Step 1: Enable a Private DNS Server

To bypass regional restrictions, use a private DNS server. This isn’t a VPN, so it won’t affect your internet speed or app performance—it simply masks your location to access Gemini.

• Go to your device’s Settings.
• Navigate to the Other connection methods section (or a similar option, depending on your settings).
• Select Private DNS.
• In the DNS provider hostname field, enter dns.comss.one and save the changes.

To verify the setup:

• Open a browser and visit https://controld.com/status.
• Under the DNS section, you should see Using Control D with a green checkmark. If visible, your private DNS is set up correctly.

Step 2: Set Up Google Assistant and Voice Match

Next, configure Google Assistant and enable Voice Match to prepare for activating Gemini.

• Open your device’s Settings.
• Go to Google > All services > Search, Assistant, and Voice > Google Assistant.
• Under Voice Match or Ok Google, enable the Hey Google feature.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to train the assistant to recognize your voice by saying phrases like “Ok Google” and “Hey Google.”

Ensure your language settings are correct:

• In Google Assistant settings, go to Languages.
• Add English (United States) to the list and ensure it is listed first.

To test:

• Say “Ok Google” on your home screen. If the assistant responds, you’re ready to proceed.

Step 3: Reconnect to the Internet

To apply the changes, briefly disconnect and reconnect your internet:

• Turn off mobile data and Wi-Fi for a few seconds.
• Turn them back on.

This refreshes your connection and ensures the new DNS settings take effect.

Step 4: Clear Google App Data

If you’ve previously tried to activate Gemini and received an error, the app may have cached this information. Reset it by clearing the Google app’s data:

• Go to Settings > Apps > App management.
• Search for Google and select it.
• Tap Clear data and choose Clear all data.

This resets the Google app, allowing you to start fresh with the new settings.

Step 5: Switch to Gemini

Now, activate Gemini:

• Launch Google Assistant by saying “Ok Google” or long-pressing the Home button.
• Once active, say “Switch to Gemini.”

The assistant should confirm it has switched to Gemini and can now handle more complex tasks.

Step 6: Ensure Gemini Works in English

Since this guide focuses on English-speaking users, Gemini will already be set to English by default. If for any reason it switches to another language, change it back:

• Say or type “Change your language to English.”

Gemini should immediately switch to English and assist you in your preferred language.

Note: The Live feature (activated by the rightmost button) currently only supports English for voice input. While Gemini can respond in English, it will only listen to commands in English when using the Live feature. For regular interactions, this isn’t an issue, and the assistant will work fully in English.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve successfully activated the Gemini AI assistant on your Xiaomi 14T Pro or Redmi K70 Ultra, even in a region where it’s not officially supported. With Gemini, you can enjoy a more interactive and intelligent assistant capable of handling complex queries, maintaining context in conversations, and interacting with your device’s screen.

While there’s a slight limitation with the Live feature (it only listens to English but responds in English), the overall functionality of Gemini remains excellent and significantly enhances your device’s capabilities. Enjoy all the benefits that Gemini has to offer!

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Download and flash modem file on Xiaomi Mi5

• Modem V6.8.4: Modem_V6.8.4_MIUIv8.zip
• Modem V7.3.4.0: Modem_V7.3.4.0.zip
• Modem V6.6.7: Modem_V6.6.7_MIUIv8.zip
• Modem V7.3.5: Modem_V7.3.5_Global.zip
• Modem Weekly V6.11.10 (Android 6): Modem_Weekly_V6.11.10_MIUIv8.zip
• Modem Weekly V7.3.23 (Android 7 Nougat): Modem_Weekly_V7.3.23_Nougat_MIUIv8.zip

How to flash modem on Xiaomi Mi5?

To install different modem on your Xiaomi Mi5 you must have TWRP Custom Recovery installed on your device. Then simply boot into custom recovery mode and install downloaded archive, reboot into system after installation.

Xiaomi Mi5 Firmware and Modems for TWRP installation

This firmware is also suitable for AOSP based Custom ROMs.

• Firmware 7.3.30 Dev (Nougat): firmware_miui_7.3.30.zip
• Firmware MIUI 8.2.1.0 Global (Nougat): firmware_miui_8.2.1.0_global.zip

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The Best Tips & Tricks and Newbie FAQ for Xiaomi Mi 5 (gemini)

How to use ADB on Xiaomi Mi5?

ADB (or Android Debug Bridge) is a tool that used for flashing and recovering Xiaomi phones. Find more information here.

Xiaomi Mi5 alarm clock can’t open .mpg files

You’ll need to go to “Clock” app permissions and give permissions for reading files. Now you can use any sound files for alarm clock.

How to reset Xiaomi Mi5 to Stock ROM

Yeap, there’s a method on you can reset your Mi5 back to stock ROM. For this you’ll need to download official ROM for MiFlash or fastboot and flash it manually.

How to fix call and WiFi issues on Xiaomi Mi5?

You can try following the steps below to fix call and wifi:

1. Go to “Settings” > “Mobile Networks”.
2. Disable “VoLTE”.
3. Reboot your phone.
4. Now call issues should be solved.

OTA Updates are now working on Mi5

Make sure you’re using the official MIUI ROM on your Xiaomi Mi5 phone. If you’ve got multilingual or Custom ROM installed, most probably OTA updates won’t work (this depends on developer).

How to root Xiaomi Mi5

Basically, to enable root on your Mi5 phone you’ll need to have unlocked bootloader and TWRP Custom Recovery installed. It is also highly recommended to make “system” and “data” partition backups. Then you’ll need to install SuperSU. Some versions of TWRP Custom Recovery automatically suggest you to install SuperSU and root your device.

Notifications aren’t working on Mi5

To fix notifications on your Xiaomi Mi5 try to remove applications and folders from which you don’t receive notifications and then reinstall them. Also don’t forget to add them as startup applications and remove all restrictions from this app.

How to flash Mi5 from MIUI Developer to MultiROM

In a few steps, here’s the most basic tutorial:

1. Unlock bootloader and install TWRP Custom Recovery.
2. Download required version of MultiROM and boot into TWRP.
3. Wipe “Dalvik”, “Cache” and “Data”.
4. Install MultiROM.
5. Reboot into system.

How to use MIUI updater app to flash ROM on Xiaomi Mi5

1. Download required ROM version and copy downloaded file to PC via USB-cable.
2. Go to “Update” menu and tap on three dots icon on the upper right corner.
3. Select the folder with downloaded ROM .zip archive.
4. Installation process should start.

Pay attention! No need to unpack .zip archive. It’s required that you flash only Global ROM to Global ROM and China ROM only flash to newer China ROM version, otherwise you’ll get a bootloop on your phone!

How to flash Xiaomi Mi5 from Global Stable ROM to Global Developer (locked bootloader)

If you’ve got locked bootloader and Global Stable MIUI ROM installed on your Xiaomi Mi5 phone, then to use EDL mode and further bootloader unlock you’ll need to flash to official MIUI weekly developer ROM version. The easiest way to do this is to download the latest developer ROM version for recovery, then copy downloaded ROM to “downloaded_rom” folder, open “Updater” application on your phone and select the downloaded ROM.

How to fix stuck at 50% bootloader unlock issue on Xiaomi Mi5?

If you stuck with 50% error while unlocking the bootloader on your phone, this issue is most probably related to Mi Account or ROM version you’re using. It’s required that you sign in into your Mi Account on your phone. Also you may try to change region to China, this also helps sometimes.

How to downgrade Mi5 from CyanogenMod back to official MIUI ROM

1. Wipe “Data” partition, then wipe “system”, “data”, “cache” and “dalvik” (pay attention, all personal data will be deleted during this process).
2. After wipe reboot into TWRP and flash required ROM version.
3. After installation, wipe “Dalvik” and “Cache”, next reboot in system. First startup may take around 10-15 minutes.

Otherwise you may use fastboot method with full wipe, but in the result TWRP will be removed and you’ll have to reinstall it.

How to make Xiaomi Mi5 full backup without root?

Go to “Settings” > “Additional” > “Backup and Restore” > “Local backup”. This is the most simple way to do backup.

Why SuperSU isn’t working for all applications?

Here’s what might cause this issue:

• SuperSU isn’t installed carefully. Try to reinstall SuperSU.
• Otherwise apps may not be added to launch at startup or aren’t running.

How to boot Xiaomi Mi5 into Recovery if the screen doesn’t work?

Here’s how you can enter recovery mode on your Mi5 phone in case the screen is not working. Use terminal window and enter these commands:

adb shell
su
reboot recovery

What to do if TWRP asks for password?

You’ll need to make “data” partition format or go to “data/system” and remove these files: “gatekeeper.password.key”, “gatekeeper.pattern.key”, “locksettings.db”, “locksettings.db-shm”, “locksettings.db-wal”.

How to fix Google Now on Xiaomi Mi5

Here’s a solution you may try if the Google Now is not working on your Mi5 phone. First of all you’ll need to have root on your phone. Use Lucky Patcher of other similar software to make “Launcher3” a system application.

In case Google Now stopped working by pressing the home button, you may try this. Go to “Settings” > “Google” > “Search and Google Now” > “Context from Now”.

How to fix not working GPS on Xiaomi Mi5

If you’ve stuck with not working GPS on your Mi5 device, here’s a patched GPS file that might work. Remember to backup original file!

1. Download patched gps.conf.zip
2. Go to “system/etc”.
3. Unpack downloaded archive and replace gps.conf.zip and
4. Don’t forger to set rw–r–r– permissions to gps.conf.

Most well-known issues and Mi Flash error while flashing

How to fix “Reached the end of the file(0x80070026: Receiving hello packet)”

The solution would be updating / installing new version of Mi Flash tool.

How to fix “Unspecified error(0xffffffff)” in Mi Flash

You need to manually select “flash_all.bat” file.

How to fix file not found “(0x80070002)” error in Mi Flash

The issue is related to missing flash_all.bat or other mode file. The solution will be entering Mi Flash > Advanced and manually select the corresponding .bat file.

How to fix Error: 0x8007007b in Mi Flash

File name or file patch has Cyrillic symbols. Remove Cyrillic symbols.

How to fix “(0х80004005: FAILED (remote: data too large)” error in Mi Flash

Most probably you’re trying to flash ROM for different phone model. Make sure you’re flashing the right ROM on your phone.

How to update Xiaomi Mi5 from Global 8.1.2.0 ROM version?

To update your Mi5 with Global Stable 8.1.2.0 to latest Global Developer ROM you’ll need the latest TWRP modification installed. The simple way would be to use MIUI updater application to flash to 6.11.10 Developer ROM and then install Global Developer ROM 7.1.19 or newer one. Here’s the tutorial on how you can flash Android 7 ROM on your Mi5 phone.

How to fix network and call issues on Xiaomi Mi5

The one and only solution is to try flashing different modem versions and find which one works fine for you. You can also try searching for some feedback about different modem versions. Don’t forget to make backups before flashing different modems!

Can’t install SuperSU on Xiaomi Mi5

If you can’t root and install SuperSU on your Xiaomi Mi5, then try wipe “Data” partition.

How to copy TWRP backup files to PC

Simply boot your phone in TWRP Custom Recovery mode, connect to PC via USB cable and copy all required files from your phone.

How to boot Xiaomi Mi5 in EDL (download) mode

EDL mode is only working on Android 6.x ROMs, including 6.11.10 Developer ROM version. Starting from Android 7.1.30 MIUI ROM you can’t enter EDL mode. In other words, EDL is not working in every ROM released from the begging of 2017.

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