Get Google Play and Other Google Apps on Your Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
How to Install Google Play Store on Redmi Note 4
If you have bought a Redmi Note 4 from China or other regions where Google services are not preinstalled, you might be wondering how to get access to the vast library of apps and games available on the Google Play Store. Don't worry, we have got you covered. In this article, we will show you three easy methods to install Google Play Store on your Redmi Note 4. We will also give you some tips on how to customize your device after installing Google Play Store.
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Method 1: Using Google Installer APK
This method involves downloading and installing an app called Google Installer APK from the MIUI Forum. This app will help you install all the necessary components for running Google Play Store and other Google services on your Redmi Note 4. Here are the steps to follow:
Open the web browser on your Redmi Note 4 and download the Google Installer APK from . You will see a pop-up at the bottom of your screen, tap on OK to install the app.
When the download is completed, tap on Install to begin the process of installing Google Installer APK on your Redmi Note 4.
When the installation is done, tap on Open to launch the app. You will see a big blue circular button on the screen. Tap on it to begin installing the various components for Google services.
You will be prompted to allow the phone to install apps from unknown sources. Select Settings, toggle on the slider, then proceed with the installation.
Allow any prompts for permissions that pop up.
You will first be prompted to install the Google Services Framework. Tap on Install, then Done.
Second is the Google Account Manager app. Tap on Install, then Done.
Third is Google Play Services. Tap on Install, then Done.
At this point, the installation appears to hang. Tap on the big blue circular button again to begin installation of Google Calendar Sync. Tap on Install, then Done.
Again, tap on the big blue button to begin installing Google Contacts Sync. Tap on Install, then Done.
Tap on the big blue button one last time to install Google Play Store itself. Tap on Install, then Open.
Follow the familiar Google setup wizard to sign in to your Google account Congratulations, you have successfully installed Google Play Store on your Redmi Note 4 using the Google Installer APK method. You can now enjoy downloading and using your favorite apps and games from the Google Play Store.
Method 2: Using OpenGApps
This method involves downloading and installing a package of Google apps called OpenGApps from the official website. This package will include Google Play Store and other essential Google services for your Redmi Note 4. Here are the steps to follow:
Open the web browser on your Redmi Note 4 and go to . You will see a list of options to choose from.
Select the platform as ARM64, the Android version as 7.0, and the variant as pico. Then tap on the red download button to download the OpenGApps package.
When the download is completed, you will need to install a file manager app on your Redmi Note 4 if you don't have one already. You can use any file manager app you like, such as ES File Explorer, Solid Explorer, or Mi File Manager.
Open the file manager app and locate the OpenGApps package you downloaded. It should be in the Downloads folder.
Tap on the OpenGApps package to begin the installation process. You will be prompted to allow the phone to install apps from unknown sources. Select Settings, toggle on the slider, then proceed with the installation.
Allow any prompts for permissions that pop up.
The installation will take a few minutes. When it is done, you will see a message saying "Installation complete". Tap on Reboot to restart your phone.
When your phone reboots, you will see a new app icon on your home screen called Google Play Store. Tap on it to launch it.
Follow the familiar Google setup wizard to sign in to your Google account.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed Google Play Store on your Redmi Note 4 using the OpenGApps method. You can now enjoy downloading and using your favorite apps and games from the Google Play Store.
Method 3: Using Chinese App Store
This method involves using the Mi App Store that comes preinstalled on your Redmi Note 4 to search for and install Google apps. This method is not recommended as it may not work for all Google apps and may not be updated regularly. However, if you want to try it out, here are the steps to follow:
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Launch the Mi App Store on your Redmi Note 4. You will see a lot of Chinese apps and games on the home screen.
Tap on the search icon at the top right corner of the screen and type in "Google" in English or Chinese. You will see a list of results related to Google.
Scroll down and look for the Google apps you need, such as Google Play Store, Gmail, YouTube, Maps, etc. Tap on the app you want to install and then tap on Install.
Allow any prompts for permissions that pop up.
When the installation is done, you will see a new app icon on your home screen for the Google app you installed. Tap on it to launch it.
You may be prompted to sign in to your Google account or update some settings. Follow the instructions on the screen.
Congratulations, you have successfully installed some Google apps on your Redmi Note 4 using the Chinese App Store method. However, this method may not work for all Google apps and may not be updated regularly. Therefore, we recommend using one of the previous methods instead.
How to Customize Your Redmi Note 4 After Installing Google Play Store
Now that you have installed Google Play Store and other Google services on your Redmi Note 4, you may want to customize your device further to make it more user-friendly and enjoyable. Here are some tips on how to do that:
Step 1: Install Gboard - the Google Keyboard
Gboard is a keyboard app developed by Google that offers many features such as gesture typing, voice typing, emoji search, GIFs, stickers, multilingual support, and more. To install Gboard on your Redmi Note 4, follow these steps:
Open Google Play Store and search for Gboard - the Google Keyboard. Tap on Install.
When the installation is done, go to Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Current Keyboard > Choose keyboards. Toggle on Gboard - English (US).
Go back to Settings > Additional settings > Languages & input > Current Keyboard. Select Gboard - English (US) as your default keyboard.
Enjoy using Gboard on your Redmi Note 4.
Step 2: Change the language and region settings
If you want to change the l