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How to install the Mi Market app on your Android device ?

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Whether you’re looking for an alternative to Google Play or just want to see what the Xiaomi App store is all about, here’s a simple guide to show you how to install the Mi Market app on your Android device.

i. Installing Mi Market app on your Android phone

  1. In order to install apps from places other than the Google Play on your Android phone, you’ll need to enable Unknown Sources in the Settings > Security menu.
  2. On your phone, go to m.app.xiaomi.com using your favorite Internet browser.
  3. Tap Client download to download the MiMarket.apk file.
    install mi market
  4. When the download completes, open the notification panel from the top. Tap the Download complete notification, and follow the on screen instructions to install it.
    install mi market_2

ii. Installing Mi Market app on your Android tablet

  1. In order to install apps from places other than the Google Play on your Android tablet, you’ll need to enable Unknown Sources in the Settings > Security menu.
  2. On your tablet, go to app.xiaomi.com using your favorite Internet browser.
  3. Tap Download mobile client.
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  4. Tap Download to start downloading the MiMarket.apk file.
    install mi market_4
  5. When the download completes, open the notification panel from the top. Tap the Download complete notification, and follow the on screen instructions to install it.
    install mi market_5

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  1. i own a xiaomi mired 1s and i can’t download the mi market . it is currently miui 6. can anyone help?
    i bought my Mired 1s in india .I have uninstalled my google play store by mistake. And still did not got reinstall after factory reset. And all my apps not working because of no Google play store. Kindly help me in how to re install google play store in my phone.
    Please help me.

    • I think you need to reinstall the firmware (ROM). Here is the link to download the firmware and read the flashing (installation) guide

  2. i own a xiaomi mi4 and i can’t download the mi market . it is currently miui 6. can anyone help?

    • It’s better you report your problem in the MIUI forum so that more people can help you. Kindly include what error you were seeing and explain in more details the problem you’re facing.

  3. Dear ethan i bought my Mi3 in india .I have uninstalled my google play store by mistake. And still did not got reinstall after factory reset. And all my apps not working because of no Google play store. Kindly help me in how to re install google play store in my phone.

  4. I own xiaomi mi4. I have uninstalled default browser and wish to get it back. Please suggest me how to do that?

    • Many threads in the MIUI forum talked about this issue. And most of them advise to reinstall the firmware (in another word, reflash the ROM) to get back the default Browser app.

  5. Hi Ethan I was going through this thread and found you replied on every thanks for that support my query is I have redmi 1s and facing problem in v50 update of apps crashing lagging a lot and over heating so how can I switch back to v45 or if you know any better then v45 like v41.1 I also do not want any battery drainage but can ignore overheating thanks

    • There are plenty of battery/power management apps in the Play Store. Personally, I don’t have a preference.

      MIUI 5 in Xiaomi also comes with its own power management feature if you don’t prefer a 3rd party app.

  7. hi ethan why my xiaomi note can’t use wifi for my app only can use 3G. wifi only can use browser n play YouTube pls help thank you

    • Double check the configuration in the Security app > Data usage > Restrict. Here, you can disallow/allow apps from using both the wifi and mobile data.

  8. Hi. I’m using Mi4 and i bought it last month in China.
    My Mi4 didn’t come with GooglePlayStore or Mi Market. It just have the app called “An Zhi” and they told me that its the playstore for Mi4. I try to download Mi Market or GooglePlayStore like few times already but it failed. How is it?

    Thanks.

    • I haven’t gotten a Xiaomi phone from China before. But, I always thought the Chinese version of Xiaomi phone should have Mi Market.

      Anyway, I think it’s best for you to reflash (reinstall) the firmware, you can look for the firmware and guide over here.

  10. hi! Thanks for your article. I’ve just bought a Mi3 from Singapore. There’s no Mi market app for some reason? I followed your link above (mi.app.etc) I get the webpage but the green box is not there? (this is using Google engine on the Mi3) It appears on my other phone ..any suggestions .Thanks

  11. I am unable to access google play store as I am unable to open it. As soon as I click on the icon it closed. So I uninstall and download it again. Bt its still not working along with all google apps

  12. hello, i am having trouble with instagram is not working on my redmi which i downloaded from Google play store. anyone know how to solve this?

    • I don’t know what’s your actual problem without much description. But, let me try my luck. Kindly follow the guide here to check if you’ve granted the permission to allow Instagram to use the phone’s camera.

  14. I Don’t have play store and mi market device and even any browser also don’t have in my mi3 phone.So I not able to use internet and i can’t down load any app with out browser.I am very disappointed.Please give the replay what to do for browser,play store,mi market app to download in my mi3 phone.

    • It sounds very impossible that your Mi 3 doesn’t come with any Internet browser. By right you should have Chrome or the stock Browser. Where have you gotten the Mi 3 from ? Is it genuine ? You can check using this app.

      You can try factory reset to see if you can get back the pre-installed apps on your Mi 3. If not here are 2 suggestions:
      1. Find the appropriate ROM for your Mi 3 model and flash (install) it manual. The ROM and guide are available here.
      2. Or, find all the apk files for the missing apps in MIUI forum and install them manually.

  15. I cannot register on Micloud on my new redmi note Malaysia. Error msg prompting “cannot register” when keying my email account with 8
    character password. Pls help.
    Tks

  16. hi . I have xiaomi mi3 Indian version bought a weeks ago .I have unnecessarily updated some apps in my device from black mart app . some apps are showing unknown sources and with date 1970 when I used clear mart app antivirus scan . even stock browser got messed with this updating processing showing unknown source .. u can see this in below links .

    http://tinyurl.com/q9mnbpm
    http://tinyurl.com/q35s2xa

    • Sorry Teja for my lack of knowledge, I don’t know what’s black mart app. Anyway, worst comes to worst, you can factory reset the phone or manually flash the MIUI rom to get everything back to normal.

      • Thanks for your reply Mr ethan

        I have never done factory reset or flashed any ROM manually so please clarify these doubts.

        If I factory reset, Google apps(especially playstore) are still available in the device or wiped off.I don’t bother about remaining apps to get delete.

        Is there is any difference between factory resetting and flashing ROM in terms of performance in later usage as factory reset is just a matter of hit the reset button but to flashing ROM I need to download all tools etc .,

        • factory reset means it comes d way first time it came to your hand. No contacts. if it was preinstalled Google play which it is it will.

        • Thanks for your reply. My Mi3 didn’t come with the Mi market app or the Google play store preinstalled. For some reason it came with the Lenovo store installed. Also for some reason it runs very slowly. I managed to install the Antutu benchmark and it scored around 42000.So it has potential. Any suggestions are very appreciated. Thanks

  17. Is google play appear in every hongmi phone initially?Do i need to install it because it is not in my menu

    • As far as I know, Redmi from Singapore does come with Google Play installed, and I was told Redmi from China doesn’t come with it. If you would like to gain access to over 1million of apps conveniently, yes, you do need google play.