Apple provides access to its services and stores in a number of countries, but the list, as well as the amount of content in each country is different. In Russia, Ukraine and other CIS countries, you are free to buy apps, movies and music, use most of Apple services, but not all. In shtatovskih Apple ID still has advantages over regional. In this article we will look at them and tell you how to make free US account and use your Apple's device-to the maximum.
Why the need for US Apple ID
Of course, the main advantage shtatovskih account is access to the US App Store, which applications and games to appear before, and range wider, including exclusives not available in our country. In addition there are iTunes Radio and other music services like Spotify, Rdio, not operating in the territory of the Russian Federation (the restriction can be bypassed via a proxy, but without the application you can not do, and they are only in the US App Store). Also here include the possibility of free install paid apps for iPhone, iPad and Mac via service FreeMyApps, working only with the US App Store.
As for the purchase of another digital content - such as music and movies - that shtatovskih Apple ID will be worse, because prices there higher than in the same Russia. Keep this in mind when buying content the iTunes Store.
How to register the US Apple ID
At registration, in fact, there is nothing complicated and it can easily be done both with the computer and directly from the iOS-devices. What a way to be more comfortable to you - take your pick, we'll talk about both.
Joined Apple ID from your computer
Open iTunes and go out of your existing account if you have one.
Select the category "Applications" section and go to App Store. Now scroll down to the very end, and click on the check box.
Specify the US region. He carefully set right before your eyes.
We look to the sidebar on the right and find there any free app. Take for example YouTube.
On the page of the application click the Get button.
In the pop-up window with a login and password, select the option "Create Apple ID».
The screen prompt click Continue.
Next, accept the license agreement by checking and clicking Agree.
Now you need to enter the necessary data:
- Email - it is better not to use Russian domains, and choose, for example, Gmail.
- Password - a capital letter and numbers are now not enough, do not forget to put in your password, some special character.
- Security Info - Choose security questions and indicate their answers (this is important, in the future they will be used for password recovery).
- Date of birth - date of birth (better specify their own, not to forget, it is also used for password recovery).
Remove the checkmark from the mailing list if they do not want and click the Continue button.
We specify the method of payment, in this case, select None.
Now you need to specify your name and surname, as well as the real US address and telephone number. I recommend to choose Florida because there is no tax on the purchase in the App Store (in some other states, there is one).
The easiest way to use the address of a public institution or a hotel, which is easily found through Google Maps. We need:
- Street - a street with the chosen building, see. screenshot.
- City - city, in my example, Orlando.
- State - state, I have FL - Florida.
- Zip Code - code for Florida - 32830.
- Area code - city code for Orlando - 321.
- Phone - the phone number (we only need the last 7 digits).
It only remains to verify the data and click Create Apple ID button.
If everything is entered correctly, you will see a verification screen that changes after confirmation of your email.
Check the box that indicates the registration, it should receive an email from Apple with reference to the account activation. We pass through it.
Enter the Apple ID, using your username and password.
All your email is verified. Accepting congratulations, you now have the US Apple ID!
Joined Apple ID with iOS-devices
Apple ID to start using iOS-devices as easily as from a computer. All steps are completely similar.
Open the App Store and get out of your existing account. In the "Selection" leaf through to the bottom and clicking the login, select "Exit."
Now go to the Search tab. We find any free app. Again, I'll use YouTube.
Click the Get button. In the pop-up menu choose "Create Apple ID».
Now you need to select the country. A check mark will already be on the United States. Accept the license agreement by clicking Agree.
Enter your login information:
- Email - it is better not to use Russian domains, and choose, for example Gmail.
- Password - a capital letter and numbers are now not enough, do not forget to put in your password, some special character.
- Security Info - Choose security questions and indicate their answers (this is important, in the future they will be used for password recovery).
Now you need to specify the date of birth. Better to put its own, lest we forget, because it is also used for password recovery. Under Billing information, select a payment method None and click Next.
Shtatovskih introduce a real address and phone number. We use Google Maps and find any hotel better in Florida, because in this state there is no tax on purchases in the App Store. We need the following information:
- Street - a street with the selected building.
- City - city, in my example, Orlando.
- State - state, I have FL - Florida.
- Zip Code - code for Florida - 32830.
- Area code - city code for Orlando - 321.
- Phone - the phone number (note that there need 10 digits)
Then you will find yourself on the verification screen. Now check the email and click on a link from the Apple letter to verify the email. That's all. Will begin downloading our application, which means that the successful establishment of Apple ID. Congratulations!
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