Huawei Mobile Services
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) is a collection of cloud-based services, APIs, and frameworks developed by Huawei to provide core functionality for Huawei smartphones and other devices, serving as an alternative to Google Mobile Services (GMS) on devices without access to Google services. It includes services like app distribution (AppGallery), push notifications, in-app purchases, location services, and account management, enabling developers to build and distribute apps for Huawei's ecosystem. HMS aims to create a seamless user experience and support app development across Huawei's hardware and software platforms.
Developers should learn and use HMS when targeting Huawei devices, especially in regions where Google services are restricted or unavailable, such as China, or for devices like the Huawei Mate and P series that lack GMS due to trade restrictions. It is essential for building apps that leverage Huawei-specific features, distributing through the AppGallery store, and accessing Huawei's growing user base of over 700 million devices. Use cases include integrating Huawei's AI capabilities, cloud storage, or health services into mobile applications.