There are many apps on Google Play Store that are just limited to some geographical regions, and there are others that are restricted in some regions and countries. This is why when you encounter an app from the above two categories, you get the error “This app is not available on Google Play in your regions.“
Does this mean there is no way for you to access this app? The best aspect of having an Android device in our hands is that there is always some way to get what we want, that too without breaking any serious rules. Here I will take you through the procedure to access country-restricted Google Play Store apps easily.
How to Fix This App is Not Available on Google Play in Your Region
One of the most common methods used by tech-savvy Android users is rooting the device. This breaks all the limits set by Google on the use and functioning of this operating system. But it is not recommended by experts. Now, here is a benign yet effective way to get what you want just by using a VPN tool.
This will be easy if you create a secondary Google Account first. For this simple follow the steps:
- Go to the Settings app icon on your device screen and tap on it.
- Go to ‘Google.’
- Now select the current email address.
- You will find the option ‘Add another account.’
- Now from the bottom left corner press ‘Create Account,’ and follow the instructions.
After this, the account will be created and associated with the Play Store. Now, it is time to open a VPN that you have already installed, if not then do it now. Then connect it to the location of your choice. If you are using a free one, better connect it to the USA.
- Now go to the Google Play Store app on the screen.
- Open it and open the hamburger menu from the top-left of the screen.
- Find the new top-right icon to move from the old to the new account here.
- Then go to the hamburger icon and tap on ‘Account’ and ‘Switch to the United States Play Store’ will be displayed, along with the option to add a credit or debit card. Tap on the card.
- Tap on ‘Continue’ to add your credit or debit card. This is not necessary. You can skip this step if you want and proceed without adding your account or card details.
After this, you will find yourself on the US Google Play Store. Once you move from one region to the next using a VPN connection, switching back to the previous one could take a while, even stretching time to 48 hours in some cases.
To check the status, go to the ‘Account’ and check the option ‘Switch to Country Y/Your Region Play Store.’ If this is the displayed message, you have done it successfully. The ‘This App is Not Available on Google Play in Your Region’ error will disappear.
Using the new location of the app store, you can now search and install Android apps that were previously not available due to regional restrictions imposed. After switching the region successfully, you can now disconnect the VPN for smoother and faster internet browsing.
In the future whenever you need to install a mobile application that is not available in your country of residence, just use this method of switching Play Store location and access it instantly. In addition to this, you can use third-party app websites to install the .apk package files too. But make sure, you are using trusted sources for this purpose.
Final Words
This app is not available on Google Play in your region issue is faced by Android users when trying to install an application that is not currently available in that country. But using the method mentioned above, switching the region/country is quick and easy.