Some people seem to be having issues with getting Pokémon GO to work in this way, while others have it working. Let us know how you get on in the comments.
First, open the Settings app, select Apple ID, and sign out. Now head into the General section and select Language & Region. Change the region to the US (or Australia, or New Zealand, or now the UK).
Head into the App Store and search for Pokémon GO, or whichever free app you're after. Hit install, then opt to Create New Apple ID. Note, it's important you try to download a free app before creating a new Apple ID.
Set up a completely new Apple ID, with a new email address, and when you reach the Billing section select None. Some people have noted that this is missing for them, but this should only happen if you didn't choose to try and download a free app before creating a new ID.
Next, add a valid local address (Google should be able to fix you up with one) and hey presto, you should now have access to the US App Store. Now you can download Pokémon GO, or any other US-only free app that takes your fancy.
Once complete, you can reverse the process to go back to using the UK app store with no problems.
Important: If you use Apple Music, you may find that all your music has now disappeared. Worry not! We have a solution to that problem too. Just click the link below.
Still can't download Pokémon Go on Android
To get it working on Android, all you need to do is launch this APK download from your mobile and install the game from there.
Since the download isn’t coming from the Google Play Store you may be asked to confirm the installation before Pokémon GO can be launched.
Related: Pokemon Sun and Moon: Everything we know
You'll also probably have to change the setting that allows installations from unknown sources, but the OS should prompt you to do that itself.
The free-to-play mobile game has you catching Pokémon in an augmented reality environment that uses real-world locations.
You even get to create your own character and visit locations such as Gyms and Pokémon Centres.
So far I’ve found it to be a fun, surreal experience. If you’re out and about on a daily basis it’s definitely worth checking out.
Disclaimer: Always be cautious when downloading .apk files from third-party websites. To install an .apk, Google will make you turn off the default settings that block third-party downloads. Once you've installed an .apk, you'd be wise to turn this back on. You are always safest when downloading apps from the official Google Play Store.
First, open the Settings app, select Apple ID, and sign out. Now head into the General section and select Language & Region. Change the region to the US (or Australia, or New Zealand, or now the UK).
Head into the App Store and search for Pokémon GO, or whichever free app you're after. Hit install, then opt to Create New Apple ID. Note, it's important you try to download a free app before creating a new Apple ID.
Set up a completely new Apple ID, with a new email address, and when you reach the Billing section select None. Some people have noted that this is missing for them, but this should only happen if you didn't choose to try and download a free app before creating a new ID.
Next, add a valid local address (Google should be able to fix you up with one) and hey presto, you should now have access to the US App Store. Now you can download Pokémon GO, or any other US-only free app that takes your fancy.
Once complete, you can reverse the process to go back to using the UK app store with no problems.
Important: If you use Apple Music, you may find that all your music has now disappeared. Worry not! We have a solution to that problem too. Just click the link below.
Still can't download Pokémon Go on Android
To get it working on Android, all you need to do is launch this APK download from your mobile and install the game from there.
Since the download isn’t coming from the Google Play Store you may be asked to confirm the installation before Pokémon GO can be launched.
Related: Pokemon Sun and Moon: Everything we know
You'll also probably have to change the setting that allows installations from unknown sources, but the OS should prompt you to do that itself.
The free-to-play mobile game has you catching Pokémon in an augmented reality environment that uses real-world locations.
You even get to create your own character and visit locations such as Gyms and Pokémon Centres.
So far I’ve found it to be a fun, surreal experience. If you’re out and about on a daily basis it’s definitely worth checking out.
Disclaimer: Always be cautious when downloading .apk files from third-party websites. To install an .apk, Google will make you turn off the default settings that block third-party downloads. Once you've installed an .apk, you'd be wise to turn this back on. You are always safest when downloading apps from the official Google Play Store.
