How to get Google (Play) Services on Huawei phones bought in China?

Question

I have bought a Huawei Nova 3e (aka Huawei P20 Lite) from China but it does not include Google Play Store / Gmail and other Google services.



I have tried several things




  • Installing and running "Google Installer" (version 1 and 2.0)

  • Installation Google Framework, Google Play Services, etc. in different orders (as seen on different websites), either by copying from a phone with a working Google Play Store or from apps.evozi.com



Previously, I was using some Xiaomi and I had to install a Global ROM which included Google stuff.



Shall I also install a new ROM on my Huawei phone?



Or shall I root it?



Thanks


— Jean-Francois T. | Sources

Answer

I spent 3 days struggling to solve the issue.



The trick has been suggested by a friend who is working in the phone industry in China as developer: you need to install Core GMS Packages.



There is an app which helps to install the GMS (gmsinstaller.apk): running it will download what you need and install it during a reboot phase.



I have found the information, as well as a link for the app, here: https://www.skmlifestyle.com/destinations/china/living-in-suzhou-jiangsu-china/core-gms-package-for-huawei-android-phones-google-play-services-apk-download/



There might other ways to download this app somewhere on the web.



Cheers


— Jean-Francois T. | Sources

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