Google pulls Huawei’s Android license, forcing it to use open source version

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&gt;That also means Huawei will only be able to push security updates for Android once they’re made available in AOSP, assuming the company uses its own update system. It’s not clear yet how this will affect the full range of Android integrations that Huawei depends on, but we will update this story when we receive additional clarification about the impacts of Google’s decision.<p>Do I understand that right, existing android phones will be cut from their current update mechanism? This is absolutely unbelievable on Googles part.

As much as I distrust Huawei, this is one of the main reasons why I don&#x27;t like Android and iOS security models.<p>That is, imagine if an update in the Linux kernel meant that Debian wouldn&#x27;t install on Thinkpads. Would we be OK with that?<p>Conversely, consider all the outrage about Secure Boot initially not working for Linux distros. And then requiring Microsoft approval, and the use of closed-source software.<p>Edit: And yes, this is just Google complying with US law. However, without Google&#x27;s power to discriminate against Huawei phones, that would be moot.

This actually makes me consider buying Huawei. Using open source version sounds great!

This is very good news for the android ecosystem. Having a variety of stores and services can only be good for the users.

Nobody in China can use play store or Google services. There are many local equivalents of them all

Let’s hope Huawei develops an alternative to Play Store or even OS.

Will they have enough time to build their own operating system?