Do I need to change my Huawei smartphone? This is what users are asking in the aftermath of the Google ban wanted by the US. Here’s what to do.
Have you bought a Huawei smartphone or do you have one for some time? After the anti-Huawei decree issued by the United States, which led Google to withdraw the Android license on the Chinese giant’s devices, many people wonder what to do and what to change for those who already own a device like the P20 or the brand new P30 and P30 Pro.
There are still many doubts, among those who wonder whether it is worthwhile to buy Huawei and those who do not know what to do now with their smartphone. Should you change your Huawei smartphone following the ban? A question that worries so many users a few days after the issuance of the decree that could definitively change the mobile market.
In fact, let’s not forget that Huawei dominates sales with regard to smartphones, with the Chinese brand’s best-selling devices. Let’s see what changes for those who already have a Huawei cell phone, what to do and if it really is the case to change it after the ban from Google.
Huawei without Android: should I change my smartphone?
Although the situation is still evolving, there are some fairly clear points regarding the ban of Android with regard to Huawei smartphones: the current models already on the market will not be involved, which can continue to receive the support of the operating system of the green robot.
So no, Android will not disappear overnight from your device: Google will endeavor to support Huawei smartphones currently on the market and already in users’ possession, with guaranty updates for all the apps developed by the great G.
Huawei without Android: will I be able to upgrade to Android Q?
Android Q will be the new version of the operating system subsequent to the current 9 Pie, and can be downloaded in full version in the coming months on different smartphones (currently only the Beta version is available).
Can I upgrade my Huawei smartphone to the next version of the operating system? On this point there is still no definite answer, even if the Mate 20 Pro is currently in the list of devices admitted to the beta version. It can be assumed that as with the updates, even the products currently in the possession of the users can be updated to the new version of Android, but on the latter there are still no confirmations and the situation will actually be clearer over the next few months (even at reduced to the official debut of the new update).
Change smartphone Huawei: which to buy?
If in spite of everything you prefer to still opt for a new smartphone instead of Huawei, you can buy other devices on the market (also of Chinese origin).
The ban of Huawei is a commercial attack directly aimed at China but, despite this, does not involve all Chinese smartphones on the market. Xiaomi, Oppo and other brands can easily be purchased without fear: Honor is an exception, born from a Huawei rib, and is therefore involved in the ban (the new Honor 20 and Honor 20 Pro are among the first devices to be banned, being outgoing post decree).
Samsung, being South Korean, is obviously safe and represents a great alternative if you want to stay with Android, while iPhone (with American Apple) can be chosen if you want to switch to iOS and finally give up the green robot (although you can still take advantage of the Google services).