Huawei P40 Pro Microg < Editor's Choice >

The Huawei P40 Pro remains a photography beast (that periscope lens still holds up!) and a hardware masterpiece. But its Achilles’ heel has always been the lack of Google Mobile Services (GMS). While Huawei’s HarmonyOS/EMUI works, using it without GMS feels like owning a sports car with square wheels.

Battery Life. Because microG isn’t constantly phoning home with telemetry or waking up your GPS, the P40 Pro’s 4200mAh battery lasts longer than a native Google Pixel. Expect 2 full days of moderate use. huawei p40 pro microg

| You should buy a P40 Pro for microG if... | Avoid this setup if... | | :--- | :--- | | You want flagship hardware for <$400 used | You rely on Google Pay daily | | You hate Google’s data collection | You play heavy games with IAPs | | You need push notifications without Play Services | You use Android Auto in your car | | You are a tinkerer who likes open source | You want a "set it and forget it" phone | The Huawei P40 Pro remains a photography beast

The Huawei P40 Pro + microG is the best de-Googled flagship you can buy. It beats the Pixel experience for privacy because microG strips out the tracking. For $300-350 used, you get a 4K display, an incredible camera, and no Google spyware—unless you explicitly turn it on. Battery Life

Once setup is complete, disable "Google SafetyNet" check in microG settings. It won’t pass anyway, and disabling it prevents constant failed API calls that waste battery. Have you tried microG on your Huawei? Share your experience below.

Enter – an open-source, reverse-engineered replacement for GMS that works without Google's code bloat or tracking.

The Huawei P40 Pro in 2024/2025: Why microG is the Ultimate Fix for a Flagship Orphan