Latest 2020 Huawei Google installation Method

Tested and working on the latest Huawei P40 that was released few days ago.
Note: Please follow the steps carefully written below and make sure you're connected to the internet at all time.

1. download the files here and extract file.
2. Copy folder 'huawei' to root of either your memory card or external OTG USB drive and plug it into your phone.
3. Go to settings > System & Updates > Backup & Restore > Data Backup > External Storage
4. Under 'Restore from Backup', select the backup which have the LZPlay (谷歌服务助手) and restore Apps and Data for 谷歌服务助手 only. Do not restore the GO谷歌安装器！
5. Install all 6 APKs in the 'Google Pack' folder (please follow number sequence).
6. Launch '谷歌服务助手' app and press the '重新安装谷歌服务' button.
7. Restart phone even if the 谷歌服务助手 app completes with error or did not complete at all.
8. Go to Settings > Apps > Apps > Type Google under 'Search' and Show System Processes by pressing the 3 dots icon on top right. Swipe right to close pop ups from Google Play Services.
9. Clear Cache, Data and Force Stop Google Services Framework. Uninstall Google Services Framework after that.
10. Browse to the 'Fix' folder and install 'Google Account Manager' app
11. Once done, Go to Settings > Users & Accounts > Add an account > Select Google > Click Existing > Sign in
12. Disable the option to backup to Google when prompted.
13. Browse to the 'Fix' folder and install 'Google Services Framework' app.
14. Restart your phone.
15. Launch Google Play Store.

If the pop ups from Google Play Services annoys you, disable the notification for it.
If you get 'device is not play protect certified' pop up while launching Google Maps or Google Play store, Just click 'ok' and it should still function as per normal.

If you face 'DF-DFERH-01' error, click here.

How to Fix DF-DFERH-01 Google Play Store Error

Error DF-DFERH-01 has become one of the most common errors occurring in the Google Play Store. This error DF-DFERH-01 usually occurs while downloading or updating android application from google play store. The Error message that displays on the screen states “Error retrieving information from server. [DF-DFERH-01]”. If you are also one who is facing this Error then you have come to the right place. Here, I will let you know some of the methods which have successfully solved the Error. Before heading to the main method. Try the steps below, it may solve your issue. • Unlock the screen of the devices. • Press and hold the “Power” button until a menu appears. • Select “Power off“. • Wait for the device to power off. • Wait 10 seconds, then press and hold the “Power” button to power the device back ON. • After that, try to download the app again. It may solve your error problem. How To Fix: DF-DFERH-01 Google Play Store Error? Method 1: Clear Cache and Data Go to Setting > Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as apps). Go to, All the apps > Find the Google Play Store > Clear Cache and Data Once you have clear everything, Next you need to Force Stop the application. Similarly, Find the Google Play Service > Clear Cache and Data Also, Find Google Services Framework > Clear Cache and data Next, find Download Manager > Clear Cache and data Now, Restart your device and try to download the app. Clearing Cache and data should fix your issue. If you are still receiving the Error message, continue to the next step. Method 2: Remove and Add Google Account Go to Setting > Accounts > Google Remove all your Google accounts Now, Restart your device Then go back to Google play store and Sign–in with your account information Accept all the Google terms and setup Google settings then Run Google Play Store and download the app If you are able to fix the error then the job is done otherwise head to the next method.
Method 3: Uninstall the Updates of Google Play Store There are possibilities that the updated Google Play Store is causing the error. There are chances that the updated Version of Google play store may have Compatibility Issues. So in this case, you need to Uninstall Google Play Store updates. Just follow the step to Uninstall Google Play Store update. Go to Setting > Go to Application Setting (In some devices application setting is named as apps). Go to, All the apps > Find the Google Play Store > Uninstall Updates Now Restart your device and try to download the app

For some user, just by clearing cache and data of Google Play Store, Google Play service, Google Services Framework and Download Manager has fixed DF-DFERH-01 Google Play Store Error. While many fixed issues by removing and adding Google accounts as well and others had to Uninstall Google Play Store updates.

Installing Google Play Store on Huawei Devices

Huawei phone models that are released after the US trade ban such as the Huawei Mate 30 series will no longer have Google Mobile Services installed on them. This issue is affecting future huawei users and deterring them from purchasing Huawei devices due to not being able to have Google Play Store or other google apps.

Even though Huawei's camera capabilities and Kirin processor are top-notch, and at the same time releasing their official 'AppGallery' app, many are still deterred by the fact that they are not able to use the standard google apps in their everyday life.

Fret not though, there are actually multiple ways to install Google Play into your Huawei devices, if it doesnt come with it!

Note: This method has been tested on 1 Mate 30 and Mate 30 Pro each, both managed to install with no issues. It may or may not work for you.

1st Method Using Chat Partner
1. Find the 'Chat Partner' APK online, Download, install & start the app.
2. You'll be prompted to log in, look below and there is a button that says 'Detect Device'. The app will then scan your device and prompt you that there are no google apps installed. Select 'Repair Now' and select 'Activate' after that, and the app will install Google Play Store for you.
3. Restart your phone(Important Step!)
4. Log in to the installed Google Play Store with a Google account and install the needed Google apps via the Play Store!
5. Uninstall Chat Partner as it does not have any use anymore, but do keep the APK just in case.

Congratulations, your Huawei device now have Google Play Store installed!

2nd Method Using Google Installer
1. Find the 'Google Installer 3.0' APK online, Download, install & start the app.
2. Enable installation of apps from Unknown Sources (Setting > Security & Privacy > More Settings > Enable "Download apps from external sources".
3. Tap "OK" on your phone when prompted with a notification that says "Using apps from unknown sources will leave your device and personal data more vulnerable to security threats".
4. Tap "Install" on the app and it will start installing Google apps including Google Play Store. Do have patience while it installs.
5. Launch Google Play Store when shortcut is created on your home screen.

Congratulations, your Huawei device now have Google Framework installed!


Note: If your Google Play Store prompts you with a "Device is not Play Protect certified" error, please try the procedure below.

1. Make sure your phone is confirmed not certified by opening Google Play Store, press on the hamburger menu, tap on 'Settings' and scroll all the way down till you see 'Play Protect Certification' and it should say 'Device is not certified'.
2. If you are still able to access the Google Play Store, install the 'Device ID' app, if not you can download the APK and sideload it to your device.
3. Run 'Device ID' app and look for 'Google Service Framework(GSF)' and copy the 16 digit ID.
4. Go to Google’s Device Registration page and register using the 16 digit ID that you copied in step 3.
5. Restart phone and wait a few minutes.
6. This should register your device with google and will no longer prompt "Device is not Play Protect certified" error.

The above methods may or may not work for some, but it is better than not trying!

All the best to installing Google onto your Huawei Devices! 

Installing Google Play Store in China MIUI ROMs

In this post, I am going to share the best method to install Google Play Store on your Xiaomi devices with China MIUI ROM!

1. Find the 'GetApps' Mi App store and search 'google' on the search bar at the top. Scroll to the bottom and click on the last icon circled in red. Next, press the 'Get' icon next to the google installer circled in red.

Now that you got the Google installer app in your Xiaomi device, time to install it!

2. Open the app and press on the big blue round button below, the app will start downloading the Google Service Framework (GSF). 

 3. The app will prompt you that you need to enable unknown sources, please enable it if not this process will not run smoothly. This is a very important step.

4. It will start downloading Google Account Manager, Google Play Services, Google Calendar Sync, Google Contact Sync apps.
Note: You will have to click install manually for every app in the Google installer when prompted.

5. Once Google Play Store is installed, log in to the Play Store using your Google Account and Enjoy Google Play Store!


If your Google Contact Sync and Google Calendar Sync don't work?
There is a simple fix to it by setting the apps with the correct permission.
you'll need to go to Settings -> Installed Apps, search 'Google' in the search bar. 
You'll see 'Google Contact Sync', 'Google Calendar Sync' and 'Google Play Services' in the list.

Follow the pictures below and you're all good to go!

I hope this tutorial helped you! Do feel free to comment below if you met with any errors or if you have any questions!

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Realme XT

Here I have on hand, the realme XT!

For those who don't know, realme is actually the sub-brand of OPPO, just like how Redmi is the sub-brand of Xiaomi.

On the realme XT, you'll find a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED screen coupled with Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. The storage is also expandable up to 256GB using a MicroSD card. The front screen and the 3D hyperbola glass curveback of the realme XT is also protected by Corning® Gorilla Glass® 5! The realme XT also has both in-display fingerprint and face recognition security features.

3D Hyperbola Glass Curveback

The realme XT’s quad camera consists of the primary 64MP camera, a secondary 8MP ultra wide angle camera, a 2MP macro camera for close-up shots and a 2MP depth sensor. The front uses a single 16MP f/2.0 selfie camera located at the top of its dew-drop display.

In the day, the 64MP camera and wide angle camera is nothing but amazing, although once you go above 5x zoom, the quality of the photo goes southwards and the details of the photos are not preserved very well, but honestly, what are the chances that you'll use up to 10x zoom?

119 degree Wide angle

1x Zoom

5x Zoom

10x Zoom

Indoor wise, you can actually see that the realme XT's cameras actually performs quite well. Even the photo that was taken using 'Portrait Mode' turns out sharp with tasteful bokeh.

119 Degree Wide Angle

1x Zoom

Portrait Mode

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 makes the realme XT's everyday usage a breeze. Although not as fast as the OPPO Reno 2 which uses the Snapdragon 730G, playing games like Call Of Duty Mobile, Maplestory M, with highest settings are all not an issue to the realme XT.

With a 4,000mAh battery, the realme XT will be able to last you a full day of usage. Don't worry if the phone battery's is fully drained after a full day of gaming as the realme XT comes with OPPO's VOOC 3.0, which actually promises a charge from flat to 52% in 30 minutes!

Overall, at the price point of the realme XT, the phone deliver what it claims and is more than enough for everyday usage even with half a day of gaming!

Thank you realme Singapore for sending me this awesome realme XT!

OPPO Reno 2

So, I had the chance to play with the OPPO Reno 2 for nearly a month and I brought it out of Singapore and headed to Bangkok with the phone!

First look & impression:
When I received the phone, I was mesmerized by the color of the phone, which was known as the ‘Sunset Pink’ and it is by far the nicest color I’ve seen on any OPPO phones.

Looking at the OPPO Reno 2, the phone comes in a full 6.5 inches AMOLED ‘Corning® Gorilla Glass® 6’ screen. Yes you’re reading it right, no notch at all! The 16MP front camera actually pops up from the top, but instead of the usual straight pop up camera, it actually swivels up 11 degrees from the top right of the phone!

The fingerprint reader is actually concealed under the screen and it’s actually accurate! Once you get the hang of it you’ll unlock the phone in no time.

Back of the OPPO Reno 2

Turning the OPPO Reno 2 to its back, the first thing you’ll notice is the 48MP Quad Camera setup that the phone comes with.

The OPPO Reno 2 comes with 4000 mAh Battery and is VOOC Flash Charge: 3.0 enabled, which means charging the phone from 1% to 50% will take less than 30 minutes!

The OPPO Reno 2 utilizing the gaming optimized Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G, providing 15% faster GPU rendering than the Snapdragon 730. So I decided to download Call Of Duty Mobile and brought it up to the highest setting available and i was surprised at how well and smooth the gameplay was!

Using it on an everyday basis in Bangkok, I actually utilized the camera more than I actually thought I would. Take a look at the pictures below.

Sharp picture taken both day and night by the OPPO Reno 2’s Wide Angle Mode

Sunset taken on the OPPO Reno 2!

As everyone knows, OPPO Reno 2’s main selling point is actually their 48MP quad camera and their photography technology, so functions such as the 20x zoom, ‘Wide angle’ mode, ‘Ultra Dark’ mode, Portrait mode 2.0 and the pop-up selfie camera with bokeh effect video are all available in the phone, but OPPO is actually offering something better in their video mode, which is called the ‘Ultra Steady’ video mode!

When that function is on, magic actually happens! The ‘Ultra Steady’ function actually acts like a gimbal with the help of the OIS and EIS in the camera lens and removes all unintended shakes or vibrations and smoothens out any quick actions when you pan with your subject!

Overall, OPPO Reno 2 really deserve the compliments!
Thank you OPPO for the Reno 2 experience!

If you have any questions regarding the phone, feel free to email me!