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[Q] Issue with Play Store?

Hi,
Sometimes when I want to download and install some applications from the play store with my mobile (Huawei Honor2) or with my Tab(Asus TF101) I find this sentence "This Item isn't available in your country" or this "This app is incompatible with all of your device", I understand what does it mean but why the specific app is not available or incompatible while my devices have good technical specifications so is there is any way that I can download Apps that I want from the store without search them as an apk file from the google? Any ideas or do u have any tricks that can climb over this silly requirements from the play store!
Regards.

ahmedalbidhany said:
Hi,
Sometimes when I want to download and install some applications from the play store with my mobile (Huawei Honor2) or with my Tab(Asus TF101) I find this sentence "This Item isn't available in your country" or this "This app is incompatible with all of your device", I understand what does it mean but why the specific app is not available or incompatible while my devices have good technical specifications so is there is any way that I can download Apps that I want from the store without search them as an apk file from the google? Any ideas or do u have any tricks that can climb over this silly requirements from the play store!
Regards.
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Its because some apps have put country restrictions for example: Google Voice which works only in US I guess and other apps like Netflix, Movies by Flixster etc. all have this country restrictions. There was an app called "Market Unlocker" which bypasses this restriction, but I believe Google has taken down that app from the Play Store. Anyways some other modes of Market Unlocker methods remains at XDA, which claims to work. Use Google and you'll get the results about it.

Downloading app that's not available in your country and/or your device

You need a rooted device. There are few applications that do not need root, but I do not know about them.
And I am not responsible for any damage caused to your device.
Not available for country
I was told there are so many ways but none of them are working now due to some restrictions by Google and I am able to download the applications that are not meant to my country (India) and that are not meant to my device.
In order to do that, we need a VPN application which makes the servers think that you are browsing from the allowed country. But that's not it. You should also have a Google account that's created in that country. So if you want to download an application that is only available for USA, you should have the Gmail account created in USA (in our case, USA servers).
There are so many VPN applications availabe on the store as well as from unknown sources to download.
I have tried VPN One Click, Hideman VPN, and DroidVPN personally and liked all of them. I was not really sure that these are well trusted, I will leave about them to you so you better check the review before you download them.
Basically, we are here trying to bypass your service providers IP address and make the online services (websites or play store) look like you are connected from a different country. So download your choice of VPN application and install it. In our example, let us think we are downloading an application that is meant for USA. Once the VPN is installed, set it to access through USA servers.
Now open a web browser and check yourself that you are directed to the USA based websites when search for something. Once that's done, create a dummy Gmail account. Once created, open Play Store, tap on settings > Accounts > Add Account. Now add the dummy account to your Android device. Make sure the Play Store shows both the accounts. It doesn't matter which was set to default, you can always change it. After you have added it, the apps will be downloaded/synced. You don't need to sync all your device data to this dummy account.
Now we have to delete all the data of the Play Store. Go to Settings of your device > Apps/Applications. Search for Play Store and tap on "Clear Cache" and "Clear Data" then Force Stop the app.
Now Re-Open the Play Store and you should be asked to accept the Terms of Services (make sure the VPN is still running and account of Play Store should be set to the dummy Gmail account). You should be placed in the USA based Play Store. Now you can search for the app and download it.
Not available for device
This will be helpful if you want to download an app that's not available for your device but you want to try it.
There are again so many apps that makes masks Play Store service. Out of which I have used is called one that's called Market Helper.
Download and install this app to your device. Open it and choose the type of device you want to make your device look like. In this case, we again are trying to download a Galaxy S3 supported app on non supported device. So select the type of your device as Phone and the phone as Samsung Galaxy S3. Set the Operator to USA and AT&T or anything else. Once all set, tap on Activate. Now go to Play Store and search for the application that's not available for your device.
Note : If you are trying to download an application that's not available in your country and also for your device, you need to setup both of the above instructions.
If you are having difficulty after trying everything, unlink your Credit Card details from your Google Account. You will have to log into Google Wallet to remove it.

Cannot connect google servers
Hi,
When i try to add new account it returns an error:
"Couldn't sign in"
"There was a problem communicating with Google servers.
Try again later"
Any idea? I used Hideman VPN.
Edit:
I was getting this error after typing password and next.
I don't know if it has any effect but turned off my phone, removed sim card
connected via VPN again, just entered google play with existing account and it asked a prompt from me for terms of usage. Accepted and searched for the application i tried to install which was not avalible for my country. (It should be actually but wasn't able to install after i rooted and installed PAC ROM 4.3.1)
Thanks again!

I want to install a game that is only available for philipines but these vpn blockers dont have a pinoy ip. Is there a solution to this?
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Many Thanks,,
Finally I can download ifruit from rockstar games
:good::good::good:

diamond_4g64 said:
I want to install a game that is only available for philipines but these vpn blockers dont have a pinoy ip. Is there a solution to this?
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Try two apk downloader i like best, evizo apk downloader(download chrome extension first) or APKPURE.COM online apk downloader(search your game and sideload on your phone)

Hello Can Anyone Help Me, I Download Psiphon And I Have Two Account. Primary Account Not Working And Is Still Same When I Use Psiphon And Secondery Have A USA Market. I Unlink Credit Card And Home Address In Primary Account But Still Not Working have Anyone This Problem?

GioKupreishvili said:
Hello Can Anyone Help Me, I Download Psiphon And I Have Two Account. Primary Account Not Working And Is Still Same When I Use Psiphon And Secondery Have A USA Market. I Unlink Credit Card And Home Address In Primary Account But Still Not Working have Anyone This Problem?
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have a look here https://www.apkmirror.com/
lets you dl apps directly, then install them.

andronado said:
Hi,
When i try to add new account it returns an error:
"Couldn't sign in"
"There was a problem communicating with Google servers.
Try again later"
Any idea? I used Hideman VPN.
Edit:
I was getting this error after typing password and next.
I don't know if it has any effect but turned off my phone, removed sim card
connected via VPN again, just entered google play with existing account and it asked a prompt from me for terms of usage. Accepted and searched for the application i tried to install which was not avalible for my country. (It should be actually but wasn't able to install after i rooted and installed PAC ROM 4.3.1)
Thanks again!
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Hi,
Is this app really safe to use? It won´t steal data or hurt my phone, right? Thanks in advance.

You can do this job by using Rocket VPN which is free and safe to use.

Updating google play country
Ok so I contacted google today as I was trying to download an app that was restricted in the previous country I was in.
I had previously tried using vpns etc with no luck (LG G3)
Since this is my first post I am not permitted to post links yet, so add https:// to the start of each url
Below is their troubleshooting guide to fixing the issue, I'm assuming that putting in any country you like would allow you to access that countries store.
The content available in Google Play varies by country, and we use your home address in your Google payments service account to help determine which version of Google Play you see.
If you're having issues viewing your country's version of Google Play, please try the following troubleshooting steps (ideally using a browser on a desktop or laptop computer, but on a mobile device will work also):
1. Sign into payments.google.com and click the Settings icon on the left.
2.Click Edit next to the "Name and Address" and update the address (please note this is different from the "Address book" which holds shipping addresses).
3. Open the Google Play website and navigate to any paid item available for download at play.google.com/store/apps.
4. Click to begin a download until you reach the 'Accept and buy' screen (no need to complete the purchase).
5. Close Google Play and clear your browser cache if you're on a desktop or laptop computer.
6. Clear the cache and data of the Google Play Store, Google Play services, and Download Manager.
7. Wait 30 minutes.
8. Re-open Google Play. You should now see content that matches the country in your home address.
If these steps don't resolve your issue, you can also try purchasing a paid app and refunding it within the 2-hour return window in place of Step 4 above; however, returns like this can only be done in the Play Store app at this time.
If the country for your Google Play account still hasn't updated, please remove and re-add your Google account from your device.

There's a member who did Develop an APKMirror app here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3450564
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Access Google Play Store in China

(I'm sorry if this is not a complete guide but without the access to links and external files, it's the best I can make it)

i follow your direction but during installation of application...it always forced closed!!!!
any help?

watusi said:
i follow your direction but during installation of application...it always forced closed!!!!
any help?
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I will try your method out. But i would rather go for a VPN then going through alot of procedures
but still i like to explore things up. I will check it out

Thanks will try this out.
tykeblog said:
This guide will instruct you on how to access Google play store in China, or any locale in the world.
It works for all phone types.
It works for all models and carriers.
It will show and make available all the apps and content as available in Google Play Store, US.
Requirements
Phone, USB cable, Internet connection, VPN access (I use HMA), Supporting files.
Your phone MUST be rooted. You’ll need to access configurations and allow programs superuser privileges.
If you’re not prepared to root your phone, you can end here.
Supporting files.
Process
Installing Google Play Store on any phone
Firstly, we need to access the Google Play Store – supported devices page and locate your device. If your device is supported, move on to step 4. If not, (and you’ll find many of the devices sold in China aren’t supported by Google), choose a device from the device list that is the closest approximation to your model.
Install File Commander (included in supporting files). With File Commander, access the /system/build.prop, it will look like this…
Access Google Play Store in China and other countries
Change the product code for your phone so it works in Google Play Store
Scroll down to the ro.product.model = GT-S7566
change it to the model compatible with Google Play Store.
in my case ro.product.model = GT-S7562. Save the file. A number of screens will come up asking if you wish to change the write permissions of the new file.
Accept them.
Restart your Phone.
It will tell you Android is loading updated software and gave you a short waiting screen.
Wait.
Next you need to transfer the GoogleServicesFramework, GoogleLoginService and GooglePlayStore to your phone’s download folder.
Once done, open these with File Commander. Again, it will ask you if you wish to change file permissions.
Accept. Let the programs install and re-start.
Your phone will now work with Google Play Store and all free apps.
Access Play Store apps in any location Worldwide
This little cheat will allow you to ‘pretend’ you’re a U.S. resident.
Google go to great lengths to make their products available under the correct jurisdictions. If you want your phone to ALWAYS have the maximum apps and content, things will be changing regularly to make sure this stays the case. Search on the ‘net or should subscribe (to my blog), to keep abreast of changes.
Install the Market Enabler apk included in the Supported Files.
Log on to your VPN service. From your VPN go to the ‘Help’ section or knowledge base. From here you should find information about allowing their service to be accessed from your mobile device.
Using a proxy
This is the Knowledge base from my VPN
My VPN’s knowledge base looks something like this. It has all the information you need.
The process isn’t a difficult one. The hosts guide will guide you through it.
Fire up Market Enabler. Select one of the carriers (in the U.S.) by pressing and holding.
Select ‘fake this connection now’.
Fire up your VPN Proxy you just set up in step 2. from your mobile device. In mine, it’s in the other settings section.
Access Google Play Store in China and Worldwide
Access Google Play Store in China and Worldwide
If all goes well, it will tell you your device is connected. You will now be surfing from the U.S. from a U.S. carrier for all intents and purposes..
Fire up Google Play Store. This will now be running as if you’re a resident of the United States even if, like me, you’re accessing Google Play Store from a mobile in China.
Taken from michaeltyler.co.uk
(I'm sorry if this is not a complete guide but without the access to links and external files, it's the best I can make it)
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watusi said:
i follow your direction but during installation of application...it always forced closed!!!!
any help?
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Yeas.
I take it that you mean Google Play Store force closes.
Problem
Google Play Store needs access to the /system folder in your device.
Solution
Root your device..
Try again.
Thanks for reading my thread.

thanks dear
works for me:victory:

Toturial for play store

Google Play Store app is a very popular app that you will find on your Android devices. The app comes pre-installed but if you want download Play Store in most of the Android devices, here we explain how do it easy. With the help of this app, you get access to millions and millions of apps in any category that you want. Tap on the app that you like and then download and install the app on your phone. Once the app is downloaded, you can start to use the app on your phone anytime and anywhere, provided your phone is connected to the internet.
How Download Play Store for Android devices
There is no way one will be able to access his or her favorite Android apps without Play Store. These apps are offered by third party developers through the Play Store app and hence you will have to visit the app center to get the download link to access your favorite apps. The process of downloading your favorite app is very simple.
Open the Play Store app on your phone and search for the app you want by keying in the name in the search option. A list of apps will be displayed on the screen. Choose the one that you want, go to its homepage and click on the install option that you see. The app will get automatically downloaded and installed on the device.
Go to the Settings option on your phone and then tap on the security option.
Look for unknown sources box and check this box in order to allow installation of apps from other sources.
The Android app is offered as an APK file online. They are offered through a variety of sources. Choose those sources that offer genuine and trustworthy Play Store APK file.
Click on the download link to get the APK file downloaded on your phone.
Once done, open the download section and then locate the Play Store APK file and tap on it to start the installation of the app on your phone.
After the app is installed, you will find the Play Store icon on the app section or the home screen of the phone. Tap it to get access to Play Store.
Download Play Store APK file on PC
If you do not have space on your device or if your device does not have internet access or Wi-Fi, then you can always download the Play Store APK file on your computer and then transfer it to your device.
Open the internet browser on your computer. Search for the best and the latest version of APK file for the Play Store app.
Make sure that you download the APK file only from trusted sources on the internet.
Visit the download page of the chosen APK file and then click on the download option to get the APK file downloaded on your PC.
Once done, it will be found in the download section on your PC.
Connect the Android device to your PC using a USB cable. Once both the devices are synced, transfer the downloaded APK file onto the Android device.
After this, you should visit the Settings>Security>Unknown Sources on Android phone and then activate the unknown source option.
Once done, open the Play Store APK file on the device and tap on it to get the Play Store app installer on the device.
If you are using an Android phone, then the Play Store app would be pre-installed on your phone. It will be seen in the apps section on your phone that will be in the form of 6 dots in a circle. Tap on it and it will take you to the apps loaded on your phone. Look for Play Store app icon and tap on it to instantly enter the app. There is nothing to worry if the Play Store app is not installed on your Android device. It can be downloaded manually.
Download Play Store app manually
The following are the steps to download and install Play Store app on Android phone manually.
Find a trusted Google Play Store APK (Android Application Package) file online and download it on your device.
Go to the Settings option on your phone and look for ‘unknown sources’ and tap it on.
Now, go to the download option on your phone and look for the Google Play Store APK file. Tap on it to install it successfully on your Android device.
With these few steps, you can easily download and install Play Store on your phone manually.
Play Store App Download for iOS devices
The full version of the Play Store app is not offered for iOS devices. Only certain apps offered by Google can be accessed by free on your iPhones and iPads. If you want the full version of Play Store to use on your iPhones, then you need to download the Play Store APK file on your device or computer.
After downloading the APK file, you should change the settings of your device to allow the installation from unknown sources. Then install the Play Store app on the phone to start accessing the apps offered by Play Store.
Go to the Settings option on the iPhone, look for security option and tap on it.
Find option unknown sources in the security option and tap on it to open it.
Look for the latest version of the Google Play Store app on the internet from your device.
Download the play store APK file from a trusted and genuine source onto your device.
Find the downloaded APK file in the download section of your phone and tap on it to install the Play Store app on the iPhone.
Once installed, click on the Play Store icon you see on the home screen and you can start using the app on your iPhone.
If you do not have a Google account created, you will not be able to use the Play Store app. If you already have a Google account, be it a Gmail account or Hangouts account or Google Talk account, then you can use the same username and password to sign into Play Store.
Locate the Play Store icon on the phone and tap on it.
You will see the Add a Google Account window, tap on existing if you have a Gmail account.
You will be directed to Google sign in option. Enter your email address and the password in the respective fields and tap on the ‘continues’ or the ‘next’ option.
In the set-up payment info, click on the skip option at the bottom left side of the page and then tick the box the backup and restore windows.
Finally, tap the right arrow on the bottom right corner of the screen to log into Play Store on your phone.
Play Store app not found?
If you do not find the Play Store app on your phone, then there are no way you will be able to carry out updates or download new Android apps on your phone. You should first re-install the app before you access any of the apps offered in Play Store.
Reinstalling Play Store app
It is important to install the Play Store app on your phone manually if you do not find the app anywhere on the device. This is a simple process.
Find a trusted Play Store APK file for Android phones from the internet and download the file on the device.
Go to Settings> Security> Unknown sources and then tap to switch on the option to install apps from unknown sources.
Find the downloaded APK file on your phone and tap on it to install the Play Store app on the phone.
Now you will have the Play Store app on your home screen.
One of the most popular and commonly used apps on any Android device is the Play Store app. This popular app from Google is the store from where you can get access to millions and millions of apps on various themes and categories. You need to have the data connection or Wi-Fi access on your phone in order to access the Google Play Store.
Play Store is an easy-to-use Android operating system developed and run by Google. It is a wonderful app that allows users to get access to numerous varieties of third party applications on their phone. The Google Play Store is a free app that comes pre-loaded in many of the Android devices that are on sale today. It will only work on Android devices. This is the app to visit if you are looking for premium and free Android apps for various categories. It is the largest marketplace for Android apps.
Why use Play Store services?
The Google Play Store is a digital distribution platform that allows plenty of software and application developers from all over the world to upload all kinds of apps that they create. This is an open source Android platform. The Play Store app is the one-stop solution for the Android users to get any kind of app that they want to download on their phone. There is no way an Android user can bypass the Play Store to get access to their favorite apps. Hence, Play Store gains significant importance and is a must have on all Android devices.
If you want to access any of the apps or even the Google Play Store that you have just downloaded to your device, you should first sign in to the Google Play account. If you are not having any Google account created, then you will have to first create it and then use the username and password that you have created to sign in to the Google Play Store app.
How to add another Google Play Store account?
Got to the settings menu of your phone and tap on it.
Scroll down the settings page to locate the Accounts option. Then tap on it.
A list will come up depending on the number of accounts that you have signed in on your device. Finally, you will see “add account” option at the last. Tap that.
Here too, you will find a lot of apps showing up. Look for Google or Google Play option and tap on it.
On the next screen, key in the New Google account info and the password that you would like to use to access Play Store and finally tap the Accept button. This way a new account will be added.
If you are looking to do more than just talking on your Smartphone, then you will be amazed that there is a wide range of applications on offer on the internet to offer you a lot of information, music, books to read, movies, etc., right on your phone. All this is possible if you have the Google Play Store app installed on your phone. Tap this app icon on the phone and you will be taken to the main page of the app where you get access to all kinds of content in a wide range of categories. The Play Store developed and operated by Google is the official app for the Android operating system.
Reasons for its popularity
With Play Store app downloaded and installed on your Smartphone, you will have access to loads of entertainment, games, music, movies and books all the time. All that is needed is for the phone to have access to the internet and the entire world will be at your fingertips. No matter you want to check out the latest news or listen to your favorite band or watch your favorite movie, you just need to visit the Play Store app, choose the app that you want, download it on your phone and then start to listen to music or watch videos at will. This is why the Google Play Store app is a very popular app among Android device users.
As you can see, there are many ways by which you can download and install the Play Store app on your device. Even if your phone does not have pre-installed Play Store app, it can be easily downloaded and installed on the phone using the trusted Play Store free APK file that is offered on the internet. The best part is that the APK file can also be downloaded on a computer or any other device and then be sent to the phone using a USB cable or by other means.

And the point on remaking a tutorial that everyone already knows is?

Useless thread is useless

Very informative and useful guide for someone who just bought their first android phone. Very nice, keep posting stuff like this and the next time maybe more advanced guide would helpful.

Finding developer name for an app

You might think that after 10-ish years of using Android, I'd know this...
How do I find the developer name of a specific app in Oreo? I don't see it in Settings > Apps > (app name), or in the app's setting under About. The only way I've found in general, is long press in the app icon the tap the Play Store icon. But some apps are not in the Google play store.
Specifically, I have two app call Contacts. One I know is Google. I can confirm this using the Play Store icon as described above. I haven't another way. The other, I'm 97% sure is Samsung. Tapping it's Play Store icon opens the Play Store to a page that says "Item not found."
I can find version very easily. I can also find the license info. Why is the dev name so hard to find?