How to change country on iphone

Use your iPhone or iPad to change your region

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
3. Tap View Account. ...
4. Tap Country/Region.
5. Tap Change Country or Region.
6. Tap your new country or region, then review the terms and conditions.

1. Why can't I change my country on my iPhone?
2. What happens if I change my iPhone region to another country?
3. How do I remove the country lock on my iPhone?
4. How many times can you change country/region on iPhone?
5. How do I know the country of my iPhone?
6. Can I have an Apple ID in two countries?
7. Which iPhone region is the best?
8. Will I lose my iCloud if I change region?
9. Why is iPhone country locked?
10. Why does my iPhone think Im in a different country?
11. How do I know if my iPhone is country locked?
12. Can you use an iPhone in another country?
13. Can I legally unlock my iPhone?

Why can't I change my country on my iPhone?

If you can't change your country or region

If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region. Learn how to leave a Family Sharing group. If you still can't change your country or region, or you have less store credit than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support.

What happens if I change my iPhone region to another country?

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.

How do I remove the country lock on my iPhone?

Contact your carrier

Only your carrier can unlock your iPhone. Contact them and request an unlock. After you submit the request, it might take a few days to complete. Contact your carrier to check the status of your request.

How many times can you change country/region on iPhone?

However, Apple can restrict switching to once per 90 days on a given device after you use certain iTunes features on that device, which include downloading and playing movies, music, and TV shows, logging into Apple Music, or downloading past purchases in any store.

How do I know the country of my iPhone?

Go to Settings > General > About > Model

Look for the two letters before the slash (/) because that is significant to find out the country of origin of your iPhone. If the last two letters before the slash are 'LL' (see image below) then your iPhone's country of origin is USA.

Can I have an Apple ID in two countries?

A workaround is to have one ID for each country to use in the App Store/iTunes Store. You need a valid credit card issued by a bank in the country the store is in and you need a billing address in that country. Thanks so much!

Which iPhone region is the best?

In fact, many people consider any phone assembled or made in China to be the best-designed and well-made phone option available on the market. That said, good iPhones can come from just about anywhere in the world but China is Apple's favorite.

Will I lose my iCloud if I change region?

I see you have a question about changing country or region and your iCloud storage, and I'd like to help out. As long as you use the same Apple ID, you'll be able to keep the same information which is stored in iCloud. When you downgrade iCloud storage, your Information is not deleted.

Why is iPhone country locked?

In simple terms, the country lock means using the iPhone only in the region where the network provider applies the lock. It means you can't use any SIM card from a different country other than the country where the device was locked.

Why does my iPhone think Im in a different country?

It's possible that a setting has changed and needs to be corrected before you can also fix your incorrect iPhone location. Thankfully, you can reset all of your Location Services settings. Just open Settings and tap General -> Reset -> Reset Location & Privacy.

How do I know if my iPhone is country locked?

You can find out if your iPhone is locked by going to Settings > General > About. If "No SIM restrictions" appears next to Carrier Lock, your iPhone is unlocked.

Can you use an iPhone in another country?

Roam internationally with your existing carrier

Carriers might include international roaming on select data plans without additional fees. Alternatively, your home carrier might offer affordable travel passes or plans that you can purchase ahead of time to use in the destination you're visiting.

Can I legally unlock my iPhone?

It's completely legal to unlock your iPhone if you've finished paying for your contract or you purchased it outright, unsubsidised. However, if you're still in the process of paying for your contract you don't fully own the iPhone yet, so you're best to check with your carrier before unlocking it.