Is Ipad air who bought from USA compatible for use with European carriers?

there is only 1 ipad air being made

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Buying iphone from Apple store for use with various carriers

If I buy an iphone 4 from Apple store (not subsidized), can I use it with Virgin Mobile's no contract plan? Or do I need to buy it from Virgin Mobile?
And If, after a month or two, I decide not to use Virgin Mobile, can I switch to another carrier using the same phone? or do I need to unlock it or whatever?
I guess what I am really getting down to is this: I want to choose Virgin as carrier because there is no 2-year contract locked in, i.e. flexibility to switch, and I am willing to pay full price for the phone. But if, for some reason I don't like Virgin's service, or they to raise their monthly fee so that it is no longer competitive to ATT, VZ, etc., I want to be able to switch to another carrier with the same phone, and not have to sell it on the 2nd hand market.
I know I can just purchase the iphone 4 that Virgin offers for 350. But if it only works with Virgin and no other carrier, then what is the point of not having tied into a contract? The phone is useless unless I use it with that carrier.
I have not asked Virgin this question yet, because what I really want to know is, if an iphone purchased in an Apple store can be used "universally" across all carriers. I kind of understand there is a different standard that ATT use as opposed to all other carriers, but I am hoping to find the definitive answer about iphone compatibility for all carriers that offer the iphone.

Spiral Aim wrote:
3) I assume VZ and S use CDMA. So, an unlocked VZ CDMA iphone user can switch to S and vice versa, and that's it?
You assume correctly that Verizon and Sprint are CDMA. However, no CDMA carrier will activate a device sold for a network other than their own. In the "CDMA world" there is no such thing as an unlocked device.
Spiral Aim wrote:
4) ATT unlocked iphone users cannot use same phone with VZ, S, Virgin, or whoever else offering iphones at this time?
An unlocked GSM iPhone can be used on TMobile and any other GSM carrier in the US, there are quite a few regional GSM carriers and resellers (like StraightTalk). Not all features are supported/work and it's up to those carriers to get them working.
Spiral Aim wrote:
5) VZ and S unlocked iphone users cannot switch to ATT, Virgin or whoever else offering iphones at this time?
Now this is where it gets confusing, kindof.
The iPhone 4 is GSM or CDMA only.
The 4S and 5 are World phones meaning they have GSM and CDMA antenna's. A CDMA 4S or 5 can be unlocked by the carrier (Sprint, Verizon, Virgin, etc) and activated on a GSM network. Generally the carrier will only unlock for International carriers for the purpose of using GSM when the user is traveling and there is no partner CDMA carrier network for the user to roam on.

HT204380 Can I possibly install FaceTime on my iPad air that bought from UAE here at my present location philippines

Can I possibly install FaceTime on my iPad air that bought from UAE here at my present location Philippines?
It's too late for to realize that what I bought from Apple UAE does not have installed FaceTime application. Since I am already now in my home country Philippines, Could I possibly download it (FaceTime) here in my present location Philippines?

FaceTime was by demand of the UAE government blocked in the iPad's hardware. As stedman said, there's no way you can activate FaceTime now.
Regards.

I have screen bleeding on my ipad 2, i bought from USA can i replace it in U.K ?

Do i have a chance to replace my brand new ipad 2 in Europe or United Kingdom ?

There is no "iplayer icon".
What are you attempting to accomplish?

How do I install WIndows 7 from a download for use with Parallels?

I had installed Parallels and Windows 7 to my Macbook when I first purchased it. Had some issues and uninstalled both. Now I'm trying to reinstall and I can seem to get Windows installed. HELP!

Haven't used Parallels, but have VMWare and VirtualBox on the Mac and must be similar. First off, by "download", it must be in an .iso format file, that represents the contents of a physical disk.
After creating the new virtual machine, configuring all the settings as needed for Win7, go to the virtual CD/DVD drive configuration. There should be means for attaching the .iso file to the device: Fusion calls it "Use disk image" and presents a drop down menu for selecting the .iso file. Then confirm that the startup order and/or startup device prioritizes the CD/DVD device. Once that is done, just go ahead and start the virtual machine up and it will boot from the .iso image. You can then use the standard Windows installer to set up your new Win7 instance.

HT4112 Are the keyboards compatible for use with apple tv?

I have apple tv and the key board the apple tv to search any thing is very difficult. Can I use the wireless apple keyboard?

The Apple Wireless Keyboard is compatible with the Apple TV. Read > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5633

IPad air 2 (direct from Apple) and Verizon -- not possible?

I bought a cellular iPad Air 2 directly from Apple. I would like to (also) use it with Verizon. I went to a Verizon store and asked if I could get a Verizon SIM card, but the they claimed that is not possible. You can only use the iPad Air 2 on Verizon if you buy directly from Verizon. Is that true? I asked in the Apple store, but did not get a clear answer.

You can activate the iPad Air 2 or iPad Mini 3 on any network, you just need the proper SIM card, and you have the freedom to change carriers, but will have to change SIM cards. For some reason, the people in the Apple store are not well informed about the interchangeability of the new iPads. There are two kinds of SIMs now which cover all 4 current carriers: the Apple SIM, which can be used on AT&T, Sprint & T-Mobile, and the Verizon which is exclusively for Verizon.
I read up about the features of the new iPads, and the interchangeability of the new iPads is the feature that convinced me to go ahead and spurge on a new one. I bought an "Open Box Buy" iPad Mini 3, and when i trieed to activiatee the cellular, I found that it had an AT&T branded SIM, and I got an "Invalid SIM" message. I made an appointment at the Genius Bar at teh Apple Store, and explained that I wanted to activate on Verison and needed a Verison SIM. The guy who was helping me said he didn't even know you could do that. He went in the back, talked to someone to verify that I could switch carrieers. They gave me the Verion SIM, I activated it and all is well. Read the articles linked below, and stand yuor ground since Apple isnt giving their emplyees the latest info. My theory is that Apple isn't making the interchangeability well known because they don't want to aileante their carriers. (I'm sure Apple willl save a lot of money not having to keep inventory of iPads for each of their carriers, and instead only have to keep 2 different types of SIM cards on hand instead).
http://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/drmac/article/Where-you-buy-an-iPad-Air -2-or-iPad-mini-3-matters-5851049.php
http://www.zagg.com/community/blog/how-does-apple-sim-card-work/

I bought iPad air. How can I download for free the app : iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Numbers and Keynote?

I bought iPad air. How can I download for free the app : iPhoto, iMovie, Pages, Numbers and Keynote?

Before you can download free apps:
1. Make sure you are using IOS 7 (ignore)
2. Make sure your iPad is registered in My Support Profile.
https://supportprofile.apple.com/
3. Try downloading again; it should be free.
If you need serial number, it's here:
Settings>General>About

HT201441 I bought an iphone 5 from a friend who bought it at a pawn shop with icloud Find My Phone Activation lock

i bought an Iphone 5 from a friend who bought it at a pawn shop with Icloud Find My Iphone Activation Lock and i have no type of contact or even knowing the original owner is there anything i can do. Can i go to the apple store and get a new Iphone or somthing

You friend set you up, you purchased a brick. I were you I d return it or lose a "friend".

My iPad air won't charge. I have used both the charge cord that came with it, and a second that I bought at the Apple store. I have used both the charger that came with the iPad, and others that are working with other iPads. It charged yesterday.

My iPad Air will not charge. I have used its original charge cord, and a second Apple lightning cord. I have used the original charger and others that I have confirmed do work. It charged yesterday, no problem.

Before going to the Apple store carefully examine the lightning port to make sure no fuzz or other foreign stuff has gotten in there. There are not that many things that can prevent an iPad from charging. You've tried a different cable, different charger and hopefully the reset suggested by Barry in the previous post. Check for debris and if the port is clear Make an appointment at an Apple Store to have your device examined by a technician. Or contact Apple Support.

My ipad air was bought and activated AFTER September 1st and I downloaded pages, keynote and numbers. I then changed my Apple ID as the password no longer worked, these apps were also deleted I order to be updated. Now I cannot get the free version. Help?

My ipad air was bought and activated AFTER September 1st (activated December 25th) and I downloaded pages, keynote and numbers. I then changed my Apple ID as the password no longer worked, These apps had to be deleted as I needed to update them. Now I cannot get the free version on my ipad. I have searched the internet to see if there is a solution, and I found a few but unfortunately none have worked. I desperately need these apps as my iPad is used for school. Is this an issue I should take up with the apple support centre or something? Please help! Thanks

How to get all the iWork apps, iPhoto, and iMovie for free on an eligible iPhone or iPad
http://www.imore.com/how-get-all-iwork-apps-iphoto-and-imovie-free-eligible-ipho ne-or-ipad
 Cheers, Tom

HT4060 Hi, I have bought iPad air, and got apple 12w USB Power Adapter with pin flat plug. It is a problem for me. I live in Switzerland and the electric outlet is suitable only for round pin plug.

Hi, I have bought iPad air, and got apple 12w USB Power Adapter with pin flat plug. It is a problem for me. I live in Switzerland and the electric outlet is suitable only for round pin plug. I do appreciate for your support.

Plug adapter
http://img.diytrade.com/cdimg/975531/17878192/0/1293436146/Universal_socket_to_S witzerland_Plug_adapter.jpg

My phone's earphone doesn't work which was bought from USA last month,the china apple store didn't accept the free repaired,so what can i do now?

my new iphone5s's earphone doesn't work which was bought from USA last month,probably it was cause by falling down on floor insidentally one day before I came back china , the problem is ,the china apple store didn't accept the free repaire even the phone was bought only one month age, I was so disappointed and realized the iphone 5s is so fragile,although I previous iphone4 which was also bought from USA 4 years age, it also fell down many times, it still works well now. what can i do now? send it back to USA for repairing? if like that,it will take almost two month to finish the all processes,that not only waste the time spent on the way, also waste expense on the expense,the important prlblem is, I can't use the phone during the repairing~ please give me a solution as soon as you can ,thank you very much!

You can send it to someone you know in the US to have them take it in for service or you can get on a plane and take it there yourself. You can not ship it to Apple in the US for service.

My iBook i just bought from USA won't connect to my wireless

My iBook i just bought from USA won't connect to my wireless that my iMac works on. Please help I'm seriously clueless and its driving me crazy!
I just says error when i type in the key and invalid password when I type in it in network assistant! ):): It comes up as WAP being the only option when I click the network name. but i don't actually know what WAP means....

Go to Hard Drive > Applications > Utilities > System Profiler to tell the MHz rating, how much RAM is installed, and what type of optical drive it has.
To run Repair Permissions, go to Utilities again, and click on Disk Utility. Choose the named hard drive ("Macintosh Hard Drive" unless it's been renamed), and click on "Repair Permissions."
What encryption are you running on your network? Do you have a router? If so, it needs to be set to a mode that will work with the 802.11b standard, since that is what the iBook's original AirPort Card uses.

HT201270 Hi I am using latest version of iPad. Could you advice how the personal hot spot. This iPad I have bought from Singtel singapore

using latest version of iPad. Could you advice how the personal hot spot. This iPad I have bought from Singtel singapore

Does Singtel singapore offer this service?
iOS: Understanding Personal Hotspot
iOS: System requirements for Personal Hotspot
Not sure how this is an iphone question

Is Ipad air who bought from USA compatible for use with European carriers?

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