Error 504 VK has nothing to do with the social network, and this is the main difficulty in solving it. In most other cases, users are able to ask support agents for help and wait for their recommendations, but in the current situation, such a solution will not help solve the problem. People faced with such problems have to independently find a way out of the situation and spend their precious time searching for a convenient method of dealing with troubles. However, no one guarantees successful recovery and installation of the program.
No installation permissions
When installing applications from unknown sources, before starting the installation or during the installation process, you need permission to install the program.
Solution
- Open system settings.
- Next, select the section - security.
- Check the box next to Allow installation of applications from unknown sources.
In Android 7 and 8, you also need to confirm the application through which the program was downloaded. And in Android 9, individually activate installation from unknown sources for the program that downloaded the application being installed, for example a browser or cloud storage client.
Solution for Android 9 and 10
Android 9 has changed the way it grants permissions for installations from unknown sources. You now need to provide individual permission for the program, which is used to install the package. For example, you downloaded an application through a browser and want to install the program after downloading. In this case, you need to grant permissions to the appropriate browser. See this manual for details.
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Version and application compatibility
The first technical point that needs to be highlighted is that new versions of the VK mobile application require Android version 4.4. You can also select the VK Live application, which will only work with Android version 4.3 or newer.
In any case, the user can always check the compatibility between his Android device and the VK application. You can do this on the page with the VK application in the Play Market or do it using a browser.
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The application is not supported by the system version
One of the important requirements during the application installation process is the operating system version. If the developer has implemented support only for Android 6, then the program will be installed on subsequent versions - 7, 8, 9. However, the application will not be installed on earlier versions - 5.1, 5.0, 4.4, etc.
Solution
- If the application does not install from Google Play, try downloading the program from another source. Sometimes developers exaggerate the requirements for installing applications.
- Update your operating system version.
- Ask the developer to include your system version in the list of supported versions. If the program is free, ask for a build that supports your OS version.
Why, if the application worked, but I deleted it, now it won’t install?
Because you had the old version running and running. And the Play Store always contains only the latest version. The version you had is no longer there! Well, the new version that exists does not work on the version of Android that you have. She needs a newer operating system (in other words, a newer phone). Therefore, install the old version of VK manually, as we described above, or use one of the other methods to solve the problem, which we also listed. And you can also access VK from your phone without an application, more on that below.
Issues related to Google Play or Google services
Are you getting an error when installing apps from Google Play? There may be problems with Google services or the app store itself.
Solution
- Open the system settings section, then the application item. Find Google programs and services. Clear cache and data. If that doesn't help, reinstall or update the services.
Download from Play Market
If a user wants to download VK (VKontakte) on Android for free, then the latest version of the official application is just what he needs. It is better to look for it in the official store. The main thing is that when downloading you have free space on your device, a good quality Internet connection, and modern software.
The advantage of this method is that the program will automatically detect the Android OS number and offer the appropriate VK version - the latest compatible one, and no manual installation is required. This is especially true for phones with outdated OS.
Instructions:
- Go to the Play Market on Android, type the name “VK” in the search bar and click on the search button. or click on the button below.
- Select the desired program and click on “Install”.
- Click on "Accept".
- After it is downloaded, click on “Open”.
- Now you just need to log into your account or register.
With this application, you can communicate with friends, listen to your favorite music, watch interesting videos and sit in groups - the capabilities of the application are almost in no way inferior to the full version of the site, and in some ways it is even more convenient.
Important: downloading VK on Adnroid 2 2 (free or paid) is no longer officially possible, the minimum requirements are Android 2.3 and higher. In such cases, users will have to look for a non-official client or use social media. network in a mobile browser.
VKontakte does not download on Android?
Have you decided to switch to working in the application, but you can’t download it? Don’t panic, most problems can be solved on your own without bombarding technical support with emails. So, what to do if you are using Android? The most common problems:
- Check your internet connection. Maybe you just forgot to pay your subscription fee or your traffic just ran out? Unfortunately, you won't be able to download the software offline.
- If you have money on your phone and the Internet is working properly, pay attention to the OS version of your smartphone. If it is below 2.3, you should forget about installing the program until the system is updated.
- You may simply not have enough free space on your device.
Knowing these simple points will help you solve the problem yourself in 95% of cases.
Let's recap. In the Play Market and on the Internet, you can not only download the new version of “VK” for Android for free and in Russian, but also download applications from third-party developers. Users are attracted by the interface or advanced features, BUT it is safest to download the official application and use the Play Market for this. Therefore, take care of your data and think twice before using dubious services.
Third party services
You can download the VK application on your Android phone for free on hundreds of sites, but you will first have to weigh all the risks.
This can be done both in a mobile browser and on a PC, then downloading the apk file to your phone. Do not forget that after downloading the apk, the application will not appear on the phone - first you will need to open the installation file, as well as agree to the installation and the necessary permissions.
Popular sources of apk files:
- Torrents and file sharing services. Such resources are regularly blocked, but most users bypass these restrictions without problems. Large and old torrents are quite reliable and check all uploaded files. On such resources you can find any releases, official and unofficial, for example, download VK for Android 1 1 or 4 4.
- Specialized forums. When downloading an apk from such forums, it is worth assessing both the reliability of the resource and the degree of trust in the specific forum member who posted the file.
- Websites. The most dubious source, especially young resources with a dozen or two pages that offer to download all versions of VK apk for free.
However, even from a trusted resource you can download a virus or a dummy, so it is not recommended to use third-party sites without a good and updated antivirus. This recommendation equally applies to downloading VK on an iPhone.
Often, users look for older versions to bypass restrictions on listening or caching music. But social the network is determined: some older versions have already been blocked (they do not start after installation), the restriction works on most others. Although for now there are a couple of ways to install the second VKontakte application on Android.
Make sure VKsaver was installed correctly
Although at first glance even a child can cope with this, it’s not that simple. But in practice, there are often situations when VKsaver does not work simply because the user installed the program incorrectly.
What do you need to know?
- Firstly, you can download the installer only from the official website - vksaver.com. Due to the popularity of the application, modified copies containing malicious code are often found on the Internet. In addition, this way you will be sure that you are using the latest version of the plugin.
- Secondly, in order for everything to work correctly, you must close all browsers before starting the installation.
- Third, make sure that you are logged in with an administrator account and can give the plugin all the necessary permissions and access.
Before downloading the installer, uninstall the previous non-working version of VKsaver via Windows Add or Remove Programs.
Change your antivirus and firewall settings
Another common reason why VKsaver does not work. Modern applications for protecting the system from viruses sometimes behave too aggressively and perceive the plug-in for downloading music from VKontakte as a potential threat, blocking its operation.
It’s not a good idea to completely disable the firewall even temporarily, as you will simply leave the system unprotected. Instead, it is better to add VKsaver to exceptions, manually allowing it to run and use all components. To do this, you need to find “Windows Firewall” in the “Control Panel” and open the “Permission...” tab. We are interested in the “Allow another program” item. Find VKsaver and allow the plugin to be used on your PC.
Sometimes you also need to make changes to the settings of the antivirus itself.
Check the version of the extension and your browser
If the program used to work fine, but at some point it stopped, most likely you are simply using an outdated version of the software. This is especially true for those who like to disable automatic updates.
The work of VKsaver is closely tied to the code of the VKontakte pages. If some changes occur on the site itself (even if we do not see them), the program cannot function normally. To download music and videos without problems, you must have the latest version of the application installed on your computer.
Another common reason why VKsaver does not work is an outdated version of the browser itself. The reason is the same - an old web browser may not recognize certain tags and commands.
