Do I need to wait until my iTunes expires to change my iPhone region?

Do i need to wait until my iTunes to expired so i can change my iphone region!!?


i just cancel everything as the phone asked, and then still the subscription of the iTunes expired in few weeks!


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iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 16, 2023 12:27 PM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2023 12:42 PM

If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here ->  Change your Apple ID country or region

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)

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What to do before you change your country or region


1.

You need to ZERO your Apple Account balance, it is depending on the amount:

1.

If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your Apple Account balance: Get Support

 

2.

See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

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If you have Apple Account balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address. 


2.

👉 You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period


3.

Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.

You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.

You need to have a billing address in your new country.

 


Do i need to wait until my iTunes to expired so i can change my iphone region

Based on the info above, yes.

Get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jun 16, 2023 12:42 PM in response to Ahmad_Dabbous

If you change Country or Region, you must comply with all regulations described here ->  Change your Apple ID country or region

Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support (KW)

⤵️

What to do before you change your country or region


1.

You need to ZERO your Apple Account balance, it is depending on the amount:

1.

If your balance is less than the cost of a single item, contact Apple Support directly, they will help you clear your Apple Account balance: Get Support

 

2.

See -> Check your Apple Account balance

Check your Apple ID balance – Apple Support (UK)

scroll to ⤵️

If you have Apple Account balance you can't use.

You can't redeem or return Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards or unused Apple Account balance for cash, except as required by law. If your jurisdiction allows the refund of redeemed gift balances, you can contact Apple Support to request a refund

When you contact Apple, include the following information:

•           Your Apple ID.

•           The refund amount.

•           Your current delivery address. 


2.

👉 You need to Cancel your subscriptions and wait until the end of the subscription period


3.

Make sure that you have a payment method for your new country or region. See what payment methods you can use.

You need to have a debit / credit card issued by a bank in your new country.

You need to have a billing address in your new country.

 


Do i need to wait until my iTunes to expired so i can change my iphone region

Based on the info above, yes.

Get support from Apple directly -> Get Support or call Apple in your region see -> Contact Apple for support and service


Jun 16, 2023 12:55 PM in response to Ahmad_Dabbous

Left to the system's programming, yes, you have to wait.


However, if you speak directly to Support, they may be able to help you by removing the remaining unexpired portion of the subscription from the account.


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Contact Apple for support and service – Apple Support (UK)


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