The Official Huawei Mate 20/Mate 20 Pro Thread

Shady45 · 31 Mar 2019 at 14:30

How scratch resistant are these screens nowadays? Can't remember the last time I didn't use a screen protector. Always puts me off of curved screens

AndyCr15 · 31 Mar 2019 at 14:35

The problem as I understand it, as they become more shatter proof, they become more susceptible to scratches. So, A few years back they were less likely to scratch but more likely to shatter.

Personally I don't use screen protectors though and don't seem to get scratches.

skaif · 31 Mar 2019 at 15:10

I have a screen protector, bought it from Amazon. Its like a gel type self healing jobby. Will try and find the link later - the idfp works fine.

skaif · 4 May 2019 at 20:46

Anyone got 9.1 yet?

AndyCr15 · 7 May 2019 at 21:34

So... the Mate 20 Pro is on the list of devices that get the Q beta. (Not yet, I've looked already, maybe we need to give it a few days) How does this work? Will it be the Q beta but after Huawei have mucked about with it?

TallPaul_S · 7 May 2019 at 22:57

Looks like you need be a 'dev' (have released at least 1 google play app) in order to qualify - https://consumer.huawei.com/en/community/details/?topicId=6032&showBread=1

AndyCr15 · 8 May 2019 at 06:21

Hmm, well that's me... but I don't have an available project... This line sounds a little odd though -

Log in to the app with a HUAWEI ID registered by the Google Play Developer account’s e-mail and sign up for the Huawei Mate 20 Pro Developer project.

What does my Huawei ID have to do with it? I'm logged in with the email that is registered as a developer with Apps in the play store. Maybe I just need to wait a bit longer. The first download isn't until 11th May.

benparker · 8 May 2019 at 08:53

AndyCr15 said:
What does my Huawei ID have to do with it? I'm logged in with the email that is registered as a developer with Apps in the play store. Maybe I just need to wait a bit longer. The first download isn't until 11th May.

Mate 20 Pro versions supported outside of China:

LYA-L09 9.0.0.210(C432E10R1P16)
LYA-L09 9.0.0.238(C432E10R1P16)
LYA-L29 9.0.0.210(C432E10R1P16)
LYA-L29 9.0.0.238(C432E10R1P16)

More versions might be added during the project.

5. Supported countries: Italy, Belgium, Spain, Germany, France, Portugal, the Netherlands,Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Poland, Denmark, Romania, Sweden,Finland, Norway, Serbia, and Ukraine.

What version are you on?

AndyCr15 · 8 May 2019 at 20:01

Fairly sure it was this one - LYA-L09 9.0.0.210(C432E10R1P16). So if I use a VPN into one of those countries, maybe it will work? Nope... just tried with a French Connection...

Rimsy · 23 May 2019 at 09:42

Looks like the Mate 20 Pro has been removed from the Android Q beta list which is rather concerning.
Still seems to be conflicting info regarding android support of existing Huawei phones. Wonder where we stand regarding carriers / contracts or is it just too early to say?

skaif · 23 May 2019 at 10:41

Just got April security patch pushed to my Mate 20 pro this morning - I'm now on .238! Still no sign of 9.1 though

Bungee · 27 Jun 2019 at 08:51

9.1 is now out - goto the HiCare app and in the Updates section you should be able to opt in to the update. Once confirmed, just goto the normal Settings -> System Update section to update

skaif · 27 Jun 2019 at 12:32

Bungee said:
9.1 is now out - goto the HiCare app and in the Updates section you should be able to opt in to the update. Once confirmed, just goto the normal Settings -> System Update section to update

Thanks for the heads up!

TaKeN · 28 Jun 2019 at 09:36

Still worth buying the Mate 20 Pro? I'm looking at £33 per month, 24 month contract. 30gb data with O2 which I'll never get near using due to living in the countryside. Will also be a works phone.

slackrob · 28 Jun 2019 at 12:45

Updating now, cheers . Had this a couple of months and finding it a great phone too use, would recommend.

skaif · 28 Jun 2019 at 16:57

TaKeN said:
Still worth buying the Mate 20 Pro? I'm looking at £33 per month, 24 month contract. 30gb data with O2 which I'll never get near using due to living in the countryside. Will also be a works phone.

I wouldn't get it on contract. Since the whole Google issue the prices have tanked. Could buy new relatively cheap and second hand even cheaper.

TaKeN · 28 Jun 2019 at 17:34

skaif said:
I wouldn't get it on contract. Since the whole Google issue the prices have tanked. Could buy new relatively cheap and second hand even cheaper.

Thanks, I'll have a think, I thought it worked out cheaper overall.. as I can claim the VAT back and the whole thing is a business expense.

conuk · 29 Jun 2019 at 10:18

Anybody know how to get rid of this annoying popup.. Comes on and stays on. Apps need updating via Wifi but is actually connected.

Rimsy · 29 Jun 2019 at 18:01

Hah yes I've been getting that the last week or so (assuming it's the "android setup" apps update thing).

conuk · 29 Jun 2019 at 18:03

Yep that's the one... Think it's since the last update.. 9.0.0.266

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