How to download and play Pokemon GO if it's unavaliable in your country

Pokemon Go is currently officially available in New Zealand, Australia, United States, Canada and Germany. So, most of the Android and iOS users still don't have access to this game and we still don't know when it will be released in the remaining 200 or so countries filled with millions of more Pokemon fans. If you are impatient, there is actually a way to install and play Pokemon Go right now in countries where it is not available yet. Users in Brazil, Korea, Japan, India, Hong Kong, Nepal and more will be happy to try this method out. So if you are one of those Pokemon fans, who has been frantically searching Pokemon Go on Google Play Store or iTunes App Store  everyday, this post is for you.

Installing Pokemon Go on iphone and Android in unsupported countries


After the recent launch of Pokémon Go on iPhone and Android devices, it has take the world by storm. Pokemon Go's augmented reality gaming requires you to actually get out and search for Pokemon around your area and beyond. As your experience level increases you will be able to catch more powerful Pokemons, battle and take over your enemy's teams and become the ultimate Pokemon Master. The game is highly addictive and like most Pokemon fans you too will be saying "gotta catch em all". The success of this game has skyrocketed Nintendo's stock prices and now it's worth billions of dollars more than before.

The direct installation method is easy. You just have to download the apk installation file and directly install the game instead of via Google Play Store. Then simply open your game and you are good to go. Pokemon Go does require you to turn on GPS and mobile data, which is likley to drain your phone's battery faster than usual. On the plus side, the mobile data usage seems to be very reasonable and less than most other apps and games.

How to Install Pokemon Go on any unsupported countries: Android

  • Download Pokemon Go Apk from here: Pokemon GO APK installation
  • Before installation make sure installation from unknown sources are allowed. To do this, go to Settings >> Privacy (or Security) >> Scroll down and tap on Unknown Sources to allow installation of apps from unknown sources.
  • Now go to downloads and tap on the apk file you downloaded in step 1 and install Pokémon Go.



Now open Pokemon GO and it will prompt you to turn on GPS. Turn on GPS and WiFI or mobile data. You can sign in by using your Google account. Next, select/edit your avatar and type your nickname. Now the game will start and the first thing you will see is your avatar on a map. The map is extracted from Google Maps so it will be the real map of your area. As you move, so will your character. You will most likely find a couple of Pokemons nearby right away. More Pokemons will be placed further away. You can check your map and start hunting Pokemon. An important tip: Play safe and responsibly, do not trespass other's properties, do not go chasing Pokemons on the highway or in the middle of the street and do not jump off a cliff if you see a Pokemon there.  

How to Install Pokemon Go on any unsupported countries: Android

  • On your iPhone, logout from App Store. Go to settings >> tap "Apple ID" and sign out
  • Now from settings >> General >> Language and Region, set your region as Australia, USA ,Germany or any region where Pokemon Go is available. 
  • Open App store and search "Pokemon GO" and download it.
  • If you don;t see it, you have to create a new Apple ID. While creating new Apple ID, make sure that your address is that of New Zealand, Germany, USA, Canada or any address where Pokemon Go is officially available. You can even use this Fakenamegenerator tool to generate a bogus Personal info of a U.S resident. 
  • Now go back to  iTunes App Store and Pokemon GO will be available.

After Pokemon Go is officially released in your region, you can switch back to your original Apple ID.









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