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How to Get Redbox Working on Incompatible Android Devices

Dec 31, 2014 10:56 PM
Redbox app interface showing ratings and features.

Sitting at home alone on Friday night, I'm often in the mood to watch something more recent than the offerings on Netflix, Hulu, or Amazon Prime Video. And since the demise of video rental stores, that leaves me with browsing through the Redbox catalogue, then strolling down to the nearest 7-Eleven to pick up my movie.

Unfortunately, browsing the Redbox application is difficult when the Play Store states that "Your device isn't compatible with this version."

Redbox app overview with ratings and download statistics

The Redbox app isn't yet optimized for devices with larger screens and higher DPI (pixels per inch), leaving us tablet or phablet (e.g., Note 4 and Nexus 6) users out in the cold.

Thankfully, there are still ways to acquire apps from outside the Google Play Store, and today I'll be showing you two quick ways to get the Redbox app downloaded and working on your Android device.

Install the Google Play APK

In order to install an app from a source other than the Google Play Store, you must first enable "Unknown sources" through your device's Security settings. Once that's enabled, simply download the Redbox.apk (courtesy of APK Downloader) file directly onto your device, then tap on it to start the installation.

Security settings menu displaying options for password and device administrators.

"Unknown sources" toggle

How to Get Redbox Working on Incompatible Android Devices

Google Play version

Security settings menu displaying options for password and device administrators.

"Unknown sources" toggle

How to Get Redbox Working on Incompatible Android Devices

Google Play version

Install the APK from the Amazon Appstore

For those of you who have the Amazon app installed, you can get the Redbox app simply by searching for it, or just use this link.

Although this is definitely a viable option, the Amazon version looks a little blurry on the thumbnails and the interface isn't quite as clean as the Google Play Store version shown in the first method.

How to Get Redbox Working on Incompatible Android Devices

Appstore download

List of movies available for streaming on a mobile app.

Amazon Appstore version

How to Get Redbox Working on Incompatible Android Devices

Appstore download

List of movies available for streaming on a mobile app.

Amazon Appstore version

Either installation process will work, and both versions of the app function the same. Give it a try and let us know how it goes by commenting below, and make sure to keep up to date with us over on Facebook, Google+, and Twitter!

The next big software update for iPhone is coming sometime in April and will include a Food section in Apple News+, an easy-to-miss new Ambient Music app, Priority Notifications thanks to Apple Intelligence, and updates to apps like Mail, Photos, Podcasts, and Safari. See what else is coming to your iPhone with the iOS 18.4 update.

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