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Apps from multiple regions - is this possible?

  • 25-10-2023 9:03am
    #1
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,379 ✭✭✭✭


    Hey all,

    Sorry if this is either (a) a stupid question or (b) a question not allowed here - but I am considering switching to iphone. I've always used android up to now. There are a few apps I use very regularly that are not available in Irish app store, I use a VPN to use them and on android I just download the APKs to get them. I know this isn't possible for Apple, but I saw results on google talking about having multiple apple IDs for each region and that'll work - is this correct? If there is any clear and easy guide to follow, I'd appreciate it. This is a deal breaker for me, if it's not possible then I'll likely stick with Android...



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  • #2
    deep1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,170 ✭✭✭deep1


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058319551/apps-from-multiple-regions-is-this-possible

    Hi,


    It is very easy, all you need is a new email address and create a account for particular region ie US ( very imp to pick up the correct country) and then all you need to do is login to that account when you need to download app from that region, Keychain makes the whole process seamless, I have 3 diff regions apple id and I buy the app from cheap region and then can switch ID.

    Hope this helps.



  • #3
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    I don't think you need a region for each country. I have one extra ID and have switched my location on that from UK to France to get region only apps and it worked fine.

    I think you could in theory just change your own region however I was wary as I had money in my apple wallet and it told me I could loose it if I changed region



  • #4
    dulpit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,379 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121375109#Comment_121375109

    What I did was use my normal account for main apps/etc. I then added a 2nd account, installed my UK apps. Then switched country on that account to other countries. Installed the apps needed. Then switched back to my main account. Easy peasy.



  • #5
    Seve OB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 16,118 ✭✭✭✭Seve OB


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121376050#Comment_121376050

    yes, same as what I did.

    it is really quite annoying though that you have to do it like that. I mean I've seen basic apps such as local transportation or shopping ones which you can't install when you are on holiday

    I'm about to set up a new iPhone so will be interesting to see if I have to go through the rigmarole again, or will all my stuff transfer across



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