How to Get Apps from Google Play Store on a Huawei Device - A Step-by-Step Guide.

2 min. readlast update: 05.18.2026

Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get your apps on Huawei Devices

  1. Using Huawei AppGallery
  2. Using Google Playstore

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📱 How to Install Google Apps on Huawei Devices

 

You can easily install apps like Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Instagram, and more using AppGallery + GBox + microG.


✅ Step 1 – Open AppGallery

Open AppGallery on your Huawei device.


✅ Step 2 – Search for the App

Search for the app you want to install, for example:

  • YouTube

  • Google Maps

  • Instagram

  • Gmail


✅ Step 3 – Install the App

Tap Install.

If this is your first time, a pop-up message may appear.
Tap Install again to continue.


✅ Step 4 – Install microG Services

You will be prompted to install:

  • microG Services

  • microG Companion

These apps are required to enable Google app compatibility on Huawei devices.


✅ Step 5 – Grant Permissions

Allow all necessary permissions for the apps to work smoothly.

When prompted, select:
“Allow only while using the app.”


✅ Step 6 – Install via GBox

If you see the “Get” button instead of “Install”:

  1. Tap Get

  2. Download and install GBox

  3. Open GBox


✅ Step 7 – Sign in to GBox

Inside GBox:

  • Sign in to your Google account

  • Or create a new account

You will then be redirected to Google Play Store inside GBox.


✅ Step 8 – Install the App

Download your desired Google apps directly from the Play Store inside GBox.


🔄 How to Update Apps

  1. Open GBox

  2. Tap the red Update badge

  3. Tap Update All

Updates will continue in the background.


💡 Tip

If you cannot find an app:

  1. Search Google Play in AppGallery

  2. Open it through GBox

  3. Download any Google app from there.

 

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