No change in the way you use your phone, Huawei says

Jun 21, 2019 05:34 GMT  ·  By

Huawei is without a doubt the phone maker that makes the headlines most often these days, and unfortunately for the Chinese tech giant, this time this isn’t something to be pleased with.

The company is struggling to deal with the US ban announced in mid-May, and after being blocked from working with American partners and using their products, it’s now looking into alternatives to build phones with support from suppliers elsewhere.

Meanwhile, another problem that Huawei has to deal with is related to software, as being placed on the US blacklist means it can no longer use Android for new smartphones. But on the other hand, devices that are already on the market will continue to be serviced, and Huawei once again reminded this to users in a statement published on Twitter.

Android Q is on its way

Huawei says security updates won’t be abandoned, and Android Q will be shipped to several devices, including its flagship models. Access to apps won’t be restricted, so users can continue downloading and installing apps and games from the Google Play Store just like before.

“At Huawei, we always put our consumers first, regardless of the challenges we face. All Huawei smartphones and tablets will continue to receive security patches and Android updates. Anyone who has already bought, or is about to buy a Huawei smartphone, can continue to access the world of apps as they have always done,” Huawei says.

“All devices continue to be covered by our manufacturer’s warranty and will receive full-service support accordingly. Our most popular current devices, including the P30 series, will be able to access Android Q. In fact, we have already launched a beta developer program for Android Q which is running right now on our Mate 20 Pro device.”

Meanwhile, Huawei is also working on its backup solution for future models: the company is developing an in-house operating system to replace Android. Called Hongmeng, this OS is expected to be finalized for Chinese models in the fall, while the international debut should take place in 2020.