Show On the desktop, changing your iTunes or App Store region is as simple as scrolling down, clicking on the current country flag icon and then choosing a new country flag. On iPhone and iPad, not so much. It's still possible to change store locality, it's just not as easy. If you really want or need to change, here's how!
How to change your local iTunes Store and App Store countryIf you're moving or otherwise want to change your iTunes Store and App Store at least semi-permanently, here's what to do. Note: If you have subscriptions to Apple Music, iTunes Match, or another service attached to your local Apple ID, you'll need to cancel those first, then re-sign after you've switched over.
You'll now be set up in your new country and ready to go. Of course, most people don't want to change countries as much as they want to switch back-and-forth between them. That's especially true of people outside the U.S. who often want to get their digital hands on the more plentiful content available inside... How to switch between multiple iTunes or App Store countriesIf what you really want to do is jump into the U.S. store — or another regional store — to grab an app, game, show, movie, etc. that's simply not available in your store, you can do that too. First, you need to log out of your current regional iTunes or App Store:
Next, you need to change the region on your iPhone or iPad:
Now, you need to create the new account for the new store you want to access. For that you need to find a *free** app that's only available in the U.S. store (or only available in the store you want to switch to). Network TV apps are often the best choice. I'll use Hulu, the U.S. streaming service, for this example.
Finally, download Hulu (or your region-specific app of choice):
That should start your Hulu download and, with it, your switch to the U.S. Store. From this point on, you should be able to switch stores simply by logging into and out of your iTunes or App Store account for the appropriate region. You can then tap on your favorite region-exclusive app to high-tail it back into the proper store. (Bookmark 'em to make it fast and easy.) Any questions on switching iTunes or App Stores?If you have any questions on how to switch iTunes or App Store accounts, drop them in the comments below! Updated January 2019: Updated for iOS 12. Rene Ritchie is one of the most respected Apple analysts in the business, reaching a combined audience of over 40 million readers a month. His YouTube channel, Vector, has over 90 thousand subscribers and 14 million views and his podcasts, including Debug, have been downloaded over 20 million times. He also regularly co-hosts MacBreak Weekly for the TWiT network and co-hosted CES Live! and Talk Mobile. Based in Montreal, Rene is a former director of product marketing, web developer, and graphic designer. He's authored several books and appeared on numerous television and radio segments to discuss Apple and the technology industry. When not working, he likes to cook, grapple, and spend time with his friends and family. How do I change the country of App Store?If you change your country, you'll need to wait a year to change it again.. On your Android device, open the Google Play Store app .. At the top right, tap the profile icon.. Tap Settings General Account preferences. Country and profiles.. To change countries, tap the name of the one you want to change to.. How do I trick my App Store location?With iTunes open, make sure the App Store tab is selected, then scroll all the way to the bottom and click the circular flag icon in the lower-right corner. From here, you'll be asked to choose your country or region—you'll want to choose a country where soft launches are common.
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