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A combination of on-device geolocation checks and Apple ID restrictions stop alternative app marketplaces from working outside of the EU — even preventing app updates.
Apple is locking alternative app marketplaces to the EU
Apple is locking alternative app marketplaces to the EU
Apple was forced to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act by allowing alternative app marketplaces to install apps from outside the App Store. However, Apple treats this as a potential security threat and has locked down the system to a great extent some have called malicious compliance.
A support document first discovered by 9to5Mac explains how the company is handling policing alternative marketplace availability. The feature is only available in the EU and Apple has ensured that it won’t work elsewhere.
Alternative app marketplaces won’t work outside of the EU
Alternative app marketplaces won’t work outside of the EU
