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Android ONE without Google account

Hello everyone, I'm new in this site and I want to ask you a question.
I want to buy this Xiaomi (mi a2 lite/redmi 6 pro) but I don't have a google account(i don't like those services) so i have to buy a phone which works without a google account... I prefer the mi a2 lite but if it's necessary to insert a google account I will buy the redmi 6 pro... can you help me please?
P.S. I WILL NOT CREATE A GOOGLE ACCOUNT FOR THIS PHONE so, don't reply to me that i have to buy the mi a2 lite and after create a google account without my private informations in order to start the phone with this new account...in this case I ask you to reply me some devices' name which works without a google account...Thanks to everyone!

I suppose that if you don't want to use a Google account, it's because you care for your privacy (targeted ads, NSA data harvesting, etc.)
But even if you use a phone without a Google account, on the vast majority of the phones the Google Service and Google apps are preinstalled, and they will spy on you anyway.
The best way to use a phone like you want, without Google interference, is to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROM (I highly recommend LineageOS for the privacy).
Custom ROMs often comes without any Google Service or app, so you got a clean Android version after installation that doesn't need any Google account to work. But you might miss some features that only Google can provide: in fact people always install OpenGApps immediately after the ROM when they want Play Store and other Google stuff.
But if you don't want the Google Play Store, you can install apps from alternative stores like F-Droid and XDA Labs.
The problem with Mi A2 Lite is that still there aren't any custom ROMs (it still lacks the main tool to install custom ROMs, that is TWRP). So if you need a smartphone right now and you can't wait for custom ROMs to arrive for Mi A2 Lite, you better choose another device. My personal suggestion is Redmi Note 5 (whyred), that has official LineageOS support and the best hardware for the price. The second best choice is Mi A1 (official LOS support too).

You don't need a Google account for this phone.
I also decided to try my luck and get this phone with the prospect of it one day supporting Lineage OS. The device is Project Treble supported though, so you can flash what's called a GSI (generic system image) without the need for TWRP.
Though GSIs are, well, generic. Not tuned to any particular phone.

thanks BubuXP
BubuXP said:
I suppose that if you don't want to use a Google account, it's because you care for your privacy (targeted ads, NSA data harvesting, etc.)
But even if you use a phone without a Google account, on the vast majority of the phones the Google Service and Google apps are preinstalled, and they will spy on you anyway.
The best way to use a phone like you want, without Google interference, is to unlock the bootloader and install a custom ROM (I highly recommend LineageOS for the privacy).
Custom ROMs often comes without any Google Service or app, so you got a clean Android version after installation that doesn't need any Google account to work. But you might miss some features that only Google can provide: in fact people always install OpenGApps immediately after the ROM when they want Play Store and other Google stuff.
But if you don't want the Google Play Store, you can install apps from alternative stores like F-Droid and XDA Labs.
The problem with Mi A2 Lite is that still there aren't any custom ROMs (it still lacks the main tool to install custom ROMs, that is TWRP). So if you need a smartphone right now and you can't wait for custom ROMs to arrive for Mi A2 Lite, you better choose another device. My personal suggestion is Redmi Note 5 (whyred), that has official LineageOS support and the best hardware for the price. The second best choice is Mi A1 (official LOS support too).
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Thank you so much, but now I think that I'll buy the xiaomi redmi note 5 pro because is already supported by lineage os, when I buy it I'll flash lineage os so i can use it without google...but thank you!

Xiaomi will continue to pre-install Google's Phone and Messages apps on global device

is there any workaround to use MIUI phone and messages apps especially on RN8Pro running Global or EEA ROM ??
p.s. Even the icons of these google apps can not be changed with Themes, any cure for this ??
https://www.gsmarena.com/xiaomi_wil...essages_apps_on_global_devices-news-40859.php

Android 11 update and Google Play Services Error

Hello,
Recently I have received MIUI 12.1.1 Stable update with Android 11.0 into my Redmi K30 5G device (China ROM). Since then some apps (like- GBoard and certain ride sharing apps) keep showing errors - "This application requires Google Play Services, which is not installed in your system" and simply keeps crashing.
However I have latest Google Play Services (version 20.42.65) and Google Play Store (version 22.8.42) installed and most of the apps are working fine.
I can't understand what's the real issue here!
Does those applications don't have Android 11 support yet or something like that? or is it a bug of MIUI 12.1.1 ROM?

abhi281 said:
Hello,
Recently I have received MIUI 12.1.1 Stable update with Android 11.0 into my Redmi K30 5G device (China ROM). Since then some apps (like- GBoard and certain ride sharing apps) keep showing errors - "This application requires Google Play Services, which is not installed in your system" and simply keeps crashing.
However I have latest Google Play Services (version 20.42.65) and Google Play Store (version 22.8.42) installed and most of the apps are working fine.
I can't understand what's the real issue here!
Does those applications don't have Android 11 support yet or something like that? or is it a bug of MIUI 12.1.1 ROM?
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i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.

lucastmendonfaf said:
i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.
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Thanks for suggestion, but actually unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me. Also China ROM receive faster updates.

lucastmendoncaf said:
i was using the china rom and i had some error too, with the keyboard, sync, wifi debugging and etc . last friday i installed xiaomi.eu, working fine with magisk, adblock. i do recomend installing it, cause china rom is kinda limited. its a simple process, require some pacience and time, but likely in 30 minutes you will be using w/ every bloatware you can have from google.
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Hey can you help me to unlock bootloader & install twrp in my k30 5g?

sajidchgaming said:
Hey can you help me to unlock bootloader & install twrp in my k30 5g?
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Yes, it simple, i recomend you watch some youtube videos and do a search for a better tutorial

lucastmendoncaf said:
Yes, it simple, i recomend you watch some youtube videos and do a search for a better tutorial
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If you don't mind. Send me the link that you used to your k30 5g

sajidchgaming said:
If you don't mind. Send me the link that you used to your k30 5g
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sorry for not answering earlier, but i used every lol, i watched and looked for every video/post i could find.
these guys have a good forum and is great to start of.
Xiaomi European Community | MIUI ROM Since 2010
MIUI ROM Global Language creators since 2010 providing support for Xiaomi MIUI and Mi Home products
xiaomi.eu

lucastmendoncaf said:
sorry for not answering earlier, but i used every lol, i watched and looked for every video/post i could find.
these guys have a good forum and is great to start of.
Xiaomi European Community | MIUI ROM Since 2010
MIUI ROM Global Language creators since 2010 providing support for Xiaomi MIUI and Mi Home products
xiaomi.eu
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Thanks, I already did everything and now using eu 11 stable

abhi281 said:
Thanks for suggestion, but actually unlocking the bootloader is not an option for me. Also China ROM receive faster updates.
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Miui 12.1.6 RGICNXM seems to work ok google services framework 11 which previously would return a provider conflict error on earlier chinese rom necessitating the use of GSF 10 that may or may not be the cause of some google apps to not work e.g google meet. You could probably try updating if flashing the eu rom is not an option.

Hello Everyone,
I too had the same issues.
I am currently using Redmi K30 5g(China ROM).
I had received an update from Xiaomi regarding Android 11.
After updating I had the same issues as you.
Best Option:
Unlock Bootloader and downgrade to Android 10 version update.
Your phone will be working fine then.
For Redmi K30 5g(CHINA ROM) I would suggest downgrading to MIUI 12.0.7.
The problem would be solved.
NOTE:
Don't forget to lock the bootloader again.
Do not update your phone again till the problem is solved.

TheBitterNoob said:
Miui 12.1.6 RGICNXM seems to work ok google services framework 11 which previously would return a provider conflict error on earlier chinese rom necessitating the use of GSF 10 that may or may not be the cause of some google apps to not work e.g google meet. You could probably try updating if flashing the eu rom is not an option.
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Sorry to say but the problem still persists in MIUI 12.1.6 RGICNXM

Question Google Pay not Working on Xiaomi EU 21.6.9

I recently installed the Xiaomi EU rom on my MI 11X (aliothin) (POCO F3 globally, Redmi K40 in China). I didn't root my device and the device was also play protect certified. I downloaded Google Pay app from the playstore. I tried activating my bank account using UPI, but it couldn't detect my sim to activate. I also checked the permission and gave the relevant permissions like sms, contact, phone, location, but it still didn't work. I really like this ROM, but I need to be able to use google pay as well. Please help me :'(.

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Report to Xiaomi.eu then.
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I recently installed the Xiaomi EU rom on my MI 11X (aliothin) (POCO F3 globally, Redmi K40 in China). I didn't root my device and the device was also play protect certified. I downloaded Google Pay app from the playstore. I tried activating my bank account using UPI, but it couldn't detect my sim to activate. I also checked the permission and gave the relevant permissions like sms, contact, phone, location, but it still didn't work. I really like this ROM, but I need to be able to use google pay as well. Please help me :'(.
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Did you succeed to pay with xiaomi.eu?

[email protected] said:
I recently installed the Xiaomi EU rom on my MI 11X (aliothin) (POCO F3 globally, Redmi K40 in China). I didn't root my device and the device was also play protect certified. I downloaded Google Pay app from the playstore. I tried activating my bank account using UPI, but it couldn't detect my sim to activate. I also checked the permission and gave the relevant permissions like sms, contact, phone, location, but it still didn't work. I really like this ROM, but I need to be able to use google pay as well. Please help me :'(.
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Try to change Settings \ Connection & Sharing \ Secure Element Position => HCE
(*) Double check also if your Google Play is set to Payment Default at Contactless Payment

Problem in Miui 12.5 in My Redmi Note 8 Pro - Miui Optimization Disabled!

Hello everybody.
I am having a super boring problem in my note 8 pro, where, when disabling Miui optimization, it simply prevents from sending .pdf files into chat applications such as whatsapp, and also images from time to time. I do not want to activate this option again. Does anyone know a patch, module magisk, anything so I solve this problem, please?
Root and bootloader unblocked device.

You have no way of bypassing Android 11's new storage policies without MIUI Optimization or third-party apps.
I just downgraded to Android 10 as it was the easiest solution for me.
Android 11 sucks.