It is a misconception that a Virtual Private Network (VPN) can alter the country associated with an Android device and its Play Store account. While VPNs do offer a layer of security and privacy when browsing the internet, they are not capable of changing the Play Store country connected to an Android device. The Play Store country is determined by the registered location of the device’s SIM card, and so even with a VPN enabled, the Play Store will remain in the same country as the device’s SIM card. Moreover, certain VPN services are even blocked by the Play Store, meaning the user is unable to switch countries in the Play Store.
The only way to modify the Play Store country associated with an Android device is to change the registered location of the device’s SIM card. This can be done by either moving the SIM card to a different country or buying a new SIM card in the desired country. When the registered location of the device’s SIM card is changed, the Play Store will automatically reflect the new country, allowing the user to access apps, games, and other content that is available in the new country.
It is important to note that switching the Play Store country may result in unintended consequences. Some apps and games may not be accessible in the new country, or the user may have to restart in games that are linked to their account. Additionally, the user may have to pay for the same apps and games again if they are not available in the new Play Store country.
To summarize, a VPN can offer security and privacy when accessing the internet, but cannot change the Play Store country associated with an Android device. The only way to change the Play Store country is to modify the registered location of the device’s SIM card. This will give the user access to apps, games, and other content that is available in the new country, though they may be required to pay for the same apps and games again if they are not available in the new Play Store country.