Geekzone: technology news, blogs, forums
Guest
Welcome Guest.
You haven't logged in yet. If you don't have an account you can register now.


Forums › Gadgets, robotics, home automation, electronics (including wearables) › Amazon Echo import - Can't download companion app
kraiklyn

8 posts

Wannabe Geek


#173482 25-May-2015 11:50
Send private message

Hi,

I've just imported an Amazon Echo into NZ and am unable to download the companion app fromn the google play store as it's not available from the NZ store. Usually in this scensrio I can just google around for a download of the APK file, but in this instance I can't find one.

Does anyone have any idea on how to download or have links to obtain the Android APK for the Amazon Echo app?

Many thanks in advance!

Create new topic
robjg63
4161 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 1426

Subscriber

  #1311234 25-May-2015 12:36
Send private message

The trick is to use something like hola (free unblocker) to make the google play store think you are in the USA.

So:

 

  • install Hola
  • Clear the data and cache in the play store app.
  • Start hola and ask it to start the play store app as if its in the USA.
  • You will get the play store login screen - login and find/download/install your app.

To revert back to your real location:

 

  • Clear the data and cache in the play store app.
  • Switch Hola off.
  • Open the play store (you will be accessing it from your real location).
  • Log back in and things continue as normal.

This link sort of describes it in more detail:
http://www.freewaregenius.com/how-to-access-the-us-google-play-android-app-market-from-outside-the-us/

For points 1 and 2 of their demo just get Hola - dont know what the airplane mode step is about...




Nothing is impossible for the man who doesn't have to do it himself - A. H. Weiler



freitasm
BDFL - Memuneh
80650 posts

Uber Geek
+1 received by user: 41031

Administrator
ID Verified
Trusted
Geekzone
Lifetime subscriber

  #1311237 25-May-2015 12:39
Send private message

Just install the Amazon App Store and install from there.




Referral links: Quic Broadband (free setup code: R587125ERQ6VE) | Samsung | AliExpress | Wise | Sharesies 

 

Support Geekzone by subscribing (browse ads-free), or making a one-off or recurring donation through PressPatron.

 

kraiklyn

8 posts

Wannabe Geek


  #1311279 25-May-2015 13:12
Send private message

Thanks guys! I will give those suggestions a go!

Create new topic








Geekzone Live »

Try automatic live updates from Geekzone directly in your browser, without refreshing the page, with Geekzone Live now.


Updates »

Are you subscribed to our RSS feed? You can download the latest headlines and summaries from our stories directly to your computer or smartphone by using a feed reader.








RSS feeds
Main feed
Forums feed
Copyright
©2002-2026 Geekzone®
Site features
Geekzone BI dashboard
Geekzone Badges
Geekzone Status Page

 

Site Information
Subscribe to Geekzone
Privacy Statement
Forum Usage Guidelines (FUG)
Advertising
Trademark and copyright