Changing your country in the Google Play Store can be necessary when you move to a new country. This adjustment allows you to access and download apps with country restrictions. It also ensures you can use and access all the content in your new location. Your country setting determines the apps and content you can see and download.
Requirements Before Changing Your Country on Play Store.
Google may have restrictions and requirements when you want to change your country. Below is a list of what you need to know before changing your country in the Google Play Store.
- Time Restrictions: Google has time restrictions. You can only change your country 12 months after setting up a payment profile. Additionally, you can only make this change once a year.
- Google Play Balance: You will not be able to transfer your Google Play balance from the old country to the new one. You can use up any balance you have before you change the location.
- Content Loss: Changing your country may result in the loss of some movies, TV shows, games, books, and apps that you have in your account.
- Payment Method: You will need to set up Google Play in the new country and establish an active payment method for that location.
How to Change Your Country on Google Play Store
If you have the above requirements, follow these steps below to change your Google Play Store country on your device:
- Open the Google Play Store app on your device.
- Tap on the profile icon at the top right corner.
- Click on “Settings.”
- Open the “General” section.
- Go to the “Account and Device Preferences.”
- Click on “Country and Profiles.”
- Choose the country you wish to change to.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to add a payment method. Note that it can take up to 48 hours to update.
How to Change Google Play Store Country on Desktop Devices
Are you using a desktop or a laptop? Follow the steps below to change Google Play Store country from that device.
- Go to pay.google.com.
- Log in to your account.
- Go to Settings.
- Click on the Payments profile.
- Select Country/Region.
- Click on Create a new profile.
- Follow the instructions that appear. This change is only recommended if you are moving to another country.
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