Geo-Restrction #Fail

jodievt · 03-30-2011, 03:01 AM

It seems that they are finding more ways to frustrate honest ereaders. *sigh*

I used on own a Nook - ordered from the US since I am in australia. Now, I have well over 100 ebooks with Nook. I do know how to make them MINE and all that, but this is baffling me...

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (bought in Aus) And cannot download the Nook andriod due to, you guessed it, Geographical restrictions. I wouldn't think that THIS would be an issue, since well, the app is FREE (I also had NO problem downloading the PC version). But alas, they have decided to cut their market by preventing us from having thier app, hence preventing me from buying their ebooks.

Can anyone tell me if there is any way around this. PLEASE?

Cyber chocolate offered.

HansTWN · 03-30-2011, 03:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jodievt

It seems that they are finding more ways to frustrate honest ereaders. *sigh*

I used on own a Nook - ordered from the US since I am in australia. Now, I have well over 100 ebooks with Nook. I do know how to make them MINE and all that, but this is baffling me...

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (bought in Aus) And cannot download the Nook andriod due to, you guessed it, Geographical restrictions. I wouldn't think that THIS would be an issue, since well, the app is FREE (I also had NO problem downloading the PC version). But alas, they have decided to cut their market by preventing us from having thier app, hence preventing me from buying their ebooks.

Can anyone tell me if there is any way around this. PLEASE?

Cyber chocolate offered.

Easy. Download the MarketEnabler app and set it to T-Mobile or Verizon. Then all US apps will be available to you. When downloading actual books you may have to use a VPN or or HTTP server.

jodievt · 03-31-2011, 05:29 AM

I don't think it works on a 3G network. I'm getting 'Houston we have a problem' whenever I try and change to a US network.

HansTWN · 03-31-2011, 05:42 AM

Worked for me --- though I usually don't download anything since I pay the minimum charge and pay per kb. WiFi is available everywhere for me. Perhaps Google has upgraded their market so that they can tell your location through your provider? Try turning off location services.

But, as mentioned, to actually use the Nook application you may have to use a VPN, or some other service. Since a lot of apps will lock you out unless you have a US IP address. I know the Nook app does.

Another option would be is to share your internet connection wirelessly via your computer. You download all the books once and then you can use the app freely to read those.

03-30-2011, 03:01 AM	#1
jodievt Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Ipaq	Geo-Restrction #Fail It seems that they are finding more ways to frustrate honest ereaders. sigh I used on own a Nook - ordered from the US since I am in australia. Now, I have well over 100 ebooks with Nook. I do know how to make them MINE and all that, but this is baffling me... I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab (bought in Aus) And cannot download the Nook andriod due to, you guessed it, Geographical restrictions. I wouldn't think that THIS would be an issue, since well, the app is FREE (I also had NO problem downloading the PC version). But alas, they have decided to cut their market by preventing us from having thier app, hence preventing me from buying their ebooks. Can anyone tell me if there is any way around this. PLEASE? Cyber chocolate offered.

03-31-2011, 05:42 AM	#4
HansTWN Wizard Posts: 4,538 Karma: 264065402 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Taiwan Device: HP Touchpad, Sony Duo 13, Lumia 920, Kobo Aura HD	Worked for me --- though I usually don't download anything since I pay the minimum charge and pay per kb. WiFi is available everywhere for me. Perhaps Google has upgraded their market so that they can tell your location through your provider? Try turning off location services. But, as mentioned, to actually use the Nook application you may have to use a VPN, or some other service. Since a lot of apps will lock you out unless you have a US IP address. I know the Nook app does. Another option would be is to share your internet connection wirelessly via your computer. You download all the books once and then you can use the app freely to read those. Last edited by HansTWN; 03-31-2011 at 05:53 AM.

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03-31-2011, 05:29 AM	#3
jodievt Junior Member Posts: 7 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2010 Device: Ipaq	I don't think it works on a 3G network. I'm getting 'Houston we have a problem' whenever I try and change to a US network.

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