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How To Change Your Apple App Store Country

If you are moving to another country and you own an iPhone, you need to remember to change your Apple App Store country. Once you change your billing address and payment method, there are things that you need to keep on top of. Your existing installed apps may not be available in your new country. Your subscriptions and credit balance will be affected, and you may also pay more due to the new currency. Here's how to switch over and the checklist of things you need to remember.

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If you want to change your App Store country, go to your iCloud settings on your iOS device. Go to Media & Purchases > View Account > Country & Region. Change the country, then tap Agree. On a MacBook, open the Music app, then go to Account > Account Settings > Change Country or Region.

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What you should know before changing your Apple App Store country

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Before changing your App Store country, there are some things you need to consider first.

If you are in a Family Sharing plan, and you live in another country than the other members of the plan, then changing your App Store country will not be possible.

Some apps are restricted to certain countries or geographical regions. This means that if you switch App Store countries, those apps could stop working, disappear entirely from your device, or at the very least, will stop receiving future updates. This also applies to books, music, TV shows, and music.

You need to cancel all of your active paid subscriptions and wait until the subscription period is over. All memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals, or Season Passes must also be finished first, and all pending store credit refunds must be processed.

Changing to another country will most likely mean switching to another currency, which could mean a higher price than you are used to paying. On the flip side, you may end up paying less if you're lucky.

For the country you are switching to, you need to enter a valid billing address and a valid form of payment based in that country. Foreign payment methods will likely not be accepted. One workaround is to pay with a PayPal balance. The PayPal account could be registered in a different country, and Apple will likely not notice.

You will lose any remaining credit balance on your iCloud account. Therefore, ensure you use it up before switching countries.

How to change your Apple App Store country

We will cover how to do this on both an iOS device and a MacBook. For the iOS device, we will show an iPhone, but obviously, it's the same on an iPad.

iOS

Go to Settings and tap on your name at the top of the screen.

Tap Media & Purchases. This will pop up a menu at the bottom of the screen. Select View Account. You will be asked to log in.

Now select Country/Region. If you have any currently running subscriptions, it will tell you to end them first. Then select the country you wish to switch to.

Pretend to read the Terms & Conditions, then tap Agree.

Enter your new billing address and payment method. Save your changes and exit.

MacBook

If you would prefer to do this on the MacBook, then open the Music app. Then go to Account > Account Settings. You will be asked to log into your Apple ID.

Under Account Information, click Change Country or Region.

The rest is then the same as the iOS method. Cancel any active subscriptions, change the country, accept the terms and conditions, and add your new address and billing method.

FAQs Why can't I change my Apple App Store country?

If you are part of a Family Sharing plan, you may not have permission to change anything yourself. The plan owner needs to do it. Or if you are in a Family Sharing plan, and the others are in a different country than you, that can also stop you from changing anything.

Do I need to change the Apple App Store country on all my devices?

No, you only need to change it on one. Assuming all of the devices are logged into the same iCloud account, the App Store change will be immediately synced over.

Can I have an Apple ID in two Apple App Store countries?

Yes, but each account must have a billing address and payment method for that country. You must also log in and out to access each account (you can't be logged into both simultaneously.) App updates will also not download and install until you log into the account.

If I change my Apple App Store country, will any of my apps disappear if they're not available in that country?

No, they will remain there. However, to get any future updates, you will need to set up a second account in the country you downloaded the app.

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How To Change The Default Apps On Your Android Phone

The pre-installed default apps on your phone are meant to perform basic functions–like opening an internet link, placing a call, or sending a text. On Android, you can change the default apps around, if you prefer a third-party alternative to Google's original choices.

It's not difficult to do, and it gives you a mobile experience that's more tailored to your needs and tastes. If you want to return to the original settings, that's straightforward too, so don't worry about breaking your phone by switching things up.

What's a default app anyway?

Default apps are more commonly talked about when it comes to the Windows and macOS operating systems. Double-click on a PDF on your desktop, for example, and what's the program that appears? Whatever it is, that's the default app for PDFs. Other file types, from JPEGs to MP3s, will have their own default apps associated with them.

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This matters if you want to be as productive as possible at your desk: If you're working with documents, you want them to be opening up in your word processor of choice. Double-clicking on a file and having it open in the right program is a speedier, more intuitive way of working than launching the program first, and then having to hunt through menus and folders to find the file you need.

Android gives you plenty of choice over default apps. Screenshot: Android

It's the same on Android. You're probably not working with the same variety of files in the same way, but the principle still applies: Whether you're following a web link from an email, or opening up an image from a group chat, you're going to want to have your preferred app handle the request for you.

This is a feature that Android gives you more control over than iOS: On an iPhone, you can change the default web browser and email app, but that's it (you always have to use FaceTime as the default way of making video calls, for example). On Android, you can switch up more default apps, and even the whole look of the home screens.

How to set defaults on Android

Some default apps (like Chrome for web links) are configured right out of the box on Android, while others are set the first time you need them. So if you open a document, you'll be asked which app you want to use to handle it, and that choice is then remembered by Android for the future.

To change these default apps at any time: 

Open up Settings and choose Apps

Then look for the default apps option—it's labeled Default apps on Pixel phones, and Choose default apps on Samsung Galaxy phones. This takes you to a list of all the default app associations currently in place on your phone.

Tap on any of the entries to make changes. 

Choose an app type to pick a default. Screenshot: Android

To change the app that handles text messages, for instance, select SMS app and then your preferred app. The options list will only include apps currently installed on your phone that are able to handle the file or action in question—so there's no danger of you choosing an incompatible app.

Switching web browsers is something that you might want to do on your Android device, if you've got several of them installed: Tap Browser app and make your choice from the list. Any web links that you follow from instant message chats or emails will then open in the browser you've picked.

One of the defaults you can change is the browser. Screenshot: Android

Some of these options come with different settings attached to them. Pick Digital assistant app, for example, and you can configure how the assistant app works, as well as choosing your favorite (maybe you want Amazon Alexa to pop up whenever you need help, rather than Google Assistant).

The Home app, by the way, is the app that manages your home screen and pops up whenever you 'go home' on your phone. This is useful if you want to switch to a third-party launcher to really change up the interface of Android—if you're completely new to the idea of home screen launchers on Android, we've written about Android home screen customizations too.

Xbox App Not Opening Or Working On Windows 11/10

If the Xbox app is not opening or working properly on your Windows 11/10 PC, then this post is sure to help you. Several users have reported experiencing issues with the Xbox app on their computers. As per some users, the Xbox app just won't launch, while many users said that the app is not working as it should. Users are having trouble while launching a game or using a specific function in the app.

Now, a lot of factors can be responsible for why you can't open your Xbox app on Windows 11/10. It can happen if your Windows OS or the Xbox app is outdated. Also, if there is some corrupted data in the app, it might cause issues in opening the app or interrupt Xbox's working. Besides that, incorrect date & time settings, issues with Xbox services, corrupted Store cache, Xbox server issues, etc., can also lead to this problem.

If you are also experiencing the same problem where the Xbox app is not launching or performing correctly, this guide will help you out. You can use the mentioned fixes and troubleshoot issues related to the working of your Xbox app.

Here are the methods you can use if the Xbox app is not opening or working on your Windows 11/10 PC:

Check if Xbox servers are down.

Set the correct date & time on your PC.

Change your region.

Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter.

Update Windows to its latest build.

Restart Xbox Gaming Services.

Clear Microsoft Store Cache.

Turn off your VPN.

Update the Xbox app.

Repair or Reset your Xbox app.

1] Check if Xbox servers are down First of all, check the server status of Xbox services and make sure the services are not down. Just open the Xbox Status page in your web browser and see whether or not all Xbox services are up and running. If Xbox is facing an outage or there is some maintenance work going on, the Xbox app or its certain features won't work properly on your PC. Hence, ensure that the Xbox services are not down at the moment. However, if there is no server issue at the end of Xbox, move on to the next fix to resolve the issue. 2] Set the correct date & time on your PC This problem can occur if you have set an incorrect date and time on your system. As we know, the wrong time settings trigger various issues with default apps like Xbox. Hence, you must ensure that the correct date and time are set on your computer. Here are the steps to do that: First, press Win+I to launch the Settings app and navigate to the Time & language tab. After that, tap on the Date & time option present on the right-side panel. Next, you will see two options called Set time automatically and Set time zone automatically; enable the toggles associated with these options. Now, try opening the Xbox app and see if the problem is resolved or not. If you have set the correct date and time but the problem is still the same, move on to the next fix. See: Xbox Game bar is not working or opening in Windows 11/10. 3] Change your region Try changing your region and then check if you can launch the Xbox app properly or not. Some affected users were able to run the app properly after changing their regions. Hence, you can try doing the same and see if it works. Follow the below steps to change your region on Windows 11/10: First, open the Settings app and click on the Time & language tab. Now, tap on the Language & region option, and from the Country or region drop-down options, choose a different region than the current one. After that, open Xbox and see if it works fine or not. 4] Run the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter In many cases, Windows inbuilt troubleshooters help in getting rid of various issues on your PC. You can try running the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter to fix the problems associated with the Xbox app. Here are the steps to do that: Firstly, launch the Settings app and click on the System > Troubleshoot option. Now, press the Other troubleshooters option and locate the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter under the Others section. After that, click on the Run button available for the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter. It will address the issues related to Microsoft Store and its apps, and then apply a suitable fix to resolve the issues. Once done, open the Xbox app and check if it launches and works correctly or not. If the Windows Store Apps troubleshooter fails to resolve the problem, there must be some underlying reason for the issue at hand. So, you can apply some other fix to resolve it. Read: Fix Xbox Live error 121010 while playing Microsoft Solitaire Collection. 5] Update Windows to its latest build If you want to avoid issues with your Microsoft Store apps and other software, it is recommended to keep your OS up-to-date. Microsoft keeps launching new Windows updates to fix existing issues, improve application stability, and enhance the overall performance of your computer. So, install all pending Windows updates by launching Settings, navigating to Windows Updates, and pressing the Check for updates button. Once Windows is updated, you should not face this issue. If you do, move on to the next fix. 6] Restart Xbox Gaming Services The Xbox Gaming Services on your system might be stuck in a limbo state which is why the Xbox might not be working properly. Hence, it is recommended to restart the Services related to Xbox and then check if the problem is resolved. Here are steps to do that: First, type "Services" in the Start menu search box and then click on the Services app. In the Services window, locate Gaming Services, right-click on it, and select the Restart option. Next, right-click on Gaming Services and press the Properties option. After that, in the Properties window, set the Startup type option to Automatic. Now, repeat steps (2), (3), and (4) for Xbox Accessory Management, Xbox Live Auth Manager, and other Xbox-related services. Finally, you can try launching the Xbox app and see if it works correctly or not. See: Fix Xbox app Error code 0x80040154 on Windows 7] Clear Microsoft Store Cache The "Xbox app not opening or working" problem could very well be facilitated due to a corrupted Microsoft Store cache. Hence, if the scenario is applicable, reset the Microsoft Store cache and check if the problem is gone or not. To clear the Microsoft Store cache, you can follow the below steps: First, type WSReset in the Start menu search box. Now, click on the WSReset command to run it. It will then clear all the cache associated with Microsoft Store. You can now try launching the Xbox app and check if it works fine or not. 8] Turn off your VPN If you are using a VPN to run some region-restricted Xbox services like PC Game Pass, Cloud gaming, etc., it is possible the app might not open or run properly. Hence, you will be required to disable VPN to fix the problem. Do that and see if the issue is resolved. Read: Xbox app not downloading or installing on Windows PC 9] Update the Xbox app In case your Xbox app is outdated, you are likely to experience performance issues with the app. With new updates, previous bugs and issues are fixed, and new functionalities are added to the app. Hence. Update your app right away and then check if the problem is fixed or not. You can update the Xbox app like any other Microsoft Store app. Open your Microsoft Store and go to the Library tab from the left-side pane. Now, click on the Get updates button and let Microsoft Store update all your outdated Store apps. Once done, you can try opening the Xbox app and see if the problem is resolved. Read: Xbox App sign-in error (0x409) 0x80070422 on Windows PC. 10] Repair or Reset your Xbox app If the above solutions didn't work, it is possible that there is some corruption in the app which is why it is not opening or working. Hence, if the scenario is applicable, you can repair or reset the Xbox app and then launch it to check if the issues are resolved or not. You can follow the below steps to do that: First, launch the Settings app using the Win+I key combination and move to the Apps tab. After that, click on the Installed apps option, scroll down to the Xbox app, and tap on the three-dot menu button linked with it. Now, select Advanced options and on the next page, navigate to the Reset section. Next, press the Repair button and let Windows repair the Xbox app. When done, restart your computer and try opening the Xbox app to see if the problem is resolved or not. If it does not help, use the Reset option. See: Fix Xbox app slow download speeds in Windows Does Xbox app work on Windows 11? Yes, the Xbox app works on the latest Windows 11 and comes preinstalled in it. This app converts your computer into Xbox One console and lets you play your games effortlessly. It lets you download or purchase the games available for Xbox One consoles on your PC and play them without a console. In case the app is missing from your computer, you can install it from Microsoft Store. How do you fix This app cannot be opened in Windows 11? To fix the "This app can't open" error on Windows 11, make sure that the problematic app is not blocked on your computer using Group Policy and Registry Editor. Apart from that, enable User Account Control (UAC), run Windows Store Apps Troubleshooter, reset your app, clear Microsoft Store Cache, perform SFC and DISM scans, or reinstall the app to fix the error. If nothing fixes this error for you, consider resetting your PC. Now read: Fix Error Code 0x80242020 in Microsoft Store or Xbox App.

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