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Google Analytics 4 (GA4) has a different set of parameters and data handling method compared to Universal Analytics. As you’ve noticed, GA4 doesn’t provide parameters like GeographicalOverride as it uses automated methods to detect geographical data. Sending Universal Analytics parameters as event parameters in GA4 can result in them appearing as raw keywords, as GA4 is not built to decode these.
Your attempt to use ‘Criteria ID’ to specify geographical data adheres to Universal Analytics, not GA4. As of now, Google hasn’t provided a way to manually input this data in GA4. It’s recommended to conform to GA4 methods and parameters for optimal reporting results. If you have specific geography-oriented data input needs, consider providing feedback to Google about this issue. They might update GA4 or provide more resources based on user feedback and needs.
