I am relocating to another country. I have purchased content on my iPhone and Mac. What happens to my purchased music, TV and paid apps when/if I switch to another app store/region?
I have read elsewhere that I might need to set up another apple ID in the new country.
iPhone SE, iOS 11.4.1, null
Change your Apple ID country or region - https://support.apple.com/HT201389
"You can redownload your past purchases before you change your country or region, and you might be able to redownload many of them after you make the change." Note it does not say "all", and this may also mean any subscription services you use may no longer work (e.g., Apple Music).
Change your Apple ID country or region - https://support.apple.com/HT201389
"You can redownload your past purchases before you change your country or region, and you might be able to redownload many of them after you make the change." Note it does not say "all", and this may also mean any subscription services you use may no longer work (e.g., Apple Music).
You should be able to use the apps after you switch regions. You should be able to update them as long as the app is available in the new region and the version of the app is the same as the one you previously purchased.
Thanks so much for your help. Seems that most of my favorite apps are on the new store. I'll build up my courage and switch stores.
You are welcome.
Content you’ve downloaded will remain as is. Put copies of it on an external drive.
If you need to redownload music and videos in the new country, you’ll be charged again, or may find they’re unavailable.
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Thanks. That helps. Does that apply to my paid apps as well?
If they're available on the new store/region, can I keep using them and updating them? Or are they linked to the store I purchased them from? Which means I would have to re-download, purchase again, and may not be able to restore their data. Sorry for all the questions, I'm not very tech savvy!
what happens to apps when you switch app stores/regions
