Some Android devices do not have the Play Store pre-installed at the factory. For example, some Chinese cell phones or Chinese versions of a brand, such as Xiaomi (that’s why you should prefer the global version of these devices). Nor devices with special versions of Android, such as Amazon Fire tablets .
Fortunately in most cases you just have to install an application pack to have the Play Store working on these devices (no, the Play Store application is not simply necessary).
What you need to install the Play Store on your phone
- Google Services Framework
- Google Account Manager
- Google Play Services
- Google Play Store
Install these APKs in that specific order (locate the “Download APK” button on the page). Then open the newly installed Play Store app and surely you can already access it with your Google account.
I have linked to slightly older versions of those apps to extend their compatibility. They shouldn’t give you any trouble, if anything with Google Play Services. If you want a more updated version (or earlier, if your device is incompatible) just browse each link a little to find all the available versions of each app.
If you have problems with this method, in the past it was also used to use Google Installer (1, 2), an unofficial app that allowed you to have the Play Store on Chinese phones . Another way to install the Play Store and other Google apps is by “flashing” the “GAPPS” package, although this requires a custom recovery (only recommended for expert users).
Download APPS and Games WITHOUT Play Store
The disadvantage of the Play Store, or rather the Google Play Services component, is that it generates a high consumption of battery and RAM. If you can do without it, your phone will appreciate it. Alternatively you can download the APKs from the same Google Play store by other means, or use reliable repositories like APKMirror or F-Droid .
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