How to Change Your Country in the Google Play Store
Switching your Google Play Store country can open up new app possibilities.
If you move to a different country, you'll need access to that regional version of the Play Store for billing information. This is particularly important as Google Play provides different apps in various countries since different regions often allow or block access to certain apps. To do this, you'll have to change your country in the Play Store settings and provide your current billing information.
Also, if you're in a country and curious about exploring apps that are geo-restricted to your region, you can use a VPN to bypass this restriction and get access to the restricted apps by porting to a country with the app access and altering the Play store region settings.
In this guide, learn how to change your country or region in the Google Play Store, so you can access those apps you've been missing out on.
David Adubiina
How to change your country in the Google Play Store
Step 1: Open the Play Store app on your Android device and tap your profile picture at the top right of the screen.
Step 2: Choose Settings.
Step 3: Select General.
Step 4: Select Account and device preferences.
Step 5: Under the Country and profiles section, you'll see an option to Switch to the [region] Play Store if your phone detects you're in a different country.
Step 6: Select Add credit or debit card (or the region-specific option) under the Switch to the [region] Play Store header to add a payment method for your new country. I'll go with PayPal.
Step 7: Enter your new payment details, then tap "Continue" to complete the country switch; the Play Store will update to the new region, which may take up to 48 hours to take effect.
David Adubiina
Conclusion
Changing your Google Play Store country or region can be a bit of a challenge, but it's doable if you follow the right steps. Whether you're a frequent traveler or just someone who wants to access geo-restricted apps, knowing how to switch your Play Store country can be super helpful.
Before you make the switch, make sure you're prepared for the potential consequences, such as losing access to certain apps or your Google Play balance. It's also essential to understand that changing your Play Store country doesn't necessarily mean you'll have access to all the apps you want.
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