Is it possible to use the Google Play Store without having a mobile provider? I am trying to install Skype and other applications on my brand new Android tablet but I keep getting stuck with a message:


Can't establish a reliable connection to the server
This could be a temporary problem...
If it continues, call Customer Care



The tablet is running Android 4.0.3
It's a cheap tablet that I ordered from a website for the purpose of doing my own software development. I am using it in Japan. I don't have any contract with any mobile provider. I can successfully access the Internet via WiFi. I tried opening TCP and UDP ports on the router after reading some other threads on similar problems. I updated the Google Play Store apk version 3.4.7 with version 3.10.10 which I downloaded to my Windows PC and transferred with an SD card to the tablet.

It's getting quite frustrating after almost one week of fighting with this problem.
I would appreciated any help or suggestions. Thanks.
If all else fails.

So if you can't install apps from the google store. Then you can sideload them with adb.
The apk can be found in backup folders from apps like 'titanium backup' so you can have your friend install it and back it up. then copy the apk.

I had a Cricket phone that I didn't buy service for... and they disabled the app "Google Voice" This sideload method worked to bypass that.