I bought iphone7 plus from saudi 2 yrs ago and came to india. I updated all the latest ios versions but still I can’t use FaceTime. Is there any option to use Facetime..! I never formated the handset after purchase. FaceTime is missing in the settings list. Pls suggest a solution.
No, you can't. The patch in iOS 11.3 only takes effect when using a Saudi SIM card.
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"You can use FaceTime over Wi-Fi1 or over cellular on supported iOS devices2. FaceTime isn’t available or might not appear on devices purchased or used in Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Pakistan. However, with iOS 11.3 and later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in Saudi Arabia".
Use FaceTime with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
The specific functionality it's looking for is a Middle Eastern SIM card, not including one from Israel or the United Arab Emirates.
iPhones originating from Israel aren't subject to the regional FaceTime lockout.
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Actually I purchased it from Saudi Arabia 1 day before my travel to India and used the handset in saudi for below 10 mins with saudi sim. On the very next day I reached India and started using Indian Sim.
Hi Niel. Thanks for straightening all that out, as I was away from my computer.
What I took from the OP's original post was that they were currently traveling in India from Saudi Arabia, which is why I included the link to restoring FaceTime. Obviously, they didn't simply travel to India, as they mentioned in their later post, but moved to India. They also didn't mention in their original post that they were using an Indian Sim card.
I found the same reply in website. I need to know that if i restore the phone, will i able to use FaceTime..!
In this screenshot it says this app requires specific features which is not available in this device. How to resolve this.?
India isn't in the Middle East. You won't be able to get FaceTime on that iPhone with an Indian SIM.
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FaceTime issue in iphone7 plus
