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Why does Japan use email instead of SMS?

Joe Ford

Why does Japan use email instead of SMS?

Emails are “free”, insofar that the charges involved in sending them are part of your monthly data package. So, most people opt for email. LINE has the same convenience as texting (you only need someone’s phone number or QR code), but with no extra charges, which may explain why it has taken off so much in Japan.

How do I get a Japanese Gmail account?

Making a Japanese Google account

  1. Sign in to payments.google.com.
  2. On the left, go to Settings Settings and then Payments Profile.
  3. Find Country and select Edit Edit and then Create new profile.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions to set up a Payments profile in a new country.
  5. After you create a new profile, go to the Google Play Store Google Play.

How do I change my play store to Japanese?

Access the Japanese Play Store

  1. Install TunnerBear. (you can also use an other VPN app if you want)
  2. Create an account then login on the app. Change the country to Japan and connect the VPN.
  3. Go to Android settings, then Accounts.
  4. Add a Google Account.
  5. Open Google Play, switch to the new account you created.

How do I get a Japanese App Store account?

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Open iTunes.
  2. Step 2: Go to the store.
  3. Step 3: Now select Japan as from the countries listed.
  4. Step 4: Search for Apple Store, click the app and click Get.
  5. Step 5: Click Create Apple ID.
  6. Step 6: Click Continue.
  7. Step 7: Accept iTunes Store Japan’s Terms and Conditions and Apple Privacy Policy.

How do I get a Japanese 2020 Apple ID?

Change your region online

  1. Sign in to your Apple ID account page.
  2. Scroll to the Account section, then click Edit.
  3. From the Country/Region menu, select your new country or region.
  4. Follow the onscreen instructions. You must enter a valid payment method for your new country or region.*

How do I change my Apple ID region?

Use your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to change your region

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap your name, then tap Media & Purchases.
  3. Tap View Account.
  4. Tap Country/Region.
  5. Tap Change Country or Region.
  6. Tap your new country or region, then review the Terms & Conditions.

How do I download apps using VPN?

How to Use a VPN to Access the Google Play Store

  1. Choose a Top-Rated VPN. Choosing a solid VPN is the most important step.
  2. Clear the Data on Your Google Play Store App.
  3. Connect to a Server in a Country That Has the App You Want.
  4. Open Google Play Store and Enjoy a Host of New Apps.

Why are some apps not available in my region?

Clear the Play Store cache and data On your Android device, go to Settings. Tap Apps or Apps & notifications. Tap the Google Play Store. You are now able to download apps that are not officially available in your region.

How do I change my region on Gmail?

Change your Google Play country

  1. On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Play Store app .
  2. Tap Menu. Account.
  3. Under “Country and profiles,” find your name and country.
  4. If you don’t have a payment method from the new country, follow the onscreen instructions to add a payment method.
  5. The Google Play Store automatically changes to the new country.

Why is Apple music not available in my region?

If you’re still getting messages that “This song is not currently available in your country or region,” we suggest you sign out of iTunes, Apple Music, and iCloud on your device. Doing this prompts your device to sync with Apple’s servers again when you sign back in.

Why is Instagram music not available in my region?

While browsing social media platform Instagram, if you have come across stories which have ‘music’ and the app notifies you that the ‘Instagram Music is not available in your region’, it is simply because the platform is yet to get the music license for that region.

What is VPN on iPhone?

You can access a virtual private network (VPN) on your iPhone. This enables you to securely access your company’s network behind a firewall — using an encrypted Internet connection that acts as a secure “tunnel” for data.

Does iPhone have built in VPN?

Modern iPhones and iPads have excellent VPN support. The L2TP/IPSec and Cisco IPSec protocols are integrated. You can connect to OpenVPN networks and other types of virtual private networks with third-party apps. Now, iOS devices will stay connected to the VPN even when their screen turns off.

How do I enable VPN?

Set up a VPN on Android smartphones

  1. Open the Settings menu of the phone.
  2. Tap on Wi-Fi & Internet or Wireless & networks.
  3. Tap on VPN.
  4. Tap on the plus sign at the top right corner.
  5. Enter the necessary information like the server address, username, and password.

What is my IP address now?

IP Address Details

IP Address 48 Hide my IP with VPN
IP Location Mountain View, California (US) [Details]
Host Name crawl-48.googlebot.com
Proxy No proxy present
Device Type Mobile (Android)

Is VPN worth having?

The overhead to using a VPN isn’t that significant either (adding about 10-15% in extra data usage), and the truth is that a VPN provides a layer of encryption for all your internet traffic that’s worth the cost and trouble.