Changing the country on your app store can be a bit confusing, but with the right steps, it can be easily done. In this article, I will guide you through the process of changing your country on the app store, so you can have access to apps and content that are specific to a different region. I have personally gone through this process and will share my own experiences and insights along the way.
Step 1: Sign out of your current Apple ID
The first step is to sign out of your current Apple ID. Open the App Store on your iOS device and scroll to the bottom of the Featured tab. Tap on your Apple ID and select “Sign Out.” This will allow you to change the country associated with your Apple ID.
Step 2: Change your Apple ID country
Once you have signed out of your current Apple ID, go to the Settings app on your iOS device. Scroll down and tap on “iTunes & App Store.” Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen, and then select “View Apple ID.” You may be prompted to enter your Apple ID password or use Touch ID/Face ID for verification.
Once you are in your Apple ID settings, tap on “Country/Region.” From here, tap on “Change Country or Region.” You will see a list of countries, so scroll through until you find the country you want to switch to. Tap on the country, and then tap “Next” at the top-right corner of the screen.
At this point, you may need to read and agree to the terms and conditions for the new country. Tap “Agree” to continue. You may also be prompted to enter your billing information for the new country. If you don’t have a payment method for the new country, you can select “None” or use a different payment method later.
Step 3: Update your billing information (if necessary)
If you need to update your billing information for the new country, you can do so by tapping on “Payment Method” and selecting a payment option. You can choose to add a credit or debit card, use PayPal, or redeem a gift card. Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your payment details.
Step 4: Start using the new app store
Once you have changed your country and updated your billing information (if necessary), you can start using the new app store. Open the App Store on your iOS device and you should now see the apps and content that are specific to the country you have switched to.
It’s important to note that changing your country on the app store may affect your ability to access certain apps and content that are only available in your previous country. Additionally, any purchases or subscriptions you had in your previous country may not carry over to the new country.
My experience changing my app store country
When I moved to a different country, I wanted to have access to apps and content that were specific to that region. Changing my app store country was a bit daunting at first, but following the steps outlined above made the process relatively straightforward.
One thing I encountered during the process was the need to provide billing information for the new country. As I didn’t have a local payment method yet, I opted to select “None” and added a payment method later. This allowed me to start using the new app store without any issues.
Conclusion
Changing the country on your app store can open up a whole new world of apps and content that are specific to a different region. By signing out of your current Apple ID, changing your Apple ID country, updating your billing information if necessary, and starting to use the new app store, you can easily make the switch.
Just remember that switching countries may have implications on your previous purchases and subscriptions, so it’s important to keep that in mind before making the change. Enjoy exploring the apps and content from your new app store!