Google Play store shows content for wrong country - Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I am not sure if this is the correct section to post this query.
I am in India. I tried to order the Google Nexus 4 from the Google Play Store using my office machine, which connects to the net using a US proxy. However, I cancelled my order later. Now the Play Store on my current phone shows all US content and I am forbidden from installing India only apps. The country in my Google Account still shows India and so does my address in Google Wallet (I had deleted the US addresses that I had obtained from a package forwarding service). Please help me get this resolved.
Thanks

even i have the same problem...

reset the app settings ?

DeathMetal-XXVII said:
Hi,
I am not sure if this is the correct section to post this query.
I am in India. I tried to order the Google Nexus 4 from the Google Play Store using my office machine, which connects to the net using a US proxy. However, I cancelled my order later. Now the Play Store on my current phone shows all US content and I am forbidden from installing India only apps. The country in my Google Account still shows India and so does my address in Google Wallet (I had deleted the US addresses that I had obtained from a package forwarding service). Please help me get this resolved.
Thanks
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From Google :
Thanks for contacting us about country support for Google Play. We use the billing address of your default payment instrument in Google Wallet to help determine your home country for accessing the Play Store. Our collection of content can vary by country, so your view of the Play Store may differ from what others are seeing when you travel outside of the country listed on your default payment method's billing address.
Please note that you must have a valid payment method with a billing address located inside a country in order to access that country's Play Store.
If you're having issues viewing your intended country's Play Store and would like to change your default payment method or update an existing billing address in Google Wallet, please use the following steps:
1) Sign into your Google Wallet account to manage your payment methods (https://wallet.google.com/manage/paymentMethods)
2) Add a new card or change your default payment instrument to one with a billing address located inside your desired country
3) Open the Play Store and navigate to any item available for download
4) Click to begin a download until you reach the "Accept and buy" screen (no need to complete the purchase)
5) Close the Play Store and clear data for the Google Play Store application (Settings > Apps > Google Play Store > Clear Data) or clear your browser cache
6) Re-open the Play Store. You should now see the Play Store that matches your default payment instrument's billing country.
If you haven't yet added a payment method to your account for the first time, please add a card directly from the Play Store with a billing address that matches your intended country location. Then, follow steps 3 through 6 to show your intended country's Play Store.
If you believe that you're experiencing a different location-related issue, please first verify if the country of your primary payment method matches your intended country. If the countries match, please provide any screenshots and additional details that might help me resolve your issue.
We appreciate your feedback as we continue bringing more content to Google Play. Thank you for reaching out!
This worked for me, however on my second device I had to wipe Play store data/cache then re-accept T&C's

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First of all i did not found an apropiate sub forum to start my thread, so really sorry if this is a wrong forum. I owned galaxy nexus so I thought this would be a good sub forum
Now let's come to the main issue.
Recently an anti islamic movie was upload to Youtube. Which creates alot of tension in the 3rd world.... Pakistan's government block the website across the Pakistan to protest against the video. And YouTube will remained close till the removal of that video (which ain't gonna happen like this).
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Give me a good suggestion. Any work around, any good proxy please.
Any modified Google play store.
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Google "droidvpn" download the app and install it. Get registered on its official website to get a username and passwork. Then install the app on your device, enter the username and password. After the app connects, u'll be able to access Google Play.
PS: Your Device Must Be Rooted!
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Google "droidvpn" download the app and install it. Get registered on its official website to get a username and passwork. Then install the app on your device, enter the username and password. After the app connects, u'll be able to access Google Play.
PS: Your Device Must Be Rooted!
Hit Thanx If It Helps!!!!!!!
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Hi i Solve this issue, check my new thread.
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BYpass/Unblock Youtube and all Google services in Pakistan
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Everyone know that youtube and some Google services like Google play, Google drive, Google Analytic and some other services block in pakistan but don't be worry i have a solution for all. Check out this site. Creativepaki.com and visit
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I'm a Canadian in the US for the next few days and would like to sign up for the Google Play Music service. However, despite logging into my account from a US IP address, I still get the error message that this service is not yet avaiable in my country or territory.
A lot of sites state it's easy to sign up once you log in from a US IP using a vpn or proxy in Canada, but I'm in the US and still having trouble.
Could someone help me sort this out? These same sites also claim that once you've signed up, you can access the service in Canada.
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What am I missing?
Thanks in advance!
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https://www.tunnelbear.com/
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Do you have any payment method set in Google Wallet? Google Play determines your location by checking your payment method records, if I am not wrong. I mean, Google finds your location by using your billing address.
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