FIX: “Your Device Isn’t Compatible with This Version” on Android
Plus how to install custom ROM
While downloading specific apps on your Android device, you might find that the Play Store displays a “Your device isn’t compatible with this version” error, implying that your device isn’t compatible with the app.
This error causes the Install button to disappear, rendering it impossible to download the app. In this article, you’ll find a few quick fixes for this error.
Why This Error Occurson Android
The error appears when the Play Store thinks your device isn’t compatible with the app you’re trying to download. This doesn’t mean that there’s an issue with your device.
The error means the app developer hasn’t chosen your device for their app (for their own reasons). It’s also possible that the app isn’t available in your region.
How toResolve This Error on Android
You have both basic and advanced fixes to get around this error.
A possible reason you may see the above error on your device is that the Google Play Store has a minor glitch in it. This can cause the Store to display various errors.
To get around this issue, you can try clearing Play Store’s cache and data files. This doesn’t delete or affect any of your installed apps.
The “Your device isn’t compatible with this version”errormight be the result of a Play Store update. Luckily, you can roll back these updates and see if you can download your app:
If your issue persists, try clearing Google Services Framework’s cache and data and see if that helps. Again, this doesn’t delete your apps or data stored on your device.
Ideally, you should always run the latest version of the operating system on your Android device. If not, update your operating system, following the steps below, to see if this fixes the error.
Unlike iOS, Android allows you to install apps from outside the official Play Store. Therefore, if you can’t get an app from the Play Store, you can download and install it from a third-party site. This process is referred to assideloading.
To do this, you’ll first need to turn on an option in your device’s settings and then download your app from a site.
If you prefer installing apps from the Play Store, root your device and then install a custom ROM on it. A custom ROM is a customized version of the operating system.
The process to root an Android device varies by the device you have. Some devices require you to unlock the bootloader before you can install a ROM.
Once you’ve rooted your device,install a custom recoveryon it. Then, use this custom recovery to flash a custom ROM on your device. These steps should help resolve the “Your device isn’t compatible with this version” error on your device.
With the methods above, you should be able to get any “incompatible” app running on your device. Enjoy!
Mahesh has been obsessed with technology since he got his first gadget a decade or so ago. Over the last few years, he’s written a number of tech articles on various online publications including but not limited to MakeTechEasier and Android AppStorm.Read Mahesh’s Full Bio
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