[Update] How to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones

Check below for a new way to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones…

Xiaomi is a Chinese company with its headquarters in Beijing, China. They’re among the top four smartphone makers and have seen an increase in revenue in the past year selling their phones in China and abroad. Meanwhile, the company ships the Chinese version of their phones without Google play services while the Global versions come pre-installed with Google apps. Most times, the Chinese versions are first to hit the market, and you will need to install Google play services if you end up with one, which is why on this post, we are revealing how to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones.

How to install Google Play services on Xiaomi Phones

Before we proceed, you might like to know why some Xiaomi phones don’t have Google Play services. It is because Xiaomi is a Chinese company and follows the government regulation to block access to Google Play services and Google Play store. Meanwhile, Xiaomi has an alternative store called Mi app store where you can download some of these Google app alternatives. 

Also read: how to root Xiaomi MI A3

But while the Mi app store (GetApps) might be enough for the Chinese users, it still lacks some apps for the Global users. However, most Global versions of Xiaomi devices come with Google play services. Most times, it’s actually, the Chinese version with Global ROM flashed on them, which is another reason why you should learn how to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones, so you can always demand that your phones should be shipped sealed. 

Install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones

First, you need to enable installation from an unknown source on your Xiaomi phone. You do that from Settings> passwords and security> privacy> install unknown apps> click on Not allowed> allow from this source – you should enable it. You can follow the images below if you don’t understand the process. 

The easiest way to install Google play services on Xiaomi phones is from the Mi app (GetApps). 

Steps on how to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones

• Open the Xiaomi GetApps and search for Google on the search bar. It should appear on top of the list, now click on the app to download it.

• After the Download, you will see Google Account Manager, Google Play services, Google Calendar sync, Google Contact sync, you will need to tap on each one after the other to install it.

• You should log into your Google Play Store with your Google account to finish the set up after the downloading.

• That’s all on how to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones.

After you install Google play services on Xiaomi phones, you might face a situation of Google Contact sync and Google calendar sync not working. You can always fix that by enabling some permissions, simply hover to Settings> Apps> Manage Apps, use the search bar to search for Google. Google Contact sync and Calendar sync will come up then select them one after the other.

You can first open Google Contact Sync. You should turn on Autostart, set the battery saver to “No Restriction” You must check if you restricted internet access, it should be enabled and also check other permission that should be on. Also, repeat that process for Google Calendar Sync before you move to Google play services.

From the Installed app, move to Google play services and Enable all the required permission relating to Contact and Calendar. You should do this for the app to run smoothly on your Xiaomi phone. 

If the above guide on how to install Google Play services on Xiaomi phones didn’t work for you, then visit the link to learn how to install Google services using the installer app. One of the two will surely get the job done for you and don’t forget to give you feedback. 

Update: July 11,2021

With MIUI 12.5, some Chinese ROM Xiaomi phones stopped running Google Play Services and Play store. If you’re facing an issue with your Google Play services, you should check out this post here on how to resolve it

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