The Huawei P40 Pro remains a photography beast (that periscope lens still holds up!) and a hardware masterpiece. But its Achilles’ heel has always been the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS). While Huawei’s HarmonyOS/EMUI works, using it without GMS feels like owning a sports car with square wheels.
| You should buy a P40 Pro for microG if... | Avoid this setup if... | | :--- | :--- | | You want flagship hardware for <$400 used | You rely on Google Pay daily | | You hate Google’s data collection | You play heavy games with IAPs | | You need push notifications without Play Services | You use Android Auto in your car | | You are a tinkerer who likes open source | You want a "set it and forget it" phone | huawei p40 pro microg
Once setup is complete, disable "Google SafetyNet" check in microG settings. It won’t pass anyway, and disabling it prevents constant failed API calls that waste battery. Have you tried microG on your Huawei? Share your experience below. The Huawei P40 Pro remains a photography beast