Step 1. Clear all paused downloads |
Ensure you clear all outstanding downloads. If you don't this will prevent any new items from downloading
1. Go to phone settings 2. Select the tab: All Settings Under Apps: On the top menu scroll right until you select ALL 3.All Settings>Device>Apps Once all settings has been selected look for the Apps Settings (under device) 4.Scroll through the Apps until you find: Download Manager (Green Circle- White Arrow) 5. Download Manager App: Clear data (Press button) |
Step 2. Download Apkpure via Google/web browser |
Basically APK Pure is another app provider like Google Play. As you cannot download from Google Play, you have to use another app provider
1. Download the apkpure app via Google/Web Browser (follow link) 2. Install the apkpure App (You will be able to download and install) 3. Once installed you can search apk pure for Lantern app. Lantern basically hides your VPN allowing you to connect to Google Play |
Step 3. Download Lantern App from APKPure |
Once APKPure is downloaded and installed. You can then download the Lantern App which will hide your VPN
1. Search for the Lantern App on APKpure. 2. Download and install the Lantern App |
Step 4. Switch Lantern On |
Once downloaded you must switch Lantern on BEFORE you attempt to connect to Google Play
VERY IMPORTANT To switch Lantern ON you must PRESS the button. Do not SLIDE Sliding the button will not activate Lantern. How do I know if Lantern is ON? A screen will appear authorising you to use Lantern - Click trust application (see next Image). A key will also appear in the top menu bar. |
Step 5. Once Lantern is switched On you can access Google Play |
Once Lantern is switched on you can download apps as normal from Google Play (will update apps as well) The important things to remember: 1. Always activate Lantern when you connect to Google Play 2. If Apps won't download, make sure you clear data in the Download Manager App (Step 1) |
Any VPN app (CyberGhost) or other provider (Aptoide) can be used