microg / microg/GmsCore

Huawei nova 12i: "There was a problem communicating with Google servers" during YouTube login

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Description

**Describe the bug**
When attempting to log into a Google Account through the YouTube app on a Huawei nova 12i, the login process fails and displays a "Sorry... There was a problem communicating with Google servers. Try again later." error screen.

**To Reproduce**
Steps to reproduce the behavior:
1. Open the YouTube app on a Huawei nova 12i running microG.
2. Click on 'Sign in' / 'Add account'.
3. Proceed through the initial Google login prompt.
4. See error: "There was a problem communicating with Google servers."

**Expected behavior**
The microG framework should successfully handle the handoff and authenticate the Google account, allowing the user to log into the YouTube app seamlessly.

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**System**
Android / EMUI Version: EMUI 14.2.0
Custom ROM: None

**Additional context**
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Research direction

The issue names no source files, tests, or entry points. Start by reproducing the YouTube sign-in failure on a Huawei nova 12i running EMUI 14.2.0 with microG, then trace the Google authentication handoff. Done means the account can complete YouTube login without the communication error.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android
Domain
authentication, mobile
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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