For Xiaomi users, the company’s proprietary MIUI operating system offers a feature-rich experience. However, depending on the region where the device was purchased (most notably China), the device may lack Google Mobile Services (GMS) out of the box. This creates a significant hurdle for users relying on the Play Store, Gmail, YouTube, and Maps.
To fix this:
If you choose the Google Installer path, proceed carefully, stick to trusted developer sources, and be ready to factory reset if things go wrong. When it works, though, it magically transforms your China-ROM Xiaomi into a full-fledged Google-ready device.