All modern devices are equipped with a store of applications, music, books and other content. Android devices are no exception, each comes with a Google Play store. Xiaomi phones are somewhat out of the ordinary. The reason for this is the presence of a Chinese version of the software, intended exclusively for the "Celestial Empire" market. Such devices carry on board the Chinese version of the Play Market. This is due to the ban on the use of any Google services. Mi Market is an analogue of a store from Google. For a Russian-speaking user, the benefits of such a service are highly questionable, at least due to the lack of translation.

Play market what is this program

Play Market Xiaomi is the official catalog of applications, identical to that used in Android devices from other manufacturers. It is also known among users as "Android Market" and "Google Market". Like most analogs, the catalog contains hundreds of thousands of units of various content: programs, games, music, films, books.

All content of the service is licensed. It is worth mentioning a number of advantages of using certified software in comparison with “pirated” counterparts:

1. Quality... All materials are thoroughly checked before publication. Errors in the operation of such software and other troubles are practically excluded.
2. Safety... All content is scanned for malware - the risk of downloading infected content is reduced to zero.
3. Support... Regular release of new versions, bug fixes, adaptation to new devices.
4. Comments (1)... The opportunity to get acquainted with the opinions and reviews of other consumers before buying, add your opinion or report a problem.

"Google Market" how to download and install

If the program is still missing, most likely you have a Chinese version of the operating system. There is no serious problem in this, you just need to install an adapted version for our region. There are several ways to install Play Store on Xiaomi.

How to disable automatic updating of Play Market apps

The option is far from the most popular, since the up-to-date software is always needed. This action may be required if you are in roaming, save traffic, if you do not want updates without your knowledge.

We go to the store itself, settings, auto-update applications, choose from the proposed:

• never (our case);
• always (over cellular networks and over Wi-Fi);
• only via Wi-Fi (suitable for a roaming situation);

How to remove Play Market on Xiaomi

The occupation is very dubious and it is difficult to imagine a situation in which it may be required. Complete removal can also lead to serious malfunctions. Don't risk it, you can just turn it off.

Today you will learn about the new creation of the already well-known brand Xiaomi, about the long-awaited new product Redmi 2. You must admit that recently the company Xiaomi has begun to disappoint many, because they have forgotten about their real, original essence.

Remember why this company became successful? They not only produced quality products, but also provided users with a low cost. Their latest novelties definitely cannot be called affordable, for example, the Xiaomi Mi4i model. Let's leave the other models and move on to the review of our smartphone.

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Today we will get acquainted with a new product called Xiaomi Redmi 2. This gadget was long-awaited for many fans of Xiaomi. By the way, here its cost on Aliexpress - >>... Since it is compact and has an affordable price, unlike the Mi4i.

Let's start our smartphone review Xiaomi Redmi 2 with consideration of the complete set. The whole set is in a compact cardboard box in a minimalist style. The package itself includes the smartphone itself, a silicone bumper cover, protective film, Charger, USB cable, manual.

Specifications, price of smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 2

These are such good specifications has a smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 2 for its relatively low price - an average of about $ 150.

Appearance

The front panel of the device is made of Gorilla Glass 3 with an oleophobic coating. At the top of the panel, you will find a 2 megapixel camera, earpiece, light and proximity sensor. At the bottom of the touch buttons, they are not highlighted.

Smartphone design and specifications

The back of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 2 is made of plastic. The material itself is not easily soiled and there are no traces of touch. At the top of the rear panel there is an 8-megapixel camera from OmniVision with an aperture of 2.2, as well as an LED flash and an external speaker.

Below is the engraving of the Xiaomi logo. On the right side you will see a mechanical power and volume button. The buttons sit confidently in their places. At the top there is a standard 3.5 mm headset jack. At the bottom there is a micro USB port with OTG support and a microphone.

Under the back cover you will see a removable battery with a capacity of 2200 mAh, 2 slots for micro SIM cards and a capacity for a memory card. In general, the assembly of the gadget is not bad. In principle, many are already familiar with such a design as that of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone.

The technical part of the gadget: the display size is 4.7 inches, the matrix is ​​IPS, the resolution is HD 720 by 1280 pixels.

Xiaomi Redmi 2 interface

The touch (touch) reacts amazingly to the slightest touch. The languages ​​†‹вЂ‹ are English and Chinese, but we can confidently say that Russian versions will appear a little later, but for now this is a big minus of the smartphone. As for the branded shell, Xiaomi is familiar to many and of course looks like others.

The device operates under the control of an operating room. Android systems KitKat. Over time, there will be updates to the lollipop version.

Responsible for the work is the Snapdragon 410 processor, bundles with the Adreno 306 video accelerator. (4.20-4.30).
The device has 1 GB random access memory and 8 GB built-in. It is known that there will be a modification with 2 GB of RAM and 16 built-in. The processor frequency is 1.2 GHz.

In Gis mode, the device worked for 6 hours, which is, one might say, a record. The system is well optimized, which is why the battery lasts so long. The gadget requires charging once every 2-3 days. For such a price, the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone has quite good technical characteristics.

How to install on Xiaomi Redmi 2 Play Market

For those who are faced with the lack of Play Market in the original firmware, we will show you how to install it. Go to the Apps shortcut, enter in the search bar Google play , install the services, and already in them you install the Play Market. After that, a play market will appear in the working panel.

Camera overview

To go to the camera you need to swipe to the left, here you can choose different kinds shooting. For example, panoramic. With a swipe to the right, you will go to the menu for choosing various effects, the maximum recording size is Full HD.

Navigation

GPS navigation operation: after a cold start, the device finds and connects to the satellite almost instantly.

Sound

The speaker volume is above average. The sound in the headphones is average.

Pros of the smartphone Xiaomi Redmi 2

The advantages of the Xiaomi Redmi 2 smartphone include:

1. Relatively low price: $ 130-180
2. Autonomy of work;
3. Support for 4G networks;

Minuses:

1. No backlight 3 touch buttons;
2. The lack of the Russian language is perhaps the main disadvantage of this phone..

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Russification

In order for all newly installed applications to work in their native and understandable language, you need to activate the Russian locale using the MoreLocale2 application. You can always find the latest version of the program on the developer's website or on Google Play:

Before installation third party applications do not forget to activate the corresponding setting: Settings -> Additional settings -> Privacy -> Unknown sources.

If you already have superuser rights, then you can launch the Locale application and activate the Russian language in it. And for those who do not have them, you need to give the program permission to change. system settings... To do this, we perform the following procedure:

1. in the device settings in the About phone section, 7-8 times click on the MIUI version item, until the bottom appears an inscription that the Developer Mode is activated;
2. in the newly appeared section Developer options (Settings -> Additional settings), activate USB debugging;

1. download and install latest version adb-setup;
2. find a new folder on the C drive adb and, while holding down the Shift key on the keyboard, click on it with the right mouse button. In the menu that appears, select Open command window;
3. we connect the smartphone to the computer using a USB cable. When the menu appears on the phone screen, select Transfer files (MTP);
4. in command line on the PC, enter - adb devices... If you did everything correctly, then after executing the command, you should see serial number your device MBP ...... If there is an inscription after the number unauthorized, then you need to give permission for USB debugging on the smartphone screen;
5. after which we repeat - adb devices... Now there is an inscription device opposite the number;
6. we introduce - adb shell pm grant jp.co.c_lis.ccl.morelocale android.permission.CHANGE_CONFIGURATION... Thus, we give the MoreLocale2 program the right to make changes to the configuration of the smartphone.

1. disconnect the phone from the computer and launch the Locale application, in which we select the Russian language.

Now the Russian locale is activated in the phone and all installed applications will work in Russian.

Install Google Play Services

All the most difficult is over, now we proceed to the main part - install google Play Market and all the necessary applications. Download and install the updated version of Google Installer on your smartphone. We launch the Gapps application that appears on the desktop, in which you need to click on the blue circle with the inscription Install (you may have hieroglyphs if you missed the activation of the Russian locale).

The application will download the necessary files by itself.

You only need to periodically authorize and confirm the installation of applications.

After successful completion, you will be able to create a Google account and sync your smartphone with your account, as well as install the necessary applications from the Google Play Market. Locale and Gapps are no longer needed and can be safely removed.

Android smartphones are the most common in the world today due to their ease of use and the large number of freebies available on Play. Application Market... Indeed, without modern applications, regardless of what kind of smartphone you have: Xiaomi Mi 4C, Xiaomi Mi 5 or even Xiaomi Mi Max, your list of functions and possibilities of using the gadget is sharply reduced. But what to do if the smartphone flatly refuses to download from Google Play ?! And it was exactly this problem that the devices from the Xiomi company faced.

Causes of the problem

Expectation Wi-Fi networks in the Play Market on Xiaomi can be caused by a fairly large list of reasons, such as:

1. Operating system malfunctions (in our case, Android);
2. The smartphone is connected to a router that does not distribute Wi-Fi (the Internet may not be available if a router is connected);
3. Google service problem (rare but solvable problem);
4. Poor compatibility of the Play Store with a specific brand (Xiaomi);
5. Interference from others installed applications on a smartphone (using independent ad blocking, etc.);
6. Inconsistent settings (manual installation of changes).

Accordingly, there are many solutions to such problems, depending on the complexity and reasons for their occurrence. Let's consider each of the reasons separately.

Banal (simple)

As for simple solutions this problem, it should be highlighted:

• Restart your phone. Used in case of unexpected connection problems in the operating system Android;
• Update time and date. This can cause a malfunction in the Play Market and only after fixing it will establish access to Wi-Fi;
• Wait. Sometimes, due to the huge amount of data in the market, there may be problems. In this case, it is worth waiting a little. If everything does not work out within 2 hours, then the problem is something else;
• Removing program settings that may affect the operation of the service (for example, Freedom).

More complex

If you can cope with simple tasks without having a lot of experience using Xiaomi smartphones, then you will have to tinker with the rest. Connecting to a router and everything connected with it is a rather deep topic, let's highlight the main:

• Checking for the presence of the Internet. The device can be connected to a router, but there is no Internet;
• Optimum speed. The provider must provide an uninterrupted and good speed of the Wi-Fi connection;
• Fix device connection ban. There are cases when the connection of a specific device is prohibited;
• Correctness of entering authorization data (login and password);
• Router firmware update;
• Factory reset;
• There is a chance that the router is simply faulty.

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Problems in the Play Market application

Rarely, since Google monitors its products, but it still happens that you download applications that do not load due to malfunctions in the play market service itself on your smartphone. The solutions that will remedy the situation are:

• Connecting another Google account;
• Check and install, if necessary, an update for the OS;
• Regarding Miui 8 users, it is possible to wait for Wi-Fi in case of an increase in the system settings for the amount of files to download;
• Recover from backup applications or, if necessary, the entire operating system;
• Clear the cache of this application on the smartphone (we remove the clutter of the smartphone);
• In the case of "copyright" firmware, the option is possible unofficial sources downloading the application, so you need to check the details with the author of the firmware;
• Reset settings (with the condition of saving all data).

Settings problems

Access settings are one of the keys to creating a reliable and working connection. The solution to this problem is:

• Correct changes in the Host file (leave untouched only the base file "0.1 localhost", remove everything else);
• Checking proxy settings (if not connected only via Wi-Fi).

Waiting for a Wi-Fi network in the Play Market service on Xiaomi smartphones has become a fairly common and discussed problem for brand users. Does not download applications and writes about waiting for wifi - the most frequent requests for Xiaomi today. But do not be discouraged, because following a simple algorithm of actions, you can easily fix the problem based on your situation.