Apple has been criticized for imposing geo-restrictions on apps, which frustrates users who want to download apps and other content to their iOS devices. ..
Some popular games and apps that are available in the United States and Canada but not in Australia are free to download at any time. Similarly, if you don’t have an account linked to the United States, you may not be able to download free apps from the iTunes store. ..
How To Download Geo-Restricted Apps Via iTunes
You can now access and download apps that were previously restricted to certain locations, by setting up an iTunes account for another country in the App Store. The challenge with this method is the back-and-forth involved in having to input a new payment method every time.
The other way out of it is by creating a second Apple ID for your country with the apps you’d like to download.
If you have two Apple IDs, one for free apps and games and one for paid apps and games, you won’t be able to use the payment method associated with your second Apple ID for paid apps and games. ..
You can purchase a gift card from another country online, and add this as your payment method for the secondary ID. By doing this, you can avoid having to carry around a separate payment method for each country you visit.
I updated my iTunes account to the United States of America. Now, the App Store in the United States of America is up and running.
If you set your country as Japan on your iPhone for App Store, the changes you make will be reflected on all other devices using your Apple ID, such as an iPhone, iPad or Mac. ..
Set Up An iTunes Account For Another Country
On iPhone or iPad, use the Apple ID account profile to access your account information. On Mac or PC, use the computer’s browser to access your account information.
iPhone Or iPad
- Log in to your Apple account and create a new iTunes account for another country.
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the iTunes app and sign in with your new account.
- Click on the “Accounts” tab and select the country you want to set up an iTunes account for.
- Enter your name and email address into the fields below and click on the “Create Account” button.
- Your new iTunes account will be created and you will be able to use it to manage your music, movies, TV shows, etc.
To cancel your subscriptions and sign in again, first cancel any subscriptions you have to Apple Music or iTunes Match and other services associated with your local Apple ID. Then, sign in again once you switch over. ..
Open the Settings app and select the “Open Settings” option.
iTunes and the App Store are two of the most popular ways to access your music and movies. You can buy music, watch movies, listen to music, and more from these platforms.
Next, tap your Apple ID. If asked to sign in, authenticate with Touch ID or password.
If you want to view your Apple ID, you can do so by tapping View Apple ID on the main screen of the App Store. ..
Tap Country/Region and then tap Change Country & Region.
Select a new country or region and tap Next.Review the terms and conditions and tap Agree to confirm your consent. If you do not agree to the terms, tap Cancel. ..
Please enter your payment method and new billing information.
Apple has updated its iTunes and App Store settings to allow users to add, remove, reorder or update their payment information. You can also upgrade your iCloud Storage based on the new country or region’s pricing.
Your devices will now be able to access all the new apps from your newly set up iTunes account.
On a Mac or PC
In the Accounts section, click on the Apple ID you used to sign in to your iTunes account. In the next window, enter your password and click on the OK button.
Apple ID: Sign in using your Apple ID and press Enter or click View Account.Click Change Country or Region on the Account Information page.
Please confirm your consent to the terms and conditions of this website by clicking Agree.
Your account will be updated with the latest information about the new country or region, including any changes to its government, economy, and culture.
From Apple ID account profile
On the Country/Region page, you can change your country or region. ..
Country/Region: United States
A prompt will appear asking whether you’d like to change your country or region. Click Continue to update.
Enter your new payment method and billing information. Click Save once you’ve filled in all the details. ..
The new country/region updates will be reflected on all your devices and Apple services.
Switching Between Multiple Countries On iTunes Or App Store
If you want to download paid apps, you’ll need to create a new Apple ID and sign in with that account. ..
Unfortunately, you can’t use this method to buy “paid apps” as you’d need to add a credit card under the payment method, plus a billing address for your country. If you have to download updates for any US-specific apps, you need to log in with your US-based Apple ID.
To switch between multiple countries, open App Store > Apple ID and sign out of your current country/region.
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To access the iTunes or App Store in a new country, find a free app that’s locked to a U.S. store or the store you want to switch to and tap on the app. If it still shows your old country/region or notifies you that the item is unavailable in the current store, tap Change Store.
If you have an iPhone or iPad, go to the App Store and tap the three lines in the top left corner of the screen. Scroll down to find and tap Get > Install from Unknown Sources.
To create an Apple ID, you first need to choose a country. After that, you’ll need to provide your name, email address, and password. ..
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If you want to buy content from the store, you can get an iTunes gift card for the country you want, and add it later as a payment method. Open Mail on your iOS device to verify your email address and download the app. Next, go back to the App Store listing on your iOS device and tap the link. Tap Get > Install. Sign into your new iTunes account or Apple ID for the country you chose and, if you must, tap Get > Install again to start the download and switch to the new store. ..
Starting from now, you can switch stores by signing in and out of iTunes or App Store based on the country or region.
