How to install apps that are not available in your country on Android, Android TV or Fire TV devices - Unlinked Store

Some apps may not be available to some users because Google restricts the available apps on the Google Play Store according to the country in which the account is registered. 

Let's say you're in the UK but you want to download and install the Hulu or Max apps, which are only available in the US. You have two options in this case:

1. Get yourself an American Google Play account and log in to the Google Play Store with it to see all of the US apps
2. Side-load the apps to your Android device outside of the Google Play Store.

Note - Not all apps will be able to be sideloaded so if you can do the 1st option, it is better.

In this guide, we'll cover the second method and how we can help you to sideload apps from various regions.

Android TV devices (Nvidia Shield, Xiaomi Mi Box and most other variations of Android TV Boxes and Fire TV devices)

Step 1

Visit the app store on your device and search for the Downloader app. Download and install it.,  

• On Fire TV devices specifically - please follow our guide installing unknown apps before continuing. You may also need to search for the Downloader app using the search or voice search functions from the Home screen.
• If you are using an Android Device, please ensure Google Play Protect is disabled in the Google Play Store.

Launch the Downloader app and allow access to files if asked. On the home page of the Downloader app, select the search box, enter 234753 and select the Go button.

Step 4:

The Unlinked application will now automatically install.

• When it does, if on Fire TV, please make sure you have allowed permissions for it to install unknown apps. See how here if you can't remember.
• If you are using an Android Device, please ensure Google Play Protect is disabled in the Google Play Store.

Step 5

Launch the Unlinked app and click on 'Add New Library' and enter 7AAD210E to access the StreamLocator store.

Now you will see all the available applications to download. Choose the app you want and click on Download, and follow the on-screen instructions.