Hi friends,
I need to download a app called Vodafone TV but it’s region locked to Turkey and only shows up on Android TV devices if you search for it.
I know there are sites where you can find apk‘s but this one is nowhere to find because it’s probably such a niche app.
I was wondering if there is a known trick to circumvent this issue and gain access to any apk on the PlayStore?
I could be wrong, but maybe editing the build.prop file to fool the playstore into thinking its another device. That and using a Turkish VPN. Might be easier to ask someone on a turkish tech forum to send you an apk of it
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Hello there,
I have some questions about the Android market and the availabilty of apps in different countries.
Infos first: I live in Hungary right now and I have Desire bought in germany. I'm using T-Mobile Hungary as my provider. Everything works great
But...
I was looking around in the market for some apps to install and also used sites like androidlib.com to find stuff. Unfortunately many apps just can't be found when I search or use these barcode scans (example app: skobbler ).
So I assume that the market checks my IP, sees that I'm in Hungary and because of that I can't see all apps but I haven't really found any specific information on how this works, so I'm not sure. Maybe there is another setting or mechanism or whatever...
Maybe you know
Second though: If my assumption is right, the country restriction could be bypassed by using VPN, with a german server for example!?
PS: I know about the restriction of paid apps but I wasn't looking for those. My questions are related to free apps.
Thanks for your answers
Try the following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=7595803&postcount=5
(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:
Ok, so I wanted to try an app called Freedom, which allows you to get free in app purchases. To use this app, you also need to get Market Unlocker. I installed the two apps and ran them correctly. I tried them but then decided I didn't want them any more, so I uninstalled them (I had my region thing changed to Russia when I uninstalled).
After that, I tried to access the Play Store, but it just says "No connection". I reinstalled the Market Unlocker app and changed the regiom to some of the few I thought were my old one, but nothing worked.
This is a very annoying situation so if anyone knows how to fix this please reply.
Some other information that may be useful is:
- I am using a rooted Nexus 5
- I have a custom kernel (Franco Kernel)
- I'm running Android 4.2.2
- I am located in Scotland on ths Vodafone network.
Well, you will not get help here as XDA does not support piracy or warez related endeavors.
Take that elsewhere, posts and question like this get XDA in trouble and are not by the rules.
Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
For those who are in the same situation and who may be looking for AlarmPad FREE, here is the APK of version 1.9.3 (I believe it's the last).
I am still looking for a way to buy the PRO version, and for now the only solution seems to be in the USA :/
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
henry8668 said:
I'm in the USA, and can't find this app in play store.
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Thank you for the information Henry, then I have no clue where this app is available nowadays (it looks like it was widely available in the past).
Note that it appears that my previous apk downloads which were detected by Windows Defender as trojan were false positive since the same file does not trigger the warning anymore.
Too bad I can't simply by the pro version
View attachment 4058815
View attachment MindMe_com.thetalkerapp.main_2.0.4_V55.apk
View attachment AlarmPad_com.mindmeapp.alarmpad_1.9a18_V19512.apk
View attachment Umbrella_com.mindmeapp.umbrella_1.1_V9.apk
View attachment com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro.709.apk
kalhimeo said:
Thanks for the links Stefano
Unfortunately even when installing the pro version from your post with the mindme pro key, it does not detect it as "PRO" (features are restricted as in FREE version).
I have the same behavior with this PRO apk which is the latest version I found.
I tried to contact the developer to know why his app is not available from the PlayStore anymore, but I did not received any answer so far :/
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Well it seems you have to find a new app ... :/
I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
kalhimeo said:
Hi,
Are you guys able to access this application on google play store ?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mindmeapp.alarmpadpro
Whether I try with proxies or my own IP (Belgium), I always end up with a message from Google saying that the app is not available in my country.
I know that the developer stopped this project last year, but I am surprised not to be able to get it anywhere.
I also tried to download the apk for version 1.9 from various websites (free or pro version), and Windows Defender always reject the file stating that it's infected by a Trojan, so I start to wonder if this is a false positive or if Google detected the same and prevents the app from being accessible on the store or so ?
It's the first time that I am facing this situation, and I am very surprised and frustrated not to be able to buy this app which looks fantastic.
Let me know if you are facing the same problem or if you have a working APK backup
Thanks !
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mzmartipants said:
I'm in the UK (used to live in the USA) and I couldn't visit the alarmpro page, but I could visit here and download the app to register it.
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you mean it s working from uk correct ?
kalhimeo said:
you mean it s working from uk correct ?
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YES.
thanks, i will try next time I cross the channel
Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
ParrotSquawk said:
Old thread but I have the pro version. Don't know how the powers-that-be would feel about me sharing the apk. The developer has stopped providing support for this app and the backup service (which is why I bought it) doesn't work anymore.
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Hello ParrotSquawk,
Thank you very much for the offer Actually I posted the pro apk here some time ago thinking it would not be a problem since there was no way to buy it anymore and development stopped as well, but the moderators didn't appreciate that...
For info even with the pro apk you cannot access the pro features, it somehow checks on google play if you bought it and locks it to free version.
I gave up on alarmpad for that reason. I wanted to use it because of its tasker integration, but ended up using ClockTask plugin. Not exactly the same thing but also very well integrated with tasker.
Cheers !
I don't know how much help this is, I was worried that I would need to find an alternative when i upgraded my 3½ year old S7 Edge to my Note 10 +.
Thankfully, despite being no longer available, it transferred over through SmartSwitch and is working fine except for the sign in/backup feature.
That said, does anyone else know of any other app that works like AlarmPad? It is a must for me as I'm on shift work and EVERY duty is different.
Old thread..but...
My biggest issue with this app currently is that the data can't be backed up anymore. If I reset my phone I have to create all the alarms and hashtags again. (My phone does not have root available).
If someone could recode it to backup and restore using an SD card ... That would be great.
I want to run the prime video app twice. Once for the US and once for UK. Is there a way to modify the existing apk?
I am using the Shield Pro 2019.
Any help is highly appreciated!
you can use xprivacy to change your country
is that some sort of vpn? because that's not what i'm after. I already have a vpn provider. Even when I connect to the UK it still gives me only the content of the USA.
I don't use Amazon® AT ALL, so excuse my ignorance, but when your saying the "primevideo apk" I am assuming your talking about, an app for Android written by Amazon Inc specifically to play videos hosted on one of there services?
If I am correct I would imagine that Amazon has taken quite a few steps to lock down one of there apps pretty's well. I would almost suggest that you use two different phones and only connect one via WiFi and a VPN to connect the foreign phone. Amazon® has there spies everywhere.
Actually, I have already had two prime video apps side-by-side. The modified one however expired. I can't seem to log in anymore. It was a bit outdated. So I'm trying to find a solution. I use a Shield Pro 2019 and want 2 Amazon Prime Video apps side by side.