Following the recent reports that Huawei will be denied access to several Google services, the Chinese smartphone maker has issued a statement on the matter. Huawei assures that users will continue to receive security updates and after sales services for its existing Huawei and Honor devices. This include devices that have been sold or are in stock worldwide.
Below is Huawei’s statement in full:
Huawei has made substantial contributions to the development and growth of Android around the world. As one of Android’s key global partners, we have worked closely with their open-source platform to develop an ecosystem that has benefitted both users and the industry.
Huawei will continue to provide security updates and after sales services to all existing Huawei and Honor smartphone and tablet products covering those have been sold or still in stock globally.
We will continue to build a safe and sustainable software ecosystem, in order to provide the best experience for all users globally
A few hours ago, Android has tweeted that existing Huawei devices will be able to utilise existing services like Google Play as well as security from Google Play Protect.
For Huawei users' questions regarding our steps to comply w/ the recent US government actions: We assure you while we are complying with all US gov't requirements, services like Google Play & security from Google Play Protect will keep functioning on your existing Huawei device.
— Android (@Android) May 20, 2019
If you’re using an existing Huawei device, there shouldn’t be any impact on your usage at the moment. This includes access to Google Play and other services such as Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps and etc.