How To Download Apps From Other Countries Android

Were you awaiting to install a cool new trending app or game, only to find out it is not available in your country? Or maybe you are longing to try some update which is not yet rolled out in your country. Worry not, for here we bring to you some of the easiest ways to install these apps in your Android device.

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Why Can't You Install Some Apps In Your Country?
How To Install Apps By Using VPN
Payment info workaround
How To Install Apps Using APK Files

Why Can't You Install Some Apps In Your Country?

How To Install Apps Not Available In Your Country In 2020 IrisGuardian

Everything you see in the Play Store- from search results to top charts- completely dependent upon your country settings. The Play Store follows certain terms and conditions and this is why some apps are region restricted.

There are several reasons as to why you might encounter the "this item is not available in your country" message from the Play Store. Here are a few:

The app is not yet launched in your country
App is not compatible with your country's demography
App is not compatible with your country's networks
The app is currently under construction for your region

The best way to bypass these issues is to change your device's IP address to the country you require. This is possible by using a VPN. Another method is to use an alternative app store or directly download the APK(Android application Package- the format used by Android to distribute Android apps). Here is the detailed process:

How To Install Apps By Using VPN

Clear data of the Google Play Store app
- Open Settings and go to Apps and notifications.
- Now select All apps and you will get a list of all the applications available on your device.
- Scroll down until you find Google Play Store.
- Now go to Storage and press the Clear Data button to clear the cache and app data.
- Go back and tap on Force stop. You will get a prompt saying "Exception may occur if an app is force stopped". Allow it.
Connect to a VPN
- For this step, it is necessary to know the countries in which the all you want to install is available. Now open your preferred VPN application, and connect to that country. Once connected, you are ready to move to the next step.
Search for the app in a browser
- Open up any browser like Chrome, and enter the name of the app you wish to download. Now locate the Google Play Store link and tap on it. This will launch Play Store. You will get some prompts- accept all of them and complete the account setup. If asked for add payment method, skip it.
Install the app
- Once you complete all the procedures, you will see the install button which wasn't available earlier. Go ahead and hit the install button, allow the permissions if asked. And now the app you desired is ready for your device.

Also Read: Top 5 VPN Services You Should Check In 2020

Payment info workaround

This process will not work for you if you had any prior purchases or if your account has been set up with an existing payment profile. You are not allowed to change your country for 365 days. In this situation, you are suggested to create a new Google account while connected to the VPN. Or you can add an additional account which has no payment method on file.

To switch the account in the Play Store, swipe from the left edge of the screen and select the account you desire to use from the drop-down menu. Now, follow the steps 1 and 2 of this tutorial, and you're ready to continue.

This will ensure that you do not lose your active subscriptions, payment methods, family sharing benefits and more on your primary account. Having multiple accounts can also help you to effortlessly switch between different countries and not worrying about the 365 days limit Google imposes on changing your country.

How To Install Apps Using APK Files

Use Evozi

Evozi is a website where you can paste a Play Store link and it will extract the APK for you. All you need to do is to search for the app in Google, copy it's link and paste it in the Evozi box. Your download link is generated. Since the APK is fetched directly from the Play Store, there is no third-party interference with the packages. Thus, your download link is completely safe.

APK Mirror

It is one of the safest and most popular ways to install Android apps not available in your country. For this, do a simple Google search with the name of the app followed by the letters 'APK'. Find the link of APKMirror and proceed to download the APK file for the app. Once the download is complete, click on the downloaded APK file, and select "install". The downloaded app will be successfully installed in your device.

Written By

Swetabh Srivastava

Swetabh Srivastava is the Co-founder & author at IrisGuardian. He's an avid tech enthusiast, having experience in the field of tech journalism for years. He now contributes his knowledge in various online platforms including IrisGuardian and most other social platforms. For most part, he's a writer by day and reader by night. When he's off work, you can find him sketching or reading novels of Stephen King on the go.