Do you need to update your Apple ID region?


If you switch regions, you may not be able to download previous purchases if they aren't available in the store of the region you are switching to. You can only access the store of the region your account is set to.

Does Apple ID region matter?

If you switch regions, you may not be able to download previous purchases if they aren't available in the store of the region you are switching to. You can only access the store of the region your account is set to.

Is it okay to change Apple ID region?

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.

Do I need to change region on iPhone?

If you are moving to another country and you own an iPhone, you need to remember to change your Apple App Store country. Once you change your billing address and payment method, then there are things that you need to keep on top of. Your existing installed apps may not be available in your new country.

Can I have different Apple IDs for different countries?

You cannot connect to the stores in two countries at the same time. In terms of what Eric was describing, you create a second Apple ID and then log into the App Store using that ID but keep you main ID for everything else.

Do I need to change region on iPhone?

If you are moving to another country and you own an iPhone, you need to remember to change your Apple App Store country. Once you change your billing address and payment method, then there are things that you need to keep on top of. Your existing installed apps may not be available in your new country.

What happens if I change region?

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.

How often can I change Apple ID country?

How many times can you change Apple store country? While you can change the iTunes or App Store country from any device, you only need to do it once. After you change the settings on one device, it affects the same account across all your other Apple devices as well.

What will I lose if I change my Apple region?

Changing country does not delete any content from your devices and/or computer's iTunes library, you just won't be able to redownload any of it unless you return to the country that you bought them in and you have a billing address in that country on your account.

Can I have two regions for Apple ID?

You can't have 2 IDs on one phone at the same time. 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.

Is it good to have different Apple ID?

You can create multiple Apple IDs, but it's best to stick with one account. If you want all of your Apple services to work properly and your devices to sync, you need to make sure to use the same Apple ID everywhere you sign in.

What happens if I change my region in iPhone settings?

The region setting will affect the availability of certain features which aren't available in all regions yet such as Apple Pay and Apple News. Apple News is only available if you set your region to Australia, UK or US.

Do iPhones get region locked?

Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device.” <-- The warranty does not outright deny warranty coverage in other countries but there are many limitations to the effect Apple almost certainly will refuse to do ...

Why does iPhone have region?

The region codes are probably used to separate the same device by region (different charger, packaging language, etc.). It is not possible to see to what carrier the phone is locked (or not) by just looking at the model number, but it gives you an idea where the phone was intended to be sold.

Does Apple family have to be in the same country?

All members of a Family Sharing group must have an Apple ID set to the same country. You cannot join the Family Sharing group if the Apple IDs are set too different countries. Actual physical location is not important, but the Region / Country set for the Apple ID of each participant is.

What is the best country region for iPhone?

Ideal places to pick are Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Not only are apps and games often soft launched in these countries, but English is a common language in these regions, which helps ensure that apps you download aren't in another language.

Is there a region difference in Apple iPhones?

There is no such thing as an “international” version of the iPhone. iPhones vary slightly from region to region, with the primary difference being the LTE bands supported. iPhones sold in one region may not support LTE networks in another region.

Does Apple region lock their phones?

Apple's manufacturer's warranty is honored by Apple in the country where the iPhone is sold new. Not a region lock, but a carrier lock if the iPhone is sold as carrier locked with a designated cellular provider.

Why is my Apple ID only valid in US?

The issue is that your credit or debit card credentials linked to your Apple ID must be associated with the same country where you reside.

Do I need to change region on iPhone?

If you are moving to another country and you own an iPhone, you need to remember to change your Apple App Store country. Once you change your billing address and payment method, then there are things that you need to keep on top of. Your existing installed apps may not be available in your new country.

Why region lock?

A regional lockout may be enforced for several reasons, such as to stagger the release of a certain product, to avoid losing sales to the product's foreign publisher, to maximize the product's impact in a certain region through localization, to hinder grey market imports by enforcing price discrimination, or to prevent …

Does changing region affect games?

Console region is mostly used for in-game data. For example, certain games may have the temperature listed as Fahrenheit (°F) when set to US or Celsius (°C) when set to Australia. Changing the console region may also affect the language choices available for the games.

Will Apple ID expire?

Apple IDs don't expire on their own. It's a text, not an email.

How long does it take to change country in Apple ID?

How's long does it usually take to change country on your Apple ID? It should only be a matter of a few minutes. There is nothing that really needs to be done from Apple's end. Sometimes restarting a device helps clear up odd issues.

What is the best region for IOS?

Ideal places to pick are Canada, New Zealand, and the Philippines. Not only are apps and games often soft launched in these countries, but English is a common language in these regions, which helps ensure that apps you download aren't in another language.

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