[Ctyra]

I am facing a different tyranny from Google. I just moved to US from a different country. I am not able to install any US based apps as Google play store has my original country tied in. Google knows I am in the US, but they want me to give a payment instrument (Paypal, or Credit card) before they allow me to update the country.

[alwayslikethis]

Use an alternative app store, like Aurora which allows you to access Play Store anonymously, or just download from an apk hosting site (apkpure or similar). For your privacy, just log out of google completely on your phone and preferably install a custom ROM that doesn't spy on you (GrapheneOS, CalyxOS if you have pixel, /e/ os otherwise)

[ThePowerOfFuet]

Aurora Store is safe, as the APKs are fetched from the Play Store.

Anything else, and you are rolling the dice.

[Ctyra]

Thanks

[KomoD]

Yes, they use your card to verify you are actually living in the country, and not just spoofing. You either have to give them your card or you simply make another google account.