Change country in the App Store - Here's how

If an app is no longer available in the German app store, it is worth changing the country setting: if you change the country, you may still be able to get the app. We show you how it works on iPhone and iPad.

How to change country in the app store

1. Open the app store and select the "Highlights".
2. Scroll to the very bottom. There you can select your account: "Apple ID: xyz".
3. In addition to the payment details, you will also find "Country / Region", which you can change as you wish.

Switch to the US app store

However, your German Apple ID will not take you to the American app store. Because Apple requires an American credit card for this. But this is how it works anyway:

1. Open the app store and switch to the American version. So far you can not buy anything here, you have to register again.
2. In addition to a new Apple ID, you also have to enter "City", "State" and "Zip Code", which will, however, be checked. You can easily find suitable data via "Google Maps".
3. It's also important that you choose a state that doesn't charge tax on online purchases - for example Delaware.
4. Now you can also use the numerous free offers of the American app store and download content such as films and series clips.

More tips for iPhone, iPad and iOS: The CHIP special issue

There is more worth knowing and lots of tricks for iOS devices in the CHIP kiosk in our extensive special issue. On 148 pages special you will find everything about iOS 8, Apple Pay, Health, iMessage, photo library and other Apple services.

• In the CHIP Kiosk you will find the iPhone Guide either as a booklet or as a PDF for immediate download and quick start.
• In addition to tips on how to configure the iPhone correctly, we show you how to search safely with DuckDuckGo or shop on iTunes without a credit card.