How to install Google Apps (gapps) including Play Store in Mi4c

Mi4c is becoming increasingly popular among western consumer audience due to it's spec differences with it's international brother, the Mi4i.

But the problem is that there are no Google Apps included in the device.

In the past, there was the Google Installer app to install GApps in MIUI. That method became obsolete and removed from Xiaomi App Store. You can find the app elsewhere but AFAIK it doesn't work as expected.

So, my question is, does anybody know a proper way to install GApps in Mi4c?

I have downloaded the latest pico package of GApps and tried to install through Mi-Recovery but of course, it says that there is signature mismatch.

I would appreciate any help.

Introducing you to Xiaomi Mi4C

Xiaomi has new smartphone this September, and this new device -Xiaomi Mi4C- is worthy of bringing it to your cart considering its price.

A resolution of 1920 x 1080
Many people think the 2560 x 1440 resolution has better to fit in a display size that does not exceed more than 5.5 inches, because the higher resolution drains battery life much faster than a resolution that measures at 1920 x 1080. The extra work required put in by both the GPU and CPU in rendering the extra amount of pixels, so when games being played on smartphones with higher resolutions tend to lose out on performance because some of the hardware just cannot keep up with the intense visuals of the game. This is where Xiaomi has done a tremendous job and taken a step back with its Mi4c. They have limited the resolution to just 1080p because a Full HD one will not only look attractive on a smaller screen, the hardware will also be able to deliver above-par performance and higher battery life.

Dual-SIM compatible
Although has excellent hardware, lots of smartphones are only able to fit in one SIM card. Then Xiaomi Mi4c is designed to fit in two SIM cards and the users will not have to go through the trouble of reducing their cards’ sizes since the smartphone accepts both SIMs in their original size.


A USB-C port that is also compatible with Quick Charge 2.0
OnePlus 2 came with a USB-C port and while it did not support Quick Charge 2.0 despite having a Snapdragon 810 chipset, Xiaomi Mi4c has this crucial feature. Xiaomi was also kind enough to bundle a charger that is compatible with Quick Charge 2.0, which will make a lot of customers convenience. The USB-C port will make you experience increased data transfer speeds but the USB-C cables are quite expensive because this particular technology is yet to become popular across other platforms and devices.

All the latest wireless chips are present in Xiaomi Mi4c
Xiaomi Mi4c has an 802.11ac Wi-Fi chip, a Category 4 LTE modem, Bluetooth 4.1 and an Infrared port all present under its 5 inch screen. However, it doesn't possess an NFC chip.

Unbeatable price tag for a Snapdragon 808 smartphone
So far, Snapdragon 808 is the second fastest chipset belonging to Qualcomm, with a Snapdragon 810 being the fastest all thanks to its octa-core processor. Smartphones that come running with a Snapdragon 808 do not come with a small price tag but Xiaomi has managed to prove everyone wrong thanks to its low-cost business model. If you want to purchase a Xiaomi Mi4c from online retailers then you will notice that the smartphone only costs 9.99 but has everything that a flagship phone comes armed with.

With Snapdragon 808 Hexa Core processor clocked at1.8GHz, MIUI 7 system, 2GB Ram and 16GB Rom, 3080 mAh battery, 5.0 Inch FHD Screen, 4G USB Type-C and IR Remote Control, Xiaomi Mi4c is a great smartphone to purchase, especially if you have 5 in your budget.

Xiaomi Mi4c Overview - Midrange Beast with Flagship Features

Now the third largest phone manufacturer in the world and the leading smartphone manufacturer in china, Xiaomi’s been bringing amazing specs for extremely low prices, and with the Mi4C, they’ve one upped themselves once again, bringing flagship features to budget/midrange prices.

What is it & What’s new?



Xiaomi is another of the long list of new phones that offer flagship specs at a reasonable price, but this time, they really mean to destroy the competition. Like how intel heavily subsidized the Asus ZenFone 2 (my current daily driver FYI), this is Qualcomm’s attempt to do that, as it starts at 200 dollars with a 808, the same SOC in the LG G4 and the moto X pure edition. It’s essentially the Mi4i (which looks quite a bit like the 5c...) but without the overheating issues and better specs, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it’s a rather compact 5 inch phone, a space only occupied but the moto g right now.. and this is a much better phone than that.



What really makes this device special is the features it has for the price: Qualcomm quick charge (which has changed how I use a device and I’d never buy a device that doesn’t have it), USB Type C with an adapter so you don’t have to throw out all of your accessories in the box, a display from the best like Sharp, LG & JDI/AUO, IR blaster, dual sim, SD card slot, the list goes on and on. They threw the kitchen sink at it and if there’s anything you really want out of a phone, it’s probably here. this phone has flagship specs for a budget price, and it’s pretty future proof as well. Just reading the feature list makes this device seem like less of a compromise than the OnePlus 2, which prided itself as a no compromise flagship/ 2016 flagship killer, but honestly, for the money, I’d probably buy this over the OP2.

If you want the complete spec sheet, here it is:

Xiaomi Mi4c
CPU - Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 Hexacore processor
Memory - 16gb & 2gb @ Standard, 32gb & 3gb @ Advanced, both with Micro SD Card Expansion
Display - 5 inch, 1080p IPS LCD (440ppi)
Dimensions - 213.81 x 6.96 x 0.78 cm / 5.43 x 2.74 x 0.31 inches, 162g
Cameras - 13MP Rear / 5MP Front
Connectivity - BT 4.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, micro USB, 3.5mm
Battery - 3000 mAh/ 3080mAh
OS - Android 5.1 with MIUI skin
Pricing - 0 USD @ GearBest for standard, 0 for Advanced edition

Xiaomi Mi4C

I want to buy Xiami Mi4c. I live in INDIA.

Does anyone know if this device will be launched in INDIA or not ? Any info on this will be appreciated.

Also my colleague is travelling to China, so will it be a good idea to get the phone from China ? Will it have international warranty ?