steven36 Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Facebook Inc is no longer allowing pre-installation of its apps on Huawei phones, the latest blow for the Chinese tech giant as it struggles to keep its business afloat in the face of a U.S. ban on its purchase of American parts and software. Customers who already have Huawei phones will still be able to use its apps and receive updates, Facebook told Reuters. But new Huawei phones will no longer be able to have Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram apps pre-installed. Smartphone vendors often enter business deals to pre-install popular apps such as Facebook. Apps including Twitter and Booking.com also come pre-installed on Huawei phones in many markets. Twitter Inc declined to comment and Booking Holdings did not respond to a request. The move by Facebook dampens the sales outlook for Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, whose smartphone business became its biggest revenue generator last year, powered by strong growth in Europe and Asia. Huawei declined to comment. Alphabet Inc’s Google said earlier that it would no longer provide Android software for Huawei phones after a 90-day reprieve granted by the U.S. government expires in August. But Google’s Playstore and all Google apps will still be available for current models of Huawei phones including those which have not yet shipped or even been built. The Facebook ban, by contrast, applies to any Huawei phone that has not yet left the factory, according to a person familiar with the matter. Facebook declined to comment on when the suspension took place. In May, Washington banned U.S. companies from supplying technology to Huawei, part of a long-running campaign against the company. The United States alleges that Huawei is too close to the Chinese government and that its telecom network gear and other products could be a conduit for espionage, which Huawei denies. Buyers of current Huawei phone models that do not have Facebook pre-installed would still be able to download it from the Google Playstore. Future versions of Huawei phones, however, will not have access to the Google Playstore and its apps unless the U.S. government changes course. Huawei has said it was prepared for the U.S. action and vowed to work around any disruptions. But some customers at stores in Europe and Asia have told Reuters that they are reluctant to buy Huawei phones in the face of uncertainties, and analysts expect a dramatic drop in Huawei smartphone sales. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp68terr Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, steven36 said: Facebook Inc is no longer allowing pre-installation of its apps on Huawei phones = less bloatware on Huawei phones. 1 hour ago, steven36 said: Buyers of current Huawei phone models that do not have Facebook pre-installed would still be able to download it from the Google Playstore. Future versions of Huawei phones, however, will not have access to the Google Playstore and its apps unless the U.S. government changes course. Those looking for facebook app can still get it outside of the playstore. So what is the point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 37 minutes ago, mp68terr said: Those looking for facebook app can still get it outside of the playstore. So what is the point? Only you will be able to get it or anything from the Playstore on Huawei phones. up until August 19th if the U.S. Commerce Department don't extend it again that's the deadline. The point is Facebook or Google is not liable if you download it from a warez or 3rd party apk site . https://www.phonearena.com/news/Google-reverses-Huawei-ban-for-90-days_id116201 Another thing many Android apps require Google services to run and they wont work without it regardless of were you got it from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mp68terr Posted June 7, 2019 Share Posted June 7, 2019 19 minutes ago, steven36 said: The point is Facebook or Google is not liable if you download it from a warez or 3rd party apk site. Using swipe from time to time instead of fb app, and no google service on my phone anymore. Working fine so far with apps from 3rd party sites (not warez), not on a Huawei phone though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven36 Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 41 minutes ago, mp68terr said: Using swipe from time to time instead of fb app, and no google service on my phone anymore. Working fine so far with apps from 3rd party sites (not warez), not on a Huawei phone though Well others like Snapchat require Google Playstore and that make no sense why would you remove Googlestore for privacy and be using Facebook app? Facebook's data debacle is a wake-up call for Android users https://www.computerworld.com/article/3268014/facebook-data-debacle-android.html People should rejoice there no longer allowing it ! someone like me who don't use anything closed source much on Linux I could just use Android with open source apps . From what i read apk are like Kodi addons you can unpack the apk and read the manifest.xml and see what is required to run and/or install it. Been awhile since i tested any apks i use to mess with them in a Android emulator but i didn't like all the ads and crap they have so i stop testing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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