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How to Fix “This app won’t work for your device” on Google Play

Lim How Wei
February 1, 2023

Are you getting a “This app won’t work for your device” error on Google Play or Android?

The error message happens when you try to open an app on Android.

Common apps that have this issue are Kinemaster, Bondee, and WhatsApp.

In some cases, your operating system might be outdated—which prevents the app from opening.

In other cases, the app might be outdated because the developer did not maintain the app.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “This app won’t work for your device” on Google Play Store or Android.

Why does it say this app is not available on your device?

It says that the app is not available on your device because of multiple reasons.

The app that you’re trying to open or download may not compatible with your device’s operating system.

If so, the app needs a recent version of the Android operating system.

Some apps are not available in all countries due to licensing.

In addition, some apps are only available for specific devices like tablets or the latest smartphones.

Otherwise, there may be a temporary issue with the Google Play Store like a corrupted cache.

How to fix “This app won’t work for your device” on Google Play

To fix “This app won’t work for your device” on Google Play, you need to try clearing Google Play’s cache and data.

Next, try updating your device’s operating system before opening or downloading the app.

Lastly, you can try downloading an APK of the app from an external website.

Fix 1: Clear Google Play’s cache and data

This app won't work for your device
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Apps & notifications > Sell all apps > Google Play Store.
  3. Storage > Clear data > Clear cache.
  4. Try downloading or opening the app again.

Fix 2: Update your Android version

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Select “System” followed by “System update”.
  3. Follow the on-screen steps to update your Android version.
  4. Try downloading or opening the app again.

Fix 3: Download an APK of the app

Further reading

How to Fix App Not Installed on Android

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Lim How Wei is the founder of followchain.org, with 8+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing and 4+ years of experience as an active investor in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has researched, tested, and written hundreds of articles ranging from social media platforms to messaging apps.

Lim has been quoted and referenced by major publications and media companies like WikiHow, Fast Company, HuffPost, Vice, New York Post, The Conversation, and many others. One of his articles about the gig economy was quoted by Joe Rogan who hosts The Joe Rogan Experience (arguably the most popular podcast in the world), in the This Past Weekend podcast by Theo Von.

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