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hello, I live in Brazil, but my boyfriend lives in USA. He want yo give me a a Christmas gift, an iPhone 11, and I would like to know if this free SIM card works here, in Brazil, perfectly, or just works well in USA.

thank you!

iPhone 11

Posted on Nov 9, 2020 7:23 AM

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Posted on Nov 9, 2020 7:35 AM

If bought directly from an Apple store, it should work correctly in Brazil.


If bought from other stores in the U.S. such as Walmart, BestBuy or Target, it will not work. It will not activate with a Brazilian carrier, and will likely lock to the first U.S carrier used to activate it.


Also do note, that the Warranty will only be valid in the U.S, and the iPhone will need to be returned to the U.S for any warranty service it may require.


Its best to buy the device in the country you are going to use it in, as otherwise, you may have problems getting it to work.


Also, unless you have an American Apple ID, the gift card bought in the U.S will not work. It will not be be usable with a Brazilian based Apple ID. Gift Cards are country specific.


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Nov 9, 2020 7:35 AM in response to açucena

If bought directly from an Apple store, it should work correctly in Brazil.


If bought from other stores in the U.S. such as Walmart, BestBuy or Target, it will not work. It will not activate with a Brazilian carrier, and will likely lock to the first U.S carrier used to activate it.


Also do note, that the Warranty will only be valid in the U.S, and the iPhone will need to be returned to the U.S for any warranty service it may require.


Its best to buy the device in the country you are going to use it in, as otherwise, you may have problems getting it to work.


Also, unless you have an American Apple ID, the gift card bought in the U.S will not work. It will not be be usable with a Brazilian based Apple ID. Gift Cards are country specific.


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