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2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44
Two easy ways to download the desired program or its APK file.
Which apps can be downloaded despite the restrictions
Please note: none of the above methods allows you to install paid programs for free.
Apps not available in your country
You've probably noticed that some popular programs are not displayed in a particular country. This happens if the developer introduces regional restrictions.
Programs incompatible with your device
Sometimes Google Play does not allow you to download an application, explaining that it is incompatible with your gadget. But in many cases it can work quietly on this device. And the restriction is displayed only because the developer decided so. Perhaps, in this way, he was simply reinsured, since there was no time to test the program on all devices.
Programs removed from Google Play
If a program has been removed from Google Play for any reason, it can no longer be downloaded in the usual way. In addition, the store does not allow installing older versions of the app. And this option can be useful if important functions disappear from some program and you want to return them.
How to download unavailable apps
These restrictions can be circumvented using VPN and dedicated app downloaders. Each option has its own pros and cons. Let's consider them in more detail.
How to download apps from Google Play via VPN
This method allows you to bypass only regional restrictions. But it is the most convenient and safe for this task.
With VPN, Google Play will think you are in a different country. As a result, the service will open access to the required application.
To download a program that is not available in your region, install the Android version of any VPN. Run it and connect to a server in another country. It is best to choose the countries of Western Europe and the United States, since almost all applications are available there. After that, go to Google Play and download the program in the usual way.
If the application does not appear, try changing the server. If it doesn't help, close Google Play and clear its cache. To do this, open the list of installed applications in the device's settings and find Google Play in it. Click on the app and use the clear cache function. After that, try to download the required program again.
When you're done, you can turn off the VPN.
How to download apps using dedicated downloaders
This method allows you to bypass almost any restrictions of Google Play. The only thing is that it is not suitable for downloading paid programs.
But you should be aware of the potential risks. Downloaders download apps from third party sources. Therefore, the program installed in this way may contain viruses or even damage your device. Google Play is not responsible for it.
We will only list well-known downloaders that are trusted by millions of users. But it's up to you to risk it or not.
Open any of these sites in your mobile browser: APKMirror, APK Pure, or Evozi. They work in about the same way. But the first two loaders, in addition to new versions of applications, allow you to download old ones.
Find the program you need using the search form and download the APK file. This is the installer that will unpack it on the device. If you chose Evozi, instead of the name in the form, you need to insert a link to the application page from Google Play.
Click on the downloaded file and wait until it unpacks the application. If the device tells you that it prevents the browser from installing other programs, click "Settings" and give permission.
If the Settings button does not appear, which is possible in older versions of Android, open the device settings. Go to the section related to security and allow installation from third-party sources here.
Then return to the downloaded APK file: click on it and follow the instructions of the installer. In a few seconds, the application will be ready to use.
This material was first published in February 2015. In April 2020, we updated the text.
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