In view of all the known circumstances, last year Google and Apple services, namely the Play Store and AppStore, stopped working on the Crimean peninsula. The reason for this was the sanctions imposed by the United States of America (and both companies are American) against residents of the Crimea. For many, this coincidence has become a real tragedy.
Almost every resident, especially among young people, has gadgets on which it is necessary to install software and update it in a timely manner. In this regard, a quite relevant question arose: “How to download from the Play Market in Crimea?”. Fortunately, modern technologies are far from perfect, and any ban (remember at least the cases with the blocking of torrent trackers on the territory of the Russian Federation) can be bypassed without any special problems.
Provider Change
For those with “on you” technology, you should pay attention to one of the simplest options - changing the provider. Recently it became known that a number of providers began to support work with the services of American companies. One of these is the SevStar. Data on working with the Play Market needs to be clarified by the operators and telecom providers themselves.
APK files (pirated, hacked versions of applications)
Android is an open system, that is, it has open source code, therefore it is prone to hacking. When it comes to the loss of personal data, it is very bad and dangerous, but in situations like the one that developed due to sanctions, this is in the user's hands.
On the Internet, you can find almost any application that is distributed through Google Play, so before downloading from the Play Market in Crimea, you can try to find the right “software” somewhere else.
It is enough to drive the name of the application into the search engine - and dozens of fan sites with links to download will appear to the user. It is important to note that to install the APK-files, in the device’s settings, select the item “Allow downloads and installation of applications from third-party sources”. The main thing is not to lose the choice of the site from which the APK-files will be downloaded.
Install a third-party store
In order not to delve into various websites and not pick up viruses, you can resort to installing a third-party store. One of these is available from the Russian company Yandex - Yandex Store. It can be downloaded on the official website of the company. The service is absolutely safe, all applications are checked for malicious software. Moreover, it is also profitable, 10% of each purchase is returned to the bonus account, and then can be spent on new purchases.
How to download from the Play Market in Crimea using a VPN
The easiest way to bypass the block (while leaving all the usual services in place) is to install an application for working with a VPN (or use the built-in).
Enthusiasts have already created a free VPN gateway that allows you to access the Play Market without any problems. So how to download from the Play Market in Crimea?
- First you need to go to “Settings”.
- Next, go to the advanced settings of the Network (“More” item).
- Select VPN sub-item.
- The smartphone will “ask” to come up with a PIN code for working with VPN (you can think of any, including a graphic one).
- Next, you need to specify the server data.
- Server: vpn1.xbase.pro; Login: merkel; Password: nigga.
- Then you need to register DNS - 8.8.8.8.
- All access must be open. Before downloading from the Play Market in Crimea, you need to clear the cache and reboot the device.
If there is no desire to tinker with the settings, then you can install a third-party solution. You can find it on the Web as an APK file. A good option is the TunnelBear application, but it requires account registration to work. Moreover, the service is limited - it is possible to download no more than 500 megabytes of traffic. The restriction can be removed by paying a premium account.
Not so long ago, the well-known Norwegian office of Opera, actively advocating for data protection, began to develop its own VPN service, and free of charge. You can install Opera VPN on any device (both running on the basis of iOS and Android). No need for registration and payment, just fast and unlimited access to the VPN.