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Changing account location/region

(Topic created on: 10-11-2020 03:58 AM)
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Mistajase
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I purchased a Samsung tablet years ago from an airport (UK) before departing on holiday, but after just install a smartthings hub I've noticed my region has been locked to Spain, presumably because that's where I created my Samsung account... 

That'll explain why all the emails were not in English.

 

I can't change the setting, as it's greyed out.... So how can I change this?

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keagan
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Hi Mistajase, it is not possible to change the country for your Samsung account. I suggest you to create another Samsung account with Canada as country.

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bhumir
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is that a joke, Samsung?? How rudimentary is your understanding of the world.  All my purchase information/details are in current account.  I just cant go around creating a new account. 

If I cant change country, why did you let me buy a new phone in a country where my account is not created in? 

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keagan
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Hi bhumir, Please note that the Samsung account is country specific account. If you want to use the device in Canada, then we request you to create a Samsung Canada account.

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Smalltower
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Hello Keagan, what consequences will this have? I have been using Samsung phones for four years now on my current account, what exactly will I lose if I create another account? Is it at least possible to copy things from my current account to a new one?

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keagan
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Hi Smalltower, You could delete the current Samsung account on the device and add a new Samsung account and only the data that is saved on your mobile device can be synced with the new account.

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MBOIH
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I read all the comments and questions. And now I know why my samsung account is in Thailand region even I am in USA. Samsung need to fix this issue. When I opened my calendar, I always see only Thailand Holidays and special event days. 

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