Huawei devices released after May 16, 2019 are no longer equipped with Google services. The Chinese brand has been blacklisted by the U.S. government, effectively preventing it from trading with U.S. companies.
But some users are still tempted to install Google applications on their Huawei smartphones. A practice that can be dangerous in terms of security, according to the legal representative of the American giant, reports Presse-Citron.
No problem for "old" smartphones
"Installing Google applications will not work reliably, since we do not allow these services to run on non-certified devices whose security may have been compromised," said the official on Friday on the blog of Google. "Installing Google applications also poses a risk because they may have been modified or altered in a way that compromises user security. "
Regarding Huawei smartphones sold before May 16, 2019, the use of Google apps is not a problem. The American giant is still working with the Chinese manufacturer to "provide security updates and updates" of its applications and services, according to the official. "We will continue to do this as long as it is allowed. "
As a reminder, Huawei, targeted directly by the United States on the backdrop of a trade showdown with Beijing, was listed in May 2019 by Washington on a black list. American companies are now banned from trading with the Chinese firm, accused by Donald Trump of spying. A very heavy blow for Huawei, which finds itself out of access of the Android operating system of Google for its smartphones.
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