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If you're looking to change your App Store region from Australia to the UK, there are a few things you should know and steps you should take. Firstly, your App Store account's country determines the content you can access, meaning some apps may not be available in your current region. Before changing your country, it's important to note that your Apple Account store credit cannot be carried over to the new country, so ensure you spend any remaining balance. Additionally, if you're on a Family Sharing plan, you will need to leave the group before changing your country. To change your App Store region, you will need a valid payment method and billing address for the UK. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app, tap your name, then Media & Purchases > View Account > Country/Region > Change Country or Region. Pick your preferred region, review and agree to the Terms and Conditions, and enter your new payment information and billing address.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Steps | 1. Log in to the App Store. 2. Open the Apple App Store app and click on your Apple profile. 3. Tap on your Apple account. 4. Tap on Country/Region. 5. Tap Change Country or Region. 6. Pick your preferred Apple App Store region. 7. Agree on the Terms and Conditions. 8. Set your payment method and billing address. |
| Requirements | A valid payment method and billing address for the new country. |
| Notes | Store credit cannot be carried over to the new country. |
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What You'll Learn
Changing your Apple Account country or region
Changing your Apple account's country or region can be a bit tricky, but it is possible. Here are the steps you need to follow:
First, spend any remaining balance on your Apple Account, including store credit, as it cannot be carried over to the new country. You can check your balance and spend it on iTunes or the App Store. Cancel any subscriptions, memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals, or season passes that block a country or region change, and wait until the end of the subscription period. Also, make sure any pending store credit refunds are fully processed before you switch.
Next, ensure you have a valid payment method for your new country or region. You will need to add a credit or debit card as a payment method to your Apple ID. If you don't have a valid payment method, you can create a new Apple Account or wait until you're physically in your new country to add a payment method.
Now, you can change your country or region settings. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and tap on your name, then Media & Purchases > View Account > Country/Region > Change Country or Region. On a Mac, open your Apple Music or Apple TV app, select Account > Account Settings on your menu bar, and then select Change Country or Region on the Account Information screen.
Finally, review and agree to the Terms and Conditions, and update your billing address. You may need to wait for a few hours or up to 24 hours for the changes to reflect on your device.
Keep in mind that after the country change, some apps or content may no longer be available for re-downloading and will not receive future updates. It is recommended to re-download your apps, music, films, TV programs, and books on any devices you use.
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Switching your Apple App Store region
Firstly, if you are part of a Family Sharing group, you will not be able to change your Apple App Store region. You would have to leave the group, change your region, and then form a new Family Sharing group.
If you are not part of a Family Sharing group, there are several steps you should take before changing your region. Spend any remaining balance on your Apple Account, as store credit cannot be carried over to the new country. Cancel any subscriptions, memberships, pre-orders, film rentals, or season passes that block a country or region change, and wait until the end of the subscription period. Make sure you have a valid payment method for your new country or region, as you will need to enter a new payment method and billing address.
Once you have completed the above steps, you can proceed to change your Apple App Store region. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app and tap your name. Then, tap Media & Purchases > View Account > Country/Region > Change Country or Region. On a Mac, open your Apple Music or Apple TV app, select Account, and then Account Settings on your menu bar. On the Country/Region screen, select your new country, review and agree to the Terms and Conditions, and enter your new payment information and billing address.
Note that after changing your region, some apps or content may no longer be available for redownloading and will not receive future updates.
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Cancelling subscriptions and memberships
When switching from the Australian App Store to the UK App Store, it is recommended that you review your ongoing subscriptions and cancel any that could block a change in country or wait until the subscription ends. This also applies to season passes, memberships, and pre-orders. You will not be able to carry over any Apple Account store credit to the new country, so make sure you spend any remaining balance before you switch.
To cancel a subscription from Apple, go to Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. Tap on the subscription you wish to cancel, then tap "Cancel Subscription" or "Cancel All Services". If you subscribe to Apple Music, Apple TV+, or MLS Season Pass on an Android device and are billed through Google Play, you can cancel your subscription on the Google Play app. Go to subscriptions in Google Play, select the subscription you want to cancel, and tap "Cancel subscription".
Note that when you uninstall an app, your subscription won't be cancelled, and you won't be refunded for past subscriptions with some exceptions. If you have a subscription with an app and the app gets removed from Google Play, your future subscription will be cancelled.
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Setting up a new Apple Account
To change your Apple ID region from Australian to UK, you must first ensure you spend any remaining balance on your Apple ID, as store credit cannot be carried over to the new country. You must also cancel any subscriptions, memberships, pre-orders, film rentals, or season passes that block a country or region change.
Next, you need to set up a valid payment method and billing address for the UK. You can then proceed to change your App Store region by opening the App Store app and clicking on your Apple profile. After tapping on your Apple account, you can change your country/region and agree to the new terms and conditions.
If you do not have a valid payment method for the UK, you can create a new Apple ID. Here's how:
- Tap "Create a Free Apple Account" or "Create New Apple Account".
- Select your birthday and enter your name.
- Tap "Continue".
- Provide a primary email address that will be used to sign in to your Apple Account. If you don't have an email address, you can tap "Don't have an email address?" to get a free iCloud email address.
- Follow the onscreen steps to verify your email address, create a strong password, and set up two-factor authentication.
- Provide your billing information and payment method. You can also choose ""None" as a payment option.
- Confirm your phone number, which can help verify your identity and recover your account if needed.
- Check your email for a verification email from Apple and verify your email address.
- After verification, you can sign in to your new Apple Account to use the App Store and other Apple services such as iCloud.
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Using a VPN to change your App Store country
Changing your App Store country can be done by following a series of steps, but it's important to note that your Apple Account store credit cannot be carried over to the new country. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to change your App Store country using a VPN:
First, ensure that you spend any remaining balance on your Apple Account, as you won't be able to carry over store credit to your new country. You should also cancel any subscriptions that block a country or region change and wait until the end of the subscription period. Make sure you have a valid payment method for your new country, and if you're on a Family Sharing plan, you'll need to leave the group before changing your account country.
Next, download and install a VPN that works seamlessly with your device and offers secure protection. Some recommended VPNs for Apple devices include ExpressVPN, NordVPN, Surfshark VPN, and PrivateVPN. After installing your chosen VPN, connect to a server in your desired country.
Now, you can change the App Store location by going to your Apple ID settings and clicking on Country/Region. Here, you'll be able to change your location to your desired country. Once you've made the change, you'll be able to freely access and install region-specific apps that were previously unavailable in your original country.
It's important to note that while a VPN can help mask your location, Apple may still be able to detect your real location through GPS and your IP address. To fully ensure that you're accessing the App Store as if you were in your new country, you may need to disable GPS and location services on your device in conjunction with using a VPN.
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Frequently asked questions
To change your Apple Account country or region, you must first spend any remaining balance on your Apple Account and cancel any subscriptions that block a country or region change. You must then update your Apple Account billing address and payment method to your new country or region. Finally, you can upgrade your iCloud+ plan using the pricing in your new country or region.
If you don't have a valid payment method for the UK, you can create a new Apple Account. Alternatively, you can wait until you are physically in the UK and then create a new Apple Account.
To change your Google Play country or region, you must first open the Google Play Store app and tap the profile icon in the top right corner. Then, tap 'Settings', 'General', 'Account and device preferences', 'Country and profiles', and finally, tap the country where you want to add an account.
No, if you are a member of a Google family group, you cannot change your Google Play country or region.
