Install Google Play Store On Xiaomi 8

Instructions to manually install Google Play Store on MIUI 8 beta is here for those who have updated to MIUI 8 and found out there is no Google Play Store and other services there can install Google Play Store manually on MIUI 8 powered phone.

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As we know that Xiaomi has recently rolled out MIUI 8 beta bringing a test for all provided features within, the reasons is of course to discover bugs and how well the MIUI 8 beta will perform on the user's device.

That means XIAOMI is expecting feedbacks from users and reporting the errors they experience when testing this newest XIAOMI version. Once everthing is settled, the final version will be launched and according report it won't be long.

And one bug found on XIAOMI 8 is there is no Google Play Store and Google services preinstalled, this is of course so inconvenience considering we rely to much on Google services for our daily activities.

But don't worry there is a workaround we can take Google Installer apk to manually install Google Play Store on XIAOMI 8 Beta. If you like to give the workaround a try. Then you are invited to continue reading the full instructions below.

English Mi Flash Unlock Tool To Unlock Xiaomi Bootloader.

How to manually install Google Play Store on XIAOMI 8 beta.

1. Now you need to enable USB debugging mode on Xiaomi device.
2. Once it's enabled, you need to download Google Installer apk file as well.
3. You can now launch file manager via your device and then install the Google Installer apk.
4. After the apk is fully installed, open it.
5. On the application main menu just tap on Start blue button for the app to start installing all the Google services to your device (The process can take sometimes so you need to wait).

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Remember that you can also read the following tutorials regarding MIUI.


How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1 And Use Custom Fonts.

Well done my friend now Google Play Store is running on your XIAOMI 8 beta based device.

Root Xiaomi Mi5 & Install TWRP Recovery (Instructions)

Here we will guide you to install TWRP recovery and root Xiaomi Mi5, so if you are interested then you can prepare anything needed to start. Xiaomi Mi5 is a great smartphone, it comes with a pack of great features in hand. Now the device is supported with the official TWRP recovery. You can expect good things come afterward because TWRP is indeed offering awesomeness.

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The benefits of having a non-stock recovery image on our device, is of course to perform several things that are impossible to be performed by the stock recovery image such as rooting. Once we have TWRP recovery installed, then we can further installing a stable SuperSU package via TWRP on our device. It will then manage your root access.

SuperSu is not designed to modify our device's core system, this is good because nothing very crucial is changed, and the consequence your device is still be recognized and will continue receiving OTA updates from manufactures. The root package will also force SELinux policy to run in enforcing mode not permissive mode, so you can expect more secure environment.

If you are interested, then I invite you to install the official TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi5 of yours, but please to firstly read the following preconditions.

Preconditions.

• Be sure you have a working Windows PC, a USB cable, and USB drivers installed.
• Enable USB debugging mode.
• Have enough batter power.

Note. Perform the instructions to flash TWRP recovery and root Mi5 from this post. But all the risks that could happen are yours to bear.

A file you need.

Download Xiaomi Mi5 TWRP Recovery (.img).

Instructions to root Mi5 and Install TWRP recovery

1. You need to install TWRP recovery from fastboot.
2. (First off you need to firstly download the .img file from above).
3. Then enter the TWRP recovery mode to make backup via the available recovery options.
4. Flash SuperSU zip via TWRP recovery to get the SuperSU running to Mi5 device.

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Well done guys. You just finished following the entire steps to flash TWRP recovery image and root your beloved Xiaomi Mi5. Any questions should be revealed on the provided comment area and I will respond you as soon as I can. See you again.

Download MIUI 8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM For Xiaomi Now!

Download MIUI 8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM for Xiaomi now! This month XIAOMI released MIUI for developers and while I write this post it's still in beta tester. And currently the ROM is now gone live and available via OTA / Over The Air.

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I hope your device's model is included and supported so you can flash the new and awesome release from Xiaomi.

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (guides).

The MIUI 8 ROM is currently supporting various XIAOMI based devices, such as;

• Xiaomi Mi 2/2S, Mi 3, Mi 4, Mi 4c, Mi 4S, Mi 5, Mi Max, Mi Note, Mi Note Pro
• Redmi 1, Redmi 1S, Redmi 2, Redmi 2A, Redmi 2 Prime, Redmi 3, Redmi 3S
• Redmi Note 3G, Redmi Note 4G, Redmi Note Prime, Redmi Note 2, Redmi Note 3 MTK, Redmi Note 3 Qualcomm

Features and improvements brought by MIUI 8.

The company reported that the MIUI comes with the ability to clone apps so they can easily manage multiple account on their single device. For example you can run a two instant messaging apps on one smartphone that correspond to different accounts.

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Not just that, MIUI 8 offers something else such as a dual account system. In layman term, you can access a different home screen with different data and apps that are independent using a different password or fingerprint. You are also given to merge your address book or call history after the account is split.

The company says MIUI 8 features improvements that help users clone apps to easily manage multiple accounts on the same phone. This would allow two instances of a messaging app on the same phone that correspond to different accounts.

MIUI 8 also supports a dual account system. This means a different password or fingerprint can allow users to access a different home screen entirely, with different apps and data that are completely independent. After splitting, users can choose to merge their address book and call history.

XIAOMI has also added an improvements on the scanning stuff, now you can scan business cards to add contacts, scan physical objects in order to search and shop for items, you can even scan mathematics questions to find solutions you need.

On the design area, you will find the new MIUI 8 Wallpaper Carousel that comes with a very high-quality on screen that are clasified with 12 categories and those wallpapers are designed and delivered with 50 media partners.

Gallery app is also improved so you can add stickers, filters, crop, and also music for video. You can also make your photos or videos more interesting by doodling them. Quick share and video editing feature are also added.

Download MIUI 8 ROM 6.6.23 Recovery and Fastboot ROMs

How to update to MIUI  8 Recovery & Fasboot ROM on Xiaomi devices.

1. Turn on your device, then find the OTA update notifications. Or you can also hit the Updater app from your phone to check whether there is updates for you. But be sure to make backups before doing that.
2. In case you use the MIUI China stable ROM or other versions older than than, just find the instructions from this post.
3. Done.

I will update this post if the stable and the global MIUI 8 ROM is released next time.

English Mi Flash Unlock Tool To Unlock Xiaomi Bootloader

Unlock Xiaomi bootloader. Here is the English version of the MI Flash Unlock tool for Xiaomi Redmi Note 3, Mi 4C and Mi Note Pro. You can flash it now and gain the unlock utility over your Xiaomi locked bootloader. All the detailed procedures for unlocking Xiaomi bootloader shall be discussed entirely. And once your Xiaomi device's unlocked then you can perform several things unofficial like rooting and flashing custom ROM.

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The Mi Flash Unlock tool is in version 1.1.0317.1 and delivered unlocking ability to Redmi Note 3, Mi 4c and Mi Note Pro. You can read the details of the tool below.

Details.

• Name Mi Flash Unlock Tool English.
• Version: 1.1.0315.1.
• Latest update 17th March 2016.
• Size of tool 2.01 MB.
• Translatied by Xiaomi - Official Version.
• MD5 Hash: 2B1B0A12A3499AE2C0673F3CA791A199.
• SHA-1 Hash: BA4EA7A98C514A14C1E5A0B3E651764D0B3542EB.
• Requirements: Redmi Note 3, Mi 4c or Mi Note Pro on latest Developer ROM.
• Download Mi Flash unlock tool from this page.

Preconditions.

• The tool will work only if you have done applying for an unlock permission at http://en.miui.com/unlock/. And you have gotten a verification SMS.
• Be sure you have filled the correct information at https://account.xiaomi.com/, such as your country and mobile number.
• When you have finished the necessary steps for applying unlock permission, then wait for about 3 till 21 days to get the SMS from Xioami.
• The SMS contains the an active MI account along with linked mobile number and phone that you will need for unlocking purposes and should be matched with Mi account. Therefore be patient for the SMS to come.

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Those who are experiencing the language issue on the application website, are recommended to peruse this Application Process for Unlocking Bootloader [ENGLISH] Step by Step Guide.

Install Xposed installer on MIUI 7 on Xiaomi.
How to boot into EDL (Emergency Download) via fasboot mode on Android.

Pictorial steps to unlock Xiaomi bootloader with Mi Flash Unlock tool.

Finish.

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (Guides)

Install Xposed Firmware On MIUI 7 (Guides) / Xposed Installer.Finally the Xposed firmware now supports the MIUI 7, well done developers, because we can now run the Xposed on the latest MIUI 7 version. Now there will be many things can be done with the Xposed framework installed on our MIUI 7 powered devices.

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With Xposed we are able to alter the behavior of our device's apps and system without the need to touch any APKs. Xposed Framework designed for modules to work for different ROMs and even without changes. And can be undo too. And the changes made is placed in the memory, if you want to undo them simply deactivate the modules and restart your devices to restore to the original system settings.

Change font on MIUI 7 can be done using this Xposed framework easily.

Preconditions.

• Your device using MIUI 7 (Global or China).
• Make sure your device's rooted, use SuperSu to root it, because it's recommended.
• Make nandroid backups.
• Android 4.4.x or older.
• Enable Unknown Sources.

Note.

• Uninstall WSM tools if you use them now.
• Perform to the tutorials on this post but all the risks are yours.
• For those who get OTA update for ROM just reinstall the firmware to avoid technical errors.

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Instructions guides to install Xposed on MIUI 7.

1. Download and install the Xposed framework apk (Xposed Installer v2.6.1).
2. Now launch Xposed Installer, then choose Framework. Installation Mode choose Classical. Then press Install / Update. Grant root permission. Then choose OK to reboot.
3. You can then manage modules of Xposed via Modules section in Xposed. Remember to restart your device each you enable or disable module.

Additional modules can be found here.

Flash Fastboot On Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Tutorials

Now you can flash Fastboot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and probably on any other models as long as they are powered with MediaTek processor. But on this post I only stick with Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 and those who own that device in hand are invited to read the whole post to learn the tips to flash Flasboot on Redmi Note 3 devices.

Fasboot can fix the following issues.

• Stuck / softbrick.
• Deepdead.
• Bootloop.

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Things you need beforehand.

• A working computer.
• Enable USB debugging mode.
• A usb cable and USB drivers.
• SP flash tools get it from here, if you use Windows 10 then get it from here.
• Vcom driver mediatek, grab from this.
• Fastboot ROM, get it from here.
• Your device battery should be enough to perform the flashing procedures.

How to flash Fasboot on Xiaomi Redmi Note 3.

Proceed to the full instructions below but all the risks are yours to bear.

1. Install Vcom driver also the SP flash tools you downloaded earlier.
2. Extract the Fastboot ROM.
3. And then enter the SP flash tool as Run As Administrator.
4. Go to Download tab on SP tools.
5. Make sure inside the Download-Agent the bin file name is DA_SWSEC.bin.
   
   
   
6. On the scatter-loading file, find this file "MT6795_Android_scatter.txt", and then copy and paste the file to this folder "signed_bin" inside the fastboot image file so it can be read.
   
   
7. Now power off you device and connect it to your computer.
8. Press Download icon inside the SP flash tools, then press Volume Down on Redmi Note 3 for your device to be detected by SP flash tools.
9. After your device is detected and your processor model appear on the SP flash tools, then release the Volume Down from your Xiaomi.
10. The flashing process is successful if you find the ticked icon on your SP flash tools. Like the following.
    
    
11. The entire process is complete, now your device will reboot, just wait guys.

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Good stuff about Xiaomi Redmi.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1 And Use Custom Fonts.

Done! Now Fasboot has been flashed to your Mediatek powered Xiaomi Redmi Note 3. Congratulation.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1 And Use Custom Fonts

How to change font on MIUI 7.1 and use custom fonts on Xiaomi devices. Custom font is no longer supported with the coming of the MIUI 7.1.1, that's not a convenient condition for some, including me and you. But, of course workarounds are there for us. In other word, there is an alternative road we can pass through in order to change the default font to the font from outside and install the custom fonts to our MIUI 7.1.1 powered Xiaomi device.

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The workarounds I am talking about are discussed here for you to follow if you wish to perform font changing to your Xiaomi device. To be precise, I will use two Android apps that are designed and developed to help users changing their Xiaomi's default font to custom fonts. However, the two apps take different approaches. Let's say the one app simply install and go. While the other one is taking a harder technique that requires you to undergo a several technical steps.

Well it's better to start with the easier one, so nobody will get headache at the first time, you certainly will agree with me on that, right? And let's get started.

Well, it's good to tell you that there is a handy tutorial too, just visit How To Install MIUI Firmware Via OTA For All Xiaomi Devices.

How To Change Font On MIUI 7.1.1 And Use Custom Fonts on Xiaomi.

Preconditions.

• All the methods require you to firstly root your device. For the complete tutorials please to visit the How To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Without PC.
• Backup your existing data.
• Enable unknown sources of your Android. Don't skip this if you haven't because you will later need to install apk outside from Google Play Store. Therefore you need to set the option enabled. Or else you will not be able to install the required APK files.

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First method to change MIUI 7 fonts.

This method is the easier one compared the next one, after your device's fully rooted, then head to Google Play Store to install an app called Fontster.

It's the famous font changing app for number of Android devices from various manufactures.

Here is a glance look of how the app's interface will appear once it's installed.

Fontster.

Size 3.3MB.

Android version; 4.1 and newer.

Download Fontster via Google Play Store.

Second method to change MIUI 7 fonts.

The second method is a trickier one and more complicate compared the above one, but don't worry you'll be guided through the whole process.

The following method was tested on Xiaomi Redmi 1s. However it's widely and publicly proven to work on any other or various models too.

Step 1. Root your device first. Again I must remind you that your device should already be rooted, to do so then you need to flash SuperSU binaries to your MIUI ROM, the following is the zip file of the rooting package.

SuperSU zip file.

Size 3.8MB.

Download SuperSU via Chainfire official website.

Step 2. Install Xposed on your device. The second thing you must do is installing Xposed to your MIUI. The app is by the default not supported to run on the MIUI 7. But don't worry there is a modified version of it, developed by Solarwarez (Credit and respect should be given upon him).

We need Xposed app to download the font from iFont app to be installed and used on our device.

Therefore grab the Xposed (Modified version) and install on your MIUI powered device.

Size 708.83 KB.

Download Xposed via MIUI forum.

Step 3. Install the font. We have come this far, we will get the rewards now. Of course, since you have Xposed installed succesffully now it's time to download and install the Xposed iFonts Xposed module to start the font related business.

• iFont(Expert of Fonts) - Playstore (7.5MB).
• iFont(Expert of Fonts) - APK file (6.7MB).

Instructions.

1. On your device head to iFont app > MY tab > Setting > Change font mode. Set to System mode (need root) and set the auto reboot to 'ON' too.
2. Then back to RECOM tab to further download the font you like.
3. Your device will reboot now to complete the processes.

Done my friend! You did it. I hope nothing from the steps troubling you. Instead you successfully underwent the entire steps easily.

However if you have any questions related all the methods to change font on MIUI 7 and use custom fonts for Xiaomi device. Don't be a shy guy. Just drop your query on the provided comment area!

Install TWRP Recovery & Root Xiaomi Mi Max

How to install TWRP recovery & root Xiaomi Mi Max phone. Xiaomi Mi Max device users can show happy smiles on their faces because now they can install the TWRP recovery 3.0.0 version on Xiaomi Mi Max. The recovery is the latest build released recently by TeamWin bringing support for many Android devices, including Xiaomi Mi Max or Hydrogen.

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So with TWRP recovery support, that means you can perform plenty of tweaking activities like rooting, perform a full backup, and flashing a great non-stock ROMs available and shared by great third party Android developers in XDA or other places.

Once your Xiaomi Mi Max have TWRP recovery installed, then you can install SuperSu, that means you can perform rooting and manage the root access. Are you interested? Then wait no more, start to learn the whole process to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi Max of yours now.

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Preconditions.

• To perform the guides you need to firstly install ADB & Fastboot on your computer (for Windows).
• Do not forget that you also need to enable USB debugging mode of Android OS.
• And the process will only work for the bootloader unlocked Xiaomi Mi Max device.
• Remember that your battery power should be enough to perform the guide.
• Follow the guides without skipping any steps.

This is the TWRP recovery file that you need to grab to your computer.

Download TWRP Recovery for Mi Max and put the file into the ADB folder.

How to install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi Mi Max.

To install TWRP recovery on Xiaomi then you need to already have installed ADB & Fastboot on your PC. If you haven't please read the instructions to do so here.

Root Xiaomi Mi Max.

After the TWRP recovery installed on your device, then you can root it, to do so you will need a SuperSU package.

1. Grab SuperSU package from here.
2. Boot your device into the recovery now, then install SuperSU file -- the complete guides to install SuperSU via TWRP recovery on Android.
3. When done, just reboot your device to complete the root flashing process, done.

Hope you can bring the TWRP recovery and root your Xiaomi Mi Max / Hydrogen of yours.

How To Install MIUI Firmware Via OTA For All Xiaomi Devices

Install MIUI stock ROM from OTA on Xiamoi devices. For Xiaomi devices owners around the world, this instructions related post is for you, you will find the step by step guides to install the official stock firmware using OTA update.

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The precise name for the updates is MIUI over the air (OTA) update that's released according the due times by Xiaomi as the device's manufacturers.

And the MIUI OTA update procedures are quite easy, you as the users will end up having a device powered with MUI global and stable stock firmware.

Things as note.

• You will need a stock recovery from XIAOMI.
• Do not download fasboot firmware.
• Having a zip based file from the MIUI official stock ROM.
• No need to perform a factory reset, as this is stock firmware.
• Follow each step and don't skip anything or you'll not succeed in flashing XIAOMI OTA update.

This instructions will of course be so beneficial for those who are not receiving OTA update due to their device's rooted or with bootloader unlocked.

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Perform the instructions written on this post at your own risk, do not scream at my face nor anyone due to potential results that could led your device's not working as usual, but that won't happen.

Files needed.

• Download MIUI 7.2 global stock ROM for all Xiaomi variants.

How to install the MIUI stock firmware with OTA update zip files on all Xiaomi flagships.

1. If you have the official stock ROM on your computer from the link above, now you need to connect your Xiaomi device to computer.
2. When it's connected, then transfer the ROM file to your Xiaomi storage.
3. When it's done, just go to Updater application icon on screen of your Xiaomi device.
   
   
4. You will need to tap the three dot menu at top right corner from your phone, then select Choose Update Package.
   
   
   
5. Afterward, select the ROM file you previously transferred to your device's storage.
   
   
6. You will then see the automate updating process take place.
7. When it's complete, just reboot your XIAMOI to finish the updating process.

You did it my friend, you just finished updating your beloved XIAOMI device to the latest and stablest MIUI stock ROM, just enjoy it.

Got a question on your mind? Don't be shy to reveal it on the provided comment area.

How To Root Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 Without PC

Hey guys today I would like to guide all the Xiaomi RedMi Note 2 users to achieve their dream of having a rooted device. Well as you know that Android powered phone is by default already great device. But to get it to the level of our standard, we can root our device, with rooting we are given with a list of great abilities that are impossible to enjoy on non-rooted phone. That's why we need that. We need root access guys.

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Preconditions.

• Root could make you loose your device's warranty.
• Make sure you make necessary backups before starting the root procedures.
• And this rooting process doesn't require the involvement of computer.
• We will use KingRoot app. Therefore activate Unknown Sources option on your device. By going to Settings -> Security -> Enable Unknown Sources.
• And your Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 should be powered with Android 5.0 Lollipop.

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Perform the instructions written here at your own risk do not ask anyone for responsibility for any possible damage or brick during or after the process

How to root Xiaomi RedMi Note 2 without PC.

1. Download the KingRoot app on Xiaomi RedMi Note 2.
2. Then install the KingRoot app to your smartphone. After the installation fully done. What you need is to search its icon -- Crown or Flash icon depends on the KingRoot version -- see the following icon image.
   
   
3. Click the icon to launch the KingRoot app.
4. Then you need to tap the Start button for the reooting process to be started.
   
   
5. You will see the rooting process begin, wait till it is fully done, and you will find this notification.
   
   

Awesome guys Xiaomi RedMi Note 2 is fully rooted.