Android Play store additional content download location?

I must use a VPN to connect to the play store. When I buy large games (FM, Baldur's, etc.) they always download a large additional content pack upon first run. Is this also coming from the Play servers? Or from the developer? If the latter I'd be able to disconnect the VPN and download MUCH more quickly...

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Best Answer

The answer is "Yes and No".

When you connect to the play store and download an App, the play store will host the file and any additional files required to make the app useable. (Android APK size limitation in Google Play)

The app and it's extension files/patch files are hosted on Google Play and will very likely be region locked along with the initial APK.

Once the app is completed downloading and installed, any and all additional downloads will have to come from a host elsewhere. The only exception to this rule is if the additional files use the Google Play API for things like paid DLC or optional expansions that are tired to the dev's Google Play account.

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Where does Google Play store downloaded files?

You can find your downloads on your Android device in your My Files app (called File Manager on some phones), which you can find in the device's App Drawer. Unlike iPhone, app downloads are not stored on the home screen of your Android device, and can be found with an upward swipe on the home screen.

How do I download extra content from Google Play?

Find & download apps or digital content

On your device, open Google Play Store. or visit the Google Play store on a web browser.

Search or browse for content.

Select an item.

Select Install or the item's price.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the transaction and get the content.

Where do I put OBB files in Google Play?

I contacted Google using support email and after half a month, they fixed this, and option to upload/select obb is here now. just click the three dots right in front of uploaded apk and you will see the option to upload obb, in that dialog you can select already uploaded obb by select add from library.

How do I manage Google Play downloads?

To install apps associated with your Google account, do the following:

Open the Google Play Store.

Tap the menu button.

Tap My Apps.

Swipe the window to the left to reveal ALL.

Scroll through the listing to the app you want to install.

Tap the app you want to install.

Go through the standard installation procedure.

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