The device will come pre-installed with HarmonyOS Next, HUAWEI’s latest operating system, aiming to deliver smooth performance and an intuitive user experience. Huawei seems to be planning to remove the support of Android applications from their devices in the next HarmonyOS. Fast forward to today, it appears that the next HarmonyOS update will not support apps made for Android with the HarmonyOS Next. Announced back in August in the Huawei Developers Conference 2023, Huawei has announced the HarmonyOS Next which is planning to be released on Q1 of 2024. The HarmonyOS Next will only support their HAP installation package instead of the Android Package or APK made by Android. This means that users may not see their usual applications on the Huawei AppGallery as companies will be developing apps to support HarmonyOS Next. Huawei has officially announced HarmonyOS 7, the latest version of its operating system for smartphones, tablets, PCs, wearables, and IoT devices. According to Huawei, HarmonyOS 7 focuses on delivering a smarter user experience through improved system performance and deeper AI integration. Read more in our articles including "HUAWEI Pura 80 Series Set for Global Launch on July 10, 2025" and "Huawei to remove Android app support in HarmonyOS Next".
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Feb 6, 2012The device will come pre-installed with HarmonyOS Next, HUAWEI’s latest operating system, aiming to deliver smooth performance and an intuitive user experience. Huawei seems to be planning to remove the support of Android applications from their devices in the next HarmonyOS.
Fast forward to today, it appears that the next HarmonyOS update will not support apps made for Android with the HarmonyOS Next. Announced back in August in the Huawei Developers Conference 2023, Huawei has announced the HarmonyOS Next which is planning to be released on Q1 of 2024. The HarmonyOS Next will only support their HAP installation package instead of the Android Package or APK made by Android.
Our coverage of Huawei HarmonyOS Next includes: "HUAWEI Pura 80 Series Set for Global Launch on July 10, 2025"; "Huawei to remove Android app support in HarmonyOS Next"; "Huawei announces HarmonyOS 7 with AI Features and Performance Improvements". Each article provides unique insights and information.