How to Download OKX App on iPhone in China? App Store Region Switch Guide
For iPhone users in China who want to download theOKXApp, the only official method is touse a non-Chinese mainland Apple ID to log in to the App Store and search for the app. The Chinese App Store has removed this app, so direct search will not show any results.
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Comparison of Methods
| Method | Action | Target Users | Pros & Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create a new overseas Apple ID | Register a new Apple ID on Apple's website with region set to US/Hong Kong, etc. | Users without an overseas ID | Clear process, ID is independent, does not affect main ID |
| Change existing Apple ID region | Change the country/region of your current Apple ID in App Store settings | Users who already have an account and don't want multiple IDs | Requires an overseas payment method; some users may find it challenging |
Method 1: Create a New Overseas Apple ID (Recommended)
This is the most reliable and lowest-barrier method. No overseas credit card is required.
Steps
Register an overseas Apple ID: Go to appleid.apple.com and click "Create your Apple ID".
Choose a region: Select"United States"or "Hong Kong" as your country/region. Hong Kong is recommended for language convenience.
Fill in details: Enter anemail and phone number that have never been used for an Apple IDto complete verification.
Log in to App Store: On your iPhone,sign out of your current IDin the App Store, then log in with the overseas ID you just created.
Search and download: Search for"OKX"in the App Store. Note: Verify the developer information—official pages list different developers (e.g., "OKX Inc." or "OKX PTE. LTD.").The safest method: Confirm the app icon and name are "OKX", which indicates the genuine app.
Method 2: Change Your Existing Apple ID Region
If you prefer not to create a new ID, you can try changing the region of your current ID.
Steps
Open the App Store, tap your profile icon in the top right corner → Account Settings.
Find "Country/Region" and tap "Change Country or Region".
Select "Hong Kong" or "United States" or another region where OKX is available.
Fill in payment information and billing address (you can use a generator to create a local address).
Note: This method requires a valid payment method for that region. Switching regions may affect some subscriptions (e.g., iCloud, Apple Music) and may require reconfiguration.
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Post-Download Checklist
Searching for "OKX" in the App Store shows results normally.
Confirm the app icon is a blue background with white "OKX" text.
After downloading, you canswitch back to your original Apple IDwithout affecting app usage.
