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Can I change from China version to other country version?

All Android phones in China comes without Google Play or any Google services.
It seems the only option is to root and install the google apps, but I was wondering what happens if I change the stock firmware from China to another country (let's say Hong Kong for example) in order to download play store. Any help would be helpful thanks!

Hi KJYap,
You can download the Google Play Apk from the link below: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Probably a popup comes up that you need to give permission to install the apk..
Check 'Unkown Sources' in the settings and you're good to go
Now you can install all Google apps you want from Google Play.
Hope it helps!

Keromi007 said:
Hi KJYap,
You can download the Google Play Apk from the link below: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Probably a popup comes up that you need to give permission to install the apk..
Check 'Unkown Sources' in the settings and you're good to go
Now you can install all Google apps you want from Google Play.
Hope it helps!
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Sorry but that's incorrect, you need to install TWRP and flash gapps to get the framework, otherwise the apps won't work. If you have a 9200 we cant use the regular TWRP and you must use the one linked on the SVA Rom page http://www.studenikin.ru/svarom/svarom_G9200.asp

Keromi007 said:
Hi KJYap,
You can download the Google Play Apk from the link below: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
Probably a popup comes up that you need to give permission to install the apk..
Check 'Unkown Sources' in the settings and you're good to go
Now you can install all Google apps you want from Google Play.
Hope it helps!
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This is not possible. You cant install the playstore apk like every other apk. You have to copy this apk (and play services) in the system partition and give it the appropriate rights. and for that you need root. And don't flash Gapps to the Stock rom because these are intended for aosp roms.

[How To] Installing Play Services on Chinese Honor 9

It seems that the Google Installer that actually work was pulled out from HiApp,
Using other installer like v 4.4.2 from Meizu, or v2, the one that circulate a lot wont work on this phone,
So here's the download link for GMS Installer that will install the Play services properly through recovery
https://yadi.sk/d/LqIsfrqs3Kbz2L
Simply install the app, and press the "One Click Install" and let it auto reboot
Tested & Work on latest B136

Hi, just bought Honor 9 Chinese version. I have 1 question. Is he phone need to be root? Or I can just simply install the apk you provided after turning my phone on the first time? Thank you in advance.

rendyalexanderthen said:
Hi, just bought Honor 9 Chinese version. I have 1 question. Is he phone need to be root? Or I can just simply install the apk you provided after turning my phone on the first time? Thank you in advance.
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No need to root

https://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-6x/help/china-variants-users-how-google-t3550396
Hi folks, you can refer to my previous Google Play installation experience for Honor 6x with EMUI4 and EMUI5.

I've just bought the Honor 9 in China and can't get this to work. When I try to install the GMS Installer it tells me "The parser did not find any certificates in the installation package." Googling this phrase made me none the wiser.
It then suggests I get the official version from HiApp, but there is of course no official version. I'm on the STF-AL10 model, build B175, EMUI 5.1, Android 7.0

Sanktgoran said:
I've just bought the Honor 9 in China and can't get this to work. When I try to install the GMS Installer it tells me "The parser did not find any certificates in the installation package." Googling this phrase made me none the wiser.
It then suggests I get the official version from HiApp, but there is of course no official version. I'm on the STF-AL10 model, build B175, EMUI 5.1, Android 7.0
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There has been some progress, but not really. I've managed to install the following:
Google Account Manager
Google Calendar Sync
Google Contacts Sync
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
But still when I try to open Play Store it tells me to install core GMS packages I was under the impression that Play Services was the same as GMS?

Sanktgoran said:
There has been some progress, but not really. I've managed to install the following:
Google Account Manager
Google Calendar Sync
Google Contacts Sync
Google Play Services
Google Play Store
Google Services Framework
But still when I try to open Play Store it tells me to install core GMS packages I was under the impression that Play Services was the same as GMS?
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Yes its the same.
You need to update your play services n play store to latest version first,
Download it from apkmirror

Using a chinese version of the GMSInstaller solved it for me. If you have the same problem ie can't install GMSInstaller with error about missing certificates, or error after installation about missing GMS core despite it being installed, try this version of the GMSInstaller:
https://m.box.com/shared_item/https://app.box.com/s/gpuf526astq1omfrqgy6u77fe1qysjj9
It's the very same file but with a Chinese name for all I can tell. Same size, looks, version number etc. But for some reason the only one my phone would accept.

Sanktgoran said:
Using a chinese version of the GMSInstaller solved it for me. If you have the same problem ie can't install GMSInstaller with error about missing certificates, or error after installation about missing GMS core despite it being installed, try this version of the GMSInstaller:
It's the very same file but with a Chinese name for all I can tell. Same size, looks, version number etc. But for some reason the only one my phone would accept.
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Hi,
I previously installed google services successfully using GMSinstaller when I first got my Honor 9 in August.
Now it is upgraded to B201 and because it always crashes when it comes to google play, I ran GMSinstaller again which asked me to uninstall every google related apps.
I did so but now it is impossible to install google again
GMS installer will only propose me to uninstall previously installed google apps, then reboot.
I tried several "Google Installer" none of them are working.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

EMUI 5.1 GMS CORE GOOGLE :
[ Скачать / Download ] - GmsCore-EMUI-5.1-NEW2018-ANDROIDHOST.RU.rar

I tried to make it work for a week. Thanks to you it works now on Huawei Nova 2s. Though I did unblock of the bootloader. Thank you!
One more question: Can I delete the GMS after it made its work or should it stay?

Is there an installer that works for chinese galaxy note 4 duos? they dont work

Try this:
https://itechify.com/2016/11/10/download-google-installer-apk-chinese-phones/
Wysłane z mojego STF-L09 przy użyciu Tapatalka

Mezo21 said:
I tried to make it work for a week. Thanks to you it works now on Huawei Nova 2s. Though I did unblock of the bootloader. Thank you!
One more question: Can I delete the GMS after it made its work or should it stay?
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I have the exact same problem on Huawei Nova 2s from china, can you please tell me how did you manage to make it work?

Kataphrakt said:
I have the exact same problem on Huawei Nova 2s from china, can you please tell me how did you manage to make it work?
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i have Nova 2s too.
just download the GMS Installer from the link given by thread starter, and then install it, open the app, and then press the install button and let it reboot, and voila!
you can check if there's an app called Google Play Services installed in your apps list.
next step is download this list from APKMirror.com :
- ConfigUpdater
- Data Transfer Tool
- Google Backup Transport
- Google Calendar Sync
- Android Services Library
- Android Shared Library
- Market Feedback Agent
- Google One Time Init
- Google Partnet Setup
- Google Services Framework
- Google Play Store
make sure to download the version which specific for your android version.
install all of that and reboot, and you're device will ready to go!

if i use this gms installer on my chinese honor 9 (STF-AL10), can i update the phone on later date? (ex. for emui / android os / security updates)
will there any problem i should aware of if i update my phone?

Does not work for emui 8. Any other solution?

Please am musah from Ghana am currently using the honor 9 lite the Chinese version I cannot install all the Google services any help for to install it on my phone. Thank you.

Huawei / Google play
I to am having problems
Installing google play.I downloaded the gmsinstaller core .but when click open it .it says suggested .I click on that all I get is Huawei apps page but no Google play there to download

Installing GAPPs suite on Honor 9 (Chinese Version) - NO ROOT NECESSARY

Hello alL,
I come to bring you good news. I have managed to install google play store and other Google Apps on the Chinese version of the Honor 9 (WITHOUT ROOT).
For anyone wondering, here are the steps.
1 - Download this file to your Honor 9.
2 - Decompress the zip file and install "Google Installer_2.0.apk". Don't touch the other files.
3 - Run this app (the newly installed one with the chinese name) and confirm using the Green button near the bottom.
4 - Confirm all prompts for authorisation, ensuring you select "Trust app" to give it full permissions. This will install the core "Google Play Apps Suite" as a user app, meaning that you will be able to uninstall "Play store" by simply dragging it to the top. See 1st screenshot.
5 - Check if Google Play Store has been installed and is working. If android complains about "Missing GMSs", reboot and try again. If still you have problems, try downloading "GMSInstaller apk" from an internet mirror of your choice.
See attached screenshots for proof that it works!

Great guide! Thanks for sharing. This is a safer way than rebrand, but rebrand will bring you a full Europe/US EMUI. You will not see any left-over Chinese characters.

The only downside is you'll be left with some Chinese letters here and there :/
But, it's easier than rebranding

Is there a lot of Chinese left so that it becomes difficult to use the phone? Or more like a minor nuisance? I'm currently in China and positively drooling at the local retail price but I've no access to a computer for rebranding.

Hi, I tried this procedure, I managed to install all the GApps but when I try to login or add google account the phone freezes for a moment and nothing happens. Same behavior on YT, while on Gmail and Play Store it still says "GMS Installer required". I guess that with a chinese phone you need to flash it anyway or it can't reach google servers. Am I right?

battilory said:
Hello alL,
I come to bring you good news. I have managed to install google play store and other Google Apps on the Chinese version of the Honor 9 (WITHOUT ROOT).
For anyone wondering, here are the steps.
1 - Download file to your Honor 9.
2 - Decompress the zip file and install "Google Installer_2.0.apk". Don't touch the other files.
3 - Run this app (the newly installed one with the chinese name) and confirm using the Green button near the bottom.
4 - Confirm all prompts for authorisation, ensuring you select "Trust app" to give it full permissions. This will install the core "Google Play Apps Suite" as a user app, meaning that you will be able to uninstall "Play store" by simply dragging it to the top. See 1st screenshot.
5 - Check if Google Play Store has been installed and is working. If android complains about "Missing GMSs", reboot and try again. If still you have problems, try downloading "GMSInstaller apk" from an internet mirror of your choice.
See attached screenshots for proof that it works!
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Hi,
I previously installed google services successfully using GMSinstaller when I first got my Honor 9 in August.
Now it is upgraded to B201 and because it always crashes when it comes to google play, I ran GMSinstaller again which asked me to uninstall every google related apps.
I did so but now it is impossible to install google again
GMS installer will only propose me to uninstall previously installed google apps, then reboot.
I tried several "Google Installer" including this one, none of them are working.
Any help would be appreciated,
Thanks

It seems like this B201 update patches the GMS installer

PalakMi said:
It seems like this B201 update patches the GMS installer
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I tried removing all the google stuff (framework, account manager, services, sync) then manually install each of them : still doesn't work.
Does anyone with B201 firmware succeed to install Google ?
Is it possible to downgrade without root/unlock ?
One thing I have not tried yet is reset to factory, If I do so I am wondering if a backup from HiSuite will restore everything...

padfr said:
I tried removing all the google stuff (framework, account manager, services, sync) then manually install each of them : still doesn't work.
Does anyone with B201 firmware succeed to install Google ?
Is it possible to downgrade without root/unlock ?
One thing I have not tried yet is reset to factory, If I do so I am wondering if a backup from HiSuite will restore everything...
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Tell us the results when you're done

PalakMi said:
Tell us the results when you're done
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After Factory reset, GMSinstaller worked again !
But my fear was confirmed : after restoring from HiSuite Backup, I lost some datas in my apps and also all my notes in the notes app
In the end got Google back, that's the most important !!

padfr said:
After Factory reset, GMSinstaller worked again !
But my fear was confirmed : after restoring from HiSuite Backup, I lost some datas in my apps and also all my notes in the notes app
In the end got Google back, that's the most important !!
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Well, it's better than nothing

MI11 China Phone can't install google play apps

I cant install google play aps to my Xaomi Mi11 China version phone with Miui 12. During installation "there was a problem parsing the package". I change the settings, permission to "autostart". I tried again, another problem "this apps was built for an older version of andriod and may not wprk properly. Try checking updates or contact developer". Pls help. thanks you.

Open the Amazon cloud storage link, http://t.cn/RBnlJsm
Go to the sub-folder which is named with '5-Google Play...'
Download Google Play Store_V23.2.11-21.zip
Unzip it, find an .apk file, and then tap the apk file to install Play Store
After rebooting, check whether your Google Play will work.

Follow Ilham Pradanto to fix notification - gps, flickering white screen when install align APK

I follow tut by this guy Ilham Pradanto one year ago, everything work perfect. Recently, I factory reset my Huawei P40 Pro (Poor me), I completely downgraded from EMUI 11 -> 10.131 (Install Google) and apply the same way to fix these errors, but when I install align-apk I got flickering white sccren (Remove Apk fix this problem). Is there any google update that led to errors ? I can prevent it ?

Don't install align apk just the patch

addx972 said:
Don't install align apk just the patch
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I alreday did it, but GPS not working and after 1 day, I got google verify error (already follow 3 tut videos of him)

So for gps you have to install the gms with a different version and for errors you have to disable automatic updates on the playstore
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