTube Vanced working easily, when I did the MicroG notifications fix it would not work. I'm not sure you can do the notification fox and vanced?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Portor30:
do any of them methods allows for google duo or natwest banking app to work ?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] hpsauce37:
I have used the icebox method and do not get any errors now but that's because I'm using aurora app store. However, I still do not get notifications on Gmail app and have to use outlook mail for my Gmail which does work fine.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
I sat down earlier to try the full GMS icebox method, scanned the files through virus total and I got around 10 positives across all the files. Not just pups but Trojans.

I know people will say they are modified files etc etc but I just can't bring myself to do it.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] borgqueenx:
i doubt those virus scanners really do their job welll, besides gaining money from ads.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
Both virustotal and metadefender flagged multiple positives for the com.lzplay.helper.apk and adb exe file with both scanning as trojans.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] borgqueenx:
Just realise on the pc many game cracks are also flagged as trojans and malware etc.

Most of the times, its for the simple reason they are altered official files. Not because they are actually virusses.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
I think we have discussed this before .... how can you possibly expect a virus scanner to tell you that everything is normal on your phone when you have hacked GMS/GPS onto your phone?

if you are that worried about security, why are you hacking a P40 Pro with GMS/GPS? ... suggest you remain stock.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
These are both online virus scanners, nothing is on my phone. I uploaded the files from my mac to the sites and they scan them online. I have no issue with unofficial apks and I have done so right back to when I was using android apps on Blackberry OS and also jailbreak on iPhone. I just think it is sensible to scan stuff first if you can. Does not mean these really are malware of course and the more well known engines did not flag anything but it has given me pause for thought.

https://metadefender.opswat.com/?lang=en

https://www.virustotal.com/gui/home/upload
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
yawnn .. i wouldn't even waste my time checking as you know what the answer is going to be before scanning ... I'm just surprised that the result has affected your decision when the answer was pretty obvious at the start.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] r.n2019:
I'm doing everything according to the guide I tried various files stuck on logging into a Google account goes no further can anyone help where I make a mistake?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] danyAf:
Does multi google account work? I tried to login another google account but always failed. Anyone try?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zedyo:
Of course it works, but You need to add all accounts in GMS instalation process, after its impossible to add another account

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] danyAf:
Thank you zedyo,

I have another annoying thing, why google account manager icon visible in home screen? Its safe if i uninstall/remove? I try to change icon theme, but it looks like GAM icon dont change. :D
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zedyo:
Google icon in home screen? I have p40 pro and don't have any. Every icon can be removed from home screen without uninstallation

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] djeloy:
Where is that correction? Because I've tried it with several LzPlay and they don't work.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] 66diament66:
I am asking for installation instructions for google services on p40 pro on software 10.1.0.121
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
This is interesting reading for anybody dismissing my concerns of the full GMS install and potential malware.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/201...-for-installing-google-apps-on-huawei-phones/
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zedyo:
It was clear that Huawei stands behind lzplay

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
You really bought the wrong phone. Please just sell and move on.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] arsenal74:
I don't get why people are so dismissive/defensive. It is a fair question. Having done the reading I am quite comfortable going the MicroG route but not the full GMS one.

I did actually try to sell it but eBay is full of timewasters, it sold again (second time) on Tuesday and not a peep out of the buyer again. £1 final fee promotion is not on now so I may just set it up again, go the MicroG route and start using it again. I am not going to give the thing away that's for sure!
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
i am doing the same .. i.e. HMS+microG .. and not doing HMS+GMS for a different reason .. seems like a security issue for you .. for me, i dont want the hassle of potentially unreliable hacks and too much time wasting.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Ratata82:
Have you done this

https://youtu.be/QKxiiEJFCMA
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Monnq:
Does Google Maps for instance work well with MicroG?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] neversayoceans:
What are the things I will miss GMS vs Micro G?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] borgqueenx:
Would phone clone work after setting up microg? Do those apps then register for push notifications?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
Perfect but no login.

Install Google maps on an Android phone and don't login and you can test.

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I don't think you should buy the p40 pro if you want all the google stuff... So if you need to install GMS, then I would sell the p40 pro... I would prefer a stable and easy normal Android phone.. Like the p30 pro.

microG is for notifications.

All options ..

HMS-naked (broken/delayed notifications on heaps of apps, even Huawei App Gallery apps)

HMS+microG (simple open-source app for notifications with google firebase cloud messaging)

HMS+GMS (notifications broken)

HMS+GMS+icebox (freeze google play store as required for notifications and unfreeze intermittently for updating apps)
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] oirevas:
Let me add one thing, because this is how I drive my p40 and it's not totally correct what you say.

With the icebox + adb minimal method, you have to freeze the google framework, not the play store.

The play store remains useless with this method but you can use an alternative store, being aurora store the more consistent from my point of view. And you can configure it to automatically or manually update your apps. This makes it not strictly necessary to use the play store anymore.

If you unfreeze google framework to updating your apps with the play store you have to expect the typical gms errors to comeback. This is no fatal, but you have to go to install the gms again, no reset needed but take this in mind.

I have my p40 in the way I like with this method, all my needed notifications are working so well, the phone feels and works perfect, I don't feel the need to sell it, is my choice and my money and I definitely recommend to use it this way. But I can understand all feelings, the fears and all.

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Tmel14:
Yes, I noticed that cloning apps after setting up microg was a lot more successful for me than just cloning from factory settings in that more apps transferred over. Notifications were far better too.

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I think this is the reality for me which is a real shame as the phone is stunning. I hadn't realised how many of my apps require either Google services or a log in. A workaround for a couple of commonly used apps is fine but it gets to a point where it's a compromise too many. I haven't actually tried to install GMS but just from reading the guides to install it initially, then the constant upkeep to get notifications and update apps, plus any potential new reinstall required should Huawei/Google updates nerf it... I just don't think it's a solution for someone with reasonably basic skills like me.

Sadly going to return it and will keep my eyes peeled as to whether a more fullproof solution emerges. In the meantime will either get a P30 Pro or might consider the new Xperia 1 Mark II...
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] zic1:
After instalation of Google Services will PlayStore update him self or we must stick to this version which came with installation files?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AnthonyParryUK:
One of the first things that happened after installing the Play Store from the provided files was that it updated itself, before even the GMS hack process was complete. So i don't think Play Store updates are an issue. Mine's currently at 20.3.12 and says it's up to date and that seems right. I would imagine that it's the modded Play Services that you wouldn't want to update, this doesn't seem to update of its own accord. Aurora Store suggests it should be updated, but I decided it would probably break something, so I blacklisted the update!
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] ch1wie:
For everyone working google news app?

i get error to sign to account.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AnthonyParryUK:
Hi, i'm interested in the Icebox method to bring back notifications and could probably survive on the Aurora store etc, but one thing i'd like to find out is if freezing thr framework affects any other apps? EG If i already have apps that need a google sign in Maps, youtube, etc then i freeze the framework do they get affected? Like before i had GMS set up properly with error notifications still showing Maps would open but with an initial screen warning that the device wasnt play protected etc. Would Google payments eg buying in app purchases not work, or continue as normal? #

Apart from no play store is there any other negatives to the Freeze?

I'm quite satisfied with how everythings working now and don't want to change that, but if there was no other negatives then i could sacrifice the Play Store for notifications.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] oirevas:
Hi, mate.

Well, is all about needs and feelings. And is about what apps you want to use, of course.

In my case, I'm not using YouTube. I have newpipe and YouTube vanced without login. But all my apps are working in the right way (Google Duo, Google Home Google Photos...) with all my logins turn on flawless. I don't use all the gapps, only the ones I prefer. The point is take the best of each world.

The main and only thing I notice slightly worse is the GPS. My location now get my position with about ten meters from the real point (same with maps, here we go and osmand). And have two apps with an ugly error, "For a better experience, turn on device location, which uses Google's location service". This happens in AccuWeather and Wallapop. I fixed the first one by downgrading to another version but not with the second one. I don't remember well, but guess that you could need the same thing with Maps.

The installation is really easy and at the end, the worst thing could happen is you have to reinstall the gms, but each time is easier than before. Always from my point of view.

I think it worth a try if you want push notifications, but take all in mind.

Hope this was useful,

cheers

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] AnthonyParryUK:
Decided to jump in and try it thanks to your info. All good so far, everything seems to work just as it did before and notifications are coming through for everything i've tried. I couldn't get the MS Your Phone app to pair with Windows before and now it works 100%... Even the Google Play Music app seems to work, though i changed my sub to Spotify so can't test that. All the map apps i use seem to work fine, and i only get the location services error on my Logi Circle Security Camera app, but it works fine without location services turned on and at least now it gives me notifications!

Thanks again :)
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] oirevas:
Glad to hear you!

All credits to [MENTION=10378445]rayx0401[/MENTION], hands down!

I think it would be helpful if all the different methods to drive the p40 series (hms naked, hms naked + microg, etc.) had their own independent threads, because each one respond to a different needs.

Sometimes it's a little bit difficult to keep clean threads like this because they are too general, not all users have the same knowledge and there are four or five alternatives, not all with easy steps for newbies, and maybe is a little nightmare to them to follow all instructions or to separate one method to the other ;)

Have a good day you all

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[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] x2srj:
I've purchased a P40 Pro which is arriving today, the more I've read the more I realise I need Google Services...

Does Android Pay work?

I'm quite technical and up for the challenge of installing GMS, how much better experience overall will I get over my Mate 20 Pro which is still behaving superbly, is the phone that much superior?

Still debating whether to accept or decline delivery
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] sasasa3:
Is there anyone who can get gmail notifications with icebox method?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Duncan1982:
I use blue mail and it works perfectly...........:good:
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jejecule:
I'm also user of Mate 20 pro, which is really a superb phone, been using P40 pro for a month and only advantage is battery which is awesome. For the rest, yes display is better, picture quality is also better but I cannot really judge.

Installed Gms the first day, all is working except notifications from apps using Google cloud messaging.

Android pay works.

Some bank apps are not. Netflix works but need to be downloaded from external stores.

To be honest, having the Oneplus 8 pro too, go for this one, same price and wonderful device in all aspects.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] x2srj:
Messed around with the phone for a bit, hated the screen punch out, increasing the dpi caused half of the notification area disappeared behind this...

Screen was amazing

Felt nice to hold

Prefer the Mate 20 Pro :D

Phone being returned, will wait and see what the Mate P40 Pro is like
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
Smallest width of 475 dpi works quite good.

I have tested many Huawei phones with dpi changes and they all have problems with notification bar at the top. Buy a pixel if you want everything perfect with high dpi setting.

Screen punch out gives you 3d face unlock and 2 cameras. I prefer the large punch out to get these extra benefits. Do you prefer a small punch out then you just have one simple poor quality selfie camera.?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] startacching:
Thanks for share
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] oOHiggsOo:
Hi, I followed your instructions. Sorry, I can't get "Connected" status under Cloud Messaging. I typed in the posted code several times without any message, rebooted x times, without success....each time the message "not connected". Any tips
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] x2srj:
My Mate 20 Pro is find with 486dpi... anything over 426dpi when I had the resolution to max/screen display items to smallest, the notifications actually disappear behind the punch. I'm not overly bothered by 3D face unlock right now, happy camera on my current device. I'm happy to wait.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Hi,

Which Google apps won't work actually? I've only heard about Google pay (which I don't use)

I'm planning buying this phone but I need some apps like android auto, Google play music and Google home, cast functionality....

Using hms + gms + Icybox seems to be the better compromise now.

Thanks
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Portor30:
Hi I had the p30 pro and just got the p40 pro a few weeks ago I was worried about the hole goole thing.

I have installed gsm on my p40 pro

There is only 2 apps that I wish was working

Natwest app not working

Google due not working

Not get past the Gmail problem I have installed blue mail just. Seem to work fine

Hope this help a. Little bit I am loving the p40 pro and have not looked back
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] :
Thanks for your answer, I need Google play music because I have a subscription to it, and I use a lot of Google apps everyday (auto, authenticator, etc...).

I have to choose between p40pro and find x2 pro, one is dual SIM (really needed) without gms and the other mono SIM with full gms support.

My preference goes to p40pro, (I have mate 10 pro) but I don't want to struggle with apps.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Ogy77:
Yesterday I buy p40 pro and now I want install google services but in back up in settings I can see and nothing have to back up? Phone recognize usb but nothing in options back up? Please help
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] JazonX:
How did you set the DPI to 475?

I've used to set mine from developer options and it always reverts on reboot to the default value.

How did you make it stick?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
Same way.. Developer options.. Smallest Width setting..

I have rebooted a few times and it remains at 475

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Do some more testing.. Blue mail is bad with notifications.. Check the time from sending an email to blue mail and receiving the blue mail notification .. Should be about 5 seconds for the notification.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] JazonX:
This is correct actually, There is a gap of 4 - 8 Minutes always when Bluemail notifies.

What's your better alternative for emails ?
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] itsrevolt:
Can't uninstall Google Play Service

I can't Uninstall Google Play Service so I cannot install the mods
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Portor30:
when i was testing the email apps i installed gmail outlook blue mail and also used the build in Huawei email app i had them all setup at the same time and was sending email from my pc from another email account that i don't use on my phone the only app that was getting the emails was the blue email that other would take a very long time to get the emails. i do have that micro G installed so don't know if that makes any difference
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] linux2525:
oh ok .. i assumed you were running HMS-naked as you didn't advise otherwise ...

HMS-naked (broken/delayed notifications on heaps of apps, even Huawei App Gallery apps)

HMS+microG (simple open-source app for notifications with google firebase cloud messaging)

HMS+GMS (notifications broken)

HMS+GMS+icebox (freeze google framework as required for notifications and unfreeze intermittently for updating apps)
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Portor30:
my current setup is HMS+GSM+Micro G sorry fro the confusion
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jejecule:
I'm using a small app Autosync Account activator, since then at least I'm receiving notifications from Gmail app with max 5 minutes delay. It does not eat battery at all. Available on APK pure store.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] jamesworts:
Hope nobody minds,

But having just received my P40 Pro, I am having issues with installing GMS. After step 9 all the warnings return. I have tried over and over and over again.

Then I thought, hold on, this backup says its for a mate 30, so I went on the hunt for a P40 Pro backup.

I found the following link that has solved my issues.

https://gadgetpilipinas.net/2020/04/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-huawei-p40-series/
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] Noexcusses:
We need a normal guide without deleting any Google services before and re install a new after.. These methods creates problems on p40 pro and on camera.. For some reason lows camera quality, also incoming updates do not installed right and format data need it almost every time...

Try to test it...
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] JazonX:
Nothing as such over here and installing GMS doesn't cause to deteriorate camera quality.
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] blue_panther9_9:
Try using icebox, you don't need to worry about Google error anymore [MENTION=658882]noex[/MENTION]cuse
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] gheewaladhruv:
Hi Team,

Just receive my p40 pro yesterday, Trying to run lzplay as suggest in method but looks like LZplay is dead now.

Any alternative way to install GMS on Huawei p40 pro.

- Dhruv
[Huawei P40 Pro Guides, News, & Discussion] denzel09:
What you mean is dead now?