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Changing region on my iphone

I live in Japan, but my iphone has the North American regional lock on it. So I cannot download certain Japanese apps. Is there a way I can change the region on my phone to Japan? I am concerned I will lose all of the data on my phone if I change regions.


Thank you for your time.

iPhone 8, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 5, 2021 12:57 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2021 12:58 AM

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. ... 
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Tap Change Country or Region.
  6. Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.

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Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support

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Nov 5, 2021 12:58 AM in response to cjdupre

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. ... 
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Tap Change Country or Region.
  6. Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.

More items...•


Change your Apple ID country or region - Apple Support

Changing region on my iphone

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