Huawei Y7p - No GMS? No Problem!

[rubber_otter]

I got my hands on one of the first HMS phones that will be launched in SA. Made my first video. Lemme know what you think.

 

[NeonNinja]

What do you mean optimise it for the Huawei store? Isn't APK's the same?

 

[Dolby]

I actually agree.

I got the M30P and people told me that I wouldn't get anything working on the phone - but I've pretty much got 95% of the apps I use, including all my local apps like EskomSePush or MyBroadband.

The first 2 days, I took my older phone with me in case I ran into issues, but I'm finding I can do almost everything without it.

 

[ReeceDBN031]

I actually agree.

I got the M30P and people told me that I wouldn't get anything working on the phone - but I've pretty much got 95% of the apps I use, including all my local apps like EskomSePush or MyBroadband.

The first 2 days, I took my older phone with me in case I ran into issues, but I'm finding I can do almost everything without it.

Im Jelous.. i want the M30 pro, Never will i be able to afford it though lol.

 

[rubber_otter]

What do you mean optimise it for the Huawei store? Isn't APK's the same?

Adding the APK to the AppGallery would take some changes. Huawei will offer support with an SDK.

 

[Tsepz_GP]

I got my hands on one of the first HMS phones that will be launched in SA. Made my first video. Lemme know what you think.

Fantastic video man, very informative! Thanks a lot!

Gets me how Huawei keep putting those huge 4000mAh batteries in all their phones, they literally want to ensure that you know that no matter what price point you get their phones at, great battery life is guaranteed, absolutely love their consistency on this.

Such a shame about MTN and Vodacom electing to strip the dual SIM functionality, I absolutely love it on my P30 Pro

 

[chefdude98]

I actually agree.

I got the M30P and people told me that I wouldn't get anything working on the phone - but I've pretty much got 95% of the apps I use, including all my local apps like EskomSePush or MyBroadband.

The first 2 days, I took my older phone with me in case I ran into issues, but I'm finding I can do almost everything without it.

Which apps or features aren't working?

 

[Dave]

I actually agree.

I got the M30P and people told me that I wouldn't get anything working on the phone - but I've pretty much got 95% of the apps I use, including all my local apps like EskomSePush or MyBroadband.

The first 2 days, I took my older phone with me in case I ran into issues, but I'm finding I can do almost everything without it.

Have you got Netflix working (in HD)?

 

[Dolby]

Have you got Netflix working (in HD)?

I've only downloaded the apps I've usually used, so not Netflix. I'll give it a go though.

 

[Dolby]

Which apps or features aren't working?

I'll upload a list soon.

Biggest for me were Uber (I haven't tried the browser yet, but they say that works) end YouTube Music, as I had a subscription and used it my car. I've defaulted back up to Spotify for the time being

The Entertainer end AirBNB give me Google Errors on startup, but once I clear the errors I can use the apps with no issue, barring live maps.

 

[Dolby]

Sorry to hijack the thread - but I've got most apps downloaded from Aptiode.

Huawei Gallery	Aptoide	Note
WhatsApp	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
Chrome	No	Yes (Trusted)
Instagram	No	Yes (Trusted)
Facebook	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
Facebook Messenger	No	Yes (Trusted)
News24	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
MyBroadband	No	Yes (Trusted)
XE Currency	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
EskomSePush	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
Dropbox	No	Yes (Trusted)
AirBNB	Yes	Yes (Trusted)	Google Services - No Maps
The Entertainer	Yes	Yes (Trusted)	Google Services - No Maps
SnapSeed	No	Yes (Trusted)
22Seven	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
Waze	No	Yes (Trusted)
RainBird	No	Yes
Spotify	Yes	Yes (Trusted)
EZVIZ	No	Yes (Trusted)
eWeLink	No	Yes (Trusted)
BlueOS	No	Yes (Trusted)

 

[TechStar]

Great review man

 

[chefdude98]

So does Waze work perfectly on a non Google certified phone?

Doesn't Google own waze?

Its cool that Huawei is teaming up with Tomtom though.

It doesn't seem so hectic not having google services.

Can you logon to youtube app & comment on a video?

Btw this is the perfect opportunity for Huawei to optimise apps and make them run perfectly on their phones.

Huawei might be the only Android device that has been optimised for Snapchat, Instagram live etc.

 

[Sinbad]

You know what I find really interesting...

Huawei Matebook - the new one. Flipping awesome. Complete with either Intel or AMD Ryzen CPU... Preloaded with Windows and Office...

If Intel, AMD and Microsoft can get it right, are Google being a bunch of softcocks?

 

[thirstycurve]

I assume you will be doing a full review?

 

[rubber_otter]

I assume you will be doing a full review?

Yes, shortly

 

[thirstycurve]

Yes, shortly

Good evening, have you managed to get DSTV Now working properly and if so can you please explain how?

 

[rubber_otter]

Good evening, have you managed to get DSTV Now working properly and if so can you please explain how?

Sadly, I don't have the device any longer.


@ThaGombami Get in here!

 

[tRoN]

Does it mean all local models sold will be only single sim capable?

 

[rubber_otter]

Does it mean all local models sold will be only single sim capable?

Only if purchased through Vodacom or MTN. Telkom does not lock down this feature. Or, you could buy the Dual Sim cash