2023-07-06 08:42:09
If you’re itching to test Threads, Meta’s new social network, you’ll need to be patient… or our tips. Indeed, although the application is not yet available in Europe, it is possible to download it on your smartphone, provided you follow a few steps. Check out our handy guide to installing Threads safely, whether you’re on Android or iPhone.
Threads, Meta’s new social network, is officially launched. Linked to Instagram, this platform offers an alternative to Twitter. But as expected, Threads is not yet available in Europe, including France. However, solutions exist for those who would like to try it on their smartphone. Let’s do a check in.
Why is Threads not available in Europe?
For now, Threads is indeed the victim of geoblocking, preventing its download from the usual platforms such as the Play Store or the App Store in Europe. A situation that might be due to European regulations on the collection and use of personal data, which are much stricter than in the United States.
How to install Threads on Android?
Despite this blockage, Android smartphone users can still install Threads by downloading an APK file, the equivalent of an installation file for Android applications.
We have a tutorial on this, but here’s a quick version:
Here’s how to do it on Android:
Allow unknown sources. Go to your phone’s settings, Security section, and enable the “Install apps from unknown sources” option. Download the APK. Find a reliable site that offers Threads APK and then download it. Make sure the file is safe: some APKs can be modified and corrupted. We have checked the APK that we offer you and ensure its reliability. Install the app. Open the APK file from your device’s notifications or Downloads folder, then follow the instructions to install Threads. Take the opportunity to follow Frandroid obviously @frandroid_off.
The good news is that once installed, Threads works without VPN: the application will not be blocked if you use it from France.
However, it is crucial to pay attention to the source of the APK. Some APKs available online may be modified or corrupted, posing security risks. So it is better to use a reliable site to download the APK. We have checked the APK that we offer and can assure its reliability.
How to install Threads on iPhone?
If you are using an iPhone, the procedure is a little more complicated. You will indeed need to create a US Apple account to be able to download Threads from the US App Store.
Here’s how to do it on iPhone:
Sign out of your current Apple account. Go to your iPhone’s App Store, click your name at the top, then sign out. Create a new account. Return to the settings, then click on “Connect to your iPhone”. Choose “Create a new Apple ID,” then follow the instructions, making sure to choose the United States as the region. Confirm your account. Apple will email you a verification code. Enter this code on your iPhone to complete your account creation. Download Threads. Go to the App Store, or on this link, search Threads, then download the app. Take the opportunity to follow Frandroid obviously @frandroid_off.
Once Threads is installed, you can return to your French Apple account by logging out of your US account and logging back into your regular account.
How to Install Threads on Windows 11 via APK?
There is a solution for Windows 11 users.
Downloading WSATools: Start by downloading WSATools. This free utility was designed to simplify the installation of APK files on Windows 11. Access Windows Subsystem settings for Android: After installation, open the Start menu, then navigate to All apps. Scroll down to the letter P and open Windows Subsystem Settings for Android. Enabling Developer Mode: In the settings window, navigate to the Developer section and enable Developer Mode. Installing APK with WSATools: Open WSATools and in the main window, click Install an APK. An “ADB is missing” error message should appear because WSATools requires the Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a programming tool typically used by developers to debug their applications. Click Install to download and install ADB on your PC. Choice of directory for ADB: Select a directory for the installation of ADB. After installation, WSATools will ask you to select an APK file to install. Choose the Threads APK file and click Load APK. Installing the application: After loading the APK file, you will see information regarding the application in the main window of WSATools. Click on Install to start the installation. Allow ADB debugging: A window will ask you if you want to allow ADB debugging. Check the box ” Always authorize from this computer and click Allow. Launching the application: Once the installation is complete, you can open Threads directly from the Windows Start menu.
This is how you can enjoy Threads on your Windows 11 machine. Remember to always be careful when installing apps from third-party sources.
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