In the search for the necessary, it is especially unpleasant to find a program that is completely suitable for requests, which instead of the download button displays: "The application is not compatible with your device." Not to say that this causes a panic, but the sediment remains unpleasant. Even more annoying when there is no other suitable application. How to proceed? What is the reason?
Why does such an error appear?
The phrase “the application is not compatible with your device” Android writes in several cases:
- Outdated firmware version. Android continues to evolve, applications are trying to keep up with it.
- The location. Some developers restrict the installation of their program in a particular country.
- Low specifications smartphone. The developers believe that your device simply will not be able to function normally with this game or program.
No matter how scary such reasons may sound, in principle, they are all “treated”.
APKs
Such files are suitable if the "Play Market" itself blocks downloading to your device. You can download APK-files either independently 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 operations done, just open the APK-file as you would with a photo or music track. Then click "Next", and upon completion of the installation, "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, rutting. The only reason they may be needed is to copy the APK file from the device on which the application is already installed.
The disadvantage of this method of solving the problem of incompatibility of applications may be that the program will not be updated through the Market, and as a result, if a new version is released, all the above-described manipulations (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 advanced access. The application will not make your phone better or quicker. The essence of the program is that it changes your identification and the Market believes that your device is actually from another manufacturer or another model. Moreover, Market Helper allows you to change your geolocation data without getting up off the couch. This is ideal for applications not available in your area.
The installation principle of Market Helper is the same as with APK files. Upon completion of installation and configuration, the error "application is incompatible with your device" should disappear.
Regional restrictions
If the application is incompatible with your device due to restrictions imposed by the area in which you are located, use VPN tunnel routing. This method allows 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, root-rights are not required for this method, which is undoubtedly a virtue.
conclusions
Each of these methods does not guarantee success. In some cases, it is necessary to forcibly clear the cache in the Market. To do this, through the settings, you need to stop it, clear the data, start the Market Helper or VPN and re-enable the Market itself. Remember that any changes in the settings are made by you at your own peril and risk.
Now you will not see the inscription "the application is not compatible with your device." What to do if it appeared at your loved ones, you already know.