How to install the Google Play Store on the Huawei P40 Pro

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How to install the Google Play Store on the Huawei P40 Pro

blognet   Tuesday, June 09, 2020   Comment  

The Huawei P40 Pro is a fantastic handset. It packs some pretty awesome hardware under the hood, but all of this is marred by the fact that it does not come with Google Play Services installed on it. This due to Huawei being placed on the US Entity list which ultimately prevents Huawei and Google from doing business with each other.

This means that Huawei is not able to license Google Play Services, which is why it is omitted from the phone. As much as we would like to think that alternative services and apps can fill that void, and we imagine that it could, the general perception and concern is that it will be a very different (and negative) experience.

The good news is there are ways in which you can actually get the Google Play Store installed on the Huawei P40 Pro. This is quite a lengthy process but it is fairly straightforward, so set aside 15-20 minutes to get the Google Play Store up and running on your P40 Pro.

Before you get started

• Backup your phone and all of its files in the event that something goes wrong
• You will need a USB C flash drive for the installation process or a regular USB flash drive and an adapter that will let you connect it to the Huawei P40 Pro
• Check your phone to make sure that the USB drive is recognized and active

How to install Google Play Store on the Huawei P40 Pro

1. Download the Huawei GMS Install file from here
2. Load it onto the USB drive and connect it to your Huawei P40 Pro
3. Go to Settings > System & updates > Backup & restore > Data backup > External storage > USB storage
4. Select the file you loaded onto the USB drive and tap Restore
5. Enter the password shown on your screen and tap OK
6. Clear all background applications
7. Look for the app on your home screen with a purple G icon and tap on it to launch the app

Once the app has launched:

1. Tap Activate
2. Tap Allow
3. Return to the home screen and clear all background apps again
4. Relaunch the app and tap on the blue button at the bottom of the app’s screen and let it run in the background
5. Go to your phone’s files and open the USB drive
6. Look for the Google installation folder and tap on it
7. You will have to install the first six files so tap on them one by one to install them

Once the apps have been installed:

1. Go to Settings > Users & accounts
2. Tap Add an account and select Google
3. You will be prompted with an error message informing you that the app was built for an older version of Android, but tap OK anyway
4. Tap Existing
5. Enter your Google login credentials and tap Sign in
6. Tap Next
7. At this point you can keep adding Google accounts you want associated with the device, but you will have to do so now because once the process is complete, you won’t be able to unless you restart the entire installation procedure
8. Clear all background applications

Installing the Google Services Framework

1. Go to your phone’s files and open the USB drive
2. Look for the Google installation folder and tap on it
3. Tap on the seventh file which will be Google Services Framework
4. Tap Allow
5. Tap Install and wait
6. Once installed, tap Done
7. Give the phone a minute or two and you will start seeing a bunch of error messages which will be normal. You can then choose to mute these error messages if they’re getting too annoying
8. Go to your phone’s home screen and you should see the Google Play Store app

To get rid of the error messages

1. Launch the newly-installed Google Play Store
2. Download and install an app called Device ID by VTechSevi
3. Launch the app and look for Google Service Framework
4. Clear your background applications
5. Go to your phone’s Settings > Apps
6. Tap the three dot icon to the top right corner and select Show system processes
7. Look for Google Play Services
8. Tap Force Stop
9. Tap Uninstall
10. Clear all background applications
11. Go to your phone’s files and open the USB drive
12. Tap on the Google installation folder and install the eighth application called GMS Core Mod 1
13. Tap Allow
14. Tap Install
15. Go to your phone’s Settings > Apps
16. Tap the three-dot icon to the top right corner and select Show system processes
17. Look for Google Services Framework and tap on it and go to Storage
18. Tap Clear Cache and Clear Data

Regenerating the Google Services Framework ID

1. Clear all background applications
2. Launch the Device ID app and you will notice that the Google Services Framework ID is gone
3. Launch the Google Play Store – At this point some of you might be greeted by an error message asking you to retry. Keep doing this until the app launches without any error messages. This could take several attempts
4. Launch the Device ID app and check if the Google Services Framework ID has been regenerated
5. Repeat steps 3 & 4 until the ID reappears
6. Once the Google Services Framework ID has been stored, go to your phone’s Settings > Apps
7. Tap the three-dot icon to the top right corner and select Show system processes
8. Look for Google Play Services
9. Tap Force Stop
10. Tap Uninstall
11. Go to your phone’s files and open the USB drive
12. Tap on the Google installation folder and install the ninth application called GMS Core Mod 2
13. Tap Allow
14. Tap Install

Conclusion

Assuming you follow these steps correctly, you should now have the Google Play Store installed on the Huawei P40 Pro. Google has warned against sideloading its applications, so you could potentially run into issues when trying to use them.

Wavelet is an Excellent Android App That Lets You Optimize Your Headphones

Wavelet is an Excellent Android App That Lets You Optimize Your Headphones

blognet   Monday, May 18, 2020   Comment  

Wavelet is an exceptional app that is available on Android and promises to improve the sound quality of your headphones. However, this is not the first time we are hearing about an app that is able to do that. Ever since the inception of Android, there have been countless apps and mods that have promised the same.

Solved How to solve Google Play Error code 971

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Solved How to solve Google Play Error code 971

blognet   Saturday, May 09, 2020   Comment  

Google Play Store Error code 971 is one of the common errors of the Play Store. It occurs while downloading an app from the Play Store.

While most of the time this error is bothersome to fix if it occurs, there are some steps that can and had fixed the issue of Google Play error code 971. Today I am going to share those steps.

Causes of Google Play error code 971

• If the Google Play App isn't updated. ( Opposite is true in some cases too. e.g: Reverting to Stock/ default Play Store app sometimes fixed the issue.) 
• Play Store app's data, the cache isn't clear. 

How you can resolve the Google Play 971 error easily

Follow these below steps to fix error code 971. Try to see if the problem is resolved after trying every step. (Make sure you re-open Play Store app )

• First and foremost force stop Google Play store app and re-check if the problem is resolved or not.
• Next, clear cache/app data of Google Play Store and restart.
•  OS updates or play store updates whatever it is make sure your device is up to date

Google testing new tools for developers to make apps more appealing in the Play Store

Google testing new tools for developers to make apps more appealing in the Play Store

blognet   Tuesday, May 05, 2015   Comment  

Within the Google Play Store, there are a lot of applications and the list continues to grow. But, for some developers, another platform has been the best place to start.

Google’s fully aware that many developers choose to ship their apps on iOS instead of Android to begin with, and it is now reportedly testing new tools for developers that will hopefully change the tide a little bit. According to The Information, Google is currently utilizing what’s called “A/B” testing, which allows developers to make changes on the fly, in several different ways, and see how those changes relate to the buying habits of Android users.

Specifically, as noted in the report, developers could find out how many more people download an app when it costs only $1.99, versus a price marked at $2.99. More than that, though, developers can see how apps are perceived when the promotional video tied to the landing page for the app is animated or live action, and how a colored icon can make the difference between a download or not.

It’s a relatively small change at face value, but the information provided to developers could prove to be invaluable to those trying to get their app on as many devices as possible.

It will be interesting to see how this impacts developers publishing apps for Android.

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How to change DNS server on your Android phone or tablet

How to change DNS server on your Android phone or tablet

blognet   Saturday, May 02, 2015   Comment  

Simply put, your DNS (domain name system) allows your to comfortable surf the internet and easily find sites like androidbeat.com with needing to memorize an IP address. Changing your DNS server could offer some benefits to you and your device. People have noted improved speed and reliability, and can also access geolocked websites and outmanoeuvre content filters. So, if you are interested in testing this out on your Android phone or tablet keep reading.

How to change DNS server on your Android phone or tablet manually 

NOTE: You cannot change the DNS servers of already known Wi-Fi networks. You must remove them from the list of known Wi-Fi networks and then connect to them again during which you will be able to enter a DNS server of your choice.

Step 1: Go to Settings -> Wi-Fi. Then tap and hold the Wi-Fi network your are currently connected and click on Forget.

Step 2: Tap on the name of the Wi-Fi network again at which point you will be asked to enter the password.

Step 3: Once you have entered the password, scroll down and select Advanced options. Change IP settings from DHCP to Static

Step 4: Scroll down to DNS 1 and DNS 2 and enter your preferred DNS addresses. Once done, tap the Join button.

Using apps from the Google Play Store

You can also try DNSet and Dns Changer to change your DNS server on your Android phone or tablet. These apps do not require root (allow root access does allow for more options when dealing with DNS issues) and will automatically change your server once enabled.

• DNSet
• Dns Changer

Using Dns Changer, run the application and select 2 servers from the available server list.

Once your two servers are selected, Dns Changer will notify you of a successful connection.

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Do note though that these apps only work with selected versions of Android and do not change the default DNS server while using a 3G connection. For the latter, you will need to use an app called Override DNS, though it requires root access to work properly.

If you run into any issues, feel free to drop us a line in the comment section.

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Google launches custom voice actions for Android to launch third-party app features

Google launches custom voice actions for Android to launch third-party app features

blognet   Friday, May 01, 2015   Comment  

Android is littered with features, and many of those are tied into third-pary apps that make gaining access to them, or even the features baked into them, that much easier.

Google is continuing that trend with custom voice actions for Android, now letting you simply say what you want your phone to do, and letting it do the work from there. That means even fewer taps on your phone’s display for those that just want to get somewhere in the most minimalist way possible.

Of course, while Google is happy to make the feature on their end, support has to be added to the apps as well. So, at launch, there are only a handful to try the new feature with, but those include:

Flixster: “Show me Inception on Flixster.”
Instacart: “Show instacart availability.”
Lincoln: “Start my Lincoln MKZ.”
NPR One: “Listen to NPR.”
Realtor.com: “Show rentals near me on Realtor.”
Shazam: “Shazam this song.”
TripAdvisor: “Show attractions near me on TripAdvisor.”
Trulia: “Show homes for sale in Boston on Trulia.”
TuneIn Radio: “Open TuneIn in car mode.”
Walmart: “Scan my receipt on Walmart.”
Wink: “Activate home mode on Wink.”
Zillow: “Show me open houses nearby on Zillow.
Google is also opening the door for developers to not only suggest what other apps should get added to the list, but how the feature can be improved in general.
You can head through the source link to learn more, but for now try out the new feature with one of the aforementioned apps and tell us what you think of custom voice actions.
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