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Does Apple Family Sharing work across countries?

All members of a Family Sharing group must have an Apple ID set to the same country. You cannot join the Family Sharing group if the Apple IDs are set too different countries. Actual physical location is not important, but the Region / Country set for the Apple ID of each participant is.
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Can I do Family Sharing in different countries?

Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same Apple ID country or region. If a family member changes their Apple ID country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
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How do I change my country on Family Sharing on my iPhone?

The only way to fix this is to go into Child's iPod/iPhone, go to her account in Apple Music, iCloud, and iTunes Store and in one of those, you will be able to change the Country to UK. ALL member accounts, and the Payment Method account have to be set to the same Country.
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Can I use my Apple account overseas?

If you've already downloaded them to your device, you can still use any apps, music, movies, TV shows, books, and other iTunes or App Store purchases regardless of which country or account you purchased them from.
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Can I have 2 Apple IDs for 2 different countries?

You can have 2 Apple IDs, with each one set up for a different region. The only place you need to use the 2nd ID is in the App Store/iTunes. Then swap regions/IDs when required. When signed in with one ID, you won't be able to update apps purchased with the other ID.
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Will I lose my apps if I change country?

If you change your country, you won't be able to change it back for one year. When you change your country, you won't be able to use your Google Play balance that you have in your old country in your new country. You may lose access to some books, movies, TV shows, games, and apps.
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Does changing Apple ID region affect anything?

If you are changing the region in Settings->General->Language & Region ->Region, then nothing happens to your apps or data or any items on your iPhone. They remain just as you are. Note, that this will not affect the country or region used for iTunes & App Stores.
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Is My Apple ID linked to a country?

Tap on your name, then tap “iTunes & App Store”. Tap your Apple ID right at the top, then tap “View Apple ID”. You might be asked to sign in. Tap “Country/Region”.
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Is family share region locked?

Region locks still apply to family shared games. If your family isn't in the same region they won't be able to use it.
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How do I change my location on Family Sharing?

You can share your location in Settings or the Find My app, and you can stop sharing your location at any time.
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In iOS 16 or iPadOS 16 or later:
  1. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings.
  2. Tap Family.
  3. Tap Location Sharing.
  4. Under Share Your Location With, tap to choose which family members to share your location with.
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Why can't I change my Apple ID country?

If you can't change your country or region, make sure that you canceled your subscriptions and spent your store credit. Complete these steps before you try to change your country or region. If you're a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region.
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How do I connect with family abroad?

Utilize your social media platforms and group chats to share pictures, videos, and stories of your families day-to-day life so that it makes your friend and family feel like they are there with you. Remind others why you decided to take this opportunity to move abroad and share the adventure with them.
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Do all family members have to use the same Apple ID country or region to share purchased content?

Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same iTunes Store country or region. If a family member changes their iTunes Store country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
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What cannot be shared in Family Sharing?

What you can't share. Individual subscriptions to Apple Music, Apple One, and subscriptions and in-app purchases from non-participating apps. Student subscriptions, such as a student subscription to Apple Music. Consumable in-app purchases, such as coins or gems.
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Do you have to be in the same country for Family Sharing Apple?

Note: To share purchases, family members must be in the same Apple ID country or region. If a family member changes their Apple ID country or region, that person might lose access to other family members' purchases, and installed apps that were shared from other family members might not work.
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Can you be part of two families in Family Sharing?

Remember, you can only join one family at a time, and you can only switch to a different family group once per year. Not all content is eligible to be shared. Age varies by country or region.
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Why can't my family access Family Sharing?

Check your Family Sharing settings. Make sure that you're using the same Apple ID for Family Sharing and Media & Purchases. And make sure that purchase sharing is turned on. Then ask your family members to check their settings too.
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What happens to iCloud if I change country?

I see you have a question about changing country or region and your iCloud storage, and I'd like to help out. As long as you use the same Apple ID, you'll be able to keep the same information which is stored in iCloud. When you downgrade iCloud storage, your Information is not deleted.
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How many times can you change Apple region?

"You can only change the drive region code 5 more times."

As I read that, once you set the region code, there are five additional changes permitted.
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Can you have two Apple IDs on one iPhone?

How to Change Apple ID on iPhone or iPad. Not many people are aware of this, but it is possible to sign in and use multiple Apple IDs on an iPhone or iPad. You can log in and set up multiple Apple IDs on an iOS device from the Settings app, and use them for different purposes like contacts, email, notes, bookmarks, etc ...
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Will I lose my photos if I change my Apple ID?

The photos in your camera roll will not be removed, when you sign out of your AppleID. But you have to make sure, that you really have not been storing photos in iCloud.
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Can I change my Apple ID without losing everything?

If you no longer use the email address that's associated with your Apple ID, you can change it. You won't lose access to your contacts, purchases, or other account information.
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Will my apps be deleted if I change my Apple ID?

Can I change my Apple ID without losing my apps? While the data remains safe, it won't be the case with apps. Apps downloaded when signed into an Apple ID won't be transferred to another Apple ID. But if you simply edit your Apple ID, apps and purchases made via it will remain there itself.
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Should family members have separate Apple IDs?

Apple recommends that you do not share your Apple ID. Instead, set up Family Sharing so that each person uses their own Apple ID. This way, your family can share purchases, subscriptions, and more without sharing personal information like email, text messages, or passwords.
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