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iPhone thinks I am in Sweden

I am in the uk with a uk sim but I cannot download uk apps ie bbc iPlayer. Phones region is on uk I have done a region reset. It still will not let me download popular uk apps.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 22, 2022 2:01 AM

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Posted on May 23, 2022 8:33 AM

Hi pg2222,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


Is your Apple ID actually for Sweden? Check this page to see where to change it as well as the requirements to do so: Change your Apple ID country or region.


"Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to change your region


  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
  3. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in.
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Tap Change Country or Region.
  6. Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.
  7. Tap Agree in the upper-right corner, then tap Agree again to confirm.
  8. Select a payment method and enter your new payment information and billing address, then tap Next. You must enter a valid payment method for your new country or region.* Learn more about how to change or remove your Apple ID payment information. "


Have a fantastic day!


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May 23, 2022 8:33 AM in response to pg2222

Hi pg2222,


Thanks for coming to Apple Support Communities for help today.


Is your Apple ID actually for Sweden? Check this page to see where to change it as well as the requirements to do so: Change your Apple ID country or region.


"Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to change your region


  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
  3. Tap View Account. You might be asked to sign in.
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Tap Change Country or Region.
  6. Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.
  7. Tap Agree in the upper-right corner, then tap Agree again to confirm.
  8. Select a payment method and enter your new payment information and billing address, then tap Next. You must enter a valid payment method for your new country or region.* Learn more about how to change or remove your Apple ID payment information. "


Have a fantastic day!


iPhone thinks I am in Sweden

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