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I want to change region to Mexico in order to download unavailable apps in the American AppStore but I’m not sure how is changing the region going to affect my account.

if I change region, I won’t change it back?

it’s like in google play store: if I change region from United States to Mexico, I won’t change it back for the next 365 days.

Will this affect my account?

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Posted on Jan 9, 2023 6:22 PM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2023 12:45 AM

You can only use an App Store for a country where you are a legal resident, have a payment method issued by a bank in that country with a verifiable billing address in that country.

You can't change countries just because you want apps only available in that country's app store.

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Jan 10, 2023 12:45 AM in response to FrankLuna95

You can only use an App Store for a country where you are a legal resident, have a payment method issued by a bank in that country with a verifiable billing address in that country.

You can't change countries just because you want apps only available in that country's app store.

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Jan 10, 2023 4:49 AM in response to FrankLuna95

The article "Change your Apple ID country or region" describes how to change your country setting on everything using your Apple ID, and the requirements and results of doing this --> Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support

Because of the requirements, changing country setting is not done casually. The system is set up to only facilitate doing this if you are moving to the other country to take up residency. It makes it difficult for people to temporarily change country settings to do things such as get around distribution restrictions only allowing them to buy items available in the country where they live.

Apple used to have a timer similar to the setup you mention but it is no longer mentioned in their documentation if there still is one.

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Jan 10, 2023 4:56 AM in response to FrankLuna95

You may wish to note that some of the observations in a previous post are difficult to confirm using Apple's current documentation. For example, Apple does intimate international use of payment methods is possible:

If your payment method is declined in the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

"You might need to ask your financial institution to allow international purchases on your debit or credit card."

Payment methods that you can use with your Apple ID - Apple Support used to say this but no longer does: "Make sure that the billing address for your payment method matches the billing address for your Apple ID. In some cases, you might need to call your bank or financial institution to authorize international or online purchases. You might also need to confirm that the mobile number associated with your payment method is correct."

Mind you, just because Apple un-says something doesn't mean it no longer applies, just that they don't say it anymore.

From a practical perspective you might find it difficult to add an address from one country into the boxes provided for another country for address information.

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What happens if you change the App Store region? ›

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 you change region on an iPhone? ›

Nope. Still only one Region at a time, and only one Apple ID at a time. Also, logging out of one Apple ID and logging in to a different one can only be done once every 90 days.

Can I change my iPhone region? ›

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 can't I change region in the App Store? ›

If you can't change your country or region, make sure you've cancelled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before trying to change your country or region. If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you may not be able to change your country or region.

Will I lose apps if I change region? ›

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.

Does changing App Store region cancel subscriptions? ›

Cancel any subscriptions that block a country or region change, and wait until the end of the subscription period. Wait for any memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals, or Season Passes to complete, and wait for any pending store credit refunds to process. You can cancel a pre-order.

Is it illegal to change Apple ID region? ›

You can only use an App Store for a country where you are a legal resident, have a payment method issued by a bank in that country with a verifiable billing address in that country. You can't change countries just because you want apps only available in that country's app store.

Will I lose my Apple Music if I change region? ›

However, Apple Music subscription items may not be available in your new country, and items such as playlists will be lost. Realize that if you have purchased something from Apple, it may not be available for redownloading. Make sure you have backups on local drives.

Can I change my iPhone location to another state? ›

You typically need to use GPS-spoofing software to change your current location on an iPhone. This could be in the form of a GPS-spoofing app or found as a feature on certain VPN services, including Surfshark. You could also turn off location services completely on your phone or only for certain apps.

How do I change my App Store region without paying? ›

* If you don't want to enter a payment method, wait until you're physically in your new country or region, then create a new Apple ID. Information about products not manufactured by Apple, or independent websites not controlled or tested by Apple, is provided without recommendation or endorsem*nt.

How do I change my app region on my phone? ›

Change region in Android-Google account
  1. 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.
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How do I change my phone location to another country? ›

Here's how to get started:
  1. Choose a VPN Service. Some popular VPN choices include NordVPN, Proton, TunnelBear and CyberGhost. ...
  2. Download and Install the VPN App. ...
  3. Set Up and Connect to the VPN. ...
  4. Choose a Server Location. ...
  5. Verify Your New IP Address.
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Can I have two Apple IDs in different countries? ›

You can have 2 Apple IDs, with each one set up for a different region. The only place you need to use the 2nd ID is in the App Store/iTunes. Then swap regions/IDs when required. When signed in with one ID, you won't be able to update apps purchased with the other ID.

Can I change my Apple ID without losing everything? ›

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.

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!

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