Momo1306

Q: Installing FaceTime on iPad 2 purchased in Dubai

Hi all,

 

Has anyone managed to install Facetime on His iPad 2 purchased in the UAE?

I bought mine during a trip there but didn't know it was not available in some countries!

 

Could you please help me?

Thanks,

 

 

M

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Posted on Jun 18, 2011 4:09 AM

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  • by King_Penguin,

    King_Penguin King_Penguin Jun 18, 2011 4:16 AM in response to Momo1306
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    Jun 18, 2011 4:16 AM in response to Momo1306

    You can't, it is blocked (I believe) by the serial number of the iPad. You can try asking at an Apple Store, but I think the only way that you will be able to get FaceTime on it is if they exchange it (which is probably doubtful).

  • by MUSIC_foryou,

    MUSIC_foryou MUSIC_foryou Jun 18, 2011 4:32 AM in response to Momo1306
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    Jun 18, 2011 4:32 AM in response to Momo1306

    If you purchased the iPad in Dubai, it will not work as FaceTime is not enabled on devices bought in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt or Jordan possibly due to regulations in these countries which restrict the use of IP-based communications technology.

     

    I think as many disappointed customers from the Middle East seem to be unable to access the FaceTime app, Apple should make it mandatory to inform the buyers of the iPad 2 that this specific feature is disabled & cannot be installed or downloaded.

  • by mariafromdubai,

    mariafromdubai mariafromdubai Jul 11, 2011 4:47 AM in response to Momo1306
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    Jul 11, 2011 4:47 AM in response to Momo1306

    yup no facetime on ipad2 bought in middle east which is very dissapointing. i just bought mine like 2 months ago and i am still trying to be savvy on my new toy, i just watched the posted ipad2 video on i-tunes store and seems like im missing not just face time but lots more ex. imovie which it says its included and also i cant make out the itunes on my ipad2, i have the icon yes but when i open it it only gives me itunesU, podcast and downloads and everytime pops up a window that says cannot connect to itunes store (thought I have internet connection).. duh im more dissapointed than happy with my new toy that promises a lot.... I am open to any sugestion or comment or if anybody there that is more savvy with ipad2 apps and uses im more than willing to listen and go thru this one by one, just take note that my ipad2 is bought from Dubai.

  • by Matthew Smith,

    Matthew Smith Matthew Smith Jul 11, 2011 5:55 AM in response to mariafromdubai
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    Jul 11, 2011 5:55 AM in response to mariafromdubai

    iMovie is a separate purchase from the iTunes Store.

     

    What is available from the iTunes Store and App Store is different for each country. See http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3599

  • by abdulhakeem,

    abdulhakeem abdulhakeem Sep 21, 2011 5:13 AM in response to Momo1306
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    Sep 21, 2011 5:13 AM in response to Momo1306

    I have taken my I pad purchased from Dubai to Apple store in New York and they confirmed that there is no way to install it as it is not provided by defualt.

  • by ahts,

    ahts ahts May 11, 2012 4:05 AM in response to abdulhakeem
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    May 11, 2012 4:05 AM in response to abdulhakeem

    Will it be same with iPad 3 launch tomorrow?

  • by Radiation Mac,

    Radiation Mac Radiation Mac May 11, 2012 4:07 AM in response to ahts
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    May 11, 2012 4:07 AM in response to ahts

    Yes.. Dubai does not allow Facetime on ANY device.

     

    Hope this helps

  • by JohnWickham,

    JohnWickham JohnWickham Jan 14, 2013 3:51 AM in response to Momo1306
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    Jan 14, 2013 3:51 AM in response to Momo1306

    Facetime is available on Mac's, Imac's so why not Ipads & Iphones?

     

    SKype is banned to but the App is available and I have it installed on a TV i purchased in Dubai

  • by Minna Ezz,

    Minna Ezz Minna Ezz Oct 9, 2013 12:44 PM in response to Matthew Smith
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    Oct 9, 2013 12:44 PM in response to Matthew Smith

    hi dear, my ipad4 from saudia arabia, after the update ios7 i dont found the facetime , just in the notifaction

     

    i have it befor the update but now i dont have it , what can i do ???

     

    my iphone 5 from saudia too, but i have facetime in it befor and after

     

    thanx

  • by Hakkomi129,

    Hakkomi129 Hakkomi129 Oct 10, 2013 11:17 PM in response to Minna Ezz
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    Oct 10, 2013 11:17 PM in response to Minna Ezz

    Hi

     

    I believe there is something wrong with your case, as the update should never erase the Facetime. I am in Dubai and UAE banning facetime but still I have managed to update without any problem to Facetime. Could you tell me from where you have bought your iPad?

  • by Minna Ezz,

    Minna Ezz Minna Ezz Oct 11, 2013 7:07 AM in response to Hakkomi129
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    Oct 11, 2013 7:07 AM in response to Hakkomi129

    hi

    i bought it from saudia arabia, but i live in Germany

  • by Apfelwurm,

    Apfelwurm Apfelwurm Oct 11, 2013 7:20 AM in response to Minna Ezz
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    Oct 11, 2013 7:20 AM in response to Minna Ezz

    If you bought your iPad and your iPhone in Saudi Arabia, then there is no FaceTime on your devices.

     

    Please read this:

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4319

  • by Minna Ezz,

    Minna Ezz Minna Ezz Oct 11, 2013 8:05 AM in response to Apfelwurm
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    Oct 11, 2013 8:05 AM in response to Apfelwurm

    sorry , but i have it in my iphone 5 (after and befor ios 7) update , and i bought it from saudia too

     

    but my ipad4 i have it befor the update ios7,there is another somthin wrong about my ipad

     

    if  the prpblem that i bought it from saudia then why i have it in my iphone ???

    and i have it in my ipad befor update , then the land is'nt the problem!!!!

  • by Apfelwurm,

    Apfelwurm Apfelwurm Oct 11, 2013 8:10 AM in response to Minna Ezz
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    Oct 11, 2013 8:10 AM in response to Minna Ezz

    In which country did you activate and/or upgrade your devices?

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