Huawei confirms Android Q support for its latest devices
Huawei has announced that all its recently released devices will receiveAndroid Qsupport.
In atweetdirectly addressed to its UK customers, the company confirmed Google’s upcoming software and security patches will be available in full on its latest phones.
In an associatedblog post, Huawei dispelled some of the most common myths surrounding its immediate future. In addition to this announcement, it confirmed that US-based apps such as Facebook and Instagram will still be available, as well as there being no changes to the existing warranty agreements.
Devices confirmed to be receiving updates include Huawei’s flagshipP30andMate 20series, alongside budget options such as theP Smart 2019. Support will stretch back as far as 2017’sMate 10series.
An internal trusted source has also confirmed that the Honor 20 Series will also continue to receive updates. The Huawei sub-brand will hope its handsets from the past year will still be supported.
Many users were concerned about the future of their phones in the wake of Huawei’s addition to the blacklist of companies prohibited from trading in the US. If this ruling stands, Huawei will only have access to the stripped-back open source version of Android, leading the company to step up work on itsown operating system.
The company’sMate Xfoldable phone has already been delayed until at least autumn and the upcomingMate 30is still shrouded in uncertainty.
Huawei’s future beyond August remains unclear, yet current users have at least been afforded the peace of mind that their current devices will not be affected.
The full list of Huawei devices confirmed to be receivingAndroid Qsupport is as follows:
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.
