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  • #4682
    hawkeye_bmr
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 402 ✭✭hawkeye_bmr


    Connect to your chosen VPN, then when you're on the main YouTube homepage, click the 3 dots beside a video, that should load a menu with download. That should the open a pop-up window with an option to download in higher resolution with premium, join premium should load within the same pop-up asking for card details address etc.

    Paid via revolut disposable card and verification loaded successfully.

    Hope this helps



  • #4683
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,377 ✭✭✭ooter


    I'm getting the Irish price when I try that Romania VPN hack.



  • #4684
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,914 ✭✭✭wassie


    Have you tried using a browser in private mode. Also use a laptop on wifi, not a mobile connection



  • #4685
    ooter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,377 ✭✭✭ooter


    Yep tried an incognito browser and same, it's probably my VPN to be fair



  • #4686
    Red Silurian
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,976 ✭✭✭✭Red Silurian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124013971#Comment_124013971

    Yes and no. The digital single market allows people who are resident in an EU state to subscribe to a service and bring it with them when they go to another EU member state. It doesn't allow us to buy a subscription from another EU state



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  • #4687
    micks_address
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,504 ✭✭✭micks_address


    Hi folks,

    Set up the iTunes/turkey method..it gave me first month free. It will take monthly payments from the iTunes balance then?

    Thanks

    Mick



  • #4688
    Dodge
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,045 ✭✭✭✭Dodge


    yeah. As long as you’ve “credit” from the gift cards loaded, it’ll take that and you’re good to go



  • #4689
    antimatterx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭antimatterx


    So Apple suspended my account and won't give me access back. I can't add vouchers anymore.

    Screenshot 2025-07-11 at 14.32.42.png

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  • #4690
    glen123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 726 ✭✭✭glen123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124022923#Comment_124022923

    Same happened to me months ago. My Turkey account lasted just one month. How long did yours last?



  • #4691
    antimatterx
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 3,859 ✭✭✭antimatterx


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124022960#Comment_124022960

    One month 😂. Lucky I signed up on a fresh apple Id and not my main one.

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  • #4692
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭OmegaGene


    is that a new thing from Apple blocking accounts ?

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #4693
    ongarite
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,699 ✭✭✭ongarite


    That only happens if your Apple gift card top-up has been flagged as stolen, scammed. I have seen reports of dodgy third party sellers on G2A, Turgame.



  • #4694
    jimmyendless
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 680 ✭✭✭jimmyendless


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124023291#Comment_124023291

    I hope not, I've had it for 6 months and I just topped up for another 10.



  • #4695
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,214 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    I had a successful run for a year with YouTube family account through India.

    "We’ve noticed that your YouTube Premium subscription has been primarily used outside the country where you signed up."

    Could I check what is best deal currently please?



  • #4696
    wassie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,914 ✭✭✭wassie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124023331#Comment_124023331

    Not so sure about Turgame - according to their website, they are a first-party seller of Turkish Netflix gift cards and dont let other vendors sell on their website, which is why I have always bought from them.

    I far as I am aware the others like G2A, Loaded (former CD keys), Eneba etc operate as a marketplace in that the sellers are 3rd party sellers.

    Could be wrong tho.



  • #4697
    keano25
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,872 ✭✭✭keano25


    Same. Got email today saying We've noticed that your YouTube Premium subscription has been primarily used outside the country in which you signed up.

    What's the best way to sign up somewhere else now?



  • #4698
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,168 ✭✭✭Soarer


    I get the same email every few weeks.

    I just wait for it to lapse, turn on VPN, resubscribe, turn off VPN, and wait until I'm kicked out again.

    Small price to pay for the money being saved.



  • #4699
    Dr.Winston O'Boogie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,853 ✭✭✭Dr.Winston O'Boogie


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124025024#Comment_124025024

    Exactly what I do, always works eventually and normally get the guts of a year out of it before they find out.



  • #4700
    OmegaGene
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,349 ✭✭✭✭OmegaGene


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124025024#Comment_124025024

    I didn’t expect that to work, I assumed once it was flagged that was it it’s all over

    The internet isn’t for everyone



  • #4701
    DXR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 179 ✭✭DXR


    Interesting, just wondering if anyone using the apple method got any such emails?

    I'm thinking it's just a generic "your card doesn't match the country" or some other method they're using.



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  • #4702
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,168 ✭✭✭Soarer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124025176#Comment_124025176

    It’s worked so far anyway.

    Maybe they’re happy to be getting the few bob, but they have to be seen to do something? Dunno.



  • #4703
    Soarer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 8,168 ✭✭✭Soarer


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124025832#Comment_124025832

    They definitely kick you out. But they’ve let back in so far anyway.



  • #4704
    Roberto_gas
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,831 ✭✭✭Roberto_gas


    Back now after resubscribing..see u all next year



  • #4705
    FootballFriend11
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭FootballFriend11


    Hey! Has anyone come across the can't verify country error when using the Turkey iTunes method?

    I followed the instructions the only thing Im thinking is the email I used is the same Google email that was resident in Argentina the past 5 years. I deleted the payment method on that account so I think it's recognised as Ireland now when I go to renew YouTube premium off Android.

    On iPhone then when I used the download video or just get youtube premium methods it cannot verify country. I have not previously had a YouTube sub on Apple app store so can't renew it that way either.

    Wondering if anyone else has come across the issue or is the only way around a new email address at this point, or joining a family?



  • #4706
    masterboy123
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,214 ✭✭✭masterboy123


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/124025024#Comment_124025024

    Thanks for this info. I am curious if it will work for me. So i have to wait until the current billing cycling is over??

    "You can continue to enjoy all your YouTube Premium benefits through the end of your current billing cycle, Dec 27, 2025. If you would like to continue your subscription from your current location, you are welcome to sign up for YouTube Premium again"



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