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We’re all in some ways connected to Google. Especially if you’re an Android phone user, it’s no surprise that you’re likely dependent on many of the apps from the Google App Store; a key tool in the Android Operating System (OS) that powers thousands of smartphone models.
But like another tech company with a certain fruit name, HUAWEI’s fresh smartphones do not use Google Mobile Services (GMS). That means no direct access to the millions of user applications (apps) available for Android OS.
“So we have to forget about HUAWEI? Definitely not and no worries on your part!”
With HUAWEI’s long-standing experience in the tech industry, they’ve created a wave of churning out innovative and smart devices. And we (as well as many other tech reviewers and experts) can assure you that your life will stay complete just like before.
Today, we’ll go through with you how to enjoy phones like the latest HUAWEI nova 9 running on HUAWEI Mobile Services. You’ll 100% be able to enjoy an excellent app experience via HUAWEI AppGallery and Petal Search where your favourite apps can be easily downloaded.
Watch our video editor (Umar) break it down to you on using the HUAWEI nova 8i without Google!
Downloading Apps Using Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)
Since its successful launch in 2018, you can get all of your necessary mobile apps just like other OSes with HMS. It powers two important services: AppGallery and PetalSearch.
1. AppGallery
This is the app store for HUAWEI devices. As of date, it has millions of apps from over 4.5 million registered developers that are constantly bringing in new apps and functions to the platform.
Today, AppGallery is one of the top 3 app marketplaces globally. It’s available in more than 170 countries and regions with over 550 million monthly active users. So, you can definitely get all the applications you want on phones like the HUAWEI nova 9.
2. Petal Search
If for some reason, you really want an app from other OSes, you can use Petal Search.
Petal Search is an AI-powered mobile search engine that easily lets you find anything online. You can search the news and nearby services.
What’s unique about PetalSearch is that it is also a gateway to download millions of apps from official websites or 3rd party marketplace. The search results on Petal Search are from the HUAWEI AppGallery and trusted official third-party stores.
Switching from iOS/Android to HUAWEI
You might be wondering if it’s possible to transfer data from iOS or Android to HUAWEI devices. The answer is “YES!”
HUAWEI has support for a nifty app called “Phone Clone” which makes it terribly easy to transfer your info from other phone OS. Read on for our simple guide to doing this safely.
How to import your iOS/Android phone to HUAWEI devices:
- Download the “Phone Clone” App on your new HUAWEI device.
- Set up as “New Device”.
- On your old iOS/Android device, download “Phone Clone” and set it up as necessary.
- With the HUAWEI device, choose “Import from another device” under “Data Import”.
- Once the HUAWEI device’s QR code is shown, use the old iOS/Android device to scan it.
- Wait for the transfer to complete.
- Enjoy your fully-equipped HUAWEI device!
What Applications Can You Download on The New HUAWEI nova 9?
Now that you are clear on how to get apps, it’s time to see how you can enjoy phones like the HUAWEI nova 9 with the AppGallery. The following are also some popular apps that you can easily download.
Social Media
One of the backbones of a smartphone’s popularity is its camera setup. Without a good camera system, users tend to compromise their cameras' quality with apps.
Thanks to one of HUAWEI’s latest photography innovations, the nova 9 will come with a powerful 50 MP Ultra Vision Camera System to offer exceptional camera performance and capture real-life images. This is alongside the nova 9’s 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle Camera, a 2MP Depth Camera and a Macro Camera that enables close capture of up to 4cm.
Once you are done with capturing the perfect picture, you can easily share it to your social circle. Lots of social media and communication applications can be easily found in AppGallery as well as Petal Search.
Top AppGallery Social Media Apps:
- LINE
- Facebook Messenger
- Viber
- TikTok
Online Shopping
Who can forget about online shopping? It is becoming such a big point in our lives now especially since most brick and mortar stores have an online presence.
With the HUAWEI nova 9’s 6.57-inch OLED curved screen display and 175g lightweight body, you can shop to your heart’s content without hurting your eyes. Not forgetting; with its smooth curved glass design with functional buttons at the sides, you can navigate around the phone easily.
Top AppGallery Shopping Apps:
- Lazada
- Shopee
- Zalora
- Mudah.my
- Shein
- Senheng
- Watsons
- Shopback
Cash Payments and Food Delivery Services
Speaking of online shopping, you can also easily handle your bank payments and food online delivery services. Whether you’re completing a QR payment or ordering a ride-hailing service, the HUAWEI nova 9 will have no problem supporting the necessary apps you’ll need on a daily basis.
Top AppGallery Service Apps:
- Maybank 2U
- Touch’n Go
- GrabPay
- Fave
- Shopeepay
Gaming
Is it a smartphone if you can’t play at least some games? Luckily, you can easily look for and download the many games found on AppGallery as well as Petal Search.
In fact, besides its fluid 6.57-inch OLED curved screen display, the HUAWEI nova 9 offers up to 120Hz refresh rate display quality to satisfy your everyday usage.
Depending on your intended use, you can switch the screen between 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate. 60Hz would be perfect for everyday social media scrolling and TV streaming while the 120Hz is great for gaming. This allows you to balance fluid visuals while prolonging battery life on the HUAWEI nova 9.
The nova 9 and other HUAWEI devices are also great for gaming due to the smooth and lighter OS that powers the devices. This coupled with Graphene & VC Liquid cooling technology, nova 9 ensures a smooth gaming experience without overheating. The graphene heat dissipation technology works by detecting warmth and will immediately cool down the device, balancing its temperature.
Top AppGallery Games:
- Mobile Legends
- Free Fire
- Lords mobile
- Ragnarok X
- Gardenscapes
Entertainment & TV Streaming
Finally, when you want to unwind to your favourite TV dramas or movies, just sit back and relax with your HUAWEI devices. On AppGallery, you can quickly search up and download your favourite streaming apps.
In the middle of streaming your show and it reaches a climax but your phone goes out of battery? We understand, that’s such a killer mood!
Not to fear; enjoy your shows as soon as possible with the HUAWEI Supercharge technology. For devices that have it like the HUAWEI nova 9, you get to enjoy a very fast-charge 66w capability. How fast is fast? As fast as 38 minutes for the HUAWEI nova 9!
Top AppGallery ENtertainment Apps:
- Netflix
- Astro Go
- YouTube
- VIU
- YouTube
- Tiktok
- iflix
- JOOX
Downloading Google Apps with Petal Search
All of the apps we’ve listed so far are available on the HUAWEI AppGallery. But one can never have enough apps to explore, huh?
The beauty of HMS is that you get Petal Search too. Unlike other OSes, you can cross beyond and get 3rd party apps from them. Everything on Petal Search is from the HUAWEI AppGallery and trusted third-party stores, so you can freely enjoy your picks safely without compromising your phone’s security.
This means you can also get Google Chrome, Youtube, Google Meet and the likes of others too.
To easily access apps from Google:
- Download “Gspace” on HUAWEI AppGallery.
- Access all the Google apps on “Gspace”.
- Enjoy!
Once you understand how HUAWEI’s AppGallery works, you can easily breeze through the day with HUAWEI smartphones without needing to depend on Google Mobile Services. The brand’s technology is undoubted, always striving to bring the best for all users when it comes to both productivity and entertainment.
Order the HUAWEI nova 9
So, if you’re looking for an affordable, fashionable, and high-performance smartphone that’s complete with necessary daily apps, the HUAWEI nova 9 could be the one for you.
HUAWEI nova 9 is set to be one of the best vlogging smartphones this year, debuting with a beautiful display, innovative camera features, smooth performance, and an excellent app experience.
HUAWEI nova 9 Specifications & Details:
- 50MP Ultra Vision + 8MP Ultra-Wide Angle + 2MP Depth + Macro Camera
- 6.57-inch OLED Curved Screen Display + 120Hz refresh rate
- Lightweight 175g body
- Gaming - Graphene & VC Liquid cooling technology
You can learn more about the HUAWEI nova 9 on HUAWEIMobileMY Facebook or HUAWEI Official Website.
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