Google Play Store for Redmi Note 3/Pro

Preloaded software that came with it

Redmi Note 3 is a great phone, when we could install all the apps we wanted and getting rid of the one we do not use. Since Redmi Note 3 is launched in mainland China, and its their regulation not to included Google Play Store but only offering Mi Store or other apps which we are not familiar with.

As my unit came with a vendor installed MIUI 7.1 Stable 7.1.1.1 (LHNCNCJ) ROM, which did come with Google Play Store but the biggest problem was the bloatware, malware and adsware, which is annoying and resource consuming. I moved on to "Hands-on flashing Stock ROM using SP Flash Tool on Redmi Note 3" to the Official MIUI 7 Stable ROM V7.0.22.0.LHNCNCJ. This does not come with a Google Play Store, so here we are going to install one.

IMPORTANT: Before even going any further, please make sure you enable your settings for installing a 3rd party APK files. READ my tutorial on installing APK at this link: Installing APK file on your Redmi Note 2 for noobies

Features:

• Updated V2 of the popular Google Installer by Eric Xiang.
• Supports Kitkat, Lollipop & Marshmallow
• Easy installation.
• Google Play Services.
• Google Play Store.
• Google Services Framework.
• Google Calendar Sync.
• Google Contacts Sync.

FROM YOUR DEVICE:
Just SCAN using your QR scanner.

FROM YOUR PC/COMPUTER:

1. Click the flashing Google Installer Icon to download the “Google Installer_2.0”.

2. Unzipped and transfer the Google Installer, latest Google Play Store and Google Play Services to the internal memory of your Redmi Note 3 via USB connection.

3. Just follow thru’ the sequence like the illustrations below. Goto File Explorer > APKs > "Google Installer_2.0.apk”

4. Launch the Google Installer icon. Once it open you will see the blue circle and click Blue Circle to start the installation and follow the sequence as shown below:-

Note: Just click OK and Install, do not click launch at anytime during the installation of the apps.

5. Towards the end of the installation, just follow the illustration to click the RED CIRCLE. and accept the terms, click Allow Google to read SMS, finally go thru the setup of Google sign-in, as follows:-

6. As you can see your phone is busy syncing the contact and other Google Apps, as shown below:-

7. Next we are going to install the latest apk for Google Play Store and Google Play Services, to avoid any compatibility error and sluggishness. To install just go to your Explorer > APKs and install both of the APKs, as shown below:-

8. After you are all done with the installation, reboot your device. After it is back on, you could now check Google > Settings > scroll up, that it is installed with a Build version 6.2.10.A-all [0] 2590673, as shown below:-

These are the apps or bloatware, that I gotten rid of, to regain some storage space, as shown below:-

CREDIT: Eric Xiang for the useful Google Installer_2.0.

Disclaimers:-

I will not be responsible for any harm, damage, that may occur to your device through the use of this tutorial. Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this tutorial or any related work without explicit permission.

"Solving with Simplicity"

© 2016 Felix Senada. All rights reserved.

Getting Google Play store for Redmi Note 3 for newbies

Preloaded software that came with it

Redmi Note 3 is a great phone, when we could install all the apps we wanted and getting rid of the one we do not use. It has been almost a month since the launching of Redmi Note 3 in mainland China, and early bird like myself have to deal with how to install Google Play Store rather then using Mi Store or others which we are not familiar with.

As my unit came with a vendor installed MIUI 7.1 Stable 7.1.1.1 (LHNCNCJ) ROM, which did come with Google Play Store but the biggest problem was the bloatware, malware and adsware, which is annoying and resource consuming. I moved on to "Hands-on flashing Stock ROM using SP Flash Tool on Redmi Note 3" to the Official MIUI 7 Stable ROM V7.0.16.0.LHN CNCJ.This does not come with a Google Play Store, so here we are going to install one.

Ultimately, I updated it, from 7.0.16.0.LHNCNCJ To V7.0.19.0.LHNCNCJ thru' OTA. For, those who might be interested to get the V7.1.8.0.LHNCNCK, zip file, CLICK the image below:-

IMPORTANT: Before even going any further, please make sure you enable your settings for installing a 3rd party APK files. READ my tutorial on installing APK at this link: Installing APK file on your Redmi Note 2 for noobies


FROM YOUR PC/COMPUTER:

1. Click the Google Installer Icon to download the “Google Installer”.

1a. Click the flashing Google Installer Icon to download the latest “Google Installer_2.0”.

2. Transfer the Google Installer to the internal memory of your Redmi Note 3 via USB connection.

3. Just follow thru’ the sequence like the above illustration. Goto File Explorer > APKs > Google “Installer.apk”.

4. Click Google Installer icon. That will bring you in the Installer. If you do get the “Error Message” like in the illustration, try a few times and will show a list of Google Apps available to download.

5. Install the “Google Play” and follow thru’ as in the above image. It will then install, Google Service Framework, Google Account Manager and other Google apps. I install most of the apps like Google Maps, Google Chrome browser and of course the Google Contacts Sync to be able to sync all your contacts or else it will not synchronize automatically. Reboot your phone.

6. Now your Redmi Note 3 is now all set with all the Google apps and services. If you do face "device incompatibility" error message with the Google Play Store, be sure to reboot and give it some time to update the core services, depending on your speed of your data/wifi connection and it should be fine, afterward.


These are the apps or bloatware, that I gotten rid of, regain some storage space, as shown below:-

Disclaimers

I will not be responsible for any harm, damage, that may occur to your device through the use of this tutorial. Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this tutorial or any related work without explicit permission.



© 2015 Felix Senada. All rights reserved.

Google Play Store for Redmi Note 2/Prime for noobies

This is my journey getting a Redmi Note 2, currently meant for the China with a Chinese version ROM pre-installed with Mi App Store instead of Google Play Store in place. Feels rather handicap without the convenience of Google Play and getting most of the Google apps. My Redmi Note 2 was pre-loaded with Stable ROM (MIUI6) Version: V6.7.5.0LHMCNCH and bundled with annoying Bloatware.

No worries. Here, I will share how to get out of the frustration. After reading numerous tutorials and forums, and making sense out of them.

There are a few methods of doing it, this being the simplest. I will be sharing more in time to come after having a hands-on experience and making sure they work with reliability and safe as not to FC your new phone.

IMPORTANT: Before even going any further, please make sure you enable your settings for installing a 3rd party APK files. READ my tutorial on installing APK at this link:

http://en.miui.com/thread-179173-1-1.html

NOTE: First thing first, since the device is running on a STABLE ROM, hence you will not have access to “ROOT” the phone. To be able to have a ROOT privilege, you need to install at least a Beta ROM or DEVELOPER ROM. Otherwise, apps like WinDroid Universal Android Toolkit, Root android is needed.

It is encourage that you update to Stable ROM (MIUI7) Version: V7.0.8.0.LHMCNCI which do not have the “ROOT” privilege which is Bloatware free. You could do it via OTA and install on your phone. For Computer/PC, create a “ downloaded_rom” folder, copy the Zip file into it. Transfer the “downloaded_rom” folder into the Internal Memory of your Redmi Note 2 via USB connection. Click the image below to download the latest Stable ROM :-

Should you run into "error signature failed" problem, install V7.0.6.0.LHMCNCI first, then only update to the latest version V7.0.8.0.LHMCNCI. Click the link below to get V7.0.6.0.LHMCNCI.ZIP file.

https://felixsenada.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/tools-tips-tutorials-google-play-store-for-redmi-note-2-for-dummies/

This is what you going to see after you finish updating your ROM, below.

FROM YOUR PC/COMPUTER:

1. Click the Google Installer Icon to download the “Google Installer”.

Goto to get the link. Thanks.

https://felixsenada.wordpress.com/2015/10/31/tools-tips-tutorials-google-play-store-for-redmi-note-2-for-dummies/

2. Transfer the Google Installer to the internal memory of your Redmi Note 2 via USB connection.

3. Just follow thru’ the sequence like the above illustration. Goto File Explorer>APKs>Google “Installer.apk”.

4. Click Google Installer icon. That will bring you in the Installer. If you do get the “Error Message” like in the illustration, try a few times and will show a list of Google Apps available to download.

5. Install the “Google Play” and follow thru’ as in the above image. It will then install, Google Service Framework, Google Account Manager, Google Play services and other Google apps. I install most of the apps like Google Maps, Google Chrome browser and of course the Google Contacts Sync to be able to sync all your contacts or else it will not synchronize automatically.


6. Now your Redmi Note 2 is now all set with all the Google apps and services.


FOR MORE DETAILS ON UPDATING YOUR ROM, READ MY THREAD and click the link below:-

[Tools, Tips & Tutorials] Getting rid of Bloatware for Redmi Note 2/Prime for noobies

Disclaimers

I will not be responsible for any harm, damage, that may occur to your device through the use of this tutorial. Please do not post, mirror, or take credit for this tutorial or any related work without explicit permission.

© 2015 Felix Senada. All rights reserved.

Installing APK file on your Redmi Note 2 for noobies

Have you come across not being able to install some 3rd party "apk" file. What is apk? Apk simply means Android application package (APK).

Then, how to install the apk from other sources.

1. Foremost, you need to activate the "Developer Option" on your device. Goto, Setting>About Phone>MIUI version and tap it, at least five times quickly. You will see a bubble popping up telling you that you are now a developer. Hooray.

2. Next, goto Setting>Additional Setting>Developer Options>Allow Mock Location and enable it.

3. For MIUI users, goto Settings>Additional Settings>Privacy>Unknown Sources, enable it.

4. Now, you ready to install the xxxxx.apk file.

Note: I am writing this from my mobile, so the graphic and images for easy viewing will be uploaded soon.