Key Highlights
- Google Play country settings are must for payment and other services
- Correct country settings are required to view apps of the same region
- Changing country settings is required if your relocate to a new location
If you own a smartphone that is powered by Android OS, you get access to a wide range of Google services and tools. One of the primary reasons for the Android phone’s popularity amongst consumers is the option to download a variety of third-party apps from the Play Store. Be it games, OTT apps, health, and lifestyle, Google Play Store is the hub to download and install such required apps.
When you set up any Android smartphone, you get the option to set the country and language. Once you setup the designated country and language settings, the apps will be shown depending on the region on the Play Store. Just for reference, Google Play country settings remain the same even if you move to a new country.
Google always advises its users to change the Google Play country settings if they are relocating to a new country. This will keep any issues related to payment apps at bay. Only after the country settings have been changed, one will be able to use the apps including payment and others. If you wish to change the country settings of your location then the following are the steps you need to follow:
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How To Change Google Play Country Settings Manually
Step 1: Launch Google Play Store application on your Android handsets
Step 2: Tap the profile option that is located on the top right corner
Step 3: Click on the Settings menu
Step 4: Select the “General” option
Step 5: Now, tap on the Account and device preferences
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Step 6: Click on the Country and profiles menu
Step 7: You will now need to select the country settings that you wish to add to your Google account
Step 8: Complete the on-screen instructions. This will let you add a payment method for the required country.
Step 9: It could take up to 48 hours for the country settings to update on your Google Play account
It is worth mentioning that once the country has been added to your Google Play settings, you can easily toggle between the options when you revisit the countries. Also, only once in a year, a country can be added to the Google Play Settings.
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