The Huawei P40 series comes with pre-installed Android 10 AOSP (Android Open Source Project) with EMUI 10.1. It sits within Huawei Mobile Services (HMS), an ecosystem for apps which runs the same Android Open Source Project as Google Mobile Services (GMS).

Both HMS and GMS are running Android Open Source Project (Android system) and they both support Android apps. However, some Android apps that require Google support may not work properly on the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) platform.

Huawei is working with global app developers to continuously improve the Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) platform and offer a premium user experience.

Huawei recommend that your transfer most of your existing apps via the Phone Clone app from your current phone to your new Huawei device.

If you can’t find the app you’re looking for in the Huawei AppGallery, you’ll most likely be able to download it from a third-party app market.

We advise caution when downloading apps from unknown sources or third-party app stores, as you could end up with a harmful file on your device.

The following apps can be downloaded from the app’s desktop website.

• Facebook
• WhatsApp

For apps like Gmail or YouTube, you’ll need to use the web browser version.

Huawei recommend that you transfer most of your existing apps via the Phone Clone app from your current handset to your new Huawei device.

Huawei AppGallery offers a large number of popular apps, including Depop, TikTok, and Microsoft Office. It also includes download links for apps such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

If you can’t find the app you’re looking for in the Huawei AppGallery, you’ll most likely be able to download them from a third-party app market.

We advise caution when downloading apps from unknown sources or third-party app stores, as you could end up with a harmful file on your device.

For apps such as Gmail or YouTube you can use the browser version.

Yes, you’re able to download apps from elsewhere on the web. All app downloads will be scanned by Huawei’s built-in virus scanner, but Huawei recommend that you use the AppGallery to download apps.

We advise caution when downloading apps from unknown sources or third-party app stores, as you could end up with a harmful file on your device.

Apps downloaded via the Huawei AppGallery receive automatic updates from the app providers.

The P40 Pro 5G does not have GMS pre-installed. Users will have access to the apps in the Huawei AppGallery which is pre-installed on Huawei smartphones or from third-party app stores.

We advise caution when downloading apps from unknown sources or third-party app stores, as you could end up with a harmful file on your device.

Yes – the Phone Clone app, which is available on the AppGallery, can be used to migrate most of your data, including photos, contacts and calendar entries. The Phone Clone app is also available to download on iOS and Android.

Huawei will continue to provide security updates to protect your device. The AppGallery features a four-layer detection mechanism to ensure that apps featured on the platform are safe to download and use.

Yes – use the Huawei browser to open the home page of Google Search, and you can browse using Google, as you normally would.

Yes – the P40 Pro 5G supports in-app purchases (IAP), so you can make payments as you normally would with your bank card and mobile phone billing. Please note that Google Pay is not supported.

Google Pay and banking apps are currently not supported. Huawei Pay is being developed, but will not be available until the major Irish banks sign up.