For people who lives in the restricted countries, this is a free and root-less way on how to bypass and download country restricted apps and games in Play Store without modding the Play Store app itself.
First of all,
i. Create a secondary google account on your PC.
ii. Leave 'Mobile phone' blank.
iii. Choose United Kingdom as location.
iv. In the next page, you will then add in you phone number for verification.
Next, on you phone, got to Settings>General>Accounts>Add Account>Existing, sign in with you new google account.
After all are done, go to Settings>Connections>More networks>VPN and tap the + sign.
Key in the following:-
Name : BestUKVPN
Type : PPTP
Server Address : BestUKVPN.com
Tick PPP encryption (MPPE)
and tap Save.
To connect, tap on the VPN you've just created :-
Username : free
Password : *the password changes everyday, go to w w w . bestUKVPN . c o m to get the password*
Then, go to Settings>General>Application manager and locate Google Play Store. Tap on it and tap Force Stop, Clear Cache and Clear Data accordingly.
Next, Go to your Play Store and choose your secondary account.
Viola, restricted country apps are available for download!
Unless you country is supported by Google Wallet, you can only download the free apps and games.
Enjoy!
No need for a second account, u can either kill PStore or just restart the machine. It will (re)authenticate the session to a different server (hence, country).
There are easy ways to block this as well, it is just a matter of time to be honest.
However, this method is very loaded, you are opening a VPN for all the connections, there are way better methods for this, i.e Per APP VPN, why make the whole system use a slow connection when you can only have a list of apps that will use that connection. ProxyDroid is amazing, but requires root, i think it supports VPN-s as well .
PlutoDelic said:
No need for a second account, u can either kill PStore or just restart the machine. It will (re)authenticate the session to a different server (hence, country).
There are easy ways to block this as well, it is just a matter of time to be honest.
However, this method is very loaded, you are opening a VPN for all the connections, there are way better methods for this, i.e Per APP VPN, why make the whole system use a slow connection when you can only have a list of apps that will use that connection. ProxyDroid is amazing, but requires root, i think it supports VPN-s as well .
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Yes there are apps that provides fast and free VPN as well but most of the apps limits your usage, therefore not very efficient. You can switch off the connection once after the restriction is opened and use a faster connection, i.e wifi. And also this doesn't require root.
dayat710 said:
You can switch off the connection once after the restriction is opened and use a faster connection, i.e wifi. And also this doesn't require root.
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yup confirmed, play store doesn't seem to care about the source location for as long as it authenticates on a country that has the service enabled.
It would be really nice though to have an app that does not require root and can handle a list of apps, and use the proxy/vpn only for that specific list. i guess iptables play a role here.
I tried using my first account which is registered in Brunei and use VPN, cant get thru the restrictions.
I also found out using MarketAccess/MarketEnabler *requires root* and set it to UK/US, I can browse apps/games in Samsung Apps, without the need of VPN. But also could not buy any apps or games unless I have a bank account outside my country.
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I have found a way to get apps from the amazon appstore even if you are from outside the only working region (US)
I have tested it with Angry Birds Rio. BTW, I'm from Mexico
We need to configure the HotSpotShield to work with our phone. You need to be rooted in order to do this.
(Credits to hacktrix2006 for this method)
So steps to setting up HotSpotShield
1. Download VPN Connections 0.99 (goo(dot)gl/QPulb)
2. You need to get an user name and Password from HotSpotShield (Click on get Account ID) (goo(dot)gl/JFzF)
3. Open VPN Connections 0.99
4. Settings for VPN Connection 0.99:
Make sure VPN is enabled
Select "Add Another Network"
Connection Name: HotSpotShield
IPSec gateway address: 68.68.107.101
IPSec ID: hss
IPSec Secret: hss
Username: "The one obtained from the HotSpotShield"
Password: "Same as Username"
Password + Token Digits: Unticked
5. Click on "Add"
6. Press and Hold on "HotSpotShield" and select Connect.
7. It should take a few seconds and you should be connected.
Know that you have configured hotspot shield and confirmed that it works we need to set up our amazon settings to make it think we are buying from the US
You will need to configure an Amazon 1-click option with a valid US address, you can look for an hotel or you can even use google's own:
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
goo.gl(dot)pOAJF
If you want to buy and app (Not a free app) then you will also need a credit card that can work with an american address. I have a Banamex-California Commerce Bank and it gives me the option to use an address from Florida. You need to set this payment option with the 1-click address.
Make sure you click on Click here to make this your 1-Click default address so it can be used for buy apps, mp3s and kindle books.
Hope this is helpful
Anyone confirm this works? Also i definitely won't be buying apps from that store, i dont want to give them any of my money i would rather contact the developer direct and pay them.
hmm I just get a Force Close as soon as I try to connect to the VPN
Ok so far everything works I just need to add a credit card but if I add my own will it not be able to tell its not American?
My problem here begins with obtaining a user id @ hotspotshield, nowhere on the website or in app there is that phrase you wrote down there.
Any explanation?
Elemetrix said:
hmm I just get a Force Close as soon as I try to connect to the VPN
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After finding everything i get a forced close 2.
FC
i also got a force close when i tired to connect...if it matters i'm on darky's rom 9.3
dudau16 said:
i also got a force close when i tired to connect...if it matters i'm on darky's rom 9.3
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Same here, darky's v9.3 but that shouldn't be the problem
VPN connections force close
Any other good app/guide for doing it?
I kindly advice you to read everything before you start, so that you don't get stuck in the middle of the process. I made it without screenshots, so maybe it's rather something for advanced users - but basically you'll just fake the carrier for the market and use a proxy.
1. This will only work if your device is rooted.
2. Don't complain. I assume that if you managed to root your device you will also manage to set up a proxy.
3. Grant the superuser permissions when asked by "Market Enabler" and "Proxy Droid", else it won't work. Those are apps with hundreds of thousands of downloads --> they are safe.
4. It works for me. I attach also a screenshot that I just took - I'm in Sweden.
5. If it doesn't work, it means that the proxy you selected is not working, simply try with another one.
Now, let's start.
1. Get the Movies&TV app at the end of this post or from the market if you have access to it and install it.
2. Get a program called "market enabler", it will allow you to fake the location of the google play market and allow you to get the movies+series.
3. Get "ProxyDroid", you can get it for free on the market, link.
4. Search for us proxies, if you don't know how to do that click on this link.
I found good ones here, link, simply click on a number in the "raw proxy list" column and write down a proxy, you will need both the host and the port numbers. Host numbers usually look like this "72.64.146.136" and port numbers usually are shorter, usually like this "3128", "80" or "3128".
If you find a proxy with the following "184.105.235.82:8080", then everthing before the : is the host number, everything after the : is the port number. You will need this information for step 6.
5. Start "market enabler" --> setting lists --> long press on a [us] list and select "fake this provider now"
6. Start "ProxyDroid" --> scroll down to "Host" and enter the host numbers from step 4 and then do the same for "Port". Scroll to the top and select "Proxy Switch" --> a little cloud symbol will show up in the menu bar. The app also offers advanced options, like excluding apps from this proxy, or creating proxy profiles but that's entirely up to you.
7. Start "Google Play Movies & TV", link it to an account. It will tell you that you don't have any movies or shows. Press on the market icon in the top right corner and you'll get to the market. --> Bingo.
8. Don't forget to deactivate the proxy and market enabler once you are done watching.
9. You can also do this without market enabler, the only difference is that you will be redirected to your browser when you want to buy movies&series instead of doing it within the market.
The rest is up to you. It's actually easier as it sounds.
If you really, really, really, really need screenshots I might add some tomorrow.
what market enabler could i use best??
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Found market unlocker with various google play stores from over the world this app is also capable to look for proxies
Thank a lot I will try sir.:victory:
Hello All,
Im just gonna cut to the chase and not give long introductions. For those of you running the 'secondary' or 'non-owner' account in Android multiuser, you know it is impossible for the secondary user to use VPN. That would require you to actually open the primary/owner account and launch the VPN from there which is quite frustrating and unfeasible. So heres how you CAN do it. I researched for months on how to do it on my Xperia Tablet Z LTE and I found a way. :laugh:
REMEMBER : IF YOU WANT IT TO WORK EXACTLY LIKE VPN, THAT IS PROXYING/BYPASSING BLOCKED SITES /PROXY CHANNELING FOR EVERY APP,YOU WILL NEED ROOT!
First: Root your phone. Optional but Recommended.
Second : You can check root by any app..There are some on Google Play.
Third : Download OrBot from Google Play (cant post links as Im new user :crying:
Fourth : Install It. If you dont have/wanna root you can use OrWeb (for browsing internet on your device through proxy/bypassing block) You can find it on Google Play, You can use a few selected apps that support OrBot natively (Google's your friend) AND ANY other app which supports channeling its data through a proxy tunnel.
Fifth : For proxy tunneling use 'localhost' or '127.0.0.1' in HOST field and use '8118' in PORT field for ANY APP WHICH DOES SUPPORT CHANNELING ITS NETWORK DATA THROUGH A PROXY CHANNEL.
Sixth : In case you DO have root.It easy as pie for you to channel ALL NETWORK DATA through OrBot. Simply use the 'Transparent Proxying' option in OrBot settings.
Seventh : Enjoy unblocked sites and complete privacy.
REMEBER : ORBOT IS A VERY EFFICIENT AND COMPLETELY EFFECTIVE WAY TO HIDE YOUR IDENTITY ONLINE. Read more at its website.
Hope I helped. If so, hit the thanks button!
Regards,
Saad Muhammad
cludo47 said:
Hello All,
Im just gonna cut to the chase and not give long introductions. For those of you running the 'secondary' or 'non-owner' account in Android multiuser, you know it is impossible for the secondary user to use VPN. That would require you to actually open the primary/owner account and launch the VPN from there which is quite frustrating and unfeasible. So heres how you CAN do it. I researched for months on how to do it on my Xperia Tablet Z LTE and I found a way. :laugh:
REMEMBER : IF YOU WANT IT TO WORK EXACTLY LIKE VPN, THAT IS PROXYING/BYPASSING BLOCKED SITES /PROXY CHANNELING FOR EVERY APP,YOU WILL NEED ROOT!
First: Root your phone. Optional but Recommended.
Second : You can check root by any app..There are some on Google Play.
Third : Download OrBot from Google Play (cant post links as Im new user :crying:
Fourth : Install It. If you dont have/wanna root you can use OrWeb (for browsing internet on your device through proxy/bypassing block) You can find it on Google Play, You can use a few selected apps that support OrBot natively (Google's your friend) AND ANY other app which supports channeling its data through a proxy tunnel.
Fifth : For proxy tunneling use 'localhost' or '127.0.0.1' in HOST field and use '8118' in PORT field for ANY APP WHICH DOES SUPPORT CHANNELING ITS NETWORK DATA THROUGH A PROXY CHANNEL.
Sixth : In case you DO have root.It easy as pie for you to channel ALL NETWORK DATA through OrBot. Simply use the 'Transparent Proxying' option in OrBot settings.
Seventh : Enjoy unblocked sites and complete privacy.
REMEBER : ORBOT IS A VERY EFFICIENT AND COMPLETELY EFFECTIVE WAY TO HIDE YOUR IDENTITY ONLINE. Read more at its website.
Hope I helped. If so, hit the thanks button!
Regards,
Saad Muhammad
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You can set your whole WIFI connection to go through proxy. When you connect to a network, and type in the WIFI password, click on the "Show advanced options" checkbox, and select "Manual" from the "Proxy" dropdown. I wonder if it would work like that, too!
Probably not a success.
Croone said:
You can set your whole WIFI connection to go through proxy. When you connect to a network, and type in the WIFI password, click on the "Show advanced options" checkbox, and select "Manual" from the "Proxy" dropdown. I wonder if it would work like that, too!
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I tried that too. Buggy and most probably wont work. Didnt for me.
cludo47 said:
I tried that too. Buggy and most probably wont work. Didnt for me.
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it will probably work well using a wifie networks but is very buggy using mobile networks.i checked every version of Orbit. it tired me a lot with no consequence at the end.
Hmm Weird
jaliltarnab said:
it will probably work well using a wifie networks but is very buggy using mobile networks.i checked every version of Orbit. it tired me a lot with no consequence at the end.
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Well thats wierd! Cuz when I tried this method (wifi proxy) pages wouldnt load and internet wouldnot connect but Orbot worked perfectly.
Updated to 4.3!
Updated it!!!!
Hi, I'm a Samsung galaxy note 3 user, android version 4.4.2, I have it rooted, and xposed installed. I never installed xposed before but I installed it a couple of days ago and now I'm seeing that I can do a lot of things with it, and because of this I started wondering something.
Well, I have an app called Abematv which is a free japanese tv app that I can't use unless I connect through a japanese vpn. I do this by using an app called "japan vpn" and "openvpn connect for android". The problem with this is that sometimes is too slow and the video quality is very low. So I was wondering how could I make this app think I'm using a japanese vpn when I'm really connected to my home wifi without any vpn.
I don't know if this can be done but it sounds like it's the kind of thing that you do through a xposed module. If there's a module that can do this, I don't know how to search for it. So if anyone knows how to do this via xposed or via whatever it makes it possible, please leave a comment
Thanks
azigta said:
Hi, I'm a Samsung galaxy note 3 user, android version 4.4.2, I have it rooted, and xposed installed. I never installed xposed before but I installed it a couple of days ago and now I'm seeing that I can do a lot of things with it, and because of this I started wondering something.
Well, I have an app called Abematv which is a free japanese tv app that I can't use unless I connect through a japanese vpn. I do this by using an app called "japan vpn" and "openvpn connect for android". The problem with this is that sometimes is too slow and the video quality is very low. So I was wondering how could I make this app think I'm using a japanese vpn when I'm really connected to my home wifi without any vpn.
I don't know if this can be done but it sounds like it's the kind of thing that you do through a xposed module. If there's a module that can do this, I don't know how to search for it. So if anyone knows how to do this via xposed or via whatever it makes it possible, please leave a comment
Thanks
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Ok well first things first. Don't mention lucky patcher here. It is banned as a Warez app and app developers will add code to that purposely causes issues if it is detected.
Depending in how it is getting your location you could make the device think it is in Japan. Something like mocking the Gps.
zelendel said:
Ok well first things first. Don't mention lucky patcher here. It is banned as a Warez app and app developers will add code to that purposely causes issues if it is detected.
Depending in how it is getting your location you could make the device think it is in Japan. Something like mocking the Gps.
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Hi, I eddited the message so the words don't appear. (would be good if you edit your message so the words don't appear there too, I don't want troubles xD) Thanks.
About the gps thing, I think it doesn't use the gps since I have it disabled and the app doesn't have the permission to get the location, so I think it gets the location based on the ip.
Not all VPN services are the same. Your current VPN service may be slow because it has you connecting through Japan. Nice VPN services allow you to connect to a VPN server in your country while they route your country VPN server to the final destination VPN server. This allows you to sometimes benefit with improved connection speeds. You can do free trials with most VPN services and I recommend maybe moving to another.
Example: Normal VPN> your-device->VPN server in japan->your-device
(upload/download limits determined by home network and ISP max connections)
Higher end VPN> your-device->local VPN->VPN server in japan->local VPN->your-device
(upload/download limit between VPNs determined by VPN servers which maximize limits before passing the information to your local device)
Other info relevant to the topic:
There are many options available to a developer to verify your location in today's internet.
Even your browser for your device has a unique "fingerprint" and if your gps or IP location changes they can still verify it's coming from the same device.
There are ways around browser fingerprinting.
With most programs, there is an order or hierarchy of testing your location. Spoofing your GPS may overrule an IP check. To overcome issues it's important to try and test and try even when met with failures. It's important to not be dismissive of possible solutions when troubleshooting an issue or searching for a work-around.
TehZig said:
Not all VPN services are the same. Your current VPN service may be slow because it has you connecting through Japan. Nice VPN services allow you to connect to a VPN server in your country while they route your country VPN server to the final destination VPN server. This allows you to sometimes benefit with improved connection speeds. You can do free trials with most VPN services and I recommend maybe moving to another.
Example: Normal VPN> your-device->VPN server in japan->your-device
(upload/download limits determined by home network and ISP max connections)
Higher end VPN> your-device->local VPN->VPN server in japan->local VPN->your-device
(upload/download limit between VPNs determined by VPN servers which maximize limits before passing the information to your local device)
Other info relevant to the topic:
There are many options available to a developer to verify your location in today's internet.
Even your browser for your device has a unique "fingerprint" and if your gps or IP location changes they can still verify it's coming from the same device.
There are ways around browser fingerprinting.
With most programs, there is an order or hierarchy of testing your location. Spoofing your GPS may overrule an IP check. To overcome issues it's important to try and test and try even when met with failures. It's important to not be dismissive of possible solutions when troubleshooting an issue or searching for a work-around.
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ok thanks, I will try to spoof the gps and will comment how it worked .
This guide is for people who enjoys privacy, and want to enjoy a fully controlled experience even on a stock Android, and it dosen't only concerns the Samsung A20 but all powered Android phones, after applying all the steps you'll enjoy a stock firmware free from all bloatwares, free from non useful bandwidth consumption, free from unnecessary battery drains, Without having to root and without the need for a computer.
First make sure you use a non bloated firmware you can tell by its size, if not compare and download and flash the lighter stock rom you find, don't be scared your sim card will work. or just follow this guide to the end and all bloatwares will vanish ?
IN THIS GUIDE I'll be focusing on how to regain your privacy without root, and without needing a computer.
DEBLOAT GOD without root :
You can use adb (you'll need a computer for that), there's fully explained guides here on how to debloat using adb. But as I said I'll be focusing on how to regain control over your phone without the need for a computer.
I don't use Google accounts or Services, so my debloating method will block even Google play Services.
Let's start by hard reset :laugh: but before that, make sure to remove all entered accounts and lock screens before going any further with hard reset, so you don't encounter any problems. (of course you can keep your data, but I don't recommend keeping Google or Facebook apps and accounts.)
1)- Hard reset (enter stock recovery by pressing " Power button + Volume up" and wipe cache, and data)
After rebooting don't connect to wifi, it's preferable if you don't have data connectivity on your sim card either, don't be scared it will launch Android even without internet : on the welcome screen, accept only the first two agreements from the four agreements , then hit "Skip" and "Ignore" buttons always, don't enter any Google or samsung accounts, then click finish.
Once on home screen enter Settings app,
Head to applications, on the right corner select show system apps, disable everything that can be disabled, see my attached screenshots.zip for a full detailed list.
How to disable Google Play Services:
After you disabled the unnecessary things, go to the Settings app again and enter "Biometric and Security" - "Other security settings" - "Device admin apps" and uncheck the "find my Mobile".
Now in the settings application go to applications and you can now disable "Google Play Services" and "Device Health Service" as well.
Reboot :fingers-crossed:
Congratulations now you debloated your phone from unnecessary background Services.
2) - Privacy Bonus : Netguard. For an ultimate Control over your bandwidth and internet privacy (everyone can use this following guide especially rooted phones)
Install Netguard pro or netguard. In the settings Go to advanced options, tick manage system apps, notify on internet access if you want to get notified about what apps are requesting on your behalf ?, ("log internet access" optional only if you want to see what apps are requesting internet inside a log)
Now go back to the main Netguard interface, you will see all system apps, and user apps inside this screen,
Turn everything to red, then click the dollar sign in the left corner, and click "lockdown traffic" in the right corner.
Now you can enable only your browser to access the internet and leave all the rest blocked.
You can enable internet to a certain app by clicking the bandwidth sign and turn it from red to green, then click the arrow in the left next to the application name and tick "allow in lockdown mode", and this app will get internet.
See screenshots zip for more details.
That's all of it ! That's how to regain control over processes and bandwidth, only you can decide what should connect, and what are they doing on your behalf and without your consent.
In the screenshots you'll find out that I did disable Google play store, I always download apps from apkmirror dot com, or apkpure, and install them manually. I don't use Google play store, and with doing so you won't be needing a Google account watching you 24/7
Other steps :
Enter the Settings app - "Biometric and security" - " app permission" , and remove unwanted permissions.
THAT'S ALL OF IT !! NOW ENJOY your new phone speed performances, and it's long battery life
Some questions and answers:
Q- Why did I had to do all of this ?
A- If you install Netguard firewall app you'll notice a traffic from all the apps even what we thought are offline, to some unknown servers, like Amazon, and such, and I didn't agree with this, and they didn't say anything about it. I noticed that the disabled apps are sending internet request even if they are disabled and even I did turned off mobile data, and background activity, that why I used the Netguard Firewall to block them all.
Q- How to install apps if you blocked or deleted google play store and Samsung store ?
A- I download APK from apkmirror (dot com), they are clean, and by this you can always have them in case you want them after you 'reset' your phone or uninstall them, and especially no internet is required in order to install apps
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If you liked my post or find it somewhat informative hit Thanks or comment :fingers-crossed: , if not I'm sorry for wasting your time :laugh: i just wanted to share my experience with some people like me. Peace.