Play Store on Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO (HyperOS and MIUI)

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones sold in most markets run the global ROM of HyperOS (or MIUI), certified by Google with Play Store preinstalled. Phones imported from China run the China ROM, which includes Google Basic Services but switched off and without the store.

How to tell which ROM you have

1. Open SettingsAbout phone and tap the HyperOS or MIUI version.
2. Look at the end of the build number, e.g. OS2.0.5.0.VNAMIXM. The two letters before "XM" are the market: CN China; MI global, EU Europe, IN India, among others.

Global ROM: restoring the store

• Search the app drawer or the Google folder.
• Check hidden apps in SettingsAppsApp lockHidden apps.
• Check Second space: a separate profile with its own apps.
• Enable it if disabled in SettingsAppsManage appsGoogle Play Store.

If it was deleted, install 53.2.23. HyperOS may scan the APK with the Security app and ask for confirmation: that's normal.

China ROM: enable Google and install Play Store

1. Enable the services. Open Settings and search "Google". The option is called Google Basic Services; on MIUI it was under Accounts & sync. Turn it on.
2. Restart the phone.
3. Install Play Store with the 53.2.23 APK.
4. Sign in and let the store and Google Play services update for a few minutes on Wi-Fi.
5. Check certification in Play StoreSettingsAboutPlay Protect certification.

What we don't recommend

• Third-party "Google installers": not needed on current China ROMs and some bundle adware or malware.
• Flashing a global ROM over a China one without experience: it requires unlocking the bootloader, which Xiaomi heavily restricts since HyperOS.