Google said that some Huawei users will no longer be able to send messages to Android devices. The main reason behind this issue is the software giant's major changes on its Messages app.
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 03: People arrive to attend the Huawei keynote address at the IFA 2020 Special Edition consumer electronics and appliances trade fair on the fair's opening day on September 03, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The fair is taking place despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, albeit in a reduced form and without personal access for the general public. The IFA 2020 Special Edition will take place from September 3-5.
According to Express UK, the sudden update will leave some smartphone owners unable to communicate via the popular messaging service. The tech giant company announced that uncertified mobile phones will no longer be able to use Google Messages from March.
These smartphones will also be blocked from downloading and using Google Messages. When that happens, it will be a major issue for millions of Android users.
Huawei users that will be affected
The latest Huawei devices are included to those that will be singled out by the upcoming ban. This means that Huawei users are the ones that will likely cause the biggest disruption.
BERLIN, GERMANY - SEPTEMBER 03: People arrive to attend the Huawei keynote address at the IFA 2020 Special Edition consumer electronics and appliances trade fair on the fair's opening day on September 03, 2020 in Berlin, Germany. The fair is taking place despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, albeit in a reduced form and without personal access for the general public. The IFA 2020 Special Edition will take place from September 3-5.
These smartphones will be blocked from using Google Messages to contact their friends and family, as well as participate in Group Chats. As of the moment, Huawei is still included in the United States trade blacklist. This means that Huawei smartphones are still considered uncertified, especially the latest flagships.
What's annoying about this is that these smartphones will also not be able to access any Google software. This means that Huawei users will soon be unable to use Google Play Store.
Huawei's Mate 40 Pro and P40 Pro are included in the unlucky Huawei devices since they are no longer shipped with the required security permissions from Google.
If you are thinking to install Google Messages before the actual plan, think again. Why? Because it will not work 100% since pre-installed Google Messages apps will also receive an error when you try to access them in March.
What you need to do
If you ever try to install Google Messages before the ban, the app will automatically receive an error. However, there are still some tricks you can do;
Technobaboy reported that the first thing you need to do is check if your device is uncertified. You can do this by going to the Play Store app. Go to the Settings section and look for the Play Protection Certificate.
After that, you need to get your Device ID. This is a 16-digit alphanumeric ID which you will need to certify your device with Google. Once you have it, all you need to do is use that ID and register to Google's Device Registration.
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Written by: Giuliano de Leon.
