FAQs
There is no limit. You just have to have a payment option and billing address in the country or region you change to.
What happens if I change country in the App Store? ›
It means that some apps you enjoy using may not be available in countries you visit or vice versa – apps you'd like to use may be unavailable in your region. If you're moving to another location, changing your iTunes and App store region will allow you to use and purchase apps accessible in your new home country.
How many times can I change country in the Play Store? ›
You can only change your Play country once per year. If you change your country, you won't be able to change it back for one year. When you change your country, you won't be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country.
Can I change my Apple ID region back and forth? ›
You choose the language and region of your iPhone during setup. If you travel or move, you can change the language or region. Go to Settings > General > Language & Region.
Why won't App Store let me change my country? ›
If you can't change your country or region, make sure that you canceled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before you try to change your country or region. If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region.
Is it legal to change your App Store country? ›
There is nothing illegal about using another country's App Store. But since payment must be made with a local method of payment, you cannot do so if you don't have an address and payment method for the country you wish to use.
Why can't I change my Play Store country? ›
Note that you can change your Play Store country only once a year. Why can't I change my Play Store country? Most probable reason is that you've recently changed your country, and there is a Play Store's one-year waiting period before you can change it again.
How to change App Store country without credit card? ›
Currently, the most welcomed way in App Store change region without credit card is to get a New Apple ID on your iPhone.
- Sign Out Of Current Apple ID. Settings > Apple ID > Sign Out > Confirm.
- Create A New Apple ID. ...
- Sign in to New Apple ID.
How to change country in Play Store without payment method? ›
If your Google Play Store account has an existing payment method, you won't be able to change your region without a valid payment method from your new country. In this case, you can create a new Play Store account instead, and skip the option to add a payment method when prompted.
What are the consequences of changing Apple ID region? ›
Some apps will appear, or disappear. Some apps will work as if running them from the new region. Some apps will know that you are not located there. For example: When you want to read Apple News, and you do not have the app on the phone, change your region to US.
If you are changing the region in Settings->General->Language & Region ->Region, then nothing happens to your apps or data or any items on your iPhone. They remain just as you are. Note, that this will not affect the country or region used for iTunes & App Stores.
Can I have 2 Apple IDS in different regions? ›
You can only set an ID to one country at a time. You can change country settings but this can be tedious if done frequently. The other route is to set up an ID in each country but then it too is tedious if you are using mobile devices which can only hold one ID at a time.
Can I have two regions for Apple ID? ›
However, an Apple ID can only be set to one country at a time so if you are using apps or other services that are country-specific you may encounter issues.
What happens to iCloud when you change country? ›
When you downgrade iCloud storage, your Information is not deleted. However, new items may not be uploaded to iCloud. After you change your region or country, then resubscribe to the iCloud storage plan you'd like, after changing your payment method. Take care!
What happens if I change my Apple ID? ›
If you no longer use the email address that's associated with your Apple ID, or you no longer have access to it, you can change it. You won't lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.
How to download apps from the App Store not available in your country? ›
How to Download Android Apps Not Available in Your Country
- Make a Second Google Account to Change App Store Region. ...
- Change Country in Google Play Store Settings. ...
- Download APK Files for Apps from Other Countries.