Want to Download US-Only Apps? Here’s the Easiest Way to Get a US Apple ID (Updated Dec 2025)
Let’s talk about a very common headache.
You search for an app.
Your friend sends you a link.
You open the App Store.
And then Apple politely tells you:
“This app is not available in your country.”
If you’ve ever tried to download ChatGPT US versions, overseas games, finance apps, AI tools, or test apps, you already know the problem:
👉 Your Apple ID region decides everything.
The good news?
In 2025, creating a US Apple ID is easier than ever.
❌ No VPN
❌ No foreign credit card
❌ No US phone number
✅ Works directly from China
✅ Works on iOS 18 and later
This guide walks you through it step by step, with real-world tips Apple doesn’t tell you.
Why You Might Need a US Apple ID (Even If You’re Not in the US)
A US Apple ID unlocks a completely different App Store ecosystem:
Download US-only apps & games
Access early releases & beta tools
Use AI, productivity, and finance apps not listed in China
Avoid region-based restrictions
Separate work / test / overseas usage from your main Apple ID
In short:
📱 One phone, two App Stores, zero restrictions
What You Need Before You Start (Very Simple)
Prepare these 3 things:
An email address
(QQ Mail, 163, Outlook, Gmail — all work)A phone number that can receive SMS
Mainland China numbers are OKA US address (fake but formatted correctly)
I’ll give you safe examples later
That’s it. No passport, no card.
Step-by-Step: How to Create a US Apple ID (2025 Method)
Step 1: Create an Apple ID First (China Region)
This sounds strange, but it’s the highest success rate method.
Open 👉 https://account.apple.com/
Tap “Create Your Apple ID”
Fill in the form:
Country/Region: Mainland China (for now)
Birthday: Use an earlier date (18+)
Email: Your real email
Password: 8+ characters, mixed case + symbols
👉 This avoids Apple’s region detection problems.
Step 2: Phone & Verification Settings (Important)
Phone region: +86 (recommended)
Phone number: Your real number
Privacy: ✔ Check privacy policy
Marketing options: ❌ Uncheck all
Then:
Verify email
Verify SMS code
Once verified, your Apple ID is officially created.
Step 3: Switch the Apple ID Region to the United States
Now comes the magic part.
Log in to account.apple.com
Go to Personal Information
Click Country or Region
Choose Change Country or Region
Select United States
Step 4: Payment Method = NONE (Very Important)
When asked for payment:
Choose Payment Method: None
Apple allows this as long as:
You are not buying paid apps
You just want to download free apps
Step 5: Fill in a US Billing Address (Use Tax-Free States)
You don’t need a real address — just a valid US format.
Here are safe demo examples (don’t overthink it):
Example US Addresses (Tax-Free States)
Oregon
Street: 4800 NE 122nd Ave
City: Portland
State: OR
ZIP: 97230
Phone: 503-555-1024
Delaware
Street: 2100 Ogletown Rd
City: Newark
State: DE
ZIP: 19711
Phone: 302-455-6712
👉 Any reasonable US format works.
Click:
Copy Billing Address
Update
Close
That’s It — Your US Apple ID Is Ready 🎉
Surprisingly, yes — that’s all.
You do NOT need to:
Activate it on an iPhone
Log in via Settings immediately
Call Apple support
iOS 18 Update (Important)
Since iOS 18, Apple no longer requires manual activation for new Apple IDs.
You can:
Log in
Download apps
Accept terms on first download
Done.
Common Questions (Real-World Answers)
“Unable to create your account at this time” — why?
Usually caused by:
Changing info too frequently
Network instability
Temporary Apple server limits
👉 Wait a few hours and try again.
Can I log into this Apple ID in iPhone Settings?
Yes — but not recommended.
Better approach:
Use your main Apple ID for iCloud
Log into US Apple ID only inside App Store
Can I bind WeChat / Alipay / China bank cards?
❌ No.
US Apple IDs only accept US payment methods or gift cards.
App update fails after switching accounts?
Simple fix:
Delete the app
Reinstall it using the same Apple ID
Final Thoughts (Real Talk)
Apple doesn’t block you — regions do.
Once you understand how Apple ID regions work, the system becomes surprisingly flexible.
A US Apple ID in 2025 is:
Not a hack
Not risky
Not complicated
It’s just knowing the correct order.
If you download overseas apps even once a month, this is worth doing.
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