HarmonyOS displays a message when installing Google Chrome: “Google Play apps cannot be installed on non-Android devices”.

In the HarmonyOS system, Google Chrome is required due to work needs. However, when installing it, the following message appears: “Google Play apps cannot be installed on non-Android devices. Please try accessing the app store recommended for your device, as shown below”. How can this problem be solved?

Solution

If you cannot find Google Chrome in the Huawei AppGallery, the only option is to download the installation package from a reliable external website and install it directly. To do this, you must first disable Pure Mode. It has been verified that the Android version of Google Chrome works correctly on the HarmonyOS system.

Explanation

The appearance of this message clearly indicates that HarmonyOS is not an Android device, confirming that the underlying technology of HarmonyOS is not based on Android. Currently, to install software on the HarmonyOS system, it is recommended to search for and install it first in the AppGallery. If the application is not available in the AppGallery, then consider downloading and installing it from external sources.

Can HarmonyOS use Google Play?

Yes, HarmonyOS can use Google Play. The HarmonyOS system can not only download and install Google Play, but also does so without the need for root permissions. You can download it from the AppGallery on your phone or from the official website. Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system was officially launched on August 9, 2019 at the Huawei Developer Conference in Dongguan. It is a new distributed operating system designed for all scenarios, creating a world of interconnected virtual super terminals, connecting people, devices and scenarios in an organic way. It allows consumers to quickly discover and connect smart devices in different scenarios of their daily lives, share resources and use the right device to provide the best experience in each scenario.

Is the HarmonyOS system compatible with the Google framework?

In short: yes.

HarmonyOS is compatible with the Android framework. Google Play has been installed on HarmonyOS and apps can be installed without problems, without the need for root permissions. In the future, even if Huawei phones cannot officially include Google apps in the international market, there will still be solutions, unless Google releases a system update that specifically blocks HarmonyOS.

HarmonyOS

Huawei’s HarmonyOS operating system is a new distributed operating system designed for all scenarios. It creates a world of interconnected virtual super terminals, connecting people, devices and scenarios in an organic way. It allows consumers to quickly discover and connect smart devices in different scenarios of their daily lives, share resources and use the right device to provide the best experience in each scenario.

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