How to install GetApps on Xiaomi: official and alternative methods

Xiaomi’s GetApps app store is a proprietary alternative to Google Play, offering optimized versions of programs for MIUI-based devices. Although the service is pre-installed on most of the brand’s smartphones, many users face its absence after resetting, firmware or buying a device abroad. In this article, we will discuss how to return GetApps to your Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO – from official methods to workarounds for regions where the service is blocked.

GetApps is not just a duplicate of Google Play, but also provides exclusive content: themed wallpapers, MIUI themes, Xiaomi smart home apps, and even firmware betas. However, its installation can be complicated by regional restrictions (for example, in Europe, the service is often absent out of the box) or conflicts with global versions of MIUI.

Why doesn’t your Xiaomi have GetApps?

Before you start installing, it is important to understand the reason for the lack of a store.

• 📦 Regional restrictions: On devices with global firmware (MIUI Global) for the European market GetApps is often removed due to requirements GDPR.
• 🔄 Reset: After a hard reset or flashing, the store may disappear if it was not included in the recovery image.
• 🛠️ Custom firmware: In informal builds (such as LineageOS or Pixel Experience), Xiaomi services are removed by default.
• 📱 Model for a specific market: Some devices (e.g. Xiaomi Mi) A1/A2 Android One is initially devoid of branded services.

If your smartphone falls under one of these points, don’t worry – below we will look at solutions for each case. In the meantime, check the version of MIUI in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version. This will help you choose the right method.

Official method: installation via MIUI

The most reliable method is to restore GetApps through standard system tools, and it is suitable for devices with original MIUI firmware (even if the store was removed).

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Show All Apps.
3. In the search box, type GetApps (or App Store in English).
4. If the application is found but disabled, click Enable.
5. If the app is missing, move on to the next step.

If GetApps doesn’t appear in the list, try updating MIUI services:

• 🔗 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔄 Press three points. → Update packages MIUI.
• 📥 Wait for the boot to complete and restart the device.

After you reboot, check if the store is in the app menu. If the method doesn't work, regional locking may be the reason - go to alternative ways.

Installation via APK: step-by-step instructions

If the official method does not help, you can install GetApps manually through APK-This method is universal, but requires caution: download the file only from trusted sources (for example, the official Xiaomi website).

Algorithm of action:

1. Download the latest version of GetApps (com.xiaomi.mipicks.apk) from APKMirror or Xiaomi Community.
2. Transfer the file to your smartphone (for example, via Telegram or Google Drive).
3. In Settings → Applications → Special permissions enable Installation from unknown sources for the file manager.
4. Run the downloaded APK and follow the installer's instructions.

After installation, the cache may need to be cleaned:

• 🧹 Go to Settings. → Annexes → GetApps → Warehouse.
• 🗑️ Click Clear Cache and Clear Data.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

⚠️ Attention: Installation APK from unverified sources can lead to data leakage or virus infection.Always check the hash amount of the file (for example, via VirusTotal) before installing.

Important: On some models (e.g., Xiaomi 12T Pro for the European market), GetApps may not be updated through Google Play after manual installation.

Overcoming regional constraints

If your Xiaomi is purchased in Europe or another restricted region, GetApps can be hidden even after installation, and to activate it, you need to change the region in the Mi Account settings:

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account and log in.
2. Go to Account Settings → Country/Region.
3. Choose India or China, where the service is free.
4. Save the changes and restart the device.

After changing the region, you may need to re-install GetApps via APK. Also note that some features (such as Mi Pay) may become unavailable.

If changing the region didn’t help, try resetting the network settings (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.This sometimes solves problems with connecting to Xiaomi servers.

Alternative stores for Xiaomi

If GetApps cannot be installed, consider alternatives optimized for MIUI:

• 📱 Mi App Store (alternative): Unofficial store builds with advanced functionality (for example, support for themes) MIUI 14).
• 🛒 APKPure: Verified source APK automatic-update.
• 🔍 Aptoide: Decentralized store with open repositories.
• 🌍 Aurora Store: Anonymous client for Google Play without an account link.

Alternative stores will also require permission to unknown sources, and note that some of them (such as Aptoide) may contain advertising or paid content.

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Before installing a third-party store, check reviews on 4PDA or XDA Developers – this will help you avoid fraudulent versions.

Solving problems after installation

Even after successful installation, GetApps may not work properly. Here are the typical bugs and their solutions:

If the store does not display Russian after installation, try:

1. Go to GetApps settings (the gear icon in the upper right corner).
2. Select Language → Russian.
3. If the language is not on the list, install MoreLocale. 2 Google Play and force localization ru_RU.

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 14+ Android 13 and some versions of GetApps may conflict with security, in which case try to roll back to an older version. APK (For example, 4.5.2 instead of 5.0+).

GetApps on custom firmware

If you use informal firmware (like LineageOS or ArrowOS), installing GetApps will require additional steps, and the main problem is the lack of Xiaomi branded services on which the store depends.

Instructions for custom firmware:

1. Install Xiaomi EU Patch (available on 4PDA or XDA) This patch adds support for MIUI services.
2. Download the MIUI System Framework for your version of Android (e.g. miui-framework-13.0.4.zip).
3. Fly the file through TWRP or OrangeFox Recovery.
4. After the reboot, install GetApps via APK (as described above).

If the store is still not working, check the availability of the following packages in the system:

com.xiaomi.account


com.miui.system




com.xiaomi.mipicks

You can add them to the ADB:

adb install com.xiaomi.account.apk


adb install com.miui.system.apk

Important: On some firmware (e.g. Pixel Experience), GetApps will not work because of lack of support. MIUI-In this case, all that remains is to use alternative stores.

FAQ: Frequent questions about GetApps on Xiaomi

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If none of the methods worked, check if your operator has blocked access to Xiaomi servers. VPN. Sometimes it helps to shift. SIM-maps or connection to another Wi-Fi network.