Tuesday, April 26, 2016

Steps to install Google play store on MiBOX3_Pro


Device
manufacturer: Xiaomi
model: MiBOX3_PRO (MDZ-18-AA)
MIUI TV版本: 1.4.6(稳定版)

Prerequisites (Tools & Packages )
1) 360超级ROOT from http://root.360.cn/
  PermRoot.apk
  (Note: Use the 7.1.6 version that come with a green icon; newer version with cyan color icon doesn't work; Request older version from 360.cn forum or alternatively from www.apkhere.com/down/com.qihoo.permmgr_7.1.6_free. Use at your own risk )

2) apk files from Gapps packages
  67ae3a402c705c8ec97d6d05364e8697  gapps-5.1-arm64-2015-07-17-15-08.zip
     Unzip and extract the following apk files:
  1. PrebuiltGmsCore.apk (from /arch/priv-app/PrebuiltGmsCore/)
  2. GoogleServicesFramework.apk (from /common/priv-app/GoogleServicesFramework/)
  3. GoogleLoginService.apk (from /common/priv-app/GoogleLoginService/)
  4. Phonesky.apk (from /common/priv-app/Phonesky/)
     !! Rename the PrebuiltGmsCore.apk to GmsCore.apk !! 

  Example: jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk

4) Google play store apk (from apkmirror etc)

5) Get ready a wireless/bluetooth keyboard


Steps

0) You may want to follow the link to enable 3rd party apk installation and change the UI language: How-to change UI language

1) Root the device
     Install PermRoot.apk. Launch 360超级ROOT & click the <跳skip> on upper right corner to enter the main screen. Click the center BIG icon in middle to start.

2)  Install terminal emulator and grant the root access
    Install jackpal.androidterm-1.0.70-71-minAPI4.apk. Launch the emulator and switch to root user
  >  su -     (Click Accept / 允许 when 360超级ROOT prompt)
  #  cd /

3) Remount /system rw
  # mount -o rw,remount /system

4) Copy the Gapps apk files to respective locations
   # cd /system/priv-app
   # mkdir GmsCore GoogleServicesFramework GoogleLoginService Phonesky
   # chmod 755 GmsCore GoogleServicesFramework GoogleLoginService Phonesky
   # 
   # df   (check your path to USB thumbdrive)
   (Note: Modify the following path to your Gapps apks in thumbdrive)
   # cp /storage/usbotg/usbotg-sda1/<path to gapps>/GmsCore.apk GmsCore/
   # cp /storage/usbotg/usbotg-sda1/<path to gapps>/GoogleServicesFramework.apk GoogleServicesFramework/
   # cp /storage/usbotg/usbotg-sda1/<path to gapps>/GoogleLoginService.apk GoogleLoginService/
   # cp /storage/usbotg/usbotg-sda1/<path to gapps>/Phonesky.apk Phonesky/
   # chmod 644 GmsCore/GmsCore.apk Google*/* Phonesky/Phonesky.apk
   # sync
   # reboot

5) Install the Google Play Store and YouTube from thumbdrive etc

----- That's all

DISCLAIMER. The instructions listed here can cause permanent damage to your device if applied incorrectly. Use at your own risk!

Information and hints from kane @ http://www.cnx-software.com/2016/04/12/xiaomi-mi-box-3-enhanced-pro-mediatek-mt8693-benchmarks-and-system-info/#comment-525919

32 comments:

  1. You are so great!!! Many thanks to you

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  2. @ Flying8pus: thanks for detail steps, i have done with all steps ...installed google playstore.. but when open playstore in home menu ..i didn't open ...just pop a few second and return in home

    what mistake did i do ?
    :(

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  3. Thank you. I installed successful Google Play but I can't install any software from Google Play because of error "Device not compatible". When I updated Google Services Play, after that showed "Google Service Play stop". What can I do

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    1. Not able to reproduce your issue. However, you can try to change your PlayStore to this particular version: http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/google-play-store-6-4-20-c-all-0-2780330-release/google-play-store-6-4-20-c-0-2780330-android-apk-download/

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  4. same, Google play installed. It opens for fraction of section and closed

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  5. HiHi, I tried the whole yesterday to install Google play store, but failed, maybe due to first updating thethe firmware.I can live with this, since side loading works. However I keep getting an error message about Google services crashing. I tried to delete all directories with Google but I'm kinda afraid to maybe brick it if deleting too much. Do anyone have any knowledge about exactly what to remove? I can't just disable Google play store or services, so it's not that easy sadly.

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  7. Work correct with Mi Box 3 Enhanced.
    Thx a lot.

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  8. I can not get my device rooted, whatever I try. Adb devices for not give me a number but on my windows 10 laptop I can share files through WiFi.

    I guess I should get adb to work first, but how?... Does someone have any ideas?
    Thanks in advance for replying :-)

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  9. I can not get my device rooted, whatever I try. Adb devices for not give me a number but on my windows 10 laptop I can share files through WiFi.

    I guess I should get adb to work first, but how?... Does someone have any ideas?
    Thanks in advance for replying :-)

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  10. Try a different adb driver. For rooting the device, in this example, doesn't require adb or connection to laptop.

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  11. Hi,

    I have just gotten my xiaomi box 3 pro (enhanced) and updated to latest firmware 1.4.15.

    I followed the above instructions accordingly but when i rebooted. I see the messages -"unfortunately, the google play service has stopped" and "the TVservice has stopped" keeps popping up.

    I restored the box back to the original firmware that came with the box 1.4.6 and the results is the same.

    Please help!! thanks..

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    1. any luck mate ? I have the same specs ( mi box 3 pro, FW 1.4.15)
      hope all this has to be done while keeping the box connected to display and laptop both ?
      360 root wont start in my win 10 as it needs a Chinese OS

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    2. Pls, How did you restore the original firmware.

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    3. You have to unplug the machine for about 10-15 mins and start again with the OK + back button pressed. it starts recovery and restored the last stable firmware.

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  12. When i tried using Chrome browser on my xiaomi box 3 pro (enhanced), i am unable play any videos from the streaming websites. Anyone has the same problem and found a way to resolve this? Greatly appreciate it if you can share your solution. Thanks a million!!!

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  13. Do you know how to change the os on box 3??

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  14. dear author,

    thank you for your tutorial,
    i've already succeed change to english and root,
    well, i used mixed method with several tutorial,
    i use startsetting.apk, rootchecker.apk, rootexplorer.apk,
    the root explorer i use to move files from usbthumbdrive, its a nightmare to type with mouse one by one)...

    again, thank you very much for the tutorials...

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  15. guys did any one have luck with 1.4.15 firmware ? I would like to get this sorted to pair the youtube app with my phone to start with.
    Any steps for recovery recommended

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    1. what was your firmware version as rooting did not work for me on 1.4.15/1.3.114 both versions

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    2. it works on 1.4.6. check if you box model match, refer to info at the th of this page.

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  17. Do you know any solution for 1.5.1 version? Thanks

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    1. Never try directly on newer version, but the solution shall survive through typical upgrade. At least, my playstore and apps still there after I upgraded to v1.5.2 last week.

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  20. to work first, play store update download free https://playstore.zone/download-for-mobile-phone/

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