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I have recently started living in two countries (homes), spending 1/2yr in each. I need apps from both countries.

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.

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Posted on Aug 11, 2022 7:29 AM

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Posted on Aug 12, 2022 10:59 PM

Create a separate Apple ID for each country.


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Aug 12, 2022 2:33 PM in response to domg22

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.

Aug 14, 2022 2:55 AM in response to Dah•veed

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?

I have recently started living in two countries (homes), spending 1/2yr in each. I need apps from both countries.

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