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Unable to change Apple Account country/region from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan

My Apple Account region is set to Saudi Arabia, and I want to change it to Pakistan. The Country/Region screen says I must cancel my Apple TV subscription, but tapping Apple TV in Settings opens the app instead of subscription details. My iCloud+ 50 GB subscription has already been cancelled and ended on 17 October. Please help me identify and remove the subscription restriction so I can change my region.




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Original Title: Change my region

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khuram210 wrote:
The Country/Region screen says I must cancel my Apple TV subscription, but tapping Apple TV in Settings opens the app instead of subscription details.

Do this at Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions.

This support article explains how to cancel a subscription from Apple on various kinds of hardware and online ➔ Cancel a subscription from Apple - Apple Support Use the drag-down menu to choose the kind of equipment you have.


Click on this link to see how to cancel Apple TV+ on the web ➔ How to cancel Apple TV - Apple Support


General tips for changing country can be found here --> Change your Apple Account country or region - Apple Support


Thank you for reaching out. 🤗


There are many parameters that need to be taken before changing regions because currency valuation is not the same across various regions.


If you are changing regions:

  • Spend any remaining Apple Account balance: You can spend your remaining balance on the App Store, other Apple services or in some countries and regions, Apple products and accessories. If you’re not sure if you have a balance, check your Apple Account balance.
  • Clear a low Apple Account balance: If your balance is less than the cost of a single item in the App Store or other Apple services, learn how to clear your balance.
  • Cancel subscriptions that block a country or region change: Cancel any subscriptions that block a country or region change, then wait until the end of the subscription period. 
  • Wait for pending activity to clear: Wait for any memberships, pre-orders, movie rentals or Season Passes to complete. You can cancel a pre-order. Also wait for any pending refunds from Apple to process.
  • Check your Family Sharing status: If you’re a part of a Family Sharing group, you might not be able to change your country or region. Learn how to leave a Family Sharing group.
  • Have a valid payment method ready: You might need to enter a valid payment method for your new country or region. If you don’t want to enter a payment method, wait until you're physically in your new country or region. Then create a new Apple Account.
  • Redownload your content: Some types of content might not be available in your new country or region. Redownload your apps, music, movies, TV shows and books on any devices that you might use to play or read them in the future.
  • If you need to empty your balance: Contact Apple Support to request a reset of your account balance to zero.


For full details, learn how to → Change Regions for step-by-step instructions.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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