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Best Google Maps without GMS

Hey all,
After days of testing and comparing older APKs, I found the ideal version of Google Maps for the Huawei P40 Pro without GMS:
-no Google Play missing error on startup and/or when starting navigation
-allows saving searches locally on the device instead of having to sign in
Ideally, I wanted to find a version that doesn't come with the annoying "Nearby Places" bloat. Unfortunately this requires using a version 9.xx of Maps which crashes on startup on the P40 Pro.
Get it from here:
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/maps/maps-10-29-2-release/
Check my screenshots to see the UI and save search setting!
Also, because we can't create location pins without signing into an account, if the "recent search history" does not suffice, you can create navigation widget shortcuts to your favorite places.
Hope this helps.

I would rather just install microG (quick & simple) ... then install the current version of google maps.

While MicroG is a cool alternative, my idea remains to use this phone without logging into a Google account or bringing back some GMS libraries onto the phone. No app really compares to Google Maps and this version specifically behaves perfectly.

I like the concept .. and I would join you .. if the notifications were reliable with HMS-naked .. but unfortunately pretty much all notifications are unreliable (either nothing or late or random) .. hence I am on the next best thing HMS+microG .. but if Huawei can ever fix the notifications, then I will uninstall microG and join you.

linux2525 said:
I like the concept .. and I would join you .. if the notifications were reliable with HMS-naked .. but unfortunately pretty much all notifications are unreliable (either nothing or late or random) .. hence I am on the next best thing HMS+microG .. but if Huawei can ever fix the notifications, then I will uninstall microG and join you.
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Can you please give details about the Micro G process?

neversayoceans said:
Can you please give details about the Micro G process?
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Summary of 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)
microG
https://microg.org/
1. Perform a factory reset of the phone (as you need to install apps after microG install).
2. Install F-Droid app (search for the apk .. F-Droid is a store with access to search for apps)
3. Add this repo into F-Droid .... https://microg.org/fdroid/repo
4. In F-Droid, then install MicroG Services Core.
5. In F-Droid, then Install MicroG Services Framework Proxy.
6. In F-Droid, then Install the MicroG FakeStore.
6. Open the Microg Settings app. Grant it all permissions and disable battery optimizations.
7. Add your Google account.
8. Turn on Device Registration, Cloud Messaging and SafetyNet.
9. Restart your phone.
10. Open Microg Settings app, check the status under Cloud Messaging. If it says not connected enter the following in the phone app: *#*#2432546#*#* and restart your phone. Check the status again - it should say Connected. (I had to enter the phone string and restart my phone twice until it said connected).
11. Install apps
12. Check connection in microG app for Google Cloud Messaging
All this will give you is push notifications with Google Cloud Messaging (including the Google Firebase messaging).
I also had notification issues caused by either Huawei PowerGenie and Android Doze .. if the notifications work and then suddenly stop after an hour or so, then try these ..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hua...ility-t4100277

Cloned Pokemon GO in Twin Apps with Google Account Doesn't Sync Walking Distance ?

Hi Everyone, I've posted this question on ZenTalk ASUS Forum, but it seems nobody have answer yet, so I'm trying to ask for help here. All screenshots related to this problem is attached
Model Name: ROG Phone 3 RAM 12 GB/Disk 256 GB, bought officially in Indonesia
Firmware Version: 17.0823.2009.99
Rooted or not: not
Frequency of Occurrence : always
APP Name & APP Version (If your issue relates to the app): Pokemon GO cloned in Twin Apps
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Details :
1) I already have a Pokemon GO from Google Play installed
2) I go to Settings -> Advanced -> Twin Apps -> Supported apps on this device -> Pokemon GO -> click the toggle button ON
3) A pop up saying that I should register a google account for this duplicated apps
4) I click on the three dot menu on the top right corner -> Accounts for duplicated apps -> Add Google account
5) Then I input the same primary google account I use on the main OS, and also one more another secondary account
6) I open the duplicated Pokemon GO (indicated by a double rectangle yellow on the bottom left of the app icon on the drawer)
7) I log in to the Pokemon GO with my primary google account. Everything is almost perfect, but there's a problem
8) There's a feature in Pokemon GO called Adventure Sync. In short, it helped player to complete a distance-walking-related-task, such as hatching eggs and etc
9) I've walked for 13 km, my Google Fit account says so (indicated by the displayed information), but, the Adventure Sync feature in duplicated Pokemon GO says the opposite, all my walking distance is not counted
10) I did a cross check with the original Pokemon GO app in the main OS. I walked several km more, and it's counted
11) I've checked the permission tab on the cloned Pokemon GO's app info, first it shows blank, but when I clicked it, all needed permissions are allowed. I cross check one of the feature, Camera, and it indeed works, the cloned Pokemon GO can access Camera
12) I re-check the Twin Apps menu on the Settings -> Accounts for duplicated apps -> click either my primary / secondary google account -> Sync data. Here I only found sync Contacts option
13) End of explanation. My biggest question :
a) How does Twin Apps in ROG Phone 3 works?
b) How do I get my cloned Pokemon Go's Adventure Sync feature to correctly get my walking distance registered in my google account?

[GUIDE] OK Google - Google Assistant on Huawei P40 Pro

Hi!
During last days I tried to figure out how to run OK Google on my P40 Pro. I have to mention that my phone runs under EMUI10 (10.1.0.121 C432) + push notification fix (by Ilham and I ).
This is the result: it runs in background but the screen must be on. Also it works after restart.
1. Uninstall Google app (if it is already installed).
2. Set Play store to not auto-update the apps.
3. Unzip & Install (only) this version of Google app. It is untouched and original. Do not start after the install.
The newer version will not run in background.
4. In Settings\Apps\Apps find Google app and set:
a. Permissions = all allowed
b. Write system settings = Yes
5. In Settings\Apps\App launch find google app and set Manage manually ( Auto-launch+Secondary launch+Run in background = Active)
6. In Settings\Apps\Apps\ 3 dots\Special access\Battery optimization find Google app and set Not Allowed
7. In Settings\ search for assistant . Access Assistance & voice input\Assist app\Default assist app: select Google.
8. Restart the phone
9. In Settings\Google\ set you Assistant voice etc.
Do not update the Google app.
LE:. Android Auto will need the last version of Google app. Using the old one, AA will not work.

Great!! It works like a charm in my P40 ANA-LX4
Thanks!!

This instruction works! Thanks!

io emui 12 with google servos, this guide works

Hey i did that tho now working its not Google assistent anymote, it just opens google app to search. I lost my google assistent and now the app says my phone is not supported. Anyway to have it back? I have updated the app and still nothing

How To Guide Some debugging tips

1 - Fix Google map location and navigation error​Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps
- Google Play Services/ Permissions/ Location : Turn on Precise location and Allow only while in use
2 - Fix Huawei automatically stopping apps when not in use​Huawei has its own way to increase battery life to save battery. So sometimes it interrupts applications that need to be running all the time to get instant information, such as Gmail, Facebook, Messenger.... To fix that we need to drill down into the settings in the settings :
Go to Settings / Privacy / Permission manager and Click on the 4 dots in the upper right corner
- Select : Special access
- Select Battery optimization
- Put a check mark in the Search apps box
- Click the triangle and select : All apps
- Select the applications that you want not to be turned off when the device sleeps ( For example Gmail, Facebook, Messenger...) and check the box Don't allow and then click OK
3 - Uninstall and reinstall the app​-
We are using unofficial Google services so after every test install of Google or key Google components like Google Services and Google Services Framework we have to uninstall and reinstall those Google related applications such as Gmail, Youtube, Map.......
-It is possible that after installing changes to Google Services, the Google Services Framework those applications will still run but it will not be accurate and smooth. So it is still recommended to Uninstall and Reinstall those apps.
4 - Sync Chrome with Gmail Account​
-If you already have Chrome installed then uninstall it. Before uninstalling you should Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps/ Chrome delete its data
-Install Chrome from Play store or apk file
-After the installation is done, do not open it​-Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps/ Chrome/ Permissions
Allow all permissions, if you don't like it, you must grant 2 basic permissions: Contacts and Media and files
- Now you open the Chrome app and it will link to your Gmail account
5 - Disable system apps that don't work for non-Chinese users
The device works very smoothly and coolly, the battery life is significantly improved.
You use the tool ADB AppControl 1.7.9 to do that. :
[TOOL] ADB AppControl 1.8.0 🚀 Ultimate App Manager & Debloat Tool + Tweaks
ADB AppControl 🚀 Root is not required. Works with any Android device. Can do almost everything you dreamed about with applications. ADB AppControl - the desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device...
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Application list in attached image

Nice

ancola66 said:
Fix Google map location and navigation error​Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps
- Google Play Services/ Permissions/ Location : Turn on Precise location and Allow only while in use
Fix Huawei automatically stopping apps when not in use​Huawei has its own way to increase battery life to save battery. So sometimes it interrupts applications that need to be running all the time to get instant information, such as Gmail, Facebook, Messenger.... To fix that we need to drill down into the settings in the settings :
Go to Settings / Privacy / Permission manager and Click on the 4 dots in the upper right corner
- Select : Special access
- Select Battery optimization
- Put a check mark in the Search apps box
- Click the triangle and select : All apps
- Select the applications that you want not to be turned off when the device sleeps ( For example Gmail, Facebook, Messenger...) and check the box Don't allow and then click OK
Uninstall and reinstall the app​-
We are using unofficial Google services so after every test install of Google or key Google components like Google Services and Google Services Framework we have to uninstall and reinstall those Google related applications such as Gmail, Youtube, Map.......
-It is possible that after installing changes to Google Services, the Google Services Framework those applications will still run but it will not be accurate and smooth. So it is still recommended to Uninstall and Reinstall those apps.
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Do you know of how to use Nova Launcher etc with Harmony OS ?

thepublocal said:
Do you know of how to use Nova Launcher etc with Harmony OS ?
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I would like to know it too. Sofar I couldnt find any news on how to change it.

mischa001 said:
I would like to know it too. Sofar I couldnt find any news on how to change it.
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There is no way unfortunately

Update :
Sync Chrome with Gmail Account

hello
I'm using ADB appcontrol (don't install acbridge it doesnt work)
do you have a list of what's specifically in chinese and what to uninstall in a secure way?
thanks a lot !

Uber app does not work, with "Google Play services are updaging" error. Does anyone have problem with Uber app?

Question gms for mate x2 that work for me

its from the furm of the mate 50
its work on the mate x2 and mate xs2 i test it on them
the only problum that its not alarm when u get mail on time, but u can enter the gmail refrash or use the gbox for it
but the google drive and maps and photos and maps works and the gmail
all the other stuff i try long time give me error after few hours device not clerfid and noting work
but if u try other stuff of gms u need to resat to factory so it will work fine..
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Install native google huawei & Fix Gmail, Facebook, Messenger notifications.... Huawei Mate 50 Series 100% Working
This method is for China Domestic Version Harmony OS 3.0 Tested working well with Mate 50, Mate 50pr and Mate 40pr. You can try it on other phones with Harmony OS3.0 Hello everyone! Huawei Mate 50 Series is undeniably one of the best phones...
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what i recmmand to do:
Google_Harmony_3.0 -Mate 50
MediaFire is a simple to use free service that lets you put all your photos, documents, music, and video in a single place so you can access them anywhere and share them everywhere.
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Instructions for Installing GG for Huawei Domestic
HARMONY OS 3.0​
1. Change Date to any one day of the year 2019
2. Copy 2 folders Huawei and A to the internal memory root folder
3. Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps : Ser enter keywords Phone Clone
- Click on the 4 dots in the upper right corner and select show System Process
- Click Backup/Permissions and grant it all permissions
4. Go to Settings/System and Updates/Backup and Restore
-Click on the 4 dots in the upper right corner select Restore select Restore from internal storage
- Local backup record
- Click on the backup and tick all.
- Enter password: a12345678
- Wait for the restore to complete.
5. Turn on automatic date back
6. Run the Google Assistant app (Hexagonal G)
- Enable/Enable
Install apps:
Open the Files app and start installing the Google apps in the folder A10_Google_Huawei_Mate50 copied to memory a while ago.
1. Install the Micro-G app
2. Open the Micro-G app and click Accout
- Enter all Google accounts in turn because later on, you will not be able to import them anymore.
3. Install the #1 app (Google Service Framework)
4. Install app #2 (Google Play Store)
5. Install app #3 (Google Account Manager)
6. Install app# 4 Contact sync 10 (Sync contacts)
7. Uninstall the Micro-G app
8. Install app # 5 (Google Play Services)
9. Go to Settings/Users & Accounts and the user selects Google and syncs all the items in the accounts.
10. Turn on Airplane mode
Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps
11- Play Store > Force Stop
12- Google Account Manager > Force Stop, Delete Data
13- Google Services Framework > Force stop, delete data (This item alone does 3 times like that). Finally forced to stop
14. Restart the phone
15. Reinstall app #5 (Google Play Services)
16. Restart the phone
17. Turn off Airplane mode
18. Run Play Store
19. Check if Settings/Users & Accounts/ Google : All accounts is synced
Go to Settings / Apps & services/ Apps
20. Google Play Services > Force Stop, Clear Data and Uninstall
21. Install App #6 (Google Play Services)
22. Restart the phone.
23. Run Play Store, tap allow >>> DONE