Hi, I would like to know, if I buy a iPhone from UAE, will work completely correctly in Europe?
The iPhone will catch the network telecomunication from Europe? I can update successfully the iOS? For exemple, some years ago I bought a phone from UAE and the maps and gps were not updated.
It’s possible to have the same problem now with an iPhone?
Thank you!
Buying an iPhone in one country to use in another country can have many disadvantages:
Make sure it will work in your country! --> LTE Find the right iPhone for the right country or region. - http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Also check if your intended carrier requires a CDMA or GSM phone.
Some carriers will not accept unlocked phones - https://discussions.apple.com/message/20359060#20359060 - E.g., "Virgin Mobile, like all CDMA carriers, will only activate devices on their network that were initially sold for use on their network." and https://discussions.apple.com/message/33206605#message33206605 "The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus sold unlocked and for use on AT&T and T-Mobile is not physically compatible with the Verizon and Sprint networks."
Other issues - https://discussions.apple.com/message/33176952#message33176952 - "The Japanese carriers are notoriously difficult to work with when it comes to unlocking. If you are not a customer of the carrier it's locked to, they will not unlock it."
Warranty restriction! - http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.html - "IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD AND APPLE TV SERVICE. Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device." <-- The warranty does not outright deny warranty coverage in other countries but there are many limitations to the effect Apple almost certainly will refuse to do repairs under warranty or even repairs at all except in the country of purchase. The device would have to be sent to a friend in the country of purchase to handle any repair claims because Apple will not handle international shipping.
Devices may also have tax added to the cost (e.g., in the USA prices do not include taxes), and you may have to pay import duty when bringing an expensive device into your country.
Also note:
If you can‘t make a FaceTime call on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT204168
November 2020 version "FaceTime isn't available or might not appear on devices purchased in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and United Arab Emirates, including Dubai. However, with iOS 11.3 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in Saudi Arabia. And with iOS 12.4 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in Pakistan. Update your device to get FaceTime in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan." That includes even if the phone is taken to another country.
Buying an iPhone in one country to use in another country can have many disadvantages:
Make sure it will work in your country! --> LTE Find the right iPhone for the right country or region. - http://www.apple.com/iphone/LTE/
and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_LTE_networks
Also check if your intended carrier requires a CDMA or GSM phone.
Some carriers will not accept unlocked phones - https://discussions.apple.com/message/20359060#20359060 - E.g., "Virgin Mobile, like all CDMA carriers, will only activate devices on their network that were initially sold for use on their network." and https://discussions.apple.com/message/33206605#message33206605 "The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus sold unlocked and for use on AT&T and T-Mobile is not physically compatible with the Verizon and Sprint networks."
Other issues - https://discussions.apple.com/message/33176952#message33176952 - "The Japanese carriers are notoriously difficult to work with when it comes to unlocking. If you are not a customer of the carrier it's locked to, they will not unlock it."
Warranty restriction! - http://www.apple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.html - "IMPORTANT RESTRICTION FOR iPHONE, iPAD AND APPLE TV SERVICE. Apple may restrict warranty service for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV to the country where Apple or its Authorized Distributors originally sold the device." <-- The warranty does not outright deny warranty coverage in other countries but there are many limitations to the effect Apple almost certainly will refuse to do repairs under warranty or even repairs at all except in the country of purchase. The device would have to be sent to a friend in the country of purchase to handle any repair claims because Apple will not handle international shipping.
Devices may also have tax added to the cost (e.g., in the USA prices do not include taxes), and you may have to pay import duty when bringing an expensive device into your country.
Also note:
If you can‘t make a FaceTime call on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - https://support.apple.com/HT204168
November 2020 version "FaceTime isn't available or might not appear on devices purchased in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and United Arab Emirates, including Dubai. However, with iOS 11.3 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in Saudi Arabia. And with iOS 12.4 or later, FaceTime is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch in Pakistan. Update your device to get FaceTime in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan." That includes even if the phone is taken to another country.
Middle east iPhone works in Europe?
