Hey there,

I've been having major problems with getting google services installed on this device. The frustration comes with the included google installer in the hot apps app. If I try to install the packages provided; the phone randomly reboots, crashes, stops critical system processes etc.

I thought I fixed the problem when I found an installer meant for xioami phones as it used older versions of the components. Alas, this too exhibits the same annoying problems.

I have cleared, reflashed, upgraded numerous times. I believe I have isolated the problem down to the google services framework.

My phone is MH621H that came with the global rom. I do not suspect the reseller has tampered with converting the phone from the Chinese rom. All the numbers check out.

I have exhausted all methods even trying to download pico packages for the core android services but have been weary as this requires me to unlock the boot loader which I am reluctant in doing.

My two previous meizu phones (m1 metal and m2 note) work as expected with the google services. They are both Chinese versions and are on android 5. I'm thinking the app isn't updated for android 6

Is there anyone out there with a global m5 note that has google running in a stable manner? Android without google is pretty much useless