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Google Assistant is NOT available in my country (Philippines). I need the app badly but it doesn't appear on the App Store. I've read articles like changing app store country/region to US for this app to be available. is it safe? or apple will block my device? thank you for your answers.
I am using iPhone 7 plus
iOS 11.3.1
You need payment in the country of the Store you wish to use. So if you have a US credit card with a US billing street address, yes, you can change regions and buy from the USA App Store. Otherwise, even if you change regions, you will not be able to actually purchase anything from the USA store.
There is nothing illegal about using another country’s App Store. But since payment must be made with a local method of payment, you cannot do so if you don’t have an address and payment method for the country you wish to use.
You need payment in the country of the Store you wish to use. So if you have a US credit card with a US billing street address, yes, you can change regions and buy from the USA App Store. Otherwise, even if you change regions, you will not be able to actually purchase anything from the USA store.
There is nothing illegal about using another country’s App Store. But since payment must be made with a local method of payment, you cannot do so if you don’t have an address and payment method for the country you wish to use.
It is illegal to download an app not offered in your country.
It's not recommended to do so. Best you ask the app developer to offer the app in your country.
Apple do have your IP address when you download.
There are no paid apps I wish to purchase, only Google assistant. Can i choose the 'None' option since I dont have any credit card?
I believe you will still be required to enter a street address in the country of the store you wish to use. All you can do is try if you can switch and see if it lets you.
Is there another app that is similar that you can use? If you cannot get it how do you know you need it badly?
Is it safe to change my Country/Region?
