[Beta recruitment] Here’s official list of Huawei smartphones that may get Android 10 (codename Q)

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Due to the Huawei’s ban in the US, the tech company’s future collaborations with Android are completely ambiguous at least for the time being. But the Chinese OEM doesn’t seem to be giving up anytime soon. Amidst all turmoil, Huawei’s official UK blog has now quashed all rumors.

Soon after the ban, Huawei confirmed the company will deliver firmware updates to as many phones as possible with in the three months of granted extension. And they did work aggressively bringing Android Pie-based EMUI 9 to devices like P20 lite, Mate 20 lite, Y9 (2019), P Smart and more.

While many devices still await EMUI 9/Android 9, Huawei has now shared an official list of their phones that will most likely get to taste the newest Android dessert in serving, Android Q.

Huawei phones to get Android Q

The company says Mate 20 Pro has been approved for Android Q, and a beta developer program for Android Q has already been started on the device.

Other phones the OEM plans to upgrade to Android Q that are yet to get approved includes – Huawei P30, P30 Pro, P30 lite, P20, P20 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 20 RS, P Smart 2019, P Smart+ 2019, P Smart Z, Mate 20, Mate 20 X, Mate 20 X (5G), Mate 10 Pro, Porsche Design Mate 10 & Mate 10.

What about updates?

The OEM says, Huawei smartphones and tablets will continue to receive the “ongoing security and software updates.” Coming to how are they going to manage it without Google after their three months of extension in the US are exhausted, well they say Android won’t be uninstalled just like that.

Android will not be automatically uninstalled from Huawei smartphones and tablets. We continue to work closely with our partners to ensure our consumers can always enjoy the best possible experience.

They also add, the phones/tablets will not offer reduced functionality, rather they’ll “continue to function as they currently do.” The company says even if you reset your phone/tablet, you won’t lose access to Android services and Google apps. They can still be downloaded and used normally.

What about popular apps?

Huawei says their smartphone and tablet users can continue to download and use popular apps like WhatsApp, Facebook and Instagram. In fact, going by a recent coverage by Forbes, Huawei will offer a full refund if apps like Facebook and Google don’t work on their phones.

But this offer is limited to Huawei phones in the Philippines region only.

What about device’s warranty?

The OEM says nothing has changed and they’ll continue to provide the after-sale service just like before. In addition, the company says they ain’t going anywhere, and will continue selling smartphones.

To sum it up, the company has said a lot, but how are going to accomplish all that, well that only time will tell. And we all will be waiting to see that. What’s your opinion about all that has been discussed in this article? Drop a comment and share with us.

At the recent Huawei Developer Conference, the OEM officially confirmed EMUI 10/Android Q for Huawei P30, P30 Pro, Mate 20, Mate 20 Pro, Mate 20 Porsche Design, Mate 20 Lite, P Smart/+ 2019, P Smart Z, Mate 20 X, Mate 20X 5G, P20, P20 Pro, Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Mate 10 Porsche Design, Honor 20, Honor 20 Pro, Honor 20 Lite, Honor View 20, Honor 10, Honor 10 Lite & Honor 8X.

NOTE: All this info came from Huawei’s official UK blog, and here’s the link to the original post for those of you who wish to take a look. Recently, a purported list of Huawei devices to get EMUI 9/9.1 also came to light. For more Huawei related news and stories, interested readers may head here.

Huawei has opened up the public beta testing of Android 10 based EMUI 10 update for Huawei P30 and P30 Pro in China. Read on to know more.

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