1st time in my life i felt pity for those pre order buyers

Damn who on earth would keep two mate series phone, with the proof of purchase some more. BTW I notice the gift is only for m30pro. How bout regular m30 non pro version? Anyone knows?

honest i don't own any huawei phone but i'm very sure HUAWEI after sales service is BAD.
Because of mate 30, i join fb huawei group, today i complaint why huawei offer free gift and warranty exclusive with such condition.
now they kick me out from that group.

Lol.. Many die hard fans there..

With or without google..
Miui is better for old timer.. Bcoz its CHEAP...
I get redmi note 4 for my mum.. And its still doing good and smooth... Thinking bout to upgrade to redmi note 8 for her..

Mate present business series smartphone. Without Google services mean without good software to do daily business stuff. Without it, they shouldn't call as mate series.

I found price slightly increase alot. Maybe I still using M20x

Alternative apps:

Chrome: Firefox. You still lose tab sync from Chrome on desktop, but you may use Google browsing history. Or just ditch Chrome & use Firefox on desktop.

Gmail: Outlook works well with Gmail accounts.

Youtube: Not sure how well 3rd party apps work with Youtube. Otherwise use Youtube on browser.

Maps: Waze, or use Maps in browser.

Playstore: Huawei's own App Gallery.

Drive/Photos: I don't use both, and I think people seldom use these too.

Those are stupid die hard fans lol, which don't relate to their after sales service, I would say their service isn't bad at all but not that great either...

Chrome: Huawei has their own browser, so it should be fine unless you wanna download others for some reason

Gmail: Huawei has their own email app as well, and it works fine with Gmail AFAIK

Maps: Waze or maybe Huawei Maps (if it's already available)

Play Store: Obviously App Gallery

Drive/Photos: Not a big deal unless you really rely on Google's cloud services

Or maybe can sideload apk for those apps (not Google ones) that are unavailable, if it's usable of course

currently using P20 pro, and connecting company email using Microsoft Outlook app and Microsoft intune company portal for security.
Not sure, Mate30 pro able to support the Microsoft outlook and intune company portal? If not, hard for me to change to Mate 30 pro

Outlook for Android can be used on any phone. I think Outlook for Android does support MDM/Intune to some extent eg remote wipe but not sure. Better ask Microsoft.

After 2 months la... Lol

Not die hard..I would day is gila fans...

How about those banking app?
And those small small app or games that we link with Google play..

Basically you if have no Google Play installed, you are doomed.
So, where to install WhatsApp, WeChat?

Go to their official website, then download the APK, then transfer the APK onto the phone, then install it? And repeat the cycle whenever you wanted to update the app?

Oops no, too much troubles.

Bye bye Huawei. Good luck! Huawei will be gone in 2 years like Sony

Not at all, now google add these devices to SafetyNet ban list, this even you manage to install the apps but still these apps not able to run. bye bye mate 30...

Your stated problem only the surface.

Instead many ppl dont know, actually many apps require Google play service (not playstore) to run, example lazada my apps

Google play service is the phone login identity service which use by many apps to identify your google account

That would depend on Huawei. Or download APKs directly from banks/developers.

nope, if not certified by google, most probably not able to use. only if Bank willing to work with Huashit HMS to develop new apk.

nope, if not certified by google, most probably not able to use. only if Bank willing to work with Huashit HMS to develop new apk.