Google music outside the US, now even easier!

aindow · Jul 7, 2012

With all the negativity about google music not being available in the UK, or outside the US in general, i figured this may be good news for some here.

I'm not sure if this has been covered before or not so here goes.

I basically found a way to get the google music service working in the UK, no fake google accounts, settings to change or anything like that is needed here at all.

If you just try and go to music.google.com from outside the US you normally get a message saying it's unavailable so here i tell you how to get around this for quick and easy access to the ability to store 20000 songs for free.

1. Go to www.unblock-us.com and sign up for a free 7 day trial by giving them your email address. This site is great for also accessing other US content such as US netflix and all sorts of other things outside the US (I actually subscribe to this service as i think it's brilliant, others may not want to do so).

2. Update your DNS settings on your computer/laptop/router as per the guides on the above site.

3. Once up and running on the Unblock-US DNS, fire up your favourite browser and go to music.google.com and sign in. NOTE you will no longer get the message saying it's for users in the US only.

4. Set up Google music, download the music manager to your computer and start uploading music.

5. You can now remove the Unblock-US DNS settings and go back to using your normal settings. Your Google account will still work even if using a non US internet connection and you will be able to access the Google music site from any computer.

6. Enjoy Google music anywhere, on any connection.

Please hit the thanks button if this helps.

Rik.

UnlikelyBarley · Jul 7, 2012

You can also use the TOR browser, keep refreshing until you have a US based proxy then just navigate to Google music and register your account. Once you've registered you can use Google music anywhere (normal browser, android app, etc)

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Nexus Phreak · Jul 7, 2012

aindow said:
I'm not sure if this has been covered before or not so here goes.

I basically found a way to get the google music service working in the UK, no fake google accounts, settings to change or anything like that is needed here at all.

If you just try and go to music.google.com from outside the US you normally get a message saying it's unavailable so here i tell you how to get around this for quick and easy access to the ability to store 20000 songs for free.

1. Go to www.unblock-us.com and sign up for a free 7 day trial by giving them your email address. This site is great for also accessing other US content such as US netflix and all sorts of other things outside the US (I actually subscribe to this service as i think it's brilliant, others may not want to do so).

2. Update your DNS settings on your computer/laptop/router as per the guides on the above site.

3. Once up and running on the Unblock-US DNS, fire up your favourite browser and go to music.google.com and sign in. NOTE you will no longer get the message saying it's for users in the US only.

4. Set up Google music, download the music manager to your computer and start uploading music.

5. You can now remove the Unblock-US DNS settings and go back to using your normal settings. Your Google account will still work even if using a non US internet connection and you will be able to access the Google music site from any computer.

6. Enjoy Google music anywhere, on any connection.

Please hit the thanks button if this helps.

Rik.

You can do all of that using way simpler methods via Hotspot Shield or a web based proxy (e.g. hidemyass.com).

I'm pretty sure this subject has been covered before here on XDA, but thanks anyway. :good:

gbroon · Jul 7, 2012

Had access for a while, been able to do this since the day it launched. I even managed to get some of the free music.

As someone who occasionally buys music (I know some must think I'm mad to pay for it) I'd like the option of being able to use the store. Its no problem though i just buy elsewhere and let my PC add it.

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TonyHoyle · Jul 7, 2012

I'd probably see if tunlr.net works first.. no point in paying for something you can get free.

I wish google would start rolling out some of this stuff.. they put all these features into jelly bean then when you run the OS you get the same old..

DarkRyoushii · Jul 8, 2012

I used tunnelbear a few weeks back. Was a painless installation, adequate speeds since I just had to accept the google music terms and conditions, painless removal from my computer and I was up and running with google music in 5 minutes or less.

markp1989 · Jul 8, 2012

when I was signing up I just used a SSH tunnel to a (virtual)server I rent in the US worked fine.

I would also like the ability to be able to actually purchase music from the google store, my music collection is in dire need of an update.

brb123 · Jul 8, 2012

Is it also possible to get google magazines and google books working?
Google music is up and running at my phone for about 5 months now.

Blefish · Jul 8, 2012

Market Unlocker is the easiest in my opinion. Pro version fetches proxy automatically and all you have to do is turn it on.

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neilthehobo · Jul 8, 2012

I also used TunnelBear. Really easy and quick to setup. I had tried the Tor browser before but didn't have any joy. So I recommend TunnelBear.

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AleT · Jul 8, 2012

Yes, +1 for tunnel bear. Tor browser only ever set my location to anonymous proxy. Funnily enough Google wasn't fooled!

twistedh · Jul 8, 2012

brb123 said:
Is it also possible to get google magazines and google books working?
Google music is up and running at my phone for about 5 months now.

The apps themselves work, but whenever I try to make purchases, it tells me that I need a US credit/debit card

But I have been trying to get hold of some prepaid voucher american/canadian visas in order to counter this, but there don't seem to be any available to buy online.

So if any Americans fancy going to a local store for me and buying a couple, please do

(will pay obviously...:cyclops

rcrd-pt · Jul 8, 2012

AleT said:
Yes, +1 for tunnel bear. Tor browser only ever set my location to anonymous proxy. Funnily enough Google wasn't fooled!

wow! thanks. i installed tunnel bear, registered in google music and then uninstaled tunnel bear and it works!
i'm in portugal using Google Music

thanks!

killa_byte · Aug 28, 2012

is there a chance that once Google Music comes to the UK, users who used this work around could be affected from not using the UK service?

wmoore · Aug 28, 2012

twistedh said:
The apps themselves work, but whenever I try to make purchases, it tells me that I need a US credit/debit card

But I have been trying to get hold of some prepaid voucher american/canadian visas in order to counter this, but there don't seem to be any available to buy online.

So if any Americans fancy going to a local store for me and buying a couple, please do (will pay obviously...:cyclops

I bought some music the other day with my Aussie credit card. I set a US address (hint: look up real estate sites for a genuine address

) and set this as my default shipping and billing address. You have to do this in http://wallet.google.com prior to logging on to http://music.google.com. Remember to reset this for your regular purchases through the Play Store.

adrianlorion · Aug 28, 2012

I've had Google Music in Canada for months now. Used super hide ip and signed up.

I'm unsure if it's harder to sign up now then it was when I signed up.

Sent from Samsung Galaxy Nexus.

Devices:
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Asus Transformer tf101

sith1970 · Aug 29, 2012

Music uploaded not showing on tablet

Hi guys

I have a problem with this process. I used Tunnel Bear and i was able to install Music Manager without a glitch. As i type this my music library is uploading at a steady rate. I live in Spain (where the Nexus is available since just a couple of days, although no music service so far) but bought the Nexus 7 trough a friend in Canada a few weeks ago (could not wait, ha). The Google Music app is, therefore, preinstalled, but my music so far is not showing at all. There`s only a message to use USB to transfer music locally. I did try to sideload the app, but it did not make any difference. Same result rebooting the tablet. Nothing showing. So far i have about 100+ songs uploaded, but there`s nothing to show for in my tablet. Surely i`m doing something wrong?

Dainemeid · Sep 4, 2012

sith1970 said:
Hi guys

I have a problem with this process. I used Tunnel Bear and i was able to install Music Manager without a glitch. As i type this my music library is uploading at a steady rate. I live in Spain (where the Nexus is available since just a couple of days, although no music service so far) but bought the Nexus 7 trough a friend in Canada a few weeks ago (could not wait, ha). The Google Music app is, therefore, preinstalled, but my music so far is not showing at all. There`s only a message to use USB to transfer music locally. I did try to sideload the app, but it did not make any difference. Same result rebooting the tablet. Nothing showing. So far i have about 100+ songs uploaded, but there`s nothing to show for in my tablet. Surely i`m doing something wrong?

Got the exact same problem! Not working on nexus 7 with preinstalled music.app but its working on my galaxy s2 using the music.apk provided by xda!
Any solutions? Would be great to be able to use the app on nexus 7!

scarcry · Sep 4, 2012

Just picked up my Nexus 7 today on launch day in Holland and will definitely be trying any of the aforementioned options.
Thanks so much for the valuable info.

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Jon565G · Sep 4, 2012

Dainemeid said:
Got the exact same problem! Not working on nexus 7 with preinstalled music.app but its working on my galaxy s2 using the music.apk provided by xda!
Any solutions? Would be great to be able to use the app on nexus 7!

Have you both tried clearing the app data in settings? That should fix it

BTW, +1 for tunnel bear. I was trying for over an hour using various proxys, none worked. This did it in 2 mins. Got over 2 thousand songs on now, not even a 1/3 of the way through......

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