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Using Google Music Outside United States [How-To]

Ankul Barar
Posted In Tips and Tricks - By Ankul Barar
On Monday, November 21st, 2011 With Comments

Google Music Goes LiveFew Days Back Google Music Beta got Live For U.S. but it is still in it’s beta phase for other countries but for those who want to have a sneak peek to Google Music and try it before it goes live here is a way out. Why you should opt for Google Music is simple  because it is a cloud service where you can upload all your favorite music to the cloud and listen to it on your Android device which you can find here.

ALSO READ: Google Music Goes Live In U.S

Now here is a tutorial on how to use Google Music outside United States. For this you will need couple things. To start with you we’ll be using the Tor, a proxy software. Also, you’ll need to have to edit a file and try out the tool. You’ll also need the Google Music app on your Android device, which you can get by looking for it on Google. Download Tor Browser Bundle for your operating system from here.

STEP 1: Launch Tor

Vidalia Control Panel

  • You will see the Vidalia control panel. Wait for it to get connected and the select ‘View the Network’.

STEP 2: Step Place As U.S

View The Network
  • A new dialog box will open. Look for a U.S flag on the left hand side and right-click on it. Select copy and click on Fingerprint. That U.S flag thing is called a Node.

STEP 3: Editing The File

Edit Torrc File
  • Now, close the Network Map and go back to the Vidalia control panel and click on Settings. Head over to the Advanced tab and look for ‘Edit torrc file’ on the page. Select it and a text editor should open.
  • You need to add two lines and paste the copied Node to this page. Add the lines, ExitNodes “your copied node” and StrictExitNodes 1. It should look like this.

FINAL STEP: Apply and Save

  • Apply and Save and restart Tor and wait for it’s browser to open. Now go to music.google.com and see if you can login. If it works, then close the Tor browser and use any of your favorite browser to set up Google Music. You’ll also have to download a desktop client for Google Music, which will be available to you once you Sign up or Login.
And Now You Are Done! This is how the Window will look like and you can add the Music Now! You will only be able to enjoy your uploaded music on your Android device, you can’t purchase anything. So, try this out and let us know if it works for you.Google Music works in India as well and it’s confirmed.
Google Music Outside US in India
NOTE: This is just a work around and some features of Google Music might now to working. You have to be patient till Google Launches The Service Globally. 

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Comments

  1. A very easy to follow guide. Thanks! If you want to download 20,000 free songs from Google Music without using your Credit Card, here is your guide, http://blog.buraga.org/2011/11/how-to-easily-use-google-music-outside.html.

    1. Ankul Barar says:

      Nice Tutorial. Thanks!