Play Pokemon Go in Austria and Switzerland - how it works

The game "Pokemon Go" was officially released in Germany in mid-July so that fans can play it. This start does not apply to Austria and Switzerland. With a little trick you can still download the app and share the fun.

Play "Pokemon Go" on Android devices in Austria and Switzerland

To download the game, you must first install the APK version on your Android device.

1. Go to the settings of your Android smartphone or tablet.
2. In the "General" area, select "Security". The name may vary slightly depending on the device.
3. In the "Device management" area you will find a point called "unknown sources". Since you do not get the Android app from the Google Play Store, but from an external but reputable source, you have to activate the checkbox.
4. Then switch to your browser on your smartphone or tablet and download the APK version for Android. The whole thing is completely free.
5. The app will now be installed. If the download fails, you may not have enough storage space, for example. You should also have at least Android version 4.4.
6. Once the app is downloaded, you can install it as usual, create an account for "Pokemon Go" and start playing right away.

Play "Pokemon Go" on iOS devices in Austria and Switzerland

If you have an iOS device with which you want to play "Pokemon Go" before the official release in Austria and Switzerland, then you have to do the following:

1. To be able to play the game in the iOS version, you first have to change your country in the iTunes store. For example, you can choose Germany because the game is already available there. You can find out how this works in detail in this practical tip.
2. You now need to create an account that fits the country. The correct email address is important here. The rest of the information is currently not being checked, but you should still provide it. For example, use the address of a hotel from the respective country and the corresponding information.
3. Provide all the necessary information, but choose "none" under "Payment information".
4. Then check your email inbox and click the confirmation link to activate the foreign account.
5. Change your country in the "Settings" - "i-Tunes & App Store" area and search for the "Pokemon Go" app for iOS as usual. Remember that you should have at least one iPhone 5.
6. Once the app is downloaded and installed, you can set up your "Pokemon Go" account and play the game in advance in Austria and Switzerland.

• In addition to tips and tricks for beginners and professionals, you will find a lot of information, such as how to make a better figure in the arena, how to improve the use of the app and also reduce the immense data consumption.
• In the CHIP kiosk you can download the CHIP guide as a PDF.

In a video on CHIP.de we will show you again in detail how you can play "Pokemon Go" in advance.