Is there some simple workaround that doesn't involve switching countries 2x yr and losing subscriptions etc several times a year? Apple - its crazy that non-media (ie no copyright infringement) apps are restricted from iOS users that frequently travel, or have multiple homes.
iPhone 12 Pro
Create a separate Apple ID for each country.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
Create a separate Apple ID for each country.
M1 Mac mini, macOS 12.5; Watch, series 5 GPS/cellular, watchOS 8.7; iPad Pro 2nd Gen, iPadOS 15.6; iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15.6; TV 4th Gen, tvOS 15.6; HomePods, audioOS 15.5.1 and Airport Express w/ Airplay 2
Hi domg22,
Thanks for posting in Apple Communities.
Because not all apps and subscriptions are available in all countries, it is necessary to switch your location for Apple ID to match your physical location.
Change your Apple ID country or region
Regards.
domg22 wrote:
Is there some simple workaround that doesn't involve switching countries 2x yr and losing subscriptions etc several times a year? Apple - its crazy that non-media (ie no copyright infringement) apps are restricted from iOS users that frequently travel, or have multiple homes.
Apps are copyrighted as well. Also, some apps are not allowed in certain countries due to local laws.
Hi, many thanks for that suggestions. So, I have created a second Apple ID with a different country set. That works great for downloading local apps that I need. However, I now can’t access my previous iCloud email, which is my primary contact email. Is there some way to have that linked into my second Apple ID? Or is the case that I just download the necessary apps with my second Apple ID and then switch back to my first Apple ID to continue accessing my primary iCloud email?
It has been almost 15 years since I had to do this. I think you need to do the last thing that you suggest.
I have recently started living in two countries (homes), spending 1/2yr in each. I need apps from both countries.
