In Google’s official app store you’ll find some real wonders, but it doesn’t hurt to also have alternative platforms on your radar. I like to look at the main screen, the rankings, the recommendations and of course, I let myself be guided by word of mouth. But sometimes it may happen that you want to install an application from the Google Play Store and you find this message: ‘Your device is not compatible with this version
Why can’t I install this app from the Google Play Store?
Although this message seems really annoying and it is normal to want explanations, it is important to keep in mind that this message usually appears because the application in question is not optimized for this device and its characteristics (hardware or software), therefore the user experience will not be good.
It is part of the job of developer define compatibility limits and recommended requirements. So, a certain app may be related to a certain outdated version of Android or devices with less RAM than a specific amount, to list a few common reasons.
On other occasions you can see it on the Google Play Store, but it is for Android TV and not for mobile. However, as we have already told you, if an application is not suitable for a device, it is normal that it does not appear in that search engine. But you can access it with the url.
I want to install an unsupported app from the Google Play Store
In any case, there is still one loophole to sneak in and install this app on your mobile at your own risk: find and download the APK of the app to install it on your device. Our recommendation is always bet on trusted repositorieslike APKMirror.
Once there, we will search for what we want until we find the version that interests us (pay attention to the processor architecture) and we will download it.
Cover | Ricardo Aguilar
By | Free Android
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