HarmonyOS system is undoubtedly one of the three independent mobile phone operating systems in the world today. The argument that the shell Android is untenable at all, but it seems that it may have been "sanctioned" by Google, because it is already compatible with Android from Iinux, and the relationship is still there, and the connection is not broken. Moreover, there are more than 220 million Huawei mobile phones installed with HarmonyOS OS, but it is still supported by or by encapsulating some codes of AOSP. Naturally, this is only a transitional measure. Huawei didn't intend to use it for a long time from the beginning. It does not provide an API that supports multiple development languages for developers to develop applications at the same time. It has long invited domestic and foreign heavy third-party app developers and independent developers to join.
Why is it temporarily compatible with Android APP? Huawei's intention to be compatible with Android is obviously, and still is, to help retain mobile phone users and expand the ecosystem of HarmonyOS system. This is obviously the actual benefit that has been obtained and will continue to be obtained. The main reason is that there are not many native apps in HarmonyOS system. It is reported that there are hundreds so far, which is definitely not enough to meet the needs of users. If users can only use these, there will be some developers who don't need HarmonyOS system, because the number of users is small and they are unwilling to develop new applications. Will this be an opportunity and a hidden danger for Google to "sanction" HarmonyOS system?
If Google "punishes" Huawei's incompatibility from the beginning, it can prevent some Huawei mobile phone users from staying and slow down the ecological expansion of the whole HarmonyOS system. Google has not been embarrassed by this until now, and such consequences have not appeared until now, and it is estimated that they will not appear in the future. Of course, Google has no right to supply AOSP code to any vendor in the world, just because it is not exclusive to Google, and there are codes contributed by other vendors, including Huawei, of which Huawei is the main contributor. Huawei chose to be compatible with Android applications from the beginning, definitely because it is certain that there will be no risk; Even if there is a little risk, it will never be used. How can you forget that you have been cut off by GMS family bucket service? The severity of "sanctions" has a great impact and the time is not long. This is unique to Google. Anything exclusive to Google can no longer be used. This memory must be long, must be long! In fact, other domestic mobile phone manufacturers should also take a warning. Russian BQ company was stopped by Google to certify mobile phones running Android services.
What else can Google do to limit and slow down the HarmonyOS system? Some people say that unless AOSP code is closed, it will become Google's own unique thing like GMS, but they think it is impossible. Yes, Google will never be stupid enough to break its promise to all domestic and foreign mobile phone manufacturers. Will Huawei "close the source" alone? In other words, Huawei can no longer use it. This is not a bit impossible (technically I don't know how to achieve it). Will Google have moved this idea?
Look, didn't you just cut GMS for Huawei? Some people say that Google has been uneasy about the development potential and speed of HarmonyOS system, so it has taken measures such as "threatening software developers not to go to HarmonyOS to develop software, and increasing the share of Google developers". I don't know if it is true or not, but what is certain is that Huawei has become a new stove for the Android camp, from a long-term partner to a competitor, and Huawei's scientific and technological strength and potential are purposeful. HarmonyOS system not only limited and delayed the development of Android system, but also reduced its share.