Will no proper Google Services keep you away?

dov1978

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You probably could. Unless there is some kind of Play services framework that can check the device?

I'm led to believe this is exactly what will be happening. Even if you sideload them Google will be actively working to stop you at every opportunity. I just don't think it's worth it. A bit like jailbreak iPhones where Apple are always closing the vulnerabilities and you're trying to stay ahead of them. You soon get tired of that.

Huawei were going to allow the bootloader to be unlocked but have done a U-turn on that. I honestly believe they're confident of being allowed to use Google again officially soon in the trade deal and that's why they've reversed that decision. We'll find out soon enough I'm sure
 

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Three things that make this device a non starter are price, the lack of a QHD display (no premium flagship device should ever ship with anything less than a QHD display), and Google's playStore. I don't really care about Google apps but I need that official Google PlayStore, play protect etc.
 

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The Mate 30 Pro is the highest rated smartphone camera on DxOmark with a mobile score of 121 (not surprised to be honest).
 

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If I can use UK banking services(Barclays, Lloyds etc) and get the few Google apps that I need then I'm up for the Mate 30 Pro.. If not then the Mate 20 X 5g is the alternative as I'm due an upgrade in November.