Petal Search for Android

What Petal Search is and how it began

Petal Search — previously marketed as Huawei Search — is Huawei Software Technologies Co., Ltd.’s native search tool for Huawei devices. It began as a simple helper to locate applications that were missing from AppGallery, but has since expanded into a full-featured search engine. Today it delivers general web results as well as news, images, and videos, much like other mainstream search services.

Ways to find apps and content

You can discover apps and other results in two primary ways: a guided suggestion mode and a manual lookup.

• Manual lookup: Switch to the Apps view, type the app name in the search box, and Petal Search will scour the web and trusted third-party repositories to find installable packages. If a matching source is found, tapping Install will either start the download or redirect you to the provider’s site to retrieve the file.
• Guided suggestions: Tap the search field to open suggestion mode. Under the search bar you’ll often see a “Top Local Apps” area showcasing popular apps available in your country; tapping Install will take you straight to AppGallery to download.

When using manual searches, Petal Search looks beyond AppGallery to locate apps from official developer pages and alternative marketplaces such as Aptoide and APKPure.

Quick install workflow

• Use suggestions: Tap the search field, review the Top Local Apps list, and when you find the app you want choose Install to be sent to AppGallery for download.
• Use a manual search: Make sure the search is set to the Apps view, enter the app name, and follow the Install prompt; depending on the source you may be redirected to a website to finish the download.

Adding the Petal Search widget to your home screen

To place Petal Search on your home screen for faster access:

1. Reveal the home screen editing options by either long-pressing on an empty area of the Home Screen or pinching with two fingers.
2. Select Widgets from the menu of layout options.
3. Locate and choose the Petal Search widget from the available widgets.
4. Tap the widget to place it on your home screen and move it where you prefer.

Future outlook

The restrictions that affected Huawei pushed the company to build its own alternatives. Petal Search is one visible result of that shift and demonstrates Huawei’s drive to maintain and improve core services for its users. With ongoing development, Petal Search could continue reducing reliance on other search platforms and grow into a fully independent search ecosystem.