How to get Pokemon Go in the UK even though it isn’t released yet
Pokemon fans are so desperate to get the app that they are finding loopholes to download it before it is even released
POKEMON fans are going wild for the newest game with British fans turning to any means necessary to download the app.
The new Pokemon Go game has proved so popular that developers Niantic have been forced to pause the global rollout as they struggle with the wild demand.
But the stall has hit Britain Pokemon-fans, with some resourceful and tech-savvy fans finding ways to get the game running in the UK.
The app is reportedly even more popular than Tinder in some areas in the US.
In the game, keen Pokemon hunters are required to travel to different areas to find a Pokemon before battling to capture the creature.
The app was released to wildly popular acclaim - already downloaded around 7.5 million times in the US alone.
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Outlandish reports have now emerged of people using the app while driving to find more Pokemon while one man had his house turned into a gym, becoming an instant attraction.
UK fans have now discovered loopholes to not miss out on the action - read below how to download it.
However, be warned: downloading Pokemon Go before its release date could have bad consequences, because there's
So follow our advice at your own risk.
To get Pokemon Go for iPhone
On an iPhone, you must first log out of your current Apple ID. You can do this by going into your settings, iTunes & App store and tap 'Apple ID'. You can then sign out.
From there, tap 'Create New Apple ID'. As you sign in, remember to choose the United States as your region. For payment options, you can select 'none'.
It may take a couple of minutes for your App Store to update to the US version but once there it is easy to download Pokemon GO.
To get Pokemon Go on Android
For an Android phone, you can get the game by side-loading it, which means downloading it from a website that's not Google Play.
To begin with, go to your Security settings and click the "allow installation of apps from unknown sources" button.
From there, you can then download the app from another site like APKMirror.
Use a desktop app like Android File Transfer (on OS X) and then upload the APK Pokemon file to your Android phone to install it.
It's a good idea to change your settings back to not allowing downloads from unknown sources after doing this as it can make your phone more susceptible to catching viruses.
Happy Pokemon Go adventures!
