Apple Watch Carrier Locked

Hello, I’ve recently been given an Apple Watch from a US friend, I believe is refurbished version of the series7 gps+cellular.


In this community I’ve read that the us version can be used in Europe but despite that I cannot add my esim to the watch.


Is it possible for it to be carrier locked? Or is it just because you cannot use the us version as cellular in EU?


Thanks



Apple Watch Series 7

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 10:21 AM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2023 11:36 AM

The cellular functions of a US and North American version of Apple Watch are not compatible with the networks in the rest of the world. Your Apple Watch will pair to your iPhone and work like the GPS model, but it can only do cellular to the frequencies used by a North American network. You will find more details in


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Jul 13, 2023 11:36 AM in response to edosm

The cellular functions of a US and North American version of Apple Watch are not compatible with the networks in the rest of the world. Your Apple Watch will pair to your iPhone and work like the GPS model, but it can only do cellular to the frequencies used by a North American network. You will find more details in


Apple Watch - Carriers - Apple

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