Installing Google Play Store on DJI Smart Controller without Root Step-by-step

[@Whoadayson]

I must give you a major bow ofappreciation. You gave us a simple process to follow and after only a few hiccups (had to restart the Dev ID download, four times as I was getting never ending wait times while "searching for mirrors") but mostly it went flawlessly and now LITCHI works. Im sure theyre more benefits to be found. Many thanks sir! If I was more tech savy, Id try to help those of you that seem to be having trouble, but Id be no help. However, I will say one thing, for those of you that have other apks downloaded already, and have your SRC already "personalized" to some extent. I want to confirm that I did NOT do a full factory rest before doing this, and it didnt seem to hurt the process. That said, I didnt have very complex apps installed, (only a browser, es file mgr, antutu benchmark and a few battery and cpu monitors.) So dont get too hung up on that part of the process. Good luck

[@barryodog]

try try try could not log in, uninstalled play store, restarted, installed play store, BANG WORKED!!! Installed litchi that i already owned, THANK YOU

[@SoloCrimeWave]

YESSSSAAH. Just follow the instructions. If you have to.. Slow down the KZbin video to 75% speed so the video isn't too fast. WORKS THE FIRST TIME.

[@SoloCrimeWave]

Thank you! 🙂🔥🔥🔥

[@primeideasconsulting]

I'm running the last version of FW for the smart controller and I was able to get this working. Several times along the way I had to reboot the controller when it got stuck trying to sign in or display the GSF number. Took a few trys to get it backing up but it seems to be working now. Thanks for the vid!

[@vladimir-6228]

Can someone please confirm if this workflow still working in 2024 with all the latest firmware updates for DJI RC Pro controller?

[@kalas73]

@certified aerials can this be done on the new dji RC Pro controller?

[@jonathandearth4865]

We need a solution for the new RC Pro.

[@certifiedaerials]

If someone wants to gift me an rc pro I'll see if I can figure it out. :)

[@deshawnholland9836]

Device ID isn't generating the gsf after download. What are my options from here?

[@markt6500]

Updated SmartController to v01.00.0700 and installed on the first try. It's nice having Google photos installed and my drone pictures and video get automatically saved to my Google account. Thank you very much.

[@SkyLensStudios]

was hoping this would work, but the google installer 2.0 app kept crashing at step one! i am using the new DJI RC Pro smart controller, android 10?

[@ChrisWard74]

When you downlaod the Google Installer 2.0 it saves as download.bin and even renaming it you can't run it. Now what?

[@certifiedaerials]

Hey Chris, I’m not sure. Maybe you need to find another version of it on a different website.

[@DanMele-es1rk]

@@certifiedaerials I am having the same problem

[@DanMele-es1rk]

Hey Chris, did you ever find a workaround for this? I am having the same problem. Thanks!

[@SeaCitySound]

@ChrisWard74 @certifiedaerials @DanMele-es1rk I had the same problem where it would only download a .bin file that was useless. The solution I found was to find the same apk from another source with the same google search. You'll know its the same apk because the author will be the same. I got mine from APKPure. The installation process was in mandarin but it worked fine.

[@Dark-hb8cb]

i need this on Phantom 4 pro+ controller and this is not working, can you help me with this?

[@pierrebm1126]

I just went through the process. I had to repeat it three times. first time because I messed up the Google installer part. The other two times were simply because my device ID was not accepted. The second time I did not do anything other than cycled the power on the controller and waited before starting back up again. This time it worked.

[@educontrollersilva]

Do you think it will be the same process to the new RC Pro?

[@tyeb67]

Bonjour est-ce que ca fonctionne encore merci ?Hello does it still work thanks? Thanks again for this explanation.

[@Rogstrixgamer]

Have you got any updated google installer versions for CS. V3.0.2.0 ? Because my device has been frozen out when I installed the google installer... Thank you the help forward !

[@tonychavez9725]

I couldn't get to the sign in..States that device isn't plug and play certified..Advise please..

[@certifiedaerials]

Others have found waiting some time after registering does the trick. Wait an hour or so then restart it.

[@DonDistinto]

The Google installer app is stuck at 0%. The pop up package installer doesn't happen for me when tries to download the first package "Google services framework". After waiting a several mins at 0% I get installer download error. Does this have anything to do with the resent update to V01.00.0650?

[@roger9723]

I made it to the 4:52, then I received a different signin page. I select a green icon "Sign-In" button and then it tells me, "Checking Info" and "Device is not Play Protect certified", which doesn't allow me to use the playstore. That leaves me back to the beginning without it.

[@certifiedaerials]

Check out the KZbin info section of this tutorial, it may help you. It's probably one of two things, don't install any of the packages from Google Installer 2.0 until they've all downloaded or you haven't given enough time for the Google Play Certified registry to update.

[@garrylandrito3083]

I was just wondering I did reset my smart controller and once I search on google installer 2.0 and ready to download there’s an error on the web browser that I’m downloading from.

[@quecestdrone4656]

me too impossible to do that manip again

[@garrylandrito3083]

Que c'est drone ! Keep trying it work on mines now. But I’m not sure if I did it on a different website.

[@jcalouro85]

i try to do it and don't work now the version is 3.0 and i do the download and once is done says can't open help please

[@mrgiffordevo]

I have attempted to download two different "Google Installer_2.0.apk" and each says that they have a virus. There's no audio to this KZbin video so I'm not sure what to do. At about 2:25 in this video is where it gets hung up... 96%. Any suggestions?

[@certifiedaerials]

Can you send a screenshot? You could do a factory reset to wipe everything off your SC.

[@UkzEnglishBullTerrierz]

Does it work on rc2

[@tyeb54]

Super ! j'ai juste un petit problème je n'arrive pas à régler manuellement ( litchi) les ISO avec le bouton Smart controller première génération dji

[@georgeramos3337]

Just came across this tutorial, worked first time!! no waiting time period or having to reset my controller thanks for the video. I'm able to download apps

[@cathyayala7300]

the best video to help you install apps on you DJI smart controller

[@gabzilla2809]

What did you put in google services framework android id?

[@rickisyahputra9778]

how to google service frame work id

[@mrburns366]

Will it run Crysis? 😋😁

[@maximefavre385]

Thanks a lot, great guide. You should adda note that you need to wait a few minutes after the GSF registration before trying to log in

[@thomaswindfeld728]

Is there any way to get to the Android Accessibility setings?

[@thomaswindfeld728]

or installing an Accessibility zoom app?

[@MarcWenning]

has anyone figured this out for the new RC Pro yet?

[@moemahmood9510]

Just tried this twice, followed steps, the apk installs everything but then tells me process.gapps has stopped. Keeps popping up after I close and I basically need to close it and press other buttons quickly before it comes back. I am able to factory reset again

[@jrgalan1974]

Hola, con un control GL300E justo en el paso del minuto 2:27 me sale el siguiente mensaje: "unfortunately the process com.google.process.gapps has stopped" No puedo pasar de este punto..

[@Davidtheinfidel]

Will this same process work on the RC pro controller?

[@certifiedaerials]

I'm assuming yes but I have no idea.

[@JordanGrabe]

I've seen others in ask if this method would work with the Phantom 4 Pro 2.0 plus controller. But no responses to them.

[@MegaDooooM]

not working

[@flyinlo1474]

Does this work for Crystal Sky?

[@championames]

Is there a way to downgrade controller so it is compatible with playstore?

[@thechenowth3406]

if you reboot the controller do you lose the root? or does it save forever?

[@kenmowery5129]

Hell Ya it worked great and I didn’t even do the restore to factory step ! Thanks 😊

[@xwingz1000]

When trying to download the device ID.apk, it tells me there are no mirrors found at that site, any ideas please?

[@billjones3815]

+1 happening to me as well.

[@GANDRIMEDIA]

kereeen.. saya berhasil dengan tutorial ini. Just follow the instructions. trimakasih

[@TeSeNMiR]

How delete Google installer after install gapps? System apps cannot be uninstalled!

[@adhamtitaan]

I did everything correctly, but finally this message is given google play: "This device isnot play protect certified" what do I do?

[@olliich5324]

working fine.thanks one question: If i update the SC to .650 it´s possible the playstore again ???

[@fredaustria2133]

works perfect. you only have to turn off the controller after registration, turn it on again 5 minutes later and then the playstore appears. Register now as normal and everything works. Funktioniert perfekt. Man muss nur nach der Registrierung(04:45) den Controller ausschalten, 5 Minuten später wieder einschalten und dann erscheint der Playstore. Jetzt ganz normal anmelden und alles funktioniert.

[@SkyLensStudios]

thanks, i will try this as soon as my new RC Pro arrives...

[@SkyLensStudios]

@sergio alvarado are you trying on the new SC the RC Pro? Hmm sucks cause I only bought the new SC based on being able to load litchi, drone deploy and Spexi.

[@Repz98]

*Tutorial steps* > Lightning browser (go google.com) > Search "Google installer 2.0" > Click on first search results (result by website uptodown.com) > Install button > Download > Go desktop > file manager > download > click "google-installer-2-0.apk" click install > when you installing, there will come up a couple "install" buttons, just hit it over and over, they are different things needed. > Continue to watch the video here 2:26 - I'm too lazy to continue lmao, I might update this comment to continue.

[@SBKE1970]

Thank you, I cannot understand why DJI haven't already included this on the Smart Controller from new? Makes absolutely no sense, but thank you for the tutorial.

[@MoistDreams]

Because the Android version is 7.x and the device has very little memory as it is, If you try to run large memory apps on this device you will maybe loose connections on bit flights and crash... Some flight apps need 3GB plus of RAM.

[@tyeb67]

Hello does it still work thanks?

[@luismb2383]

Thanks a lot, mate!! Still working, subscribed!!

[@thechenowth3406]

did you lose the root when you rebooted the device or is it permanent?

[@luismb2383]

@@thechenowth3406it wasn't rooted and I didn't need to root it.

[@thechenowth3406]

@@luismb2383 ohh I see, thanks for clearing that up!

[@ege0742]

I did it all. It works. Facebook is opening. but instagram gives error.

[@abdullahpathan9111]

Install error no network even with good connection after installing

[@MichaelStruempl]

hi there, thanks for your video. Tried it three times now and have a difference at 2:31 and 4:54 where the "checking info" ends up at "Device is not Play Protect certified ...". :-( You are always showing the Sign in screen which does not appear with my installation process .... does this make the difference? Thanks for help!

[@certifiedaerials]

See this KZbin video info section for help with that.

[@AdrianoGosy1]

Worked for me perfectly!!! v01.00.0700 and installed on the first try!!! 07/5/20 Thank you!!!!

[@Yorkie-9668]

Worked a treat first time, mega chuffed, many thanks

[@tanwk123]

Hi there~ unfortunately i can't get it done for my unit to work with google play store :( it listed not certified ....

[@certifiedaerials]

It won't actually say that it's certified within the Play Store however you will be able to download and use apps.

[@tanwk123]

@@certifiedaerials but i had received mine with the error message stated this device is not certified. :(

[@certifiedaerials]

@@tanwk123 Take a look at some of the other comments here and you'll see that others had the same problem. If you followed all the steps correctly you might have to turn on/off the device and wait some time for the certification to clear.

[@tanwk123]

@@certifiedaerials ok sure i will go home and try it out again :) Thanks.

[@scottedmundson3970]

I have followed to tea 3 times now, still not working. Guess I will try again later. Still says device is not play protected certified

[@certifiedaerials]

Give it 24 hours, restart, then see if it works.

[@Krusty-]

Guys do you think this method would work to install the plsyatore on my cars android stereo? 🙈

[@certifiedaerials]

Is your car stereo manufactured by a Chinese company? If so, the Google Installer 2.0 might work. I don't know for sure.

[@georges2796]

Thank you ! usefull and clear and simple step by step ...

[@MDvkAir]

I've tried it 4 times now, and I still get the: device is not play protect certified ERROR

[@certifiedaerials]

It seems as though if you're having any issues you need to start from scratch make sure to: 1. Factory reset device 2. Only click "install" and "done" during the Google Installer 2.0 process. Clicking "open" will effect the outcome. 3. Try restarting the device after you've completed all the steps.

[@MDvkAir]

@@certifiedaerials I have done all those things... I followed the guide and the video multiple times. Could it have anything to do with my Google account?

[@certifiedaerials]

@@MDvkAir If you're using the same account for the certification and the Play Store I don't see a reason that the account would be the issue. Are you getting the popup? If so, what does it say exactly?

[@MDvkAir]

@@certifiedaerials it says the device is not play protect certified

[@certifiedaerials]

@@MDvkAir It will always say that the device isn't play certified in the settings however the device will be whitelisted. If you're getting the pop-up message then you've done something wrong.

[@chriswright3418]

8.1.19 worked for me, followed it exactly, thank you 😄😄😄

[@GHOST.ACE.]

Worked for me perfectly the first time! Thanks, this is awesome. 12/26/2019

[@waynedavis8780]

I had this working great but then I installed the new beta for the Smart Controller and started getting the Play Store services error. I did a factory reset and running the beta and tried to install the Google Play Store but no matter what it no longer works with the beta running so if you want to keep Google Play Store don't install the new beta v01.00.0565.

[@certifiedaerials]

I haven't tried the new update yet. I'll let you know as soon as I figure it out

[@waynedavis8780]

@@certifiedaerials Thanks I'll keep watch.

Probado sin la ultima actualización y funciona 100% siguiendo todos los pasos 14-1-2020 . I folllowed all the steps and is working 100% not updated with the latest firmware.

[@FinLineFly]

Many thanks for sharing this video!

[@bmaniac5615]

Salut, Ca marche pas ton affaire, même après ~20 tentatives, tjrs la même message lorsque tu tentes de faire le login « appareil pas enregistré « . As-tu une solution au problème. Attendre une heure marche pas! Merci

[@marcenger4149]

Fais au moins l'effort de poser ta question en anglais....

[@chrisb_661]

Thank you so much awesome tutorial.

[@MengaFPV]

Awesome man, worked perfectly for me :)

[@certifiedaerials]

Thanks! I really appreciate the feedback.

[@flyingabrams]

It doesn't work when i tried it first,and then i after registered and uninstall and reinstall play store, it worked. Thx for video :)

[@CarlosMartinez-rk2bt]

thank you so very much you are the best 😎🤙🙌👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@skyrangerswift2ireland]

Thanks! Worked perfectly! 18/01/2020

[@christopherlysy439]

why is it giving me the pages in chinese?

[@dennyhill6145]

Worked like a champ

[@esseviltion389]

Simply the best!

[@JesusSaysMAGAtrashMAGAfilth]

This works just fine.

[@antricemccarroll2958]

Did it let u download dji fly

[@mosesperez6589]

Thank you!!

[@witoldchojnacki]

Thank you!

[@oscarvalencia538]

I cant install :(

[@Yellamiami]

instagram crashes every time anyone can help

[@DrStephenVerdon]

Thank you Maestro...

[@PowderMill]

EXCELLENT!!!!! THANK YOU!

[@kenmartinnyphotography]

Great Job!!!!

[@massimoberni2639]

Does not work: device is not play protect certified :(

[@certifiedaerials]

It is important to follow the tutorial exactly and in its entirety. It might be easier for you read it on this page: www.certifiedaerials.com/info/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-dji-smart-controller

[@massimoberni2639]

New google account created. Followed step by step "www.certifiedaerials.com/info/how-to-install-google-play-store-on-dji-smart-controller" in step 7 switch to step 9. Don't play: device is not play protect certified :(

[@certifiedaerials]

@@massimoberni2639 Did you register the GSF Device-ID? If you already have a Google account there is no need to create a new account.

[@massimoberni2639]

Ok I succeeded. I removed the 32g memory

[@certifiedaerials]

@@massimoberni2639 What do you mean by you removed the 32gb memory?

[@scenictravels4664]

awesome thank you

[@franlmc]

I can't, I surrender.... I have followed tutorial step by step for 4 times (only install and done), registered my device (got 4 different android device ID), restarted controller before opening any Google account...... I tried all your suggestions.... but when I opened my play store "device is not play protect certified"

[@franlmc]

i can´t belive it. after a few minutes controller power down it works!!!!!

[@certifiedaerials]

@@franlmc Possibly the GSF database update isn't immediate.

[@franlmc]

@@certifiedaerials i think thats the problem. thanks a lot friend.

[@certifiedaerials]

@@franlmc Thanks for sharing!

[@teknopsfr6867]

Excellent merci beaucoup

[@LSerge-de5xj]

perfect, TY :)

[@Soban1971]

thanks allot!!!!

Thanks

[@AnonymousMisspeller]

I just tried it. I don't get the file google-installer-2-0.apk. I get 'downloadfile.bin'. What is that? And it does not run.

[@kowi24]

Super. Danke

[@tyeb67]

merci infiniment merci super

[@ChrisGSimmons]

DJI excels at making everything a fucking pain in the ass.

[@unitedaerialsystems]

Too fast.

[@Yellamiami]

genius

Android devices are just terrible..

[@antoniomotola5508]

J

[@anggaradiputra]

werk....

[@patricksteens4976]

Is it the same for controler dji phantom 4 pro plus ?

[@whitesnake329]

I have installed the new play store on my DJI controller but it does not find Drone Harmony, yet on my phone it does! It find Litchi fine, and seems to work fine, but cant find the Drone Harmony one! Any ideas?