When looking for what you need, it is especially unpleasant to find a completely suitable program for requests, which instead of a download button gives out: "The application is incompatible with your device." Not to say that this causes panic, but an unpleasant aftertaste remains. Even more annoying when there is no other suitable application. How to proceed? What is the reason?
Why does this error appear?
The phrase "the application is incompatible with your device" Android writes in several cases:
- Outdated firmware version. Android continues to evolve, apps try to keep up with it.
- Location. Some developers put a restriction on the installation of their program in a particular country.
- Poor performance smartphone. The developers believe that your device simply will not be able to function properly with this game or program.
No matter how scary such reasons may sound, in principle, they are all “treated”.
APK files
Such files are suitable if the "Play Market" itself blocks downloading to your device. You can download APK files either on your own or by asking someone who understands such issues.
In order to install the application, first you need to visit the settings. There, in the "Security" section, near the "Unknown sources" subsection, check the box, thereby enabling the device to install applications not only from the "Market".
After the completed operations, just open the APK file as you would with a photo or a music track. Then click "Next", and when the installation is complete, "OK" - and use the program to the fullest.
In order to carry out this operation, it is not necessary to have extended rights, that is, rooting. The only thing they may be needed for is to copy the APK file from the device on which this application is already installed.
The disadvantage of this method of solving the problem of application incompatibility may be that the program will not be updated through the "Market", and as a result, if a new version of it is released, all the manipulations described above (except for security settings) will need to be done again.
Market Helper App
This program is not in the "Market" and works only on devices with accessibility. An app won't make your phone better or smarter. The essence of the program isthat it changes your identification and "Market" believes that your device is actually from a different manufacturer or model. What's more, Market Helper lets you change your location data from the comfort of your couch. This is ideal for apps not available in your region.
The installation principle of Market Helper is the same as with APK files. Once the installation and setup is complete, the "app is not compatible with your device" error should be gone.
Regional restrictions
If the app is not compatible with your device due to restrictions imposed by the area you are in, use VPN tunnel routing. This method will allow you to transfer you to another country in which the router server is installed. Of course, this method is not as reliable as using the program described above, but it's still worth a try. In addition, this method does not require root rights, which is undoubtedly a plus.
Conclusions
Each of these methods is not guaranteed to succeed. In some cases, it is necessary to force clear the cache in the "Market". To do this, you need to stop it through the settings, clear the data, start the Market Helper or VPN, and re-enable the "Market" itself. Remember that any changes to the settings are made by you at your own peril and risk.
Now you will not see the message "the application is incompatible with yourdevice." What to do if your loved ones have it, you already know.
