How to change your Google Play country (2024)

Your Google Play country determines what content you see in the Store and in apps. The apps, games and other content in the Store and in apps can vary by country.

• You must wait 12 months after initially creating a payments profile before you can change your Play country. 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.
  • You may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games and apps.
• To change your country, you need to set up a new country in Google Play.
  • To set up a new country, you must be in that country and have a payment method from the new country.

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. Tap Settings General Account and device preferences Country and profiles.
4. Tap the country where you want to add an account.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method for that country.

Tip: Your profile can take up to 48 hours to update.

1. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app .
2. At the top right, tap the profile icon.
3. TapSettings General Account preferences Country and profiles.
4. To change countries, tap the name of the one that you want to change to.

Tip: Your profile can take up to 48 hours to update.

To browse another country’s content:

1. In your browser, go to the Google Play Store.
2. At the top, select your profileSign out.
3. At the bottom of the page, find the country selector in the footer, then select a country.

1. Sign in to Google Pay.
2. At the top, click Settings.
3. Under 'Payments profile', find 'Country/Region'.
   • This section displays your current Play country.
4. If it’s incorrect, create a new profile for your country.

Learn how to change your Google Play country.

Tip: If you recently changed your country, wait at least 48 hours for the change to take effect.

1. On your phone or tablet, open the Settings app.
2. Tap AppsSee all {n} apps.
3. To find the Google Play Store, you can scroll down.You can also tap the Search icon at the top right and search for the app.
4. Tap Storage and cacheClear cache.
5. Tap Clear storageDelete.

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store app .
2. At the top right, tap theprofile icon.
3. Tap SettingsAboutUpdate Play Store.
   • The app will update or notify you that your version is up to date.

• If your phone has a SIM card and you recently moved to another country, you may need a new SIM card. Contact your service provider for help.
• After you get a new SIM card in your new country, restart your phone. Then, try to use the Play Store again.
• If your device doesn’t have a SIM card, you can skip this step.

1. Sign in to Google Pay.
2. If you have more than one profile:
   1. At the top left, next to your name, click the Down arrow .
   2. Select the profile that you want to edit.
3. Make your changes.
   • You can change info, like your address and payment methods.
4. Save your changes.

The Play Terms of Service vary by country, and you may need to agree to the updated terms in your new country.

1. Open the Google Play Store app .
2. Find an item with a listed price greater than $0 USD.
3. Tap the price.
   • You don’t need to complete the transaction.
4. During checkout, you’re prompted to accept the Terms of Service.
5. Follow the prompts.
6. After you accept the terms, you can exit the transaction.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Apps See all {n} apps.
3. To find the 'Google Play services' app, you can scroll down. You can also tap the search icon at the top right and search for the app.
4. Tap Google Play services Storage and cache Clear cache.
5. Tap Clear storage Clear all data Delete.

1. Open your device's Settings app.
2. Tap Apps See all {n} apps.
3. To find the 'Download Manager' app, you can scroll down. You can also tap the search icon at the top right and search for the app.
4. Tap Download Manager Storage and cache Clear cache.

5. Tap Clear storage Clear all data Delete.

1. Make sure that you’re connected to a reliable Wi-Fi connection.
2. On your device’s home or app screen, find the Play Store app .
3. Touch and hold the Play Store app .
4. Tap App info .
5. At the top, tap More Uninstall updates.
6. If you’re asked to change the Play Store app back to the factory version, tap OK.

When you remove your account, some information is removed from your device. Make sure that you back up any important information before you complete this step.

Learn how to remove and re-add your account.

What happens to your Google Play balance when you change countries Important: You can change your Play country once per year. If you change your country, you'll need to wait a year to change it again.

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