Upgrade question when restoring from backup

[gemery#CB]

So looking at replacing my 2 XL and have a question. There are a few apps that I downloaded from the store a long time ago, that are no longer available in the Google Play Store. When I add my account to a new phone, do I lose these apps, or are they still with the email address associated with the Store?

 

[hallux]

If the app is no longer available in the Play Store it will not be able to download.

 

[legend221]

You can try apps like this one to backup your apk, if that one doesn't work you have to search online for other options.

https://labs.xda-developers.com/store/app/cz.marstaj.apppackage

 

[Kizzy Catwoman]

I like the app skit. It can back up individual apps for installing elsewhere.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.pavelrekun.skit

 

[mustang7757]

So looking at replacing my 2 XL and have a question. There are a few apps that I downloaded from the store a long time ago, that are no longer available in the Google Play Store. When I add my account to a new phone, do I lose these apps, or are they still with the email address associated with the Store?

You use a different Gmail with new phone?

 

[B. Diddy]

Sometimes, an app that's no longer available on the Play Store using a simple search might still be installable from your Library. Open the Play Store app, tap Menu>My Apps>Library, and scroll through there to see if the app shows up.