Why does Google think I live in Germany?

That's because Google will try to detect your location based on the IP address. Sometimes location databases have incorrect information and end up determining that you are in a different country.

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Why does my Google Account think I'm in another country?

Google is interpreting your IP as belonging to a different country from the one you have selected due to discrepancies in IP databases. Google could also be attempting to interpret your location using methods other than your IP. The mismatched location does not suggest your VPN is not working.

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How do I get Google out of German?

Change your web language settings
  1. Sign in to your Google Account.
  2. On the left, click Personal info.
  3. Under "General preferences for the web," click Language Edit .
  4. Search for and select your preferred language.
  5. Click Select.
  6. If you understand multiple languages, click + Add another language.

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Why does Google show wrong location?

Turn On Wi-Fi

Apart from your phone's GPS, Google Maps also uses nearby Wi-Fi networks to estimate your current location accurately. Thus, if Google Maps is showing an incorrect location, you can try turning on Wi-Fi on your phone (even if you're not going to connect with a network) to resolve the issue.

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Why does my phone think I'm in another country?

Check the GPS signal settings on your mobile device

The GPS signal on your mobile device works best in areas where signals can be received. To communicate well with satellites, a direct open view of the sky is required.

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Why does my iPhone think I'm in Germany?

It's possible that a setting has changed and needs to be corrected before you can also fix your incorrect iPhone location. Thankfully, you can reset all of your Location Services settings. Just open Settings and tap General -> Reset -> Reset Location & Privacy.

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How do I correct my location on Google?

Give Maps location permission in your browser
  1. On your computer, open Chrome and go to Google Maps.
  2. At the bottom right, click My location . ...
  3. To the left of the web address, click Lock .
  4. Click Site settings.
  5. To the right of "Location," choose Allow.
  6. Reload the Google Maps page and click My location.

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Can Google Live location be wrong?

Sometimes Google Timeline can show incorrect locations for several reasons, including inaccurate GPS, signal loss or low network coverage, battery saving mode, location history turned off, and inaccurate device settings.

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Why my Google IP address location is wrong?

This happens because Google determines its users' location by cross-checking where the IP address is with the geolocation data it has of devices that use that IP address. If Google detects a significant number of devices using that IP address in a certain area, it will change its location for that IP address.

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Why is my Google set to Germany?

until you log out of all your devices Google still thinks your in Germany so you get German as the language. Make sure you have logged out of google on all devices and all google accounts that connect with google... log back in and you should be golden...

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How do I get my phone out of German?

Change app language on your Android phone
  1. On your device, open your Settings app.
  2. Tap System Languages & input. App Languages.
  3. Select the app you want to change.
  4. Choose a language.

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Why is Google Assistant in German?

The Google Assistant will speak to you in the language you set in your Android settings. You can change or add a language in the Google Assistant settings. For example, if your phone uses English (US) and you set the Google Assistant language to Spanish (US), you can speak to the Google Assistant in English or Spanish.

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How do I change my country on Google Chrome?

Change your default location settings
  1. On your computer, open Chrome .
  2. At the top right, click More. Settings.
  3. Click Privacy and security. Site Settings.
  4. Click Location.
  5. Choose the option you want as your default setting.

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Why is my IP address showing a different country?

If you notice an IP location is incorrect, this may be due to the internet provider (ISP) reporting incorrect location data. Another possible cause of this issue could come from users that are going through a proxy server that is being hosted in a different area than the user.

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How do I reset my IP location?

How To Change Your IP Address Manually
  1. Go to Start, Settings, and Network & Internet.
  2. Select Properties under your local area connection.
  3. Click Edit under IP assignment.
  4. Select Manual, toggle on the IPv4, and type in your new IP address.
  5. Click Save.

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Why did my IP location change?

Your ISP (Internet service provider) changes their network infrastructure. Causing how IP addresses are assigned to change. ISP changes the center or router responsible for your address.

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Why does Safari think I'm in another country?

Your Mac location may be wrong because you're using a VPN or because you're connecting to a different network location. You may have also disabled Location Services.

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How do I remove a country from Chrome?

To disable location in Chrome on desktop, follow these steps:
  1. Open a Chrome browser and click on the three dots in the top right corner, next to your profile picture.
  2. Click Settings.
  3. Click Site Settings, under the Privacy and Security section.
  4. Click Location under the Permissions section.

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What is Google called in German?

German: googeln. Greek: κάνω αναζήτηση στο Google®

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How do I change Google Assistant back to English?

To change your language:
  1. On your mobile device, open the Google Home app .
  2. Tap Settings. Google Assistant. Manage all Assistant settings.
  3. Tap Languages. Choose languages for speaking to your Assistant. Select the current language set.
  4. Choose from the list of available languages.

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Which country code is +49 176?

Germany's country code is +49 or 0049.

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Why is my app store in German?

If your iTunes account is based in Germany then the app store and iTunes store will be in German, and you can't change them - the stores will be in the language of the country where your account is.

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